Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 559 - 96 Immortal Sword_2

Chapter 559: Chapter 96 Immortal Sword_2

In the end, aiming too high and far.

Neither is wrong, the mistake is in taking on more than one can handle without the necessary skills.

Many people cannot truly achieve a state of tranquility and simplicity, nor do they have the ability to see through desires. It is better to let nature take its course.

The sect teaches tranquility and simplicity to young disciples to encourage their cultivation, but suppressing youthful impulses can become inner demons in the years to come.

Chi Yu Zi is a prime example. Her mental cultivation is poor, which is also related to her unique divine soul. For her, achieving sainthood of both soul and body was already not easy, let alone having a mind as still as water.

"Glazed Heart" was the Jade Sword Buddha’s assessment of her in the past, a mind as clear as glass but also as fragile.

When she was worrying about how Chi Yu Zi would face future trials, Gu Wen appeared, and all problems were solved effortlessly.

With a Saint’s protection, even a fragile Glazed Heart is safer than a Vajra.

And she herself enjoyed it.

So how should I fulfill my old friend’s last wishes? I can’t fight, nor can I use my charms.

"..."

The Jade Sword Buddha pondered, completely immersed in her own world.

In fact, what she called using her charms was just opening her monk’s robe to slightly reveal her skin.

The old friend never expected her to make any achievements in this aspect.

Gu Wen raised his right palm, seemingly in a language that even the Jade Sword Buddha could understand. The latter’s immaculate aura twisted slightly as she spoke in an ethereal voice, "It is often said that tranquility and simplicity are the righteous path, pursued by many cultivators from the three religions and nine streams."

"Thus, in the eyes of the world, cultivators do not need desires. The higher the cultivation, the more so. I see that Benefactor Gu seems not to adhere to this."

Her voice did not reach six ears, and the dancers below could not hear.

Gu Wen lazily yawned and said, "I used to think this way, but later I realized I actually quite appreciate beauty."

"At least Benefactor Gu has the mood to look, just like Benefactor Chi. You both are people of temperament."

"After many ups and downs, it’s easy to become lazy when things are calm. Things you’ve wanted to do for a long time, and things you don’t want to do are piled up."

"Is Benefactor Gu talking about reviving Yu Hua?"

"Yes."

Gu Wen drank the Jade Brew poured by Chi Yu Zi, the intoxication in his eyes making him less indifferent than usual.

He revealed some of his thoughts slightly, saying, "I fought with the Ghost Emperor ordained by the Earth Saint, fought with my master, and fought with the Immortal Sword. I know that my current self cannot shake the Earth Saint, and I doubt I can even fight the Immortal Sword."

Chi Yu Zi shook her ears attentively, just as Qingcang Master initially didn’t want Gu Wen to get involved in resurrection matters, Gu Wen never spoke to her about it either.

She understood her strength was insufficient, not enough to be involved in matters between Saints.

Strong as Qingcang was, it was only after fighting a battle with Gu Wen that he began discussing with him.

"Look at this broken sword, it clings to me leaving me helpless."

The Immortal Sword lay quietly on the mat, unmoved even after being complained about.

The Jade Sword Buddha asked, "It seems there’s never been a clear division of strength among Immortals, the same goes for little Saints."

"Immortals are like generals in an array, Saints are commanders of the three armies. They all lead soldiers to battle. It just depends on how many great paths you have."

Gu Wen pointed to his head, metaphorically saying, "I have dozens of great paths, Earth Saint can have thousands, and Immortal Sword only one."

The Jade Sword Buddha stroked her round bald head, suddenly enlightened, "Mortals without a great path are not considered transcendent, so why is Immortal Sword’s one path more powerful than your dozens?"

"Because it’s long, dozens of strands at three inches, how can they compare to a thousand-foot strand?"

"But at this rate, he’ll be caught up sooner or later, Extreme Realm Cultivators are never on a grand path."

The Jade Sword Buddha spoke bluntly, the Immortal Sword slightly unsheathed. For an instant, a wisp of Sword Intent enveloped her.

In the next moment, Gu Wen pushed the Immortal Sword back down, saying, "I must say, I hate bald monks, but I don’t particularly hate you."

The Jade Sword Buddha’s beautiful eyes showed fear, and she apologized slightly, "I have troubled you, and also offended the Immortal Sword patriarch."

The Immortal Sword’s current ability in fighting is stronger than Gu Wen’s, but ultimately it’s still just a single path. The Immortal Sword has accumulated an unknown number of millennia, while Gu Wen is only eight hundred years old.

The words are true, but they are not hers to say.

"It’s no trouble, and you needn’t apologize."

Gu Wen brought the Immortal Sword to the Jade Sword Buddha, inserting it half an inch into the mat along with the sheath, dispelling all Sword Intent and majesty.

He leaned on the Immortal Sword with one hand and wrapped the Jade Palm with the other, his face carrying a trace of intoxication.

"Hold on to it, the old one wants me to command, also wants to command me. But now is different from the past, we are no longer the young men of those days."

The Immortal Sword trembled slightly, attempting to escape from Gu Wen. Moments later it fell silent again.

It is stronger than Gu Wen, but by no means overwhelmingly so.

Finally, the Immortal Sword stopped quivering, and Gu Wen chuckled, "You see, this is the meaning of cultivation. If it were back then, I would have had to shout ’Immortal Sword patriarch, spare me!’"

The Jade Sword Buddha couldn’t help but laugh as she listened to Gu Wen’s deliberately strange tone, quickly gathering herself again.

"What are you pulling at?"

Chi Yu Zi drove the two apart, Gu Wen returned to his seat, saying, "I calculated, I currently have thirty-six paths in total. How many paths are exactly needed to break into the underworld? I’ll have to collect more Earth Official Fruit Positions to know."

In the next moment, two unfamiliar auras suddenly appeared. Though less than a hundred feet away, even those like Chi Yu Zi and Gu Wen, who existed outside the Five Elements, could feel it.

Chi Yu Zi’s expression instantly turned cold, the mist of alcohol on her face frozen into icy shards.

Thud, thud, thud.

The door was knocked, and a strong voice came through.

"Subordinate Sect Leader of the Sword Control Sect, Bai Zechuan, requests to see Yuqing Heavenly Venerate."