Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 230 - 163 A Female Taoist Comes to Join, Eighth-Transition Golden Core_2

Chapter 230: Chapter 163 A Female Taoist Comes to Join, Eighth-Transition Golden Core_2

After stabilizing his realm, Gu Wen cast his gaze towards the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill.

In an instant, a vast amount of information, even more substantial than the Eighth Transition’s, surged forth, and it took him a whole year of Heavenly Marrow just to comprehend it.

"Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, the very essence of a person, the righteous core of heaven and earth, the Eight Meridians and Nine Orifices. Once the Nine Orifices are complete, the Taoist Body perseveres, the thoughts remain indestructible, culminating in the formation of a Golden Immortal."

"Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, requires one hundred and forty years of Heavenly Marrow, Divine Skills’ Golden Light Spell requires sixty years of Heavenly Marrow, needs Golden Core to permeate the Eight Meridians."

A total of two hundred years of Heavenly Marrow, but it was worth considering to enhance the Golden Core first, then unlock the Divine Skills.

Gu Wen’s thinking was not rigid, in his view, improving the Fate Diagram was straightforward, but applying it in practice involved many variables.

For example, the Yuqing Sword Skill, which required the condensation of Sword Intent, could accelerate the condensation of Sword Intent if the Cultivation Technique’s level was raised first. Likewise, for the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, enhancing it first and then taking the Earth Core Crystal’s shell could improve the quality of the Golden Core.

This greatly reduced the time needed to consume the spiritual sword.

With a thought, the Heavenly Marrow once again transformed into shooting stars, rolling and pouring into the Golden Core.

The Golden Core quivered slightly, then fell silent again. Enlightened understanding emerged, and fragments of the Golden Light Spell could cover both hands.

"Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, the Divine Skills’ Golden Light Spell requires sixty years of Heavenly Marrow, needs the Golden Core to penetrate the Eight Meridians."

His breath evened out, and when he opened his eyes again, it was already noon on the second day.

Immediately, three gazes were cast upon him, two Divine Thoughts hanging silently in the void—one light blue tinged with white, the other green.

In the outside world, only the Sanqing Taoist Sect and Jun Yan could contact them. Judging from the aura, it was clearly not Jun Yan.

"What’s this?"

Gu Wen sent an inquiring glance.

Ao Tang replied, "One is a Divine Thought from the Upper Pure Sect, who contacted us through a Daoist Sect Secret Technique. The other is the Divine Thought of a Daoist female incarnation, also through a Daoist Sect Secret Technique."

"What do they want with the messages?" Gu Wen pondered thoughtfully. In principle, the most they would do about this matter was curse them out for venting.

Like a domestic quarrel: a few spoken words usually suffice, and it’s rare to resort to physical conflict.

Suddenly, a flash of insight sparked, and he acutely sensed something extraordinary.

"Do both parties want us to intervene in the internal strife of the Taoist incarnations?"

"Exactly, the Upper Pure Sect wants us to help the male incarnation complete the divine marriage, while the Daoist female incarnation wants us to help her avoid the divine marriage."

Ao Tang’s expression was somewhat peculiar; such situations were not unprecedented, and many had even caused ’divorces.’

Love is not omnipotent, and two completely identical people may not necessarily be suitable for each other.

The initial divine marriage was not man-made; it was merely discovered by the Upper Pure Sect that incarnations could easily grow close, particularly male and female ones. But as all three incarnations consider themselves the same entity, they don’t allow outsiders to interfere.

No matter how they quarrel, even to the point of murder, if anyone intervenes, they will unite against the outsider.

Therefore, the Daoist Sect has always been troubled by this; they cannot forcibly stop the conflict between the three. By not taking action, they might gain a Demi Immortal who failed to become a true Immortal, but getting involved would only antagonize all three incarnations.

It was the first time in history that the Daoist female incarnation was seeking assistance. How exactly had she managed to cultivate "One Qi to Three Pure Ones" to such a state?

"My opinion is to not bother with either, Yu Hua. You’re in charge."

Gu Wen first extended his Divine Thought towards the green light. Regardless of the circumstances, it was still necessary to hear the Upper Pure Sect’s perspective.

"To the Heavenly Girl, with the Daoist Sect surrounded by enemies far and wide, the world has become an adversary, and the lineage of Upper Pure has sacrificed greatly. Now, there’s a Daoist who unfortunately has deviated in cultivation, in extreme danger, and we are at a loss and filled with dread. We only hope that the Heavenly Girl, out of consideration for the bond between fellow disciples, will lend a hand, helping the Daoist escape the sea of suffering and recover the female incarnation."

Gu Wen inquired, "Is this the intention of the Huayang Venerable?"

If the Huayang Venerable himself had come to ask, Gu Wen would have agreed since it was a matter of favor.

Later, when it was his turn to become a Venerable, the other party wouldn’t likely hold him back, and the secret realms occupied by the Three Pure Daoist should also be yielded in part.

Ao Tang shook his head, "It’s not. Given Huayang’s impartial and unyielding nature, he would never do so. I suspect this is a personal action by some within the Upper Pure Sect."

Yu Hua then reminded, "Thus, there’s no need to consider the Life-saving Pearl. This Divine Thought is certainly not from the lineage of Uncle Huayang."

No benefit then?

Gu Wen immediately lost much of his interest and turned to cast his Divine Thought towards the light blue Divine Thought, feeling chills as if touching a block of solid ice.

"To my fellow disciples mired in the Red Dust, I am the female incarnation transformed from a Three Pure Daoist, ought to bind with it as Dao companions, using the union of Yin and Yang to quell internal turmoil. Yet, the Great Dao is unpredictable, and I have not inherited the Daoist’s own memories. All that he is to me is fleeting as clouds. I have no desire to be his kindling, reduced to ashes, hence I seek the assistance of Fellow Daoists."

"If Fellow Daoists aid me in escaping this predicament, I am willing to dedicate my life in exchange, aiding Fellow Daoists against adversaries."

Sincere.

This was Gu Wen’s initial reaction after comparing the two messages; the Upper Pure Sect didn’t mention any benefits, clearly aiming for something for nothing. In contrast, the Daoist female incarnation was much more sincere, openly offering her life in exchange.

Perhaps the latter had no way out, and it so happened that they were short on people.

Gu Wen contemplated for a long while, then said, "I’m thinking of agreeing to the female incarnation. We really need the assistance."

"I knew it, but how will you deal with the Daoist’s Heavenly and male incarnations then?"

Ao Tang seemed to have anticipated this. The Second Ancestor always had a steely determination to grasp any advantage.

This quality was rare in disciples from major sects, often found in those with grassroots backgrounds.

Gu Wen grinned and said, "Why should I care about them? If they dare to cause trouble, I’ll fight them all the same. It’s not like the Three Pure Venerable has given the order."

The light blue Divine Thought carried Gu Wen’s message and left.