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Chapter 152: Myriad Demon Ridge, Heaven's Chosen One
Chapter 152: Myriad Demon Ridge, Heaven's Chosen One
Listening to the legend of the Demon Ancestor, Gu An felt a sense of unease. So, the Nine Dynasties were the invaders of this continent? No wonder the Holy Land refused to aid them.
Gu An didn't dwell on it too much, though. He wasn't going to sympathize with the demons or blame the Nine Dynasties for their actions. Survival of the fittest was a law of nature, and it wasn't as simple as distinguishing between good and evil. Moreover, there might have been other races that existed before the demons on this continent.
The evolution of the world naturally led to the strong replacing the weak and the new supplanting the old.
As a human, Gu An's perspective naturally aligned with that of his race. If he had a sense of justice, he wouldn't seek to annihilate the demons.
In fact, humans and demons could coexist. In the cultivation world, demons were commonplace, and demon pets had become an indispensable element for most cultivators. In some sects, powerful demons were even revered as protective deities by cultivators.
After Tian Ya'er finished speaking, she anxiously turned to Gu An, suddenly grabbing his left hand and asking, "Master, is it truly impossible for humans and demons to coexist? Why must they fight to the death?"
Although she feared humans, she didn't detest them, as she had never interacted with them before. Instead, it was the demons who had persecuted her.
Gu An withdrew his hand and said, "Conflict in this world isn't limited to racial strife. In the pursuit of strength, one inevitably embarks on a path of strife. Rather than worrying and lamenting, it's better to focus on cultivating. Your enemies won't show you sympathy, and if you want to sympathize with others, you must first become strong enough."
With the memories of his previous life, Gu An viewed the world with a detached perspective, feeling like an observer, except when it came to his true friends.
During the turmoil at the outer gate of Tai Xuan Gate, he had carved the characters for "righteous path," but he didn't deeply detest the actions of those involved.
Similarly, when the Danhua Sect wreaked havoc on the world, he didn't hate them with absolute loathing.
He could blend into the secular world, but deep within his heart, there was always a sense of loneliness. This loneliness allowed him to see through everything clearly while also preventing his emotions from being swayed by his surroundings.
Upon hearing Gu An's words, Tian Ya'er nodded seriously and added, "If the Demon Ancestor is resurrected and the humans are driven away, Master, no matter where you go, please take me with you!"
Gu An smiled and asked, "Is the Demon Ancestor really that powerful? Will humans definitely be expelled?"
"I once heard the Demon Mother say that once the Demon Ancestor is resurrected, this continent will become a land of demons and devils. There's no way the current human cultivators can stand against the Demon Ancestor," Tian Ya'er replied, tilting her head.
So powerful? Gu An's interest in the Demon Ancestor grew.
If all went as expected, when the Demon Calamity broke out, it would be up to him to deal with the Demon Ancestor.
Additionally, Gu An was only half-convinced by Tian Ya'er's words. He felt that this continent held more secrets than could be explained by this legend alone.
If this continent truly belonged to the demons, then where did the devils come from?
Devils weren't just another name for demons. They represented a separate force.
When humans cultivated the power of the demonic path, they became Demon Cultivators, and when demons cultivated the same power, they became Devil Demons. Why did this demonic power exist?
Moreover, Gu An felt that the land of demons and devils was filled with an extremely heavy aura of resentment, far surpassing that of the Nine Dynasties. And within this land, human cultivators were rarely seen. Surely, all this resentment wasn't caused by human cultivators alone?
Subsequently, Gu An instructed Tian Ya'er to continue cultivating the Infinite Self-Reliance Step while he used his spiritual sense to chase after the raging demons.
Under the cover of night, various demons roamed the mountains and fields, and numerous demon birds soared over the mountain peaks. Upon closer inspection, Gu An noticed that among the demons, there were also shadows of devils and ghosts.
The difference between devil shadows and ghost shadows was that the devil shadows emanated devilish energy, appearing as clusters of black mist that flew past.
Gu An's spiritual sense continued its pursuit, traversing a distance of a million miles, and the number of demons and devils he encountered along the way was staggering.
The sheer number of demons and devils he witnessed was enough to make even a Nirvana Realm cultivator like him feel a chill down his spine. If the Demon Calamity truly broke out, without his intervention, the land of the Nine Dynasties would likely be quickly overwhelmed.
Deep within the land of demons and devils, Gu An also sensed the presence of Combined Realm demons and devils, and their numbers were in the thousands. There were also over twenty demons and devils in the Profound Heart Realm, and astonishingly, even a presence in the Great Vehicle Realm!
At that moment, countless demons and devils were rushing northward within the Myriad Demon Ridge.
Gu An didn't continue his investigation northward, not because his spiritual sense couldn't extend any further, but because there were already Great Vehicle Realm demons and devils present. Most likely, the Demon Ancestor had transcended the Great Vehicle Realm.
Thinking carefully about the legend that Tian Ya'er had recounted, it seemed highly plausible.
The blood of a Great Vehicle Realm cultivator might not be that powerful, but the blood of a Nirvana Realm cultivator was different. Their very life essence had undergone a transformation, just like how Gu An's blood was no longer that of a mortal.
Gu An didn't want to stir up any trouble unnecessarily.
After all, the Demon Calamity wasn't going to break out tomorrow.
He still had time to extend his lifespan, and once he reached a thousand millennia, his strength would surge once more.
Calm down! The advantage is mine!
Gu An retracted his spiritual sense and continued to guide Tian Ya'er in her cultivation.
...
Time flew, and another three years passed.
One afternoon, on a hill in the Northern Sea, an eighty-two-year-old Gu An, disguised as a small figure in white, paid a visit to Xuan Miao Zhenren.
Xuan Miao Zhenren was left in his care, and Gu An would only visit him every few months. Xuan Miao Zhenren had grown accustomed to this, spending his days cultivating at the Mountain God Temple in contentment.
Upon his arrival, Gu An noticed someone else outside the temple, and this person was familiar to him.
An Hao!
An Hao stood side by side with Xuan Miao Zhenren, at the edge of the slope, gazing at the majestic Northern Sea.
It seemed that the two had developed a good relationship and had become acquainted during the Golden List Assembly.
An Hao had already broken through to the first layer of the Nascent Soul Realm, and he wasn't even fifty years old yet...
It seemed An Hao had a good chance of surpassing Li Xuandao's breakthrough speed!
"Your cultivation speed is already fast enough. What you need now is to calm your mind," Xuan Miao Zhenren said, sounding a bit helpless.
Before attending the Golden List Assembly, he truly believed that his talent was unmatched in the world.
Being defeated by An Hao didn't make him feel dejected; instead, he felt fortunate to have met An Hao, as it helped him see the truth and cultivate more effectively.
An Hao stood tall, his hands clasped in front of his chest, his handsome face framed by loosely tied long hair, exuding both nonchalance and the aura of a proud genius. With a blade of grass between his lips, he said with a soft laugh, "I don't think my cultivation speed is particularly fast. Ever since I embarked on the path of cultivation, I've always felt that time is pressing. If I don't seize every moment to cultivate, disaster will surely befall me sooner or later."
He gazed at the surface of the Northern Sea, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
Seeing the little brat who used to be shorter than his shoulders now grown so remarkable filled Gu An with a sense of accomplishment.
If not for him, An Hao would have died in the mouth of a monster long ago. Moreover, Gu An had guided him in his cultivation, so he deserved this sense of pride.
Hearing An Hao's words, Gu An thought of the limit of lifespan.
Could it be that geniuses like An Hao could sense the existence of a predetermined fate?
If he couldn't achieve Nirvana within ten thousand years, he would eventually die.
Xuan Miao Zhenren sighed, "Since that's the case, let me give you some guidance. When I passed through Tian Wei previously, my treasure led me to the ruins of a great cultivator's cave. However, the restrictions within were complex, and I couldn't comprehend them in a short time, so I had to leave it temporarily and come to attend the Golden List Assembly. You can go and try your luck there; the opportunities within are immense."
Upon hearing this, An Hao eagerly asked for the specific location of the cave ruins.
Xuan Miao Zhenren took out a map from his storage bag and handed it to An Hao.
The two chatted for a while longer before An Hao prepared to take his leave. Before departing, he reminded them, "The Hate God Sword has been causing quite a stir in the cultivation world lately. That Sword Master has fallen into demonic ways and cultivated an evil art. More and more people are dying by his hand. Be careful here in the deep mountains; if he finds you, there may be no one to save you, even if the Mountain God happens to be napping."
Xuan Miao Zhenren laughed, "I'm already at the fifth layer of the Transformation Realm. The Hate God Sword has never killed a cultivator at this level."
An Hao shook his head, amused, and waved goodbye before turning to leave.
He leaped into the air, and a flying sword appeared from his waist. Stepping onto the sword, he swiftly vanished at the edge of the Northern Sea.
Xuan Miao Zhenren watched him go for a while before turning back to the temple.
As he stepped inside, he heard the voice of the Mountain God, "This boy has exceptional roots, and his fortune is extraordinary."
He looked up and saw the Mountain God sitting on the eaves of the temple, watching An Hao's departing figure.
Xuan Miao Zhenren smiled and said, "His talent is indeed unparalleled. My master once said that Tai Xuan Gate will give birth to a genius who can change the world, and perhaps he is the one."
Upon hearing this, Gu An chuckled and said, "Is Three Pures Mountain that amazing?"
Xuan Miao Zhenren replied, "Of course, Three Pures Mountain cannot compare to you, but our sect has existed for over ten thousand years, and our ancestors have mastered some extraordinary divination arts. Actually, we originally came from overseas, but our ancestors couldn't find their way back, so they settled on this continent."
He began to introduce Three Pures Mountain, and Gu An listened intently.
Just the existence of Tongshen Xuanmen was enough for him not to underestimate Three Pures Mountain.
"By the way, a Heaven's Chosen One has also appeared in our Li family. He has thick fortune, and he should also be a disciple of Tai Xuan Gate. However, he hasn't revealed his talent yet. Once he encounters a great opportunity, he might soar to the heavens and compete with An Hao. I'm quite looking forward to that day," Xuan Miao Zhenren said, looking up at Gu An with an expectant expression.
Gu An asked curiously, "Have you figured out who the Heaven's Chosen One is?"
"Divination can't give a clear answer, but it's most likely him. The other Li family descendants don't have such outstanding talent." Xuan Miao Zhenren shook his head.
Gu An knew who he was talking about. Among the Li family descendants in Tai Xuan Gate, the one with the strongest talent was undoubtedly Li Ya.
However, in reality, Li Xuandao's talent was even more terrifying! Perhaps Li Xuandao was the true Heaven's Chosen One of the Li family. As it stood, Li Xuandao indeed had the talent to rival An Hao.
(End of Chapter)
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