Chapter 262: Chaotic Sword Body

All the people of the great world turned their gaze toward it.

They stared at this region.

Such a Lightning Tribulation would normally be a cataclysm.

But now it is different.

A terrifying presence, also able to command thunder, suppresses the heavens' lightning and refines the physiques of the six great Heavenly Prides.

Using Lightning Tribulation Liquid to open their meridians, cutting hair and washing marrow.

Although this Lightning Tribulation Liquid cannot compare to the one condensed by Gu Jin Nian, it cannot withstand a thousandfold hammering.

One trial brings a huge boost, let alone a thousand.

In the past, Gu Jin Nian encountered such an opportunity, and now these six also seek the same benefit he once received.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Thunder crashes down, terrifying billions, again and again, the six Heavenly Prides' mortal bodies are destroyed repeatedly, their physiques reshaped each time.

Thus their aura becomes ever more terrifying and ever stronger.

Once, and again.

It is frightening.

A full three hours passed.

The six's physiques completely transformed; after being hammered by thunder a thousand times, their realms all surged up to the Triple Heaven.

This is a dreadful destiny.

Directly elevating two realms, surpassing countless contemporaries; if ancient clans are excluded, their strength would rank them among the world's strongest.

The most terrifying part is that they also possess legendary constitutions, inherently bearing unspeakable prospects and futures; now enhanced, there is no drawback of forced growth, only benefit.

Receiving such a Lightning Tribulation baptism makes the future truly unimaginable.

Countless onlookers remain silent; in their eyes lies an indescribable emotion, unsure whether it is sorrow or what to say, but the bad feeling spreads among the human race, especially among Gu Jin Nian's supporters.

They can see that the Jie Tian Sect is setting a benchmark.

Only by doing so will more and more Heavenly Prides be drawn to the Jie Tian Sect.

But the Triple Heaven…

One must know that before arriving, they were only six‑realm strongmen; they are Heavenly Prides, that is undeniable, yet not that overwhelmingly powerful.

Leaping across so many realms at once inevitably feels despairing and painful.

As for Qilin Hall, although it has arranged such a formation, Qilin Hall can only claim to possess a land of destiny and is truly inferior to the Jie Tian Sect in inheritance.

Now look, the destiny of the Jie Tian Sect is by no means weaker than Qilin Hall's.

They are backed by the four ancient clans, that is a fact; everyone understands, but with profit in sight, how many truly care? clang! A terrifying sword scar slashes the sky, spanning a hundred thousand li, this sword scar destroys heaven and earth, cutting through all space, evoking dread.

Moreover, the most terrifying part is that the sword scar's end points straight at the Da Xia Dynasty.

It is Sword Jiutian.

He broke through the Triple Heaven and could not help releasing his Chaotic Sword Qi, but whether intentional or not, he directed this sword toward the Da Xia Dynasty.

Though no living being was harmed, the gesture is clearly flaunting, with other attitudes that are very displeasing.

Inside the Jie Tian Palace, Chang Yun Tian watches Sword Jiutian, very satisfied with Sword Jiutian's display.

"What are you doing? Are you declaring war?"

"How audacious!"

"Sword Jiutian, you are too arrogant!"

In an instant, some voices rose; they were furious, Gu Jin Nian said nothing, they could not pretend to be clueless, scolding Sword Jiutian.

"Truly sorry, breaking through the Triple Heaven, I could not help it at the moment; this is not aimed at the Da Xia Dynasty, please Gu Saint forgive me."

At that moment, Sword Jiutian's voice sounded, it was his response.

But such words seemed especially laughable; what does 'could not help it at the moment' even mean? In this situation, there is no such thing as being able or unable to endure; it is merely an excuse Sword Jiutian made for himself.

"Gu Saint is a Great World Saint; would he ever get angry? The master of Qilin Hall would not have such a small temperament."

At the same time, Chang Yun Tian's voice rang out, clearly trying to disgust Gu Jin Nian, using morality to bind Gu Jin Nian.

"Exactly, Gu Saint's temperament could not be so small. Sword Jiutian, you don't understand; Gu Saint is a saint, not a mere mortal like us."

Someone followed, mocking Gu Jin Nian in a sarcastic tone.

"After all, he is a Great World Saint, not an ordinary person."

Tai Hao spoke; the great sun above his head grew ever more terrifying, as if it would truly become a sun, terrifying beyond words.

Yet his words were the same as Sword Jiutian's.

"I heard of Gu Saint years ago; such a being sets the heart of heaven and earth, how could he lose his temper over such a trivial matter?"

Ming Hao's voice also rose, the bright moon above his head reflected endless brilliance.

"A saint must transcend all."

Zhou Yun also spoke, clasping his hands together, Buddhist light shining heavily.

"The one I most admire is Gu Saint."

Su Canghai's voice sounded, but this sentence was the most disgusting.

"The most admired person is Gu Saint? Yet he comes to the Jie Tian Sect—this is truly laughable, making one want to laugh."

"Admire Gu Saint."

Lin Wan's voice also rose; she was simple, yet it was also a statement.

Indeed, now they are making a statement.

They are all making statements.

Expressing their attitudes, offending Gu Jin Nian, or perhaps offending Qilin Hall; by this means they can truly become the core of the Jie Tian Sect.

The six's voices rang out.

Chang Yun Tian's voice also sounded at this moment.

"Please, Saint Gu, forgive."

Chang Yun Tian spoke; he felt extremely delighted, overjoyed, and the choices of these heavenly elites gave him immense satisfaction.

The actions of the Jie Tian Sect made countless people frown; indeed, it was rather disgusting.

"Do we really need to do this?"

"Using this method to disgust people?"

"Hmph, a lowly trick."

Insults rang out.

Many people's faces turned sour; this was too disgusting.

Crack!

At that very moment.

A terrifying bolt of thunder split the heavens, appearing directly above the Jie Tian Palace.

Boom—boom—boom.

Inside the Jie Tian Palace, everyone felt their bodies tremble, their qi and blood roiling, each one suffering immensely, as if a divine might made them shudder.

As for the six peerless heavenly elites, at this moment they began to vomit blood; their bodies, forged through countless trials, were on the verge of collapse.

Who is Gu Jin Nian?

Now he is a peerless powerhouse of the Seventh Heaven; with a single thought, heaven and earth would split.

How could they possibly stand in his way?

The Third Heaven? To Gu Jin Nian, it is like an ant.

Puff—puff—puff! The six men spewed blood one after another, and Chang Yun Tian couldn't help but vomit blood as well; it was terrifying, truly frightening, making everyone shiver.

Saint Gu.

"What do you mean?"

"We've already apologized; must it still be like this? Can the Jie Tian Sect truly not be tolerated? Is there any sense of justice left?"

Chang Yun Tian let out a roar; he was truly unwilling—Gu Jin Nian was being far too overbearing.

He knew his actions were a bit disgusting, but so what? Gu Jin Nian is a saint; besides, they had already apologized, and the Sword of Nine Heavens hadn't truly harmed anyone, yet Gu Jin Nian's behavior was too disgusting.

"Oh, forgive."

Gu Jin Nian's voice sounded, calm, but that voice made many rejoice while causing each member of the Jie Tian Sect to turn pale.

This is repaying them with their own method!

"As a saint of the human race, is this it? Bullying the weak with the strong?"

A cold voice sounded.

It was a human king.

He spoke, disapproving of Gu Jin Nian's methods and somewhat angry; after painstakingly forging them, now they were hurt, which indeed had an impact.

"None of your business!"

Inside the Qilin Pavilion.

Gu Jin Nian's voice sounded faintly, not loud, yet exuded incomparable dominance.

This is the confidence of a contemporary saint.

"Arrogant."

Thunder roared, the Thunder King's bellow; he truly could no longer tolerate Gu Jin Nian.

"Enough chatter."

"If you disagree, show yourself."

Gu Jin Nian spoke softly; in the Qilin Pavilion, he stood in the void, arms crossed, gazing at the realm of the Ancient Human Clan, ready to strike at any moment.

But at that moment, the Eye of Heavenly Punishment appeared, its cold stare fixed on the area, glaring unflinchingly at all living beings.

Anyone who dares act at this critical juncture will meet a grim fate.

The previous Great Dao oath cannot be taken lightly; even Gu Jin Nian could not risk his own life.

Sensing this, the Thunder King refrained from further action.

"Regardless, by acting this way and hurting them, is it not unfair?"

"You are a saint, a powerhouse of the Seventh Heaven; bullying juniors like this—do you truly deserve the title of saint?"

A human king spoke, issuing a question.

"The saint must not be insulted!"

In the next instant, a detached voice sounded, coming from the Kong Family's Main Residence—it was Kong Xuan's voice. Now the head of the Kong family, at this critical moment, Kong Xuan spoke with pride.

"Indeed, the saint must not be insulted."

"What cats and dogs can insult a saint? Doesn't that become a joke?"

"Truly laughable to the extreme—any scum can insult a saint?"

Some voices rang out, echoing in full agreement with those four words.

Upon hearing this, the Ancient Human Clan fell silent.

Because they were right—'the saint must not be insulted.' At Gu Jin Nian's level, though not surpassing their Nine Kings, his status remained extraordinary, making it indeed unnecessary.

"This matter ends here."

"I hope you all will give me some face."

At that moment, the Upper Saint's voice sounded.

At the crucial moment, he stepped in again to smooth things over.

However, this point further confirms that the person residing as a saint is not a good person; earlier, when Gu Jin Nian was humiliated, he did not step forward, and now things have come to this pass, and he again comes out to smooth things over.

Truly laughable.

However, there is indeed no need to make a fuss now; even if Gu Jin Nian killed Jian Jiutian and the others, it would be meaningless, and if he really made a move, the Great Dao would not spare him.

The oath lies here; no one violates it.

However, Jian Jiutian's voice sounded at this moment.

Boom! Chaotic sword qi permeated, the void within a hundred li around him was pierced, entwined with chaotic qi.

Gu Jin Nian.

Ten years!

Give me ten years of time.

I will surely surpass you.

You need not be arrogant.

Jian Jiutian was furious, he was arrogant, daring to say such words.

Jian Jiutian, you truly are arrogant.

Insolent! How dare you speak to a saint like this?

Shut up!

Truly laughable.

What qualifications do you have to say such words?

Voices sounded one after another, rebuking Jian Jiutian; they were angry, believing Jian Jiutian had no qualifications to say such words.

However, Jian Jiutian paid no heed; his gaze burst forth with strands of chaotic sword qi, hatred endless, he stared at Gu Jin Nian, regarding Gu Jin Nian as a great enemy.

He was angry, for having provoked a bit, suffering such a blow, he felt displeased, wishing to kill Gu Jin Nian.

But he knew he was inferior to Gu Jin Nian, yet he also knew Gu Jin Nian could not act, having sworn a great oath.

Five years ago, Gu Jin Nian was merely an ordinary person; he was inferior to me; given ten years, why do you all think I would be inferior to Gu Jin Nian?

I, Jian Jiutian, follow the ultimate sword Dao; in my eyes, there is no true strength, everything can be chased after, nothing but time.

Gu Jin Nian, do you dare give me ten years?

Within ten years, I will surpass you and become the strongest under heaven.

Jian Jiutian roared angrily; he felt unwilling and extremely furious, he knew saying this would bring trouble, yet he could not help himself.

Because he is a heaven's pride, the heaven's pride of the great era, he does not want to be suppressed by Gu Jin Nian.

Actually, this is a kind of sorrow.

In this great era.

Gu Jin Nian is like an unparalleled sun, shining with eternal light; in the eyes of countless heaven's pride, Gu Jin Nian cannot be surpassed.

One person, suppressing an entire era! Inside the Kirin Pavilion.

Gu Jin Nian felt Jian Jiutian's gaze, filled with anger, filled with hatred. If time were turned back a few years, this Jian Jiutian is indeed the heaven's pride of the present age; I am indeed inferior to him, he harbors resentment and is also full of unwillingness; this is reasonable.

Because if it were me, I'd probably be the same.

Saint Gu.

In ten years, we two brothers will also surpass everything; this great era does not necessarily need you to guard it, we can still do so.

The Taihao brothers also spoke; their eyes were icy, having suffered such intimidation from Gu Jin Nian; inwardly they were both shocked by Gu Jin Nian's methods and also very angry.

Being so overbearing, are we not afraid that one day we too will be overbearing?

Su Canghai's voice sounded.

These heaven's pride individuals are all unwilling; they harbor resentment, having suffered such injustice—how could they not be angry? 'I will give you enough time to catch up.'

Until you have crossed mountain after mountain, you will no longer see my figure.

Gu Jin Nian spoke lightly, gazing at these people.

These words are full of overbearing aura.

Give them enough time, let them cross mountain after mountain; only then will they know that in this lifetime they can never catch up to me.

This statement is overly confident.

It is also overly overbearing.

It is shocking.

More talk is useless.

However, at this moment, a human king spoke, waving his hand; above the nine heavens, the stars and galaxies poured down, all entering Gu Jin Nian's body.

In an instant, the six people's injuries were healed; moreover, their physiques became even stronger, and their primordial spirits were also enhanced.

This is starry essence, specially used to temper the primordial spirit.

The ancient human race truly has fine methods.

They really are willing to bear the cost.

To pour so many resources, is it necessary?

Just to target Saint Gu?

Or to contend for the great era's fortune?

Some voices sounded; people never imagined that the ancient clans would actually be so willing to give, even giving this.

Just like that.

After another hour.

The six people's aura grew ever more terrifying.

Especially Jian Jiutian, his gaze is terrifyingly formidable, already forming a dreadful sword qi; his gaze can pierce the void.

Taihao and Minghao have the sun and moon above their heads, flashing a strange light that makes one feel incredulous.

Where they were, the void was shattered and melted.

Roar.

A dragon's roar rang out, a true dragon soared into the sky—it was Zhou Yun, a martial dao expert whose qi and blood were terrifyingly vast.

But the most astonishing was Lin Wan.

Don't be fooled by her being a woman—she cultivates both dao and martial arts, her physique is the strongest among them, and her primordial spirit is also extraordinarily terrifying.

As for Buddhist cultivators, the surroundings became a pure land of Buddhist law.

These six stunned everyone.

And the great era's fortune was indeed bestowed upon the Intercept Heaven Palace.

However, so far, not even one-tenth has been achieved.

The reason is simple: although the Six Heaven's Pride are strong, who can predict the future? Can a genius who cannot grow still be called a genius? But there's no denying that, right now, these six are truly strong, possessing the potential to be invincible.

Boom! But it wasn't over yet; another terrifying light fell, shining upon them.

Light shaped like the Five Holy Beasts entered, letting them instantly break through to the Fourth Heaven.

"Five Saints' Power."

"The deepest foundation of the Monster Clan?"

"Even this has been brought out?"

"Five Saints True Qi."

Some voices rang out, full of shock; this move was even bigger.

The Five Saints True Qi has arrived.

This is the true qi of the Five Holy Beasts—too terrifying; each strand can transform a person.

One cannot deny that the foundation of the ancient clans is incredibly terrifying.

Before, no one felt it; now everyone does—it's truly terrifying.

Each strand of the Five Saints True Qi is unique and extremely precious.

Now all of it has been given to these six; the cost invested is indeed terrifying.

Finally.

When the Five Saints True Qi disappeared.

Everything seemed to have returned to calm.

However.

The next moment.

A divine mountain appeared above the Intercept Heaven Palace.

A grand sound also rang out.

"The Intercept Heaven Divine Mountain has manifested; all disciples of the Intercept Heaven Sect may ascend the mountain to contend for fortune and opportunity."

This sound came from Long Cloud Heaven.

He spoke out, informing the world.

And within the divine mountain, there are indeed many divine artifacts, as well as much fortune.

People fell silent; the gifts given were simply too good.

In the great era, there are many heavenly pride who still hesitate and waver, but now they truly cannot afford to hesitate.

Figures streamed toward the Intercept Heaven Sect.

No wonder they do; the Intercept Heaven Sect gave too much.

Thus.

Inside the Intercept Heaven Palace, it instantly became bustling; figures entered the Intercept Heaven Divine Mountain, and others entered the Intercept Heaven Palace, joining the Intercept Heaven Sect.

By contrast, the Qilin Pavilion.

Although some talents also came, compared to the Intercept Heaven Sect, they are hardly worth mentioning.

Inside the Qilin Pavilion.

Everyone's mood was unusually heavy.

Many people remained silent.

Because this loss felt stifling.

The Intercept Heaven Sect's actions indeed affected the overall situation; the reason is simple: over there they frantically recruited talent, while here it seemed somewhat neglectful.

"Jin Nian."

"Going on like this really won't do; why not have the master step out to gain some glory?"

Su Wenjing spoke, thinking this was somewhat improper; although he knew Gu Jin Nian didn't like being too flashy, continuing like this would definitely not work.

"It's fine."

"Master."

"Attracting heavenly pride is no great skill."

"Nurturing heavenly pride is true strength."

Gu Jin Nian spoke lightly, then immediately continued.

"The examination has begun; please trouble the master to stand guard."

"The students need to go comprehend the scriptures."

"Tomorrow they won't be able to laugh."

Gu Jin Nian spoke.

He is extremely confident.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell somewhat silent.

It's not that there is any other meaning.

The world's heaven-defying prodigies are almost being snatched away by the Severing Heaven Sect like this; even if Gu Jin Nian possesses peerless scriptures, it wouldn't mean much.

For heaven-defying prodigies, peerless scriptures are like adding strength upon strength.

For ordinary people, there is still some increase.

But actually the increase is not large.

So, even those who believe in Gu Jin Nian feel an unprecedented pressure.

The number of peerless heaven-defying prodigies is not large.

Currently, about two-thirds have been taken by the Severing Heaven Sect; the remaining one-third is not certain.

Because more and more figures are rushing toward the Severing Heaven Sect.

The Severing Heaven Divine Mountain radiates endless light, with treasures appearing one after another, attracting countless gazes.

This is basically buying people's hearts.

What a load of bullshit fortuitous opportunity.

It's nothing more than the major clans joining forces, placing countless treasures inside to attract the world's heaven-defying prodigies.

But one cannot deny that the effect is too good.

The impact is huge.

Because indeed many talents are rushing there.

No matter what Gu Jin Nian did, Jian Jiutian and others actually gained countless benefits, so joining the Severing Heaven Sect can bring many benefits.

This is what everyone currently thinks.

The Qilin Pavilion feels somewhat oppressive up and down.

Even so.

Su Wenjing didn't say much, he sighed, and was presiding over this trial.

Actually, saying he's presiding.

It's nothing more than letting all kinds of heaven-defying prodigies and outstanding talents enter the Nine-Layer Divine Pagoda.

No one knows what the trial inside is.

But looking at the Severing Heaven Sect.

As the Qilin Pavilion opens the trial, some voices inside the Severing Heaven Sect also become especially loud.

«All the world's heaven-defying prodigies will enter my sect; in the future, the world's fortune will also be bestowed upon my Severing Heaven Sect. »

«Everyone, a glorious prosperous age is about to arrive. »

Someone excitedly spoke up, seeing the brilliance of the Severing Heaven Sect, couldn't help but boast.

«Mm, my Severing Heaven Sect has these six great heaven-defying prodigies; the future will surely be infinitely good. »

«With such heaven-defying prodigies present, what future is there to worry about? »

They laughed loudly.

Chang Yun Tian quietly watched, the smile on his face impossible to hide.

And at the same time.

Inside the Qilin Pavilion.

Gu Jin Nian sat cross-legged.

He closed his eyes.

In an instant, an ancient bodhi tree manifested behind him, possessing an indescribable extraordinariness.

«The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name; Gu Jin Nian is contemplating the ancient and modern, the foremost scripture of Daoism. »

«The Dao De Jing! Exactly. »

He intends to rely on the Dao De Jing to accomplish the greatest transformation.

But this time, he wants to truly understand the Dao De Jing.

It cannot be merely recited.

Only through personal understanding can one bring forth the extraordinary aspects of this scripture.

Because Gu Jin Nian can feel it.

Once the Dao De Jing is spoken.

It will bring about tremendous change.

Surpassing all previous ancient scriptures.

This is no joke.

Gu Jin Nian has a strong intuition.

Extremely strong.

Thus.

Time passed bit by bit.

Inside the Qilin Pavilion, it was noisy, but compared to the Severing Heaven Sect, there were indeed far fewer heaven-defying prodigies, yet there were still some.

The next day at midnight.

Finally.

A figure appeared in the Qilin Pavilion.

It was a youth.

They were carrying a wooden sword.

(End of chapter)