Chapter 122: The True Taicang Frightening God Sword

Chapter 122: The True Taicang Frightening God Sword

"What’s wrong?"

Inwardly puzzled, Li Ya asked his ancestor. He was already eager to return to his Inner Sect cave dwelling, train hard, and make a name for himself across the world.

His ancestor’s voice rang in his mind:

"Look at the one beside you—he’s actually comprehending the Dao."

There was a rare heaviness in his tone, even a hint of shock.

Comprehending the Dao?

Li Ya frowned and instinctively turned his gaze, quickly locking onto Wu Jue.

Unlike the other

Taixuan Sect

disciples, who brimmed with spirit and vigor, Wu Jue appeared completely lost in thought.

"Is he truly comprehending the Dao? Or is he just thinking about a technique?"

Li Ya asked in his mind.

His ancestor replied,

"Comprehending the Dao is a rare and extraordinary state, something that cannot be sought but only encountered. During this process, one perceives the true essence of heaven and earth, leading to transformations in both comprehension and physical aptitude. Even just once, comprehending the Dao can change one's fate. Even I have never experienced it myself—I've only seen a friend undergo it before. If he were still alive today, he would undoubtedly be among the strongest in the entire Nine Dynasties cultivation world."

That powerful?!

Li Ya carefully examined Wu Jue but saw nothing remarkable. He looked entirely ordinary—far from impressive. At least his junior brother Gu An was good-looking, which naturally made people favor him.

"The Taixuan Sect is truly full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Setting aside Lü Xian and Ji Xuanyu, that An Hao—his cultivation speed is unprecedented! I’ve never heard of such monstrous talent before. And now, you’ve encountered someone comprehending the Dao. The younger one is when this happens, the greater their potential. This boy seems about your age… In the future, he may soar to unimaginable heights. The Taixuan Sect’s fortune is unstoppable."

His ancestor’s tone was filled with emotion.

He, too, felt immense pressure.

Thinking about the promise he had made to Li Ya before, he suddenly felt ashamed.

He had sworn to help Li Ya climb to the peak of cultivation—to become the number one in the world!

But now, seeing Lü Xian, Ji Xuanyu, and hearing about An Hao’s astonishing talent, he felt an overwhelming sense of competition. These three were beyond extraordinary, and their backgrounds far surpassed Li Ya’s. Even with his guidance, he couldn't provide enough resources to give Li Ya an advantage in cultivation.

"The Taixuan Sect being this strong is a good thing. Having rivals makes it all the more exciting."

Li Ya thought confidently, leaving his ancestor momentarily speechless.

After a long pause, his ancestor finally spoke.

"Stay here. Wait for him to wake up. Ask if he has a master. If not, take him under my wing."

"Huh? You want me to take him as my disciple?"

"Of course not! He’ll be my disciple!"

"What? Wouldn’t that make him my ancestor?!"

"Be grateful! Without me, you wouldn’t even have the qualifications to compete with talents like him."

His ancestor spoke bluntly. Though irritated, Li Ya didn’t argue.

So, he waited—while also contemplating the sword intent of the

Taicang Frightening God Sword

.

And he waited for an entire night.

—

At dawn, Wu Jue finally awoke.

Since this wasn’t his first time comprehending the Dao, he didn’t seem surprised.

He turned to leave, only to be stopped by Li Ya.

"Brother, do you have a master?"

Li Ya asked directly.

Hearing this, Wu Jue’s eyes flashed with coldness. He ignored Li Ya and walked past him toward the platform steps.

Li Ya blocked him again, which immediately enraged Wu Jue. He raised his hand and shoved Li Ya.

Li Ya's physical body was extremely powerful, so he didn't fear a

Foundation Establishment

cultivator.

But the moment Wu Jue’s palm pressed against his shoulder, Li Ya felt an immense force. Wu Jue clenched his fist and exerted strength, pushing Li Ya back two steps.

Before Li Ya could react, Wu Jue had already taken to his sword and soared away. After all, fighting was forbidden within the city.

"How is this possible... What monstrous strength."

Li Ya was stunned, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

His ancestor sighed in his mind:

"What a pity. Forget it. Don't chase him—you’ll only make an enemy."

Li Ya’s smile faded.

He was at the

Core Formation Stage

, yet he had been pushed back by someone in the

Foundation Establishment Stage

. And he had even consumed the prized

Dragon Elephant Divine Essence

—a treasure sought after by the demon race!

Too humiliating!

"No!"

"I'm still not strong enough!"

Clenching his fists, Li Ya’s arrogance completely disappeared.

—

The city was bustling with activity.

Gu An and Wu Jue sat together in an inn, drinking and chatting as they waited for the duel.

Wu Jue was venting his frustration about his encounter with Li Ya from the previous month. The mere mention of him made his anger flare up again—he felt utterly insulted.

Gu An listened and nodded.

"Yeah, that was weird. Who just walks up and asks that? Forget about him. He’s just a passerby in your life. You’re destined to become a genius, so why concern yourself with minor characters?"

Though the person Wu Jue described was annoying, Gu An didn’t think it was worth getting worked up over.

If Wu Jue were to dwell on every minor incident, what would happen when he truly grew strong? Would he just eliminate everyone who annoyed him?

Gu An didn’t want Wu Jue to become that kind of person.

Wu Jue nodded.

"Of course, I won’t hold grudges. I just wanted to vent to you. You know you’re my only friend."

Gu An asked,

"When do you plan to reveal your true talent?"

The inn was packed, with most patrons discussing the

Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path

and the

Heavenly Sword Daoist

. No one paid attention to them.

Wu Jue shook his head.

"I prefer things the way they are now."

He didn’t trust others easily. After all, the

Taixuan Sect

had suffered internal strife before—previous Sect Masters had even used disciples for blood sacrifices. That made Wu Jue extremely wary.

Gu An took out a storage pouch and handed it to him.

Wu Jue hesitated, took it, and sent his spiritual sense inside. The moment he saw the contents, his face changed drastically. He immediately tried to return it.

"Gu An! This is too much! How do you have so many...?"

He had always thought Gu An was just another ordinary disciple like him. He never expected him to possess so many precious pills.

Gu An laughed.

"I’m the Valley Master of Medicine Valley. I refine pills all the time. You should take them. I don’t have a strong desire to grow powerful. I hate fighting. I’d rather spend my days growing flowers and herbs. These pills are more useful to you. Once you’re strong, you can protect me."

"But... this is too much..."

Wu Jue hesitated.

"You said I’m your only friend, right? Then take it. If you feel guilty, just acknowledge me as your elder brother. The elder brother is like a father. I’ll take care of you like a master would. After all, I have no shortage of pills."

Gu An grinned mischievously.

Wu Jue laughed and playfully glared at him.

"I’m two years older than you. I should be the elder brother!"

"Yeah, right. I’m way more mature than you."

The two bantered, and Wu Jue’s smile grew more relaxed.

In the end, Wu Jue accepted the storage pouch, secretly vowing to never let anyone bully Gu An in the future.

—

A booming voice echoed through the city.

"I am the Heavenly Sword Daoist! I have come to challenge the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path!"

A majestic, boundless sword intent engulfed the city.

Wu Jue's expression changed as he turned sharply toward the source. Gu An had already sensed the

Heavenly Sword Daoist’s

presence and remained unshaken.

"Time to put on a show,"

Gu An murmured.

"Let them witness the true Taicang Frightening God Sword."