Chapter 263: Six Heavenly Pride, Nine Persons' King Blessing, Tempered by a Thousand Hammers and a Hundred Refinnings, Countless Fort

Sever Heaven Sect.

Exceedingly lively.

Countless prodigies gathered here.

Each one looked spirited; they were all heavenly pride from various quarters, and there were also some hidden-world families present.

It must be said.

The ancient human race's trick of spending a thousand gold to buy a horse's bone works wonders; they spared no effort to cultivate the human race's six heavenly pride.

Although most are aware, this treatment diminishes toward the end, yet people still cannot resist it, especially those heavenly pride who are confident.

They even believe that if they are sufficiently excellent, what reason would the Sever Heaven Sect have to turn them away? This idea is not uncommon; in fact, it is extremely prevalent.

In contrast, the Kirin Pavilion.

The crowd surges; this is true, but most are utterly ordinary existences.

Kirin Pavilion's Nine-Story Divine Tower.

As of now, too few people have reached the fifth level; perhaps because it is too strict, or perhaps because no heavenly pride have come at all.

In the nine-level trial, so far the strongest person has merely reached the fifth level.

Thus, under this comparison, some voices could not help but arise.

"Compared to this, the Kirin Pavilion truly is declining; without these peerless talents, even if Gu Jin Nian possesses great ability, its significance may be slight."

"Yes, it's not that Gu Sheng is incapable, but rather a skilled woman cannot cook without rice."

"Without peerless talents, even if Gu Sheng proceeds to chant peerless scriptures, what then? I fear its significance would be minimal."

"Hmm, but what should we do now? Should we continue waiting, or should we join the Sever Heaven Sect?"

Some voices sounded; all major powers were calculating, among them not lacking those who had previously advocated for Gu Jin Nian.

Worldly sentiments shift; sometimes it's just like this: before the Sever Heaven Sect achieves glory, many dare not offend Gu Jin Nian, and they also eagerly await his forthcoming performance.

Merely, as one side recruits disciples with fervent enthusiasm, the other side appears lukewarm, involving their own interests; how many can remain calm about it?

Most people will still choose compromise, or else choose silence.

"Better to simply join the Sever Heaven Sect; even if Gu Sheng has the power to raise the dead, our strength, whether we go to the Kirin Pavilion or the Sever Heaven Sect, means the same; although there are peerless scriptures, compared to the Sever Heaven Sect's resources, it ultimately falls short."

Someone spoke up, leaning toward choosing the Sever Heaven Sect.

"Or we could wait a bit longer; after all, in a few hours Gu Sheng will chant the foremost of all scriptures; if he truly manages to chant it, perhaps he could really raise the dead, and then making a choice would not be too late."

But immediately someone shook their head, thinking there's no need to rush this moment.

Upon saying this, it instantly gained approval from many; indeed, the time for Gu Jin Nian to expound the scriptures is not far off, they are eager and also wish to see what scripture he will ultimately produce, whether it will be hailed as the foremost of all scriptures as he claimed.

Not only them.

In fact, there is also a portion of strong heavenly pride who have remained still, continually waiting for this outcome.

Inside the Sever Heaven Sect.

The chief of the Seven Pavilions, along with Chang Yun Tian and others, took their seats in the hall, their expressions calm, as they discussed the upcoming arrangements.

However, everyone's thoughts were not here either; they were all awaiting the foremost of all scriptures that Gu Jin Nian spoke of.

A few more hours have passed.

And at this very moment.

Outside the Kirin Pavilion.

A figure slowly appeared, drawing some attention.

It was a youth.

He carried a wooden sword on his back.

The youth was extremely immature.

He appeared to be about fourteen or fifteen years old.

But the reason he attracted attention was that he was a blind person, covering his eyes with a white cloth.

What is surprising is that, although he is blind, he seems able to see, walking without any hindrance.

The crowd was curious.

The youthful swordsman did not waste words, directly stepping into the Nine-Story Divine Tower.

Soon, no one remembered him.

After all, there were too many people, strange and wondrous; such a person's appearance merely caused a brief surprise, quickly fading into the crowd.

However, not long after.

The fifth level of the Nine-Story Divine Tower flashed with light.

The next moment.

The sixth level flashed with light.

Immediately followed by the seventh level.

The eighth level.

The ninth level.

In an instant, it caused a great commotion.

"Did the entire Nine-Story Divine Tower light up?"

"What is going on?"

"Has a peerless heavenly pride emerged?"

"Who is it? Who could illuminate the Nine-Story Divine Tower in one breath?"

Some voices sounded, filled with shock.

People did not expect that, after nearly a day, someone actually managed to light up the Nine-Story Divine Tower.

Even the strongest person before was only at the Fivefold Heaven.

Most people don't know what the examination of the Nine-layer Divine Tower actually is, but they learn from those who have come out.

It should be a combination of perseverance, wisdom, and strength.

As for what the examination after the Five-layer Tower is, no one knows.

Anyway, up to now, this is the first.

Soon, a beam of light surged.

The figure of the wooden sword youth appeared.

His figure appeared before the tower.

In a moment, it provoked even more controversy.

"It's actually him?"

"This guy is ordinary, yet who would have thought he had such strength?"

"What does clearing the Nine-layer Divine Tower signify? A peerless heavenly pride?"

People were somewhat surprised, after all, compared to that, the Sever Heaven Sect truly surpasses the Kirin Pavilion, so the appearance of a peerless genius now is truly astonishing.

"May I ask, little friend, what is the examination above the Five-layer Divine Tower?"

As the wooden sword youth appeared, a voice sounded; it was an old man who was very curious, inquiring of the other party.

Not only him, many strong individuals felt curious; they were truly curious about what the examination after the Five-layer Tower is.

The first layer seems to be foundation bone.

The second layer is aptitude.

The third layer is comprehension.

The fourth layer is wisdom.

The fifth layer is strength.

But after so long, hardly anyone has broken through the sixth layer, which indeed has drawn curiosity from all sides.

Upon hearing the inquiry, the latter appeared especially gentle, bowing slowly toward the other party.

"Replying, old sir, I, the junior, am unaware of what happens after the Five-layer Tower."

"It seems to have been forgotten."

The wooden sword youth spoke; he was very gentle, clearly a peerless heavenly pride who had broken through the Nine-layer Divine Tower, yet he lacked the arrogance and domineering nature of Sword Nine Heaven, instead exhibiting gentleness and calm.

Such quality, compared to that, indeed makes people feel like basking in a spring breeze.

"Forgotten?"

"Is it some kind of supernatural ability?"

"I understand; the trial after the Five-layer Tower likely involves the recruitment standards, so those who have undergone the trial will forget its examination contents, lest they be spread."

Someone speculated, revealing the meaning of the Nine-layer Divine Tower.

Soon.

Time passed bit by bit.

In the blink of an eye, another two hours passed.

As for the Nine-layer Divine Tower, so far only three people have cleared it, which is not a bad number.

However, nobody is particularly concerned about this matter.

What they still care about is the foremost of the myriad scriptures.

Finally.

The time has come.

Everyone in the world is watching, waiting to see if Gu Jin Nian can create a miracle, after all the situation is now extremely complicated.

The Sever Heaven Sect has remained in a state of complacent pride.

If Gu Jin Nian does not do something soon, he will truly be harshly suppressed.

Clang!

Clang!

Clang!

A bell toll rang, time is up.

Countless people gazed upon him, directing their eyes at Gu Jin Nian, hoping to see something different and splendid.

Everyone is waiting, waiting for Gu Jin Nian to recite the myriad scriptures.

However.

Inside the Kirin Pavilion.

Gu Jin Nian, however, showed no movement.

Around him there was no radiance, nor any anomalous phenomenon.

This is quite strange.

"The time has come; why has no scripture been recited?"

"What's going on?" "Is he still in the midst of comprehension?"

"This seems like he missed the time."

Some people spoke up, frowning; they didn't think it was bad that Gu Jin Nian didn't recite the scripture, but because both sides are now in conflict, if Gu Jin Nian does not recite the peerless scripture, it will cause great trouble.

At the very least, it confirmed that the Kirin Pavilion is inferior to the Sever Heaven Sect.

In fact, some talents remain undecided, hesitating, simply wanting to wait for Gu Jin Nian's scripture to appear.

Now, if Gu Jin Nian cannot produce any peerless scripture, it will truly cause great trouble.

"Wait a moment!"

"Gu Sheng never tells lies."

"At this very moment, a voice rang out, completely believing in Gu Jin Nian."

"Upon hearing this, the crowd nodded; they still believed Gu Jin Nian, knowing that he would never speak nonsense."

"Thus, the crowd began to wait patiently."

"Meanwhile, inside the Qilin Pavilion."

"Gu Jin Nian was indeed experiencing an epiphany on the Dao Scripture, contemplating the core of the Dao De Jing."

"The Dao De Jing, this is the precious gem of Daoist scriptures; what secrets such scriptures hold, no one knows."

"According to legend, the Dao De Jing was written by Laozi when he passed through Hangu Pass, at the earnest request of Yin Xi; it can be said to be an unsurpassed precious treasure."

"It contains the highest understanding of the Dao."

"In fact, Gu Jin Nian now understood a principle."

"Why do the scriptures produced in the world of my previous life exhibit such great phenomena and differences? Gu Jin Nian realizes the reason is simple: thought."

"Exactly."

"Although the ancient Huaxia civilization spans only about five thousand years, it nevertheless possesses such treasures as the Dao De Jing, the Yellow Court Classic, the I Ching, and various other scriptures, which shine brightly in this world."

"That sounds a bit off."

"Because in this world, the transmission of civilization is far more ancient—far more than five thousand years, often several thousand years, even tens of thousands of years."

"In this situation, why do the scriptures produced in this world lack the strength of the Dao De Jing? Gu Jin Nian has already figured this out."

"It is simply a matter of thought and understanding."

"It is not that the longer the time, the stronger the scriptures produced; rather, a certain group of people have had their thoughts elevated to the utmost, and such people are not bound by time—it is not the era that shapes them, but they who shape an era."

"Previously, Gu Jin Nian had a theory."

"Entitled 'Times Make Heroes.'"

"Gu Jin Nian believed that many beings rise by relying on the great trend, but ultimately fall under the great age; thus he thought that the times create these heroes, yet these heroes always consider themselves to be the times."

"Desiring to defy heaven and change fate, how many emperors throughout ancient and modern times have sought immortality, desired to defy heaven and change fate?"

"But in the end, it is actually all for naught."

"This is the tragedy of 'times make heroes.'"

"When the tide is not with oneself, one only then realizes how terrifying and sorrowful it is; the example of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period shows that throughout history, this repeats itself, yet no one knows."

"However, Gu Jin Nian knows the reason."

"Confidence!"

"Blind confidence."

"Once a person succeeds, they will have immense confidence, unable to be low-key or humble; any apparent humility is merely due to the domain."

"A merchant wealthy enough to rival a nation, when facing scholars, appears humble because he does not understand literature and poetry; but when discussing how to make money and profit, he looks down on anyone, especially self-made individuals."

"Thus, some qualities are actually very precious."

"Just humility."

"Throughout ancient and modern times, how many people are truly humble?"

"When you hold great power and become an emperor, would you truly be humble? All humility is merely a sign of greater schemes; if the world were united and your ministers were firmly under your control, would you still treat the worthy with courtesy?"

"If you want to build a palace and someone stops you, would you still obediently listen?"

"Everything is merely due to other constraints."

"Therefore, Gu Jin Nian believes that far too many things are false."

"It is because desires are too great."

"It is also simply human nature."

"Thinking this through, when Gu Jin Nian again seeks to understand the Dao De Jing, he indeed feels an unprecedented sensation, having comprehended many principles."

"\"Times make heroes. \""

"\"What is 'times make heroes,' controlled by heaven and earth. \""

"\"True existence should comprehend the natural laws of heaven and earth; only then can one transcend all. \""

"\"Heaven and earth, all things, are the times. \""

"\"The times are the hearts of the great age. \""

"Gu Jin Nian began to comprehend his own thoughts, in order to grasp the meaning of the Dao De Jing."

"This time, Gu Jin Nian has a different idea."

"He uses his own Dao to comprehend the Dao De Jing."

"And in the outside world."

"But it is no longer the same."

"Gu Jin Nian is comprehending the Dharma, something everyone knows, but no one knows what Dharma he is comprehending."

"There is also not the slightest sign of any phenomenon."

"Time passes bit by bit."

"One shichen."

"Two shichen."

"Six shichen."

"Twelve shichen."

"A full day passes."

"The world is curious."

Although they believed Gu Jin Nian, Gu Jin Nian had already broken his promise.

Earlier, it was said ten days later.

Now it is already the eleventh day.

Not a single line of scripture has been chanted, which really makes people frown.

The world falls silent.

Especially the silence of the Qilin Pavilion.

Originally, there was hope that a Daoist scripture could defy fate and change destiny.

But unexpectedly, Gu Jin Nian cannot write it.

This is really terrible now.

Su Wenjing couldn't help but furrow his brows, feeling an unprecedented pressure.

This is terrifying.

Now everyone in the great world is watching Gu Jin Nian, yet Gu Jin Nian cannot produce any scripture.

This is not as simple as saving face.

We will lose too much, too much.

The whole situation will surely undergo a huge change.

"Don't rush."

"Wait a bit longer."

"Mm, believe in Saint Gu."

"Exactly, believe in Saint Gu."

"It's only off by a few days."

Some voices rose up, in support of Gu Jin Nian.

They know that if they don't say such things, trouble will be greater.

But what makes people silent is.

Three days have passed.

Still no phenomenon has appeared.

Also no scripture sound.

This is very strange.

Under the gaze of the great world.

There is an inexplicable sorrow and unwillingness.

Some suspect that the enlightenment went wrong.

Under extreme pressure, Gu Jin Nian cannot create a myth.

This makes people silent.

Because it is very likely.

At this moment, countless people are silent, their feelings extraordinarily complex.

Gu Jin Nian, who has always been endowed with myth.

At this moment, must he truly fall into obscurity? Yet also at this moment.

A grand voice sounded.

"Any disciple of the Qilin Pavilion may enter the Sever Heaven Sect."

As this voice sounded.

In an instant, many people's faces turned grim.

This is too arrogant! — Recently my condition has really worsened a lot.

I can't write it.

I'm just sitting in front of the computer! I dare not rest.

Because of the elders at home, I'm very irritable, very irritable.

Brothers, I will adjust well at the start of the month!

Really sorry!

(End of chapter)