txolops Chapter 146 Deceiving the Heavens and Creating a God Out of Thin Air
Chapter 146 Deceiving the Heavens and Creating a God Out of Thin Air
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The wind stopped and the snow cleared.
Amidst the ruins of Changning County, the purple embers of thunder and fire flickered in the scorched earth.
The smell of ozone and the burnt smell of soil lingered in the air.
Gu Yan lay in the pile of rubble.
With a thought, the newly formed Divine Demon Golden Core ceased its operation and sank into the deepest part of his Qi Sea, like a lifeless, stubborn rock.
Immediately afterwards, he dispersed the pure yang energy that had gathered within his body, allowing the remaining aftershocks of the lightning tribulation to surge through his meridians.
A mouthful of real blood spurted from his mouth, staining the already tattered robe on his chest.
His face turned deathly pale, and his aura weakened to the extreme, resembling a Foundation Establishment cultivator who had narrowly escaped death under the oppressive power of heaven and earth.
The precious light in the sky grew ever closer.
The white jade chariot, pulled by nine snow-white dragons, was the first to hover above Changning County.
The dragon at the front of the flying boat exhaled its breath, which turned into a sky full of frost.
The elite troops of the Cangxuan Sect lined up in the void around the chariot, their Golden Core stage power pouring down without any concealment.
Immediately afterwards, the Hundred-Foot Sword Boat of the Flowing Cloud Sect pierced through the clouds, its sword aura chilling.
The ghastly green poisonous clouds of the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons rolled in, blotting out the sky and the sun.
The Azure Dragon Sect's enormous warship, resembling a mountain, stretched across the sky.
Dozens of streaks of light descended from the sky, crashing down around the ruins of the Demon Suppression Bureau like meteorites.
The once spacious county government square was now filled with important figures whom Changning County would never have dared to dream of before.
Their gazes were sharp as knives, their divine senses like a net, as they cautiously scanned the scorched earth that had been plowed by the heavenly tribulation, trying to find the Nascent Soul senior who had caused the strange phenomena in the heavens and earth.
However, all around was devastation, and in the center of the ruins stood a young man covered in blood, panting heavily.
The first person to step forward was a woman who stepped down from the white jade carriage of the Cangxuan Sect.
She wore an elaborate palace dress in purple and gold, the hem of which trailed on the scorched earth yet remained spotless.
She was stunningly beautiful, with an innate nobility and arrogance in her eyes.
Her mid-stage Golden Core cultivation flowed around her, transforming into a faint purple halo visible to the naked eye.
She is Princess Yong'an of the Great Wei Dynasty, and now Li Qingge, a rising star among the inner disciples of the Cangxuan Sect.
Li Qingge lowered her phoenix eyes slightly, her gaze falling on the face covered in dust and blood, her eyes flashing with a complex mix of surprise and condescension.
Scenes from Sunset Valley ten years ago flashed through her mind.
In her memory, it was she who unleashed the secret treasure of the Prince's Mansion at a critical moment to repel the powerful enemy, while the timid Gu Changsheng in front of her risked his life to carry her, who was seriously injured, out of the collapsed underground palace.
This is a loyal and lucky servant, but unfortunately, his path to immortality has long been cut off.
This is Li Qingge's preconceived notion of Gu Yan.
"Gu Changsheng".
Li Qingge parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and cold yet carrying a rare gentleness: "You're still alive. Under such a heavenly tribulation, for someone with your Foundation Establishment cultivation to survive is truly a stroke of luck."
Gu Yan suddenly raised his head, his eyes revealing just the right amount of fear, awe, and relief at seeing an acquaintance.
He struggled to stand up, but his legs gave way and he collapsed to the ground again, only able to awkwardly bow and say, "Your Highness... no, Fairy Li. Changsheng greets you."
Seeing his weak state, Li Qingge casually waved her hand, and a third-tier healing pill radiating rich vitality fell accurately into Gu Yan's arms.
"Take it."
Li Qingge said calmly, "I ask you, just now this place was shrouded in thunderclouds, and the might of heaven was overwhelming. Where did that peerless expert who broke through here go?"
As soon as Li Qingge finished speaking, the divine senses of dozens of Golden Core and even Nascent Soul stage old monsters around them instantly locked onto Gu Yan.
If he dares to utter even half a lie, he will be crushed into dust by these terrifying thoughts in the next instant.
Under this suffocating pressure, two cold sword lights swept out from the Flowing Cloud Sect's camp and landed steadily in front of Gu Yan, blocking most of the pressure for him.
The person on the left, dressed in snow-white robes, carrying a long sword on her back, with a cold and aloof expression, is none other than Shen Youwei, the personal disciple of the Flowing Cloud Sect Master.
The person on the right, dressed in a fiery red dress, with a graceful figure and sharp, shrewd eyes, is Su Hongxiu, a true disciple of Ye Gucheng.
Seeing this, the Golden Core elders of the Flowing Cloud Sect around them were dissatisfied with Shen Youwei and Su Hongxiu for acting on their own initiative, but considering that Gu Yan was, after all, an inner disciple of their Flowing Cloud Sect, they all remained silent and displayed the pressure of their Golden Core cultivation.
"Junior Brother Gu."
Shen Youwei frowned as she looked at Gu Yan's miserable appearance.
She was naturally taciturn and aloof, but she still remembered what happened at the Netherworld Pool and the Dragon Transformation Pool back then.
From then on, she considered Gu Yan to be a grateful and good junior brother.
Seeing him being pressured by the powerful aura of the various sects, even though she knew she was no match for him, she did not hesitate to place her hand on the hilt of her sword.
"Rest assured, with the Flowing Cloud Sect here, no one can harm you."
Su Hongxiu stepped forward, not only blocking Gu Yan's path but also subtly cupping her hands in greeting to those around her. She said in a clear voice, "Seniors, this Gu Changsheng is an inner disciple of my Liuyun Sect. He has been stationed in Changning County for many years and has certainly put in a lot of hard work, even if he hasn't achieved great merit. If you wish to ask him any questions, please refrain from using your supernatural powers and lest you frighten my honest and dutiful junior brother."
When the elders of the various factions saw that the Liuyun Sect had stepped in to protect Gu Yan, they all snorted coldly, withdrew their oppressive aura, and kept their eyes fixed on Gu Yan like hawks.
With Shen Youwei's help, Gu Yan struggled to stand up straight.
He dared not take that healing pill of unknown origin. He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down, and the paleness on his face subsided somewhat.
He knew the moment of his performance had arrived.
"Reporting to all the seniors."
Gu Yan's voice trembled, his eyes filled with deep fervor and awe, "Just now... there was indeed a senior who visited this place."
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.
"What did that senior look like?"
Li Qingge stepped forward and eagerly pressed for an answer.
"I have no idea."
Gu Yan swallowed hard, his gaze fixed on the now clear sky, seemingly still reliving the terrifying scene.
"I had just finished my cultivation practice and was sorting through files in the backyard of the county government office. Suddenly the sky went dark, and purple lightning fell like rain. I thought I was going to die, and that the entire Changning County was going to be wiped out."
Gu Yan's body trembled violently as he recalled the memories.
"But... just as the lightning was about to strike, a crack suddenly appeared in the ground. A person dressed in a gray robe, with a full head of white hair, whose face was obscured, stepped out."
An elder from the Azure Dragon Sect raised an eyebrow. "What kind of magic weapon did he use?"
"There is no magic weapon."
Gu Yan shook his head, his tone full of disbelief.
"That old senior simply looked up at the sky, then stretched out a finger and gently touched the huge purple thunder dragon in the sky."
Gu Yan raised a blood-stained index finger, mimicking the gesture.
"Just that little bit. The thunder dragon in the sky shattered. The tribulation clouds also dispersed."
"Hiss~"
A collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the surrounding area.
When the heavenly tribulation descended upon the world, the secrets of heaven were concealed by the Heavenly Dao, and they did not know the true situation. Now, hearing Gu Yan say this, they all widened their eyes in disbelief.
A single finger shattered the Purple Heaven Thunder Tribulation!
Such extraordinary abilities undoubtedly belong to a Nascent Soul cultivator.
Moreover, judging from this description, this powerful being has probably been dormant deep within the earth's veins in Changning County, and has only awakened or broken through to a new level today.
"Where is he now?"
A Golden Core Poison Cultivator from the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons asked sharply, his voice as harsh as sandpaper.
"After the old senior shattered the lightning tribulation, he glanced at me."
Gu Yan lowered his head, seemingly a little embarrassed and flattered. "He said he had been sleeping here for countless years, but was disturbed by the heavenly thunder today. He finds the air in this mortal world too dirty and wants to go to the Nine Heavens, to the Great Void, to consolidate his cultivation."
"I'm gone."
The powerful figures looked at each other, their eyes filled with disappointment.
Such an opportunity, and we just watched it slip away.
"but……"
Gu Yan changed the subject, immediately drawing everyone's attention back.
"Before the old man left, he said that the incense offerings from hundreds of thousands of people in Changning County every year gave him a headache, but it was still a good deed. He said I had extraordinary bones and was an honest person. Then... he casually pointed at me and said he would take me as a disciple and ask me to take good care of this place for him, so that no one would destroy his resting place."
"Um?!"
The crowd erupted in uproar.
A disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he achieved instant success!
"Nonsense."
The elder from the Azure Dragon Sect roared angrily, his eyes filled with jealousy and disbelief.
"How could a Nascent Soul cultivator be so noble as to look down on a mere Foundation Establishment stage trash like you? You must be a junior spouting lies, trying to intimidate others by falsely claiming authority."
Not only him, but most people present looked on with suspicion.
Gu Yan remained calm; this was exactly the question he had been waiting for.
He looked at the Azure Dragon Sect elder with neither arrogance nor servility, and sighed deeply: "This junior knows that I am dull-witted and at first I did not dare to believe it. However, before my master left, he did leave a trace of his aura in my body, saying that if any fools came to Changning County to cause trouble, he could save my life."
As he spoke, Gu Yan closed his eyes and his consciousness sank into his dantian.
He carefully extracted a wisp of the destructive rule belonging to the severed finger that had transformed into a god from the Golden Core of Gods and Demons, and released it with extreme restraint along his fingertip.
"Buzz".
A destructive law, pure to the extreme and transcending all things in heaven and earth, flashed past Gu Yan's fingertips.
That's the suppression of rank!
"thump."
"thump."
The Foundation Establishment and early Golden Core cultivators closest to Gu Yan suddenly collapsed to their knees the moment that aura was leaked.
Even a prodigy like Li Qingge turned pale, staggered back several steps, and found his spiritual energy completely stagnant, unable to muster even the slightest thought of resistance.
The Nascent Soul stage monsters hidden in the clouds in the distance were terrified and fled backward, abandoning all their arrogance.
The power of laws.
This is the true law of transformation into a divine being.
The Azure Dragon Sect Master who had been questioning him was now ashen-faced, trembling like a leaf, and dared not look at Gu Yan again, fearing that the aura he had been questioning would turn into killing intent and wipe him out.
Doubts were instantly shattered in the face of absolute power.
No one doubted Gu Yan's words anymore.
After all, who but a true Nascent Soul cultivator could leave the Nascent Soul Law within a Foundation Establishment cultivator's body as a life-saving trump card? And who would be so extravagant as to do so?
After a period of deathly silence, the atmosphere in the room underwent a dramatic transformation.
"Oh dear, Nephew Gu, I was very rude just now. I was just worried and confused."
The Azure Dragon Sect elder immediately put on a warm and welcoming smile and took out a magnificent jade box from his sleeve.
"Nephew, you have survived a great calamity; you are sure to have good fortune in the future. This is a thousand-year-old purple ginseng; consider it an offering to calm your nerves."
With the leader setting an example, the envoys from various forces immediately realized what was going on.
Although Gu Changsheng is only a Foundation Establishment junior, he is now the only representative of that Nascent Soul expert in this area.
Befriending him is equivalent to getting on the good side of that mysterious and powerful being.
This is a heaven-defying opportunity that no amount of spirit stones could buy.
"Young friend Gu, my Ten Thousand Poisons Valley possesses a poison-repelling pearl..."
"Junior Brother Gu, our Cangxuan Sect is willing to offer 100,000 high-grade spirit stones, hoping that if the great senior has the time in the future, he can come to Cangxuan Sect to give a lecture..."
In an instant, all sorts of rare treasures and precious materials were stuffed into Gu Yan's arms like a flowing stream.
Gu Yan looked flattered and flustered, repeatedly saying "No, no" while his hands deftly stuffed the storage bags and jade boxes into his storage ring.
He was secretly chuckling to himself.
This act of creating a god out of thin air not only cleared him of suspicion but also allowed him to gain access to an astonishing treasure trove for free.
Li Qingge stood aside, looking at Gu Yan who was surrounded by everyone like a star, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
The servant who carried her through the mud in Sunset Valley back then has now become someone even her master treats with respect.
"Gu Changsheng".
Li Qingge stepped forward and dispersed the surrounding cultivators who were trying to get close to her.
Gu Yan immediately stopped accepting the gift and respectfully lowered his head: "What are your orders, Fairy?"
Seeing his still respectful demeanor, Li Qingge felt a warmth in her heart.
Even though Gu Changsheng has taken a great master as his teacher, he can still maintain such humility, which is truly rare.
"Your status is different now, there's no need for such formalities."
Li Qingge's tone softened considerably as she removed a purple-gold bracelet from her snow-white wrist and handed it to Gu Yan.
"This is a secret soul-protecting artifact passed down in my Prince's Mansion. Although you have a powerful protector, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. Keep it for self-defense."
"Thank you for your gift, fairy. I will never forget it, even if it lasts forever."
Gu Yan accepted the bracelet with both hands, his eyes filled with emotion.
Seeing this scene, Shen Youwei finally revealed a faint smile on her usually icy face.
She stepped forward, not offering any valuable gifts, but simply patting Gu Yan on the shoulder.
"It's good that you're alive."
Shen Youwei said softly, "I told you before that you are an extremely lucky junior brother. To be valued by your seniors is an incredible blessing for you. But remember, in the end, cultivation depends on yourself."
"I will always remember my senior sister's teachings."
Gu Yan bowed deeply to Shen Youwei, a gesture of genuine respect.
Su Hongxiu, on the other hand, laughed heartily.
She was all too aware of how beneficial the current situation was to the Flowing Cloud Sect.
She took Gu Yan's arm and addressed the surrounding powerful factions in a loud voice: "Esteemed seniors and fellow practitioners, my junior brother Gu is still recovering from his injuries and needs to rest. Since you have already left Changning County, my Liuyun Sect appreciates your kindness on my brother's behalf. If you return in the future, my Liuyun Sect will certainly send out invitations to invite you all again."
Su Hongxiu naturally bound Gu Changsheng and the powerful senior to the Flowing Cloud Sect's war chariot.
Although the other forces cursed the Flowing Cloud Sect for being shameless, they dared not provoke them at this time and could only bid farewell and disappear in a stream of light.
A near-catastrophic crisis that threatened to destroy Changning County was transformed, under Gu Yan's disguise, into a spoils-sharing ceremony and a family reunion.
After the idle crowd dispersed.
Gu Yan stood amidst the ruins, gazing at the warm sun that had reappeared on the horizon.
He touched the storage ring on his hand, his divine sense swept over the mountain of treasures, and felt the flawless golden core of the god and demon within his body that had survived the tribulation of lightning. Finally, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
One day, I will make the title "Transformation God" truly worthy of my name, Gu Changsheng.