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Chapter 181 The Demon Breaks the Seal, Searching for the Sword Master

The moment Ji Xiaoyu grasped the axe handle, she felt the weight of the Sky-Severing Axe. This weight struck her very soul, filling her with a sense of awe.

The reason for this is that Gu An's magic is at work.

Realizing that she could not lift the Heaven-Slaying Axe, she immediately mobilized the power of the innate Dao talisman.

This is the result of her cultivation in the Seven Star Spirit Realm. In the past, she could only activate a little bit of the power of the innate Dao Talisman, but now she can mobilize the power of the innate Dao Talisman on her own.

As the power of the innate Dao talisman flowed into her bones and muscles, her aura suddenly changed.

Zuo Yijian looked at her in surprise, and the other powerful cultivators around him were also alarmed, their gazes focusing on her.

Gu An silently took a step back to avoid being remembered by others.

Even if Ji Xiaoyu mobilizes the power of the innate Dao talisman, he will not be able to lift the Heaven-Severing Axe.

Before the Seven Star Spirit Realm was destroyed, no one could possibly wield the Heaven-Severing Axe!
after awhile.

Ji Xiaoyu released her right hand. Although she failed, she did not appear to be struggling like Xuan Tianyi throughout the process. Even when she mobilized the power of the innate talisman, her posture was very calm, as if she had not exerted any effort at all.

No one was surprised by her failure; they were simply curious about the aura she had just exuded.

She turned and walked up to Gu An, and said softly, "It failed as expected. Do you want to give it a try?"

Gu An shook his head and said, "If you can't do it, there's no need for me, with my cultivation level, to embarrass myself."

"Perhaps this inheritance tests not cultivation level, but some kind of trait," Ji Xiaoyu guessed.

Gu An sighed inwardly; she had guessed it again.

To avoid suspicion, Gu An still went forward to pull it out. He even held it with both hands and lifted it several times, his face turning red.

Zuo Yijian laughed and said, "Nephew Gu, don't be discouraged. As long as the Heaven-Severing Axe is still here, you still have a chance. Keep cultivating."

Gu An quickly raised his hand in a gesture of respect to him before leaving.

Zuo Yijian then picked up Investiture of the Gods again and continued to savor it.

After leaving the Heaven-Mending Platform, Ji Xiaoyu and Gu An parted ways. Gu An did not return to the valley, but instead wandered around the city to clear his mind.

The world was still in chaos, but the outer city seemed unaffected and remained bustling, thanks to the protection of the Sword Master Fudao!
An hour later, Gu An left the outer city and once again disguised himself as a chivalrous knight, upholding justice.

……

Winter has passed and spring has gone; summer has arrived once again.

The death of the Demon Master did not change the general trend of the world. The great calamity of demons continued, with great demon kings constantly coming to kill, while the Demon Emperor and the Demon Ancestor were still nowhere to be found.

Gu An's days became very busy. In addition to picking flowers and herbs, he also had to go down the mountain to slay demons. Although he was busy, his lifespan increased rapidly.

On this day, Gu An had just finished eliminating demons in a town. He came to a small river in the mountains to wash the demon blood off his sword.

Suddenly, he sensed something and looked into the distance.

On the edge of the North Sea Mountains, a group of cultivators were engaged in a fierce battle.

Su Han, wielding a bone sword, battled Wu Jue. The two clashed in the sky above the mountains and forests, while in the distance, the figures of the Nine Nether Thirteen Fiends and the Zhou family's great cultivators were also engaged in battle.

Su Han swiftly swung his sword, unleashing a murderous aura that filled the sky, his brows furrowed deeply.

Why is the opponent, who is only at the first level of the Nascent Soul Realm, so difficult to deal with?

Su Han now possesses the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Realm. With the Heaven-Hating Divine Sword and the Fate-Defying Divine Art, he is confident that he will not feel any pressure when facing any Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.

But this time the situation is different!
He was unable to subdue this low-level cultivator in a short time!
Wu Jue's fists and feet moved like the wind. Every punch he threw was as powerful as the sun at its zenith, unstoppable and domineering. Even Su Han could not withstand it head-on.

Unlike Su Han's surprise, Wu Jue was very excited and even let out a loud shout.

Seeing the battle unfolding from afar, Zhou Yu wore a satisfied expression. With his cultivation at the ninth level of the Integration Realm, he had single-handedly restrained six of the Thirteen Fiends of the Nine Netherworlds.

Zhou Jia was skilled in physical training, using his physical body as a weapon. Zhou Yu wielded a knife with one hand, his black robe billowing, each move expansive and powerful, possessing the momentum to split mountains and cleave rivers.

"Concentrate your mind on the elixir, use your Qi to control your spirit, your body is your weapon, and your weapon is your momentum!"

Zhou Yu's voice suddenly resounded throughout the heavens and earth, like a muffled thunderclap.

Upon hearing this, Wu Jue immediately closed his eyes, and his fists moved slowly, but the pressure he exerted on Su Han became even stronger.

Su Han dodged the fist's force and landed in front of the tree. He quickly swung his sword, unleashing thousands of black sword energies that violently swept up countless broken leaves, attempting to engulf the martial arts technique.

With his sword in hand, Wu Jue raised his right leg, unleashing a torrential downpour of leg energy that clashed with his sword aura.

boom--

The shockwave suddenly spread, and Wu Jue was knocked back. He did a somersault in the air and landed steadily on the cliff.

Su Han raised his sword to block, without retreating, but his eyes widened, and he couldn't help but ask, "Crippled Wind Leg, who did you learn it from?"

Wu Jue opened his eyes, looked at him, and said, "This is not the Remnant Wind Leg, but the Mad Wind Shadowless Leg, which was passed down by my brother."

"Who is your brother?"

Wu Jue remembered that Su Han came from the Tai Xuan Sect, so he said, "My brother Gu An, do you know him?"

Upon hearing this, Su Han's expression changed slightly, and he unconsciously lowered the sword in his hand.

Upon seeing this, Wu Jue realized that the other party might be related to Gu An. He said in a deep voice, "No matter what your relationship with Gu An is, don't you dare to mess with him again, or I will definitely not let you off the hook!"

Su Han was not angry when he heard Wu Jue's words. The days in Xuan Valley and the Third Medicine Valley were the times he missed the most. Even though Gu An had advised him to give up cultivation, he did not hold a grudge because he knew that his master was doing it for his own good. It was just that he could not let go of his hatred and did not trust the Tai Xuan Sect.

"Ghost Mother, let's go and search for other top talents on the Golden List!"

Su Han shouted loudly, giving Wu Jue a deep look and feeling that this person possessed talent no less than An Hao's. Gu An was truly blessed to have such a genius as a friend.

"Let's go."

The voice of the Ephemeral Flower Demon Mother rang out, and Zhou Yu's sudden arrival had already disrupted their plans; there was no point in continuing the fight.

Upon hearing this, the Thirteen Fiends of the Nine Netherworlds immediately retreated.

Zhou Yu raised his hand, signaling the other Zhou family cultivators not to give chase.

Watching Su Han's departing figure, Wu Jue couldn't help but ask loudly, "What is your relationship with Gu An?"

Su Han did not answer, nor did she turn around.

the other side.

Gu An withdrew his divine sense. He could sense that the Ephemeral Flower Demon Mother was about to make a move against Su Han. In the past two years, Su Han's cultivation had improved extremely rapidly, and his aura had become increasingly unstable. He was at risk of going into a demonic state at any time.

Now, Su Han is not only targeting those who are hunting him down, but also hunting down geniuses on the Golden Ranking who have no grudges against him. He has completely stepped into the demonic path.

Gu An didn't think much of it and continued on his way after washing the sword.

The world is in chaos. Some people save lives while others kill. He only wants to collect more lifespans without violating his own moral principles.

……

Inside the dimly lit underground palace, the flickering firelight shone on the stone walls.

On either side of the main hall stood huge stone pillars. A small red-scaled snake slithered quickly, making its way to the steps. It raised its body and looked at the burly figure lying on a stone chair at the top of the steps.

"Your Majesty, King Mingjiang has already invaded the Tianwei Dynasty. It won't be long before the Great Jiang Dynasty also collapses!"

The small red-scaled snake spoke in a human voice, as charming as a woman's.

The imposing figure sitting on the stone chair was none other than the Demon Emperor. He wore a wide purple robe, with some kind of demon beast fur draped over his shoulders, and a chain of skulls around his neck. He had a human-like face with crimson hair on his cheeks, eagle-like eyes, and two sharp horns on his thick black hair.

He leaned back in his chair, resembling a small mountain, his figure exuding a terrifying power.

The Demon Emperor looked down at the small red-scaled snake and slowly asked, "Can the Demon Ancestor emerge from seclusion?"

The little red-scaled snake replied, "He's not in seclusion for the time being. His needs have been growing ever larger lately, and he's even started eating the monsters that guard him..."

The Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes, lost in thought.

The little red-scaled snake continued, "Your Majesty, I believe we don't need to rely on the Demon Ancestor's power to crush the three dynasties of humanity. As long as you can kill the Sword Venerable Fudao, Xuan Tianyi, Daojun, and Changsheng Daoren are no threat at all. The Demon Ancestor is too strange; I always feel..."

"What do you think?"

"I feel that the Demon Ancestor was also a calamity for us..."

Having said that, it flicked its tongue and stared intently at the Demon Emperor.

The Demon Emperor said expressionlessly, "Whether it is a calamity or not, we'll talk about it when the Demon Ancestor comes out of seclusion."

The little red-scaled snake seemed to realize something and quickly asked, "You want him to go fight the human race first?"

Instead of answering, the Demon Emperor asked, "Have you found out who exactly is helping those Demon Kings break through?"

"No, none of the demon kings would say. Your Majesty, as you know, these guys are all harboring ulterior motives. However, I have discovered something else."

"What's the matter?"

"The vengeful demon that has been sealed for 50,000 years is about to break free."

Upon hearing this, the Demon Emperor immediately sat up straight, leaning forward and squinting as he asked, "Really?"

The red-scaled snake replied, "The demonic energy surging from the ground is increasing, so it's probably true. But we can't find out exactly where the Fiend Demon is sealed."

The Demon Emperor seemed to have thought of something, and sneered, saying, "The Demon Ancestor has been resurrected, the Fiery Demon has broken the seal, and many coincidences have come together. Then it is no coincidence. It is a pity that the Demon Master died too early, otherwise I could have tested him."

"In truth, he was pitiful. No one avenged him after his death. It seems that his so-called master only used him as a pawn."

The little red-scaled snake remained silent, seemingly unwilling to engage in the conversation.

"Go to the Tai Xuan Sect and find a way to deliver a message to the Sword Master Fu Dao," the Demon Emperor said.

Upon hearing this, the little red-scaled snake trembled and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I..."

"Ok?"

The Demon Emperor interrupted it, then stood up, and a terrifying demonic aura enveloped it.

The small red-scaled snake had no choice but to lower its head and crawl on the ground, indicating its submission.

……

Dusk.

Gu An arrived at the Third Medicine Valley through the teleportation array. His face was slightly gloomy. What he had seen and heard today had refreshed his understanding of human nature, making him feel very bad.

After the great calamity of demons broke out, his disgust for some people gradually surpassed his disgust for the demons.

The war between humans and demons is a war for the survival of their races, and morality can be disregarded.

But in times of crisis, fratricide is even more abhorrent.

Gu An walked towards his attic, where someone was waiting for him.

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