Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 768 - 543 Searching for Heritage (Three more updates of 10,000 words, subscribe!)

Ink Province, located in a remote area with sparse population, is quite distant from Shen Zhou, adjacent to the side of Tian Zhou.

Originally, when Emperor Yu left the upper realm, he used the Nine Cauldrons to evolve heaven and earth. Thus, in the most ancient times, the world was divided into nine parts, consisting of nine continents, which is the origin of the name "Nine Provinces."

Deep within the core of each continent lies one of the Nine Cauldrons. However, since divine objects possess their own consciousness and in addition to the various measures Emperor Yu implemented before his fall, even the Great Powers of the upper realm were unable to locate the Nine Cauldrons.

As endless years passed by, with the invasion of demons and ghosts into the Nine Provinces and the resulting broken heavenly rules, the measures set by Emperor Yu were also affected, eventually allowing the powers of the upper realm to uncover this secret.

Unfortunately, after the ancient times, the world changed drastically, the Nine Provinces transformed, and the land was divided into the twenty-one provinces of today.

This resulted in no one knowing where exactly the true Nine Cauldrons are hidden; people could only search province by province.

"Back in the primeval and ancient eras, when the upper realm couldn't find the Nine Cauldrons, why didn't they think about simply destroying the Nine Provinces?" Gu Chen suddenly asked.

"The Nine Provinces of the primeval, ancient, and even the remote past greatly differ from those of today. Especially during the primeval and ancient times, Emperor Yu's measures were still in place, and his influence lingered. Moreover, how could such powerful beings not have followers? Although they couldn't find the inheritance, no one dared to overturn the Nine Provinces."

Clad in her impeccable white attire, appearing ethereal and transcending the mundane, Chu Yue Ling soared through the void alongside Gu Chen, rushing towards Ink Province.

At the end, she added, "If it weren't for the unexpected emergence of the demons and ghosts, it would've been very difficult for the upper realm to obtain the Nine Cauldrons."

"I see," Gu Chen nodded. Now, in the near ancient times, with the Nine Provinces crumbling and Emperor Yu's measures nearly inoperative, even his followers might have encountered some mishap, which is why those from the upper realm no longer held any fear and were free to act recklessly.

At this moment, a surge of anger rose in Gu Chen's heart; the upper realm truly didn't regard the common people of the lower realm as belonging to the Human Clan. Just for the sake of the Nine Cauldrons, they were actually willing to destroy an entire world, committing endless slaughter.

Although the Nine Provinces were only a minor thousand-world and couldn't compare to the expanse of the upper realm, the total population there was also extremely large, surely more than tens of millions.

If they were to force the Nine Cauldrons to emerge, the entire Nine Provinces would be dyed red with blood. That would be an absolutely tragic and Shura-like spectacle.

Contemplating this, the fury in Gu Chen's heart intensified, wishing he could directly ascend to the upper realm and wreak havoc there.

But soon, he took a deep breath and suppressed the surging emotions within him.

He was still too weak now, his strength far from comparable to those so-called titans of the upper realm.

At that moment, Chu Yue Ling, who was by Gu Chen's side, seemed to sense his thoughts and said, "Not everyone in the upper realm is like that. It is an immensely vast great thousand-world. If everyone were so, the Nine Provinces would have been destroyed long ago and wouldn't have lasted until now."

Gu Chen heard her words and nodded slightly. He of course knew that destroying the Nine Provinces and obtaining the Nine Cauldrons at any cost were only the thoughts of some people.

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Towards those people, if given the chance, Gu Chen would certainly show no mercy.

Of course, he would not generalize this matter to all individuals of the upper realm, thinking that they all act unscrupulously.

For instance, the girl from the Taoxu Road beside him, Chu Yue Ling, left a good impression on Gu Chen.

Of course, he was also aware that a woman like Chu Yue Ling was rare in this world, and she was just as uncommon in the upper realm.

At the same time, he also admired her; unexpectedly, she could pinpoint the location of one of the Nine Cauldrons with such accuracy.

Indeed, within Ink Province lay one of the Nine Cauldrons.

"Is this the heritage of Taoxu Road?" Gu Chen sighed softly. From his previous conversation with Chu Yue Ling, he sensed the vastness of the upper realm and the strength of Taoxu Road.

Gu Chen of today, compared to such an upper realm and Taoxu Road, and even the saintess Chu Yue Ling, felt significantly insignificant.

"But one day, I will reach the upper realm with my own hands," thought Gu Chen, his expression determined and confident in his own future strength.

Just because he couldn't do it now didn't mean he couldn't in the future; Gu Chen had confidence in himself.

Although Ink Province was some distance away from Shen Zhou, the two of them, with their speed, had spent only half a day to reach there.

Ink Province is mountainous and remote, rarely frequented by people, and it once lay at the edge of Da Xia.

After being informed of the approximate location by Chu Yue Ling, upon arriving there, Gu Chen secretly activated the Heavenly Human Gazing Skill. Indeed, he immediately had a premonition up close.

"There," said Gu Chen, tall and composed, extending his finger towards a specific area.

Following that, he and Chu Yue Ling headed deeper into Ink Province. Although they passed through populated areas along the way, no one could see their figures.

The saintess of Taoxu Road, Chu Yue Ling, with her exquisite demeanor and white dress purer than snow, had long, waterfall-like black hair cascading down her back. Each step she took covered hundreds of yards. Both she and Gu Chen moved at extreme speeds.

But in the next moment, her movement suddenly halted, and so did Gu Chen's.

Because, not far in front of them, stood a man with a hooked nose, sharp aura, and eyes like swords.

It was none other than Luo Shisen, a direct disciple of the Vault of Sky Sword Sect who had recently descended to the lower realm!

"I've seen the Holy Maiden." Upon laying eyes on Chu Yue Ling, even though her face was veiled, Luo Shisen still felt a hint of amazement.

Back in the Upper Realm, he had heard that the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, Chu Yue Ling, was a woman of unparalleled beauty in the world, with unmatched elegance and a celestial demeanor, so much so that few women in the vast Upper Realm could compare with her.

Now, upon their meeting, Luo Shisen thought to himself that the rumors were indeed true.

"Seeing is indeed better than hearing a hundred times, the Holy Maiden truly has no equal. I am Luo Shisen, a direct disciple of the Vault of Sky Sword Sect." Luo Shisen was very polite towards Chu Yue Ling, greeting her with clasped hands, full of decorum and without the slightest neglect.

Chu Yue Ling stood there silently, as if she had not heard him, ethereal and detached, like a solitary Tianshan snow lotus that existed in its own world.

Seeing this, Luo Shisen wasn't annoyed but instead offered a faint smile, for he knew that the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road was always like this, sparing her words and aloof, not deliberately targeting him, but treating everyone the same way.

Then, his gaze shifted, and when he saw Gu Chen, his sword-like eyes became even sharper, and he frowned, "Are you that Gu Chen of Da Xia?"

He was puzzled. How could a mere native of the lower realm be standing shoulder to shoulder with Chu Yue Ling, whose name was celebrated throughout the Upper Realm, surpassing all under the heavens?

Suddenly, he had a realization, thinking that Gu Chen had submitted himself under the banner of the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, and sneered, "You certainly know how to pick a backer for yourself!"

To Luo Shisen, a woman like Chu Yue Ling could make even someone from the Upper Realm who was a direct disciple of a holy land fall for her, let alone Gu Chen, who had likely never seen much of the world.

"Holy Maiden, rest assured, I shall take care of this nuisance for you." As if his face changed, when Luo Shisen turned to Chu Yue Ling, the sneer disappeared, and he immediately became extremely respectful.

Chu Yue Ling said nothing, but glanced at Gu Chen, who nodded slightly to indicate he could handle it himself. Seeing this, the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road also stepped aside.

Seeing this scene, Luo Shisen's eyes narrowed slightly, sensing that something was amiss. Not long ago, after Fu Ling ordered a search for Chu Yue Ling, the entire Vault of Sky Sword Sect was mobilized, expending great efforts, yet they never found her whereabouts.

He hadn't expected to encounter her directly in Mo State.

If Fu Ling knew that his beloved Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, Chu Yue Ling, was so close to Gu Chen, a native of the Nine States, it's likely that his killing intent wouldn't be able to be restrained, and he would directly strike to eliminate Gu Chen.

Luo Shisen looked at the pair before him, furrowed his brow for a moment, but then stopped pondering. He simply thought that to find the Nine Cauldrons, Taoxu Road must have approached Gu Chen to leverage the power of the human dynasty of Da Xia.

Otherwise, for the life of him, Luo Shisen couldn't fathom why Chu Yue Ling would appear with Gu Chen in Mo State.

"Hmm?!"

Just then, Luo Shisen's expression changed. As this thought crossed his mind, an idea suddenly emerged—could it be that Mo State was the hiding place for the Nine Cauldrons?!

In an instant, Luo Shisen became somewhat excited. When he thought about the heavenly seed within Gu Chen, he couldn't help but break into a wide grin, feeling as if his luck had reached its zenith.

"You really are my 'lucky star', aren't you!" Luo Shisen looked at Gu Chen and laughed heartily with blatant scorn.

"Holy Maiden, now that we know the whereabouts of the Nine Cauldrons, is there still a need to keep this boy around? If the Holy Maiden is tender-hearted and doesn't wish to kill him, then today, out of respect for the Holy Maiden, I could spare him a dog's life," said Luo Shisen, ignoring Gu Chen, directly seeking Chu Yue Ling's opinion.

Apparently, in Luo Shisen's view, Gu Chen would be dead the moment he made a move, a confidence borne of his faith in his own strength!

As a direct disciple of a holy land, dealing with a native of the lower realm would be child's play. Luo Shisen believed that if he couldn't defeat Gu Chen, he might as well not live and could simply smash his head and die.

Chu Yue Ling still did not speak, standing there silently, her white garb incomparably stunning, her skin radiant, and the light breeze made her resemble a beautiful portrait that one couldn't help but wish to freeze in time.

"I really didn't expect to encounter such an unexpected gain today," said Luo Shisen, his gaze shifting to Gu Chen with a cruel smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

Gu Chen didn't say a word, just smiling without speaking, with everything under his control.

"Kneel down, submit, and I might spare your life; otherwise, I'll strike you down with one move!" Luo Shisen commanded, a hint of cold light twinkling in his eyes.

"If you kneel down and submit, I might also spare your life," Gu Chen replied with a faint smile, returning the phrase exactly as it was given.

"Hmph!"

Luo Shisen cracked a smile and coldly said, "Nonsensical!"

With a ringing sound, a clear sword cry echoed, and although Luo Shisen's words belittled Gu Chen, his actions were merciless, giving his all from the very first move!

After all, he didn't wish for an unexpected capsize in a gutter channel; the lion fights the rabbit with all his might!

"Sky Sword…" Luo Shisen called out sharply, and just as he was about to strike, his eyes suddenly met Gu Chen's pupils head-on.

"Hmm?!"

At that moment, he felt as though Gu Chen's pupils were like two bottomless abysses. The instant their eyes met, Luo Shisen felt a wave of dizziness, and his head became heavy in an instant.

It was the Heaven Snatching Earth Seizing Method, mastered to an art!