SWNOVELXO Chapter 755: The Immortal Lectures
Regarding Li Xuandao's ambition, Gu An gave no comment. Every person has their own goals, and even the greatest people have their private thoughts. He himself is such a person.
Li Xuandao has the right to choose his own life, as long as he does not bring calamity to the entire world.
There are so many evil people in this world, and many who stir up warfare. Killing them all is impossible.
After chatting with Li Xuandao for half a day, Gu An wandered alone in the Tai Cang Dynasty, while Li Xuandao excitedly returned to the Imperial Study to start planning his military campaign.
Unlike the chaos in various places, the Tai Cang Continent has always been peaceful, unaffected by the trends of the world.
However, even in peaceful lands, there are people in suffering. If Gu An encounters them, he does not hesitate to help. He has the ability to save the world, but he does not do so because of the laws of the Great Dao. Helping individuals is simply because he wishes to.
Sometimes, when he sees the fate of some people change because of him, Gu An feels a sense of joy.
His figure disappeared into the vast crowd of the city, seemingly inconspicuous and insignificant to this world.
...
In the void, countless sword shadows floated in all directions, forming a spectacular sword array. Each sword shadow was larger than stars, and within the array stood a disheveled red-clothed Sword Cultivator, holding a sword, surrounded by violent and chaotic Sword Qi.
His gaze fixed on Li Ya outside the sword array. Though far apart, their eyes met, causing intense spatial fluctuations along the way.
Li Ya, dressed in black, pointed his finger like a sword, his Sword Intent emanating naturally. In the dark void behind him, a dreadful sword shadow stood, formed by his Sword Intent.
"Such powerful Sword Intent. Clearly, your cultivation level is just beginning to enter the Daoist Collection Freedom Immortal Realm, but the strength of your Sword Intent grants you the ability to excel within your realm."
The Red-clothed Sword Cultivator spoke, his tone full of admiration, seemingly unfazed by the sword array before him.
Li Ya's eyes were cold, staring at him, and asked, "From which realm do you come? Why have you come to the Celestial Spirit Great World? Why have you sacrificed so many souls to your Sword Dao?"
The Red-clothed Sword Cultivator laughed and said, "I come from the Qingyu Great World, which you should not have heard of. As for why I have come, there are unavoidable reasons. I am severely injured, my Sword Intent suffering karma retribution, and I need numerous souls to heal."
Li Ya frowned, surprised at the other's honesty.
Despite the severe injuries, he still possesses such strength!
Li Ya's heart was filled with hesitation, not fearing the Red-clothed Sword Cultivator but realizing that powerful cultivators like him from Outer Heaven are increasing. Some, like the Red-clothed Sword Cultivator, use lives for healing, while others establish sects with hidden ambitions. Whether inside or outside heaven, the situation grows increasingly chaotic.
"Seeing your aptitude, I can forgive your offense. Serve as my Sword Slave, and I can show you higher realms. This Great World will only become more chaotic, and one day, even the Immortal Gods guarding it will struggle to survive."
The Red-clothed Sword Cultivator looked at Li Ya, sneering as he spoke. At his words, Li Ya felt countless eyes in the dark observing him like cold snakes and scorpions, making him uncomfortable.
Boom—
A terrifying impact came from the dark depths, stirring the Dao Spiritual Qi along the way, causing Li Ya's black clothes to flutter, making him instinctively turn to look.
He saw two figures exuding terrifying auras rapidly colliding in the distance, their movement techniques far surpassing his perception, making him heart-poundingly fearful.
One of those auras should belong to the legendary Celestial Spirit God. The Celestial Dao Destiny and the Celestial Dao Light Layer of the Celestial Spirit Great World were completely alike, only more oppressive.
Even the Celestial God is entangled?
Li Ya thought secretly, and at that moment, a fierce wind blew towards him, making him instinctively turn back. His pupils dilated as he saw the Red-clothed Sword Cultivator penetrate his sword array, killing towards him.
The Red-clothed Sword Cultivator had a grim and horrifying smile, reaching out his right hand for Li Ya's head, like a vengeful ghost extending its hand.
...
Under the bright sun, in a bustling and prosperous city, Gu An leaned against a courtyard wall, holding a large chicken leg. As he chewed, he said indistinctly, "Zhao Zilong marched through an army of millions, relying on a long spear and a white horse to charge in and out, staining the baby in his arms with blood..."
In front of him stood a dozen children, both boys and girls, the oldest no more than thirteen, the youngest just over five, all nervously watching Gu An, waiting for him to continue.
Gu An stopped, swallowing hard as if he choked and gently patted his chest.
"Meat alone isn't enough—who will sneak a jar of wine from home for me?" Gu An asked with a smile, causing the children to burst into an uproar.
"You already spent a lot of our money on this roast chicken, and now you want a drink?"
"How can you be like that? The chicken isn't finished yet, and you want to drink?"
"Liar! Big liar!"
"Continue the story! How can you stop here?"
The children were anxious, some raising their small fists as if they wanted to hit Gu An.
The people playing in the street looked over curiously. Most found it odd that Gu An, who dressed richly, would argue with a group of children.
Mothers with children quickly moved away, fearing Gu An was a bad person.
Gu An smiled even wider, his eyes glinting, "What do you understand? If you bought the book Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it would cost more than a roast chicken. If you hired a storyteller of my caliber, it would cost even more, far beyond the price of a jar of wine or a chicken. You've got a good deal!"
An older boy argued angrily, "Stop lying! It's not an Immortal Book; it can't be that expensive!"
"Hey, don't say! There's indeed a version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms about Immortal cultivation. Do you know what cultivation technique Zhao Zilong practiced?" Gu An's words quickly dispelled the boy's anger, replaced with curiosity, as other children also showed curious expressions.
Gu An did not continue to speak but started to devour the chicken leg rapidly, the children urging him.
Bang!
A figure fell from the sky, landing on a nearby street, raising rolling dust and a strong wind, scaring the children in front of Gu An into screams.
The people in the street began to flee, turning everything into chaos.
As the dust settled, two figures appeared—it was the Red-clothed Sword Cultivator and Li Ya.
The Red-clothed Sword Cultivator held Li Ya by the neck with one hand, raising him in the air, covered in blood and very miserable.
"Still refuse to submit? I've been very restrained; otherwise this city would have turned to ashes. If you don't agree, I'll extract the souls of everyone in this city before your eyes to offer as sacrifices,"
The Red-clothed Sword Cultivator sneered, then his gaze swept around and quickly focused on Gu An and the group of children gathered by the courtyard wall, making them stand out conspicuously.
Li Ya faced away from Gu An, unable to sense his presence, but noticed the Red-clothed Sword Cultivator's gaze, glancing with his peripheral vision. His pupils shrank, and a strange smile appeared on his face.