Chapter 705: Villain

The sixth level is Pure Yang, the seventh level is Mahayana.

Gao Xian is only a fourth-level Nascent Soul now, and doesn’t know much about the fifth-level Divine Transformation. For him, the sixth-level Pure Yang is like the sun in the sky, which can be seen but not touched.

The seventh-level Taiyi Golden Light Sword, how powerful such a magic sword would be, Gao Xian couldn't even imagine it! Wuji Jianzun was really generous and showed his full sincerity.

Gao Xian would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted. Even though he couldn't use the seventh-level divine sword, it would be nice to have it for a look. Not to mention the Tai Chi Sword Scripture, which was the best sword scripture in Kyushu.

Through dual cultivation with Yin Jiuli, he learned the Yin-Yang Sword. The Yin-Yang Sword and the Yin-Yang Sword of the Two Poles, one inside and one outside, have already secretly matched the essence of the Tai Chi Sword Scripture.

However, this was still far from the true Tai Chi Sword Scripture. How could he, with his mere fourth-level cultivation, be able to disassemble such a peerless sword technique in reverse?

The Hunyuan Sutra of Positive and Negative Five Elements can actually be seen as the Yin-Yang Five Elements. It can be combined with the Bipolar Yin-Yang Sword, and can definitely be compatible with the Tai Chi Sword Sutra.

With this peerless sword scripture, plus some training from Wuji Sword Master, it is definitely not a fantasy to achieve the Pure Yang Dao! If it were any other Dao Master, Gao Xian would suspect that the other party was deliberately testing him with the secret sword, but Wuji Sword Master would not do such a boring thing.

She believes that being a man is like wielding a sword, and since she has said so, she must be prepared to do so.

As for Xuanyang Daozun, he actually had no concerns. Only Qi Niang was there, and even if Daozun was angry with him, he would not do anything to Qi Niang.

In addition, there are Taichu, Qingle and other women. These two are the direct descendants of the sect, and will not be implicated because of him.

He had promised Taoist Xuanyang, but Wuji Jianzun gave him the seventh-level Taiyi Golden Light Sword! He therefore became the disciple of Wuji Jianzun, and Taoist Xuanyang must have nothing to say.

If it really doesn't work, he can use Taiyuan Shenxiang's clone to become a disciple of Wuji Jianzun, so it won't be considered a breach of promise.

Gao Xian knew very well that no matter how many reasons he had, as long as he became a disciple of Wuji Jianzun, he would be breaking his promise.

Gao Xian had always tried his best to keep his promises, because he knew very well that no one would believe a cultivator whose words were unreliable.

Keeping promises is not for others, but to build your own integrity and add value to yourself.

Now, the cost of violating his promise is minimal, but the benefits are immeasurable. At this time, he shouldn't think too much, and there is nothing to think about.

Any hesitation would be disrespectful to the Tai Chi Sword Sutra and the seventh-level divine sword, the Taiyi Jin Guang Sword.

The pros and cons are so clear, but Gao Xian still hesitates.

Mencius said, one does not have to do what one says, and one does not have to follow through on one's actions, as long as one follows what is righteous.

Brother Kong also said, "One must be true to one's word and fulfill one's promise. What a mean person."

What the two big brothers meant was very simple. Keeping promises is only a small virtue, and these can be given up for the greater good.

Gao Xian couldn't convince himself that he didn't keep his promise for the sake of justice, but for the sake of greater interests. He was originally a small person, and it was understandable that he acted for the sake of profit.

But, he still couldn't get over it. For the first time, he felt that his moral bottom line was a bit high! This made him feel a bit painful and uncomfortable...

Gao Xian thought about it for a long time, but he just couldn't get over himself. He also knew that he was a bit pretentious and awkward, and very immature!

But, this is him, a small person, there are some things he just can't do! Gao Xian sighed deeply, he turned around and bowed deeply to the Taiji Sword Palace below, he said seriously: "I am also a talented person, and I have been appreciated by some seniors along the way, but no one has ever valued me so much. This kindness really makes me ashamed."

"Before I came to the Sword Palace, Daoist Master Xuan Yang specifically told me not to join the Taiji Sword Palace. I promised to do so at the time. Now that I think about it, I really regret it..."

Gao Xian bowed deeply again and said, "I am just a nobody. I don't know the great principles. I only know to keep my word and do what I say. I can only fail to live up to the kindness of Sword Master."

In Shaoyang Palace, Wuji Sword Master raised his eyebrows slightly. Gao Xian actually rejected her recruitment, which was really beyond her expectations.

In her opinion, Gao Xian was a man of great character, acting freely and uninhibitedly without caring about praise or criticism. For such a person to be bound by promises and to be obsessed with small matters was indeed a bit pedantic.

In other words, this is also because Gao Xian has his own legal framework in his actions. With this as the basis, he can be free and unrestrained without breaking the rules. This is what makes Gao Xian so charming.

If Gao Xian wasn't such an extraordinary person, she wouldn't have tried so hard to recruit him.

Wuji Jianzun said calmly: "Keeping promises is also a virtue."

She paused and then said, "If you change your mind in the future, just come to me. I promise not to change."

Gao Xian was really flattered. He bowed three times in a row before turning around and flying away.

In front of the Jinguang Palace, Yin Jiuli, Yin Sujun, Qingqing, and Shui Mingxia all saw this scene. Qingqing and Shui Mingxia were confused, not knowing what this meant. However, Yin Jiuli and Yin Sujun immediately understood that only Wuji Sword Master in the Taiji Sword Palace was worthy of Gao Xian's solemn respect.

It should be that Jian Zun and Gao Xian said something. It is very likely that he wanted to accept Gao Xian as his disciple, but Gao Xian declined! Yin Jiuli couldn't help but secretly say it was a pity. If her senior brother agreed, she and her senior brother could really live together and fly together, how happy!

Gao Xian, who was riding the escape light, left the range of the Tai Chi Sword Palace formation and immediately activated the teleportation talisman, returning to the Xuanming Sect in a flash of light.

After not coming back for decades, Xuanming Sect had not changed at all. For a sect with a history of ten thousand years, a few decades was too short, too short to cause any changes.

Gao Xian went to Zhongyang Mountain as soon as he came out of the teleportation array and refused the recruitment of Wuji Sword Master. His heart was filled with a strong sense of moral superiority, which also gave him courage. He had to find Taoist Xuanyang to have a good talk.

It was winter, and Zhongyang Mountain was covered with snow. The grass and trees under the snow were withered and dead, and the wind from the north was also bitingly cold.

Gao Xian went to the creek for a walk, but found that the creek was covered with a thick layer of ice and the bluestones beside the riverbank were covered with thick snow. It was obvious that Taoist Xuanyang had not come here to fish for some time.

He walked up the mountain road and after a while he saw a two-story wooden building on the hillside. The building was of a very simple structure and it looked like it had been built for many years.

The outer layer of the wooden building showed the original color of the wood, and it was covered with mottled traces of wind and rain. The small courtyard in front of the wooden building was swept quite clean, without any snow. It was obvious that someone lived here.

If Gao Xian didn't know that Xuan Yang was in Zhongyang Mountain, he wouldn't have dared to believe that Taoist Master Chunyang would live in such a shabby place.

Taoist Master Chunyang is one of the most powerful people in Jiuzhou. Even if he doesn't care about ordinary enjoyments such as food, clothing, housing and transportation, there is no need for him to live so shabby.

Besides, the Sixth Order Pure Yang Daoist Master was still a flesh and blood body after all, and he also needed to take care of and protect his body. Living here was simply a form of self-torture.

Gao Xian vaguely sensed that there was someone in the wooden building, but he didn't dare to use his spiritual sense to spy. He walked obediently to the door and knocked gently.

"Please wait a moment, my dear guest."

A boy's voice was heard from the wooden building. After a while, the door opened and a little Taoist boy about eleven or twelve years old ran out. He had red lips, white teeth, black and bright eyes, and his small Taoist robe was washed very clean and tidy. He looked very energetic.

The little Taoist boy looked young, but Gao Xian did not dare to neglect him. Who knew what this little thing had turned into? !

He politely bowed and said, "Young Master, my name is Gao Xian, and I'm here to pay my respects to the Taoist Master. I wonder if the Taoist Master is here?"

The little Taoist boy smiled and said, "Dear guest, please follow me."

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Gao Xian followed the Taoist boy into the wooden building. The little Taoist boy pointed to the stairs and said, "The Taoist Master is reading on the second floor. You can go there by yourself."

Gao Xian nodded in thanks, then carefully went upstairs. Turning the corner, he saw Xuan Yang lying on the couch, reading Journey to the West with great interest.

Opposite Xuan Yang stood a small red clay stove, on which tea was boiled and some dried fruits were roasted, emitting a rich fruity aroma.

In the cold winter, the old man was living a leisurely life, drinking tea and reading by the fire in his room. But Gao Xian was a little surprised that the old man actually read the complete set of "Journey to the West".

However, the old man had obviously aged a lot. Many wrinkles could be seen on his face, his skin was dry and yellow, and his temples were gray. He looked like a man in his fifties.

"Disciple Gao Xian pays homage to the Grandmaster." Gao Xian bowed his head and saluted. No matter what he thought in his heart, he still had to be respectful on the surface.

"I'm back..."

Taoist Xuan Yang looked up at Gao Xian and casually put the book aside. "Come and sit down, have some tea."

The old Taoist poured Gao Xian a cup of tea and pointed to a small bamboo stool next to him, motioning Gao Xian to sit down.

In the past, Gao Xian really didn't dare to sit under the Taoist Master Chunyang to drink tea. But now he felt confident. He sat on the bamboo stool generously and bowed to the old Taoist master, "Thank you Taoist Master for the tea."

Gao Xian picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp. The old Taoist seemed to be living a hard life. After drinking a cup of tea, Gao Xian felt his whole body warm up, and his soul felt hot.

His whole body was red, and he felt like he was about to be burned into jerky by the invisible fire! I don't know what kind of spiritual tea this cup of tea is, but the spiritual effect is so strong and overbearing. Gao Xian was relieved again. After all, it was the spiritual tea used by the sixth-level Pure Yang Taoist Master, so it must be extraordinary.

Fortunately, his Five Qi Wheel was strong enough to withstand the medicinal effects of the tea.

Taoist Xuan Yang looked at Gao Xian with a smile. He raised the teapot and gestured, "Another cup?"

Gao Xian hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Taoist Master. I can't afford it."

"Ha ha……"

The old Taoist smiled. It was quite interesting to chat with this kid. He asked casually, "Is it done?"

"It's done. I've come to report to the Grandmaster."

Gao Xian said with admiration: "The forefather is very smart. The Sword Master really wants to take me as his disciple and even took out the Tai Chi Sword Scripture and the Taiyi Golden Light Sword..."

"Um?"

The smile on Xuanyang Daozun's face froze. He suspected that Gao Xian was talking nonsense, but seeing Gao Xian's calm expression, he should not be lying. Besides, Gao Xian was such a smart man that he would not talk nonsense on such an important matter.

Daoist Xuanyang sighed softly: "Daoist Wuji really thinks highly of you. It would be very rude of you to refuse such a generous invitation."

"I thought so too. But I made an agreement with the Grandmaster first, and I dare not break my promise. I can only decline the invitation of the Sword Master."

Gao Xian asked cautiously in a low voice: "Dao Zun, am I doing the right thing?"

Taoist Xuanyang couldn't help but laugh. He certainly understood what Gao Xian meant. This kid came to take credit!

Being able to resist the temptation of the seventh-level Taiyi Golden Light Sword really impressed him.

“Well done!”

Daoist Xuan Yang pondered and said, "You keep your promise and are not swayed by external things. You have a noble character and must be rewarded."

Gao Xian looked at Xuan Yang Dao Zun with a look of surprise and expectation, as if he couldn't believe that such a good thing could happen. In his heart, he was shouting, "Old Deng, give me some gold coins!"

(asking for a monthly ticket~)

(End of this chapter)