I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 802 Want to see me? Come see me yourself!

Ling Yi, the sect master of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect, pondered for a moment and slowly said, "He made two attacks, but Xuan You did not take them head-on. He only exchanged brief blows before retreating. Moreover, they were both clones, so it is impossible to judge his true strength. However, he is not much different from the descriptions in the ancient books. He can use various spells at will, and he can control the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. He has already surpassed the level that a Heavenly Demon should have and is no different from a cultivator who studies the Myriad Daos."

Everyone present felt a chill run down their spines. Although there were records of this in ancient books, nothing was as convincing as actual discovery.

Ling Yi of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect possesses exceptional cultivation. Among the many Void Immortals, perhaps only Xuan Haoji can steadily suppress his combat power. Even he says so, which gives us a glimpse into the true strength of the Xuan You Demon Lord.

The Palace Master of Zhou Tianxing Palace said, "Actually, this was expected. Over the past millions of years, although these Demon Lords have occasionally fallen from their peak, they have at least reached the Great Perfection of the Void Immortal realm. In addition, the methods of the Heavenly Demons are extremely unpredictable. To deal with them, we need to plan carefully. However, it is fortunate that the Seven Emotions and Ten Thousand Evils have not yet awakened."

The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Craft Pavilion, Zhan Shengjie, nodded slightly, looked up at Xuan Haoji, and asked, "Your Majesty, regarding the matter of the Xuan You Demon Lord's premature awakening, is there any progress at present?"

Xuan Haoji's gaze fell on Pei Duan, the head of the Celestial Patrol Bureau: "Minister Pei, you tell us about this matter."

"Yes!" Pei Duan bowed slightly, looked around at the others and said, "This time, the Dark Star Guards infiltrated the Demon Land. There were 108 cultivators at the Yin-Yang level or above. So far, only 77 have returned. The Xuan You Demon Lord is in the Demon Abyss. Even the Dark Star Guards don't have the ability to infiltrate there without being detected. However, they did capture a few Yin-Yang level Heavenly Demons and extracted some information using secret methods. More than half a year ago, several Chaos Undying Demon Kings under the Xuan You Demon Lord suddenly disappeared completely, seemingly hunted down."

Among these are several demons you may have heard of, such as Shadow, Phosphorus Fire, and Myriad Transformations, all of whom were demon kings who roamed the edge of our human realm thousands of years ago.

"No wonder Xuan You was so enraged that he awoke. Good riddance! These demon kings, which one of them doesn't have the blood of countless humans on their hands? There are very few who can kill the Undying Demon of Chaos. Since they are not from the Nine Domains Divine Continent, there are only three places where they could have made their move: either the Immaculate Zen Forest, or the Supreme Forgetfulness Sect of the Purple Mansion Continent, or the Northern Star Palace. Supervisor Pei, do you know who made the move?" Yue Qianfeng, the Grand Supervisor of the Demon Suppression Division, spoke in a booming voice.

Pei Duan shook his head, but his gaze fell on Ling Yi.

Xuan Haoji then spoke up: "Sect Master Ling, I heard that after your battle with the Demon Lord Xuan You a few days ago, you brought back someone. May I ask who this person is?"

Ling Yi was not surprised that Xuan Haoji knew about this matter. The people of the Sky Patrol Bureau were spread all over the borders of the Nine Domains Divine Continent. In addition to monitoring the movements of the Heavenly Demons, they also monitored both internal and external affairs.

The commotion caused by Gu Yuanqing's fight with the Xuanyou Demon Lord that day was quite significant. Even though it was hundreds of thousands of miles away from the human border, the direction of Wangxiang Pass was the direction of the Xuanyou Demon Lord's Demon Abyss, so countless experts gathered there.

The Celestial Patrol has many Dark Star Guards scattered throughout the demonic lands in this direction, secretly monitoring the movements of high-ranking demons and providing support for border battles.

The battle at the Immortal level was not deliberately concealed by Gu Yuanqing and the Demon Lord Xuanyou, and the commotion was enormous. How could the Great Hao Dynasty be unaware of it?

In addition, Ling Yi's every move attracts attention. He personally led Gu Yuanqing through the city gates to enter the city. How could the people of the Observatory not notice him?

Ling Yi said, "His name is Gu Yuanqing. If there are no surprises, more than half a year ago, he was the one who killed the Undying Demon King under the command of the Xuanyou Demon Lord, waking him from his slumber."

"Gu Yuanqing? Which sect outside the realm is he from?" asked Xingyan Daozun, the palace master of Zhou Tianxing Palace. The "outside the realm" he referred to was beyond the Nine Realms Divine Continent.

In this world, the territory of the human race is the Nine Domains Divine Continent, but that doesn't mean there are no human forces outside of it. Some ancient sects do not want to leave their sect bases, nor do they want to be subject to the control of the divine dynasty. Relying on their sect formations, they occupy their own secret places and only occasionally enter the human race's territory, mostly to recruit disciples.

Among them, the most famous are Wugou Chanlin, Taishang Wangqing Sect and Beichen Xinggong.

Ling Yi hesitated for a moment, then remained silent.

"Brother Ling, what is this?" asked Zhan Shengjie, the Pavilion Master of Tiangong Pavilion.

Ling Yi hesitated for a moment, but finally said directly, "He is not from any sect, but... from beyond the realm!"

As soon as Ling Yi said this, the hall fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

"Out of bounds?"

"Visitors from outer space?!"

Even as a divine soul avatar, one could sense the intense fluctuations in the emotions of the several powerful figures.

The starry river in Xingyan Daozun's eyes instantly accelerated, and the phantom image of the array plate behind Zhan Shengjie flickered uncertainly. Even the usually composed Li Yanshen slightly widened his eyes, and Yue Qianfeng's gaze was as sharp as a knife as he stared intently at Ling Yi.

This news, to them, was perhaps second only in terms of shock and disbelief as the Xuan You Demon Lord's early awakening.

"Fellow Daoist Ling, this matter is of utmost importance!" Daoist Xingyan said solemnly. "Are you sure? Is it truly a being from beyond the world we know of...?"

Zhan Shengjie also asked, "How did he break through the boundary and resist the void turbulence? Have you investigated his form, his techniques, and the essence of his soul in detail? Could it be... a trap set by the Heavenly Demon to lure our human race into internal strife through an even more treacherous illusion technique?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qianfeng's eyes flashed even colder, clearly harboring the same doubts.

Although Li Yanshen did not directly question him, he frowned deeply and slowly said, "Those who are not of our kind must have different hearts. Ancient books record that the civilizations outside the world are different and their ideas are vastly different. This child suddenly appeared at this sensitive time and happens to be involved with the Xuanyou Demon Lord. We must be extremely cautious about his true intentions."

Clearly, everyone was very cautious about Gu Yuanqing, this visitor from outside the region.

Faced with the doubts and vigilance of the crowd, Ling Yi remained calm and said in a deep voice: "I naturally share the doubts of you fellow Daoists. I have personally sensed with my sword heart and even used the Pure Yang Demon-Repelling Holy Light and the Demon-Subduing God Statue at Wangxiang Pass to investigate. The person has no demonic energy at all, and his Daoist aura is pure, upright and powerful. He is definitely not a demon in disguise."

As for his origin, he said that his world also suffered from the scourge of celestial demons, and he happened to come to this place while pursuing the nine-headed demon owl..."

Ling Yi recounted in detail their conversation.

"Demon-hunting cultivation?" Yue Qianfeng sneered. "Such a coincidence? He just happened to come to my realm? Such an explanation is far too simplistic! Besides, he provoked the Xuan You Demon Lord several months ago. How did he manage to hide in this demonic land for the past few months?"

The atmosphere inside the hall became somewhat tense for a moment, and suspicions about Gu Yuanqing were not dispelled.

Ling Yi said, "I cannot persuade you fellow Daoists of your opinions. I will only offer my perspective: judging people by their swordsmanship, his nature is natural, his speech is straightforward, and his actions are methodical. He is not a treacherous or cunning person." He paused and added, "Moreover, the nine-headed demon owl he is pursuing is indeed a real and authentic celestial demon, not a fabrication. Its aura is also completely different from that of this realm."

Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts and unable to reach a conclusion, Xuan Haoji, who had been listening silently, suddenly laughed, breaking the solemn atmosphere in the hall. "Hehe... There are actually people from outside the realm who have come to the Nine Domains Divine Continent." He tapped the armrest of the dragon throne with his fingers, his eyes flashing with a deep and unfathomable light, "I am really interested in meeting this fellow Daoist Gu Yuanqing."

He glanced at the crowd below and said calmly, "My dear ministers, do you think that the world that this Fellow Daoist Gu came from, since it could nurture such an immortal and perhaps even stronger great cultivator, must be a world with perfect laws and boundless expanse?"

He leaned forward slightly and asked slowly:

"Do you think... such a world could possibly contain the existence of my Great Hao Divine Dynasty?"

Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent.

After a moment, Li Yanshen, the Lord of Tian Shu, chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, I believe it is certainly possible to tolerate it, but they may not be willing."

The Palace Master of Zhou Tianxing Palace hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's hard to calculate how far apart the two worlds are. Even with coordinate anchors, it would be difficult to establish a stable teleportation array. Even if it were established, such an array that crosses two worlds would be difficult to protect even under the chaotic heavens."

The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Craft Pavilion, Zhan Shengjie, continued, "If we were to use the Heavenly Escape Ship to travel through the outer void, the risks would be too great. If we were to get lost in it, there would be no way out but destruction. At the same time, the Heavenly Escape Ship would also be unable to escape the pursuit of the Demon Lord. They see our human race as resources and will not let us leave. Even if we succeed, the final result will only be to lead the war in this world to another world."

Xuan Hao smiled faintly: "I was just mentioning it casually. This Gu Yuanqing may not be able to find his way back. Hun Tian is immortal and can fight against Xuan You's clone, so his strength is not bad. However, his cultivation level is a bit weak."

……

Gu Yuanqing waited calmly at the Nine Heavens Sword Sect. He was not in a hurry. Since he had decided to enter the human realm, he was already prepared for his identity as an outsider to be discovered.

He didn't expect Ling Yi to hide his identity or origins. In this world, the imperial court and sects cooperated to fight against the Heavenly Demon.

Despite Ling Yi's seemingly harmonious relationship with Gu Yuanqing, he is, after all, the leader of a sect in this realm, and his primary concern should be the safety of his own sect and the realm itself.

Gu Yuanqing didn't care about any of this. He could leave at any time, and no one could stop him. The reason he entered this human realm was simply to seek cooperation.

The human race here is in danger of being attacked by the Heavenly Demon, but they understand the Heavenly Demon, and since he wants to hunt it down, there is a basis for cooperation.

In this world, he had even fewer concerns than in the spirit world.

Even in the Spirit Realm, his traces can still be found on the back of the Xuan Turtle. Li Miaoxuan also has a karmic connection with the Lingxu Sect. At the same time, the cultivation path of the Qianyuan Sect disciples is also intricately linked to the Spirit Realm.

Therefore, Gu Yuanqing still had some concerns when acting in this matter.

But in this realm, everything is done according to his own will!
He was gathering information about the Heavenly Demons and waiting for news from Ling Yi, which also reflected the attitude of this human world towards him.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Gu Yuanqing stood on the cliff edge of Giant Sword Mountain, hands behind his back, gazing calmly into the distance.

Countless disciples of the Sword Sect were either performing martial arts on the platform or transforming into sword rainbows, shuttling between the towering sword forest, drawing forth the roaring Gengjin sword energy.

A clear light flickered in his eyes, and his Void-Piercing Heavenly Eye silently operated, sweeping over the myriad wonders containing the supreme sword path, feeling the various sword intent rhythms contained within.

Gu Yuanqing can be considered a half-sword cultivator, and the Tribulation Controlling Myriad Manifestations Sword he cultivates is all-encompassing. Although this realm is different from the Spirit Realm, the Great Dao is the same and all paths return to the same source. Being in such a wonderful place where sword intent gathers, he can carefully comprehend it, which has some benefits for his sword cultivation. So it is not a waste of time.

Suddenly, a faint light flashed, and a figure landed—it was Ling Yi, the sect master of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, I apologize for keeping you waiting. I've been preoccupied with some mundane matters these past few days and have neglected you somewhat. Please forgive me," Ling Yi said with a loud laugh.

Gu Yuanqing returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Sect Master Ling is too kind. Your sect's swordplay is so magnificent that it is truly captivating. There is no need to wait for so long."

The two exchanged a few brief pleasantries.

Ling Yi then got to the point, his laughter subsiding as he said seriously, "Fellow Daoist Gu, His Majesty wishes to see you."

Gu Yuanqing naturally knew who His Majesty was referring to!

Xuan Haoji, the ruler of the Nine Domains Divine Continent, is also the strongest person in this world, a cultivator who has reached the Great Perfection of the Void Immortal realm.

"Oh?" Gu Yuanqing raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression unchanged. "What is it?"

Ling Yi said, "I hope you understand this matter, fellow Daoist. After all, you are not from my Nine Domains Divine Continent. At present, the human race is in a standoff with the Heavenly Demons. The situation is sensitive and concerns the survival of hundreds of millions of lives. Some things must be handled with utmost caution." He paused, observing Gu Yuanqing's reaction, and continued, "Moreover, His Majesty heard that you came from beyond the realm and was curious. He wanted to have a chat with you so that we could exchange views on matters between the two realms."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuanqing's lips curled into a half-smile, and he casually asked, "When will he arrive?"

Ling Yi was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Gu Yuanqing to respond in this way. He frowned slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Gu is joking. The Divine Capital, Yujing, is hundreds of millions of miles away from here. As the ruler of the Divine Dynasty and governing the Nine Domains, His Majesty's every move is related to the safety of the human race. A single move can affect the whole situation. How dare he leave the central government without permission?"

Gu Yuanqing suppressed his smile and waved his hand listlessly: "Then let's forget it. I'm used to a life of leisure and can't stand the constraints of court rules and regulations, nor am I used to those formalities. A hundred million miles is too far. We can talk about meeting another day."

Ling Yi advised, "Fellow Daoist Gu, now that you've come to this realm, if you intend to stay in the human realm for a long time, you'll inevitably have to deal with the Great Hao Dynasty in the future. The structure of this realm is probably very different from your original world, and ultimately..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yuanqing interrupted him.

"First of all, thank you for your rescue and hospitality, Fellow Daoist Ling." Gu Yuanqing clasped his hands in thanks, stood up, and looked at Ling Yi with a calm expression: "I appreciate your kindness, Fellow Daoist. However, there are some things I may not have made clear to you. I came to this realm only to hunt down the Heavenly Demons, and I am happy to cooperate with the Nine Domains Divine Continent, simply because we share the same enemy, and we are all human cultivators. But to be honest, I don't necessarily need to reside within this human territory, or rather, I don't necessarily need to stay in this realm!"

(End of this chapter)