Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 179 - 139 Immortal Sword Sword Intent Reappears

Chapter 179: Chapter 139 Immortal Sword Sword Intent Reappears

Demi-immortal?

Gu Wen’s eyes darkened. After the great battle at Heavenly Spring Mountain, he had witnessed the power of a demi-immortal, an existence capable of contending with Yu Hua.

Perhaps many people attacking together would have no way to affect Yu Hua, and they might even be crushed on the spot, but his methods were already sufficient to bypass Yu Hua and strike directly at Gu Wen.

Yu Hua openly asked, "Who?"

"A venerable name must not be spoken lightly. This person has achieved the pinnacle of the Golden Core realm."

Ao Tang was very cautious and did not directly speak the name.

Hearing the name and knowing the cause and effect was not a capability all demi-immortals possessed, but he could not guarantee that the demi-immortal Chi Ling did not have this ability.

"She is searching for someone, the young girl from the Sword Control Sect at Heavenly Spring Mountain. Is she with you? If so, I advise you to quickly sever ties, do not get deeply involved."

The sound transmission from thousands of miles away was repeated with an unprecedented grave tone.

"She is an essential part of that demi-immortal’s ascension. Any action you take around her could become an impediment in her path."

’Is she Chi Yu Zi’s sister?’

Gu Wen subconsciously looked at Chi Yu Zi. Since it was a sound transmission to his ears, Chi Yu Zi and Jun Yan were not aware of its content.

However, they noticed the change in Gu Wen’s expression and looked at him curiously, wondering what had happened.

Seeing Gu Wen look towards her, Chi Yu Zi took the opportunity to ask, "What’s wrong?"

"Your sister seems to have come looking for us," Gu Wen admitted openly. "She has not discovered us yet, but she has found the protector of the Sanqing Taoist Sect."

Chi Yu Zi’s expression darkened instantly, her eyebrows looking like sharp steel knives, her aura gloomy and oppressive.

She did not shout or scream, but the intense killing intent was calm.

Without her usual pretense, she sincerely said, "I’ve caused you trouble, but I cannot leave yet. I hope to seek the protection of the Sanqing Taoist Sect."

She had just taken her first steps and could not return to the Sword Control Sect. Gu Wen could help her cultivate an indestructible Taoist body, and Yu Hua could protect her from the demi-immortal’s prying eyes.

Meanwhile, Ao Tang’s voice also reached both Gu Wen and Yu Hua.

"Huayang personally ordered that you expel Chi Yu Zi immediately. Now the Sanqing Taoist Sect can no longer involve itself in the matters of the Sword Control Sect, we cannot afford to provoke a demi-immortal."

Expel Chi Yu Zi?

Gu Wen frowned slightly. He undoubtedly disagreed with this decision.

Because it touched upon his interests, he was relying on Chi Yu Zi to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, and he could learn from her as she cultivated the indestructible Taoist body.

Moreover, having been through life and death at Heavenly Spring Mountain, it was impossible for him to sever ties with a friend under the guise of safety.

Humans were not tools driven by interests. Cultivation required unity of knowledge and action. How could one seek immortality if even that unity was not achieved?

Regardless of how the Sanqing Taoist Sect considered it, Gu Wen primarily considered himself, and his own sense of morality was at stake.

"In the military, orders from superiors are sometimes not followed, let alone decisions made from afar. We should not rashly jump to conclusions on certain matters."

Gu Wen refused decisively yet subtly. Naturally, he would not bluntly say ’Huayang, you old fool, know nothing,’ nor would he use emotions to argue.

"Please convey to elder Ao Tang a message for Elder Huayang that Chi Yu Zi is very important to us. This matter requires long-term consideration. Please ask the Venerable Head Master to weigh this carefully."

On the other side of the Divine Thought, Ao Tang was utterly speechless.

"So, you’re playing Taiji with me here? This doesn’t sound much different from a refusal, just less harsh."

But Ao Tang did not expose it. He saw no need to conflict with Gu Wen on this matter and said, "This resolution has already passed in the Jade Emperor Hall. Disciples have no right to object, but the true transmission of the main branch can be an exception. Speaking of which, the Venerable of Yuqing Sect has passed down an item to me, which has brought you into the Yuqing Sect. Are you willing?"

"Gift from an elder, I dare not decline."

Gu Wen naturally did not refuse, although he did not understand the significance of this true transmission of the Yuqing Sect. However, it was, after all, a form of identity.

At the same time, he learned that the Jade Emperor Hall functioned as the highest decision-making body of the Taoist Sect, and the disciples had no right to object.

From this glimpse, one could see the clear hierarchical structure within the Sanqing Taoist Sect, and these True Monarchs and great powers would follow procedural rules, rather than being straightforwardly ruled by the strongest.

This was clearly to Gu Wen’s advantage, like the present passing the buck.

Originally, he had intended only to be polite. If the Venerable Huayang harshly scolded him, Gu Wen would not have been annoyed but would have even more ’humbly’ asked him to reconsider.

Could he really cut off his support to Yu Hua? It was also because of this support that Gu Wen remained amiable; otherwise, who would care about him?

Ao Tang transmitted a message: "In that case, I will report back to the Sect."

Gu Wen turned to Chi Yu Zi and gave a thumbs-up, saying, "Problem temporarily resolved. We can discuss this matter later."

With this back and forth, along with the disagreement between the Sword Control Sect and the Sanqing Taoist Sect, months would probably pass.

"Thank you. I owe you another favor."

Chi Yu Zi nodded in gratitude and then looked toward Yu Hua.

She was actually the key. Although Yu Hua had not stopped Gu Wen just moments before, which was a form of tacit agreement, it was still important to confirm.

Yu Hua’s face was veiled by a light gauze, and her ethereal voice followed, "If he agreed, then consider that I have agreed too."

"Jun Yan, what do you think?"

Gu Wen sought the opinion of seemingly unrelated parties.

Although not related, the risk was borne by everyone, and bringing everyone on board was the first quality of an effective leader.

If the balance was off, the team spirit would dissipate.

Jun Yan said, "From the perspective of interests, it’s harmful and not beneficial to me, but from the perspective of long-term cooperation, I hope to see such non-utilitarian decisions because I might also face such a situation."

"This I also feel the same."

Gu Wen nodded in agreement, though in fact it was not Chi Yu Zi who was in trouble but rather himself and Yu Hua.

A mere Demi Immortal, the Heavenly Spring Mountain had already intervened with three or four Demi Immortals.

Did Chi Yu Zi and Jun Yan have a role in this vast situation involving Demi Immortals?

The answer was obvious, Jun Yan having reached the Seventh Level with a fulfilled Sixth Level Taoist Foundation and Chi Yu Zi having reached the fulfilled Sixth Level Taoist Foundation. They were not far from the top.

Yet now, they were only weak compared to the Demi Immortal, but among the majority of the other powerhouses, they were among the best.

Otherwise, how could they consider killing Wenren Wu?

"The Protector should come over, you have been cautious enough, but you still underestimated the power of the Demi Immortal."

Yu Hua suddenly spoke, causing everyone including Ao Tang to be stunned.

A red bird landed on the tree branch, watching the four people by the riverbank.

Yu Hua also watched it, their gazes meeting without much fluctuation in emotion.

Chi Yu Zi was on high alert, Jun Yan silently retreated two steps, and a divine light flew from afar, crossing hundreds of miles in an instant, and landed thunderously after three breaths.

A strange beast with the head of a dragon and the body of a horse stood before Gu Wen, Ao Tang slightly bared his sharp teeth and said, "Little Ancestor, it seems the old man is dragging you down this time."

Yu Hua shook her head and said, "It doesn’t matter..."

Buzz!

Yu Hua’s gentle voice had not completely reached their ears when another vastly more immense sound roared into their ears, Gu Wen only saw Yu Hua raise her hand to point in the void, and it seemed as if a giant struggled against her in the dark.

Boom!

The surrounding vegetation pressed to the ground, the river water level behind them dropped by a meter, stretching along both banks and resounding for miles.

For a long time, a buzzing sound lingered in Gu Wen’s ears, his body slightly swayed, and his Qi and blood surged.

"She alone can hardly trouble me."

Yu Hua’s voice entered his ears, all returned to calm, and a thousand-meter radius centered on them sank half a meter.

"Taoist Heavenly Girl."

Mysterious sounds came from all around, the red bird sizing up Yu Hua with a touch of curiosity and admiration in its eyes.

"You have actually transformed the power of that being into your own, appreciating the utmost might of the Immortal from the body of a mortal. How about we make a deal?"

"No deal."

Yu Hua shook her head, the so-called deal being nothing more than realizing that force could not dominate, thus trying to reach an objective through compromise.

This was normal, the powerful possessed all, and she, being stronger than her opponent, naturally had the right to refuse.

"What if it’s about the Immortal Sword?"

At these words, everyone’s expressions subtly changed. Chi Yu Zi was the most nervous; she looked at Gu Wen and saw that he showed interest.

’This guy...’

How could he not be interested?

Gu Wen was no saint, he very much desired an Immortal Sword, a nuclear weapon that could solve all problems.

Moreover, he possessed the sword scabbard and was the only one who knew the True Sword Dao. If the Immortal Sword could be controlled or possessed, Gu Wen undoubtedly had the most legitimacy.

But he knew what was important, and said, "We accept all conditions except handing over Chi Yu Zi."

Silence!

Everyone was stunned, not expecting someone to be so shameless.

The red bird was no exception; after a long silence, struggling with the impulse to correct this presumptuous junior, her killing intent not yet displayed when it felt like the sky was falling and the earth was sinking.

Yu Hua’s gaze slightly flickered, more potent than her incarnation at this place.

The red bird turned its head towards Chi Yu Zi, the sword box girl half-hidden behind Yu Hua, her gaze filled with wariness.

"Yun Li, I know what you seek, and I can give you what you want. You won’t live past a hundred in your current state; is a thousand years of life enough for you?"

Chi Yu Zi coldly responded, "More words are useless."

A thousand years of life was a lot, more than ten times her remaining lifespan, but she no longer wanted to be a caged bird.

"It’s quite a pity then."

The red bird spread its wings and departed, Yu Hua struck out with a hand.

Boom Boom Boom!!!

Time seemed to freeze for an instant, the red bird turned its head, its gaze in that instant seeming to wield the force of tens of thousands to strike back.

In the moment the two clashed, the space of the Immortal Land, as stable as a rock-hard mountain, slightly trembled.

"Heavenly Girl, I have no intention of competing with you."

The red bird spoke, these words indicating she was in an absolute disadvantage in the struggle with Yu Hua, and the mountain-like force mercilessly swallowed her.

When she sought them out, she was already an enemy.

A strand of hair fell from mid-air, Yu Hua grasped it between her fingertips, three inches long, containing a thread of Sword Intent.

The Immortal Sword remnant inside Gu Wen slightly vibrated.

"Immortal Sword Intent, how did she obtain it?"

Yu Hua felt a slight puzzlement.

Logically, the Immortal Sword had achieved Dao and was now untraceable, but it should not have been obtained by a Demi Immortal.