Tao and Heaven

Chapter 201 Jun Yan leaves
Jun Yan's problem has been going on for a long time. To put it bluntly, from the moment he started to behave like a lunatic, Gu Wen was ready to kick him out at any time.

After all, anyone would be suspicious if they heard ghosts howling every night, not to mention that Jun Yan doesn't behave like a human being on a daily basis.

After going through life and death together for so long, Gu Wen had no idea how many sinister things were hidden in the other person's mind, but this did not affect the relationship between them.

"Go and have a look first."

Gu Wen and Chi Yuzi walked out of the room. The inn was not big, with only eight rooms. They quickly arrived at Jun Yan's room in two steps.

A foul odor came out from across the door, and wisps of black air emerged from the gaps.

Gu Wen pushed the door open and walked in. The black air hit him in the face, making his eyes slightly sore. He activated his magic power, and the human immortal grasped the black air, and with a flick of his hands, the black air dispersed.

"Hehe, you've even mastered this, no wonder she loves you so much."

A hoarse voice was heard, and a handsome man with a pale face and dark eyes was lying on the bed. There was no humanity in his eyes, and just looking at each other made people feel cold.

Gu Wen instinctively felt resistance and disgust.

Heavenly Corpse, the supreme corpse.

Jun Yan failed?
A flash of grief appeared in Gu Wen's eyes, but it only lasted for a moment before being eliminated by the boundless sword intent.

Life and death are normal. We can't escape unscathed even if we try our best. Akabane lost his five senses and turned his body into a cage in exchange for 800 years of life. Jun Yan tried to chop himself into pieces and cut himself into pieces in exchange for a chance to survive.

If I didn't have the protection of Master Yu Hua and Master Qing Cang, I would have completely become Zhao Feng's food.

But no matter how strong your elders are, they are not as strong as you.

Zheng!
The fairy sword that was as white as ice and snow was slowly pulled out. Gu Wen held the sword three feet above the ground and pointed it at Jun Yan's neck.

"If he dies, there is no need for you to exist."

"I actually hope that he is really dead, but unfortunately he is not dead. Now I am neither a celestial corpse nor a Jun Yan, but an immortal who is a distortion and fusion of all demons."

"The Heavenly Corpse alone occupies six buckets, Jun Yan occupies three buckets, and the remaining ten thousand demons occupy the remaining one bucket."

Jun Yan looked straight at Gu Wen. Even though he said that Jun Yan was not dead, there was still no wavering in the other's eyes.

He knew that if he couldn't prove that Jun Yan was not dead, Gu Wen would kill him without hesitation. Even if he could prove it, he might not survive. This guy's heart was like an iron scale, resolute as iron, and swift and resolute.

Gu Wen said: "Even though you have three fights, you are no longer him."

Jun Yan could not deny it and said, "He is not me, but I can be him."

At this moment, a woman in white appeared outside the door, watching quietly with eyes as dark as the night.

Gu Wen turned his head and cast a questioning look. Qing Cang nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, he can be Jun Yan, but Jun Yan cannot be him. With a one in a thousand chance of winning, he neither lost nor won."

Jun Yan added: "When he did not take the elixir given by Qing Cang, you should respect his choice."

Gu Wen was speechless for a moment, then he changed the magic sword in his hand from a normal grip to a reverse grip, and stabbed towards Jun Yan's heart without any warning.

puff!
The magic sword pierced Jun Yan's chest, but he dodged it at the critical moment.

"So I said you are not him."

The murderous intent in Gu Wen's eyes gradually grew stronger.

What do you mean he could be Jun Yan? Jun Yan is not him. If he is not him, then he will die. He only knows that his good friend is dead.

Jun Yan said that he could kill him at any time, and he would not resist. In other words, if he resisted, he would not be himself.

The agreement between them is both a trust and an unbreakable secret code.

Relying on life and death, even the most perfect acting skills and disguise cannot break it.

There was a flash of anger in Jun Yan's eyes, and he exerted his strength slightly, and a calm gaze came over from behind Gu Wen.

In an instant, the immortal power that countless cultivators dreamed of was like a thin veil, making him shiver in the cold winter.

Before I became an immortal, I regarded Qingcang as the sky. After I became an immortal, she is still the sky.

"I can give him another chance."

Jun Yan had to make some concessions. He gathered the desires of all the demons and inherited their desire to become immortal.

"The unification of all demons has not yet ended. In the end, we still need to separate a unique self. After leaving the immortal land, I will split into millions and transform into the desires of all living beings. If you can travel across mountains and seas and identify one among the ten thousand demons, you can find him back."

"This may take thousands or even tens of thousands of years."

Gu Wen turned her head and looked at Qing Cang again. She nodded slightly. After getting confirmation, the magic sword slowly pulled out of Jun Yan's body, bringing up no longer blood, but sticky, black and smelly water.

"Then we can only meet again in a thousand years."

After transcending and becoming an immortal, one will achieve immortality. Immortality is not only because of the fear of death, but also for the pursuit of endless time.

As the master said, he could count the grains of sand on the mountains and seas and never regret it.

I will look at all the living things and find you, no matter if it takes a thousand years or ten thousand years. This is not a sacrifice for an immortal, but a new beginning after reunion.

The mind is enlightened, the breath is calm, and the whole body is connected.

Gu Wen's aura, which had been weak due to his rapid breakthrough, gradually stabilized. Although it was not as solid as a rock, it had already taken root.

You have excellent talent, understanding, and character. You are worthy of being my disciple.

Qingcang said nothing and just looked at him with a smile.

She said yesterday that Gu Wen would not care too much about people he had never met, which was not a derogatory statement. On the contrary, after observing him all the way, she was very satisfied with Gu Wen's character. He would kill those who did evil with his sword, and he knew how to avoid things that were beyond his ability.

Now that he can get furious for his relatives and friends, it is already a great kindness.

If a person does not care about his relatives and friends, but instead cares about people he has never met, it is just hypocrisy.

Jun Yan's eyes flashed with a trace of fear, and he said, "You have only known him for ten months, is it worth it?"

He didn't want anyone to interfere with his path to becoming an immortal. Jun Yan only accounted for 30%, which was equivalent to an arm or a thigh.

Gu Wen replied calmly but firmly: "Whether it is worth it or not, why should you ask?"

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Jun Yan stopped talking, and the injury on his chest disappeared with a breath. Then he stood up and walked to the window. Everyone could see that he was about to leave, and no one tried to stop him.

He turned his head to look at Gu Wen, and even more so at Qing Cang behind him, and said, "He has a one percent chance of winning. Why did you say one thousandth?"

It is impossible for a saintly person like her not to see it. Jun Yan was eaten alive by the Heavenly Corpse from beginning to end. If it weren't for Gu Wen suppressing him from outside, he would have no chance.

Qing Cang showed a meaningful smile and replied, "With a one percent chance of winning, if you hold on to the determination of only a one thousandth chance of winning, you will definitely win. There are many people like me in my clan, and these children can all be me in the future."

Suddenly, a thought came, and Qingcang glanced at Gu Wen. His eyes, as calm as the night, had a little more spirit.

For the sake of sacrifice, dare to teach the sun and the moon to change the sky.

This disciple of hers knew everything and was the one she liked best, but he was too good at hiding his abilities. His arrogance was just a disguise, a mask he put on for fame, wealth and benefits.

The real Gu Wen seemed to have the same blood as himself, born to fight against the old times. When he was a slave at Longqiao, he dared to point his sword at the Emperor Daojun. Just like the eight-ranked martyrs of the human race in the past, they dared to disobey Jianmu and walk alone in the wasteland.

Jun Yan's eyes widened slightly, he had never expected such a perverse logic.

Can a one percent chance of winning become a certain victory because of determination?
He shook his head slightly, disagreeing, "Wrong logic."

Qingcang didn't answer, and she didn't bother to answer.

Three thousand years ago, Jianmu never took her seriously, and in the end, she pulled him off the path to becoming a saint.

Jun Yan turned into a gust of black wind and flew away into the horizon, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

A few days ago they were still drinking together, Jun Yan was still arguing with Chi Yuzi and being beaten by Chan Xi, and in the blink of an eye he left.

Walking so lightly and so naturally.

They were a group of desperate criminals who could die at any time, and everyone showed their true colors from the very beginning.

It was just that the smooth sailing before gave them an illusion. Perhaps they could continue like this, gaining the appreciation and help of various powerful people along the way, and eventually become immortals and live freely.

But the reality is always not as good as we wish.

Becoming an immortal or not, everything is illusory. The heavenly list, the human list, and the earthly list are all empty names.

It started to snow lightly, and gradually it got heavier.

On November 22, the winter solstice, the first snow in ten years fell in Luo River.

Qing Cang came to the window and stretched out her hand to catch a snowflake. It felt cold to the touch. She said, "When practicing, you are not afraid of cold or heat. Gradually, you forget about cold or heat. The immortal land is different. It forces everyone to become mortal, and the first step to becoming an immortal is to know cold and heat."

"Do you know whether it is hot or cold now?"

Gu Wen pondered for a moment, and many of the cultivation classics taught by Yu Hua came to his mind. He replied: "It is not a disaster for all things to become ordinary, but to return to their original nature is the truth."

"That's right, but it's too rigid. I don't like it, and it's not suitable for you."

Qing Cang pulled Gu Wen's hand and stretched it out the window to touch the fine snow. He didn't understand why but still concentrated on feeling it.

After a long while, Gu Wen said honestly, "My disciple is stupid."

Qing Cang chuckled and said, "The truth is simple. Cold is cold, and hot is hot. Cultivation is a very simple thing. Don't make it complicated."

Gu Wen had a slight understanding. Cold is cold, hot is hot. There is no need to explore the deeper meaning behind it. It is just cold and hot.

"It's the same with training your mind. The training of the mortal world is for those who live a life of luxury, but you don't need it. The only thing you need is to maintain your original mind and not let this sincere heart be covered by dust."

"In the end, saving the world is not more noble than saving your family. On the contrary, your teacher is proud of you."

Gu Wen's heart suddenly jumped uncontrollably, his blood and energy rushed, his breathing stopped, and then gradually calmed down.

As if the air that had been suppressed in his chest was released, he smiled for the first time in a long time and said, "Master, I actually never thought of becoming someone like you. On the contrary, I want to get rid of everything."

But just as like father like son, everyone expected him to become Qingcang, and Gu Wen also thought that he should become the second Qingcang.

He has received the kindness of Yuhua Dao Zong and the goodwill from all parties. He will definitely repay a drop of kindness with a spring, and he will definitely save this human race.

But when he actually met Qingcang and truly got along with the man who held up the sky, she kept telling herself that she should not be someone else.

Qing Cang was not surprised and asked, "What kind of person are you?"

"I am Gu Wen, your disciple, that's all."

"good."
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On November 23, the Nanchun Army was fully prepared, dominating the area between the Nan and Luo rivers, and gathered a million troops, advancing towards Zezhou.

On the other side, in Zechuan County, the imperial court assembled the garrison troops from all over the country, and the number reached a huge one million. The various armies had difficulty controlling their soldiers, and in an instant, the entire Zechuan County was in chaos, and countless people were killed and their homes were destroyed.

On November 25, a battle broke out between small scout units sent by the imperial court and the Nanchun Army.

On November 30th, at Nanmen Pass, the two armies, each with 100,000 soldiers, clashed in the battle formations, resulting in countless casualties.

In early December, the Nanchun Army defeated 100,000 enemies and entered Zechuan County.

On the same day, the Nanchun Army was invaded by northern barbarian cavalry, indicating that the Demon Sect had also joined the battlefield.

There was another battlefield ten thousand meters outside the battlefield. A golden light fell from the clouds, and the entire mountain collapsed.

The nine-zhang-tall golden man came down with a giant blade, killing an incarnation of the Heavenly Lord that was full of demonic energy. He spat out a mouthful of blood and his life force was gradually fading away.

He wanted to use some means to leave. Although he was a clone, he was still a real spirit. Being killed and seriously injured was the best outcome.

"The clone's end was already a crooked one, and now that he's lost he still wants to leave?"

Gu Wen displayed his immortal form, and moonlight appeared above the nine-foot-tall golden man, as if he was covered with a veil of light.

When the palm is closed, all invisible objects are collapsed in an instant and cannot escape from the palm.

The Demon Sect's Heavenly Master was stunned, then he realized that there was no hope of escape, so he stopped struggling and embarrassing himself.

"It's really a done deal. I heard about you ten months ago, but now I'm no match for you."

His eyes penetrated the golden light spell and saw a man and a woman.

They were both too young, so young that he could hardly believe it. He had originally thought that it was not easy for a group of Heavenly Lords like them to appear in the Golden Age, but he did not expect that three thousand years later, another group of Heavenly Lords who were stronger than them would appear.

Yun Miao, Hua Yang and Emperor Daojun, who were equally powerful back then, probably wouldn't even be able to make it into the top three in today's era.

Chi Yuzi transmitted his thoughts, "This seems to be the Wanhua Demon Lord from the Xuanku."

Hanging Cave? The faction that offered a bounty to me before.

Gu Wen opened the little notebook in his heart and immediately recalled things related to the other party, and he was determined to kill him.

With a clench of his hand, the soul turned into powder.

His body of eighty-seven Dao foundations already allowed him to roam the land of immortals, but he still couldn't face those immortals directly.

His mind was entangled with the sword talisman. The immortal sword had said that one could wield the sword at the eighth or seventh level of the Dao Foundation, but now there was no response at all.

Is there any problem?

Qing Cang suddenly appeared, clapped his hands cheerfully, and praised: "Your disciple has already shown 80% of the demeanor of a master. In time, he will be able to compete with Jianmu. If Yu Hua and the children around you don't live long enough in the future, you can also go to the fairyland to explore."

The nine-zhang golden man disappeared, and the figures of Gu Wen and Chi Yuzi appeared.

Gu Wen asked curiously, "Master, what exactly is the elixir of immortality? Is it really just a strand of hair from a saint? And how did you get it?"

"Cut it off."

Qingcang is concise and to the point, and his words are always unexpectedly clear.

"A saint is one who controls the laws of heaven and earth. The saint of the immortal world is the ancestor of spiritual energy. All spiritual energy between heaven and earth comes from his breath. The land of immortality is the first breath he blew out. The saint of the earth world controls the birth and death of all things and endows all beings with character and destiny."

(End of this chapter)