Chapter 1398: The wonderful effects of the Dao of mortals

Still… pristine?

All the elders and disciples were completely stunned.

Gu Qing Shan was also the same.

How did——

The situation suddenly turn out to be this?

Based on the Disciplinary Elder’s usual style, he would present a large amount of factual evidence and combine them with the rules of the academy, using indisputable logic to expel a disciple with a terrible reputation from the academy.

In everyone’s mind, Su Qing’s outcome had already been decided, and there would have been no room for reconciliation.

And yet his body is still pristine?

That’s impressive.

From another perspective, this meant that he had only been acting like he immersed himself in lust and pleasure all this time.

This result had proven that he was truly walking the Dao of mortals to train his Dao heart and still maintained a clear Dao heart even after all this time.

In that case, Su Qing shouldn’t be expelled, but rather praised for his actions!

However…

He has joined the academy for nine years and still remained pristine.

——that’s completely unbelievable.

How did you endure that level of boredom!?

Everyone slowly regained their senses and gave Gu Qing Shan a multitude of different looks.

After Gu Qing Shan stopped being shocked, he also returned to pondering the situation.

——according to my original plan, after I call upon the Dean, I would have unleashed a few advanced techniques, then use a few sword techniques to prove that Su Qing’s fascination with ‘flowers’ was only for the sake of entering the mortal world and train his Dao heart, with the ultimate goal being to improve himself.

It would then be much easier to persuade them, I’ll just beat up anyone who isn’t willing to accept, if I keep that up until no one dares to go forward again, it would prove that my words were correct.

——as the strongest disciple, no one would be able to criticize Su Qing, nor expel him.

However, the situation had changed in a completely different way from what Gu Qing Shan had planned.

The academy’s Dean directly bypassed the entire process and looked at the very essence of the matter.

Not even gods above could have predicted this sudden change.

Gu Qing Shan sighed, slowly calmed himself down, then faced the gaze of the Elders and disciples.

——it’s fine, although this is a bit different from my assumptions, it’s less work for me.

—–but then, why do I not feel glad about this?

Gu Qing Shan controlled his emotions, lifted his head, then imitated Su Qing: “This Su Qing’s talents are both varied and well-developed; my looks and talents are both top-level; my knowledge unrivalled; a crane among chickens; as pristine and pure as jade; and yet you claim that I only play with flowers and grass, disobeying the discipline of the academy? How ridiculous!”

While talking, Gu Qing Shan made his way towards the edge of the sparring ring.

He was purposely walking very slow.

Right now, the academy’s Dean had spoken up for his sake.

The people who framed Su Qing would no longer be able to use the excuse that he disobeyed the academy’s discipline.

If someone truly wished to maliciously harm Su Qing, they would have to quickly come up with another measure while all the Elders and the Dean were still present.

Otherwise, once Su Qing leaves the sparring ring, all of their preparations would have been for naught, no longer able to do anything to Su Qing.

Gu Qing Shan walked forward step by step, silently counting each step.

Five, four, three——

He would leave the sparring ring after just two more steps.

Suddenly, a male voice called out: “Su Qing! You said that you were using the Dao of mortals to train your Dao heart and improve your comprehension, claiming that you’d be able to defeat everyone, I can’t accept that!”

Everyone looked back to see that a cultivator had leapt onto the sparring ring, shouting at Gu Qing Shan.

Gu Qing Shan stopped.

—–finally.

“Why can’t you accept?” he looked to the other party, asking with a bit of excitement.

“I am the 1st ranking technique cultivator among the disciples of the academy. You claimed that you’d be able to defeat me, so I feel annoyed” the other cultivator replied.

“Ah, is that so”

Observing the other party, Gu Qing Shan didn’t feel like fighting.

He didn’t carry a single bit of killing intent, only pure rage and irritation.

This person is probably not the one who tried to frame Su Qing.

As the 1st ranking disciple in techniques, his status was higher than Su Qing, so he had no conflict of interest with Su Qing.

——there’s no need for me to compete against this person.

With that in mind, Gu Qing Shan waved his hand dismissively: “My words earlier were nothing but nonsense, there’s no need for you to take it to heart”

“Are you really saying that?” he asked.

“Ahaha, of course I am. This Su Qing isn’t an arrogant person, just that sometimes I can’t contain my anger or my mouth, I hope everyone can forgive this humble one for that”

Gu Qing Shan smiled dismissively, apologizing to everyone in the stands.

The cultivator didn’t expect him to say such a thing, so his anger subsided somewhat and now appeared hesitant.

Earlier, Su Qing claimed that he could beat everyone up, but now with this apology, everyone’s annoyance has been slightly relieved.

At this moment, a cold snort came from the stands.

Someone called out: “So the 1st ranking technique cultivator was this soft-bodied, easily appeased by a few words”

Gu Qing Shan followed the voice to find that it was a male cultivator carrying a blade on his back.

As soon as he said that, several people followed along.

More and more people were agreeing with him.

After stating that, the male cultivator didn’t even look at Gu Qing Shan, only staring at the cultivator facing Gu Qing Shan with a mocking expression.

——so it was this person?

Gu Qing Shan silently thought.

This style of provocation and stringing someone along is quite interesting.

Sure enough, the 1st ranking technique cultivator couldn’t help but be provoked by the discussions of everyone below.

He took out a long-handled scepter with faint starlight drifting around it and wielded it.

An invisible magical fluctuation abruptly expanded.

A second later.

A hole was abruptly opened in the clouds above, pure starlight radiated from deep above the clouds, illuminating the entire sparring ring.

Being enveloped by the starlight, Gu Qing Shan instantly felt different.

——as if a threatening power had been prepared above, that was ready to unleash.

Loud gasps and discussions could be heard from below the sparring ring.

As Gu Qing Shan looked below, he saw quite a few disciples completely speechless, even the Elders couldn’t help but exchange glances with each other.

——-seems like this technique is very powerful.

Gu Qing Shan silently thought.

The cultivator facing him maintained the technique and wiped the sweat from his forehead, shouting: “Su Qing, this is our academy’s 4th ranking technique, [Dipping Yaoguang], its power can instantly eradicate you without leaving even your bones behind”

Gu Qing Shan stayed silent for a short moment.

At this point, all I need to do is praise him and give myself a way to retreat, the entire situation will be resolved.

However——–

His gaze turned to the blade cultivator on the stand.

That cultivator was also observing him.

Gu Qing Shan’s thoughts turned a bit before telling the technique cultivator facing him:

“Give me”

The man was surprised and asked: “What did you just say?”

Gu Qing Shan put up a finger, pointing at the scepter he was wielding: “It’s only a technique of that level, as long I can borrow your scepter, I’d be able to perform it”

The cultivator was shocked.

[Dipping Yaoguang] was a first-rate technique within Kunlun as a whole.

For every 10 people who could learn this technique, 8 of them were able to successfully ascend.

And yet Su Qing claimed that he’d be able to perform it as well.

How could anyone believe him?

Never mind this cultivator, even the disciples sitting around the stands were completely stunned by his declaration.

“You—— fine, I’ll give it to you. I also want to see the extent of your skills” that cultivator replied.

He handed the scepter to Gu Qing Shan, then reminded him anxiously:

“Be careful with it, this is a treasure of the academy, I’m merely borrowing it to comprehend the techniques inside”

“Don’t worry” Gu Qing Shan replied and received the scepter.

Lines of text immediately appeared on the War God UI:

[Star Congealing Light Scepter – advanced-level scepter]

[This scepter is a unique casting catalyst for ‘Star Techniques’, capable of drawing the circulatory cycle power of the stars, unleashing attacks of mass power. Absolute caution must be kept when using]

[This scepter had performed the following techniques:]

[#1: Dipping Yaoguang]

[#2: Rising Typhoon Soars to Heaven]

[#3: Star Soul Mortal Form]

[Details are as follow]

[Dipping Yaoguang is the basis of all Star Techniques; its effect is the same as numerous fallen stars…]

[Rising Typhoon Soars to Heaven is…]

[…]

[In consideration that you’ve obtained the advanced-level cultivation knowledge of the past worlds, fully comprehending them as your own to use, the Soul Points required for you to comprehend the three Star Techniques above have been drastically reduced]

[To comprehend all three techniques, you will expend 100,000 Soul Points]

[Would you like to comprehend them?]

Gu Qing Shan didn’t hesitate.

—–I can help Su Qing now, but not forever.

So it’s better to completely remove the threat now.

This would also force everyone who wishes to mess with Su Qing from now on to carefully reconsider.

100,000 Soul Points isn’t much.

“Comprehend them all” Gu Qing Shan replied.

Instantly, a warm flow travelled along the scepter into Gu Qing Shan’s arm, gathered all at once, then slowly settled into his Thought Sea.

Gu Qing Shan lightly wielded the scepter.

Like flowing water, the layers of clouds above scattered away.

The series of palaces in the sky would be seen clearly.

Above the numerous palaces, the light of several stars abruptly flew up, gathered into an intense sphere of light, then descended.

Gu Qing Shan caught the intense sphere of light in his hand.

The intense starlight gave off power capable of destroying everything.

“So? Did I lie to you?” Gu Qing Shan casually asked.

The cultivator in front of him opened his mouth wide and finally spoke up after a long while: “This is… [Rising Typhoon Soars to Heaven]”

[Rising Typhoon Soars to Heaven] was one of the most advanced Star Techniques, which made it extremely hard to comprehend, hardly anybody in the entire Yuheng academy knew how to perform this technique.

Including the Elders.

Gu Qing Shan waved his hand to dispel the technique before handing the scepter back.

He clasped his fist: “This humble one may act frivolously to result in today’s matter, but this humble one’s heart has always been focused on nothing but Dao, and definitely not harming other people. If this one had offended anyone in any way, it was surely due to carelessness, this humble hopes that fellow Dao seekers do not mind it”

The cultivator received the scepter, then clasped his fist in return, asking: “How long did you use to learn [Rising Typhoon Soars to Heaven]?”

“Very quickly” Gu Qing Shan replied.

That cultivator sighed: “It is my loss”

After saying so, he leapt down the sparring ring.

Only Gu Qing Shan remained on top of the ring.

Everyone silently observed him.

“From this point on, he is the 1st ranking technique cultivator” someone muttered to themselves.

——-this Su Qing, truly… cannot be described with words.

Could it be, is the Dao of mortals truly so potent?

All the disciples had the same thought, asking themselves if they should traverse among mortals once during their cultivation.

Perhaps I might become the second Su Qing?

Even if I can’t achieve the same level as him, it would be a good thing to improve my cultivation even a little bit.

Quite a few made up their minds right then.

——afterwards, Su Qing’s matter would slowly spread outside, becoming a subject of discussion among everyone in all the seven academies.

Around a year later, the total population of Kunlun city would increase by a large margin.

If one did not fully understand everything that had happened, they wouldn’t be able to connect Su Qing to the population of the world.

Of course, this was a matter of the future, a different story altogether.

In the stands under the sparring ring, the blade-carrying cultivator continued to observe Gu Qing Shan.

Gu Qing Shan turned around, once again moving to leave the sparring ring.

He was only a few steps away from going down the stairs away from the sparring ring.

If that happened, this matter would end today, the Dean and Elders would all return, and it wouldn’t be so easy to cause trouble with Su Qing again.

The blade-carrying cultivator raised his brows, then slowly drew his blade.

Gu Qing Shan had been paying constant attention to him, so he slowly stated right at this moment: “If there is nothing else, this Su Qing would like to return. I hope that the Disciplinary Elder does not easily believe the malicious words of others, or suddenly summon everyone like this again to ruin someone’s reputation”

After saying so, he began walking down the sparring ring.

The entire venue was silent.

Suddenly, the blade-carrying man leapt onto the sparring ring and shouted: “Wait!”