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Chapter 157: Innate Divine Powers
Chapter 157: Innate Divine Powers
Persecution? Gu An almost laughed at the thought. Anyone who wanted to persecute him was asking for trouble.
With his ability to predict hostility towards his true self, he would immediately sense if anyone harbored ill intentions. So far, no one had.
Gu An was generally amiable, and aside from the Tai Xuan Gate, not many people knew him, making it unlikely for anyone to bear him ill will.
Facing Lu Baitian's scrutiny, Gu An frowned and pondered, "I can't say for sure. I treated him well, but when Jianzong pursued him, I advised him to give up on the Hatred of Heaven Sword. Perhaps he resents me for that."
Lu Baitian nodded. "It's good that he has grievances. At least you won't become his weakness. But you'd better pray that he doesn't hate you. Otherwise, if he grows stronger, you'll be in trouble."
There was a hint of jest in his tone as he finished speaking.
Gu An shrugged. "I trust that the Tai Xuan Gate will protect me. If I can encounter trouble while staying here, then the problems of the Tai Xuan Gate would be even greater."
"You little rascal, are you trying to provoke me?"
"How could I? I believe in you, Sect Master, so please don't make fun of me. I'm just a small cultivator who doesn't want to get entangled in too much trouble. I'd rather have nothing to do with the Tanhua Sect or the Hatred of Heaven Sword." Gu An said helplessly.
Seeing his expression, Lu Baitian suddenly felt ashamed and thought that he shouldn't have teased him.
After all, Gu An didn't have the cultivation of a ninth-layer fused-spirit realm. Facing the threat of the Hatred of Heaven Sword, he must be feeling anxious, merely pretending to be calm.
With that in mind, Lu Baitian's expression turned serious as he said, "As long as you don't leave the Tai Xuan Gate often, nothing will happen. At least within the sect, I guarantee your safety!"
Obviously, he was alluding to Gu An's visits to the Faraway Valley.
Although Lu Baitian didn't know where the valley was, he knew that Gu An frequently left the Mysterious Valley, and he didn't question him about it.
Lu Baitian began to talk about Li Xuandao.
The Great Cang Imperial Court's offensive was fierce, and together with the Great Yu Imperial Court, they had opened up no fewer than five battlefields, and the neighboring courts were struggling to hold on.
Lu Baitian truly disliked Li Xuandao, but he had to admit that Li Xuandao was excellent at identifying talent and capable generals.
From Gu An's perspective, he hoped that Li Xuandao would unify the Nine Courts so that they could better defend against the calamity of demons and monsters.
Only after unification and the establishment of order could there be peace in the world, and only then would it be conducive to his continued existence.
For cultivators at the bottom, peace was also a good thing. Although there might be fewer opportunities, how many cultivators at the bottom could seize those opportunities to turn their lives around?
The number of low-level cultivators who died in strife far outnumbered those who relied on opportunities to rise.
The two chatted for a long time, until late in the evening when Lu Baitian finally left.
Gu An wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Lu Baitian didn't have the same sharp edge as he did many years ago.
...
In the Starry Abode, a masked Gu An appeared on a cliff. He swept the area with his spiritual sense and saw An Hao staying in a cave. There was a pool inside the cave filled with blood-red water, and An Hao was cultivating in it, his qi and blood constantly strengthening.
Si Yan'er was in the woods, practicing her footwork.
After staying in this abode for two years, both An Hao and Si Yan'er had received different legacies, and their strengths had improved by leaps and bounds. However, it would probably take many more years for them to fully inherit the legacy of the Starry Daoist, who had been a grand-achievement realm cultivator and had left behind an immense legacy. Even with An Hao's unparalleled talent, it would take a significant amount of time to absorb it all.
Gu An only glanced at them before heading into the woods to gather heavenly treasures.
His aura was concealed, and he went unnoticed by the spiritual beasts in the abode.
These fused-spirit realm beasts were gentle and had become quite close to An Hao and Si Yan'er. Nonetheless, to avoid any unnecessary trouble, Gu An chose to act discreetly.
Half an hour later, Gu An left, satisfied with his harvest.
On this trip, he had gained a lifespan of 50,000 years.
Since no one had planted any heavenly treasures in the Starry Abode, Gu An didn't want to do so either, for fear that the people of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm would come knocking. He could only patiently wait for the heavenly treasures in this abode to grow on their own, so he didn't collect too much. Whenever he visited a place, he would leave half of the heavenly treasures behind, allowing them to produce seeds naturally.
He quickly arrived at Nian Chu's cave abode.
On a night last month, under Gu An's guidance, Tian Yao'er had successfully weathered the tribulation and entered the core formation realm. Since then, she had been consolidating her cultivation.
After landing, Gu An sensed that her demonic energy had calmed down, indicating that she had likely consolidated her cultivation.
Intentionally making his footsteps audible, he walked towards a garden.
Tian Yao'er pushed open the door and rushed out like a gust of wind, appearing by Gu An's side. She hugged his left arm excitedly and said, "Master, my demon core has completely stabilized, and I've even comprehended a divine power!"
Feeling the softness of his left arm, Gu An's heart stirred. Demons were indeed demons; despite appearing thin, her figure was voluptuous.
He instinctively pulled his arm away, took a few steps forward, and squatted down to pluck some herbs. Simultaneously, he asked, "What kind of divine power?"
Tian Yao'er came to his side, bent down, and propped her hands on her knees as she smiled mischievously. "It's a transformation divine power. I'm so awesome now."
As her words landed, a wave of demonic energy spread from her body, obscuring her figure.
Gu An turned his head to look, and as the demonic energy dissipated, Tian Yao'er had transformed into his likeness, complete with an aura similar to his, devoid of any demonic energy.
This indeed surprised him.
What a remarkable ability! Gu An tossed the herbs he had picked into his storage bag and stood up, his curiosity getting the better of him. "Can you teach me this ability?"
Tian Yao'er shook her head. "I wish I could, but I don't have any cultivation manuals or incantations for it. It's as if I was born with this ability, like speaking. I can use it easily, but I don't know how to cultivate it."
She transformed back into her previous form, her demonic energy enveloping Gu An's mask.
Gu An took a step back, and Tian Yao'er, dressed in red, put her hands on her hips and laughed proudly, "Master, how about it? Isn't my ability amazing?"
Her bright, large eyes curved like two crescent moons, prompting Gu An to reach out and ruffle her hair playfully, messing it up.
After praising Tian Yao'er, Gu An asked her to continue her cultivation.
Since it was a rare occasion for Gu An to visit, Tian Yao'er didn't want to cultivate and instead stood by his side, chattering incessantly about trivial matters, such as a flower that had grown crooked or how she had bumped into a tree while practicing the Wuji Self-Freedom Step.
Confined to Nian Chu's cave abode, she rarely came into contact with demonic beings. If it were Gu An, he wouldn't have had so much to say.
However, Gu An didn't feel annoyed. Instead, he listened attentively and responded from time to time, making Tian Yao'er even happier.
Time passed.
Tian Yao'er followed Gu An to the stone table, where he took out bottle after bottle of pills, all for cultivation purposes, and instructed her on how to take them.
"Once you've mastered the Wuji Self-Freedom Step, I can take you out for a walk." Gu An looked at Tian Yao'er and said seriously.
Having stayed in Nian Chu's cave abode for so many years, Tian Yao'er had never asked to go out for a walk, and she was diligent in tending to the herbs. At least, Gu An couldn't fault her for that.
Gu An had already acknowledged Tian Yao'er and no longer saw her as a mere demon slave.
Tian Yao'er didn't seem surprised. Instead, she pouted and said, "The Wuji Self-Freedom Step is too difficult to practice. I don't know how many years it will take me to master it."
"The Heavenly Phoenix Demon Mother didn't become so powerful after just a few decades of cultivation. The strong in this world endure long periods of loneliness before they can do as they please." Gu An spoke with the weight of experience.
Tian Yao'er nodded. "I know. I'll definitely work hard on my cultivation!"
Gu An noticed that she no longer ranted about taking revenge and wondered if she had hidden these thoughts in her heart or abandoned them altogether.
Instead of leaving immediately, Gu An sat down and began to teach Tian Yao'er about the Pre-Heaven Immortal Art.
The Formation of Core was just the beginning; Tian Yao'er still had a long way to go.
If he could nurture a peerless demon, Gu An would certainly feel a sense of accomplishment.
Tian Yao'er's maximum lifespan was 18,000 years, which meant that she would be the companion who could stay by Gu An's side for the longest time.
Perhaps to ward off future loneliness, Gu An's teachings to Tian Yao'er were no less diligent than those he gave to An Hao.
...
Dark clouds covered the sky, and the mountains rose and fell unevenly. Looking ahead, the flowers, grass, and trees on the mountains were sparse, and most of the trees had withered, their leaves fallen.
Desolate and lifeless.
Two figures walked through the mountains, one of whom was none other than Gu An's disciple, Su Han.
Decades had passed, and Su Han had undergone a metamorphosis, his aura transformed. He wore a black robe, with a bone sword on his back, and a red cord tied around his forehead, his black hair casually tied back. His eyebrows and eyes exuded a chilling aura, and his gaze was cold and detached.
Walking in front of Su Han was a frail old man, who kept looking back and bowing as he spoke.
"Young Master, just ahead is the habitat of the sacred beast, the Hao Dragon. This Hao Dragon is not yet a hundred years old, but it has a peculiar temper. You must be careful." The frail old man reminded Su Han.
Su Han looked ahead, and in the darkness, he could make out a towering mountain. From time to time, a roar echoed through the area, filling the heavens and earth with a sense of dread.
He gave an order, "Go ahead and attract its attention, and I'll follow shortly."
The frail old man's face changed when he heard this, and he quickly waved his hands in refusal. "I'm afraid my cultivation might not be enough..."
Su Han's eyes turned cold, and the old man shuddered, quickly nodding in agreement. He then flew towards the front, disappearing into the darkness.
Not long after, a dragon's roar shook the heavens and the earth.
Su Han unsheathed the bone sword on his back, and his seven orifices exuded a terrifying black aura, as if a malevolent spirit had possessed him.
"How dare you trespass on the forbidden land of the Ancient Hao Sect!"
A loud, angry shout rang out, and a gray-robed man flew over the mountain, charging towards Su Han.
Su Han kept his back to the man, not turning to face him, and continued to walk forward with his sword in hand.
At that moment, a ghostly figure appeared behind Su Han, its palm raised, and terrifying ghostly energy condensed into a massive black feathered wing.
The gray-robed man's face changed, and he tried to block the attack with his spiritual power, but he was still struck and sent flying.
"I advise you to act as if you didn't see anything, or else you'll suffer a tragic death. What a pity that would be." A cold, female voice echoed from within the mysterious ghostly figure.
If Gu An were there, he would have recognized the voice.
The Ghost Mother of the Morning Glory Sect!
(End of Chapter)
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