Chapter 421
Supreme Realm
Chapter 421 Supreme Realm
Before the tea even touched Jiang Shaoxuan's body, fine sword energy surged from his body, quickly annihilating the tea.
Gu Fan's pupils trembled slightly upon seeing this.
The sword energy emerged without warning, as if it had become instinct, and the control was so subtle that it was evident how profound Jiang Shaoxuan's swordsmanship was.
Jiang Shaoxuan didn't care about Gu Fan's reaction and stared at Gu Fan with curiosity in his eyes.
Gu Fan coughed lightly and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand! I have no personal relationship with Fellow Daoist Luo Ying."
"Tsk, I don't believe that."
Jiang Shaoxuan sneered and shook his head, saying, "I've known Luo Ying for quite a few years. She once saved my life, which made me owe her a favor. Now she's using that favor on you. I don't believe there's no connection between you two."
Human relationships are something that can be taken lightly or seriously.
It's worthless when it's mild, but it can make people risk their lives when it's severe.
Upon hearing this, Gu Fan knew it was best not to hide it, so he simply said, "I have no personal relationship with Fellow Daoist Luo. It's just that I have some skill in weapon crafting, which is why Fellow Daoist Luo offered his assistance."
"That's more like her style." Jiang Shaoxuan nodded in satisfaction, then changed the subject, "However... it's truly rare that you, fellow Daoist, would accept a summoning order when you're a weapon refiner."
It is well known that those skilled in cultivation techniques are often less adept at combat.
Because comprehending a skill requires an extraordinary amount of energy, the energy available for comprehending combat techniques is naturally squeezed out, and the Summoning Immortal Token tests one's combat abilities.
"I do have some ability to protect myself."
Gu Fan put down his teacup and said seriously, "However, I am new here and this is my first time participating in the extermination of demonic cultivators. I hope you will give me some guidance."
Seeing Gu Fan's confidence, Jiang Shaoxuan immediately raised an eyebrow.
His eyes narrowed into a dangerous arc as he said in a low voice, "Since that's the case, why don't we have a friendly spar? Don't worry, I can suppress my cultivation to the mid-Nascent Soul stage and will never harm you."
"Well... with a major battle imminent, there's no need for that."
Gu Fan's lips twitched slightly, and he decisively refused.
"Alright..." Jiang Shaoxuan sighed regretfully.
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask about the war against the demonic cultivators?" Gu Fan quickly changed the subject: "I have heard that the Demon-Slaying Guards will undertake the most difficult mission, but I am not yet aware of the details."
"This matter is quite simple."
Jiang Shaoxuan nodded slightly and instructed, "To put it bluntly, when fighting against demonic cultivators, there is only one goal: to kill all the demonic cultivators on the demonic ship and seize as many supplies as possible from it."
"Unlike defending against attacks from demonic cultivators, when the immortal sects take the initiative to attack, they always strike first."
"The Demon-Slaying Guards were the first cultivators to launch the attack. Our mission is to break through the demon cultivators' formation, shatter the demon ship's defenses, and create an opening for the upper cultivators' battle."
Gu Fan frowned slightly and nodded knowingly.
Since they are to be among the first to fight, they will naturally face the most ferocious counterattack from the demonic cultivators.
"However... although the Demon-Slaying Guard is dangerous, fortune is often found in danger."
Jiang Shaoxuan changed the subject, his eyes shining with anticipation. He licked his lips and smiled, "All the supplies on the Demon Ship must be handed over to the sect, but the spoils from killing cultivators will belong to us."
"Those demonic cultivators roam the void all day long, plundering countless realms; they're all incredibly wealthy!"
Gu Fan was immediately tempted upon hearing this.
Under the restrictions of the Blood Ring, killing demonic cultivators to sustain oneself through battle is indeed the best way to obtain cultivation resources.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the fervor in each other's eyes.
Gu Fan picked up the jade pot and poured a cup for Jiang Shaoxuan, asking curiously, "Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist Luo also once served in the Demon-Slaying Camp..."
Have you practiced spiritual cultivation?
"Her?" Jiang Shaoxuan immediately laughed: "She has lived here for quite a few years."
Gu Fan asked in surprise, "Why is that?"
With Daoist Cangqiu backing her up, Luo Ying shouldn't have ended up like this unless she made a serious mistake.
"This is a strange story."
Jiang Shaoxuan smiled and said, "The cultivation technique she practices is called the 'Mysterious Vine Spirit Condensation Technique'."
"The vine is a parasitic spiritual plant. In addition to refining spiritual energy and taking pills, practicing this technique can also help one improve one's cultivation by absorbing the essence of all trees. If one can absorb extremely rare natural treasures, the benefits will be immeasurable."
"Then she got a job guarding the herb garden."
Upon hearing this, Gu Fan already had a guess in his mind.
How can things go well if you send monkeys to guard the peach orchard?
Sure enough, Jiang Shaoxuan's subsequent words confirmed his conjecture: "At that time, she was already at the Nascent Soul stage, and the herb garden she was guarding was naturally extraordinary. The spiritual herbs there were all incredibly old. If she had only taken a small amount, it might have been possible to conceal it."
"Who knew that in less than a year, she had drained the garden of all its medicinal herbs, and then she turned herself in and promised never to do it again."
Even though the elders of the Immortal Sect were furious, her crime wasn't punishable by death; she was simply exiled to the Demon-Slaying Camp.
"Relying on the medicinal properties she absorbed, her cultivation level increased dramatically, and she made a name for herself in the Demon-Slaying Camp."
"The Immortal Sect thought the matter was over, but unexpectedly, after she left this place, she went to another second-class realm to guard the medicine garden."
Gu Fan asked in shock, "Did they succeed again?"
They even dared to commit a series of crimes!
"It wasn't until her third time guarding the herb garden that the news spread, and her intentions were exposed prematurely, thus thwarting her plan."
"From then on, she was forbidden by the Immortal Sect from approaching any medicinal herb garden."
Gu Fan never expected Luo Ying to have this side to her, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Fellow Daoist Luo is truly... a person of deep feeling."
As long as you don't kill them, keep squeezing them dry.
That kind of courage is something most people don't possess.
Jiang Shaoxuan chuckled and shook his head, saying, "She's just trying to seize an opportunity."
"We were all born in the core seven realms. Although we were fortunate enough to join the Immortal Sect, our ranking was not high during the selection process. We could only cultivate in the second-class realm and had no chance to see the Great Luo Heaven in this life."
"If one can cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage before the age of five hundred, one can participate in the selection again and compete for the opportunity to enter the Great Luo Heaven."
Gu Fan asked in astonishment, "Could it be that all cultivators in the Great Luo Heaven can reach the Nascent Soul stage before the age of five hundred?"
"To be precise, only those who have reached the Nascent Soul stage within five hundred years can remain in the Great Luo Heaven; otherwise, they will be sent to the core Seven Realms."
Jiang Shaoxuan solemnly said, "As the supreme realm, the Great Luo Heaven's Daoist essence surpasses our imagination. All seven Nascent Soul Saints of the Immortal Sect emerged from the Great Luo Heaven, without exception."
"Having embarked on the path to immortality, who wouldn't want to witness the splendor of the Great Luo Heaven?"
"Tsk." Gu Fan gasped, stroked his chin, and asked, "What about those over five hundred years old? Is there a chance to enter the Great Luo Heaven?"
He was already over five hundred years old, and this path was destined to be out of his reach.
"This..." Jiang Shaoxuan frowned and pondered.
After a moment, he rubbed his chin, looked at the tea that had gone cold, and said in a deep voice, "How about... we think about wiping out the Demon Sect tomorrow?"
Gu Fan chuckled and nodded.
After chatting for a while, Gu Fan went to find his residence, the cave numbered Jia Shen.
When the jade plaque was placed on the iron gate, a flash of light appeared, and the iron gate moved automatically without any wind.
The cave was empty and covered with a layer of dust.
Gu Fan waved his sleeve, creating a gentle breeze that swept the dust out of the cave. He then took out a futon and sat down cross-legged.
He was awakened by the sound of a bell.
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