Chapter 305 - 168: Slaughtering Through, Purple Celestial Crane Grass

And indeed, it was true.

Those things you thought were the sky falling were, in reality, just you standing in the wrong place.

"Oh, Seven-Star Tower, where are you?"

"For a prodigy like this Daoist Master, who makes countless beauties swoon, how could I fail to even grasp the waist of the Seven-Star Tower?"

The Fat Daoist steered his Escape Light, speeding through the sky. He gazed at the endless, rolling mountain ranges ahead, the corner of his mouth curling up as he spoke softly.

Suddenly,

"Hm?! What’s that..."

The Fat Daoist seemed to sense something. He strained to open his narrow eyes, looking down at a palm-sized herb that was shaped like a crane. It grew in rich, purple soil and emitted a faint, hazy purple glow. Gnarled, interwoven vines surrounded it, looking as if they were frozen in place!

"Purple Celestial Crane Grass!!"

"Hahaha,

This Daoist Master has such incredible luck!!"

This Holy Origin Secret Realm is truly this Daoist Master’s treasure ground!!

’Don’t you worry, I’m not a scoundrel. I never trample the wildflowers when I go out.’

’When autumn comes on the eighth of September, this Daoist Master will give you a home!’

In that moment, the Fat Daoist was overjoyed, his whole body trembling with excitement.

If the Purple Celestial Crane Grass has appeared, can the Holy Origin Seven-Star Tower be far behind?

’This Daoist Master’s future is full of promise!!’

...

Inside the Holy Origin Seven-Star Tower, within the One-Star Tower, the dim sky was a crushing mass of black. Fierce winds howled as darkness shrouded the land.

RUMBLE!!

In the sky above, thunder boomed, shaking the heavens and earth. It tore through space, flashing with the terrifying might of lightning.

A young man in a white robe floated in the void, wielding a longsword covered in lightning. Thunder Arcs crackled around his body, his clothes whipped in the wind, and his hair danced wildly. His eyes glinted with strands of electricity, and his astonishing momentum was accompanied by Dao Rhythm. A moment later, seven Six-winged Flood Dragons, all sliced in half by Sword Qi, plummeted from the sky. They crashed violently onto the ground, sending up a cloud of dust.

Gu Yun’s eyes were serene, his expression as calm as still water. From what he had seen so far, with each layer he ascended, the Gatekeeper would add one more Six-winged Flood Dragon, increasing the difficulty slightly.

But to Gu Yun, the fundamental nature of these Six-winged Flood Dragons hadn’t changed. They possessed the cultivation of the Half-Step Tongxuan Realm and a formidable physique, making them slightly stronger than ordinary Half-Step Tongxuan Realm Cultivators. For him, however, they were ultimately still too weak.

[One-Star Tower, 7th Layer, cleared.

Continue the trial?]

The cold voice of the Artifact Spirit echoed between heaven and earth the instant the Six-winged Flood Dragons hit the ground.

"Yes!"

Gu Yun replied softly, his expression unchanging.

He could sense that the final reward from this ancient and storied Holy Origin Seven-Star Tower, with its astonishing origins, would be incredibly generous. He might even be able to break through to the Realm of Tongxuan in one fell swoop!

He also wanted to see just how many layers he could clear with his current strength!

BOOM!

The world suddenly began to tremble. A dark vortex surged into existence in the void before Gu Yun, and from within that swirling darkness, which flickered with firelight and electric arcs, a figure slowly stepped out.

This person wore a black combat tunic embroidered with flying feathers. He was tall and burly, with gnarled, interwoven muscles. His eyes were large and intimidating, and the aura he radiated made the very void tremble!

’Is this... a real person?’

Gu Yun’s gaze hardened as he stared at the tall and burly figure in the void. He was built like a brown bear and radiated an immense, unseen power.

’So it’s finally not the Six-winged Flood Dragons.’ Gu Yun even felt a twinge of disappointment. The Six-winged Flood Dragons had strong physiques and came in large numbers, but he could slay them with a flick of his wrist. This new figure was just one person, yet the power he radiated alone was far greater than that of the Flood Dragons!

At this moment, within a certain hidden space, the Light and Shadow Artifact Spirit no longer appeared mechanical. Instead, it had a human-like quality, its eyes filled with a trace of anticipation as it watched Gu Yun.

’It’s been over ten thousand years. Someone has finally come from the Celestial Essence Realm,’

’and he’s a fucking genius, too...’

’I just don’t know how far he’ll get.’

’Will he be worthy of obtaining that thing?’

’I’ve had enough of this Celestial Essence Realm, I really have...’

...

「Meanwhile」

Elsewhere in the Holy Origin Secret Realm, the sky was as blue as if it had been washed clean. White clouds drifted like flowing water above endless mountain ranges and a sea of trees that stretched as far as the eye could see.

In mid-air, the Fat Daoist’s entire body trembled with excitement, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"Purple Celestial Crane Grass, my little treasure, this Daoist Master has come to take you home!"

The Fat Daoist stepped through the air, sending out layers of ripples. His figure moved like a swimming dragon, crossing vast distances at extreme speed. In an instant, he arrived beside the Purple Celestial Crane Grass, which was rooted deep in the purple soil below. It was crane-shaped, palm-sized, and emitted a hazy purple light.

The Fat Daoist’s narrow eyes were now wide open, glinting sharply.

’With this, my cultivation will advance, and even my Dao Foundation’s talent will improve! And what’s more mysterious, the ancient texts say that the Purple Celestial Crane Grass can subtly influence a person’s fate.’

"Hahaha, this Daoist Master’s day has finally come! I truly am the chosen one of this realm!"

The Fat Daoist gazed at the Purple Celestial Crane Grass, so close he could touch it, and for a moment, he was ecstatic.

He reached out his chubby arm, preparing to pluck the Purple Celestial Crane Grass.

But just as his palm was about to touch the herb, the unexpected happened. The Purple Celestial Crane Grass suddenly pulled itself up from the rich soil. It grew two branches that looked like legs, which it used to quickly scramble up. After taking a few waddling steps, wings sprouted from its back, and it shot through the void like a bolt of lightning, heading for the depths of the forest!

"Well, I’ll be!"

The Fat Daoist was stunned by the scene before him.

But the sharp glint in his eyes didn’t fade. Instead, it grew even more intense!

"It has developed Spiritual Sense and taken on a human-like form!"

"My, oh my, this is incredible!"

"Little treasure, where do you think you’re going?!"

The Fat Daoist was just about to give chase,

when suddenly, the gnarled, interwoven vines around him, which had seemed frozen, began to stir frantically.

Countless bucket-thick vines shot through the void like sharp swords, emitting the sound of Powerful Qi. They descended upon the Fat Daoist from all directions, intent on killing him!

"Hmph!"

Seeing this, the Fat Daoist snorted coldly and formed a hand seal.

"Burning Flame Technique!"

Raging flames suddenly erupted in the void, threatening to burn it to ashes. The temperature in the area soared, turning it into a heavenly furnace.

"Go!"

Following the Fat Daoist’s command, the raging flames instantly burned through layers of space. With the supreme momentum of fire, they blasted toward the overwhelming swarm of vines piercing through the void!

BANG!

The raging flames slammed into the sky-full of vines and, with overwhelming, destructive force, incinerated them to ash, which then dissipated into the void.

"Is that all you’ve got? You dare try to stop this Daoist Master!"

The Fat Daoist smirked smugly, clapped his hands, and stepped into the void, sending out ripples. He was just about to give chase in the direction the Purple Celestial Crane Grass had fled!

HISS~

Suddenly, from within the mass of vines, a giant python covered in thorns, with cold eyes and a flickering tongue, writhed its body. It opened its massive, bloody maw and shot toward the Fat Daoist like lightning, attempting to swallow him whole!

Hm?!

Sensing something was wrong, the Fat Daoist, who was just about to leave, turned his head. Seeing the scene, he became instantly furious!

Motherfucker!!

’You’re getting in the way of this Daoist Master’s pursuit of the Purple Celestial Crane Grass! If I can’t find it, can you fucking take responsibility for that?!’

The Fat Daoist was enraged!

"Vile beast, you’re courting death!"

"Great Mighty Celestial Dragon, subdue the demons and vanquish the evil!"

"Slay!"

The Fat Daoist clapped his hands together, gathering a faint golden Dao Rhythm. The next moment, he thrust his palms forward. A golden True Dragon, condensed from Magical Power, soared into the sky. It tore through layers of space, carrying supreme power as it charged toward the thorned python to destroy it!

...

Inside the Holy Origin Seven-Star Tower, within the One-Star Tower,

Dark clouds gathered in layered stacks, as black as ink. Against this oppressive sky, a burly figure stood tall in the air, arms crossed. He seemed to touch the heavens and stand firm on the earth, radiating an unseen power that distorted the space around him. His defiant gaze swept over to the white-robed young man opposite him.

"The fact that you made it this far proves you are outstanding. But this is where it ends. I am your gravedigger!"

His powerful, deep voice rang out like a great bell, reverberating through the world.

Hearing this, Gu Yun just chuckled lightly.

"You think you’re enough to stop me?"