Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 147 - 118 What is the Pinnacle of Sword Dao

Chapter 147: Chapter 118 What is the Pinnacle of Sword Dao

"I’ll give you the scabbard to study for now; I’m going to see how the others are doing."

Gu Wen casually tossed the scabbard to Chi Yu Zi, who obviously hesitated and said, "You’re giving me this even before I’ve taught you the Golden Core Skill? Aren’t you afraid I might steal it while you’re not watching?"

And so casually too. Chi Yu Zi had seen people borrowing relics of the Sword Control Sect’s ancestors, and the elders inside the sect would never leave those items unattended.

It was the first time someone had directly given something to him and then left like Gu Wen did.

Gu Wen smiled and said, "Gentlemen use courtesy to treat people, villains use punishment."

Different people were treated in different ways; although everyone present was severely ill, their conduct and style were without fault.

Even Jun Yan from the Demon Sect was known for not liking to kill. The truth of that was unknown, but being able to proclaim it indicated some consideration in his actions.

Chi Yu Zi, belonging to the more sentimental, had repeatedly reminded himself not to get involved in conflicts. If they could treat someone they barely knew as a drinking buddy with decency, it was only natural for Gu Wen to try and foster good relationships.

Now that he couldn’t take the sword’s recognition with him, he might as well use it to gain some favor.

As she said, if she were about to be beaten to death, she would definitely intervene. Would deepening their bond a bit more mean they could stand shoulder to shoulder and go rob the rich to help the poor?

This was a perfect frontliner, unbeatable at drawing fire.

"Hmph!"

Chi Yu Zi turned his head away and muttered, "When granny recovers a bit, I’ll just run."

Quite stubborn.

Gu Wen turned to leave, his gaze first landing on Jade Sword Buddha. The nun was squatting in the corner quietly, her eyes clear like glaze.

She seemed to notice his gaze and turned to look at Gu Wen as well.

The two of them made eye contact and just quietly stared.

"Master, do you have something to say?"

Jade Sword Buddha shook her head, but the response was already a significant concern.

Gu Wen, somewhat surprised, said, "You can see me?"

"Why shouldn’t I be able to see you?"

"Why can you see me?"

"Why shouldn’t I be able to see you?"

The same words repeated, with growing questions. Gu Wen knew there would be no outcome if he continued asking. This nun was the most abnormal existence present.

Jun Yan harbored a Great Demon inside him that could still be understood with common sense, and could be killed, while Jade Sword Buddha was suspected of being entangled in a transcendental conflict involving both Buddha and Demon.

It would be better not to get involved.

Gu Wen turned his head to leave. Far away, Xiao Yunyi had already bound Jun Yan using Sword Qi as ropes, restraining without hurting him.

This was one application of the Demon Sword, also a very high achievement in Sword Dao. Evidently, he had integrated the Buddha, Tao, and Demon Sword; he was just still half a step away from the True Sword Dao.

"Xiao Fellow Daoist, when will he wake up?"

Gu Wen had automatically ignored why Jun Yan needed to be bound.

"Either in a few hours or several days since each fainting spell means Jun Yan enters a weakened state, leading to more opportunities for Old Demons to attempt possession."

"Isn’t that very dangerous?"

"It’s fine; Jun Yan is only prone to possession when using the Heavenly Demon technique, not under normal circumstances."

Hearing this, Gu Wen showed a bit of surprise.

This meant under typical conditions, those Old Demons had no way to harm Jun Yan; his Divine Soul and will were strong enough to overpower all demons.

Even the several apparitions that had appeared were all Mahayana Realm old monsters. Even though Jun Yan had the homeground advantage, one needs to be tough to forge iron.

"Xiao Fellow Daoist, what are your plans moving forward?" Gu Wen eyed Xiao Yunyi.

He was currently the only one who could be considered normal enough to be discharged from the hospital and was also strong — perfect to teach him.

These prodigies’ uses were not only for leveraging but could also teach him like before, thus reducing the need for Heavenly Marrow.

Xiao Yunyi seemed to perceive what Gu Wen was thinking and shook his head, "I might not be able to join you; Heavenly Spring Mountain still needs me to wrap up and prepare for the next generation to enter Immortal Land."

"And after that?"

"I will find you, and we will have our sword comparison then."

Xiao Yunyi’s response was concise, almost not requiring Gu Wen to offer any benefits.

Because now, Gu Wen was number one in Sword Dao, the only one who could improve his swordsmanship.

Knowing he couldn’t pull him into the team to draw fire, Gu Wen felt somewhat disappointed, but Xiao Yunyi was not irreplaceable; actually, Chi Yu Zi might be more useful.

Gu Wen would soon be forming his Golden Core, and with the guidance of the Wine Beggar, he could avoid many detours.

Just as Gu Wen was about to leave, he suddenly noticed Xiao Yunyi’s arm seemed not completely healed, hanging limply though it looked reattached.

A cultivator’s body is robust; unless the head is severed, the heart shattered, or vital organs completely destroyed, they could generally survive.

For someone as unbreakable as Chi Yu Zi, fatal wounds don’t exist aside from the head.

Xiao Yunyi shouldn’t have issues reattaching an arm.

Gu Wen asked anxiously, "Fellow Daoist, is there a problem with your healing method?"

"Is there?" Xiao Yunyi replied calmly, "I’m doing very well, very well indeed."

Snap!

The arm fell to 패_pushButton, and the atmosphere turned silent as they looked at each other.

After a long pause, Xiao Yunyi bent down, reattached his arm, and continued in an indifferent tone, "Indeed, there were some issues. The might of the Immortal Sword can sever everything, and residual energy prevents the arm from reattaching."

"Why didn’t you mention it earlier?"

Gu Wen saw that the other party didn’t seem too bothered, but what if the arm necrosed from being unattached for too long?

They weren’t enemies, and Gu Wen didn’t want to be the cause of Xiao Yunyi becoming a one-armed hero.