Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 275 - 185: Completing the Golden Core_2

Chapter 275: Chapter 185: Completing the Golden Core_2

Being able to hear oneself speak was already quite remarkable; back when he was by the Luo River, begging the other party to teach him swordsmanship had been met with indifference.

Now, to be able to hear Gu Wen speak was most likely because of the True Sword Dao and the Immortal Sword, both of which could kill her, fulfilling her longstanding wish to end herself.

Foolish, stupid, dull, and silly were all there; Daoist’s helper was indeed full of talent.

Gu Wen ignored the nun, turning to Jun Yan and said, "Saving a life is like creating a life anew."

Ever the rebellious one, Jun Yan replied, "I’ve saved your life so many times before, and as a father, I didn’t keep count."

"What are you doing? Are you summoning some kind of evil demon?"

Gu Wen’s gaze shifted to the eerie scene around them; he had always known that Jun Yan’s methods were inhuman, but he had turned a blind eye.

Since he was on the run himself, there was no time to cast such wide nets for concern, nor was it his place to do so.

Jun Yan chuckled without giving a direct answer and said, "They’re naturally the practices of Demon Sect people, but you needn’t worry, it’s all done with the corpses and residual souls of the Devil Clan."

"What do you usually use, then?"

Gu Wen asked in a flat tone.

Now he felt he needed to understand a bit more; he couldn’t remain ignorant of the methods used by those around him, and Jun Yan’s defiance should also be curbed a bit.

Otherwise, he might really need to send Chi Yu Zi to knock some sense into him.

Discipline mixed with kindness was necessary to maintain the team; they weren’t playing house, constantly facing danger. Jun Yan’s previous action, not immediately returning but instead heading to the Outer Realm, was somewhat dissatisfaction for Gu Wen.

Perhaps the outcome was favorable, but it was also uncontrollable.

If one day Jun Yan committed a massacre, Gu Wen would also bear the vicarious responsibility. The prodigies gathered around him were all like time bombs; since he had borrowed their power and owed them favors, it was only natural and responsible to exert a certain level of control.

"The path of the Blood Demon involves sacrificing living beings as a foundation to achieve various miraculous effects."

Jun Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly, feeling Gu Wen’s intense pressure, but he did not fly into a rage, instead choosing to openly explain.

Being pressed for answers was, of course, unpleasant, but he had similarly pressed Chi Yu Zi before because cooperation required mutual understanding.

"Previously, I conducted a blood sacrifice of the barbarians from the Devil Clan’s Earth Realm; they worship various Devil Clans as totems. Don’t worry about me going mad and slaughtering the Human Race; that’s the path of devils, not demons."

Demons and devils were often lumped together, but in reality, there was a distinction.

The Demon Path was part of the Three Religions’ orthodoxy, while the path of devils was the heterodoxy that everyone was entitled to eliminate.

Jade Sword Buddha spoke faintly, "Buddha says all beings can become humans, but Demon says not all humans are human. Those who drink blood and consume flesh are still beasts; only those who can wield a hoe are truly human."

"Your words are quite righteous for a demon."

Gu Wen glanced at him and then said, "Next time you perform such magic skills, let me know beforehand."

Jun Yan countered, "If I tell you, what do you intend to do about it?"

Gu Wen said, "I can help you, but you can’t always go your own way; things need to be clear."

The atmosphere grew a little tense, and Xiao Yunyi, the only mentally sound person present, looked away and heard nothing.

After a moment, Jun Yan appeared to soften somewhat as he said, "I’ll tell you in the future, but I’m only telling you, not asking for your permission."

"That will be sufficient."

Gu Wen also backed down a step, pondering when he might call Old Lord "Uncle" upon reaching the Seventh Level of his Dao foundation.

Then, Jun Yan continued to ponder his blood sacrifice, Xiao Yunyi continued to keep watch outside, Chi Yu Zi and Jade Sword Buddha, being rather dull, were put in a corner, leaving only Ao Tang and Gu Wen to discuss how to deal with the booty.

They could generally be divided into corpses, Demon Cores, Magic Treasures, and a small amount of Spiritual Medicine.

Magic Treasures were to be recycled by Chi Yu Zi, the rest would all be refined into Spirit Pills and then divided equally.

Excluding Ao Tang, there were six people in total; Chi Yu Zi, due to the loss of his spiritual wisdom and unable to think, handed over his share to Gu Wen, and Jade Sword Buddha, after being coaxed, also gave his to Gu Wen. So, it was Gu Wen who held half, while the other three shared the rest.

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Deep into the night, a pure white figure like the bright moon drifted back.

All those who were meditating opened their eyes, and when Gu Wen opened his, Yu Hua was already standing before him, looking down at him from above.

Her gaze was gentle and calm, showing none of the ferocity from the celestial battle just before.

Gu Wen asked, "Are you alright?"

"I’ve sustained some injuries, but nothing serious."

Yu Hua downplayed the severity, pulling out a palm-sized White Feathered Bird from her bosom, which immediately drew everyone’s attention.

The White Feathered Bird peeked around with a dazed look, as if it had not woken up or had low intelligence. But what truly captivated them was the aura it emitted; its feathers shone like moonlight, causing one’s Dao heart to fluctuate upon a gentle whiff.

A surging, irresistible desire emerged.

"This is part of the Immortality Pill; the Immortal Sword asked me to give it to you."

As her words fell, aside from Gu Wen, the rest of the company seemed to be jolted by an electric shock, returning to their senses with a heavy sweat.

Yu Hua retracted her aura, serving as a warning and for their own good.

The temptation of the Immortality Pill could twist a person’s character, and she did not wish to see the prodigies Gu Wen had gathered turn against each other over it.

Gu Wen leaned in to examine it, asking, "Why is it a bird?"

"The Immortality Pill can transform into anything; it was a severed arm when I got it, and on my way back when I flew past a bird, it turned into one."

Yu Hua stretched out her hand and plucked a feather. The White Feathered Bird cried out in terror with a tinkle like a wind chime, and the feather turned momentarily into a tiny rootlet.

"Try a taste."

Gu Wen opened his mouth and swallowed it whole.

His Fate Diagram vibrated, threads of a special medicinal charm spread throughout, enhancing his Heavenly Marrow by fifty years.