NOVEL NEXT Chapter 455: Saving the World
"Of course, there are. Although it's the same person, when interacting with him, I feel like they are two completely different people."
Gu An seriously responded, which was indeed what he thought.
However, each Ji Xiaoyu had the same soul; it was only due to the discrepancies caused by lost memories and new experiential memories that different emotions emerged, yet he couldn't divide Ji Xiaoyu's soul in two.
Reincarnation Path Emperor would reincarnate with his own soul, rather than splitting his soul or reincarnating through an avatar.
What Gu An spoke of were his feelings at the moment, his true feelings.
Once Ji Xiaoyu's memories fully merged, he would no longer be so conflicted, but the interactions during this time would occupy a place in Gu An's memories, one that even the true Ji Xiaoyu couldn't completely replace.
Everyone, when existing in the world, definitely places great importance on their own feelings. The same person may induce different feelings during different periods, and many even reminisce about their former selves.
When Ji Xiaoyu heard what Gu An said, a smile appeared on his face, and said, "If that's the case, then I have no regrets in this life."
Just as Gu An was about to reply, Ji Xiaoyu stared at him with a smile curving his lips, and asked, "Have you ever thought that from the beginning, I was always myself?"
Gu An raised his eyebrows, not waiting for him to answer, Ji Xiaoyu turned around and went back inside.
The Sun and Moon Netherworld Emperor's expression drastically changed, and he looked at her excitedly, even his body couldn't help but tremble.
"Netherworld Emperor, fight against the Sky Demon Clan while I restore my cultivation level."
Ji Xiaoyu spoke without turning his head, the Sun and Moon Netherworld Emperor was overjoyed and immediately gave a fist-and-palm salute and then vanished on the spot.
Gu An watched Ji Xiaoyu's retreating figure, his eyes filled with surprise.
He suddenly recalled what Ji Xiaoyu had said to him in the Seven Stars Spirit Realm after using the power of the Innate Daoist Talisman.
"I didn't expect that I still underestimated you, Sword Venerable. I look forward to meeting you again."
Could it be that Ji Xiaoyu chose to be reincarnated in the Ji Family again this life, continuing to use the name Ji Xiaoyu, was it to meet him?
On further thought, it's indeed probable. Ji Xiaoyu understood all her karmic ties, and when she was in peril, Sword Venerable Fudao appeared; it could not be coincidental.
The strength Gu An had displayed should have been capable of anhilating the Seven Stars Spirit Realm at any moment in Ji Xiaoyu's eyes. Possessing such power yet only intervening during her moments of crisis was indeed suspicious.
Gu An thought of Ji Xiaoyu's attitude towards him in this life; he couldn't clearly tell if she was just acting superbly or if her feelings were genuine.
He didn't ponder further and turned towards the stairs.
The sky continuously streaked with shooting stars, strong winds consistently approached from afar, and the whole Third Medicine Valley was inundated with noise, the atmosphere filled with a tense and frightening aura.
Although the Taicang Continent had temporarily not been affected, the territories overseas were already enveloped in turmoil; the Sky Demon Great Sect swept across all lands, numerous transport barriers emerging, and hordes of Sky Demons directly descended upon the earth, killing every living spirit they encountered, be it human or demon.
From above Outer Heaven observing the Great Heavenly Spirit Land, it was akin to a magnificent scroll upon which ink spots continuously emerged and expanded.
Simultaneously—
Demon God Xuanhuang had already arrived near the Great Heavenly Spirit Land, and up ahead, seven Free Immortals appeared: Yang Xian Emperor, Holy Minister, Ancient Immortal Emperor, Saint Ancestor, and three Free Immortals who had returned from Outer Heaven.
Even though they were all in the same great realm, the seven Free Immortals felt immense pressure.
The oppressive aura of Demon God Xuanhuang was simply too strong, so strong it made them feel as though they faced a being from a higher realm.
"Daemon God Xuanhuang truly is a rarity across the ages, to die at his hand is not a meaningless cultivation life," Saint Ancestor exclaimed, stroking his beard and laughing heartily, fearless.
But not all Free Immortals could sport such nonchalance; many were tense, each summoning their own Immortal Path Supreme Treasures with grand and shocking auras.
Behind them, the cultivators of Holy Court and Immortal Dynasty were locked in battle with the Heavenly Demons, now fully united against the foreign enemy after countless years of strife.
Some fled, but many chose to fight to the death, defending the Great Heavenly Spirit Land.
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Two days later.
At midday, the sky remained dark and the black clouds rolled heavily.
Jue Luo Sword Monarch meditated under a tree, gazing into the distance, deep in thought.
Xu Jie, dressed in blue, approached Jue Luo Sword Monarch, bowed respectfully, and said, "Senior, thank you for your guidance all these years. I am prepared to join my Sect in the campaign, unsure if I will return. I have not yet repaid you for your teachings; I can only come to pay my respects beforehand."
"Indeed, go. A world in chaos is a golden age for true talents. With the natural order upturned, as long as you survive, you will be able to seize more opportunities for cultivation," replied Jue Luo Sword Monarch.
Xu Jie smiled, thanked him once more, and without any fake sentiment, turned and left.
Jue Luo Sword Monarch was indifferent to his life or death; the words spoken were out of respect for Gu An.
Xu Jie was just one example; although the Taicang Continent was far from the turmoils, leading the Righteous Path Sects like the Supreme Sect agreed in short order to launch an expedition overseas to battle demons and contribute to protecting the world.
When Lv Baitian issued the recruitment edict, all members of the sect were excited, proud to be part of the Supreme Sect.
Which disciple of the Righteous Path wouldn't wish to save the world?
Facing such a catastrophe, the Supreme Sect's readiness to strike was enough to inspire nine-tenths of the disciples, even sparking in some the fervor to fight to the death for the cause.
The Third Medicine Valley was not conscripted since it primarily cultivated medicinal herbs. Nevertheless, Gu An also offered his disciples the choice; they could join if they wished but must think it through themselves—he, for one, would not intervene unless the enemy reached the Taicang Continent.
After Gu An spoke, more than five hundred disciples expressed their desire to join the Supreme Sect in the campaign, many others were observant, and only a few had no interest in leaving. Your next journey awaits at My Virtual Library Empire
That day, Gu An left the Third Medicine Valley alone, refusing to let Blood Prison Great Saint accompany him.
He arrived at the Outer World Cave, took the three girls Tian Yao'er and in a single step crossed overseas to a remote island far from the Taicang Continent.
Standing on the island, Tian Yao'er and the two other girls could see the sky in all directions churning with Demonic Qi, as if they were in the middle of the Demon World.
Having not come out for nearly a thousand years, they found everything novel.
"In half an hour, the tribulation will begin, you may roam the island," said Gu An, his gaze then shifting toward the distant sky.
It wasn't Daemon God Xuanhuang who had made a move yet, but the Sky Demon Emperor, who, with his strength alone, was suppressing seven major Free Immortals, showing overwhelming power.
It was deliberate of the Sky Demon Emperor; Gu An could feel the morale of the demon side continually rising, while the Holy Court and Immortal Dynasty, after two days of bloody combat, were losing their will to fight and now struggled out of instinct.
Gu An noticed that the layer of Heavenly Dao light in the outer sky was weakening, sparking his interest.
Will the aura of the Silent Destruction Domain devour the Heavenly Dao Destiny?
Could it be that the battle between the Great Heaven and Earth is a struggle between the Silent Destruction Domain and the Heavenly Dao?
His gaze traveled through the boundless battlefield and landed on the remote universe's Black City, curious about what the Annihilation God Emperor intended to do.