Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 273 - 184 Immortality Pill_2

Chapter 273: Chapter 184 Immortality Pill_2

"It’s a person, but it could also be anything. Before, I believed I had caught its true body, but after I killed it, I realized it was just a trick to escape detection."

The elder spoke succinctly.

Yu Hua had many questions, but she chose the one she cared about most to ask, "Elder, why are you chasing the Immortality Pill?"

"Didn’t Qingcang tell you?" The elder looked puzzled, then answered briskly, "This item comes from the Immortal Realm."

Yu Hua’s eyes widened slightly in confusion, "Does the Immortal Realm truly exist in this world?"

Throughout the Cultivation World, all sect scriptures invariably describe the realms beyond becoming an Immortal, but without exception, they were considered delusions. If the Immortal Realm truly existed, why would those Immortals who have lived for countless years still occasionally reveal themselves in the Cultivation World?

The Sanqing Taoist Sect, as the deepest-rooted sect of the Human Race, with Immortals emerging from all three of its branches, had no records of the existence of the Immortal Realm.

"The universe holds the Three Realms of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. After Jianmu, the Human Race prospered, the only constant being that Heaven and Earth remain unchanged."

The elder replied, his brief words revealing the essence of the universe, a view the vast majority of people could never glimpse in full.

"Twelve hours ago, did you witness any anomalies in the heavens and the earth?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Hua’s expression turned grave; it was twelve hours ago that she discovered the truth about the Life Span Tribulation.

It wasn’t a calamity sent by the heavenly law, but the manifestation of a supreme being’s Law.

All things have their birth and death; human life cannot exceed the Heavenly Life.

Every individual has their destined end, it’s just that previously, many found ways to cheat, making their lifespan exceed that of the heavens.

The Immortal Sword elder stated directly, "That one came from the Earth Realm, or what mortals call the Nine Netherworld. The Great Dao of heaven and earth is boundless; becoming an Immortal is not the end, it is merely no longer being a frog in a well. Above Immortals, there are even stronger beings."

"I’ve only recently become an Immortal, and I have not delved deeply into the secrets of the universe; I can only glimpse a hint through enlightenment. The Immortality Pill is harmful and not beneficial to the Cultivation World; its prolonged existence could trigger a great calamity comparable to the Life Span Tribulation."

Yu Hua pondered thoughtfully for a moment; she wasn’t truly an Immortal, and was a bit at a loss when confronted with the secrets of the universe.

What does heaven and earth have to do with me? I only need to consider how to revive my mentor.

With a shift in her thoughts, casting aside distractions, she addressed the initial question.

"This item is not the main stem; it can only be considered the largest root. It cannot revive my master, but I still need it."

"In that case, I cannot give it to you."

As their eyes met, it seemed as if lightning flashed between them, and the surrounding clouds grew ominously dark.

Yu Hua said, "Elder, I do not wish to be your enemy."

The elder of the Immortal Sword, with a cold glint in his eyes, said, "You might not wish to oppose me, but I have the right to dispose of this item since I acquired it. You may take it, but it must be used by the sword wielder of my choosing."

"So it is, please forgive the offense I must now give—eh?"

Yu Hua’s body began to radiate light, as she was about to activate her Human Immortal dharma form to fight the Immortal Sword to the death.

But hearing his last words, confusion, surprise, relief, and then intense wariness filled her eyes.

Judging by relationships, Broken Sword Mountain had been separated from the founding Sword Master by over a hundred generations, yet Gu Wen was his direct disciple.

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to call him a cherished pupil; he was the sole successor. As the Sword Master cherished Gu Wen, elders tend to have a soft spot for their lone successors.

But this is our Yuqing Sect’s person! I found him first; why do they all want to snatch him away now?

Yu Hua suppressed her discomfort; she knew to first take advantage of what she could, pondering how to secure a portion of the Immortality Pill for Gu Wen.

Now, with the guarantee from the Immortal Sword, even if she took everything, the Daoist Sects couldn’t object.

But if she took too much now, what if Gu Wen refused to return to the Yuqing Sect with her in the future?

At this thought, she felt aggrieved, somewhat reluctantly bowing and thanking the elder in Gu Wen’s stead, "In that case, I thank the elder on behalf of Gu Wen."

"Good."

The Immortal Sword elder nodded, satisfied, and then produced a three-inch jade sword from thin air.

"Pass this to him; I will come to retrieve it once Gu Wen has achieved Dao Foundation Perfection. Right now, I still need to pursue the trail of the Immortality Pill."

Yu Hua said, "Then why doesn’t the elder join us?"

"There are too many eyes on you. Jianmu would not sit idly by, and he needs more whetstones to sharpen his skills."

The Immortal Sword’s elder once again transformed into an iron sword, with a faint humming, its sword light began to envelop Yu Hua.

"If he is unable to become an Immortal, by wielding the Immortal Sword, he can be invincible in the world, pull out Jianmu and establish a grand era for humanity. If he can become an Immortal, by wielding the Immortal Sword, he can soar into the Immortal Realm, descend into the Nine Netherworld, and join me in meeting the one who could trigger the Life Span Tribulation."

Yu Hua, still ensnared in the sword light, was about to be transported thousands of miles away. With a flash of light, the brightness vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving no trace behind.

The plain iron sword stood erect in the firmament, looked upon by many great powers with eyes full of annoyance and resentment.

They resented why the Immortal Sword didn’t give the Immortality Pill to themselves, why the Immortal Sword helped the Three Pure Daoist Sect; at the root of it all, they were resenting their own inability to become Immortals.

Xuan Yue stepped forward three paces, her voice aged and hoarse, "Old friend, do you remember me?"

"Xuan Yue, you’ve aged, and you’re close to death."

The Immortal Sword hummed, and the sword’s hum turned into sound.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yue revealed a trace of joy, "I am close to death. Back then, I was too proud. I wonder if your invitation still stands?"

Without a second thought, the Immortal Sword answered, "You’re no longer worthy, even if you had agreed to become the sword master back then, you’d still be unworthy."

"Why?" Xuan Yue raised her voice slightly, the wrinkles on her face twitching, "Is it because of that youngster? He’s merely at the Fifth Level Dao Foundation, while I have reached Demi Immortal and stepped into the Asking Realm. If we were outside of heaven, he would be nothing but an ant to me!"

Indeed, how could an ant possibly compare to oneself?

The Immortal Sword remained unshakable, its voice indifferent, "If you consider him an ant living a lifetime of ten thousand years, then indeed, he is just that. But if you only cultivate for a year, you would see him as a mayfly beholding the sun and the moon."

Xuan Yue’s eyes widened as she stumbled backward, her blood flowing in reverse, causing her chest to contort in pain.

She shouted angrily, "The world never lacks geniuses; more of them have died. I’ll kill him, kill him! Today, you either kill me or I will kill him!"

If she could die by the Immortal Sword, it would be a form of release, the only dignified end Xuan Yue could think of.

Otherwise, she would undoubtedly seek Immortality in the ugliest manner, gasping for survival, and ultimately die like a dead dog.

"Go ahead, you all try to kill him. A sword meant for killing is honed through use. But make no mistake, you’re attempting to slay the future Sword Immortal. If you fail to kill him, the dao will utterly dissipate, just as the Devil Clan did to Qingcang."

The Immortal Sword’s light shone faintly but did not strike her down; instead, it soared into the sky. As the Sword Dao materialized, it seemed to reveal endless Miracle Methods, showing them the pinnacle of the Sword Dao, the transcendence of an Immortal.

"What is an Immortal? It is to be willfully carefree, to wander freely, to possess astonishing brilliance, to be undying by your hands."

"Away, away! Venture far to the feast of becoming an Immortal, to witness the talents of Immortality. If you become but meat on the table, at least you will have had your journey, hahaha!"

The Immortal Sword flew far away, unobstructed by anyone, leaving only the commoners standing there, stupefied.

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On the riverside, the bloodstains were washed away by the river water, forming red threads in the crystal-clear riverbed.

Gu Wen was cleaning the bloodstains on his arms, his fingernails already crusted with thick clotted blood. The white-haired girl squatted behind him, tugging at the hem of his clothes, her dim milky white eyes revealing no shine, her delicate features like a wooden doll.

"How much longer can you live?"

"Ten."

"Ten years?"

"Nine."

"Huh?"

Gu Wen was shocked, rising to check her breath, which showed no signs of weakness, and, on the contrary, was much stronger than at the beginning.

"I was kidding, my indestructible Taoist Body is now perfected, so I won’t die for now. My lifespan has also been extended by eight hundred years, which is a lot better than the less than a hundred years and a six-month deadline I initially had."

Chi Yu Zi’s two index fingers tugged at the corners of her mouth, forming a stiff smile, and through Divine Thought, her joyful words carried no joy.

"Aren’t I impressive? If it weren’t for that bastard taking the spot, the one to become an Immortal should have been me."

Gu Wen breathed a sigh of relief, then felt a vague sense of pain.

Chi Yu Zi had come this far under such adversity, exhausting all her efforts only to end up with a body that had lost all senses, like a prison.

This injustice was something he understood well. Gu Wen once felt this way about Zhao Feng, a worthless man who, just because he was the Prince, could stand high above him.

He had struggled with all his might to climb up, and in the end, he had to serve him like a dog.

After a brief moment of heavy thoughts, Gu Wen smiled and said, "In the future, I’ll help you kill her, and then it’ll be your turn to become an Immortal."