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Chapter 236: Breakthrough After the Festival
Chapter 236: Breakthrough After the Festival
Seeing Yang Jian, who looked like a completely different person, Gu An's face broke into a smile.
Yang Jian had reached the fifth layer of the Qi Refining Realm in one go, and his qi and blood were now far more powerful than what was typical for someone at his stage. This proved that Gu An's pills and medicinal herbs had not been wasted.
Of course, there were surely more mysteries to Yang Jian's physique, which would be uncovered through his future cultivation.
Gu An took out a blue robe and threw it to Yang Jian, who quickly put it on.
Xun Xiandaoren hurried over to Yang Jian and examined him carefully, his delight growing as he took in the young man's transformed appearance. Yang Jian, however, felt quite uncomfortable under his intense scrutiny, as if he were a rare treasure on display.
"My friend, your master has been truly good to you," Xun Xiandaoren said. "Do you know what tribulation you just crossed?"
Yang Jian asked what kind of heavenly tribulation it was when he heard this.
Xun Xiandaoren then introduced the Xuan You Heavenly Tribulation and told him that it was Gu An who had dispersed it, bearing a great tribulation cause and effect.
Yang Jian's face changed drastically when he heard this, and he quickly circled around Xun Xiandaoren and knelt down in front of Gu An.
"Master... Your disciple doesn't deserve this. I'm sorry, Master..."
Yang Jian said, his forehead touching the ground, his voice choking with emotion.
He felt both touched and guilty. His master had changed his destiny, not only providing precious pills and medicinal herbs but also bearing the tribulation cause and effect. This debt of gratitude was truly immense.
From a young age, he had never experienced hardship and had a happy family. But ever since he was tested for his spirit root, his world had become dark. Gu An had brought him hope and fulfilled it...
Yang Jian knew very well that his master could have chosen to cultivate other disciples instead of him, which was why he felt the weight of this favor so heavily.
Gu An looked down at him and said, "Since you have taken me as your master, this is what a master should do. Get up now. I don't expect you to repay me in the future. I only hope that you won't bring trouble that will implicate me."
Yang Jian lifted his head and saw Gu An wink at him. He suddenly understood that his master was joking with him, referencing the instructions given by Bodhi Patriarch to Sun Wukong in Journey to the West.
"Master..."
"Get up quickly. It's unseemly for a man to be crying and sobbing."
"Yes..."
Seeing Gu An and Yang Jian, Xun Xiandaoren was filled with emotion. He had a hunch that many years later, this day's events would become a well-known story as Yang Jian's fame spread throughout the world.
He took two steps forward and said, "Fellow Daoist, our encounter is fate. I have a divine ability that I wish to pass on to your disciple. I wonder if you would mind?"
Gu An said, "Jian'er, quickly thank your senior."
Upon hearing this, Yang Jian immediately turned to Xun Xiandaoren and bowed, thanking him for the divine ability.
Xun Xiandaoren took out a secret manual from his sleeve and handed it to Yang Jian personally. "My friend, what is your name? I will pay attention to your achievements in the future."
Yang Jian took the manual and first looked at Gu An, seeing him nod before replying, "My name is Yang Jian."
"Yang Jian?"
Xun Xiandaoren remembered this name, feeling like he had seen it in a book somewhere.
After that, Xun Xiandaoren no longer disturbed the master and disciple, bidding them farewell and leaving.
Gu An began to impart a cultivation technique to Yang Jian—the Heaven and Earth Qianyuan Precelestial Art!
The Wanwu Shape Qi Formula and the Heaven and Earth Qianyuan Precelestial Art were the foundation of Gu An's cultivation. Even An Hao had only cultivated a low-level version, showing the importance Gu An placed on Yang Jian.
Although Yang Jian had been in the valley for many years and did not have a strong personality, Gu An liked his honesty.
This young man had his thoughts, but he was down-to-earth in his actions.
He obviously wanted to rely on Gu An, but instead of seeking opportunities to face Gu An directly, he had diligently served the Blood Prison Great Sage and White Spirit Mouse for many years, which Gu An found amusing.
In Gu An's eyes, Yang Jian was like an uncut jade that needed polishing, and he was eager to see what Yang Jian would become under his careful guidance.
Gu An did not expect any repayment from Yang Jian in the future, and teaching Yang Jian was just a way to add some spice to his leisurely life.
He just wanted to teach a disciple, nothing more.
...
In the evening, at the Third Medicine Valley.
Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage down from the teleportation platform, with Yang Jian by his side.
"Master, where have you two been? Why haven't we seen you for four days?" An Xin asked curiously as she passed by.
Her gaze shifted to Yang Jian, and her eyes widened as she studied him carefully.
"We went out for a walk," Gu An replied casually, then turned and walked toward the pavilion alone.
An Xin immediately came to Yang Jian and observed him closely, asking, "Are you really Yang Jian? How have you changed so much?"
Yang Jian had already mastered the technique of the Wanwu Shape Qi Formula, allowing him to suppress his qi, but he was not yet able to precisely disguise his cultivation level.
He replied awkwardly, "Master gave me a pill to refine my muscles and bones, so my skin became a little fairer."
"I see," An Xin said with a smile. "It looks like your master has accepted you as a personal disciple." She didn't feel jealous, as her own master was much more powerful than Gu An.
Although all the disciples in the Medicine Valley called Gu An "Master," it was only a title of respect and did not indicate a true master-disciple relationship.
Yang Jian scratched his head and smiled, still shy but with a newfound confidence in his demeanor.
The two chatted for a while, and more and more disciples noticed Yang Jian's transformation, gathering around to ask questions.
In just a few days, Yang Jian seemed to have transformed from a rustic young man into a fair and handsome young master, which was quite a shock to those who knew him.
(End of Chapter)It wasn't long before the news of Yang Jian becoming Gu An's disciple spread, and Gu An became even more mysterious in the eyes of his other disciples.
In the following days, Yang Jian continued to do chores like the other miscellaneous disciples, but he spent all his free time cultivating. He even spent most of his days locked in his own room, and Gu An arranged for him to have a separate courtyard to prevent distractions.
Yang Jian truly felt the change in his status as Gu An's disciple, and he became even more grateful to Gu An.
Time flew by.
Another year passed, and the New Year's celebration arrived. The Celestial Realm was abuzz with the upcoming Heavenly Rankings Conference, and the Tai Xuan Sect had finalized the date for the conference - ten years from now, on the next Spring Festival.
When Ye Lan and Zhen Qin visited Gu An at the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An introduced Yang Jian to them, making it clear that he was his disciple.
Ye Lan even gifted Yang Jian a magical artifact.
Zhen Qin was delighted and referred to herself as Yang Jian's senior sister, telling him to come find her at the Inner Sect if he needed anything.
Unbeknownst to them, Gu An had introduced Yang Jian to them as a way of giving them a powerful ally.
Since his physique had awakened, Yang Jian had made rapid progress in his cultivation, advancing from the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment realm to the sixth layer in just half a year. This was an incredibly fast pace, and it was likely that he would reach the Core Formation realm before the Heavenly Rankings Conference began.
Apart from his rapid progress, Yang Jian had also made swift breakthroughs in his understanding of the Universal Shape and Energy Technique. He seemed to be naturally gifted in body refinement.
Lu Bai Tian also came to the Third Medicine Valley to speak with Gu An, and Gu An introduced Yang Jian to him as well.
Inside the house, Lu Bai Tian sized up Yang Jian, who was full of vitality, and his expression grew increasingly surprised.
This young man's aura was no ordinary thing!
Even though Yang Jian had hidden his cultivation level, his aura made it clear that he was no ordinary person.
Yang Jian was shocked to learn that Lu Bai Tian was the Sect Master of the Tai Xuan Sect, but he was more composed than before, thanks to his increased confidence in his own abilities.
Moreover, he knew that his master was a powerful immortal, far stronger than anyone in the Tai Xuan Sect.
Only he and the Blood Prison Great Sage knew this secret, which made him feel even prouder.
"This disciple of yours is no ordinary person," Lu Bai Tian said. "It's a shame that he's following you. Why don't you let him come with me, and I'll cultivate him in the Inner Sect?"
Before Gu An could respond, Yang Jian hastily replied, "Thank you, Sect Master, but I only wish to serve my master. I will never acknowledge another master!"
Lu Bai Tian's expression turned strange.
Gu An chuckled and said, "You little brat, I'm talking to the Sect Master. You shouldn't interrupt."
Lu Bai Tian looked at Gu An, sensing that something was different about him, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Ambition!
That was it!
He had felt it since he entered the house - Gu An and Yang Jian shared the same aura, the kind that only the most exceptional individuals possessed.
Could it be that Gu An had encountered a great opportunity?
Lu Bai Tian thought to himself, and then smiled and said, "Never mind, since he's your disciple, I won't force the issue. Let's talk about the Heavenly Rankings Conference instead."
Gu An nodded, and the two began discussing the conference.
Yang Jian only then realized that the Heavenly Rankings Conference, which had been making waves in the Celestial Realm, was actually Gu An's idea.
Although he was surprised, he wasn't shocked.
What was the Heavenly Rankings Conference compared to his master's power? Gu An was a powerful immortal, the strongest in the land, and even the mysterious Fu Dao Sword Sovereign might not be his match!
The Fu Dao Sword Sovereign's battle record was well-known, but the level of his opponents was unclear, and Yang Jian didn't know the details.
An hour later, the three of them went downstairs together. Lu Bai Tian didn't leave but instead stayed at the Third Medicine Valley to celebrate the New Year with Gu An, chatting and laughing together.
Yang Jian also received praise from many of the other disciples, and his wine cup was never empty. For him, this was the most enjoyable New Year's celebration ever.
...
Later that night, Gu An came to the Nian Chu Cave, bringing fine wine and delicacies. He sat down with Tian Yao, Tian Qing, and Tian Bai at a stone table.
"Slow down
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