Chapter 699: Gu An’s Cultivation Realm

The sword intent of the Three Thousand Dao-Slaying Sword condensed into a massive shadow suspended in the sky, pointing straight at the Heavenly Law Dharma Form of the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign.

Facing this sword intent, the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign felt an immense threat. He immediately drew on the Heavenly Dao fortune, causing his aura to surge wildly.

The sky began to collapse. Space twisted, forming strange, flickering light patches.

Li Ya gazed up at the spectacle above, his face filled with excitement.

This sword intent…

No doubt about it!

It was the Sword Dao Gu An had passed on to him—the very Dao technique he had cultivated the longest.

Before this, Li Ya had hesitated, thinking he needed to find a more powerful divine ability. His comprehension of Sword Dao couldn’t keep up with his cultivation speed.

But now, after witnessing the true might of the Three Thousand Dao-Slaying Sword, all his confusion vanished.

He could definitely keep walking this Sword Dao path!

Gu An held the Azure Swan Sword in his hand, its tip pointing downward. He looked up at the sky above, the shadow of the Three Thousand Dao-Slaying Sword aimed in the direction of his gaze.

He deliberately waited a moment, letting the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign push his cultivation and power to their absolute limit.

He heard what Huang Feng Immortal Lord had said—but he didn’t care.

Today, he would slay both the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign and Huang Feng Immortal Lord. Even if they could revive through the Heavenly Court’s fortune, he would crush their spirits and courage once and for all.

Gu An’s gaze turned sharp. The previously stilled sword intent incarnation suddenly erupted with a terrifying momentum capable of shattering everything.

Boom——!

The massive silver sword shadow moved like lightning, instantly dispersing the countless fire dragons in the sky, revealing the majestic backdrop of the universe behind them.

The Golden Crow Divine Sovereign’s eyes widened. He quickly cast spells with both hands, pouring all his boundless power into his defense.

But even with the boost from the Heavenly Dao fortune, facing Gu An’s sword intent made his heart tremble uncontrollably.

How could someone in the Wondrous Truth Grand Luo Immortal Realm be this strong?

The Golden Crow Divine Sovereign was himself at the Wondrous Truth Grand Luo Immortal level. He’d encountered others at the same peak realm inside and outside the Heavenly Court—but none had ever struck him with such a feeling of raw fear like Gu An just had.

That fear came swiftly.

And his end came even faster.

Li Ya and Li Xianyou only saw the world flash bright. In the blink of an eye, the sky shattered, and the universe was devoured by darkness.

They felt as if they were plunging into an abyss.

Endless darkness overwhelmed their vision, striking fear into their hearts.

It was an instinctual fear. Even though Gu An’s Dao Intent still protected them, the visual shock still disturbed their minds.

Thankfully, the fear didn’t last long.

Once they regained their senses and looked around, the figures of the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign and Huang Feng Immortal Lord had completely vanished.

They were now in a dark, silent universe.

Aside from the three of them, only the Heavenly Step remained.

The Heavenly Step was still there, and that dazzling golden light had become the only light source in this void.

Gu An stared at the Heavenly Step and silently marveled at how wondrous the creation of the Heavenly Dao truly was—not even he could erase it.

Then he turned and walked toward Li Ya and Li Xianyou.

Just as the two were about to speak, their vision suddenly blurred.

The next moment, Li Ya and Li Xianyou felt their feet touch solid ground again. Instinctively opening their eyes, they found themselves back at the riverside from earlier.

Li Ya looked around but couldn’t see any trace of Gu An.

Everything that had happened just now felt like a dream.

Li Xianyou also couldn’t find Gu An. He stood still, dazed, his mind replaying everything that had just occurred.

A long time passed.

Li Ya took a deep breath and looked up toward the sky.

He murmured to himself, “Wondrous Truth Grand Luo Immortal… So that’s your cultivation realm? I’ve never even heard of it before. I wonder how far it is from the Profound Origin Free Immortal Realm…”

Now that he knew Gu An’s cultivation, Li Ya was filled with excitement.

At least now, he had a clear goal to chase.

Li Xianyou couldn’t help asking, “Master, was that person just now the senior uncle you mentioned before?”

“Mm, that was him.”

Li Ya’s expression returned to calm, appearing once again as unfathomable as ever.

“He’s so powerful… Is he the strongest person in the world?”

“Not just in the world,” Li Ya replied. “Even if you looked beyond the heavens, you’d find few who could match him.”

“With power like that, how could he be your junior brother? Did you hide your cultivation?”

Li Xianyou asked eagerly, eyes shining with excitement.

Li Ya didn’t answer. He just looked off into the distance, his gaze deep and unreadable. That alone left Li Xianyou lost in wild imaginings, unable to calm his heart for a long while.

Elsewhere.

Gu An hadn’t returned to the Wushi Dao Field. He now stood atop a cliff on a high mountain, with a vast sea of clouds tumbling before him. In the far distance, peaks pierced through the clouds, creating a scene that felt like standing atop the heavens—a view of serene beauty.

He was reflecting on the battle that had just passed.

That fight had stirred a faint sense of unease within him.

The Heavenly Court’s fortune was just too unreasonable. It allowed immortals and gods to revive without limit. He had to find a way to counteract it.

The Heavenly Court’s fortune was essentially the Heavenly Dao’s fortune, though refined through some unique means to become more intricate and complex.

If he could find a method to neutralize the Heavenly Court’s fortune, then in the future, he could truly kill any immortal or god.

He figured the answer might lie in the Dao of Karma or the Dao of Fortune.

Though he couldn’t think of a solution for now, he could try using Lifespan Projection or Lifespan Evolution.

Still, he didn’t act immediately.

He looked up at the sky, hesitation flickering in his eyes.

Faintly, he could sense a sword intent calling to him from somewhere far away—that place was none other than the River of Sword Dao.

The sword intent he used to slay the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign had been sensed by a powerful being hidden within the River of Sword Dao. That existence had responded with a gentle wave of sword intent, extending an invitation—wanting to meet him.

Should he visit the River of Sword Dao?

…

Above the boundless sea of clouds, a massive vortex had formed. It radiated golden light, like a portal to another world—majestic and vast beyond compare.

Beside the vortex, two figures appeared from the mist out of nowhere. They were the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign and Huang Feng Immortal Lord.

At this moment, the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign was no longer as massive as before. Though he still looked stronger than Huang Feng Immortal Lord, the difference wasn’t too great now.

Both celestial beings were half-kneeling atop the clouds, their backs heaving as they gasped for air.

The Golden Crow Divine Sovereign kept his head lowered, his eyes wide as he panted heavily. His expression was filled with lingering dread.

Though he had revived, that sword intent had damaged his Dao Fruit. That alone left him deeply shaken.

And if he was like this, Huang Feng Immortal Lord was even worse.

His entire body trembled. With both hands on the ground for support, he still felt like Gu An’s killing intent was locked onto him.

Some time passed.

The Golden Crow Divine Sovereign rose to his feet. Turning to look at the still-kneeling Huang Feng Immortal Lord, he said, “From now on, you must not go near the Heavenly Spirit Great World again.”

He had returned to his usual state—stern and indifferent.

Huang Feng Immortal Lord didn’t lift his head. Still kneeling, he gritted his teeth and asked, “Then what about Immortal Lord Tai Yi and the Seventy-Two Immortals of Jindong?”

“What about them? Don’t tell me you and Immortal Lord Tai Yi have actually become close friends? The Heavenly Court is already in turmoil. Supporting the Heaven’s Son we’ve chosen is the top priority.”

“The Heaven’s Son under the protection of the Sword Sovereign of the Dao is far too weak. He poses no threat to our chosen heir. Don’t ruin our plans over nothing.”

The Golden Crow Divine Sovereign’s tone was cold and commanding, allowing no room for argument. Huang Feng Immortal Lord could only fall silent.

Seeing how broken he looked, the Golden Crow Divine Sovereign added in a more measured tone, “Once the Heaven’s Son emerges and sweeps across all the Daos, then we can simply have him wipe out the Heavenly Spirit Great World. It will be no trouble at all.”

Huang Feng Immortal Lord stood up, nodding with a complicated expression.

He didn’t dare return to the Heavenly Spirit Great World anyway.

He didn’t want to face that sword intent again. Even if he could revive, every revival cost him cultivation—and worse, the pain of death was very real.

“Withdraw the Heavenly Step. Treat it like it never happened. This must not be leaked. Understood?”

The Golden Crow Divine Sovereign stared hard at Huang Feng Immortal Lord and asked in a low voice.

Huang Feng Immortal Lord took a deep breath and said, “I will bury this matter in my heart forever.”