Chapter 665: Chapter 657: Unbeatable Emperor
Sixteen years later, a major event occurred in the Qiankun Sect. A sixteen-year-old male disciple was unusually accepted as a disciple by the Sect Hierarch, with the intention of grooming him to be the next Sect Hierarch. This matter had the approval of the four Grand Elders, and various rumors spread within the sect and even to the entire world.
This boy’s name is Yuan Luo. He didn’t originally have this name, but after his first Qi Absorption Cultivation, he changed it to this name.
During his first Qi Absorption, he successfully established his Foundation, shocking the cultivator who was instructing him, and the news quickly reached the higher-ups of the Qiankun Sect.
Thereafter, Yuan Luo took only a year to condense a Golden Core, and at sixteen, he was already at the Nascent Soul Realm, with a cultivation speed that was astonishingly fast.
“Yi Qingshan discussed for several days and decided to nurture Yuan Luo in the same manner as training a prodigy in the Dao Court. They are determined to cultivate Yuan Luo to be comparable to Zhao Rushen or Emperor Tianhong, but in my opinion, they are relying on Wushi’s protection. Without Wushi, raising disciples like this would only lead to a premature demise.”
An Xin spoke while standing next to Gu An, who was fishing by the edge of a lake created by the Ghost Mother of Ephemera, which was stocked with many nimble fish for his amusement.
“It doesn’t matter. Whether we admit it or not, the outside world sees Wushi as the pillar of the Qiankun Sect, and indeed, we’ve done many things.” Gu An said, staring at the lake’s surface.
As his cultivation level became higher and the years he experienced became more numerous, Gu An’s mindset also transformed.
He focused more on his own feelings.
An Xin curiously asked, “Master, what’s the origin of Yuan Luo, with such incredible talent? He must be the reincarnation of a Great Power, right?”
“Yes, in his past life he was called Chaos Grudge Luo, causing havoc across many Great Thousand Worlds. The previous calamity in the Human World was caused by his power. He was likely captured by the Immortal Gods and cast into Reincarnation, ending up in this plight.” Gu An didn’t hide anything, briefly explaining Yuan Luo’s background.
An Xin frowned and asked, “Actions of the Immortal Gods? Such a wicked entity reincarnated within the Qiankun Sect, wouldn’t there be some scheme involved?”
Gu An glanced at her and smiled, “Indeed, there might be some hidden scheme, but such schemes have never ceased. If you can’t see through them yourself, it means you’re still not strong enough.”
Seeing him still able to smile, An Xin knew everything was under his control. She couldn’t help but ask, “Master, do you need me to do anything?”
“Let nature take its course.”
Gu An didn’t say much more; he believed An Xin would understand his meaning.
After spending so many years together, the two had developed a high level of rapport, and some things didn’t need to be repeatedly explained.
An Xin no longer talked about Yuan Luo but shifted the topic to Emperor Tianhong and Zhao Rushen.
“I heard the Dao Court plans to cultivate Zhao Rushen to become a Daoist Emperor. Didn’t you say a Daoist Emperor must prove themselves on the Path of the Great Dao? Could it be that Zhao Rushen is heading to the Path of the Great Dao next?”
An Xin was very interested in the Daoist Emperor, and wondered whether a Daoist Emperor at the same realm could rival her Immortal Emperor’s Eye.
“He is destined to go and is fated to become a Daoist Emperor,” Gu An replied.
When mentioning the Daoist Emperor, he couldn’t help but shift his focus to the Path of the Great Dao, observing Ji Xiaoyu and Xiao Lan.
Ji Xiaoyu had been fighting for many years, and with his destiny forming, he was getting closer to becoming a Daoist Emperor, while Xiao Lan had also started to embark on the Emperor Road.
After participating in the Daoist Emperor’s competition, their cultivation grew quickly, able to strengthen through battles.
Xiao Lan had already reached the Divine Thought True Immortal Realm, catching up with Tian Hao far off in the Misty Immortal Court.
Ji Xiaoyu was even assaulting the Heaven-Encompassing Free Immortal Realm and, in terms of strength, he was now stronger than Yuan Songzi.
After years of battling side by side, Yuan Songzi had successfully persuaded Ji Xiaoyu to join the Dao Court. If she and Xiao Lan succeeded, the Dao Court would have two Daoist Emperors, giving it the confidence to stand against the Three Thousand Great Worlds outside the Celestial Spirit Great World.
Gu An could hear the voice of Yuan Songzi’s mind, feeling that his mood was far more excited than it appeared on his face.
Ji Xiaoyu was cultivating and preparing for battle, and his next opponent was an unparalleled prodigy who had achieved a thousand victories at the same realm on the Path of the Great Dao, the Unbeatable Emperor from the Primordial Emperor Domain.
The Unbeatable Emperor ranked among the top five illustrious prodigies in the Primordial Emperor Domain, and his momentum was extremely strong.
Gu An had already calculated the result of this battle and wasn’t surprised.
The original master of the Immortal Emperor’s Eye, the Stealing Heaven Emperor, came from the Primordial Emperor Domain. This person founded the Stealing Heaven Immortal Sect, even provoking the Celestial Court’s pursuit, proving the terrifying extent of his Dao Practice.
The deep foundation of the Primordial Emperor Domain was unmatched by the Great Thousand Worlds.
“Master, do you think we need to foster a Daoist Emperor in Wushi?” An Xin asked expectantly.
Although Wushi wasn’t a sect in the conventional sense, as the senior disciple, An Xin hoped Wushi would grow stronger.
“It depends on personal goals. I don’t demand it; although a Daoist Emperor is indeed powerful, the path is very difficult.”
Gu An spoke softly, with the memory of the Emperor of Eternal Life in him, he knew how arduous the path to becoming a Daoist Emperor was.
Looking at the disciples within the dojo, to be honest, he hadn’t yet seen anyone with the potential to become a Daoist Emperor, even Xiao Lan, who relied on his covert protection while outside.
If Xiao Lan were to venture out alone, she would have died long ago.
Moreover, he could sense that if he continued to aid Xiao Lan, she would never be able to become a Daoist Emperor, no matter how many times she won.
The Great Dao’s will on the Path of the Great Dao is unfathomable!
After listening, An Xin fell into contemplation, vaguely understanding the implication behind Gu An’s words.
At this moment, Gu An’s fishing rod moved, and he began to reel it in with effort, his arms trembling.
Watching Gu An struggle as if he were a mortal, An Xin covered her mouth and laughed, thinking her master truly loved to act.
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In a bright palace, Ji Xiaoyu sat meditating in front of a blue crystal, the crystal reflecting her silhouette.
Yuan Songzi approached, stopping in front of Ji Xiaoyu, hesitating to speak.
With her eyes closed, Ji Xiaoyu asked, “Speak your mind, Ting Master.”
Yuan Songzi took a deep breath and said, “Give up, your next opponent is unbeatable.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu opened her eyes, staring steadily at him.
Yuan Songzi continued, “I’ve investigated. The Unbeatable Emperor not only achieved a thousand victories, but he also swept through the peers in the Primordial Emperor Domain. A Daoist Emperor once fought him at the same realm and was defeated.”
To defeat a Daoist Emperor before stepping onto the Emperor Road, even if the Daoist Emperor suppressed his realm, is still unbelievable.
The mere thought of it filled Yuan Songzi with fear. He feared Ji Xiaoyu would not believe it, so he added, “On the Path of the Great Dao, everyone believes the Unbeatable Emperor is destined to become a Daoist Emperor. Your matchup, dictated by the Dao’s will, is an misfortune. Avoiding the battle might mean wasted efforts, but at least you’ll live.”
The struggle for the Daoist Emperor is no child’s play; nine out of ten losers die.
Throughout the years, many prodigies have fallen at Ji Xiaoyu’s hand.
Unfazed, Ji Xiaoyu asked, “Ting Master, have you ever considered that the path to becoming a Daoist Emperor is cruel and cannot be filled with pushovers? If I give up this time, when I next reach this point, I will face another prodigy as formidable as the Unbeatable Emperor. If I always give up, what is the point of walking the Path of the Great Dao?”
“To have the Dao’s recognition, one must defeat the opponents selected by the Dao.”
These words made Yuan Songzi frown; he felt they made sense. Perhaps he had indeed underestimated the difficulty of becoming a Daoist Emperor.
Thinking that Xiao Lan might also face an opponent like the Unbeatable Emperor made him suddenly feel lost.
Perhaps he had acted too hastily. Right now, the Dao Court may not be able to nurture a Daoist Emperor.
Ji Xiaoyu looked at Yuan Songzi, smiling with high spirits, and said gently, “Moreover, Ting Master, how dare you assert that I will certainly lose?”
