Chapter 45
A group of men in black had silently surrounded the Imperial Pill Sect without anyone noticing. The Gu formation was activated, and black Gu worms swarmed and spread out.
"What evil spirit!"
The spiritual power around Danxi Daojun surged, releasing the pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator, causing the surrounding creatures to tremble instantly.
The hood of the leader in black was blown off by a gust of wind formed from spiritual energy, revealing half of his face covered with Gu patterns.
This person was Ning Yu. He had just used the Gu worm to investigate this place. How could this insignificant little sect, with only two or three people, have such a powerful aura?
As the gale passed, the Gu worms vanished, and the man in black was thrown several miles away, blood gushing from his mouth.
Before Daoist Danxi had even made a real move, these villains hiding in the shadows had already suffered a crushing defeat.
Afterwards, Daoist Danxi made a "collect" gesture, gathering the spiritual energy overflowing from his body.
Under his oppressive aura just now, even the members of the Imperial Pill Sect found it difficult to get close to him. Now that he has concealed his power, they are finally able to approach.
"Daojun, I really have to thank you for what happened just now!"
The female cultivator in front of him excitedly tugged at his sleeve.
For Daoist Danxi, it was nothing more than a simple matter.
He looked at the hand that was tugging at his sleeve and frowned slightly. He had never been so intimate with anyone else before.
Jiang Liuya immediately loosened her grip. She understood; they weren't familiar with each other yet.
"I will complete the mountain gate formation, but I have important matters to attend to and must leave now."
Danxi Daojun did not forget the purpose of his trip to Xizhou; he wanted to help his master find the power of chaos.
Jiang Liuya stared at him blankly for a while, then asked, her expression showing a hint of reluctance.
"Daojun, how many days will you be gone?"
"Daoist Lord, you may not know this, but a few days ago, a crystal mine was discovered in the Imperial Pill Sect, which has attracted the covetous eyes of the Nine Nether Sect. I'm afraid..."
Before Jiang Liuya could finish speaking, Daoist Danxi flipped his hand, and a talisman appeared in his palm.
"This is a communication talisman. You can use it if you have urgent business."
Together with his master, Daoist Danxi brought the power of chaos back to the Tianxuan Sect. This power of chaos was indeed unfathomable. His master and he tried various methods but could not capture it. In the end, they could only use spiritual power to guide it, leading it little by little to the Tianxuan Sect.
After this matter was settled, Daoist Danxi did not return to his sect; he still had some things to take care of in the Western Continent.
Daoist Danxi returned to the Imperial Pill Sect as promised. The sect's main gate formation was more than half completed and would be finished in a few days. He could then refine the formation while investigating past events.
Returning to the Imperial Pill Sect, he felt a sense of familiarity everywhere. Stepping into his former residence, he found the furnishings arranged according to his usual habits. On the desk, an unfinished painting lay beneath ordinary calligraphy and paintings, depicting a woman—the very same female cultivator named Jiang Liuya. Beside him was a small dish of unfinished pastries; he picked up one, finding it had hardened.
"Daojun, those osmanthus cakes have been sitting there for many days..."
"I just made some new ones." Jiang Liuya took the newly made pastries out of the food box and gently placed them on the table.
Besides the osmanthus cake, which exuded a sweet fragrance, there was also a pot of plum wine. It seemed that "I" was doing quite well here…
Danxi Daojun took out a bottle of Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Pill from his Qiankun Bag.
"Take it."
He had met Master Yuhe and guessed some clues. But why did the previous "himself" only teach Jiang Liuya the method of refining pills, but never directly provide the pills? Wasn't that taking the long way around? He clearly had many pills of this level.
Jiang Liuya's eyes lit up instantly when she saw the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Pill. She quickly thanked him and went to find Master Yuhe...
Because of the appearance of Daoist Danxi, the tragedy of the Imperial Pill Sect has been rewritten, and Jiang Liuya's fate has also taken a turn.
It's only a matter of time before you fall in love again with someone you've repeatedly admired.
When Jiang Liuya put the willow-bud-shaped jade ornament back on his waist, Danxi Daojun thought to himself, "This female cultivator is indeed a problem."
Before they knew it, several months had passed at the Imperial Pill Sect, and Daoist Danxi decided to bring Jiang Liuya back to the Heavenly Profound Sect. The two would soon hold a sworn brotherhood ceremony at the Heavenly Profound Sect.
Yue Qin and Yun Zheng noticed Danxi Daojun's abnormality the next day; the barrier he had maintained with spiritual power had collapsed. The two quickly called for reinforcements and sent a message to Xuanji Daojun.
Xuanji Daojun was still angry about what had happened before and didn't want to get involved in their grudges anymore. However, Yue Qin sent a message saying that Danxi Daojun had been defeated by Gu Zun and was seriously injured. This was unacceptable!
Xuanji Daojun used his divine sense to investigate Danxi's situation. He was trapped in his inner demons and had become lost in his surroundings. In this state, he needed to get Danxi out on his own; he was powerless to do anything about it. Having exhausted all other options, he cast a divination. The result was that in the due east direction, a thousand miles away, there seemed to be a glimmer of hope.
A thousand miles to the due east? Isn't this the Tianxuan Sect?
Following the divination, Xuanji Daojun arrived at the foot of the mountain near the Tianxuan Sect. Was this the place where the Gu cultivator underwent his tribulation?
New grass has sprouted from the scorched ground. For some reason, the vegetation here is more lush than the surrounding area. Soon, Daoist Xuanji found the reason—the Thunderstruck Jade Vine, Daoist Danxi's natal magic weapon, was actually here.
That day, Lin Yuan casually tossed the Jade Vine here. Many days later, the Jade Vine had long since recovered and even gained new opportunities under the baptism of the lightning tribulation, comprehending the power of "endless life".
"Heaven and earth are above, the sun and moon are witnesses."
The distant sound seemed to contain the laws of nature.
Where am I? Daoist Danxi suddenly felt dizzy.
The female cultivator before him was dressed in magnificent attire, her eyes as clear as autumn water. Right, today was their sworn brotherhood ceremony; he and Liu Ya were finally to be bound together. From this day forward, they would be forever together, watching the sun and moon rise and fall, and experiencing the cycle of the seasons.
You're still here?
Who is speaking?
"You should go now."
Who are you?
Danxi Daojun frowned slightly and shook his head gently, feeling a bit heavy.
Jiang Liuya smiled sweetly at him, her smiling eyes gleaming with a faint purple light.
“You are not…” Daoist Danxi’s head began to feel increasingly heavy.
"What am I?" Jiang Liuya asked with a half-smile.
Danxi Daojun awoke with a start. He looked at his hands and thought to himself, "Am I in an illusion?"
"Daojun, are you going to abandon me again?" Jiang Liuya said as she slowly approached him.
"Just like back then? Do you know what kind of life I've been living all these years?"
A mocking smile curled at the corners of Jiang Liuya's lips. She leaned forward slightly, brought her lips close to Danxi Daojun's ear, and softly asked.
"Daojun, would you like to know the masked man's quirks?"
Jiang Liuya slowly pulled open her clothes, revealing that her fair skin was covered with scars. Some of these marks were from stab wounds, some from whip marks, and others from burns…
Daoist Danxi turned his head away, unable to bear to look any longer.
Jiang Liuya closed her clothes, circled around Danxi Daojun, and walked around slowly, a mocking smile still on her lips.
"Look at you, you're always one step behind."
When I need you, you're nowhere to be found; when I don't need you, why bother showing up again?
"This is what you owe me! From now on, you'll stay here with me."
The once clearer look in Danxi Daojun's eyes returned to a clouded state.
A green shadow flashed, and a jade vine appeared in front of Daoist Danxi.
The jade vine swayed in the air before finally disappearing into the core of Daoist Danxi's soul.
During his tribulation, Lin Yuan used the Azure Jade Vine to withstand the lightning tribulation. Before exhausting its last bit of life force, it reverted to its rudimentary form. Lin Yuan was about to finish it off when, at the critical moment, Jiang Liuya stopped him. To save him, she endured the lightning tribulation herself and threatened Lin Yuan to spare the Azure Jade Vine, leaving her a chance to live. Daojun Danxi saw this past through the Azure Jade Vine.
The Azure Jade Vine is Danxi Daojun's natal magic weapon; if it were completely destroyed, he would hardly survive. Liu Ya has made so many efforts for him, yet he is immersed in illusions and cannot let go of his resentment.
What exactly is he doing?
Daoist Danxi used all his strength to shatter the scene before him. Jiang Liuya's face remained frozen in shock before she, along with the surrounding scenery, crumbled and vanished.
When he realized that these were just his own inner demons, the illusion dissipated on its own.
Danxi Daojun awoke from his inner demons, but his aura was still chaotic. Fortunately, with the help of the Azure Jade Vine, he should recover soon.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan had already turned Xizhou into her domain.
She planted her own offspring Gu in almost every sect and every cultivator.
This is the true power of the Gu Lord. A continuous stream of offspring Gu awakens from the Gu seedling solution, shimmering with an eerie light. Before long, the entire cultivation world will become her domain, and all cultivators will become her subjects.
Ascension? What's the point of that?
It would be meaningful to make everyone grovel at her feet and become the supreme being.
Moreover, the so-called ascension is nothing more than entering a larger prison.
Lin Yuan's divine sense entered the Dan Yuan. In the vast, star-like Dan Yuan, Jiang Liuya's divine sense floated in mid-air, her entire body wrapped in transparent threads.
Lin Yuan gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips, his eyes filled with pity.
Only I understand your pain, and the ambition and desires built upon that pain.
We should have joined hands and stood together at the pinnacle of this world, trampling everyone under our feet.
In this world, no one will dare to bully or trample on you anymore.
We will establish a new world order, allowing everyone to live within the rules we have written.
The world can be transformed by our likes and dislikes; what I like will live, and what I dislike will die.
Wouldn't it be better to share in this prosperous era?
Why did you abandon me and go to the other side?
That person didn't betray your sincerity, so you should change your mind?
Seeing my past self, full of hope, makes me want to switch to Taoist alchemy?
I am a monster you bred from despair. Lin Yuan, you gave me this name, as if facing an abyss. Now, you want to abandon me, leaving me alone in this dark abyss?
"I will not let you have your way, my dear master."
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