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After saying goodbye to Wu Jue, in the following days, Gu An could see many Supreme Sect disciples flying over the Third Medicine Valley and Mystic Valley.

The Supreme Sect had started going to war!

Gu An stood on the balcony, looking into the distance. He could see the Wanji Forest erupting into battle, with the sects that had arrived first launching an offensive against the Ephemera Sect.

Unfortunately, forty Mystic Heart Realm Great Cultivators joined forces, becoming nearly invincible. Ultimately, the various dynasty cultivators returned defeated, waiting to gather more strength.

Gu An then looked towards the Dustless Wasteland, reoccupied by the Ephemera Sect. Continuous streams of Ephemera Sect cultivators flew out from the entrance of the Nine Nether Road, all heading toward the Taichen Dynasty.

The nine dynasties comprised of Taicang, Great Yu, Chentang, Tianwei, Taichen, Hanlu, Great Zhao, Great Jiang, and Wuzhen.

The Taichen Dynasty was relatively weak, situated at the center of the nine dynasties with a vast territory, now occupied by the Ephemera Sect.

From a macro perspective, Gu An saw that around the Taichen Dynasty, cultivators were continuously heading to provide support, a very spectacular sight.

As Gu An watched, he couldn’t help but feel his blood boil, wanting to join in the excitement.

However, he needed to guard his Medicine Valley, as that was the most important task.

Moreover, if he acted prematurely, that Mahayana Cultivator might not show up.

The opponent had been silent until now, making Gu An believe they were definitely preparing something.

The gigantic sacrificial platform in the Wanji Forest looked like a target to Gu An. He suspected that the Ephemera Sect would sneak attack the Supreme Sect.

Not only did he have this suspicion, but the Supreme Sect also showed caution, with a Mystic Heart Realm Great Cultivator currently guarding the sect, and it wasn’t Ancestor Xuan Quan.

A month later.

The number of patrols in the cities of the Supreme Sect increased, with a tense atmosphere permeating the sect, even affecting the servant disciples in the Third Medicine Valley and Mystic Valley.

As the chief disciple of Mystic Valley, Lu Jiujia began arranging disciples to take turns guarding the mountain tops around the Medicine Valley to prevent any demon cultivators from the Ephemera Sect from approaching.

The Third Medicine Valley was similarly vigilant, with deacons taking turns patrolling with their disciples.

On this morning, in the Third Medicine Valley.

After morning exercises ended, Gu An was walking towards his pavilion when he seemed to sense something, his expression changing slightly though he did not stop walking.

Boom!

A thunderous roar suddenly echoed across the sky, startling everyone in the valley, making them turn and look.

From the direction of the inner sect, rolling thunderclouds appeared, sweeping towards the Third Medicine Valley, seemingly ready to cover the entire sky.

“What was that sound just now?”

“Could it be an attack from the Ephemera Sect?”

“But isn’t the Ephemera Sect in the Taichen Dynasty?”

“Since our Supreme Sect ranks among the top of the nine dynasties’ sects, if we were destroyed, the morale of the nine dynasties would certainly plummet.”

“I hope it doesn’t involve our Medicine Valley…”

Disciples gathered and began discussing.

Gu An also stopped in his tracks, standing by a wooden fence at the edge of a garden, looking into the distance, observing the battle in the sect’s main city.

The sect’s main city was the largest city of the Supreme Sect. Inner Sect disciples could enter the city but could not reside there; only the high-ranking individuals of the Supreme Sect lived there.

At this moment, two Unification Realm Great Cultivators were fighting in the sect’s main city. As their battle progressed, more cultivators joined in, eventually forming a large-scale melee.

It wasn’t an attack from the Ephemera Sect but rather spies from the Ephemera Sect starting to act.

After watching for a while, Gu An realized that the troublemakers seemed to come from the same family.

Lu Lingjun approached Gu An and said: “Valley Master, from now on, do not leave the Medicine Valley.”

She also looked towards the sect’s main city, eyes filled with gravitas.

She had sensed the presences of at least five Unification Realm cultivators!

Just Unification Realm cultivators weren’t enough to unsettle her. She had a premonition that something extremely dreadful was about to happen.

Gu An nodded lightly, then continued to watch the battle.

The Third Medicine Valley quickly darkened, as if night had fallen.

Rumble—

A deep thunderous sound echoed across the sky, making it seem as if an ancient ferocious beast was roaring in the sea of clouds, creating a deafening noise.

“It is time for you to show yourself. Our battle will determine the fate of the Supreme Sect!”

A cold, indifferent voice echoed throughout the entire Supreme Sect, making everyone who heard it feel a heavy pressure on their chest, very uncomfortable.

Lu Lingjun’s face changed slightly. She could confirm that the owner of this voice had a cultivation level beyond the Unification Realm!

Gu An saw someone walking among the clouds. That person wore a black robe, had a purple crown on their head, and eighteen golden short swords floating behind them. As they walked forward with sleeves fluttering in the wind, they stirred up waves of energy, giving an imposing aura reminiscent of a dragon’s presence.

Fifth layer of Mystic Heart Realm!

This person was likely among the upper echelons of the Ephemera Sect, with a cultivation level three layers higher than any Mystic Heart Realm Great Cultivator in the Supreme Sect.

Meanwhile.

In the inner sect city, inside the Book Collection Hall.

Elder Xu Lu stood in front of the counter, watching a figure walking down the stairs from afar. He couldn’t help but ask: “How confident are you?”

Following his gaze, an old man with an immortal demeanor dressed in black robes came walking down the stairs, holding a horsetail whisk, his expression calm.

He didn’t stop, continuing down the stairs, leaving only one sentence:

“I will do my best.”

Xu Lu turned to look out the window. The rolling thunderclouds looked like a black ocean, stirring up huge waves, oppressive and horrifying. Worry appeared in his eyes.

“Today is the first time since reaching Mystic Heart that I combat another Mystic Heart Realm. May I know your name?” The old man’s voice echoed throughout the entire Supreme Sect, bringing the restless cities to silence.

Mystic Heart Realm?

Lu Lingjun was also hearing this realm name for the first time.

Above Unification is Mystic Heart?

Lu Lingjun’s divine sense captured the figure in the clouds, her eyes filled with longing.

She must reach this realm!

No!

She would surpass the Mystic Heart Realm!

“I am Venerable Chi Qian of the Ephemera Sect. Dying by my hand would not be in vain for one who has reached Mystic Heart!”

The earlier voice rang out again, with an arrogant tone that made the Supreme Sect cultivators worry for Ancestor Kusong.

Boom—

A tremendous pressure descended, covering the entire Supreme Sect. The thunderclouds in the sky churned violently, and almost all the cities lit up with protective light screens, using formations to resist the pressure from the battle in the sky.

Venerable Chi Qian and Ancestor Kusong were already engaged in combat!

The two fought fiercely high in the sky, not affecting the ground below, but their pressure was so immense that even the mountains between heaven and earth trembled.

Lu Lingjun stared intently at the sky, not wanting to miss any details of the battle between the two Mystic Heart Realm Great Cultivators.

Gu An couldn’t help glancing at her.

Hmm?

She wouldn’t gain Path Enlightenment from this, would she?

After a while.

Lu Lingjun was still deeply absorbed, while Gu An turned and walked towards the valley entrance.

The Ephemera Sect had not only sent Venerable Chi Qian, but also an even more powerful presence. That person had already reached the entrance of the Third Medicine Valley.

From a distance, Gu An saw a woman in white walking towards the valley entrance, wearing a bamboo hat, looking very mysterious. Her hands were placed in front of her lower abdomen, white as snow, with a dignified demeanor, as if she were a fairy descended to the mortal world. It was hard to associate her with the demon cultivators of the Ephemera Sect.

[Fairy Bai Xia (Ninth Layer of Mystic Heart Realm): 2180/4900/6500]

Ninth Layer of Mystic Heart Realm!

This truly was an attempt to flatten the Supreme Sect in one fell swoop!

Gu An sighed inwardly and walked quickly.

Soon, he stood before Fairy Bai Xia, cupping his hands in salute: “The Ephemera Sect is causing chaos. May I ask what brings you here, senior?”

Fairy Bai Xia’s bamboo hat was draped with a veil, her red lips faintly visible, likely painted with thick lipstick.

This witch was very cautious, using some secret technique to make her cultivation appear at the first layer of the Core Formation Realm.

“Little brother, the spiritual energy in this Medicine Valley is so abundant, your identity must not be simple. Tell me, who are you?” Fairy Bai Xia’s voice was melodious, captivating.

Gu An raised his hand and grabbed her wrist, saying: “I am just an ordinary outer disciple of the Supreme Sect.”

Fairy Bai Xia laughed, her laughter filled with chill. She did not struggle against Gu An’s grip and used Sound Transmission Skill: “It’s said that Sword Venerable Fudao is only active within a thousand miles. Little brother, if you have information about Sword Venerable Fudao, I can spare your life.”

Gu An had anticipated her using Sound Transmission Skill, so he chose to listen to her finish.

Gu An’s expression turned serious: “It seems you are indeed a demon cultivator!”

In an instant, Fairy Bai Xia felt a domineering and unparalleled force invade her body. Her face, hidden under the veil, turned pale with fear. She tried to shake off Gu An’s hand but found she couldn’t.

Her wide, beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief.

More terrifying was that she couldn’t speak or let her Primordial Spirit emerge.

She had never experienced such a horrifying feeling.

Her cultivation realm rapidly dropped, her Primordial Spirit being pressed deep into her soul. Her cultivation fell to the first layer of the Core Formation Realm, matching her outward appearance.

“Impossible…”

Fairy Bai Xia was nearly in despair. The opponent’s might and the drop in her cultivation left her utterly irrational.

In her desperate gaze, Gu An took out a pearl.

The Thousand-Shadow Pearl given to him by Lv Baitian!

With his left hand still holding Fairy Bai Xia’s wrist, Gu An pressed the Thousand-Shadow Pearl onto her abdomen with his right hand.

“Demon cultivator! Take this!”

Gu An shouted, and with a loud boom, the Thousand-Shadow Pearl burst into dazzling light. Spears of strength energy exploded, turning Fairy Bai Xia into a bloody corpse, covering Gu An in blood.

The Thousand-Shadow Pearl couldn’t kill a Mystic Heart Realm cultivator. Before using the pearl, Gu An had forced her soul to scatter with mana, causing instant death.

His shout attracted the attention of many servant disciples.

Lu Lingjun suddenly appeared in front of Gu An. Seeing him covered in blood, she frowned and asked: “Are you alright? Why didn’t you call me just now?”

Gu An pretended to be terrified: “I thought it was an Inner Sect disciple. It turned out she was a demon cultivator from the Ephemera Sect! Quickly destroy the body to avoid future trouble from the Ephemera Sect!”

He was trembling as he held the Thousand-Shadow Pearl.

Killing Fairy Bai Xia granted him an additional four hundred ninety-five years of life span, not bad!

Lu Lingjun, looking at the terrified Gu An, immediately cast a spell to burn Fairy Bai Xia’s body with spiritual fire. The residual mana in Bai Xia’s body aided the burning, quickly reducing the body to ashes.

Lu Lingjun couldn’t detect the Nirvana Realm’s mana. These were vastly different powers.

But she could confirm that the opponent indeed had the cultivation of the first layer of the Core Formation Realm.

Watching the ashes, Gu An sighed with relief, muttering: “It’s a pity she didn’t have a storage bag or storage ring…”

Lu Lingjun retorted: “You don’t seem too scared, considering you look so timid. You are a Golden List Genius, and an initial Core Formation Realm demon cultivator scared you like this!”

She began to reflect on the insights she gained from witnessing the battle earlier.

She seemed to have grasped something.

The Mystic Heart Realm was indeed fascinating!

The gap between the ninth layer of Unification Realm and the Mystic Heart Realm was unimaginable.

She suddenly felt that only by achieving the Mystic Heart Realm, one can be considered a truly powerful cultivator!