Chapter 146 - 146
Chapter 146: The Lu Family Is Looking for Me? — A Discourse on the Dao
Upon hearing Gu Daoshi's words, Lu Xunxian's expression immediately grew heavy.
He had caught two key pieces of information from what Gu Daoshi said.
A newly advanced Immortal Emperor, and the Lu Family of the Dao Realm.
"If I'm not mistaken, the only newly advanced Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm is the one who broke through a few years ago, correct?"
"That's right — that very one."
"It's a pity, though. That Immortal Emperor has hidden themselves exceptionally well. On top of that, the Lu Family hasn't revealed what they want with this Immortal Emperor, nor have they provided even a shred of information."
"So despite searching for years, there hasn't been a single lead."
Gu Daoshi shook his head.
But in his view, if the Lu Family truly wanted to find someone, even if the person tried their best to hide, they would not be able to stay hidden for long. Being found was merely a matter of time.
After receiving Gu Daoshi's answer, Lu Xunxian's heart grew immensely heavy.
"The Lu Family is looking for me? But I don't recall having any connection to a Lu Family."
"In any case, I'd better not run afoul of them just yet."
Lu Xunxian thought to himself. Since he was uncertain of the Lu Family's motives, he naturally had no intention of seeking them out.
But that did not mean he would never go to them. At the very least, he would wait until he reached the Dao Venerable realm before paying them a visit. That would be the cautious approach.
Shaking his head, Lu Xunxian pushed these thoughts aside and brought up another matter.
"By the way, I have a force under my command called the Immortal Court. If you happen to encounter them in the future, Fellow Daoist Gu, I'd appreciate any assistance you could spare."
"But of course. After all, you're a fellow human Immortal Emperor. Naturally, I'd lend a hand."
"Though I suspect no one in the entire Immortal Realm could pose a threat to you, Fellow Daoist Lu."
Gu Daoshi shook his head with a smile.
He himself was already hailed as the strongest in the Immortal Realm, let alone Lu Xunxian, whose depths even he could not fathom.
Lu Xunxian considered this and had to agree.
At that moment, Gu Daoshi's expression turned serious as he looked at Lu Xunxian.
"Fellow Daoist, I don't believe I've learned your name yet?"
"Just call me Profound Immortal."
They were not especially close, and the Lu Family was currently searching for him, so Lu Xunxian had no intention of revealing his true name to Gu Daoshi for the time being.
"Fellow Daoist Profound Immortal, I would like to discuss the Dao with you."
"I've been stuck at the Peak of the Immortal Emperor Realm for many years with no progress."
"In the entire Immortal Realm, those who can exchange insights on the Dao with me are few and far between — even Lin Wangu and the other Immortal Emperors fall short."
"If I could discuss the Dao with you, it might help me improve further."
"It may not be enough to break through to the Dao Practitioner realm, but I should at least be able to grow somewhat stronger."
Lu Xunxian naturally did not refuse Gu Daoshi's request. After all, Gu Daoshi was the strongest in the Immortal Realm and would undoubtedly prove useful in the future.
With that in mind, Lu Xunxian sat down cross-legged on the spot, his expression solemn, and began his discourse on the Dao with Gu Daoshi.
In an instant, the whole of Heavenly Dao Mountain began to transform.
The cultivators training on Heavenly Dao Mountain were all momentarily stunned, but quickly realized what was happening and looked toward the summit, their voices trembling with excitement.
"It's Senior Gu! Senior Gu has begun to expound on the Dao!"
But soon, an Immortal Emperor gazed at the summit in utter shock.
"No — someone is exchanging insights on the Dao with Senior Gu!"
"What? Someone is actually capable of discussing the Dao with Senior Gu?"
"Regardless, hurry to the summit and listen! A discourse between two such powerhouses would be an enormous boon for us!"
"Go, go, go!"
In an instant, countless Immortal Monarchs, Immortal Venerables, and even Immortal Emperors rushed toward the summit, eager to hear Gu Daoshi's discourse.
Before long, word spread across the entirety of the Thirty-Three Heavens.
The entire Thirty-Three Heavens was thrown into an uproar.
Countless Immortal Emperors wondered: Gu Daoshi had reigned supreme in the Immortal Realm for ages — who could possibly be qualified to discuss the Dao with him?
Regardless, a great many cultivators headed toward Heavenly Dao Mountain. After all, a discourse between such powerhouses — even hearing a moment of it — would be an immense stroke of fortune.
On the other side, Lu Xunxian had already begun his discourse with Gu Daoshi.
The collision of their respective insights into the Dao caused the whole of Heavenly Dao Mountain to shift and change. Dense waves of Dao Resonance spilled forth from the mountaintop.
Numerous cultivators found a spot on Heavenly Dao Mountain, sat down cross-legged, and quietly listened to the discourse between Lu Xunxian and Gu Daoshi.
In mere moments, cultivators began breaking through, setting off a chain reaction. Before long, Heavenly Dao Mountain was covered in a dense blanket of Lightning Tribulations.
Strangely, however, the Lightning Tribulations did not interfere with one another — a spectacle unmatched anywhere in the Immortal Realm.
Yet the two central figures, Lu Xunxian and Gu Daoshi, remained completely unaffected. In that moment, both were deeply influenced by the other's understanding of the Dao. Even the bottleneck that had long confined Gu Daoshi showed faint signs of loosening.
This filled him with immense excitement. If he continued this discourse with Lu Xunxian, it might truly help him break through to the Dao Practitioner realm.
"How interesting. A powerhouse capable of discussing the Dao with Gu Daoshi has appeared in the Immortal Realm. Who could it be? A Peak Immortal Emperor from one of the other eight great races?"
Before long, the Clan Chiefs of the other nine great races arrived as well. Upon sensing the aura of the discourse atop Heavenly Dao Mountain, their expressions all turned grave.
Though they were loath to admit it, they knew that Gu Daoshi was the genuine strongest in the Immortal Realm. Unless they fought him two against one, they stood no chance of defeating him.
To be able to discuss the Dao with Gu Daoshi, one's strength would need to surpass their own at the very least.
But when they tried to catch a glimpse of the figure exchanging insights with Gu Daoshi, they were shocked to find that the person's appearance was completely obscured. They could not make out their true face at all.
The realization sent wave after wave of chills down their spines.
Even Gu Daoshi could not prevent them from observing, yet this person's true appearance remained invisible to them. Could their strength exceed even Gu Daoshi's?
Then they gradually realized that the discourse between Gu Daoshi and this mystery figure was of some benefit even to them. They immediately lost all composure, found themselves a spot, and began listening intently to the discourse between Gu Daoshi and Lu Xunxian.
For a time, every powerhouse in the Thirty-Three Heavens gathered at Heavenly Dao Mountain. From Peak Immortal Emperors at the highest to Immortal Monarchs at the lowest — without exception, all of them listened to the discourse between Lu Xunxian and Gu Daoshi.
As for the Immortal Kings?
It was not that they did not want to come — Heavenly Dao Mountain was simply full. They could only listen from outside the mountain.
But even so, the terrifying Dao Resonance still gave them tremendous benefits, allowing quite a number of Immortal Kings to advance further outside Heavenly Dao Mountain.
And this discourse between the two lasted for a full two years.