Chapter 255: The Real Yang Jian, The Fake Sun Wukong
Chapter 255: The Real Yang Jian, The Fake Sun Wukong
Hearing Gu An’s words, Li Lingtian didn’t think much and readily agreed.
Li Xuandao, however, was not pleased. He scolded Li Lingtian harshly, which only made Li Lingtian angrier, and he began to defy his father.
What followed was a lesson in discipline. Li Xuandao picked up Li Lingtian and hung him over his thigh, starting to spank him severely while reprimanding him harshly.
This scene reminded Gu An of his own childhood from his previous life. The memories were hazy, as if they belonged to a distant past.
Gu An hadn’t expected Li Xuandao to have this side, and he wondered if Li Ya had ever been disciplined this way when he was young.
However, Gu An could tell that Li Lingtian’s mother was no ordinary woman, and Li Xuandao’s words about her were tinged with helplessness.
Gu An looked into Li Lingtian’s past, trying to understand more about him.
Soon, he gathered some information.
Li Lingtian’s mother came from the sea, surnamed Yang, and belonged to a powerful family. Li Xuandao had deposed the previous empress and made her the new empress, and he had decided to groom Li Lingtian as the crown prince.
After understanding Li Lingtian’s past, Gu An felt a mix of emotions.
A strong maternal background indeed allowed one to act with impunity.
However, Li Lingtian’s destiny was not simple. He was born overseas, and his birth was accompanied by thunder and lightning, which drew the attention and protection of powerful cultivators from his clan.
After his birth, Li Xuandao officially married Empress Yang, and the Yang family sent specialists to guard Li Lingtian as he grew.
Currently, two Grand Ascension Realm cultivators were watching over him from afar.
In the past, Grand Ascension Realm cultivators were extremely rare, but now they were increasingly entering the three kingdoms’ cultivation world.
Perhaps the Yang family saw the potential of this continent and decided to place their bets early, with Li Xuandao, who was about to unify the three kingdoms, being an excellent candidate.
Li Lingtian was indeed extraordinary. No matter how much Li Xuandao beat him, he didn’t cry and instead glared defiantly at his father.
This boy was a little demon, and Li Xuandao and Li Ya would likely have a tough time in the future.
"Uncle, that’s enough. We can teach him gradually. He didn’t do anything wrong, just spoke in a way that wasn’t appropriate, but I didn’t feel offended," Gu An said, offering Li Xuandao a way to save face.
Li Xuandao’s face showed a hint of shame. He looked at Gu An and said, "This boy has immense strength and a small heart. Don’t let him spar with your disciple, or he might really hold a grudge."
Li Lingtian ran from his father’s lap and hid behind Gu An, grabbing his arm and sticking out his tongue at Li Xuandao.
Gu An could feel Li Lingtian’s strength. The boy was only eight, yet he could easily crush stones.
"No problem, my disciple is also strong," Gu An said with a smile.
Li Xuandao could only shake his head and stop trying to persuade him.
He believed that only An Hao in the world could match his youngest son, and even Lu Xian couldn’t compare to Li Lingtian in terms of talent.
Then, Li Xuandao changed the topic and talked about Sword Master Fudao.
At the mention of this, Gu An became animated and eagerly joined the discussion.
Li Xuandao thought he was also a fan of Sword Master Fudao, which was understandable. Even the Emperor of Taicang was stirred by the tales of Sword Master Fudao, let alone ordinary cultivators with lower realms.
After talking for an hour, Li Xuandao left with Li Lingtian.
Before leaving, Li Lingtian waved at Gu An and said, "Brother Gu, don’t let Yang Jian forget this. I’ll find him for a sparring match when I come of age."
Gu An nodded with a smile, secretly looking forward to Li Lingtian’s comeuppance.
In terms of maximum lifespan, Yang Jian had the upper hand. In terms of age, Yang Jian was older. And in terms of a master, could Li Lingtian find a master as powerful as Xian Yuan of the Free and Easy School?
Out of respect for Li Xuandao, Gu An decided to help guide Li Lingtian, so he wouldn’t stray onto the wrong path.
After finishing his herb collection, Gu An rode Blood Prison Great Sage away.
A hundred miles from the Clifftop Valley, Blood Prison Great Sage said, "Master, that boy’s bloodline is not simple."
He could see that Li Lingtian had extraordinary bones and a unique destiny.
"Indeed, but do you think he can match Jian?" Gu An asked casually.
"Definitely not. There’s no one more extraordinary than that boy!"
Mentioning Yang Jian, Blood Prison Great Sage was filled with admiration.
He had witnessed Yang Jian’s transformation, which made him even more reverent towards Gu An.
It was Gu An who had discovered Yang Jian, otherwise, he would have lived an ordinary life like the other disciples in the valley.
"I’ve passed on the cultivation technique to you. You must practice diligently. A thousand years from now, this world might look very different. Even if Grand Ascension Realm cultivators remain powerful, their status will be lower than it is now."
"Master, rest assured. I will not let you down."
"It’s not about letting me down. You practice for yourself."
"Hehe, I plan to follow you for life."
"You stubborn ox, are you trying to stick with me?"
"Please, Master, I humbly request your guidance."
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The collapse of the Seven Star Spirit Realm caused even greater turmoil in the sea. When Gu An went to the Immortal Seeking Island, many people were discussing the event.
At the private gathering of True Man Tang Hai, the cultivators were marveling at the power of Sword Master Fudao.
After this battle, the name of Sword Master Fudao spread across the sea, becoming even more famous than on the continent.
The turmoil in the sea did not affect the continent, and the Star Sea Sects and surrounding major forces dared not interfere with the continent where Sword Master Fudao resided. Instead, many cultivators rushed to the continent, seeking opportunities.
Against this backdrop, the continent entered a period of peace.
Gu An's life became more stable. He focused on cultivating medicinal herbs, waiting for the day when the hidden realm would bear fruit.
During this time, he continuously expanded the hidden realm, planting more and more herbs. Now that he could move the hidden realm, he could plant with greater peace of mind.
Tian Qing and Tian Bai helped Tian Yao with many tasks, and the hidden realm and Nianchu Cave had remained safe and secure.
Time flew by, and ten years passed.
This year, Xiao Chuan released his innate cycle power, advancing his cultivation to the Foundation Establishment realm. His maximum lifespan reached 286 years, far less than Ye Lan's, which was due to his less rigorous approach to cultivation. Regardless, Xiao Chuan still had at least another hundred years to live.
After releasing his cultivation, Xiao Chuan bid farewell to Gu An, preparing to return to his hometown to experience the life of a mortal again. If possible, he hoped to have children.
Although Gu An did not accompany him, he used his divine sense to protect Xiao Chuan on his journey, fearing any mishap.
Half a month later, when Xiao Chuan safely returned home, Gu An temporarily set aside his concerns.
In midsummer, the Third Herb Valley welcomed visitors. Gu An personally greeted them, seeing a man and a woman approaching from the valley entrance.
【Yang Ni (Fifth Layer of Soul Transformation): 318/1200/1360】
【Li Lingtian (Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment): 18/350/8999】
Gu An's gaze fell on Yang Ni. Yang Ni was Li Ya's mother's younger sister. Years ago, when the Tanhua Sect caused chaos, she was involved and protected Gu An for a while before leaving.
Over the years, Gu An's divine sense would occasionally catch up with her. She wandered and cultivated in various places, occasionally encountering trouble, but overall, she managed well.
Yang Ni wore a red robe and a precious sword at her waist. Her face was as lovely as ever. Seeing Gu An from afar, she felt a bit dazed.
The boy she once protected had now become a Core Formation cultivator, and his appearance had changed significantly.
Li Lingtian, who followed Yang Ni, looked around, seemingly searching for someone.
Eighteen-year-old Li Lingtian wore a white robe with golden patterns and a golden dragon-embellished crown, appearing elegant and handsome. Honestly, Gu An thought he looked even more handsome than Li Ya.
Their arrival drew the attention of many disciples, but seeing Gu An personally welcome them, the disciples kept their distance.
"Yang Ni, it's been a long time," Gu An said with a smile as he approached the two.
Yang Ni sized up Gu An and said, "It's been years, you've changed a lot. You finally look like a true cultivator."
Gu An laughed. "I guess so."
He looked at Li Lingtian, feigning hesitation, and asked, "And you are?"
Li Lingtian was also sizing up Gu An and chuckled, "Brother Gu, it's me, Li Lingtian! I've come to fulfill our promise!"
Saying that, his gaze shifted to the distance, searching for Yang Jian.
Gu An shook his head with a smile, then invited Yang Ni and Li Lingtian to sit and chat. However, Li Lingtian insisted on sparring first.
Gu An had no choice but to call Yang Jian and lead them out of the valley to an uninhabited place for the spar.
Li Lingtian thought Gu An was afraid of losing face and did not refuse.
On the way, Li Lingtian kept staring at Yang Jian, his gaze intense, making Yang Jian quite uncomfortable.
Over the past ten years, Yang Jian's cultivation had reached the Eighth Layer of Core Formation, with his surface cultivation already at the Foundation Establishment realm.
Gu An walked ahead, chatting with Yang Ni, catching up on old times.
Yang Ni also had much to say upon seeing Gu An again.
She had not come to accompany Li Lingtian; rather, Li Lingtian had heard that Li Xuandao had arranged for her to come to the TaiXuan Gate and insisted on coming along.
"Empress Yang also has the surname Yang. I wonder..." Gu An suddenly asked.
Yang Ni glared at him. "Don't ask. Our family can't even dream of the Empress's family."
Clearly, despite sharing the same surname, they had no connection.
Li Ya's mother, Lady Yang, was once the woman Li Xuandao loved the most, for whom he even gifted the Celestial Host Sword.
Now, Li Lingtian's mother also had the surname Yang, which made Gu An speculate.
Could it be that Li Xuandao was drawn to Empress Yang not because of her background, but because she shared the same surname?
"By the way, this Li Lingtian doesn't know his own strength. Don't be upset if he hurts your disciple. Don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on him and intervene if things get too serious," Yang Ni reminded him.
Gu An laughed. "It's fine. They're both at the Foundation Establishment realm. In a sparring match, how can they avoid getting hurt?"
If Li Lingtian was about to be killed, he would intervene!
Behind them, Li Lingtian finally spoke to Yang Jian, "You're called Yang Jian? Why this name?"
Yang Jian replied, "Because I liked watching the Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West as a child."
"Coincidence. I also like watching them, but I prefer Sun Wukong. Today, it's Yang Jian versus Sun Wukong. I just wonder if you're the real Yang Jian," Li Lingtian said with a grin.
Yang Jian glanced at him. "I also like Sun Wukong. You'll soon find out if I'm the real Yang Jian."
Third update!
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