Chapter 893
Isn't it good to be alive?
Chapter 893 Isn't it good to be alive?
“Then Father, please be very careful. If this matter is truly related to the Ancient Divine Sect, then their methods are likely not limited to this. The Ancient Realm forcing outsiders to withdraw will indeed affect a large number of people, but it doesn’t really have much impact on Father. They’ve gone to such great lengths; their schemes are definitely not limited to this,” Li Chengyi said.
"That's true." Gu Yuanqing nodded slightly.
Gu Yuanqing still knew too little about how the Ancient Realm came to be the way it was, making it difficult to make a true judgment.
Of all the possibilities we can speculate on, the most likely is that it is related to the Ancient Divine Sect.
Or rather, after Zhuo Ming's reaction that day gave rise to that thought in Gu Yuanqing's mind, this suspicion lingered in his heart, and no matter what happened, he couldn't help but look for answers in this regard.
He did have some guesses, but these guesses needed to be verified before they could be known.
Within the Linglong Realm, the changes in the ancient realm have stirred up enormous waves.
This realm has been a place of cultivation resources and exchange for many cultivators above the Void Heaven since ancient times.
Thanks to the unique nature of the ancient realm, communication between different realms is seamless.
Some large sects that span several realms also rely on the ancient realm for management, and headquarters orders can be transmitted to any place in a timely manner.
Although there are teleportation arrays between the various realms, each realm has some control over these arrays, and their activation times are fixed. It's not as simple as sending messages between ancient realms.
This also includes the Qian Yuan Temple.
The cultivators of the Qian Yuan Sect stationed in the temples of various realms generally have cultivation levels above the Void Heaven. Even if they are in other realms, they can usually enter the Nine Turns Mountain of the Ancient Realm to communicate with their teachers and fellow disciples.
Now that problems have arisen in the ancient realm, it will affect every aspect of the future.
Furthermore, the chaos in the ancient realm is not only a loss of cultivation resources, but will also affect the entire Linglong Realm's operational mode.
The more powerful a realm is, the greater the impact it will be.
“Currently, the top-ranked sects in the Linglong Realm, such as the Illusionary Spirit Sect and the Dustless Sect, have all sent their Celestial Elders to the Qianyuan Realm to discuss how to deal with the changes in the Ancient Realm,” Li Chengyi added.
"You can handle these matters as you see fit," Gu Yuanqing said calmly.
“Yes, but there is one person among them who seems to have had a past relationship with Father. He said he also wants to pay his respects to Father this time. I dare not make the decision on my own,” Li Chengyi said.
Gu Yuanqing asked, "Who?"
Li Chengyi said, "Tang Yi of the Wuchen Sect."
"Him?" Gu Yuanqing recalled for a moment and said, "Well, we did meet a few times back then, so let's meet him."
"Yes, then the child understands."
……
Over the years, Gu Yuanqing has met many old acquaintances, including Mei Lisan and Zheng Kun, whom he met when he first entered the world of antiques.
But no matter which one of them was facing Gu Yuanqing at this moment, they were no longer as carefree and at ease as before.
Even though Gu Yuanqing deliberately suppressed his aura, they were still cautious and respectful in front of him, not daring to overstep their bounds in the slightest.
There's nothing that can be done about it; the difference in cultivation level and strength is not something everyone can take lightly.
When they first met, they were of similar status, but now they are worlds apart. They are still in their original positions, while Gu Yuanqing has reached the pinnacle of the Linglong Realm, a position that is difficult to attain.
Gu Yuanqing would meet with any of his old friends from back then, as long as they were genuinely friends, and would offer them some assistance.
Just like today, Tang Yi and Gu Yuanqing met in a pavilion. Before leaving, Gu Yuanqing gave him a bottle of the superior healing medicine, Nine-Turn Soul Nourishing Pill, because Gu Yuanqing already knew from Li Chengyi that Tang Yi's Daoist partner had been seriously injured in the attack in the ancient realm.
Tang Yi smiled wryly and said, "So Brother Gu already knew. Then I, Tang, will not be so polite to refuse."
"When you came, you brought a gift, so it's only right that I return the favor when you leave!" Gu Yuanqing said with a smile.
Tang Yi was taken aback for a moment, then bowed deeply: "Thank you, fellow Daoist!"
Gu Yuanqing watched Tang Yi's departing figure with his hands behind his back.
As one's cultivation level increases, the distance between those one once knew also increases. Perhaps this is the last time Tang Yi will come to find him.
Back when they were in the Yin-Yang Realm, Tang Yi had also visited them. At that time, the two could sit and discuss the Dao, but now that they are sitting together, they can only talk about the past.
……
Within the ancient realm.
Above Jiuqu Mountain.
A fiery red meteor descended with devastating force.
Gu Yuanqing reached out, and a huge handprint appeared. With a pull and a guide, the meteor went to the side.
"Scatter! Scatter now!" General Qin of the Great Wei Dynasty shouted sharply, while brandishing his halberd and charging towards Meteor.
Countless soldiers used their movement techniques to scatter and flee.
Not all the soldiers here possessed the cultivation of a celestial being. They had no past memories, and upon witnessing such a world-destroying scene, they were terrified.
The meteor split in two and crashed to the ground, along with countless scattered meteorites that bombarded the earth.
Boom!
The earth trembled a few times, and dust rose, filling the void.
The enormous shockwave spread outwards, almost reducing everything within a radius of a hundred miles to nothingness.
Gu Yuanqing had lost count of how many times he had blocked attacks from the Great Wei Dynasty.
More and more experts from the Great Wei are arriving around Jiuqu Mountain, and there are already six at the Huntian Undying level.
Some people treated breaking the Nine-Bend Mountain Formation as pure fun, using all sorts of magic arrays, magical treasures, insidious curses, and secret techniques.
Most importantly, these people are not afraid of death, act without any scruples, and use all kinds of desperate means, even life-for-life methods.
It was only because Gu Yuanqing had some reservations that he would have slapped all of them to death long ago.
Although they still posed no threat to Gu Yuanqing, their constant buzzing in his ears like mosquitoes was quite annoying.
Most of the Qian Yuan Sect disciples in Jiuqu Mountain have already left, with only a few still refining their Dao Souls.
Of course, Li Chengyi still had a clone accompanying Gu Yuanqing.
Gu Yuanqing simply continued to explain the principles of Yin and Yang to Li Chengyi while dealing with the Great Wei Dynasty, connecting it to the current confrontation. Li Chengyi had gained some insights from Gu Yuanqing's previous lectures, and now, with his father's guidance, all his doubts suddenly became clear.
He has achieved the Yin-Yang Breaking Void technique for some years now, and the Daoist imprints within his body have basically taken shape.
He cultivates the three Great Daos of Wind, Fire, and Thunder, and has condensed nine Dao Principle Imprints for each Great Dao. Although he is far inferior to Gu Yuanqing, his Celestial World is already powerful and complete enough compared to other Linglong Realm and Spirit Realm cultivators.
This also shows that Li Chengyi's talent is actually quite extraordinary. In more than 600 years, he has approached the Great Perfection of Yin-Yang Breaking Void. He would be a top genius in any sect.
However, compared to his parents, he always felt that he was far behind, which made him never dare to slack off in the slightest.
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
Gu Yuanqing spread his five fingers, and a purple lightning snake coiled around his hand, extremely agile, as if it were a living being.
The next second, the purple snake dispersed, revealing runes, and lightning began to condense into armor, enveloping its entire body.
"This Thunder God Armor is a supernatural ability that I comprehended from my battle with Li Huang, the true god of the Ancient Divine Sect who cultivated the Dao of Thunder. It may not be as powerful as the rule-based divine artifact Juntian Thunder Mirror, but it is still somewhat useful."
The most crucial technique for forging this armor is mastering the principles of Yin and Yang. The Yin and Yang lightning must combine, concealing themselves and gathering without dispersing—perfect for your current level. Look, here…”
Gu Yuanqing demonstrated and explained at the same time, but suddenly stopped and looked into the distance.
Li Chengyi was listening intently when he saw his father stop, and he knew what had happened outside.
He looked up and saw the Wei general who had been the commander-in-chief a few days ago, respectfully greeting the newcomer.
"Father, has a powerful expert arrived from the Great Wei Dynasty?"
Gu Yuanqing nodded slightly and said, "He is indeed a master, at the demigod level."
"Demigods? The Great Wei Divine Dynasty really has demigods? I've never heard of them before." Li Chengyi's expression changed slightly. Demigods are equivalent to the Void Immortals of the Spirit Realm. Generally speaking, if they follow the path of rule artifacts, they will be a few levels weaker than Spirit Realm cultivators of the same level.
However, the ancient realm is unique in that a cultivator who doesn't care about life and death can unleash their power, use secret techniques, and burn their origin without restraint.
All these factors combined can even allow a demigod to unleash power at the level of a true god.
Gu Yuanqing stood up, looked into the distance, and said, "Even I have only seen beings at the Chaotic Undying level in the Ancient Realm before. However, it is not surprising that demigods have appeared in this realm. After all, if a country can call itself a divine dynasty, what kind of divine dynasty would it be if it didn't even have demigods?"
Moreover, the resources of this realm, such as the Boundless River, the Ancient Divine Mountain, and the Ancient Battlefield, are unparalleled in the entire Linglong Realm. In addition, it is said that the Great Wei Divine Dynasty still occupies many wondrous places.
How could a divine dynasty that once ruled such a realm not have any powerful experts!
Standing behind Gu Yuanqing, Li Chengyi said, "A demigod is no ordinary being. Father, the rest of us from our sect will not stay here any longer. Otherwise, if a real battle breaks out, you will have to consider us, which will be too much of a burden."
Gu Yuanqing nodded: "Very well, you may retreat first. After all, this great formation at Nine Turns Mountain was just something I set up casually, and it may not be able to withstand a battle at the demigod level."
“Yes, then I will take my leave!” Li Chengyi bowed and said.
"Yes!" Gu Yuanqing nodded.
Li Chengyi quickly descended the mountain, and then a bell rang, echoing throughout the entire mountain.
In the blink of an eye, apart from Gu Yuanqing, there was no one else left in the entire Nine-Bend Mountain.
Meanwhile, the newly arrived demigod had already reached the foot of Nine Turns Mountain. He was dressed in a black robe, and his eyes were like black pools, as if he could see through everything.
The other few immortal beings stood behind him.
"Fellow Daoist from another world, why not come out and have a chat! I am Feng Yue, serving as the Grand General of the Great Wei Divine Dynasty." The demigod said in a calm tone.
Gu Yuanqing waved his hand, and the clouds and mist dispersed, revealing his figure. He said calmly, "I wonder what General Feng wants to say?"
Feng Yue smiled slightly: "If I'm not mistaken, Fellow Daoist should be surnamed Gu. When you first entered this realm, you once served as an honorific in Wuyi City?"
"General Feng seems to know quite a bit about me. Over the years, I have never violated the rules of the Great Wei Dynasty. Now that the army has come to besiege Jiuqu Mountain, I wonder what advice you have for me?" Gu Yuanqing was not surprised that the other party knew his background.
After all, the celestial beings in this realm can retain their memories.
If you want to look something up, you can always find it.
Feng Yue sighed softly: "This world has been peaceful for countless years, which is not easy. I am also unwilling to start another conflict. However, His Majesty has given the order, so there is nothing I can do. Fellow Daoist has also had some good relations with my Great Wei Dynasty. Why don't you withdraw from the Ancient Realm here?"
In this way, both sides can avoid conflict, and it will also benefit you, fellow Daoist.
Gu Yuanqing asked, "It's not impossible to leave the Ancient Realm, but I'm just curious why His Majesty of the Noble God Dynasty suddenly had this idea?"
Feng Yue said calmly, "As subjects, we are merely acting on orders. How dare we presume to guess His Majesty's will? Fellow Daoist, just give me a straight answer: will you retreat or not?"
"General, I think it's too much trouble to waste words with these people from another world. If he doesn't know when to back down, just kill him," General Qin couldn't help but say.
Feng Yue glanced at the man indifferently, and the man immediately fell silent.
Gu Yuanqing frowned slightly. For some reason, he seemed to sense a hint of goodwill from Feng Yue.
But at that very moment...
"Ahem... General Feng, are you trying to let the enemy escape?"
Amid the coughing, a hoarse voice suddenly rang out.
The soldiers present all had a slight change in expression.
Gu Yuanqing also felt that this world had changed, as if the entire space had become oppressive, and strange Dao essence even faintly penetrated the Nine-Bend Soul-Sweeping Array to enter the array.
This divine aura seemed to solidify space, making Gu Yuanqing feel that the connection between himself and his physical body seemed to have weakened.
"Why do you say such a thing, Supervisor?" Feng Yue said indifferently.
Suddenly, a gaunt old man wearing a dark blue brocade robe appeared. His body was hunched over, and a seemingly young junior was supporting him.
"By His Majesty's decree, these visitors from other worlds are like rotten maggots, devouring the foundation of our ancient realm. They cannot be allowed to live and must be killed," said the gaunt old man.
Feng Yue said coldly, "They are merely formed from the rules, their souls transformed within them. What use are they if we kill them? We can simply retreat."
“If His Majesty says to kill, then kill. I, Qin, do not have as many thoughts as the general. Or is it that the general no longer cares about His Majesty’s orders? Indeed, after all, so many years have passed.” The gaunt old man sighed softly. “However, this old fellow’s life and cultivation are all thanks to His Majesty. This life also belongs to His Majesty. Therefore, no matter how many years have passed, His Majesty’s words are imperial edicts. If anyone dares to disrespect or disobey, then he is my enemy.”
Feng Yue calmly replied, "How dare I, Feng Yue, speak nonsense and slander others, Supervisor Zhou."
"Is that so?" The gaunt old man coughed again and said, "Or perhaps, General, you have other ideas? After all, this person controls the power of the Taixu Creation Wheel, doesn't he?"
Feng Yue said expressionlessly, "I understand even less what Supervisor Zhou is saying!"
The gaunt old man sighed softly: "Isn't living like this good? Cultivating and cultivating, becoming an immortal or a god, isn't the goal all about achieving immortality?"
(End of this chapter)