Chapter 146: Chapter 130: Dao Heart Vow, Flying Smoke Dharma Boat! (Double-Length)

"Senior Brother Xie, don’t be anxious. This is a seal that Senior Brother Gu has just refined, and it has drawn the sword qi from the land and sky. Its power is immensely formidable, far surpassing ordinary strength. I have ’Scattering Gold Dew’ here; just apply a little, and it will be fine."

At this moment, Fu Hongling took out a blue Jade Bottle, extracted a drop of Spiritual Dew, and applied it to Xie Chengping’s face.

The sword qi dissipated immediately, and the wound healed.

"...Thank you, Junior Sister!"

Xie Chengping’s heart was extremely conflicted, not knowing what to say, he could only stammer his thanks.

"You are too polite, Senior Brother Xie. We serve under Senior Brother Gu, so we must watch and help each other."

Fu Hongling gently smiled.

This made Xie Chengping’s heart even more complicated, leaving him speechless for a moment.

"Come, let’s enter the cave and talk!"

Fortunately, at this moment, a gentle Divine Thought extended from the island, resolving Xie Chengping’s awkwardness.

The group did not dare to delay further, and quickly rode their Escape Light towards the Stone Cave.

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The Stone Cave remained narrow and rugged, but as Xie Chengping and his group entered, they felt the cave walls exude a chilling presence, as if hundreds of sword glows sparkled continuously, never fading.

Ma Wu and the others saw this, and their eyes immediately showed joy.

Senior Brother Gu’s strength has increased again.

Only Xie Chengping felt conflicted.

"The accomplishment of all five qi, how joyous!"

Looking at the five people before him, Gu Yuan also displayed his joy.

These were his foundation, his support for conquering the Great River and vying for the True Inheritance Position.

"All thanks to Senior Brother’s guidance, we have achieved today. We’ve come specifically to make a Dao Heart Vow, willing to serve Senior Brother for fifty years. If we break it, may celestial thunder strike us!"

Ma Wu was the first to bow respectfully to Gu Yuan.

Upon hearing this, it immediately invoked the hidden energies, as if some presence was observing Ma Wu.

The Dao Heart Vow, an extremely solemn oath within the Daoist School, once sworn, it immediately draws upon the Celestial Palace and cannot be easily violated. Otherwise, thunder truly falls, light causes complete loss of cultivation with no progress in life, severe results in immediate destruction and death.

True Immortals reside in the Celestial Palace, and the vow holds power.

"Fu Hongling is willing to serve Senior Brother for a hundred years. If I break it, may celestial thunder strike me!"

"Lvu Zijin..."

"Songg Shan..."

Afterward, the other members also promptly made their Dao Heart Vows, drawing upon the energies from beyond.

Seeing this, Gu Yuan couldn’t help but nod slightly.

Watching the others make their oaths, Xie Chengping knew he had no other choice, took a deep breath, and slowly vowed, "Xie Chengping of Azure Firmament Peak is willing to serve Senior Brother for fifty years. If I break it, may celestial thunder strike me!"

"Good!"

Gu Yuan glanced at Xie Chengping, then chuckled lightly, helping everyone up.

He knew that everyone present harbored their own thoughts.

But such is the way of the world; without benefit, how can unity be achieved?

As long as he can outweigh them all, everything will not be an issue.

"Since the oath is taken, we must support each other. The conquest of Red Moon River looms, and time is short. Choose your Dharma Seals soon to enhance your power."

"Though rumors fly outside about the strength of our mountain sect, we know our own situation best. We’ve only just achieved Foundation Establishment, yet how can we compare to those veteran cultivators? This expedition requires utmost caution, do not let down your guard."

After the oath, Gu Yuan did not keep them much longer, giving a warning before allowing them to leave.

Initially, Ma Wu and the others had a bit of pride from just establishing their Foundation, but hearing Gu Yuan’s words made their hearts alert again. They respectfully acknowledged him before hurriedly departing.

Gu Yuan watched their departing figures, sighed softly, and resumed his cultivation.

His previous words were not alarmist.

This expedition to Red Moon River is most perilous for new cultivators who have just broken through to Foundation Establishment.

Dharma Seals, Spiritual Artifacts, myriad methods are incomplete, possessing only the realm without matching strength.

But a year is already the limit the Daoist School can provide, any longer and Red Moon River may undergo changes.

The Flowing Cloud Banquet is the last opportunity given by the Daoist School to its outstanding disciples before the campaign.

Gu Yuan wants to gain from this expedition, he must strive to enhance his power.

Cultivation of the Dragon-Binding Truth-Sealing Seal and Vast Sea Qi Seal must be scheduled diligently.

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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

This half-year, almost all cultivators were desperately accumulating measures, almost clearing out all types of Dharma Artifacts and pills, and spiritual materials for refining Dharma Seals were also in short supply.

Additionally, the momentum for the demon-slaying campaign within the Daoist School had reached its peak.

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

"Dong!"

On this day, the sky was bright and clear, with no clouds in sight, as heavy bell tolls resonated throughout the Daoist School.

The melodious sound spread across the Great Marsh, countless cultivators lifted their heads, only to see four gigantic Treasure Boats rising into the air and floating between heaven and earth, casting numerous shadows below.

"Daoist School decree, conquer Red Moon River!"

The grand voice echoed across every corner of the Daoist School, excluding those in deep closed-door cultivation, every cultivator heard this thunderous command.

Countless cultivators emerged from their Cave Mansions, sighed deeply, and took flight into the sky towards the four Treasure Boats.

The four Treasure Boats varied in design, with the top one being as vast as a mountain, its Restrictions like a raging sea, exuding an immense pressure that even Escape Lights from Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn’t penetrate, as if great energies anchored everything below.

Celestial Net Dharma Boat, the seat for Golden Core cultivators.

Conquering Red Moon River is indeed a major undertaking, without Golden Core cultivators at their forefront, how can they annihilate a Demon King Level power?