Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 243 - 169 Immortal Sword Comes from the East_2

Chapter 243: Chapter 169 Immortal Sword Comes from the East_2

"I am talking about Qingcang and also about you. Qingcang became an Immortal after eight hundred years, while in less than a year, without any cultivation, you achieved Dao Foundation Perfection of the ninth level and possessed three Immortal Skills. Unfortunately, each place was occupied, you could not become an Immortal, and the Sword Immortal is restricted by the Immortal Sword."

Sword Immortals are not true Immortals but are dominated by the Immortal Sword.

Gu Wen heard the underlying meaning and asked, "The younger generation has heard that the Dao Foundation Perfection of the ninth level is enough to become an Immortal."

"Indeed, but how many have achieved it throughout the ages? To my knowledge, in the last thirty thousand years, and the thirty thousand years before that, not a single one succeeded. Do you intend to be the first in thirty thousand years?"

Xuan Yue countered, though Gu Wen displayed no arrogance but humbly shook his head and said, "I possess some talent, but if the path of the Immortal Sword were slightly simpler, I wouldn’t resist it."

He indeed had such intentions, yet now it looked nearly impossible to achieve Dao Foundation Perfection. If he lacked the qualifications for a complete ninth-level completion, then the required amount of Heavenly Marrow would be astronomically high.

Yet not following others allows one to draw out more from the conversation.

A trace of helplessness flashed through Yu Hua’s eyes as she pursed her lips.

Even a Demi Immortal true body dared to scheme.

Xuan Yue said, "I fought over the Dao with the Sword Master and lost. If you choose to become an Immortal through the Immortal Sword, you’ll likely lose to him too and thus will not achieve true longevity. Moreover, missing this era might mean waiting tens of thousands of years for another chance to become an Immortal."

Yu Hua frowned and asked, "What are you trying to say?"

Becoming an Immortal is never easy, and becoming an Immortal through the Immortal Sword isn’t top-notch, but it’s certainly foolproof.

The Immortal Sword is a good choice, and Gu Wen at least has the right to choose, making Xuan Yue’s words somewhat misleading.

"Dao Foundation Perfection of the ninth level is the only way out for your esteemed sect’s prodigies, and a Sword Immortal is not a true Immortal but merely an attachment to the Immortal Sword."

Xuan Yue spoke bluntly, his eyes, usually as dry as dead stones, showed slight ripples, a strand of obsession, heavily laden with a desire for immortality.

"In the past, the Sword Master, before becoming an Immortal, invited me to be the sword master, but I declined. If I cannot become an Immortal, I would rather die."

Every word revolved around longevity, and every sentence was about becoming an Immortal.

Even Gu Wen and the others could sense his obsession; this Demi Immortal didn’t seem as free and easy as he appeared.

Xuan Yue’s emotion lasted but a moment before he returned to his desolate state, feigning a smile as he said, "Young friend, your talent ranks among the top in this era, except for that Daoist child of The Three Pure Ones, you are the closest to becoming an Immortal and are in the Great Era of Ascension. Do not waste your chance at the path of the Immortal."

"Thank you, senior."

Gu Wen bowed politely, quietly noting several pieces of information from the conversation.

Suddenly, he felt a sense of déjà vu to his time at the Dragon Bridge, where he encountered a high official at a banquet and learned in advance about some policy directions.

The Thirty-Six Immortal Skills are unique, the Great Era of Ascension, Sword Immortal not being a true Immortal, the conflict between the Sword Master and Xuan Yue.

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Above the Heavenly Altar.

Chi Ling lay on the ground, gazing at Chi Yu Zi who was on top of her; they shared identical faces.

She remained composed, a trace of barely noticeable contentment in her eyes, and spoke lightly, "Yun Li, you have indeed grown a bit, but it’s still not enough."

"Are you done speaking?"

Chi Yu Zi raised her fist high and slammed it down towards Chi Ling’s head, transforming into a bright yellow Earth Core Crystal as she fractured.

She walked down from the Heavenly Altar, holding the Earth Core Crystal high with a smile on her face.

"Red Dust, I won."

As her words fell, her body uncontrollably tilted forward, falling face-first onto the steps, with blood immediately streaming from her nose.

The injuries from the recent battle opened due to external force.

This turn of events puzzled Jun Yan and Chan Xi, as they sensed a sudden change in Chi Yu Zi’s aura. Yet it did not seem like most Secret Techniques that increase one’s power, where the aura immediately weakens afterwards.

The reason Xuanpin Tongshen is counted as a Divine Skill is because, in a sense, it is damage-free, not affecting combat strength after use and even able to continue intensifying.

Other people, when forcibly increasing their level, end up either dead or crippled.

Gu Wen flashed to the steps, helping Chi Yu Zi stand, who was still muttering, "I won."

"Yes, you won."

"Which one is next?"

"Between hearing and sight, which do you think is more important?"

"I don’t know."

Gu Wen’s eyes slightly dimmed as he smiled and said, "If you are deaf, Divine Thought can be used for communication; if blind, Divine Thought can still perceive. Neither has much difference, and neither will impact your life."

"What about a mortal?"

Chi Yu Zi had been a cultivator since childhood; mortals felt quite distant to her, as did the word ’ordinary.’

"If innate, they would drown; if not born into wealth, they ultimately can’t escape becoming a beggar on the streets. I’ve seen a few who couldn’t live long, spending their days touching the road with their hands, every step exceedingly careful."

Yet Gu Wen made no hint of hesitation, as though it was an extremely trivial matter.

Chi Yu Zi lacked the consciousness of being a mortal, now feeling more perplexed than pained. Because the five senses were not vital for her survival, she couldn’t immediately realize their importance.

Comfort is not about eliminating pain, but shifting the focus from it.

"Luckily you’re a cultivator, otherwise you’d only have sight to choose from. If you really don’t know which to pick, then choose hearing."

"Okay."

Chi Yu Zi nodded, then shakily stood up again, chewed the Earth Core Crystal a few times, then spit the shell out and handed it to Gu Wen.

Having the last part replenished, her aura surged again, endlessly approaching the Eighth Level of Dao Foundation.

But in just a few short seconds, Chi Yu Zi had already accustomed herself to using Divine Thought to coordinate her body, relying no longer on tactile sensations to react to the external world. Soon, she found Yu Hua by her side, beamingly accepting compliments from the Heavenly Girl.