[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t":3,"chapter-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-339":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Living Among All Heavens, Achieving Immortality Through Merit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2323907,4545,"Chapter 339: [Excerpt from Zhuxian] Gu Qing","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-339",339,"\u003Cp>Qingyun Sect, Tongtian Peak, Ancestral Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoxuan Zhenren held an incense stick between his fingers, bowed before the ancestral tablets, and said: “Ancestors, we, unworthy disciples, have barely risen to lead Qingyun Sect. Through tireless effort, we have restored Qingyun to its former glory—Fanxiang Valley has bowed, Tianyin Temple has withdrawn, and the Demon Cult is on the verge of collapse. Qingyun Sect has finally entered its great era of prosperity…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished reciting, Daoxuan Zhenren turned and looked toward Wan Jianyi, the heads of Qingyun Sect, and Gu Qing, supported by Lu Xueqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough… cough…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing coughed twice, his lips cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no pretense—the Passionate Curse completely sacrificed one’s vital essence; at this moment, the three souls and seven spirits connected with the Nine You  Hall, the realm of yin spirits, and as the effect of the Three-Day Death Pill neared its end, his soul began to fray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without considering the poison of the Three-Day Death Pill, merely using the Passionate Curse twice was enough to send Gu Qing to the Nine You .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lu Xueqi could speak, Gu Qing spoke first, his smile faint and wan: “I won’t die like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi’s face was pale, her expression heartbroken; she dared not grip Gu Qing’s hand tightly, only nodded hard, tears gathering in her eyes as the Taiji Xuanqing Dao, Dafan Borei, and even the Immortal Embryo True Method from the Cihang Sword Scripture flowed into Gu Qing’s body—yet she felt his interior was like a sieve, not a single trace of true qi could remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a matter of reversing life and death with the Immortal Seal Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing saw Lu Xueqi’s distress and added: “I can use the Blood-Sucking Pearl to gather my vital essence and hold my soul in place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoxuan Zhenren stepped before Gu Qing, placed his hand on his pulse, sensed his condition with true qi, and sighed silently—Gu Qing’s state was already a miracle of survival; if taken to a pharmacy in Heyang City, every physician alive would have to write a new chapter named after Gu Qing for his terminal illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any last wishes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoxuan Zhenren looked at Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi, the heads of Qingyun Sect, and all the elders sighed in silence—only those who had truly faced the Beast God knew the magnitude of Gu Qing’s contribution to all living beings: he had quelled the Ghost King Sect, seized the Fulong Ding, cleansed Fanxiang Valley, and expanded Qingyun’s influence…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s contributions to Qingyun Sect and to all living beings surpassed those of all past ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing opened his mouth, his gaze fixed on Lu Xueqi’s exquisite face, and smiled wanly: “Xueqi, immortality may be illusory, but your future is long—you will meet someone who loves you, and you will be a good mother…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi shattered completely, burying her head against Gu Qing, weeping uncontrollably, then cried out fiercely: “I will never marry anyone else!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing gently stroked Lu Xueqi’s hair, lifted his head, and looked toward Wan Jianyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled bitterly: “You probably won’t be able to pass on the Demon-Slaying Technique to me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi ruffled his hair, crouched before Gu Qing—this rebellious disciple’s deeds may have seemed heretical, but they were ultimately good: Qingyun and Tianyin Temple’s joint decree naming Gu Qing the “True Lord Who Resolves Calamities” was no lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong had returned to the righteous path because of Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi had escaped the Ancestral Hall because of Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he paid a price in reputation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The essence of the Demon-Slaying Technique is simple. You’re brilliant—I’ll explain it once, and you’ll understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi was about to reveal the essence of the Demon-Slaying Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s breath was weak, his eyes dull, and he said faintly: “My regret isn’t the Demon-Slaying Technique—it’s you, Master. Your talent is rare in this world, many admire you—I hope you’ll let go of your stubbornness, find someone who loves you, and live a quiet, peaceful life…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unruly disciple had ruined his reputation—only to give him a home…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi nearly wept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing added: “What do you think of Master Shuiyue?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before all the heads, Wan Jianyi looked up toward Master Shuiyue beside him; their eyes met—Master Shuiyue, over a hundred years old, still lowered her gaze, cheeks faintly flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi, caught off guard, could not answer—Master Shuiyue was certainly worthy, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then the Demon Cult’s Zhuque then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said: “We must win over the Demon Cult. Marry Zhuque—it would be a political alliance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhuque?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi recalled the quiet woman—centuries ago, Zhuque had been bright and bold; recently, when he followed Gu Qing to Hugui Mountain, he saw her again—veiled, her gaze filled with sorrow, fixed on him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wan Jianyi didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it’s an alliance, why not me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Ancestral Hall came a sharp cry. The heads of Qingyun Sect turned to see Biyao, dressed entirely in green, her Huanhuan Bell jingling, her face flushed with anger, glaring into the hall; beside her stood Zhuque, just mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi shifted slightly, stepping before Gu Qing, her eyes icy as frost, fixed on Biyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten years ago, Gu Qing’s identity was under suspicion—he had publicly left Qingyun but secretly met Lu Xueqi frequently on Xiao Zhu Peak; whenever rumors surfaced, he returned to Xiao Zhu Peak to clarify matters. Biyao had harassed him relentlessly for a decade—Lu Xueqi knew precisely what she desired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you want to be locked in the Illusory Moon Ancient Cave again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancestral Hall lay in Qingyun’s rear mountains, enveloped by the Zhuxian Sword Array—no sword could fly to it; Biyao and Zhuque appeared here only because Qingyun granted them permission to visit the Ghost King in the Illusory Moon Ancient Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ambitious warlord who sought to dominate the world had begun a new phase of patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biyao bit her lip, drew a deep breath, stepped forward, sidestepped Lu Xueqi’s barrier, and stared straight at Gu Qing: “You want Qingyun to flourish, you want the Holy Sect to follow your pace—but our Holy Sect has its own rules. Even in decline, we’ve always risen from ashes. If you want our sincere submission, then marry me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biyao’s eyes were red, fixed on Gu Qing: “I’ll be your widow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excellent acting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing stared at Biyao in feigned shock—everything unfolding was prearranged between him and Biyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ten years, Gu Qing had wandered the Jianghu, occasionally teasing Biyao, making her love-hate him—but their final act required a joint performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not going to live much longer anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biyao wept: “You don’t even have the strength to consummate the marriage… I don’t care.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heads of Qingyun Sect, Daoxuan Zhenren—all watched the weeping Biyao, thinking this demon cult witch truly dared to love and hate openly, speaking such words before all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi’s gaze was complex, laced with lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biyao stood fearless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After you marry me, the grudges between Qingyun and the Holy Sect will vanish…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biyao knelt, gazing at Gu Qing, unsure if he’d survive; she reached out, gently grasped his hand, and said: “Do it for the sake of all living beings…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Qing glanced sideways at Lu Xueqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi declared firmly—through ten years of separation, she had been understanding enough. Gu Qing had given everything for all living beings—would they now take even this final title from him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing smiled, pressing his forehead against Lu Xueqi’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biyao’s gaze darkened as she watched the pair, then spoke softly: “The Three-Day Death Pill was made by the Ghost Master. The Passionate Curse is a Holy Sect technique. To you, Gu Qing is beyond saving—but to us, he may still be saved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, all fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xueqi’s eyes blazed, fixed on Biyao; Biyao stood fearless, only tightening her grip on Gu Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Lu Xueqi yielded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Gu Qing’s dwindling lifespan, the wedding was rushed—even the location stirred outrage among Qingyun’s elders and disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wedding at the Jade Pure Hall on Tongtian Peak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shouldn’t the bridal chamber be in the Ancestral Hall?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Master is mad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resentment swelled throughout Qingyun. Xiao Yicai and Qi Hao stood before the Rainbow Bridge, exchanging silent glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did they really give Gu Qing the Seven-Star Sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yicai remained silent—the Seven-Star Sword Form was passed by the Master; Gu Qing learned it; the Illusory Moon Ancient Cave was accessible only to the Master; Gu Qing entered it; now Gu Qing was holding his wedding in the Jade Pure Hall—what could he say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My master said Gu Qing has reached the Taiqing Realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yicai said after a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget I asked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hao fell silent—he was still struggling at the ninth layer of Jade Pure Realm, and facing a prodigy like Gu Qing, even his utmost effort couldn’t match him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazhu Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Linger leaned close to Tian Buyi and Su Ru, whispering: “Father, Mother, I… I want to marry Master Gu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi’s face darkened: “Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ru sighed helplessly: “Linger, you must distinguish reverence from love.” As she spoke, she and Tian Buyi exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A century ago, Su Ru revered Wan Jianyi, seeing him as a rare extraordinary man; back then, Tian Buyi was short, stout, awkward, and often embarrassed himself in public—but somehow, Su Ru became deeply attached to him. After their journey to the Wildlands, Wan Jianyi brought her the Mo Xue Sword—but Su Ru chose Tian Buyi without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Su Ru’s view, Tian Linger was just like her—once she calmed down, thought clearly, she’d see the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gu Qing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ru recalled the battle in the Ten Thousand Mountains of the Southern Frontier: young, already at Taiqing Realm, blending Dao, Buddhist, Demon, Demon, and Witch arts, fighting the Beast Demon for all living beings—and stunningly handsome… She silently listed Gu Qing’s virtues, then realized—if he had been born a century earlier, Tian Buyi would have had no chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gu Qing had a unique gift: he could charm anyone with a few words—even the icy Lu Xueqi often blushed helplessly under his teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Su Ru looked at Tian Linger and realized she was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Linger, do you want to marry Gu Qing—does he know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ru asked seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi, startled by her question, turned to Tian Linger, who blinked back tears, voice trembling: “I told him—he sighed, then taught me many secrets. He told me to focus on cultivation, to broaden my horizons first… but he’s almost dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi sighed silently, thinking Gu Qing had handled this matter… perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tian Ling’er’s heart had become obsessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Ling’er lifted her head, gazing solemnly at Tian Buyi, and said: “I wish to remain a widow for Master Gu!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Insolent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi could no longer bear it; he raised his hand to strike Tian Ling’er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Ling’er held her neck stiff, defiant, as if arguing her case with reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi felt he had brought misfortune upon himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing was fine, Tian Ling’er was fine—where, then, had things gone wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love was the problem!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi rubbed his face hard and said: “Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao are both formidable women. If you don’t care about shame, go run to them—after all, that boy won’t live long…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either three days, or five…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let your daughter have no regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Tian Buyi’s surprise, over ten days passed and Gu Qing still did not die. Worrying, Tian Buyi went to Tongtian Peak and saw a private courtyard specially opened on the back mountain, where Gu Qing, Lu Xueqi, and Bi Yao now lived. Gu Qing’s face was pale, his body frail; Lu Xueqi watched over him carefully, while his daughter Tian Ling’er bustled about serving tea and water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Tian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing’s voice was weak: “Inside the Fulong Ding is a Qiankun Lock, sealing all my qi. Recently, Tianyin Temple sent a Qiankun Lunhui Pan, which stabilized my soul—barely extending my life by one or two months. But my blood and qi have withered; I have less than a month left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One and a half months passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi returned to Tongtian Peak and saw Gu Qing sitting before a brazier, shivering, while Tian Ling’er carefully brewed medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My blood and qi had already collapsed completely, yet the Shi Xue Pearl—my blood-refined treasure—is now feeding back blood and qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing said, with a touch of wonder: “With this power, I can last another one or two months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a year, Tian Buyi noticed Tian Ling’er had begun staying out all night. He returned to Tongtian Peak and saw that Gu Qing’s home now had Tian Ling’er’s own room—he was utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Sister Lu returned to Xiao Zhu Peak, and Sister Bi Yao went to the Illusory Moon Ancient Cave to see her father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Ling’er answered softly: “As for Master Gu… he… went down the mountain to buy things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s recovered? How?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Ling’er quietly combed her hair, blushing and lowering her head… If she had offered herself sooner, Master Gu might have recovered earlier… She must not think that way—Master Gu had only just recently awakened to the Twin Cultivation Healing Method…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside Heyang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Gu Qing stepped down, several people immediately surrounded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Yin of Changsheng Hall, Fan Xiong of Wandu Gate, Cheng Wuya, Duan Rushan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing named them one by one, looking up at the sky—he truly felt as if he were Ye Tian Di in his final years, surrounded by Yuan Shen and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hard work never goes unrewarded. We’ve finally waited for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fan Xiong laughed loudly. He was the eldest disciple of Wandu Gate and now its master. Seeing Gu Qing’s gaunt face, Fan Xiong felt his moment of glory had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing shook his robes, and a black-and-white Taiji diagram emerged, spreading like cloth to engulf Zhou Yin, Fan Xiong, and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, the Dao’s power was ineffable; cultivators trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qing, who had used the Passionate Curse twice and swallowed the Three-Day Death Pill, had won a second chance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2403,"2026-06-20T17:04:27.745Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4b8e9a6a3bcd9b2f2beb7ed97edcabe0ed776beb74a566d2c00808c993bccca0","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-340","living-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-chapter-338",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliving-among-all-heavens-achieving-immortality-t-cover.jpg"]