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Chapter 210: Meng Lang, Scatter Immortal Realm Layer 6
Chapter 210: Meng Lang, Scatter Immortal Realm Layer 6
Before arriving, Gu An had used his divine sense to survey the area. The strongest person on the island was slightly stronger than the Shen Hun True Lord, but not by much. If there were Celestial Immortals present, he wouldn't dare to come here.
Where there are Celestial Immortals, there might be even more formidable beings.
If the strongest in the open were only Traveling Immortals, then there shouldn't be anything more terrifying than Celestial Immortals hiding in the shadows.
Even if there were, as long as Gu An didn't cause trouble, nothing would happen.
He arrived at the Hu Hai Fu (Sea Protection House) in the city, wanting to conduct a transaction here. He needed to register his identity token so that he could enter and exit the various buildings. This was information he had previously obtained through his divine sense.
Hu Hai Fu was massive, with countless cultivators coming and going. It occupied an area of a hundred li, and as soon as Gu An entered, a young attendant approached him.
"May I ask what brings you here, Senior?" the attendant asked.
"I'm here to register an identity token," Gu An replied.
"Of course, please follow me this way," the attendant said politely and enthusiastically.
Gu An followed his lead; there were many attendants like him, and while their clothing wasn't luxurious, it was clean and respectful. Their attire indicated their status within Hu Hai Fu, and the majority wore the same color as this attendant.
After inquiring if Gu An was new, the attendant began introducing him to Hu Hai Fu and the island.
The island was called Xun Xian Island, a renowned neutral island in the ocean. One could conduct transactions here with peace of mind, and if any issues arose, the island owner would ensure justice was served. Additionally, one could also contact major sects like the Star Sea Group, the Seven Star Spirit Realm, and the Deep Sea Spirit Palace.
The attendant introduced the background of Xun Xian Island without arrogance, remaining humble. Gu An couldn't find any fault in his behavior.
When Gu An asked his name, the attendant was flattered and quickly introduced himself.
In fact, Gu An would've known his name even without the introduction, but he went along with the process.
[Hu Xiao Jian (Nascent Soul Realm Layer 2): 480/860/2200]
Such a lifespan limit would be considered a genius in Tai Xuan Gate, but here in Xun Xian Island, he could only be a menial servant.
Gu An sighed inwardly.
"Right, Senior, have you attained the Immortal Realm? If so, I can bring you to process a high-level identity token, which comes with various benefits," Hu Xiao Jian asked carefully.
He sensed that Gu An's demeanor was extraordinary, and although he didn't exude a strong aura, his intuition told him that Gu An was a great cultivator who had returned to the basics.
Gu An acknowledged that he had, which excited Hu Xiao Jian even more.
After half a stick of incense time, under Hu Xiao Jian's lead, Gu An arrived at a grand hall. The cultivators coming and going here were mostly Great Vehicle Realm and Nirvana Realm cultivators.
The Nirvana Realm cultivators were likely outsiders like Gu An, while the Great Vehicle Realm cultivators belonged to Hu Hai Fu.
As for Scatter Immortals, they weren't so easy to come by.
Hu Xiao Jian approached an elderly man and relayed Gu An's request. The elder immediately stood up and led Gu An and Hu Xiao Jian to a side hall.
[Chu Feng (Nirvana Realm Layer 5): 3860/15000/17000]
Gu An silently observed this information and then followed Chu Feng.
Chu Feng took a white jade plaque from a redwood cabinet. The plaque was blank, and he handed it to Gu An, saying, "Imprint your spiritual power onto it and then silently recite your name to register."
Gu An took the plaque and adjusted his cultivation before infusing it with his spiritual power.
After a moment, he held up the identity token for Chu Feng to see.
"Meng Lang, Scatter Immortal Realm Layer 6."
Chu Feng read the information and quickly raised his hand in a respectful salute, addressing Gu An as 'Senior.'
Hu Xiao Jian was also thrilled and bowed respectfully.
Gu An retracted his identity token and casually asked, "I heard that the high-level identity tokens come with many benefits?"
Chu Feng nodded and respectfully introduced the perks of the high-level identity token:
"Transaction tax discounts, permanent access to a cave abode, and the ability to dispatch five menial servants, among others."
Gu An was very pleased with what he heard and directly assigned Hu Xiao Jian to guide him, leaving the young attendant overjoyed. Chu Feng smiled and encouraged Hu Xiao Jian.
And so, Gu An began his shopping trip on Xun Xian Island.
First, he needed to exchange spirit stones. It's worth mentioning that the base currency on Xun Xian Island was a high-grade spirit stone, and lower-grade or medium-grade spirit stones were not accepted.
Low-level cultivators didn't even have the qualifications to set foot on the island—a cruel reality.
But then again, who below the Nascent Soul Realm could cross the ocean to reach Xun Xian Island?
Xun Xian Island was surrounded by a thousand miles of ocean, with no other land in sight. As for the continents, they were even farther away.
To Hu Xiao Jian, the Seven Star Spirit Realm was a distant power, and the sect he had heard the most about was the Star Sea Group—the ruler of the oceans!
...
In the evening, Gu An returned to Xuan Gu.
Buying medicinal herbs would take time; it wasn't a one-time transaction. Fortunately, Xun Xian Island had an abundance of high-level medicinal herbs, and one could even purchase ninth-tier herbs, which were more than sufficient for Gu An's needs.
It was said that every few decades, Xun Xian Island might even auction off Immortal Spirit Trees.
After greeting the disciples in the valley, he went upstairs.
Once the procurement was complete, it would be time to publish 'Journey to the West'!
Today's trip to Xun Xian Island put Gu An in a good mood. He borrowed the name Meng Lang to commemorate his departed friend.
He wasn't worried about someone recognizing him.
Most people who knew Gu An would likely never set foot on Xun Xian Island in their lifetime. As for geniuses like Xuan Tian Yi and An Hao, it would be difficult for them to come here without attaining the Immortal Realm.
If Xuan Tian Yi had connections to the Star Sea Group, there might be a chance for him to visit Xun Xian Island, but Xuan Tian Yi had never even heard of Meng Lang.
Months later, Gu An, who had just turned ninety-eight, arrived at Nian Chu's cave abode. He found Tian Yao'er and brought her into his own secluded realm, where he took out a large number of medicinal herb seeds and instructed her to plant them.
Tian Yao'er's eyes widened at the sight of the seeds scattered on the ground, and she breathed excitedly, "How long will it take to plant all of these?"
Gu An had spent all his wealth, and what he had taken out was only a quarter of his collection. He chuckled softly, "These seeds are all seventh-tier and above. Be careful, if you mess up even one, I'll hold you accountable."
Seventh... seventh-tier? Tian Yao'er was shocked, but soon her excitement returned. If all these high-tier medicinal herbs were successfully cultivated, the spiritual energy in this place would be abundant!
Without further ado, she started planting.
Gu An, on the other hand, channeled his spiritual power into the ground, transforming it into the five elemental energies.
Relying solely on the secluded realm to absorb spiritual energy from the earth was simply too slow.
Fortunately, the Heavenly Primordial Grand Canon recorded a method to transform spiritual power into spiritual energy.
Now the real work begins!
...
Time flew by, and peace reigned in the cultivation world. In the blink of an eye, two years passed.
Gu An's total lifespan had reached 6.7 million years. He had planted all the high-tier medicinal herbs he purchased in his secluded realm, but the seventh-tier herbs took an incredibly long time to mature. He would have to be patient.
Though the wait was long, the harvest would be immense! Moreover, the seventh-tier herbs had strong vitality and did not require special care.
That year, the Tai Xuan Gate grew even stronger, while the Taicang Imperial Court and the Tian Wei Imperial Court went to war. The Dajing Imperial Court maintained its neutrality, choosing not to engage in the conflict.
While the struggle for dominance among the imperial courts was cruel, it did not bring about a catastrophe and had no impact on the cultivation world.
Gu An prepared to form his Golden Core this year.
It was time to boost his cultivation base!
One noon, Xuan Tianyi paid a visit to Gu An.
The two entered the house and chatted, but before they began, Xuan Tianyi cast numerous restrictions. As the strongest cultivator of the Tai Xuan Gate, his caution in setting up these restrictions indicated that he was aware of the infiltration of powerful cultivators into the sect.
"Did you witness the heavenly phenomenon during that battle?" Xuan Tianyi turned to Gu An and asked in a low voice.
Gu An nodded and motioned for him to sit and chat.
Bang! Xuan Tianyi slammed his palm on the table and cursed, "I was played by the Seven Star Spirit Realm! A bunch of despicable scumbags! This isn't over!"
Gu An's eyelids twitched at his words. Why are you telling me this?
He suddenly suspected that the reason Shen Hun Zhenjun had developed hostility towards him after several months was due to investigating Xuan Tianyi's connections.
"Seven Star Spirit Realm? Are you talking about a Holy Land?" Gu An asked cautiously.
Xuan Tianyi sat down, took a deep breath, and said, "Yes. I was thrown into the sealed land of the Evil Demon Sect by cultivators from the Seven Star Spirit Realm. If it weren't for Fu Daojian Zun's intervention, they would have wanted to get rid of me. Damn it, Shen Hun Zhenjun, just you wait!"
Gu An feigned concern and said, "Holy Lands are powerful. You must be careful. Even the entire Tai Xuan Gate may not be enough to contend with them."
Xuan Tianyi looked at him and humphed, "I'm well aware of that. But I'm not just a disciple of the Tai Xuan Gate; I'm also a disciple of the Star Sea Group. My fellow disciples have already entered the Tai Xuan Gate, and I plan to head south to inform my master of this matter. Both the Star Sea Group and the Seven Star Spirit Realm are righteous Holy Lands that follow the will of heaven and do not bring harm to the world. I will not let the Seven Star Spirit Realm get away with this!"
How arrogant!
Why didn't you mention your background earlier? Are you forcing me to take risks?
Gu An complained in his mind, feeling helpless.
Xuan Tianyi seemed to read his thoughts and said helplessly, "After all, it's the Seven Star Spirit Realm. Without a legitimate reason, the Star Sea Group won't intervene. I don't have that much face yet, but if I have evidence, then it's a different story. The Seven Star Spirit Realm won't have a peaceful day from now on."
Upon hearing this, Gu An advised, "Although I don't know how powerful the Star Sea Group is, you must be careful. It's a long journey, and if something happens along the way..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but Xuan Tianyi understood his concern.
"Don't worry, there are other disciples from the Star Sea Group accompanying me, and there are also immortal elders overseas keeping an eye on things. The Seven Star Spirit Realm won't dare to act rashly," Xuan Tianyi reassured him.
Only then did Gu An feel relieved.
Xuan Tianyi continued, "You should focus on your cultivation. In the future, I'll bring you to the Star Sea Group. Who knows, you might even obtain a chance at immortality."
Gu An shook his head, "Forget it. The ocean is a place for the extraordinary. I'm just an ordinary mortal, so it's better for me to stay in the Tai Xuan Gate. I don't want to hold you back."
Xuan Tianyi wanted to persuade him further, but Gu An steered the conversation in another direction, asking when he would return.
Xuan Tianyi replied that it depended on the situation. It could be a few years or a few decades, but he would definitely come back. His next goal was to help the Tai Xuan Gate develop.
Although he was angry, he also saw this as an opportunity. If the Star Sea Group pressured the Seven Star Spirit Realm, it would give the Tai Xuan Gate a chance to grow.
Even though he now belonged to the Star Sea Group, he still wanted to help the Tai Xuan Gate.
After all, he didn't think the Tai Xuan Gate could ever catch up to the Star Sea Group!
Third update!
(End of Chapter)
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