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Watching Lu Lingjun fall silent again, Gu An could feel that she had grasped the opportunity for a breakthrough.
It had clearly been a long time since Lu Lingjun reached the ninth layer of the Unification Realm, her Spiritual Power had entered a state where it could no longer grow.
Gu An pulled her along as they walked into the valley and spoke at the same time, “Tell me, what exactly is the Mystic Heart Realm like? It sounds very powerful. Mystic Heart, Mystic Heart, could it be that the heart at this realm has something special?”
Upon hearing this, Lu Lingjun’s eyes showed a change.
Her heart was undergoing some changes, with a hint of special power surging within it.
This trace of special power was naturally Gu An’s mana, but he employed it so skillfully and with such a vast difference in their cultivation realms that Lu Lingjun didn’t realize it was his power. Instead, she thought she was on the verge of a metamorphosis.
This trace of mana made a circuit within Lu Lingjun’s heart and then returned to Gu An’s body, leaving Lu Lingjun with a fleeting sense of loss.
At this moment, the other disciples in the valley came up one after another, asking about the origins of the female demon cultivator from just before.
Covered in blood, Gu An briefly answered their questions and then returned to the loft to wash himself.
Lu Lingjun returned to the wooden railing and looked up at the thunderclouds, continuing to watch the battle.
To Medicine Valley, Fairy Bai Xia was just a minor incident. Even the servant disciples didn’t pay it much attention, not realizing that the now-deceased female demon cultivator had a cultivation realm surpassing the lands of the nine dynasties. Aside from Gu An, she was the strongest cultivator.
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Taichen Dynasty, Wanji Forest.
Banner after banner stood along the edge of the forest, marking off an open space hundreds of miles in circumference. On this open space, numerous trenches were drawn, forming complex symbolic trajectories when viewed from above.
This was the Ephemera Sect’s town sect grand formation, the Six Paths Mahayana Array!
In the center of the formation, seven figures in black robes sat in meditation, forming a circle. They were all Mystic Heart Realm cultivators, and moreover, they were above the fifth layer, making them the top seven Venerables of the hundred within the Ephemera Sect!
One of the old women opened her eyes and said, “There is the aura of a Mystic Heart Realm great battle coming from the direction of the Supreme Sect. It seems the Vice Sect Hierarch and Venerable Chi Qian have acted. It’s uncertain whether Sword Venerable Fudao will make a move.”
At her words, the other six also opened their eyes.
“The Supreme Sect is in imminent danger, Sword Venerable Fudao will surely take action.”
“It is said that Sword Venerable Fudao’s cultivation at least reaches the eighth layer of the Mystic Heart Realm, though it is unclear if this is true.”
“Regardless, with the Vice Sect Hierarch taking action, the Supreme Sect can only rely on Sword Venerable Fudao.”
“It must be said, we truly underestimated the sects of this land. It seems a barren, backward place, yet it has called back so many Mystic Heart Realm cultivators.”
“After all, they have stood for thousands of years, there would always be those reaching the Mystic Heart Realm.”
The top seven Venerables of the Ephemera Sect discussed among themselves with a casual tone, as if the downfall of the Supreme Sect was already a foregone conclusion.
At the same time.
Thousands of miles away, in the mountainous regions, Supreme Sect cultivators were stationed, with disciples monitoring the surroundings from every mountain peak within thousands of miles.
At the main camp, in a temporarily built grand hall, Lv Baitian, Ancestor Xuan Quan, and several dozens of high-ranking members of the Supreme Sect were gathered.
An Hao and Wu Jue were also there, with An Hao standing beside Lv Baitian and Wu Jue standing behind Zhou Yu of the Venerable Pavilion.
Lv Baitian sat boldly with his legs spread wide, not resembling the Sect Leader of a Righteous Path Sect, but more like a Demon Lord.
His face was gloomy as he asked, “What does this mean, the Cangtian Sect wants to be the Alliance Hierarch?”
Ji Chen from the Ji Family said helplessly, “Yes, the number of sects in the nine dynasties has exceeded forty. Acting haphazardly will lead to mutual hindrance, hence the Cangtian Sect proposed electing an Alliance Hierarch. They dispatched a million disciples and four Mystic Heart Realm Supreme Elders, so they naturally feel entitled to the leadership.”
Four Mystic Heart Realm cultivators were indeed formidable!
It should be known that before the calamity stirred by the Ephemera Sect, the Unification Realm was the highest realm within the nine dynasties. Who would have thought that when the calamity of the nine dynasties fell, the Cangtian Sect could summon four Mystic Heart Realm Supreme Elders!
Among the sects coming to support, not every sect has Mystic Heart Realm cultivators.
And this was the lineup sent for battle. Certainly, within the Cangtian Sect, there would be Mystic Heart Realm Great Cultivators standing guard, just like with the Supreme Sect.
But the Supreme Sect could only dispatch one Mystic Heart Realm Supreme Elder. With such a disparity in strength, the Supreme Sect truly couldn’t compare with the Cangtian Sect.
Ji Chen’s words led the grand hall to fall into silence; many Elders wanted to refute, but lacked the strength to do so.
The Ji Family, Zhou Family, and Gu Family were the three great families of the Taicang Dynasty, but in the lands of the nine dynasties, it was not certain they could be counted among the top three.
Lv Baitian took a deep breath and stared intently at Ji Chen, asking, “When will the Ji Family’s ancestor arrive?”
Ji Chen replied, “He should arrive within a few days, but he’s the only one we’ve been able to find.”
Just like with the sects, the Mystic Heart Realm cultivators of the great families rarely stayed within the family. They traveled far and wide, seeking higher fortunes.
Lv Baitian then looked at Zhou Yu, who immediately said, “The senior members of our clan cannot leave, but the clan leader is making every effort to persuade, and we should be able to summon a Mystic Heart Realm cultivator within a month.”
Lv Baitian frowned, feeling quite irritable, because among the four Mystic Heart Realm cultivators from the Cangtian Sect, one bore the surname Zhou.
He turned his gaze to Gu Gua of the Venerable Pavilion.
Gu Gua spoke calmly, “It’s hard to say. The elders of my clan are unpredictable, and I cannot be sure how many will come, but as a duty to the nine dynasties, my Gu Family will definitely take action.”
Lv Baitian laughed.
An Hao, watching from the side, was inwardly astonished. This was the first time he had witnessed the influence wielded by the three great families.
Even the powerful Sect Leader had to speak courteously.
Lv Baitian was domineering, but he chose his targets. Against the Chu Family, he could suppress the entire clan, but when dealing with the three great families, he had to be polite.
Below the Mystic Heart Realm, Lv Baitian was invincible, but because of the Ephemera Sect, it was now time for those of the Mystic Heart Realm to be in charge.
“When I become the Sect Leader, all these families will have to listen to me!” An Hao vowed secretly.
In his view, Lv Baitian’s difficulties stemmed from him not being strong enough!
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As long as he was strong enough, he would not fear the looks of any power!
Wu Jue, however, hadn’t thought that much. After all, he was now in the same camp as the Zhou Family, and he just found the conference noisy.
If Ephemera Sect wasn’t eradicated soon, Supreme Sect would be in greater danger.
Just then, an Elder walked briskly into the hall, holding a jade slip. He spoke quickly, “The Sect has been attacked by a Mystic Heart Realm combatant from Ephemera Sect!”
The room erupted into commotion at his words, and An Hao frowned, thinking of his sister An Xin.
Wu Jue clenched his fist; he thought of Gu An.
Lv Baitian asked, “How many from the Mystic Heart Realm?”
“One?”
“That’s the intelligence we have so far.”
“Well, then there’s no problem. Even if Ancestor Kusong is not a match, there’s always Sword Venerable Fudao.” Lv Baitian said cheerfully, and his words helped ease the tension.
A female Elder couldn’t help but murmur, “Will Sword Venerable Fudao really take action?”
Although Sword Venerable Fudao had already helped Supreme Sect several times, due to his mysterious identity, there were still many who couldn’t be sure that he was truly a member of Supreme Sect.
Especially when the safety of the Sect was at stake.
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Supreme Sect.
Under the rolling thunderclouds, Venerable Chi Qian and Ancestor Kusong were still in fierce battle, each wielding a Magic Artifact and constantly casting spells. Their mighty presence caused the thunderclouds to churn violently.
At this moment, Venerable Chi Qian was filled with confusion.
“Why hasn’t the Vice Sect Hierarch taken action yet?”
Although his Cultivation Level was higher than Ancestor Kusong’s, it was difficult for him to kill a Mystic Heart Realm combatant like Ancestor Kusong and he also had to be on guard against Sword Venerable Fudao intervening. As time passed, his confidence gradually turned into unease.
“What are you waiting for?”
Ancestor Kusong waved his horsetail whisk, and immense Spiritual Power gathered into thousands of green light beams. They flew in various trajectories towards Venerable Chi Qian, stretching for a hundred miles, forcing him to dodge.
This first battle of Mystic Heart Realm was tough for Ancestor Kusong, but he could see that his opponent was wary of others, which made it difficult for him to concentrate solely on the fight.
Ancestor Kusong thought of the mysterious Sword Venerable Fudao.
Venerable Chi Qian did not answer; he suddenly shifted direction, moving closer to a certain Outer City.
Ancestor Kusong followed closely behind.
Elsewhere.
Inside Third Medicine Valley.
Gu An had changed into a new robe and then went downstairs, coming to Lu Lingjun’s side.
Lu Lingjun had entered the state of Path Enlightenment once again. Her right hand was resting on the railing, and seeing this, Gu An too rested his hand on the railing.
Even at Nirvana Realm, Gu An could not change the fate of others, but for someone like Lu Lingjun, who was halfway into the Mystic Heart Realm, he could lend a helping hand and enable her to break through sooner.
Under the guidance of his Mana, Lu Lingjun’s Spiritual Power gathered in her heart, which also caused nature’s spiritual energy to quietly pour into her body.
At that moment, Gu An sensed something and looked up, furrowing his brows with a flash of displeasure in his eyes.
Venerable Chi Qian was approaching the Third Medicine Valley, or more precisely, drawing near to the Outer City.
“Where is Sword Venerable Fudao? If you do not take action now, your fellow disciples will die within your own Sect!” Venerable Chi Qian’s voice rose, filled with murderous intent, reaching the ears of millions of Supreme Sect disciples.
At the edge of the Heavenly Repair Platform, Ye Lan and a group of Disciples of Law Enforcement Hall stood in one corner. She looked up, the thunderclouds in the sky tumbling oppressively.
She could feel Venerable Chi Qian approaching, his terrifying aura growing stronger.
She couldn’t help but tighten her grip on the White Spirit Sword in her hand.
There were thousands of Cultivators on the Heavenly Repair Platform, but now only a few remained composed and meditated calmly.
The Mad Swordsman Han Ming had long since gone back to the Dynasty. Zuo Lin stood next to his father, Zuo Yijian, and nervously asked, “Father, are we not leaving yet?”
Zuo Yijian, holding Investiture of the Gods, calmly said, “Where can we go?”
“But…”
“Trust Sword Venerable Fudao.”
Hearing his father’s words, Zuo Lin was tempted to curse. What you believe in is the Investiture of the Gods! He really wanted to tear up the Investiture of the Gods in Zuo Yijian’s hand.
Gu An, far away in the Third Medicine Valley, had already covered the Outer City with his Divine Sense, his Divine Sense locking onto a person.
I’ve decided it’s you!
Zuo Yijian seemed to sense Zuo Lin’s anger; he turned to the next page and said, “Lin’er, don’t rush in times of trouble. A Sword Cultivator must always remain composed…”
Just then, the treasured sword lying next to him began to tremble violently, instantly capturing his gaze.
A vast Sword Intent leaked out from the sword, causing Zuo Yijian to be moved.
“This is…”
Zuo Yijian trembled with excitement, completely forgetting the words of education he had intended for his son.