Chapter 534 - 356: Flaws in the Sword Scripture, Master Yunyang’s Scheme?

Looking at the newcomer, Gu Yuan smiled gently, revealing his true form, and extended his hand in a gesture of respect: "Fellow Daoist Ding, it has been decades since we last met, and your demeanor is even more impressive!"

The newcomer was none other than Ding Zhichong, a fellow Golden Core cultivator from his previous sect, with whom he had once shared some camaraderie.

"Senior Brother Gu?!"

Seeing Gu Yuan reveal his true form, Ding Zhichong was immediately filled with astonishment.

When Gu Yuan left the sect, he was at Mid-Stage Golden Core Cultivation, a full stage higher than Ding Zhichong, yet he could still sense Gu Yuan’s presence. But seeing him now, he found Gu Yuan’s presence as vast as an ocean, deep and unfathomable, with a feeling of ethereal boundlessness.

It was extremely similar to the sensation when meeting Senior Brother Shenyi.

In an instant, a thought surfaced in Ding Zhichong’s mind, but he found it inconceivable.

How could this be possible in such a short time?!

"Junior Brother Gu, come to my hall for a chat!"

Just as Ding Zhichong hesitated on whether to inquire, a vast Divine Thought crossed over the Thousand Waves Sect and reached their ears.

Master Shenyi!

"Fellow Daoist Ding, Senior Brother Shenyi is inviting me, I shall go ahead, and we shall converse later!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan once again bowed to Ding Zhichong, then his figure flashed and disappeared from where he stood.

"Could it be..."

Watching Gu Yuan’s departing figure, Ding Zhichong’s heart was greatly shaken, with a sense of disorientation.

Both were Golden Core cultivators, but during the time Gu Yuan joined the sect, Ding Zhichong had guided him and they had conspired with the Zhang Family. But within these short decades, upon meeting again, Ding Zhichong felt as though he could only look up to Gu Yuan.

It seemed as if they were no longer people of the same world.

This feeling came with a profound mystery, but he was utterly convinced, without knowing why.

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In the blink of an eye, Gu Yuan’s Escape Light flickered as he traversed layers of clouds, arriving on an enormous Cyan Lotus.

On the Cyan Lotus, a simple, ancient green palace stood towering, seemingly merging with the Cyan Lotus beneath, indistinguishable as one.

A faint Spiritual Light, like floating fireflies, drifted outside the palace, yet as Gu Yuan approached, all fireflies froze, revealing a pathway.

Gu Yuan descended from his Escape Light, stepping on the Cyan Lotus, and strode towards the palace.

The palace doors carved with Cyan Lotus patterns were already open, a handsome young man dressed in a green Daoist Robe, with his hair held up by a golden hairpin, quietly waiting before the palace.

"Junior Brother Gu, it has been decades since we last met, I’m amazed you’ve ascended to Late Stage Golden Core, truly awe-inspiring!"

Seeing the young Daoist arriving gracefully outside the palace, Master Shenyi, despite his Heart Nature, couldn’t help but be shocked.

In just a few decades, he had ascended to Late Stage Golden Core. Such progression is simply startling.

"Senior Brother exaggerates, it’s merely due to some fortuitous encounters!"

Gu Yuan extended his hand in a respectful gesture, replying with a smile.

Having decided to return to the Thousand Waves Sect, he chose not to conceal his cultivation, openly displaying it, and sure enough, Master Shenyi sensed it immediately, inviting him inside.

"A millennium of cultivation achieved in decades, truly a grand opportunity!"

Master Shenyi sighed.

"Much thanks to the map Senior Brother bestowed!"

Gu Yuan chuckled, choosing not to completely conceal matters, partially revealing the events at Spirit Treasure Cliff.

After all, his identity had already been known by several Great Demons in Cloud Dream Marsh, making any concealment pointless.

However, he did not mention the Daoist Jade Golden Bottle, only alluded to the Spirit Treasure Sect’s heritage enabling his rapid procurement of a millennium’s worth of Mana.

"I see!"

"Only with prowess like Junior Brother’s could such a miracle occur!"

Master Shenyi marveled once more, while most of his curiosity waned.

"Junior Brother, this return to the sect, is there something you require assistance with?"

After the two sat as host and guest, conversing for a while, Master Shenyi finally inquired.

Having a keen mind, he perceived Gu Yuan’s return carried a purpose, coinciding with his own matters he wished to discuss, promptly questioning him.

"Frankly, Senior Brother, this Junior Brother seeks a Tier Four Spiritual Land for cultivation!"

Gu Yuan candidly confessed.

But upon hearing his words, Master Shenyi felt quite surprised, and asked in amazement, "A Tier Four Spiritual Land? Has Master Yunyang already informed Junior Brother of this?"

Master Yunyang?

Gu Yuan looked up, equally startled.

What matter involved the Dean?