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Chapter 234: What Realm Exists Beyond Immortality?
Chapter 234: What Realm Exists Beyond Immortality?
Gu An saw through Yang Jian's thoughts but chose to wait for his decision instead of explaining.
Yang Jian possessed a unique root bone and required an immense amount of spiritual energy to temper his body. This process would undoubtedly be painful, so Gu An left the choice to him.
No matter how strong one's talent, without a firm will, the path ahead would be challenging.
Xueyu Da Sheng looked on at Yang Jian with a mocking expression, curious to see what this young man would choose.
Yang Jian grit his teeth and said, "In the Investiture of the Gods, Yang Jian could split mountains to save his mother and defy the heavens. Since I also bear the name Yang Jian, I cannot bring shame upon him. Even if I end up shattered and smashed to pieces, I will have no regrets. Master, help me to defy the heavens and change my destiny!"
After finishing, he suddenly knelt.
A smile lifted the corners of Gu An's mouth, and Yang Jian felt a terrifying power envelop him, causing him to shudder.
Before he could think further, his surroundings shifted, and his internal organs trembled.
The next second, the world stabilized, and he felt his feet touch the ground. The intense weightlessness made him feel nauseous.
He propped himself up with his hands and looked up. Seeing that his master was still seated on Niu Mowang's back calmed him. He opened his mouth to ask, "Master, just now..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a gust of sea breeze blew, instantly clearing his mind.
He stood and turned, stunned by the sight before him.
What did he see?
"The sea... How is this possible...?"
Yang Jian stared at the boundless and majestic ocean before him, frozen in shock.
Although he had never seen the ocean, he had heard the elders speak of it. They said that beyond the lakes lay the sea, an endless expanse with no visible boundaries, like another world.
Xueyu Da Sheng had experienced the Unlimited Self-Reliance Step more than once, and each time, it left him astonished.
This divine ability was truly incredible!
Without warning, the movement was so fast that even he, a Great Vehicle realm cultivator, couldn't react in time.
Gu An hopped off Niu's back and walked toward the island, saying, "Follow me."
Yang Jian snapped out of his daze and quickly matched Gu An's pace.
Xueyu Da Sheng also followed, curious about how Gu An would help Yang Jian defy the heavens and change his fate.
Could someone with such mediocre talent truly transform into a pride of heaven? He was filled with doubt.
Yang Jian's emotions were mixed, both excited and nervous.
Based on his master's recent display, he could confirm that his master was definitely not a Golden Core realm cultivator.
In other words, what his master had said was true!
He could defy the heavens and change his fate, but he would have to face pain like being smashed to pieces. The thought made his legs tremble.
Gu An noticed Yang Jian's state but offered no comfort because Yang Jian would have to face this eventually.
As they entered the forest, Yang Jian's attention was drawn to the abundant spiritual energy in the area. The creatures on the island also seemed extraordinary. He spotted a blue-haired rabbit that moved like lightning and other fascinating beings—a white jade-like snake, a jewel-like spider, and a long worm that swam through the air above the forest like a dragon. All these new sights captivated him.
After walking for half an hour, Gu An finally stopped at a lakeside deep within the forest. He stood by the lake, took out a large cauldron, and started a fire.
Yang Jian watched as he pointed with his right hand, shooting out a blue flame. This only further increased Yang Jian's reverence for his master.
"Master, what cultivation realm are you in?" Yang Jian asked, mustering his courage.
"The Immortal Scatter realm," Gu An replied casually.
"What is an Immortal Scatter?"
"Cultivation, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Infant Soul, Incarnation, Crossing the Void, Fusion, Profound Heart, and Great Vehicle—these are the nine stages of the Mortal Realm. Above that is the Immortal Realm. Nirvana is the first step of immortality, followed by Immortal Scatter."
Gu An's introduction left Yang Jian breathless.
This was the first time Xueyu Da Sheng had heard of the Immortal Realm as well.
Could it be that the master was only two levels above him? Xueyu Da Sheng suspected that Gu An was hiding something.
Fortunately, Yang Jian asked the question he wanted to ask: "What realm is above Immortal Scatter?"
"You'll have to find that out for yourself in the future," Gu An replied.
Although he wanted to reveal some of his strength, he couldn't expose it all. He needed to keep something in reserve.
Lately, he had been considering breaking through to a higher realm. If a world-destroying tidal wave were to occur, he feared that the Heaven Flying Immortal realm might not suffice.
However, he wasn't too worried. If the human world were truly to be submerged, he could escape beyond the heavens or create a cave in the depths of the sea, bringing those close to him into it and forming a small, independent world.
Yang Jian continued to inquire about the differences between the realms, and Gu An patiently answered, causing Yang Jian's courage to grow.
Suddenly, he felt that his master wasn't so terrifying after all and seemed rather gentle.
In fact, Gu An treated all his disciples with gentleness, including Yang Jian. It was just that Yang Jian wanted to attach himself to Gu An, so he felt pressured.
After Gu An finished placing the medicinal herbs in the cauldron, he instructed Yang Jian to get inside.
Yang Jian asked if he should take off his clothes, to which Gu An replied it was unnecessary.
Ordinary clothes could not block spiritual energy.
Yang Jian sat in the cauldron, nervous. He clutched the corners of his clothes tightly, and cold sweat covered his forehead.
Xueyu Da Sheng stood, his hooves stepping on the edge of the cauldron. "Kid, the path of cultivation is inherently difficult. Many times, you just need to tell yourself to hold on a little longer, and the pain you're experiencing will soon pass."
Yang Jian took a deep breath and looked at Xueyu Da Sheng, asking, "Senior Cow, may I ask what realm you've attained?"
The lightning that had previously been deflected by the light shield now crackled and arced in all directions, causing rocks to shatter and tilt.
"Master has achieved Scatter Immortal status. As his mount, the Ox Demon King must be powerful as well. Otherwise, why would Master only bring him along?"
The Blood Prison Saint looked at Gu An, saw him nod in confirmation, and then turned back, a proud smile on his face. "I am a cultivator at the eighth layer of the Great Vehicle Realm, and I am no mere bull demon. I am the Blood Prison Saint, who has ascended from the lower realm..."
He boasted endlessly about his glorious past, leaving Yang Jian stunned with his mouth hanging open.
Eighth layer of the Great Vehicle Realm! He knew that there were only two Great Vehicle Realm cultivators in all of Tai Xuan Gate.
Unbeknownst to him, his master's ox mount had attained such a high realm.
Yang Jian was dazed by the overwhelming surprise, feeling as if he were dreaming.
Gu An motioned for the Blood Prison Saint to step aside, and the latter had no choice but to stop his boasting and move away, not displaying an ounce of the dignity one would expect from a Great Vehicle Realm cultivator.
Gu An took out a pill and handed it to Yang Jian. "After you take this pill, follow my instructions precisely for directing your qi. I will guide you in your cultivation. No matter how painful it becomes, you must obey my instructions or face death and the dissipation of your soul. Not even a Great Luo Shen Immortal will be able to save you."
Yang Jian was about to ask what a Great Luo Shen Immortal was, but Gu An had already turned away. With no other choice, he placed the pill into his mouth.
The pill melted instantly, and Yang Jian felt his throat burning as his body heated up.
At that moment, Gu An's voice seemed to echo inside his head, using a technique to transmit sound directly into his mind. Simultaneously, a domineering force entered his body, guiding him to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Gu An was teaching him the Ten Thousand Things Shape Qi Formula!
The Ten Thousand Things Shape Qi Formula was a cultivation technique that had been continuously refined and improved upon. It originated as a body-tempering method. Although Gu An rarely engaged in close combat, his physical body was exceptionally strong due to this formula.
Additionally, the formula could hide one's aura, which would be incredibly useful for Yang Jian to conceal his strength in the future.
Gu An wasn't worried about Yang Jian leaking this technique, as he knew that Yang Jian would need to improve upon it eventually anyway.
Following the guidance of the force within him, Yang Jian began to absorb qi while keeping his master's instructions firmly in mind.
As time passed, the potion in the cauldron began to boil. Yang Jian's skin turned red from the heat, but he paid no attention to the pain. What truly troubled him was the excruciating pain of his muscles and bones being torn and reshaped.
The pain was far more intense than he had ever imagined!
The sensation of countless insects devouring his bones and tearing his muscles paled in comparison to this agony. The constant sound of his master's voice in his ears gave him some comfort and eased his fear. Having his master nearby provided a sense of security he couldn't explain.
Just as the Blood Prison Saint had said, if he endured a little longer, the worst of the pain would soon be over.
But the pain continued to intensify, and Yang Jian began to grit his teeth.
His hair danced wildly, the veins on his face bulged, and his body was drenched in a mixture of sweat and medicinal liquid.
Crack!
A sound that made one's scalp tingle emanated from Yang Jian's body, as if his bones were rubbing against each other. Even the Blood Prison Saint couldn't help but shudder at the sound.
"Can he really defy the heavens and change his fate?" the Blood Prison Saint wondered in shock.
In his heart, Gu An was still an omnipotent immortal god. He turned his head and saw Gu An standing by the lake, his back to the cauldron, looking calm and unperturbed. This only added to his admiration for the immortal.
It seemed that defying the heavens and changing one's fate was a simple task for Gu An.
Little did he know that Gu An was not truly defying the heavens but merely helping Yang Jian restore his true physique.
At this moment, Gu An was multitasking: guiding Yang Jian's cultivation with one part of his mind and scanning the ocean with his divine sense to find a suitable location for his own breakthrough.
"I wonder what realm lies beyond the Heaven-Earth Flying Immortal..." Gu An thought with anticipation. With his current lifespan of over 16 million years, he believed he had enough to attempt a breakthrough.
However, he hesitated about improving his cultivation technique and supernatural powers. His current techniques and powers were already very advanced, and further improvement would require a significant amount of his lifespan—several hundred thousand years or even more.
He was afraid that he might not have enough lifespan left for a breakthrough afterward.
"Ah—"
A heart-wrenching howl escaped from Yang Jian, causing the Blood Prison Saint's heart to tighten with worry.
This seemed even more painful than when he had absorbed the true blood of a divine beast.
Gu An didn't turn back, seemingly unconcerned about Yang Jian's cries.
The pill he had given Yang Jian was no ordinary pill; it was worth a hundred top-quality spirit stones, which was equivalent to ten thousand high-quality spirit stones or a staggering one hundred million low-quality spirit stones.
One hundred million!
It was common knowledge that outer door disciple servants only received one low-quality spirit stone as their monthly salary. Even the disciples of Xuan Gu and the Third Medicine Valley, who enjoyed better treatment, wouldn't receive such an extravagant amount.
With this pill, Yang Jian might even be able to break through directly, depending on how much of the pill's power his body could absorb.
Time passed slowly.
After howling for what felt like an eternity, Yang Jian's voice suddenly stopped.
The Blood Prison Saint's eyes widened, and his bull-like eyes were filled with shock.
He saw Yang Jian slowly rising from the cauldron, still in a meditating posture. His black hair danced wildly, and his skin was bright red. For some reason, Yang Jian's presence made the Blood Prison Saint's heart race as if he were facing a formidable foe.
Boom!
Thunderclouds gathered in the sky, and a formidable might seemed to press down upon them.
"What kind of fate is being changed here? This is too exaggerated!" The Blood Prison Saint was astonished. Even though he had fused with the true blood of a divine beast and transformed his physique, he was still startled by Yang Jian's aura. This was a testament to how terrifying Yang Jian's physique had become.
He turned his head to look at Gu An, but Gu An still didn't turn back, as if the display of heavenly might didn't concern him in the slightest.
(End of Chapter)
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