Transmigration: The Peerless Immortal Husband

At the entrance of the Sword Pavilion, a figure gradually approached from a distance, becoming clearer as it drew near. It was Chi Changye, who had successfully passed the trial.

The figure resembled a sword thrusting straight into the sky, sharp and unstoppable. However, as he walked step by step, the invincible sharpness gradually withdrew into his body. By the time he reached Gu Yao, the sword intent had been fully absorbed, and even a normal person approaching him would not be harmed by the sword energy.

“Brother Ye, congratulations!” Gu Yao could tell from Chi Changye’s appearance that he had made a breakthrough and gained significant progress. He was genuinely happy for him.

Chi Changye’s gaze softened. Before speaking to Gu Yao, he first cupped his hands toward the distance and said, “Thank you, Dean Yu and Elder Yi, for your help.”

At that moment, Gu Yao realized that Dean Yu and Elder Yi had arrived again. Of course, it must have been them who activated the formations to conceal the anomalies around the Sword Pavilion. Otherwise, the unusual phenomena would have attracted the attention of the surrounding cultivators, leading to unnecessary trouble.

“Haha, Chi Changye, you’re impressive, very impressive! I’m looking forward to your greater achievements, haha…” Dean Yu’s laughter gradually faded. He didn’t reveal himself, and after speaking, he left. Elder Yi, with an excited smile, glanced at the two below before also leaving.

Chi Changye could clearly sense their movements. Once they had gone, he took Gu Yao’s hand and said, “They’ve left. Let’s go back too.”

“Okay.”

Xu Chen couldn’t help but comment, “This kid is really something. When he entered, he was at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and now he’s at the late-stage. At this rate, he’ll be close to forming his Golden Core.”

Gu Yao was stunned when he heard this. He hadn’t expected Chi Changye to progress so quickly. He could feel that Chi Changye’s spiritual energy had become more solid and his sword intent more pronounced. He knew that Chi Changye had made significant progress, but he hadn’t expected him to advance a small stage so quickly. The speed was indeed astonishing.

Noticing Gu Yao’s gaze, Chi Changye turned and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Brother Ye, your injuries?” Gu Yao hesitated and asked.

Chi Changye smiled faintly. “Thanks to the Sword Pavilion, they’ve all healed. The stubborn sword energy that remained in my body and meridians was completely removed because of the Sword Pavilion’s environment. With your help, Xiao Yao, and your pills, the injuries naturally healed.”

Originally, he could have stayed in the Sword Pavilion until he formed his Golden Core again, as the spiritual energy there was far richer than outside. However, thinking of Gu Yao, he made the decision to come out.

If he were alone, he might choose to form his Golden Core as quickly as possible and then find a way to leave Tianlin Continent. However, now that he was willing to slow down, waiting for Gu Yao to catch up, and even slowing his cultivation speed to refine his state of mind, making it more solid and refined, it wasn’t without its benefits.

“Really? That’s great!”

As the two spoke, they walked away side by side. Shi Yanyan silently watched their backs, feeling deeply envious. She knew well how indifferent Chi Changye could be to others, but he would smile at Gu Yao, care for him, and even prepare food and drinks for him without feeling it was beneath his dignity.

A sharp pang hit her heart, and she quickly turned her head away. Such genuine affection felt too extravagant for her. Her gaze hardened as she looked at the Sword Pavilion. She was determined to practice swordsmanship; being a sword cultivator would make her stronger.

If practicing a thousand sword strikes a day wasn’t enough, then five thousand, ten thousand… She was certain she could do it!

On the way, Chi Changye shared his experiences in the Sword Pavilion with Gu Yao. Before entering, he had received advice from the Dean. Inside, it was a place full of sword energy and sword intent, and one had to be careful not to injure oneself. Only by using an equal amount of sword energy and intent to fight back could one slowly advance through the trial.

The original Lingyun Sect had a similar place, and Chi Changye had some experience with it. However, after entering the Sword Pavilion, he realized that his previous experiences were far too shallow. If he hadn’t constantly pondered the sword intent from the ancient jade slip and improved his swordsmanship, he might have failed the trial. Even if he succeeded, the rewards would not have been as great as they were now.

Fortune from adversity! That’s what Chi Changye thought after successfully passing the trial.

“In addition to receiving a thunder-type sword technique, I also obtained a sword embryo. I’ve gathered some materials, and with this sword embryo as the core, I can forge my own magic sword.” Chi Changye didn’t hide anything from Gu Yao and showed him the sword embryo he had obtained in the Sword Pavilion.

The so-called sword embryo was a small black sword, about the size of a palm. It looked ordinary, but it trembled slightly in Chi Changye’s palm, as if protesting being taken out for display. At the same time, Gu Yao could feel a terrifying aura coming from its ordinary exterior.

Gu Yao smiled. “That’s great!”

“Yeah, I like it too,” Chi Changye nodded and smiled. The small sword stopped trembling, and with a wave of Chi Changye’s hand, it was returned to his dantian to continue nurturing. He wanted to cultivate a deeper connection with the sword embryo, so that in the future, the sword would move with his thoughts and truly merge with him.

Elder Yi had told him the truth.

In the future, when facing danger again, as long as the sword embryo wasn’t damaged, the sword body itself wouldn’t be as important. By finding the right materials, his sword would always follow him, becoming his best battle companion.

“Whoosh, whoosh!”

Two orbs of spiritual light stopped in front of the two, who exchanged a glance before opening them simultaneously, causing the voices within to come through.

One came from the chubby boy: “Gu Yao, Brother Chi, the Tianhai Sect has sent out a call for help to various parts of Tianlin Continent. Sea beasts are invading fiercely, and the coastal civilians are suffering heavy casualties. Brother Tian is worried about his elder brother and wants to rush to Tianhai Sect.”

The other came from Lu Qiusheng: “Little Gu, Brother Chi, has Brother Chi emerged yet? If so, why not join me and head to Tianhai Sect for a mission? The area around Tianhai Sect has been invaded by sea beasts. Don’t just spend all your time on cultivation!”

The former’s tone was heavy, while the latter’s was light and cheerful, as though inviting friends on an outing.

“That’s the Tianhai Sect!” Gu Yao knew how deeply Brother Tian cared about his elder brother and understood that the situation at Tianhai Sect was dire, making it impossible to stay calm.

As for Lu Qiusheng, if he didn’t get a reply, he’d keep pestering with messages until you responded. He was just that stubborn.

Chi Changye directly grabbed Gu Yao’s arm, and a streak of sword light enveloped them both as they swiftly disappeared. The speed was astonishing, and there was a booming sound, as if thunder had exploded. In the blink of an eye, they were outside District A.

Chi Changye’s trial in the Sword Pavilion had not been publicly announced. Apart from Gu Yao and Shi Yanyan, who was guarding the Sword Pavilion, only the Dean and Elder Yi knew. Moreover, thanks to Dean Yu’s timely intervention, the spiritual fluctuations when Chi Changye passed the trial were concealed. Even if a few people with sharp senses had noticed a momentary surge in energy, upon further investigation, they couldn’t trace the source and simply dismissed it in confusion.

Even if someone sensed it was sword energy, they would likely wonder if it was the Dean’s sword qi during his own practice.

Dean Yu was well aware that if the outside world learned that Tianfu Academy might have another Golden Core cultivator—especially a Golden Core sword cultivator—it would place the academy in the spotlight and make Chi Changye a target for those with malicious intent.

The two hurried back to their courtyard. On the way, they encountered other students from District A who were having heated discussions. Though they didn’t listen closely, they could hear words like “sea beasts” and “Tianhai Sect.” It was clear that the news had already spread within the academy. However, since Gu Yao had been staying at the Sword Peak and hadn’t left, he was unaware of what was happening outside.

“Gu Yao, Brother Chi, you’re back!” The chubby boy didn’t expect that the two would appear so soon after sending the message.

“Gu Yao, Brother Chi, I…” Tian Feirong, who had followed, opened his mouth to speak.

“Brother Tian, you’re heading to support Tianhai Sect, right? It’s a good thing that Brother Chi and I just finished our trial, so we’d like to go out as well. We can move together and ensure it’s safer,” Gu Yao quickly said.

“Right, what good is it for you to go alone? You should check how much you weigh!” The chubby boy mocked Tian Feirong, knowing that, in his condition, he wouldn’t be able to do much to help his elder brother.

“I…” Tian Feirong scratched his head, not knowing how to express his gratitude.

Gu Yao wasn’t specifically making this trip for Brother Tian, though. Of course, even if he had something else to do, he would have gone out upon learning of the situation. In fact, he and Chi Changye had just finished their trials, and they genuinely wanted to go out and gain some experience. This would be beneficial for the growth of their minds, so it was merely a coincidence that these two things aligned.

Moreover, with the sea beasts invading territories inhabited by ordinary people, Gu Yao knew he couldn’t stand by idly. Coming from the interstellar world, he had faced the threat of the insect race, and anyone who could fight would do everything in their power to protect their homeland.

Now, as a cultivator, he naturally had the responsibility to protect ordinary people as well.

“Enough talk, let’s pack up and get ready to leave. Bring more supplies, and by the way, check if there are any tasks posted at the Mission Hall. Might as well take one if there’s any. If we’re going, we might as well get the rewards too.” Gu Yao was just being practical. Chi Changye agreed without hesitation, saying it was a good idea.

The chubby boy twitched his mouth, already used to it. Sometimes Gu Yao didn’t treat spirit stones like spirit stones and could be very stingy at times, but then again, he would also be quite frugal. He hurriedly headed out, saying, “I’ll go check.”

Gu Yao quickly sent a message to Lu Qiusheng, informing him that they would be heading out to respond to the call soon. It would be even better to team up with Lu Qiusheng’s group, as facing a horde of sea beasts would be too overwhelming for individuals to handle alone.

Gu Yao also asked the sisters from the shop to come over. He had some leftover medicinal pills that he didn’t need, which could be sold in the shop. After they left, he wasn’t sure when they would be able to return. If he hadn’t had the foresight to train other alchemists and talismans masters, the shop would have had to close as soon as they left.

Chi Changye, on the other hand, went to stock up on food and drinks, as they would be out for quite a while.

Half an hour later, Gu Yao and the others met up with Lu Qiusheng’s group and boarded the flying magic tool provided by the Xingyue Chamber of Commerce. With a “whoosh,” it soared out of the Tianfu Academy. At the same time, other students also took their magic tools and flew out of the academy. However, not all students could afford to be as extravagant as the Xingyue Chamber of Commerce, which owned large flying magic tools capable of carrying dozens or even hundreds of people at once.