If I Become An Immortal, The Celestial Officials Invite Me To Tend Their Horses Chapter 126: The Golden Ranking, A Ghostly Figure in the Night - Novel Cool

Chapter 126: The Golden Ranking, A Ghostly Figure in the Night

Chapter 126: The Golden Ranking, A Ghostly Figure in the Night

"The guy behind him is not to be underestimated!"

Lu Lingjun used her mental messaging technique to warn Gu An, her gaze shifting past Zhou Tongyou to the plump old man standing behind him.

Gu An had already discerned the other party's cultivation, but he still sent out a lifespan probe out of curiosity.

Zhou Li (Combined Realm, Seventh Layer): 1478/3000/3100

Also surnamed Zhou!

Gu An was secretly intrigued. The last time Zhou Tongyou visited, he hadn't been accompanied by such a powerful cultivator.

Zhou Tongyou appraised Lu Lingjun and said with a smile, "Brother Gu, it's been many years, and you also have a powerful protector now. It seems you've been doing well these past years."

Gu An smiled and asked, "I wonder if Brother Zhou is here to participate in the Golden Ranking Assembly?"

"That's right," Zhou Tongyou said, his eyes gleaming with intensity. "This time, I intend to seize the top spot and make a name for myself across the land. What do you say to sparring with me at your Yaogu?"

Although they hadn't seen each other in years, Gu An's cultivation remained mediocre, but Zhou Tongyou sensed that he had his strengths.

Gu An shook his head and said, "Never mind, I'm not looking to make things difficult for myself. There are already so many talented individuals in the Tai Xuan Gate these days. You should find someone else."

"Hahaha, I heard of An Hao's name specifically, which is why I came to visit early. Since you're unwilling, I'll go find An Hao now," Zhou Tongyou laughed, and after saying that, he turned and left.

Zhou Li, who had reached the seventh layer of the Combined Realm, smiled and nodded at Lu Lingjun before following in Zhou Tongyou's footsteps.

After they had left, Lu Lingjun turned and asked, "A Nascent Soul Realm cultivator wants to spar with you?"

Zhou Tongyou had already achieved the Nascent Soul Realm and was no longer concealing his aura.

"Back then, he suppressed his cultivation to spar with me, and I barely managed to win," Gu An said, feigning pride.

Lu Lingjun chuckled and said, "I never expected you to have such abilities. It's true that you can't judge a book by its cover."

Having spent five years together, the two had become quite familiar with each other, and formalities were no longer necessary.

Of course, she still held a grudge against Lu Baitian for his arrangements, so her attitude towards Gu An wasn't as respectful as it used to be.

"What do you mean by that? Am I not good-looking enough?" Gu An asked.

"You're a bit handsome, suitable to be a cauldron for a female demon lord," Lu Lingjun teased.

"Cough, cough. How dare you say that, being a female cultivator yourself!" Gu An retorted, giving Lu Lingjun a sidelong glance.

Lu Lingjun's temperament had changed since she was brought back. Gu An felt awkward and knew he was in the wrong, so he could only accommodate her.

All this was Lu Baitian's fault!

What kind of situation was this?

Gu An didn't need Lu Lingjun's protection, but fortunately, she was also quite lax in her duties. The reason she had come to the outer gate today was that she had her own business to attend to, and she had simply tagged along.

Lu Lingjun glanced at Gu An's departing figure and humphed before turning and walking in the opposite direction.

Gu An was on his way to visit Wu Jue.

He noticed that there were quite a few powerful cultivators in the city, most of whom were concealing their true cultivation levels.

It seemed that the Golden Ranking Assembly would stir up some trouble. It was only natural, as if the Tai Xuan Gate succeeded this time, it would become easier for them to hold similar assemblies in the future. Naturally, the other sects wouldn't sit idly by and let that happen.

Gu An wasn't worried in the slightest. Aside from that Xuanquan ancestor, another elder had recently returned to the Tai Xuan Gate, and although his cultivation was slightly weaker than Xuanquan's, he was also at the Heart's Eye Realm.

With two Heart's Eye Realm elders holding down the fort, it wouldn't be easy for these sects to shake the Tai Xuan Gate.

After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Gu An arrived at Wu Jue's courtyard.

Wu Jue was practicing his fists in the courtyard, his upper body bare, and without mobilizing his spiritual power, he was only practicing his forms. Each punch he threw seemed to shake the very space around him.

Wu Jue (Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer): 69/350/3500

His maximum lifespan had increased again.

Gu An discovered that as long as he didn't visit Wu Jue for more than two months, the guy would surely gain enlightenment. There was one year where he visited every month, and Wu Jue didn't gain enlightenment at all.

After gaining enlightenment, Wu Jue would also exude a lonely and desolate aura.

This made Gu An's thoughts wander to impure places.

Could it be that this guy only gains enlightenment when he's neglected?

Hmm, I won't visit him for the next year and see how far this guy can go with his enlightenment.

Gu An was looking forward to Wu Jue catching up with An Hao. That way, An Hao would have another competitor and wouldn't become too arrogant and self-important.

Too much smoothness isn't a good thing!

When Wu Jue noticed Gu An approaching, he glanced at him but didn't say anything.

"Come and see what good things I've brought for you," Gu An's voice rang out.

Upon hearing this, Wu Jue immediately stopped and reluctantly walked towards Gu An, asking, "What good things?"

Gu An took out a scroll from his storage bag. It had a golden border and a red background, with four large characters inscribed on it.

Golden Ranking Assembly!

"You... How did you get this?" Wu Jue asked in astonishment.

The Golden Ranking Assembly wasn't something anyone could participate in. One had to have a certain amount of fame and also pay ten high-grade spirit stones to obtain a scroll.

The rewards for the Golden Ranking Assembly were also very rich, with prizes for the top 100 participants. The higher the ranking, the greater the reward.

Wu Jue had naturally heard of it and had once envied those geniuses.

Gu An smiled proudly and said, "I had to use quite a bit of effort to get this."

"But with my cultivation, it would be pointless for me to participate," Wu Jue shook his head.

Gu An comforted him, "Don't worry, the Golden Ranking Assembly tests one's talent, not cultivation. As long as your strength is sufficient within your realm, you can break through the crowd."

"Really?"

"Really."

Since I made the rules, of course, they're true.

Gu An thought to himself. Wu Jue lacked resources the most. It wasn't good for him to keep hiding away, and in fact, Wu Jue also wanted to make a name for himself. He just didn't like to ask others for help.

Wu Jue took the scroll, hugged Gu An, patted him heavily on the back, and then grabbed his shoulders, saying, "Brother, I won't say much, but I promise I won't embarrass you!"

Having gained enlightenment multiple times, he could feel the changes in himself, and he had developed confidence, which was constantly changing his personality.

A confident warrior!

Gu An smiled and said, "You've got five years to work hard on your cultivation. I won't be coming to see you for the next five years."

Wu Jue was immediately anxious when he heard this. "Why? What could keep you busy for five years?"

"It's an important matter for the sect, so I can't tell you about it." Gu An shook his head.

Could it be because of that post?

Wu Jue suddenly felt the weight of the Golden Ranking Assembly post in his hand. He wanted to say something but stopped himself.

Gu An admonished, "In addition to the Setting Sun Fist, don't forget to cultivate the Wild Wind Phantom Legs. It will make you faster."

Wu Jue nodded heavily.

This time, he swore to make a name for himself at the Golden Ranking Assembly!

...

At the end of summer, within the Mysterious Valley.

Gu An lay under a tree, one hand propping up his head while the other held a book, which he was reading with great interest.

A figure appeared before him, looking down at him. It was none other than Li Ya.

Li Ya still carried his heavy sword and wore a tight-fitting black outfit. His long hair was tied back with a blue scarf, revealing a resolute and handsome face.

"Ahem, Brother Gu," Li Ya coughed lightly.

The Secret Records of the Tai Xuan...

I never expected Brother Gu to be reading this as well.

No wonder, with the same name, he must feel a strong sense of immersion.

Li Ya thought to himself.

Gu An quickly stood up, at the same time tucking the Secret Records of the Tai Xuan into his chest. He had sensed Li Ya's approach earlier, but since Li Ya was cultivating a qi-concealing technique, he pretended to be unaware.

"Brother Li, what brings you here?" Gu An asked with feigned surprise.

Li Ya replied, "I've been back for several years now, and I plan to return to Cangzhou soon. After that, I'll come back to participate in the Golden Ranking Assembly."

Gu An sighed, "You're so busy, Brother Li. You must be very powerful now?"

Li Ya raised his chin, full of vigor and said, "Not extremely powerful, but getting a spot in the top ten of the Golden Ranking Assembly won't be difficult."

"As expected of Brother Li, the pride of our Mysterious Valley."

"Of course."

"You haven't been injured in all these years, have you?"

"How is that possible? Ever since we last parted ways, I haven't shed a drop of blood. Brother Gu, I'm a completely different person now," Li Ya said solemnly.

What an act! Gu An really wanted to hear Li Ya call him 'Ancestor'.

Li Ya took out two items from his storage bag, a post, and a long wooden box.

"This is the participation post for the Golden Ranking Assembly. You should join as well. As for this box, it contains a Myriad-Year Spirit Wood Ginseng. If you digest it over the next five years, your spiritual power will definitely undergo a qualitative change, and it will help you achieve a good ranking." Li Ya introduced the items.

Gu An was stunned.

Li Ya pushed the items into his arms and said, "You're not allowed to refuse, or I'll be angry."

After saying that, he let go, and Gu An quickly caught the items.

Li Ya turned and left.

"You're leaving just like that?" Gu An asked hastily.

Li Ya waved his hand and said, "In the path of cultivation, there's no time for nostalgia. If you want to see me, then perform well at the Golden Ranking Assembly."

He leaped into the air, turning into a sword of light, and flew over the mountains, disappearing without a trace.

Gu An looked at the post in his hand, lost in thought.

On the mountaintop, Chu Jingfeng turned to look in the direction Li Ya had left, his brows furrowed.

He remembered Li Ya. Back then, because of Li Ya's identity as a prince, Chu Jingfeng had chatted with him and encouraged him to cultivate diligently.

After not seeing each other for many years, the two had vastly different identities and statuses, and he was not the heavens.

Gu An shook his head and smiled, then put the items away in his storage bag.

That guy, every time he sees Gu An, he gives him gifts. It's as if he knows his temperament and only gives him things that will enhance his cultivation and talent.

...

Another spring arrived.

As night fell, the Mysterious Valley was bustling.

Gu An had just returned from the Third Medicine Valley, and he sat with his disciples around a long table. Zhen Qin sat to his right, constantly pouring him wine and telling him about the cultivation world.

"The Hate God Sword has appeared in the Great Ginger Empire, stirring up the cultivation world. It's said that the Hate God Sword has reached the Transformation Realm, and he's accompanied by demons, making him extremely fearsome. I wonder if it's Su Han," Zhen Qin said, sighing as she finished.

Mentioning Su Han made her emotional, as they used to be so close, but now they were on opposite paths.

Gu An spoke up, "He's no longer your Senior Brother. From now on, don't refer to him like that, to avoid trouble for yourself and for us."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Qin wanted to argue, but seeing the many disciples from the Medicine Valley, she remained silent.

Gu An began to serve her dishes, while also watching the other disciples play a drinking game.

After drinking a bowl of wine, Zhen Qin perked up and started talking about An Hao. Whenever she mentioned him, her face was filled with admiration, and she spoke non-stop.

Gu An listened attentively, but suddenly, he sensed something, and his expression changed slightly.

After Zhen Qin finished speaking, he said, "I'll be back in a moment. I want to know the specifics of An Hao's grudge with the Demon Lord of the Myriad Yin Sect. Continue telling me after I return."

After saying that, he got up and returned to his room.

Zhen Qin didn't find this strange, and she started drinking with Lu Jiujia.

Back in his room, Gu An activated the restrictions in the room, then instantly appeared a hundred miles away.

In the dark forest, thirteen figures that resembled evil ghosts were moving forward, four of them carrying a large coffin.

They didn't notice Gu An's presence as he spied on them from the shadows.

A group of Combined Realm cultivators!

Thanks to 'Seeking Great Freedom' for the 200 starting coins and purple coins, 'Starry Sky' for the 100 starting coins, and 'Not Too Late' for the 100 starting coins~

Third watch!

(End of Chapter)

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