Chapter 502 - 343: Swords Part the Celestial Pool, Crossing the Abyss to Slay Whales!
Chapter 502: Chapter 343: Swords Part the Celestial Pool, Crossing the Abyss to Slay Whales!
The elder wearing a star crown laughed upon hearing the words.
"The Dharma Assembly will begin in three days. Fellow Daoists, please rest for now!"
Master Mingde saw this and did not say much. He waved to the Daoist and then disappeared from the hall.
"Old fox, see you in three days!"
After Master Mingde left, the elder with the star crown did not linger. He gave a sly smile to the Three-headed Infant Fox and Gu Yuan, then directed the Daoist and left the Guangyun Hall.
The red-haired youth also followed but gave Gu Yuan a meaningful look before leaving.
"It’s unexpected that even a Demonic Golden Core was invited. The great trends are shifting constantly!"
Watching the backs of the two, the Three-headed Infant Fox couldn’t help but sigh.
Through several Dharma Assemblies and thousands of years of strife, there had never been a Demonic Golden Core present, but this time there was.
Though the East Mountain Realm has been stable all these years, obviously, since the fall of the True Immortal, the situation has subtly changed in secret.
"But soldiers will block, water will flood!"
Gu Yuan simply smiled lightly upon hearing this.
Just then, when the red-haired youth arrived, the "Demon Realm Seal" inside Gu Yuan’s body inexplicably trembled for a moment.
This slight tremor was sensed by both, which is why the red-haired youth gave Gu Yuan a meaningful look before leaving.
Gu Yuan did not know why the Demon Realm Seal trembled.
But perhaps the Dharma Assembly will reveal some answers.
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
In these three days, Gu Yuan stayed in the Cave Mansion arranged by the Yunji Sect, cultivating without going out, only hearing the continuous calling of names.
After some calculation, it happened thirty-two times.
This means that in this Dharma Assembly, thirty-two Late Stage Golden Core cultivators and thirty-two Mid-Stage Golden Core cultivators participated.
This number is quite astonishing, as it can be said that half of the essence of the East Mountain Realm is here.
After all, Late Stage Golden Core cultivators are not easy to encounter, even in the Tier Four Top Sects, there are only a few.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
On this day, the sound of three bells resounded for miles, signifying the start of the Dharma Assembly.
In the mountains, countless Escape Lights shot into the sky, eagerly flying towards the vast and boundless deep pool.
Above the giant pool, groups of clouds were arranged in sequence, spanning the clouds, extremely grand.
"Master, the Dharma Assembly has begun, please proceed to the Celestial Abyss Pool!"
In front of Gu Yuan’s Cave Mansion, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in a cloud-patterned magical robe respectfully saluted, reminding Gu Yuan.
"Little friend, I entrust this to you!"
In front of the Cave Mansion, the Three-headed Infant Fox looked at Gu Yuan solemnly.
Although it had already chosen Gu Yuan long ago, the continuous calling of names over the past three days had disturbed its thoughts, making it uneasy and anxious.
"Rest assured, elder, I’ll give it my all!"
Gu Yuan smiled calmly, showing no sign of panic.
"I’ll be watching the battle from the seats for you!"
Then the two flew on Escape Light, one heading for the Celestial Abyss Pool, the other towards the clouds.
At this time, around the Yunji Sect, one after another Escape Light soared like a rainbow, gathering instantly above the Celestial Abyss.
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"It’s starting, it’s finally starting!"
"These three days felt like years!"
Above the clouds, many cultivators gathered, their faces filled with excitement.
The Celestial Abyss Dharma Assembly, held only once every fifteen hundred years, is so precious that no one below the level of Daoist Embryo can attend a second time.
Everyone present was attending their first Dharma Assembly, probably also their last, naturally making them excited.
Above the clouds, many Golden Core cultivators on Cloud Chariots, though keeping their composure, also focused their gazes on the Celestial Abyss.
Unless they have great opportunities, Golden Core cultivators can’t extend their lifespan by a few hundred years, so this may also be their last time watching the Dharma Assembly.
And those Late Stage Golden Core cultivators holding the "Dharma Assembly Jade Token" were also filled with turmoil in their hearts.
Success in extending their lifespan depended on today.
"They’re coming, they’re coming!"
At this moment, someone looked into the distance and shouted.
In the distant sky, thirty-two Escape Lights streaked across like long rainbows.
"Boom!"
And below the clouds, layers of cloud and mist suddenly surged as if snow melted away, revealing a sea-like giant pool.
Celestial Abyss Pool!
This pool is connected to the East Sea’s Abyssal Sea Eye. Though it’s called a pool, it’s no different from the sea. The Yunji Sect usually covers it with an Array, the Cloud Sea Array, to prevent disciples from accidentally entering and losing their lives.
But today, with the start of the Dharma Assembly, the sect naturally dismantled the Array.
As the Array dispersed, the true appearance of the Celestial Abyss Pool emerged, and vast, billowing Demon Qi rose like smoke and danced wildly.
Boom!
Crash!
Huge whales like mountains roared in the pool, causing boundless stormy weather, their scarlet eyes filled with murderous intent.
Tier Three Demon Beast, Evil Whale Giant Demon!
These giant whales, swimming from the Sea Eye, were numerous, numbering in the hundreds, and their collective roars caused giant waves, almost overturning the entire Celestial Pool.
Many cultivators with lower cultivation found themselves trembling with fear, swallowing hard despite being above the clouds.
This is an absolute forbidden area. A Golden Core cultivator rashly entering would meet their doom.
But now, thirty-two Escape Lights soared through the area unfazed, as if no one stood in their way.
Above the clouds, all eyes were fixed, afraid of missing any moment.
"Bang!"
At this moment, a handsome figure took the first step into the Abyss Pool.