Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 586 - 108 Xiao Yunyi Is About to Become an Immortal

Chapter 586: Chapter 108 Xiao Yunyi Is About to Become an Immortal

Gu Wen and the others did not continue to ride the Daoist Sect’s Immortal Boat, because the inspection team had left Sword State a year earlier and headed elsewhere before them.

It was just as well that Gu Wen didn’t want to continue working; although the inspection had never troubled him from beginning to end, the constant possibility of work was quite tiring.

Upon hearing this explanation, Xiao Yunyi was both amused and helpless, yet he understood his friend’s nature.

He was no longer the eager learner he once was.

Xiao Yunyi escorted them to the edge of Sword State, stopping beside a lakeside. The Immortal Sword vibrated slightly, seeming a bit reluctant to part.

"Brother Xiao, just drop us off here. We’re not heading to the Netherworld; everyone can live for thousands of years, so there will be a day we meet again."

Gu Wen reached out to hold the Immortal Sword.

"I’ll take this Immortal Sword away for now, lest this old thing keeps influencing you; perhaps you can use this opportunity to become an Immortal."

Although Xiao Yunyi wasn’t walking the Sword Dao, there were some intersections. Being constantly beside the Immortal Sword would affect his cultivation and might even prevent him from becoming an Immortal.

Being a Sword Immortal sounds pleasant, but ultimately, it’s a form of submission to the Immortal Sword.

"Then I’ll entrust Master to Brother Gu’s care."

Xiao Yunyi bowed deeply, his mind already resolved, yet still somewhat worried. He added, "Master’s methods are too domineering; he may sometimes offend Brother Gu, so I ask Brother Gu to be lenient."

"Master should also show more respect to Brother Gu; he is a Saint, after all, while you’re merely an Immortal. Don’t be stubborn."

Zheng!

The Immortal Sword slightly unsheathed, Sword Qi swirling, expressing a hint of dissatisfaction.

Gu Wen’s hand holding the sword hilt trembled slightly, unable to press the sword back.

Xiao Yunyi sighed helplessly and said:

"You’ve really crossed the line; many great powers are like this. The world sees those who live for hundreds of years must be Gods, but in reality, the longer you live, the more childish you become, lacking any deep thought."

Gu Wen smiled and said, "My master is also like this, very stubborn, and won’t listen to advice."

Xiao Yunyi meaningfully said, "In my opinion, you’re not much different, Brother Gu; I’m the same. When one has power, who wants to comply?"

"The journey is long, so please be careful, Brother Gu."

He bowed again, and Gu Wen and the others returned the gesture. Then, stepping through the morning mist, they left Sword State in three steps.

Xiao Yunyi returned to the sect, feeling inexplicably relieved without the Immortal Sword behind him.

Vaguely, the narrow green stone path beneath his feet began to expand, stretching towards the Sword Pond on the mountaintop.

He followed this path, unsure how much time had passed before he came to his senses, finding himself at the foot of the mountain.

As he looked back, the Sword Pond was already far away, and Xiao Yunyi stood outside the Broken Sword Mountain gate.

Xiao Yunyi showed a sudden realization, years of blockage erupted like a flood, boundless Sword Intent burst forth in the blink of an eye, finally returning to calm.

Not yet an Immortal, but already the path to Immortality.

"It’s really not that simple."

Xiao Yunyi shook his head in disappointment.

Gu Wen was much younger than him back then, yet he became an Immortal in one step. Xiao Yunyi, after accumulating for so many years, wanted to emulate Gu Wen.

Yet, when it truly came to this step, Xiao Yunyi discovered that becoming an Immortal was extremely difficult. Without external assistance, he would still need many years of cultivation.

Even with Dao Heart Enlightenment, even with the understanding of transcendence’s truth, even with the final step... it couldn’t be achieved like a sudden metamorphosis as Gu Wen did.

No wonder the ancestors needed the Taoist Field to become Immortals.

"Master, are you alright?"

A very tall woman stood inside the mountain gate, her beautiful face full of worry. In the distance was a group of old sword masters from the Sword Sect, including her master.

Xuan Wufeng was transmitting to Xie Yunnan, anxiously shouting: "Girl, it’s all up to you this time. He’s enlightening in a path other than Sword Dao, fear he might leave the sect."

"In today’s world, the likes of which haven’t been seen in a hundred thousand years; each sect has Venerables emerging, the previous generation’s Heavenly Pride is terrifying. Our Broken Sword Mountain cannot be without him; losing him might lose even our status as a First-class Sect."

"The prosperity or decline of Broken Sword Mountain depends on you!"

Xie Yunnan was perspiring.

With a mere Nascent Soul Stage, how could she influence the sect’s destiny? Moreover, the other party was her master; if he wanted to leave, who could stop him?

The old master’s words were very true; the previous generation’s Heavenly Pride was too terrifying and has now become influential, the old generation can’t stop them.

For example, her master and those few junior masters, none could be stopped by the old generation.

She could only put on a weak appearance, like when she was a child, battered by Xiao Yunyi’s training, and said in a beseeching tone: "Master, are you going to leave the Sword Sect?"

"Why would I leave the Sword Sect?"

Xiao Yunyi looked puzzled.

Xie Yunnan explained softly: "The old master and elders say that you’ve comprehended the transcendence of the Great Tao, and will go forth to establish your sect. Now that the Immortal Sword is gone, would you please not leave?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunyi was both amused and helpless, shaking his head: "I naturally won’t leave."

"Then why did you sigh?"

"Just thinking I’m not as good as Junior Master Gu."

Xiao Yunyi casually replied, then to reassure the many sect elders, he took the initiative to walk back to the mountain gate.

"My path, outsiders can’t comprehend it, nor can it be considered the grand Great Tao, there’s no need to establish another sect."

The path of emotion is too narrow and too mysterious.

Those who reach the peak of emotion, how many are there under the heavens?

Walking into the mountain gate, many elders let out a sigh of relief.

As for Gu Wen taking the Immortal Sword, many had strong opinions but dared not speak because Gu Wen’s strength was intimidating. If it were a nameless youngster, even if chosen by the Immortal Sword, it would certainly lead to a duel.