Dao Equaling the Heavens
Chapter 95 - 82: To Prove the Sword Dao Dharma!

Chapter 95: Chapter 82: To Prove the Sword Dao Dharma!

Hee Huan and Murong Suyue were stunned for a moment, then they understood the other’s intention, they were planning to strike against those sects.

"Brother Red Dust, stay calm, we are just going to rob, not to fight desperately. Not to mention anything else, the protectors of our sects would not agree to this either."

Both of them also had protectors, but since they were heirs from a major sect, the expectations were higher, and protectors generally would not offer close protection unless under special circumstances, allowing the heirs to go through better trials.

If an heir died, it could only be said to be bad luck or insufficient strength, and the sect could simply promote another one, as there were a dozen candidates for heirs.

Losing an heir was a significant loss, but cultivating a "vase" to head the sect was not just a loss, but it could lead to the sect’s extinction. What was even worse, under the mode of excessive protection, there was an inertial tendency to continuously cultivate "vases," and there might be a generation that performed extremely unfavorably.

Every major sect of ten thousand years had a legacy cold as iron. Those who preached lineage were all small sects that were not older than a millennium.

"Moreover, they don’t know exactly who robbed them; we didn’t leave any traces."

Gu Wen hadn’t lost his sanity, he shook his head and said, "I had no intention of robbing recklessly. This matter needs careful planning, and if there’s no opportunity, I will give it up, but it might require Mr. Hee to gather some information."

"It’s good that you have a measure."

Hee Huan breathed a sigh of relief, then said, "This matter is my fault, seeing thousands of pounds of spiritual medicine made me restless, I didn’t consider that those families could set a trap for us."

Gu Wen asked, "One more thing, what do you know about Heavenly Spring Mountain?"

He remembered that the other’s sect was supposed to be selling information, and it was also him who first found out about the Zhao family’s involvement with him.

As soon as this topic was brought up, the atmosphere instantaneously changed, Hee Huan reined in his smile, not answering as straightforwardly as usual, but instead asked, "Can Brother Red Dust truly trust me?"

Gu Wen’s eyes shifted slightly, he pondered for a moment, seemingly understanding the other’s intention.

Everyone knew that he was searching for the Immortality Pill, an opportunity potent enough to make someone immortal, and any cultivator would covet it. Hee Huan and his sect, the Yin Yang Two Qi Sect, were no exception. How could he ensure that what he said was true?

Everyone was an enemy, all thirsting for immortality.

However, since the other party had brought it up, he could trust him somewhat.

He responded, "I will selectively listen."

Hee Huan smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust, Brother Red Dust. My reason is actually very simple. I don’t think I can obtain the Immortality Pill. Now, I have built a connection with a future Taoist sect leader. It’s unnecessary to seek far and disregard what’s near. Is this reason sufficient?"

It would be impossible to say that he was not tempted, as that would only bring more suspicion.

Cultivation was for becoming immortal, countless people throughout history had dedicated their lives for it, and many went mad from their obsession.

The chance to become immortal, if laid before one’s eyes, was irresistible. But if it was not in sight, or one had no means to grasp it, some rational people could control themselves.

Gu Wen nodded, "That’s enough."

Hee Huan glanced at Murong Suyue, who also spoke up, "Qianlong Manor does not seek eternal life excessively, and this generation has only one True Monarch left. Entering this matter would undoubtedly destroy our legacy. I will not sacrifice the sect’s legacy for one in a million chance."

Gu Wen nodded again, only then did Hee Huan say, "Due to the Lord Emperor’s issue, today everyone knows about the possible location of the Immortality Pill, and also knows that only the Taoist Heavenly Girl can summon it."

"Regarding Heavenly Spring Mountain, my sect had already investigated clearly. I did not bring this up before because I feared it would arouse Brother Red Dust’s suspicion. First of all, it has been closed, but this is a routine of the Sword Washing Pond for thousands of years. Whenever Immortal Land opens, a Taoist Soldier will be nurtured."

Gu Wen inquired, "Is it possible to force our way in?"

"No, the Sword Pond’s Sword Array naturally exists, and there are numerous remnants of sword intents from strong sword practitioners. To attack forcefully is as difficult as killing the Lord Emperor who embodies the Dragon Vein. This is where geographical advantage helps."

After Hee Huan briefly described it, Gu Wen immediately understood.

"How can it be broken?"

"Ten Thousand Sword Path exists in Heavenly Spring Mountain, containing ten thousand steps, one step, one sword. Overcoming the ten thousand swords, one may reach the summit, but only one person can enter."

Hee Huan looked Gu Wen up and down, remembering his reckless bandit image, and said, "Brother Red Dust, you haven’t practiced sword, have you?"

"I am proficient in the Yuqing Sword Skill." Gu Wen conjured a strand of Sword Qi in his hand, the Yuqing Sword Skill had nine levels, and currently, he was only at the Second Level.

Since his Sword Intent needed continuous nurturing, Gu Wen currently only used it to defend against divine soul attacks and could not yet use it to kill enemies of the same rank or higher.rank.

"Just estimating like that won’t work, you need at least a half-step Dharma form to have a chance. And only one person can go up at a time, you still have to compete with Xiao Yunyi, better to just ask him for help directly."

Hee Huan suggested, "As long as you owe him a big favor, you should be able to persuade him. If that doesn’t work, ask your Heavenly Girl to ask for a favor."

Gu Wen pondered quietly without responding, realizing that the only way to climb Heavenly Spring Mountain without loss was indeed to seek help from Broken Sword Mountain.

But would Broken Sword Mountain help them? Did they not want the Immortality Pill?

In the middle of the night, the clanging of the watchman’s gong echoed.

The three bade each other farewell, leaving with their respective spoils. Gu Wen retrieved a small bag of Pills and a spiritual treasure shaped like an iron club from a corpse.

He sold the spiritual treasure to Murong Suyue, asking her to help forge a long spear, while he considered the mundane weapon a gift.

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Back at the inn, Gu Wen left his room and knocked lightly on Yu Hua’s door.

"Come in."

Gu Wen pushed the door open, finding Yu Hua sitting cross-legged on the bed meditating. She said, "You don’t have to knock in the future."

"I think I have found some clues about the Immortality Pill and Heavenly Spring Mountain, half a month ago Luo River burst with Spiritual Medicines, as much as a thousand jin..."

Gu Wen succinctly explained the situation, during which Ao Tang entered from the next room, getting chastised by Yu Hua for not knocking.

Both a man and a dragon looked thoughtful after hearing this, then were drawn to another issue raised by Gu Wen.

"You said before that wherever the Immortality Pill stays, a treasure land forms. Could it be possible that the Immortality Pill is inside the Sword Washing Pond, causing nearby Earth Medicine Pearls to emerge?"

Ao Tang’s expression suddenly turned grave, saying, "The Sword Pond is hard to breach. If it’s really there, I’m afraid Broken Sword Mountain might take advantage of the terrain and not let us through. If there’s a chance, no one can resist the temptation of the Immortality Pill."

"I can break through, but I can’t guarantee the consequences." Yu Hua sat on a chair, turned her head to look at Gu Wen standing by the window, her eyes probing, "Can you ascend Heavenly Spring Mountain?"

Before Gu Wen could reply, Ao Tang spoke, "The Second Ancestor was a spear practitioner, he can’t possibly be better than Xiao Yunyi, can he? Stop joking, better to send a message and involve the entire Daoist Sect, perhaps there’s a slim chance we might succeed with an earth-shattering fight."

But this chance was very slim, as doing so would make the Sanqing Taoist Sect lose the advantage of getting the Immortality Pill first, and they couldn’t be sure that the Immortality Pill was definitely there.

"Little Ancestor, right now there are only two choices, either go beg Xiao Yunyi from Broken Sword Mountain, or start a war directly."

Yu Hua ignored Ao Tang, turning a deaf ear to his words, and looked at Gu Wen again, asking, "Ascending Heavenly Spring, facing ten thousand swords, entering the Sword Pond, can you do it?"

She knew Gu Wen had once refined a spiritual treasure in a two-hour period, which was enough to rank him second on Broken Sword Mountain’s Artifact Refining list, just behind one of the Immortals, the Ancestor of Broken Sword Mountain.

Gu Wen met her gaze, quiet and profound, suddenly being taken back to a few months ago. She always had an extraordinary expectation and trust towards me.

Unexpectedly, he didn’t refuse, softly saying, "This requires the Sword Dao Dharma."

Ao Tang was stunned; it didn’t understand why Gu Wen hadn’t refused, as he would have to face the first genius of Broken Sword Mountain, the number one among martial soldiers.

In the realm of swordsmanship, to defeat Xiao Yunyi, the top genius.

It couldn’t comprehend Yu Hua’s expectations for Gu Wen, as if believing he truly was invincible, truly the unmatched genius of the world?

Ao Tang became an outsider, unable to intercept even half an inch between their gazes, as moonlight shone on their black and white robes.

After a long stare, Yu Hua smiled and said, "I believe you can do it. If not, I myself will flatten Heavenly Spring Mountain, but that would probably make it harder to settle things."

At this moment, Gu Wen wasn’t contemplating romantic feelings, but only the saying ’A gentleman dies for those who appreciate him.’ Their relationship was never rooted in romance or appearance—she wore a mask, he was plain-looking—all began simply because of talent.

"Ah."

Gu Wen sighed softly, seeming helpless as he smiled, "If you trust me, naturally I can do it, but it’s just the Sword Dao Dharma, ten thousand swords chiming together."

At that thought, Heavenly Marrow stirred.

Just a breath’s time, the Yuqing Sword Skill broke through two levels, reaching the Fourth Level.

The power of the Heart Sword was silent and unnoticed, only awaiting Gu Wen, with his back against the bright moon and a trace of white in his eyes, resembling the sword light stirring tens of thousands of miles.