73: Chapter 72: The mission of the sect leader, the openness of Lingxiao Sword Sect

Chapter 72: Sect Master’s Mission, Lingxiao Sword Sect’s Candor!

Listening to Emperor Yang’s narration, Gu Shengge couldn’t help but feel admiration for the ancestor Le Yao; he had seen descriptions of Taoist Gu in ancient texts.

That thing primarily gnaws at the Soul, and the pain it produces is indescribable, making life worse than death.

For that ancestor Le Yao to use her body as a host, harboring multiple Taoist Gu, and to endure for so long, it can no longer be explained by mere great perseverance.

She was probably sustained entirely by a single obsession.

“To prevent Chi Hao and his son from detecting any abnormality in the Taoist Gu, Le Yao accommodated thousands of Taoist Gu within her body. She also had to endure daily humiliation from Chi Hao and his son while secretly stealing resources for us to Cultivate. Her kindness, none of the surviving Dao Sect Elders dare to forget, nor can they. Therefore, for the Junior Sister she saved with her life, we have spared no effort in nurturing her. It’s just a pity…”

Back then, Le Yao’s sacrifice not only allowed Emperor Yang and the others to steal resources for Cultivation, but also, while Chi Hao and his son were constantly exploiting her, she secretly transferred a poison that would cripple their Cultivation into their bodies, buying them the Opportunity to defeat Chi Hao and his son and purge the Chi Clan.

Le Yao’s body had already been riddled with holes by the Taoist Gu, and her Soul was nearly dissipated, leaving her with not much time to live.

Now that the Junior Sister she saved at the cost of her life had died, how could Emperor Yang not feel guilty?

If it weren’t for the bigger picture, he would have mobilized the entire Sect to attack the Hehuan Sect long ago.

As a Sect Master, there were too many things he couldn’t control.

In fact, during this time, Emperor Yang often wondered if Xi Luoyao would not have fallen if he hadn’t been so concerned with Sect rules back then?

But whenever he thought about this question, the image and voice of Le Yao before she dissipated would appear in his mind, only to find them somewhat blurry.

Yet, he still remembered swearing before Le Yao dissipated that he would establish a new Dao Sect without injustice, without perverse actions, and without filth.

Therefore, Emperor Yang did not regret it, but he felt guilty, guilty that he hadn’t paid more attention to Xi Luoyao’s changes.

“Gu, Kid, don’t laugh at me, but honestly, I’m quite envious of Luoyao, being able to drink porridge containing remembrance dream flower.”

Emperor Yang suddenly said mockingly. The porridge wasn’t the point; the remembrance dream flower was.

The remembrance dream flower could help living beings recall their most beautiful memories deep within their hearts and was once refined into a dream-seeking pill by Demonic Path Cultivators.

Later, because the dream-seeking pill would corrode the Cultivator’s mind and hinder Cultivation, the Azure Expanse Cultivators jointly destroyed the remembrance dream flower, making it difficult to find another one in the world.

Emperor Yang truly wanted to taste the remembrance dream flower and relive those days of mutual support with Le Yao.

After all, the only sweetness in bitterness always leaves one with endless aftertaste.

Gu Shengge also fell silent after hearing the Dao Sect’s past story.

At this moment, he somewhat understood Xi Luoyao’s persistence.

What is more destructive than a white moonlight is a dead white moonlight.

A bowl of white porridge with remembrance dream flower surpasses all good medicines in the world.

Emperor Yang collected his thoughts, looked at Gu Shengge, and continued:

“Gu, Kid, I’ve told you so much because I actually have a mission I’d like to entrust to you. Of course, if you’re unwilling, I won’t force you.”

Gu Shengge: “Sect Master, please speak freely.”

The Sect led him to Cultivate, protected him as he entered the Dao, and even bestowed upon him the esteemed position of Dao Child. He would contribute his strength to the Sect without hesitation.

“Luoyao fell because of Chi Yunxiao. I’ve investigated and found that Chi Yunxiao is hidden within the Hehuan Sect in the Tianmo Domain. Now, the Tianmo Domain has dispatched Demonic Path Cultivators to invade the Qiankun Double States, and the involvement of other Sects from Qiong Sang is evident. I intend to use the Dao Sect’s power to divert the attention of those Demonic Path Sects, and then you can secretly infiltrate the Tianmo Domain to investigate which Sect is colluding with the Tianmo Domain.”

Emperor Yang stated his plan. Currently, the masters of the Six Halls cannot leave, Tantai Qingxuan is in seclusion, and the other Spirit Peak masters and Elders need to lead Disciples to purge the Demonic Path Cultivators.

Therefore, Gu Shengge, being unencumbered, was the most suitable candidate.

Gu Shengge nodded: “I understand. May I ask if the Sect Master has any suspected Sects?”

“Yes.” A sharp glint flashed in Emperor Yang’s eyes, and he said in a deep voice: “Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace.”

Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace?! The number one Sect in the Qiongsang Domain!

Gu Shengge was surprised and puzzled upon hearing this. He had originally thought it would be the Lingxiao Sword Sect.

After all, he had killed the Sword Child of the Lingxiao Sword Sect.

Emperor Yang saw Gu Shengge’s confusion and explained: “I know you suspect the Lingxiao Sword Sect, but it’s not them. The Lingxiao Sword Sect would absolutely not backstab the Qiankun Taoist Sect. Even if you killed their Sword Child, they wouldn’t do such a dirty deed; they would only resolve it honorably with a sword.”

Most of the Sword Cultivators of the Lingxiao Sword Sect are very pure, living for the sword and dying for the sword, using themselves as swords, unyielding.

It is precisely because they are too pure that they were deceived by Ye Ran. Otherwise, a fellow who can increase his Cultivation just by drinking alcohol, if placed in other Sects, let alone the Demonic Path, even the Righteous Path would at least give him a Soul search.

“The Sword Master of the Lingxiao Sword Sect once came to see me. The death of the Sword Child was not blamed on you, but there still needs to be an explanation. As long as you go to the Sword Sect and walk Wanjian Mountain once, if you can pass, all grievances will be cleared. If you cannot pass, your life and death are your own responsibility.”

After Emperor Yang finished speaking, he quietly waited for Gu Shengge’s answer.

Wanjian Mountain is the Forbidden Ground of the Lingxiao Sword Sect and also the place where the Sect’s Disciples obtain their swords. Every Disciple who wishes to be promoted to Inner Sect Disciple must walk Wanjian Mountain, and only by successfully obtaining a sword can they become an Inner Sect Disciple.

The journey to Wanjian Mountain is not only a test for Gu Shengge but also an Opportunity.

Every Spirit Sword on the mountain, if placed outside, would be a High Grade Spirit Sword. If Gu Shengge could obtain one, it would be considered a gain.

“I understand, Sect Master. Before heading to the Tianmo Domain, I will make a trip to the Lingxiao Sword Sect.”

Gu Shengge nodded. As for why Emperor Yang suspected the Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace of being the culprit behind the scenes, he also had some guesses.

In recent years, the Qiankun Taoist Sect’s development has been too rapid.

Under Emperor Yang’s leadership, the Dao Sect spent the first three hundred years cultivating and accumulating strength, and then, from originally a Medium Grade Spirit State, it expanded to two High Grade Spirit States in just four hundred years, becoming one of the top ten great Sects in Qiong Sang.

And the greatest friction with the Qiankun Taoist Sect, and its closest neighbor, is the Xuanhuang State of the Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace.

The Xuanhuang Heavenly Palace also has Refining Void Reverents, slightly weaker than Old Ancestor Chenxiao, but there are a handful of Nascent Divinity Celestial Beings within the palace, slightly stronger than the Qiankun Taoist Sect.

Emperor Yang: “Hmm, I’ve finished speaking about the matter. As for when to depart, that’s up to you to decide.”

“In that case, let’s set the time for three months from now.”

After pondering for a while, Gu Shengge gave a time. The jade disc of creation had already digested the Immortal King’s skull and the Superior System, giving birth to three supreme Divine Abilities. He needed some time to digest these three Divine Abilities.

After bidding farewell to Emperor Yang, he left Tiangan Mountain.

After watching Gu Shengge leave, Emperor Yang’s eyes became complex. Recalling the past, a faint guilt appeared on his face, and a murmur echoed in the vast palace.

“Sorry, Le Yao, I failed your expectations and couldn’t protect little Ya’er…”

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PS: Sorry, I was originally going to start three updates today, but I was dragged out for drinks. Now my head is fuzzy, and I can’t update. I’ll make up for the missing update tomorrow. Alas~ It’s really troublesome. Not drinking isn’t an option, they’re all Elders.