Chapter 1475
Chapter 1475: Artificially strengthened the seal, the cause and effect of Yu Xian Palace
Hey, I’ve been feeling increasingly restless lately, unsure when the flames of war and chaos will reach us, the ordinary cultivators. Even the Ninth Prince of the Demon Court, with such a noble identity, met his end by accident. Next, the Endless Demon Realm may launch a major reckoning to find the true culprit behind his death.
When you think about it, someone capable of killing a quasi-Immortal Emperor must at least have the strength of one. And as the Ninth Prince of the Demon Court, he likely had many life-saving items, possibly even an Immortal Emperor artifact. However, beings like the Immortal Emperor are elusive. We ordinary cultivators can’t easily witness their presence.
Speaking of which, the dean of Yu Xian Academy in the Tai Yuan Ancient Domain, where I belong, is also an Immortal Emperor. But he hasn’t shown himself for thousands of years. If the opportunity arises, Elder Gu, you could seek the dean’s assistance. With his guidance and your talent, breaking through to the Immortal Emperor Realm wouldn’t be impossible.
Unfortunately, Yu Xian Palace has been in decline in recent years. The newer generations of disciples lack the talent of their predecessors, and fewer are being accepted. Many Daoist elders have chosen seclusion or left altogether. A few years ago, the Ninth Prince of the Golden Crow Clan, who had ties to Yu Xian Palace, burned several universes, and nothing came of it afterward.
Nevertheless, Elder Gu, rest assured that if you join our Yu Xian Academy, you’ll be well-supported in terms of cultivation resources. We have ancient books passed down from Yu Xian Palace, Daoist collections, and inscriptions handwritten by sages of the past, all available for you to study at any time.
Yu Xian Palace was a renowned and powerful force in the Xi Yuan civilization, comparable to Xian Chu, the Endless Demon Realm, Zi Xiao Mountain, and other great powers. Yu Xian Academy was one of its many branches, spread across major universes and ancient domains. It specifically recruited and trained geniuses and disciples with exceptional talent from across the world.
At this moment, in Cuiwei City, within the Taiyuan Ancient Region, the scene was bustling. On the wide, ancient street, people moved back and forth, creating a lively atmosphere. A slightly short, middle-aged man in a brocade robe, with a potbelly and a rather wealthy appearance, walked alongside a young man dressed in white. He was chattering incessantly, introducing the deep-rooted strength of Yu Xian Academy.
The young man in white was tall and slender, with a face like polished jade. His eyes were warm and gentle, his features handsome, and his hair gleamed as though infused with immortal light. Even as he walked, a misty, ethereal glow surrounded him, making him seem like he had stepped out of a painting.
“If Deacon Zhou says so, then if the opportunity arises, I must visit that dean,” the young man in white replied with a slight smile.
The middle-aged man in the brocade robe appeared to be around forty, with a weathered aura. However, his presence was not to be underestimated—he was just half a step away from the Immortal King realm. A cultivator of his level couldn’t have his true age judged by appearances alone.
Many of the cultivators and creatures on the ancient street clearly recognized this middle-aged man, showing him considerable respect. After all, Yu Xian Academy was a dominant force in the Taiyuan Ancient Region, far surpassing the power of other academies. Naturally, there were other branches of Yu Xian Academy in different ancient domains, and competition between them was fierce, especially in the recruitment of talented disciples.
“Haha, with your talent, Elder Gu, under the guidance of the dean, it wouldn’t be impossible for you to reach the level of a quasi-Immortal Emperor, or even an Immortal Emperor,” the man laughed. “Unlike me—I’ve spent my whole life and can only be a deacon. Becoming an Immortal King is beyond my reach.”
As he spoke, the man in the brocade robe couldn’t hide the envy in his eyes. His name was Zhou Yuanyi, and he served as the deacon of Yu Xian Academy in the Taiyuan Ancient Region, not an elder responsible for teaching disciples.
On most days, Zhou Yuanyi simply scouted for promising talents from the outside world and brought them back to the academy. However, this time, while passing through a barren star field, he was ambushed by star field bandits and nearly lost his life. In that critical moment, it was the young man in white who saved him.
Naturally, Zhou Yuanyi was immensely grateful. After a bit of conversation, he learned that the young man’s surname was Gu. Remarkably, Gu had reached the Immortal King realm in less than a million years of cultivation, without ever joining a sect or any formal power—he was a casual cultivator.
Seeing such potential, Zhou Yuanyi was eager to invite Gu to serve as an elder at Yu Xian Academy. That’s how the present situation came to be.
“It’s just a stroke of luck that I managed to break through to the Immortal King realm. My success back then was purely by chance,” the young man in white replied with a casual smile.
Zhou Yuanyi couldn’t conceal his envy. After all, the young man before him was already an Immortal King, a level Zhou likely had no hope of reaching in his lifetime. The young man in white was, of course, Gu Changge. Seeing Zhou’s reaction, Gu Changge simply smiled and said nothing more.
Although Yu Xian Academy was only a branch of Yu Xian Palace, it remained one of the most powerful forces in the Xi Yuan civilization, its reach far surpassing that of ordinary sects. Moreover, the ancestors of Yu Xian Palace had deep connections with the person Gu Changge was searching for.
Outside the Xi Yuan civilization, after manipulating the threads of fate and setting his plans into motion, Gu Changge began his journey. His first step was to obtain armor. The major upheaval he was planning for the Xi Yuan civilization still needed time to ferment, giving him a window to recover Liuhe Tianyuan.
However, when Gu Changge attempted to sense Liuhe Tianyuan again, he encountered unexpected difficulties. The space-time boundary that sealed Liuhe Tianyuan had been artificially reinforced. He tried to follow the familiar pull, but this time the path was completely severed.
Therefore, Gu Changge had no choice but to seek out someone involved in the initial sealing of Liuhe Tianyuan to determine its precise space-time coordinates. After some deduction, he chose the nearest location within the Xi Yuan civilization and focused on the connections related to Yu Xian Palace. This led him to a team of rogues, where he attacked and killed Zhou Yuanyi, ultimately rescuing him.
Soon, Zhou Yuanyi took the lead, guiding Gu Changge away from the ancient street and through several magnificent buildings and mountain ranges. As they moved, the outline of the academy, located within a vast expanse of several million miles, began to emerge through the immortal mist.
Before the mountain gate stood several majestic peaks, bathed in radiant sunlight. The ancient characters “Yu Xian” were engraved on a stone tablet beside the gate, glowing with brilliant golden light and exuding an aura that seemed to overlook heaven and eternity.
Many cultivators and disciples gathered before the mountain gate, and upon seeing Zhou Yuanyi approach, they all saluted him respectfully. Despite Yu Xian Palace’s gradual decline, it remained a sacred place that ordinary cultivators regarded as out of reach. Countless cultivators visited daily, hoping to pay their respects at Yu Xian Academy, as only its disciples were eligible to enter Yu Xian Palace.