I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 811 Hunting the Heavenly Demons
“Fellow Daoist Gu, Commander Yue is of a fiery temperament and was deeply saddened by the loss of his comrades, hence his overreaction and offense. It was not his intention. Please do not take it to heart,” Ling Yi added.

Gu Yuanqing looked at Ling Yi and said with a half-smile, "Is that so? Forget it, I'm too lazy to bother with him. However, once is enough. If anyone from Dahao attacks me again, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Ling Yi said, "That's natural."

Gu Yuanqing said no more, only saying, "I will wait for Fellow Daoist Ling's news."

The two clasped their hands in greeting, and Gu Yuanqing gracefully retreated.

……

Looking towards the homeland within the pass.

The headquarters of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

Yue Qianfeng and Ling Yi sat as host and guest, respectively.

Ling Yi chuckled: "How is the Chief Commander?"

Yue Qianfeng snorted, "It's only outside the human realm. If it were inside the realm, you'd see if I'm afraid of him!"

Ling Yi laughed heartily.

Yue Qianfeng's face flushed slightly as he said, "This Gu fellow is indeed extraordinary. He is at the Chaotic Undying Realm, and his strength is not yet fully integrated with this world. He is so powerful. This otherworldly technique should not be underestimated."

Ling Yi sighed softly and said, "In truth, why did Commander Yue have to go through all this trouble!"

"Gu Yuanqing's origins and strength remain unknown. If we miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to test him again. I thought that if we could seize this chance, we could also fulfill His Majesty's plan and find a way out for our Nine Domains Divine Continent. However, I never expected that he would be so strong. He even saved Bei Ming and sent him back. I, Yue, have truly become a villain!" Yue Qianfeng said with a complicated expression.

“His strength seems to have improved considerably since then, which even I did not expect.” Ling Yi nodded slightly and said, “Chief Yue’s efforts are admirable. However… such things should not be done again in the future.”

Yue Qianfeng smiled bitterly: "How could I dare to come again? If Brother Ling hadn't arrived in time today, I'm afraid I would have been seriously injured even if I hadn't died. This person is not a Void Immortal, but he is better than a Void Immortal. This time he disappeared for several years, and I don't know what secrets he was hiding. Brother Ling, do you think this person is really unrelated to the Heavenly Demon?"

Ling Yi said, "At least I haven't seen any flaws. The only thing is that Elder Di once said that when he fought Gu Yuanqing, he fell into an illusion, which was somewhat similar to the methods of the Heavenly Demon. However, if he were really related to the Heavenly Demon, he would not have used such methods."

Yue Qianfeng nodded slightly.

Ling Yi asked, "How is General Yan now? Is it possible to save him?"

Yue Qianfeng frowned slightly: "I have already sent a message to the Zhou Tian Star Palace. If we can obtain a Star Soul Gathering Pill, there might be a chance. However, the Star Palace only has three of these pills..."

Ling Yi said, "If General Yan can awaken, the truth will come to light. But since Gu Yuanqing was able to send General Yan's remnant soul back, this matter is probably mostly unrelated to him. So, what do you think of his suggestion, General Yue?"

Yue Qianfeng said, "This matter still needs His Majesty's decision. Being able to directly point to the fundamental diagram of refining spirit for a Void Immortal is no small matter. I am just a rough man like Yue, and I will simply follow orders."

Ling Yi glanced at Yue Qianfeng but didn't say anything. If he really thought that this Grand Master of the Demon Extermination Division was just a reckless fool, he would probably suffer a great loss without even realizing it. If he were really a boor, he wouldn't have reached this position.

……

Gu Yuanqing's mind was distracted, and he retreated back to Beiquan Cave Heaven.

He has no immediate plans to hunt demons and has returned to his cave to resume his cultivation.

The improvement of his soul allowed his strength to continue to advance by leaps and bounds, but his vital energy and understanding of the Great Dao became his current weaknesses.

The reason I wanted to find a Void Immortal cultivation technique from the Great Hao Dynasty was simply to prepare for breaking through to the Void Immortal realm in the future.

The cultivation methods of the Great Hao Dynasty have unique aspects in the direction of the soul. If one can obtain its essence and verify it with others, one can also improve one's own cultivation methods.

He possesses the art of celestial evolution, and any superior method that falls into his hands will be of great use. In his view, this move is just a casual one; if it succeeds, all the better, but if it fails, it won't be a big deal.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Gu Yuanqing reappeared in the other world using the Heavenly Fishing Technique. He then used his escape technique to rush to Wangxiang Pass. On the way, he suddenly had a thought and used the Heavenly Fishing Technique again to travel three thousand miles away.

He left behind a token containing the imprint of his divine soul at this place, as an anchor point for the future Heavenly Fishing Technique.

Given that the tokens he had placed before had been silently destroyed, he buried a mother-child token here. The two tokens were linked by their energy, and if one of them malfunctioned, the other would immediately shatter, which Gu Yuanqing would be able to sense.

That's exactly what happened, so he immediately used the Heavenly Fishing Technique to rush over. He wanted to see what kind of method he used to find the hidden jade talisman.

This place is buried deep underground. As soon as he appeared, he sensed a figure rapidly disappearing into the distance.

"Infernal Affairs?"

Gu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow, stepped onto the ground, locked his Void Eye in the distance, and used spatial techniques to chase after it.

The person fleeing ahead was none other than the Demon King of the Abyss.

He was incredibly fast, like a shadow moving through the void, covering thousands of miles in the blink of an eye.

Gu Yuanqing pointed to the void, and the Myriad Manifestations of Tribulation Controlled Fingers crossed over.

Wujian swayed, dodging ahead of time. He glanced back, a cold smile on his lips, and continued to flee.

Gu Yuanqing pursued relentlessly.

This chase covered millions of miles before Gu Yuanqing suddenly stopped.

As soon as he stopped, the Demon King of the Abyss also stopped.

Gu Yuanqing glanced around and said calmly, "Come out, everyone. Stop hiding."

As soon as the words fell, the space not far away distorted, and a beautiful woman dressed in a thin veil stepped out, laughing like a silver bell: "Wujian, is this the human who almost knocked you down from the Demon Lord rank?"

The Demon King of the Abyss said coldly, "It's not him, but the person behind him. Miaoxin, you'd better be careful, or you'll regret not warning me!"

The beautiful woman looked at Gu Yuanqing, her eyes seemingly filled with affection, and said, "My lord, you shouldn't be such a heartless person, should you?"

"Miaoxin? A Heavenly Demon under the Seven Emotions Demon Lord?" Gu Yuanqing remained calm and unmoved.

Miao Xin swayed her hips and gracefully walked through the void, illusions swirling around her, as if celestial maidens were scattering flowers. She smiled and said, "Oh, my lord, you have a good eye. However, I am not like those fools who only know how to fight and kill... I know best how to appreciate. Such grace and demeanor as yours is the first I have ever seen."

"If my lord is willing to set aside his prejudices, I would not mind writing a magnificent and unforgettable story with you..." Her words were full of allure, each sentence seemed to tickle the heart, making people feel tingly and numbing, and inspiring endless imagination.

But before she could finish speaking, her expression suddenly changed slightly, and her figure vanished into the void. Suddenly, thousands of sword energies bloomed in her original spot.

Miaoxin reappeared dozens of miles away from where she had been, and said with a mournful tone as if she were about to shed tears, "My lord is such a heartless person."

Gu Yuanqing said indifferently, "There's another one. Why don't you come out together?"

"As expected of someone who can capture the attention of the lord."

As the words were spoken, the world suddenly fell silent.

In the void, a speck of ink spread out, rapidly expanding into the shape of a crescent moon. A figure emerged from the moon, materializing from the void.

He wore a tattered black sword robe and carried a sheathed longsword on his back.

The scabbard was ancient and covered with spiderweb-like cracks, as if it would shatter completely at the slightest touch. A sense of sorrow suddenly spread throughout the world.

"Eclipse Moon? Three Void Immortal Demon Kings have arrived together. They certainly think highly of me!"

Gu Yuanqing recognized him from his appearance alone; he was none other than the Eclipse Moon Demon King, a Void Immortal Heavenly Demon under the Xuan You Demon Lord.

He was once a sword master who was immortal in the Nine Realms Divine Continent millions of years ago. However, due to his approaching lifespan and inability to comprehend life and death, he cultivated the Heavenly Demon Path, joined Xuan You's sect, and exchanged it for an indestructible body.

This person was also the founder of the Eclipse Moon Cult. The reason why there were so many followers in the Nine Realms Divine Continent was because he obtained immortality from Xuan You!

The Eclipse Demon King sighed softly, as if looking at his past self, and said in a low voice: "Gu Yuanqing, look at the vast world of mortals, where all living beings struggle to survive, and suffer from love, hate, anger, and infatuation, as well as birth, old age, sickness, and death. How painful it is!"

His withered fingers gently stroked the crack in the scabbard, and the sorrowful aura emanating from him grew even stronger: "Immortal cultivators may seem detached, but in reality, they are still struggling in the sea of ​​suffering. Even if they achieve the status of a nascent immortal, at the end of their ten thousand years of lifespan, it will all be for naught."

The void rippled as he spoke, reflecting scenes of countless beings rising and falling in the tides of fate: cultivators vanished under the lightning tribulation, dynasties turned to ashes in the flames of war, and beloved lovers separated forever by time.

"But the path of the Heavenly Demon is different." The Eclipse Moon Demon King held up a ball of demonic light in his palm. Wherever the light touched, all struggles and pains seemed to return to tranquility. "By joining the Xuan You throne, one can transcend this endless cycle of reincarnation, no longer needing to fear the end of one's lifespan, no longer needing to struggle with the impermanence of the Heavenly Way."

He stared at Gu Yuanqing, his decaying sword robe fluttering silently in the void: "You think you are pursuing the Great Dao, but in reality you are just struggling in vain in a cage. Only by letting go of your obsessions and prejudices can you achieve true transcendence."

"The path to immortality is severed, and the sea of ​​suffering is boundless. Why not come with me to the realm of eternity and end this endless struggle?"

Gu Yuanqing's Taixu Ruyi Dharma Robe shimmered with a faint light. He was both amused and exasperated. When had it become the turn of the Heavenly Demon to lecture him?

He sighed softly, "You three don't really think you can persuade me to join the path of the Heavenly Demon with just a few seductive words, do you?"

The Eclipse Demon King sighed softly: "This is how people are. They cling to wishful thinking, only realizing what they have truly missed when death is imminent. Very well, since you are so stubborn, I will tear your clothes and shatter your obsession. Perhaps then you will finally awaken to the truth."

As he spoke, the world dimmed and lost its light, and countless sword energies sprang up in the void, like the bright moon in the sky. Then they were eroded by demonic energy, as if the whole world had come to an end, giving a sense that the Great Dao was about to decay and all things were about to perish.

Gu Yuanqing suddenly felt a deep sorrow. He knew that this was the influence of the Eclipse Moon Demon King's sword will. He quickly activated the Myriad Manifestations Sword Dao of Tribulation Control and used the Free Transformation Sword to maintain the clarity of his sword heart.

This Heavenly Demon, who came from the sword cultivation path, combined his own sword path with the Heavenly Demon path, as if he had ascended his own path to another profound realm. Gu Yuanqing's Taixu Ruyi Dharma Robe was unable to withstand it.

"Interesting. I have never seen the swordsmanship of the Heavenly Demon. No wonder Xuan You did not come himself, but sent you all to surround and kill me!" Gu Yuanqing laughed and drew his sword.

The Myriad Manifestations Sword Formation of Calamity Control was formed instantly.

The two sword masters fought each other, with thousands of sword energies intertwining in the void, their great principles clashing against each other. It was as if the battle had transcended the ordinary clash of sword moves and was instead a collision of their respective principles and reasoning.

However, it wasn't that the battle wasn't intense enough; in fact, every collision of sword energy left behind fine cracks in the void that shattered space.

The Eclipse Demon King's swordsmanship carries the purity of past sword cultivators and the unpredictability of today's Heavenly Demon Path, specializing in attacking the weaknesses of one's Dao Heart.

Gu Yuanqing's swordsmanship seemed slightly inferior, but his Myriad Manifestations Sword of Tribulation had actually transcended the realm of swordsmanship. It contained his understanding of various great principles, especially the principles of space and the art of manipulating objects. When the two clashed, it was difficult to determine who was superior for a time.

"Fortunately, my strength has greatly improved since then, otherwise, when I first came to this world, only my true form could have withstood it."

At this moment, he did not rush to use the power of the cave heaven, but only enhanced himself with the power of his own body. Such an evenly matched battle was very beneficial to honing his swordsmanship.

He had no worries about the future, no need to worry about expending his energy, and no need to hold back when facing the Heavenly Demon; he could unleash everything at will.

He felt his mind was moving faster than ever before. Although there was the interference of the Heavenly Demon's intent, his Transformation Sword was originally designed to target the Heavenly Demon's intent. Under this training, his skill level increased greatly.

With a clear and enlightened mind, the Sword of Controlling Calamity and Myriad Manifestations becomes even more unpredictable.

The Sword of Returning to the Beginning of All Laws, the Sword of Eternal Solidity of All Realms, the Sword of Great Annihilation, and the Sword of Freedom of Other Transformation—the four sword intents flowed with even greater discipline, bringing him even more benefits than his previous battle with the Demon Lord of the Dark Netherworld.

The two demon kings, Wujian and Miaoxin, who were both at the level of illusory immortals, exchanged a glance upon seeing the changes and attacked simultaneously.

"Hehehe...My lord, your swordsmanship is so good, it makes my heart itch with desire." The Demon Queen Miaoxin chuckled, and with a light wave of her jade hand, strands of celestial light were scattered.

Gu Yuanqing felt a slight tremor in his mind. Although the Taixu Ruyi Dharma Robe shone brightly, it could not suppress the countless chaotic illusions that arose from the bottom of his heart. Although he instantly destroyed them with his powerful sword heart, it also caused a slight, imperceptible stagnation in his sword momentum.

Almost simultaneously, the figure of the Demon King of No Return merged into the shadows. The next instant, the space behind Gu Yuanqing shattered like a mirror, and a hand wrapped in dark demonic energy silently pressed against his back!

The Demon King of the Moon's sword, drawn by the energy, broke through Gu Yuanqing's sword strike and fell directly at Gu Yuanqing.

Gu Yuanqing instantly used the Dao of Space, turning a short distance into a thousand miles, but the three Void Immortals and Heavenly Demons possessed the power to break through the void, and the thousand-mile distance could be covered in an instant.

"Even with some improvement in strength, it is indeed difficult to fight against three Heavenly Demons at the Void Immortal level on my own! It's a pity that if we fight for another ten or eight days, perhaps my Sword Dao of Tribulation Control can reach the perfection level."

The true form within the North Spring Cave Heaven finally began to truly intervene in the battle.

The Heavenly Fishing Technique: A palm strike is launched.

The void solidified, and all the incoming attacks suddenly slowed down.

At that moment, two ancient demonic thoughts crossed the void and came, intending to follow Gu Yuanqing's palm that shattered the void and explore its origin.

Gu Yuanqing chuckled lightly: "I knew it wouldn't be that simple."

(End of this chapter)