Chapter 323: The Guidance of the Dao
Chapter 323: The Guidance of the Dao
"This is a Dao Pattern, the initial manifestation of the Dao. Some are born with the Dao, while others cultivate it post-natally. It's not unheard of for someone to suddenly attain it like you. Either way, possessing a Dao Pattern means you'll transcend mortality and become an immortal sooner or later. Congratulations in advance."
Zhang Xianwang spoke with a hearty laugh, his eyes filled with admiration.
Gu An immediately cupped his fists and said, "I am Gu An. May I ask for your name, friend?"
He could sense Zhang Xianwang analyzing his cause and effect, but he didn't mind. His external cause and effect had already been altered, so unless someone was of a higher cultivation realm, they would only see a mundane life as an ordinary disciple when looking at his true self.
"My name is Zhang Xianwang. I've come from a faraway place, and our meeting is a stroke of fate. Why don't you show me around? I'd like to learn more about the Heavenly Rank Tournament and Taixuan Sect."
Gu An naturally wouldn't refuse Zhang Xianwang's suggestion; he had come to meet him after all.
The two of them left the Odd Treasure Pavilion, and when they saw Gu An's mount, Zhang Xianwang didn't think much of it. He couldn't see through the Returning Origin Divine Dao.
Along the way, Gu An introduced Zhang Xianwang to the Taixuan Sect, and when he mentioned the Dao Support Sword, Zhang Xianwang immediately asked for more details.
As they talked about the Dao Support Sword, Gu An's face lit up with enthusiasm, and he praised the Sword to the skies.
Blood Prison Great Sage maintained his composure, but he was amazed inside.
This demeanor of his master was worth emulating.
If he were Zhang Xianwang, he wouldn't have associated Gu An with the Dao Support Sword either.
Not only did Zhang Xianwang find Blood Prison Great Sage unremarkable, but the Great Sage also looked down on Zhang Xianwang. Both of them were powerful cultivators hiding their true strength, and it was natural for them to have a bit of arrogance.
Unconsciously, the two of them reached the vicinity of the Heaven-Repairing Terrace.
Gu An smiled and asked, "There's a Heaven-Shattering Axe on the terrace. Do you want to challenge it?"
Zhang Xianwang looked into the distance and shook his head slightly. "I definitely won't be able to move it. No need."
He turned to look at Gu An and said, "I'll be staying at the Taixuan Sect for a long time. Next time we meet, I'll treat you to a drink. If someone tries to lure you away from the Taixuan Sect, it's best to refuse. Possessing a Dao Pattern is a blessing from birth, but it can also attract post-natal calamities. At least within the Taixuan Sect, you have the protection of the Dao Support Sword. Others won't dare to cause trouble."
After saying this, he turned and left.
Gu An looked at his departing figure and thought to himself, 'This person is actually quite nice.'
He had originally thought that the people of the Celestial Spirit Dynasty were all arrogant and aloof, as they rarely interacted with the outside world. But after meeting Zhang Xianwang, Gu An's impression of the Celestial Spirit Dynasty changed.
Gu An looked from afar at the Heaven-Shattering Axe, where Left One Sword stood by the axe, guarding it day after day for ten years.
Whenever the Heaven-Shattering Axe was mentioned, it was hard to avoid talking about Left One Sword.
Gu An's divine sense stirred, and his divine mind, mixed with powerful sword intent, forcefully entered Left One Sword's eyes, causing him to become dazed.
Instantly, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage and headed in another direction; he didn't go up to the terrace.
Zhang Xianwang, who hadn't gone far, stopped in his tracks and turned to look. His eyes widened, filled with astonishment.
At the same time, a soaring sword intent erupted from Left One Sword, startling the surrounding cultivators, who quickly retreated. One by one, figures appeared out of thin air around the Heaven-Shattering Axe, isolating Left One Sword.
Left One Sword's eyes lost their luster, and his entire body became dazed as the sword intent blew upwards, fluttering his robe and long hair.
Sensing the sword intent belonging to the Dao Support Sword, the Taixuan Sect's powerful cultivators all breathed a sigh of relief.
"What's happening to him?"
"It's the sword intent of the Dao Support Sword. Feel it carefully; Left One Sword's sword energy is strengthening."
"Is the Dao Support Sword guiding him?"
"If it was him, I can understand. After all, he's been guarding this place for many years."
"So he wasn't lying. Did the Dao Support Sword Lord really pat his shoulder back then?"
The cultivators discussed animatedly, while Left One Sword was immersed in sword intent, unable to extricate himself.
Far below the Heaven-Repairing Terrace, Zhang Xianwang felt the sword intent on Left One Sword's body, and his heart and mind were shaken.
He was a Freedom Primordial Immortal, yet he hadn't sensed the Dao Support Sword Lord's action. He couldn't even comprehend how the Sword Lord's sword intent could bring Left One Sword into a state of enlightenment.
At this moment, he realized his own insignificance.
The Freedom Primordial Immortal was merely at the stage of freedom and had not yet reached the level of comprehending the Great Dao!
In his peripheral vision, he saw Gu An's departing figure, but Gu An didn't attract his attention.
He couldn't have imagined that Gu An, who had turned his back on him, was the Dao Support Sword Lord who had brought him such awe.
Gu An didn't turn back, concealing his abilities and fame.
Blood Prison Great Sage heard the commotion from afar but didn't turn around either, as he knew the legendary Dao Support Sword Lord was on his back.
When immortals took action, mortals always made a fuss over it, which was uninteresting!
After meeting with Zhang Xianwang, Gu An continued wandering around the city, buying many things before returning to the valley.
Back in the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An found Anxin and handed over the items he had purchased.
The Third Medicine Valley also stored many medicinal herbs, pills, secret manuals, and magical tools, allowing menial disciples to purchase them directly, and the prices were even lower than in the city. This was a benefit Gu An provided to the disciples, and after comparing prices, they were even more grateful to him. Even after menial disciples reached the Foundation Establishment stage and graduated, they would still address Gu An as 'Master' when they saw him in the future.
After finishing his errands, Gu An prepared to go upstairs to read.
Just then, Shen Zhen flew over.
Gu An had no choice but to stop and wait for her.
Over the years, Shen Zhen hadn't neglected her duties and had imparted her insights to the Taixuan Sect, helping them create many jade slips for imparting cultivation techniques and spells. This allowed the sect's disciples to see the cultivation scenarios instead of merely understanding the words, which was enough to earn the sect's genuine respect for her.
"Quickly, upstairs! There's something good!"
Shen Zhen said excitedly and rushed upstairs, leaving Gu An to follow.
After entering the room and closing the door, Gu An felt the aura downstairs weaken, indicating that Ji Xiaoyu was trying to eavesdrop again.
Shen Zhen came to the table and took out a scroll, quickly unfurling it.
Gu An walked over and looked at the scroll, seeing an ancient painting. On the ground were numerous people without clothes, kneeling, and waving at the sky. In the sky were people riding clouds, each dressed in luxurious attire, like celestial beings.
"I obtained an ancient book fragment and studied it daily, then imagined its complete scene. Perhaps, guided by the Dao, I was led to this." Shen Zhen said proudly.
It was imagined?
With Gu An's discerning eye, he noticed that the environment in the painting seemed to reveal the mysteries of the rules of heaven and earth.
Could it be that the Dao was truly guiding Shen Zhen?
This didn't make sense! Why Shen Zhen?
Gu An suddenly doubted that Shen Zhen could truly achieve enlightenment through painting, calligraphy, chess, and music.
His previous action had shocked Zhang Xianwang, and now it was Shen Zhen's turn to awe him.
Without entering the immortal realm, she could comprehend the rules of heaven and earth?
This was too absurd!
Could she be a reincarnated immortal?
That didn't seem right either. If it were a powerful being's reincarnation, Gu An would have noticed some clues, just like Ji Xiaoyu and Yang Jian.
No matter how he looked at Shen Zhen, she didn't have a significant background.
The third update!
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