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Chapter 128: The Way of Primordial Spirits, a True Dragon Emerges
Chapter 128: The Way of Primordial Spirits, a True Dragon Emerges
Gu An was perplexed, but he didn't investigate Lu Baitian and Lu Xian's intentions.
No matter who these people were or what schemes they harbored, as long as they didn't affect him, he couldn't be bothered to interfere.
The world was full of deceitful people, and trying to unravel every mystery would be exhausting.
Gu An engaged in casual conversation with Lu Xian, who was now very respectful and dared not be the slightest bit irreverent towards him.
After chatting for a while, Gu An took his leave.
The people in the valley had gotten used to him not spending the nights in Tianya Valley.
After Gu An left, Lu Xian found Yi Liuyun and started sparring with him to prepare for the Golden Roster Assembly.
Only two years remained until the assembly.
...
Time passed, and the Nine Kingdoms enjoyed a period of peace. The Golden Roster Assembly of the Tai Xuan Gate attracted the attention of the world, becoming a spectacular event that hadn't been seen in a century.
Two years later, as the Golden Roster Assembly drew near, cultivators could be seen passing over Xuan Valley every day.
Unlike before, the Tai Xuan Gate had dispatched numerous disciples to patrol the area, protecting all the outer disciples and menial workers, maintaining their image as the orthodox sect of the world.
At 72 years old, Gu An was receiving Ye Lan in the pavilion.
The first batch of disciples who had gone to train on the Nine Abyss Road had all returned and were preparing to participate in the Golden Roster Assembly to bring glory to the Tai Xuan Sect.
After not seeing each other for many years, Ye Lan's demeanor had improved, and she now had the bearing of a genius female cultivator. She had heeded Gu An's words and had been cultivating the Dao Derivation Art, so her cultivation hadn't increased.
The two sat chatting, with Ye Lan recounting fascinating tales of the Nine Abyssal Road, which Gu An listened to with great interest.
Rather than being just a road, the Nine Abyssal Road was more like a secret realm, where demons and ghosts wreaked havoc and a unique ecosystem flourished, giving birth to numerous special spiritual treasures.
Ye Lan said that she had also encountered cultivators from beyond the Nine Kingdoms and members of the demon race on the Nine Abyss Road. As Gu An listened to her descriptions, his imagination filled in the details, and he found it all very intriguing.
They chatted for a full hour before Gu An finally asked, "Are you going to participate in the Golden Roster Assembly?"
Ye Lan nodded, "Yes, Elder gave me an invitation. All hundred disciples who went to the Nine Abyss Road are required to participate. The first Golden Roster Assembly must be a grand affair, and we must not lose face for the Tai Xuan Gate."
Gu An blinked, feeling a bit helpless.
Did he still have invitations left to give out? Shen Zhen, Gu Yu, and Zuo Lin all had invitations, but the disciples in the valley had mediocre talents, and their participation would be futile and might even lead to suffering.
"Senior brother, why don't you participate as well? Although your cultivation isn't high, your strength is extraordinary." Ye Lan suggested softly, always remembering Gu An's formidable leg techniques.
Since Gu An's cultivation hadn't increased, he must have spent most of his time cultivating his leg techniques, and his true strength was surely not to be underestimated.
Gu An sighed, "I can't even beat you, so participating in the Golden Roster Assembly would just be asking for trouble."
After hearing this, Ye Lan didn't persuade him further and instead started chatting about the latest developments in the cultivation world.
It wasn't until evening that Ye Lan finally left Xuan Valley.
Gu An stood on the tower, a smile on his face.
Ye Lan's life limit had increased by one year, which was insignificant but still proved that the Dao Derivation Art was somewhat effective.
Chu Jingfeng, Lu Jiujia, and Xiao Chuan's lifespan limits hadn't increased, probably due to the level of their dedication, and the fact that the Nine Profound Road had denser spiritual energy than Medicine Valley.
Gu An turned and returned to his room to continue studying the Purple Microcosm Array Record.
This book deepened Gu An's understanding of array formations, and he was getting closer to becoming a true Great Vehicle Realm cultivator.
Great Vehicle Realm cultivators weren't just about cultivation base; they also had rich life experiences and a broad understanding of various auxiliary paths. Since Gu An didn't need to cultivate, he could use his time to accumulate knowledge in other areas.
That night.
Gu An sneaked to the North Sea Mountains and hid behind a tree. He activated the Life Limit Barrier and channeled five million years of lifespan into the Dao Derivation Art.
Since the Dao Derivation Art was useful, he decided to enhance it further.
A flurry of prompts appeared before Gu An's eyes, and finally, the Dao Derivation Art evolved into the Dao Mystery Art!
It only took two million years of lifespan to evolve the Dao Derivation Art into the Dao Mystery Art, and the remaining three million years were used to deepen his mastery.
Gu An immediately channeled another five million years of lifespan.
After evolving the art with two million years of cultivation this time, the Dao Mystery Art evolved into the Primordial Cycle Art!
The fact that the word "primordial" appeared so quickly indicated that the original Dao Derivation Art was of a high grade. No wonder only Ye Lan and Wu Xin had cultivated it so far.
Subsequently, the Primordial Cycle Art allowed him to cultivate a divine ability called the Way of Primordial Spirits.
Gu An began to inherit the Primordial Cycle Art, and the earth's spiritual energy surged into his body, filling his mind with vast memories.
The Primordial Cycle Art combined the intricacies of the Dao Derivation Art with the ability to accumulate cultivation across lifetimes.
After cultivating the Primordial Cycle Art, one's cultivation would no longer increase. Instead, by accumulating spiritual power, one could transform one's aptitude. Unlike the Dao Derivation Art, which could only remove one's cultivation bottleneck once in a lifetime, the Primordial Cycle Art allowed for repeated breakthroughs. The more cultivation one accumulated, the greater the transformation of one's aptitude.
Moreover, the Primordial Cycle Art would also form a soul imprint. If a cultivator died and reincarnated, they would awaken the memories of this art in their adulthood in the next life. Through continuous accumulation over lifetimes, one could eventually achieve immortality or have their soul scattered and their cycle of reincarnation halted.
The Way of Primordial Spirits was a domineering sealing ability that could suppress a being's cultivation to a certain realm or even completely seal it, turning them into an ordinary being with no cultivation at all!
Once sealed by this ability, only the Way of Primordial Spirits could undo the seal. Even if a powerful being with cultivation far surpassing Gu An's tried to help, it would cause the spiritual power to go out of control, leading to a cultivation riot that would result in the sealed being's immediate death.
Gu An was delighted with this ability.
It was exactly what he needed!
As for the Primordial Cycle Art, he considered it already cultivated and didn't plan to spend more time on it. He wasn't concerned with countless lifetimes, only the present one! However, he could let those he cared about cultivate this art.
Through the memories of the Primordial Cycle Art, Gu An learned a cruel fact.
The Ninefold Barrier of the Immortal Path, each barrier more challenging than the last.
This first barrier is Nirvana, a state where mortals transcend their earthly bounds. Before Nirvana, one's lifespan rarely surpasses ten thousand years. Only after achieving Nirvana can there be a qualitative transformation in one's life essence, resulting in a surge in longevity.
Gu An suddenly realized that the maximum lifespan might not only represent one's talent but also the longest possible life span for each sentient being, akin to the measure of a lifetime.
For example, An Hao could use nearly ten thousand years to pursue the state of Nirvana, while Ye Lan, with less than two hundred years, would find her efforts futile no matter how many opportunities she encountered.
The Dao Derivation Art could help Ye Lan extend her life, but it had limitations. Even if Ye Lan mastered the Primordial Cycle Art, her maximum lifespan would increase by only a few times at most.
Gu An slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep.
"Heaven's Mandate..."
...
Summer arrived, and the Golden Roster Assembly of the Tai Xuan Gate commenced as scheduled.
Participants in the Golden Roster Assembly were cultivators under five hundred years old, as the Tai Xuan Gate would specifically examine the participants' root bones.
Li Ya had given Gu An an invitation to the Golden Roster Assembly, and since he didn't know whom to give it to and didn't want to waste it, he decided to register himself. Thanks to his youthful appearance at seventy-two years old, he successfully signed up.
The Golden Roster Assembly was conducted in a one-on-one format, with no set time limit. The Tai Xuan Gate would heal injured participants to ensure they maintained their best condition.
The Tai Xuan Gate also set up a special array formation to suppress the cultivation of the higher-level participant to match that of their opponent, creating a fair competition.
As the Golden Roster Assembly began, Gu An watched from the eaves of the outer gate, sitting across from Ye Lan with a small table between them, laden with spirit fruits and fine wine.
Following their gaze, a massive light screen floated in the air above the outer gate, projecting the duels for all to see.
Gu An didn't recognize the two cultivators currently fighting, but that didn't stop him from enjoying the show.
Ye Lan peeled a fruit for Gu An as she said, "Senior brother, the technique you taught me is too difficult. It's even harder than the last one, and I don't know when I'll be able to master it."
"Cultivation is never easy," Gu An replied.
The Dao Derivation Art could, at most, double one's maximum lifespan, while the Primordial Cycle Art could increase it severalfold. If Ye Lan could master it, it wasn't impossible for her to live to eight hundred years old.
For someone with Ye Lan's talent, this would be a tremendous blessing.
Ye Lan smiled and said, "I will definitely practice it. Don't worry."
At that moment, a deafening commotion erupted from the city.
It turned out that the first duel had concluded.
"The winner is Duan Xu from the Flame Sect of the Great Zhao Dynasty!"
Elder Gu's voice rang out from the massive light screen, stirring discussions throughout the city.
Ye Lan gazed at the light screen and smiled. "He's really strong."
Gu An nodded and then raised his wine cup to drink.
"Brother Gu!"
A voice called out from nearby, and Gu An and Ye Lan turned to see Wu Jue appearing on the eaves not far from them, his face gloomy.
After five years, Wu Jue was still at the ninth layer of the Foundation Establishment, but his qi and blood were completely different from before.
Having ignored him for five years, Gu An figured that Wu Jue's maximum lifespan must have surged.
Gu An felt like he was opening a surprise box as he cautiously sent out his lifespan-sensing ability towards Wu Jue.
【Wu Jue (Foundation Establishment, Ninth Layer): 7,400/35,000/76,000】
Seven thousand six hundred years!
What a remarkable improvement!
Wu Jue had truly become a dragon among men!
Wu Jue appeared out of thin air on the eaves where Gu An and Ye Lan were sitting, standing seven steps away. He frowned and asked, "Who is this woman? Are you being unfaithful to Miss Shen?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Lan narrowed her eyes and looked at Gu An, asking, "Who is Miss Shen?"
Gu An's head hurt, and he quickly explained, "This is my junior disciple sister, Ye Lan. Who is Miss Shen? She's nothing compared to Ye Lan. I only had some interactions with Miss Shen."
Upon hearing this, Ye Lan's expression softened.
Wu Jue was annoyed. "Never mind Miss Shen. Why didn't you come find me after you were done?"
Ye Lan was taken aback.
She had thought that Wu Jue was here to stand up for Miss Shen, but his attitude had changed so quickly.
Gu An shook his head and said, "Why are you shouting so loudly? I didn't want to disturb your cultivation. What? Do you want to fight me again?"
Wu Jue's face turned red with anger, and he muttered, "How could I possibly fight you..."
Ye Lan could sense that Wu Jue was not ordinary, and seeing his flustered state, she became even more curious about his relationship with Gu An.
Subsequently, Gu An invited Wu Jue to sit with them, and although Wu Jue was reluctant, he sat down on the other side of Gu An.
"Junior disciple sister, this is my friend, Wu Jue. He's also participating in the Golden Roster Assembly," Gu An introduced.
Ye Lan nodded at Wu Jue.
Wu Jue scratched his head and said, "I was able to participate in the Golden Roster Assembly thanks to Brother Gu giving me an invitation."
Ye Lan looked at Gu An, her eyes filled with suspicion.
Senior brother sure has his ways.
Not only did he register himself, but he also managed to get an invitation for someone else.
(End of Chapter)
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