"Should I join the Changxian Sect? Gu Yao couldn't promise on behalf of the Tianlin Continent's cultivators. Even though he knew it had nothing to do with Laozu Lou and others, those who remained would try to eliminate the residual poison. However, he couldn't peacefully consider the Changxian Sect, let alone become a member.
"It depends on them. I can't promise anything on their behalf."
"Of course." Lou Huaijing naturally knew he couldn't force it, only hoping that time would heal this scar.
Due to the busy affairs of the Changxian Sect, Lou Huaijing and Ying Muqing didn't stay long and bid farewell, leaving a generous gift for Gu Yao.
Originally, these items might not have been safe in the Changxian Sect, but Laozu Lou remembered Gu Yao and Chi Changye's lifesaving favor to Lou Huaijing. So, he took out a portion to be given to Gu Yao, all precious treasures that could help the growth of the Lotus Heart Fire, truly touching his heart.
Gu Yao thought for a moment and accepted them. Compared to his cultivation, the growth of the Lotus Heart Fire was still slow. After absorbing these spiritual materials, his cultivation would further advance due to the growth of the Lotus Heart Fire.
As for the Changxian Sect, although its power had declined and was no longer on par with sects like the Tailuo Sect, a weak camel is still larger than a horse. It was not something he and the cultivators of the Tianlin Continent could eradicate. Besides, although the Changxian Sect was the main culprit, other forces were not innocent either. Keeping the Changxian Sect could also disgust other forces.
If one wanted to investigate thoroughly, it wouldn't just provoke the Changxian Sect, but also other forces who would be eager to eliminate it. He didn't want to become an enemy of the entire continent, and the cultivators from the Tianlin Continent also needed a space to survive in the future.When it was time to leave, Chi Changye finally emerged from seclusion. Upon sensing his aura, Yin Hua knew it was time to find a place to prepare for the Infant Nascence Ceremony.
Initially, Yin Hua and his nephew were supposed to leave with Master Meng. The closest relationship they had was with Master Meng's faction. The Fengyin Pavilion managed by Yin Hua had previously joined the Chamber of Commerce, and under the suggestion of Zhang Qianfeng, Master Meng had already confirmed Gu Yao's special status and arranged a residence for him in the Hundred Merchants City, claiming that he could go there at any time.
Yin Hua quietly left with his nephew on the way, bidding farewell to Master Meng. Because they did not publicize their departure, Master Meng's group returned to the Hundred Merchants City before realizing that Gu Yao's group had disappeared. They had originally planned to establish closer relations in the Hundred Merchants City, but this plan fell through.
As the curtain fell on the conflict between the righteous and demonic factions, the exposure and escape of Huo Shu's past, and the revelation of Gu Yao's relationship with the master of the Fengyin Pavilion, business at the pavilion soared. Everyone imagined the pavilion's master as an extraordinary figure who dared to engage in a war of words with the Old Demon Tianzhu. Could an ordinary cultivator do that?
Occasionally, top-quality elixirs refined by Gu Yao appeared for sale at the Fengyin Pavilion, causing a frenzy every time. In such circumstances, could business at the pavilion not soar?
Many cultivators came to the pavilion with large sums of money, hoping to commission Gu Yao for alchemy. Currently, apart from the Fengyin Pavilion, they had no other way to find Gu Yao in person, as he had disappeared.
The stewards of the Fengyin Pavilion did not dare to haphazardly accept large sums of money and agree to their requests. However, they all had an excellent impression of this young master. Just looking at the substantial income he brought in was enough to make them happy.
Six months later, in Jiangyun City.
The reputation of Gu Yao and Chi Changye naturally spread here. Gu Yao was the senior apprentice sister Yao Dan who had stayed here years ago, while Chi Changye, who used to go by the alias Changye, was only at the initial stage of Golden Core cultivation back then. Now, he could battle fiercely with Yan Yuanjing at the initial stage of Nascent Soul cultivation. When cultivators discussed them in places like teahouses and taverns, it made people wonder if these two really stayed in Jiangyun City before?
Remembering how Chi Changye used to go by the name Changye and was only at the initial stage of Golden Core cultivation back then, it was hard to believe that he could now battle fiercely with Yan Yuanjing at the initial stage of Nascent Soul cultivation. For them, it seemed like something out of a legend.
"If you keep saying that, won't this person called Chi Changye soon break through to become a Nascent Soul cultivator?" someone joked."That's hard to say. Perhaps he will have a breakthrough in another year or two. I heard that Chi Changye went into seclusion after a fierce battle with Senior Yan. He was already a consummate Golden Core stage cultivator. If he has another breakthrough, won't he be ready for the Infant Nascence Ceremony?"
"Regardless of whether he can break through to the Nascent Soul stage, I think our main concern should be the Mu family in our city. They were the ones who sent people to hunt down Master Gu Dan and Senior Chi, forcing them to flee into the deep mountains."
"Mu An from the Mu family was also just a cultivator at the early Golden Core stage back then. What's his cultivation level now?"
"It seems he's still at the early Golden Core stage. Do you think everyone can advance their cultivation like Senior Chi, as if they've taken some miraculous elixir, and their cultivation level shoots up?"
"You guys don't know. It's said that during the battle between Senior Chi and Senior Yan, their sword qi left a deep trench, and the remnants of their sword qi are still there. So many sword cultivators have rushed over from far and wide, hoping to comprehend their own sword qi and even sword intent using the remnants there. On our Qianhao Continent, in terms of sword cultivation, there are no cultivators who can surpass these two."
"Really? It's a pity. Our Jiangyun City is too remote and far from there. Otherwise, we could also go there to admire it."
Just hearing others' descriptions is thrilling enough; seeing it with one's own eyes would surely be even more astonishing. Compared to other places, Gu Yao and Chi Changye had at least stayed in this city for some time, so people here were more enthusiastic about discussing these two.
In this teahouse, there were people from the Mu family and also from the Yan family, feeling complex and emotional as they listened.
If it were anyone else daring to ridicule the Mu family, the Mu family members would have intervened long ago. However, these two were not people that the Mu family could afford to offend. Even Mu An, who had a Nascent Soul stage master behind him, the people within the Mu family knew that in recent years, Mu An seemed to have been neglected by his master. There were even rumors about it within Jiangyun City.
Some in the Yan family still remembered the scene when they first encountered Gu Yao and his group at sea. In the blink of an eye, they had become renowned figures across the entire continent. The disparity between individuals is truly immense.Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from the sky, causing the expressions of the cultivators in the teahouse and throughout the city to change. This change reminded them of the scene more than eight years ago, when Gu Yao and his companions successively formed their cores and triggered the heavenly tribulation. Could it be that someone else was forming their core and undergoing tribulation near Jiangyun City again?
Many cultivators flew into the air, including some Golden Core cultivators who rarely appeared in the city. This time, the momentum was much greater than before, and it seemed to be coming from the direction of the sea. What exactly was happening?
Several Golden Core cultivators met each other, their eyes filled with shock. "This isn't a Golden Core tribulation; it's very likely a Nascent Soul tribulation. How could there be a cultivator undergoing Nascent Soul tribulation near our Jiangyun City?"
"Should we go and take a look?"
"Sure, it's beneficial for our cultivation to observe. Let's go."
After speaking, several Golden Core cultivators immediately flew out towards the direction of the sea. Their conversation was not concealed, so it quickly spread among the other cultivators. This time, it wasn't a Golden Core tribulation, but a Nascent Soul tribulation! The entire Jiangyun City was in an uproar!
In Jiangyun City, Golden Core cultivators were already considered remarkable. Some cultivators had never seen a Nascent Soul cultivator in their entire lives, and now someone was undergoing Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation nearby. This was undoubtedly a major news that shocked the entire city.They also wanted to go and observe, but the Nascent Soul tribulation was too intense for Qi Refining and Foundation Building cultivators. They could only watch from a distance and then discuss eagerly. Who exactly was this newly emerged Nascent Soul cultivator? Of course, it was also possible that it was a demonic cultivator.
One of the cultivators who had been discussing Gu Yao and Chi Changye suddenly had a wild idea, "Could it be Senior Chi Changye?"
"That's preposterous. Even if it were Senior Chi, why would he choose to undergo tribulation here? Why not somewhere else?"
Several Golden Core cultivators from a few families within the city, along with the elder from the Lingyuan Pavilion, flew out of the city towards the direction of the commotion. At the same time, several demonic cultivators and nearby Golden Core cultivators also made an appearance. Thanks to the auction from years ago, there were now several more Golden Core cultivators in this area.
In reality, the center of the heavenly tribulation was still quite a distance from Jiangyun City. However, the Nascent Soul tribulation was so grand that it couldn't go unnoticed.
Even Golden Core cultivators who used to have conflicts met and discussed who this cultivator undergoing tribulation might be, whether they could successfully undergo tribulation, and what impact it might have on Jiangyun City if they succeeded.
They traveled the whole day before reaching the vicinity of the heavenly tribulation. However, all they could see were the gathering tribulation clouds above and the occasional thunder tribulation, while the sea area was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see the center of the tribulation or who was undergoing it.
The elder from Lingyuan Pavilion cautiously said, "It seems that the cultivator undergoing tribulation doesn't want to be disturbed, hence this arrangement. The mist ahead is probably not simple."
He intended to stop here, believing that there would still be gains from observing here.
However, some cultivators were not willing to give up. But how much effect could mere mist that obstructed their line of sight have?Watching a cultivator undergo the Nascent Soul tribulation not only served to increase the comprehension of Golden Core cultivators, but also had a very important aspect. After the cultivator failed the tribulation, they could take advantage of the situation to seize the items left behind by the cultivator. Moreover, if the cultivator was seriously injured after the tribulation, even if they successfully underwent it, they might not be a match for the Golden Core cultivators, who could take advantage of their vulnerability.
With this in mind, a few cultivators still flew into the mist.
"The thunder tribulation is really powerful. I remember seeing a Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation from afar before, but it wasn't as grand as this one."
This statement caused some cultivators to change their expressions. "So, it means that this cultivator undergoing tribulation is not just powerful, but also exceptionally talented, which makes their heavenly tribulation much stronger than that of ordinary cultivators."
"Thank goodness we didn't go in. It's better to stay outside and observe. Maybe we can establish a good relationship."
"Yeah, setting up such a formation clearly shows that they don't want anyone to disturb them. If someone knowingly disobeys, then they can't blame others for taking action."
As soon as these words were spoken, strange cries came from within the mist.