Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Demon Galloping, Legend of the Demon Ancestor

“The Seven Stars Spirit Realm is so powerful, why do you need to invite me? Just wait until I beg you in the future.” Wu Jue replied stiffly.

Upon hearing this, Lord Wei of the Heaven shook his head and smiled, showing no sign of anger.

In the following time, Gu An watched as Lord Wei of the Heaven boasted about how powerful the Seven Stars Spirit Realm was. Unfortunately, no matter how eloquent he was, he couldn’t convince Wu Jue.

Wu Jue’s attitude made Gu An feel amused.

If Wu Jue knew that Lord Wei of the Heaven was actually at the Mystic Heart Realm, how would he react?

Suddenly, a figure appeared behind Lord Wei of the Heaven. Gu An looked up and saw Wu Jue’s current master, Zhou Yu.

[Zhou Yu (Unification Realm Ninth Layer): 864/2000/3100]

To become a member of the Venerable Pavilion, besides having a high cultivation level, his talent must also be top-notch—not a bit inferior to Lv Baitian.

Zhou Yu looked at Lord Wei of the Heaven and said, “Senior Lord Wei, Wu Jue is my disciple. Can we talk somewhere else?”

Lord Wei of the Heaven turned his head to look at him and pondered, “You are called Zhou Yu, right?”

“That’s right. Five hundred years ago, I cultivated under your knee for several years.” Zhou Yu’s tone was slightly respectful.

Wu Jue stood up and saluted his master.

Lord Wei of the Heaven suddenly realized and laughed, “I see. In that case, let’s talk someplace else.”

All the disciples around who were drinking and making merry were watching them. Continuing to discuss here was indeed inappropriate.

Without waiting for Wu Jue to greet Gu An, Zhou Yu grabbed his shoulder and disappeared on the spot.

Lord Wei of the Heaven, however, smiled and nodded at Gu An, who then raised his hand to salute in return.

After Lord Wei of the Heaven disappeared, a smile appeared on Gu An’s lips.

He picked up the wine jug, poured the wine cups for himself and Wu Jue to the brim, then raised his cup towards Wu Jue’s cup and whispered, “Hope your future is bright and you soon become famous throughout the world.”

After saying that, he drank alone, finishing it in one gulp.

After drinking, Gu An got up and went downstairs, settled the bill, and left the inn.

He did not go straight back to the Third Medicine Valley but headed towards the Inner Sect’s Book Collection Hall.

Since Gu An borrowed the “Chronicles of the World” and the continental map from the Inner Sect’s Book Collection Hall, he had established a relationship with Elder Xu Lu. Over the years, the two often exchanged about the “Green Hero Travelogue,” forming a friendship of an age gap.

It is worth mentioning that Gu An also made the acquaintance of Ancestor Kusong in the Book Collection Hall.

Ancestor Kusong hid his Supreme Elder identity and befriended Gu An under the guise of an Inner Sect disciple, and Gu An did not expose him.

When he arrived at the third floor of the Book Collection Hall, Gu An found Xu Lu and took out the books he had previously borrowed, then smiled and said, “Elder Xu, do you have any more books by Daoist Xunchun?”

Daoist Xunchun was the author of the book Xu Lu had lent to Gu An. This book was not sold in the Book Collection Hall; it was a book sent back by a friend of Xu Lu who had gone overseas. It was said to be very popular.

After reading it, Gu An found that Daoist Xunchun’s writing was indeed excellent. He even saw traces of “Green Hero Travelogue” in it.

Later, he heard from Xu Lu that Green Hero got inspiration to write “Green Hero Travelogue” after reading this book by Daoist Xunchun.

Xu Lu received the books Gu An placed on the table and looked up at him, saying, “Brat, you should read in your spare time from cultivation, don’t get addicted to it.”

Gu An smiled and said, “I have average talent. No matter how hard I cultivate, it’s useless. In this lifetime, I can probably only reach the Core Formation Realm. You know, I am the Valley Master of Medicine Valley. I can improve my cultivation level with elixirs. Why waste time on cultivation? I’d rather enjoy life and cherish the time being alive.”

Xu Lu already knew his destiny, so upon hearing these words, he felt they made a lot of sense.

Xu Lu smiled and said, “Indeed, there is still one book by Daoist Xunchun, it’s with someone upstairs. Go find him.”

Gu An immediately cupped his hands at him, then turned and walked towards the stairs.

There were only two people on the fourth floor, one was Ancestor Kusong, and the other was a great Void Crossing Realm cultivator; these two did not disturb each other.

All the way, Gu An came to Ancestor Kusong’s side. He was sitting on a chair by the window, holding a book in his hand.

“Supreme Immortal Venerable!”

This was a popular novel written by Pan An. Over the years, under the operation of the Supreme Sect, “Supreme Immortal Venerable” and the “Investiture of the Gods” had spread to the other eight dynasties and were very popular. The most popular was still “Supreme Immortal Venerable,” while the “Investiture of the Gods” was highly recommended by the high-levels of various sects.

In the world of immortal cultivation, there was a classic saying: Look at the “Investiture of the Gods” for high realms, and look at the “Supreme Immortal Venerable” for low realms.

The fact that Ancestor Kusong liked “Supreme Immortal Venerable” surprised Gu An.

“Senior, Elder Xu recommended me here, may I borrow the book by Daoist Xunchun?” Gu An asked softly.

Ancestor Kusong listened and touched his left hand into his pocket, took out a book, and threw it to him.

Gu An caught the book, flipped through it briefly, and immediately smiled.

Ancestor Kusong suddenly asked, “Gu An, have you read the “Supreme Immortal Venerable” before?”

Pan An’s identity was still a secret in the Supreme Sect, known only to a few, and Ancestor Kusong did not pursue the author’s identity.

“Yes, it’s alright.” Gu An commented.

Although the “Supreme Immortal Venerable” was a book he originally wrote, he did not like to read it because there was no sense of novelty.

Ancestor Kusong chuckled, “Then you don’t understand the greatness of “Supreme Immortal Venerable.” In my opinion, this book is better than the “Investiture of the Gods” because it can resonate with the majority, showing that the author understands the mundane world.”

Gu An said, “But I still like the “Investiture of the Gods” better. It has more detail and more imagination.”

The two began to argue about which book was better.

Gu An did not intend to let him win; after all, ostensibly Gu An did not know his true identity. They were friends with a significant age difference but shared a common interest. If Gu An always agreed with him, flattering him, it would rather be boring.

After a long argument, Gu An had the upper hand and left satisfied.

Ancestor Kusong, who had been blowing his nose and glowering, watched Gu An go downstairs, the anger on his face subsided, turning into a playful smile.

At this moment, the great Void Crossing Realm cultivator walked over. This was a man dressed in a gray Taoist robe. He came to Ancestor Kusong and asked with a smile, “Ancestor, why are you arguing with a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator?”

“He is in the Foundation Establishment Realm, but the fact that he can enter the Inner Sect shows he is not so simple, does it?” Ancestor Kusong asked in return.

The gray-robed man shook his head, “Maybe he has some background, but cultivation levels don’t lie.”

Ancestor Kusong smiled but did not reply, continuing to read the “Supreme Immortal Venerable.”

The gray-robed man continued to ask, “The nine dynasties’ sects plan to jointly explore the Demon Land to find the cause of the demon calamity. Will you go?”

Ancestor Kusong replied, “Yes, these old bones of mine have no hope of advancing further. After enjoying some more leisurely days, I will head to the Demon Land.”

The gray-robed man, upon hearing this, said, “Ancestor, take me with you.”

“Nonsense, this trip is life-threatening. Even though I’m at the Mystic Heart Realm, I can’t protect you.”

“Is it that terrifying?”

“Do you think the Ephemera Sect dares only to make trouble in the nine dynasties’ lands for no reason?”

“Could it be that there is also a Mahayana expert in the Demon Land?”

Ancestor Kusong did not answer. He shifted his gaze to the window. Beneath the blue sky, disciples flew in and out, the scenery was beautiful.

…

Deep night.

Heavenly Phoenix Mountain, Nianchu Cave.

Gu An was teaching Tian Yao’er how to cultivate the Limitless Freedom Step.

Tian Yao’er was the only one to inherit the Limitless Freedom Step. Together with the Primordial Earth Immortal Skill, in a thousand years, her strength would certainly be very powerful. In the same realm, it might not be said that she would be invincible, but no one, neither human nor demon, could stop her.

Tian Yao’er was very excited about Gu An’s teachings. This was the first time Gu An had taught her a spell.

The step technique of the Limitless Freedom Step was very complex, and Tian Yao’er practiced it with great effort. Gu An was not in a hurry, since this step technique required years of cultivation to show its effects. If Tian Yao’er could master it after just practicing it once, he would be devastated.

Five years passed.

Gu An pondered when to help Tian Yao’er form a core.

Tian Yao’er used to be like a medicine pot. When they first met, she had already reached the Ninth Layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, only one step away from the Core Formation Realm. She previously lacked a cultivation technique, but now, with the Primordial Earth Immortal Skill, breaking through was no longer a difficult matter.

Gu An, watching Tian Yao’er’s graceful figure, suddenly sensed something and released his divine sense.

His divine sense ascended into the sky, overlooking the entire Heavenly Phoenix Mountain. He saw a magnificent scene.

Countless demons were rushing towards the north like a tidal wave, covering the land and mountains. In the night, demon fog rolled incessantly, unable to conceal the figures of the demons.

With one sweep of his divine sense, Gu An saw demons, monsters, and ghosts. Their march caused the land and mountains to tremble, and the commotion intensified.

After a while.

Nianchu Cave also began to tremble slightly, startling Tian Yao’er into stopping.

She nervously came to Gu An’s side, grabbing his arm with both hands, her eyes full of fear. She whispered, “It’s happening again.”

Gu An looked down at her and asked, “Why do you say that?”

Tian Yao’er answered, “When I was very young, the same thing happened. Many, many demons went north, even the Demon Mother went. It was said they were going to meet the Demon Ancestor.”

“The Demon Ancestor? Tell me about it.” Gu An became interested, pulling Tian Yao’er to sit at the stone table.

Tian Yao’er took a deep breath and began to tell the legend of the Demon Ancestor she had heard.

“Legend has it that a long time ago, the first demon was born between Heaven and Earth. He was the Demon Ancestor. He was born above all beings, and in the long years of feeling lonely, he sprinkled his blood on the earth, allowing the beings of the world to be baptized and then transform into demons…”

“Later, creatures called humans appeared on the earth. They were terrifyingly powerful and slaughtered demons on a large scale…”

At this point, Tian Yao’er couldn’t help but look at Gu An nervously, for she already knew that Gu An was not a demon, but a human.

To demons who had never interacted with humans, humans were terrifying beings.

If Gu An hadn’t saved her, she would have long attempted to escape.

Gu An wore a mask, and seeing no reaction from him, Tian Yao’er mustered the courage to continue.

That group of foreign cultivators of the human race was extremely powerful. They slaughtered demons, seizing demon cores and treasures, and ultimately enraged the Demon Ancestor.

The Demon Ancestor personally took action and repelled the terrifying cultivators of the human race.

However, the true calamity had just begun.

Many years later, cultivators of the human race attacked again, and this time, their numbers were even greater. To protect the demon clan, the Demon Ancestor eventually fell, perishing completely.

After that, humans took root on the earth, and the demon clan faced a period of oppression.

During these long years of oppression, the demon clan always sought to revive the Demon Ancestor and exterminate the human race.

Until now, the Demon Ancestor was about to be resurrected, and every few decades, all the demons in the world would go to worship the Demon Ancestor, offering their demon blood.