Cultivating In Secret Beside A Demoness

Chapter 2009: Chapter 152 Jing Dajiang: From now on, you will take on the main responsibility of the Western Astronomical Academy_2

“Lou Mantian might come to the Western Astronomical Academy to impart teachings in a while,” Yan Yuezhi began.

“Lou Mantian?” Jing Dajiang frowned. “He is our academy's archenemy. It used to be them without us. What level of cultivation does he possess?”

“Daluo,” Yan Yuezhi replied.

Jing Dajiang was taken aback and said, “If he has changed his ways, we could give him a chance.”

After pausing, he spoke again, “Is that all?”

Was he expecting some good news? How is such news of any use to him?

Although a Daluo is formidable, it is not yet time for them to walk the world unopposed.

Lou Mantian might be a threat, but if he comes to the academy, he's not a threat anymore.

The biggest fear is that it might cause upheaval in the West.

Yan Yuezhi looked at the three men, shook her head slightly: “It's not just that; mainly, he's not coming to expound teachings for the academy.”

Upon hearing this, the trio of Jing Dajiang showed surprise, “Is he coming to provoke us? That's indeed a big deal, but it's not good news.”

For a moment, Jing Dajiang regretted his words and wanted to send away the visitor.

“Not that either,” Yan Yuezhi said seriously. “He is coming to lecture for someone, probably the same person who asked me to relay a message to my senior last time.”

Swish!

Jing Dajiang stood up suddenly, slightly shocked and astounded, “Say that again.”

Yan Yuezhi was a very serious person. Since the senior had said it, she naturally repeated it again.

Jing Dajiang, excitedly said, “Can't you be more coherent next time? Is it really him coming? But why?”

Yan Yuezhi shook her head: “I do not know.”

“When?” Jing Dajiang asked again.

“I don't know,” Yan Yuezhi shook her head once more.

“It's alright, no worries,” Jing Dajiang said earnestly. “We did not misjudge you; you are indeed the future hope of our academy. Keep up the good work. In the future, it's up to you to shoulder the responsibility of our academy.”

Yan Yuezhi said nothing in response.

And Jing Dajiang continued, “Just wait patiently, and remember to inform us as soon as there's any news.

The academy needs to be renovated too. Those who are idle, hurry up and clean up the place thoroughly.

If someone's coming to lecture, shouldn't there be a suitable venue?”

The next day, the academy set about making major renovations to the buildings.

No one knew why.

But they went about it diligently.

The gatekeeping disciple, An Xiao, watched all this, certain that it must be related to her troublesome disciple.

In previous years, countless people entered the academy searching for something, and they are still inside.

It was just like her disciple's contribution.

“Exactly when did it all start?” An Xiao pondered for a long time but found no answer. “I don't know when, but almost every major event in the academy came out of her mouth.”

Mid-February.

Jiang Hao calculated and found that he was now four hundred eighty-four years old.

“Time flies so fast. I was only nineteen when I first met senior,” Jiang Hao mused as he drove his carriage.

At that time, he was merely at the eighth level of Lifeblood Refinement Realm.

It was simply unimaginable.

Back then, he couldn't even dare to dream of achieving what he has now.

He could, at most, think about ascension to immortality.

But now, he's on the pathway to Becoming a Saint.

Although he does not know when he will succeed, he is ultimately on this path.

“What would it be like if I hadn't appeared?” Heavenly Note Sect said, sitting beside Jiang Hao.

Their carriage was fast yet stable.

The carriage was purchased, but the horse was caught. It was a particularly fierce demonic beast that resembled a horse.

With Immortal Ascension cultivation.

To enjoy the scenery, Jiang Hao could only inconvenience it a bit.

They were now in the North, not far from the Shanghai Sword Sect.

“Hadn't appeared?” Jiang Hao pondered briefly: “There would probably be many changes.”

Without the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower, he would not have been able to learn the Hong Meng Heart Sutra.

Perhaps he could have learned it later, but at the expense of much time.

There would also be no chance to learn the Seven Forms of Heavenly Blade.

“With the help of my senior, my cultivation has improved rapidly. Without you, it's questionable whether I'd have become an immortal by now,” Jiang Hao admitted candidly.

Without Heavenly Note Sect, he might not have come across so many things.

Of course, there was also the likelihood that he might have died prematurely.

Another possibility was being forced to leave in search of opportunities.

Whether it would have been good or bad, it's impossible to say.

Though his journey was fraught with dangers, it indeed quickened his pace of improvement and brought him into contact with powerful Dharma.

“So you're saying that I also have a part in your strength?” Heavenly Note Sect said with a smile.

Jiang Hao nodded: “Yes.”

Heavenly Note Sect was quite surprised upon hearing this.

Then she shook her head and said, “It's the same, whether I appear or not, you would still embark on this path.

However, the fact someone poisoned me back then is still bizarre, logically speaking, it should be the person behind the secret code stone pieces.

But why would he target me?

I'm not worth his attention.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hao also felt it was so.

Heavenly Note Sect was indeed strong, but not worth Cheng Yun going to such lengths.

“What do you think is special about me?” Heavenly Note Sect suddenly asked.

Heavenly Note Sect is related to Helpless Heaven, but such uniqueness shouldn't be enough to catch Cheng Yun's interest.

So what was the reason?

If there was something on Heavenly Note Sect that others didn't possess, it would be that scar.

But so many years have passed, and there haven't been any other reactions from the adversary.

“Is it possible that someone else poisoned you?” Jiang Hao asked.

“It's hard to confirm, but there aren't many who can poison me,” Heavenly Note Sect stated.

Jiang Hao felt the same way, especially during that period, when immortals seldom appeared, how could someone threaten Heavenly Note Sect?

So, Cheng Yun remained the prime suspect.

Forget that period, even during this time, there aren't many who could succeed.

In the end, neither of them could come up with any other answers.

Unconsciously, they had arrived at the Mountain Sea Sword Sect.

As Jiang Hao approached, the guards of the Mountain Sea Sword Sect turned their gaze towards him.

To his surprise, it was an acquaintance.

Kendo Pioneer.

Unexpectedly, this senior was actually guarding the gate.

Upon seeing Jiang Hao and his companion, Kendo Pioneer approached and said:

“Where have you two come from?”

“From the southern region,” Jiang Hao replied with a smile.

“It seems it's indeed you two,” Kendo Pioneer said as he looked at Jiang Hao: “Our Sword God has been expecting you, Friend Xing.”

Jiang Hao nodded, not surprised: “I heard the senior attained Dao fruit, who did you give it to in the end?”

“It was given to an elder, he felt this era wasn't safe, so he gave up on Kendo and used the Dao fruit to make a breakthrough. He's still in seclusion. It will probably take him another couple of hundred years to emerge. Ascending to Daluo is indeed not easy,” Kendo Pioneer said with a smile: “I don't even know if I'll get a chance.”

“What do you think, Senior?” Jiang Hao asked.

“Of course, there's a chance!” Kendo Pioneer laughed: “After all, my name is Kendo Pioneer.

The sword precedes the path, and Daluo is but a road on the great Tao, yet I am even closer to the forefront.”

Jiang Hao nodded with a smile: “I feel the same way.”

“Speaking of which, Sword God suddenly woke up and said he wants to meet guests, why does he want to see you both?” Kendo Pioneer seemed slightly puzzled.

“Naturally, it's because of your fame,” Jiang Hao said with a laugh: “After all, the Sword God is a peerless Daluo in Daluo.”

Back then, he even won against Gu Jin.

Just as how East Heavenly Pole claimed victory in saber arts over Helpless Heaven.

Helpless Heaven also practiced saber arts incidentally; to his might, Helpless Heaven meant nothing.

Relying solely on his own Great Overarching Heaven.

After all, his own path had already collapsed.

“That's really remarkable, but can I experience it too?” Kendo Pioneer asked.

“I might sense it a bit quicker,” Jiang Hao said with a chuckle.

“No problem, usually after sensing it for a year or two, one wakes up for a while and then has discussions on the Tao.

I'll give it a try then,” Kendo Pioneer spoke.

Hearing this, Jiang Hao nodded with a smile.

A year or two?

The Sword God must be very strong, yet it's unlikely he'll surpass three days.

As the Great Era fades, he lost to Gu Jin, and even with his exceptional talents, he wouldn't get far.

After all, time wasn't on his side.

The grand hall of the Mountain Sea Sword Sect.

Others had long since departed from the vicinity.

Everyone knew that distinguished guests were arriving.

When Jiang Hao arrived, he only saw a middle-aged man sitting at the highest place.

Looking down at him.

His presence was calm, his sword's intent mundane.

Almost unlike someone who practices swordsmanship.

“Greetings, Senior,” Jiang Hao respectfully paid his respects.

In fact, Jiang Hao had always had a question: who was Senior Dan Yuan?

Afterward, it was this Sword God.

Wondering whether he would be able to discern it later.