If I Become An Immortal, The Celestial Officials Invite Me To Tend Their Horses Chapter 35: Fei Ye Jianxian, The Transformation of the Divine Realm - Novel Cool

Chapter 35: Fei Ye Jianxian, The Transformation of the Divine Realm

Chapter 35: Fei Ye Jianxian, The Transformation of the Divine Realm

After obtaining the Foundation Building Pill, Ye Lan successfully built her foundation in just one month. That night, Gu An secretly guarded her as she weathered the tribulation, and all went well.

The day after successfully building her foundation, Ye Lan bid farewell and left in a hurry.

Her sudden achievement of foundation building became a great tale within Xuan Gu, and the disciples had many speculations. Some attributed it to Gu An's Foundation Building Pill, while others believed Ye Lan had a fortuitous encounter or received heavenly aid during her cultivation in the mountains.

Regardless, Ye Lan had departed.

Under the scorching summer sun, Gu An stood on the balcony of the pavilion, watching his busy disciples. Suddenly, he felt a sense of change and the passing of time.

Cheng Xuandan, Zhang Chunqiu, Li Ya, Meng Lang, Lu Jiujia, and Ye Lan had all left.

Now, the remaining people were his juniors.

Among them, the most senior was Xiao Chuan.

Xiao Chuan had given up on the idea of joining the outer sect, but he remained undiscouraged and continued to live a positive life. Besides cultivation, he had found other meanings in life.

Gu An looked towards a corner of Yao Gu, where a bamboo fence enclosed a group of ducks. Xiao Chuan was leaning against the fence, communicating with the ducks.

These ducks were no ordinary farm ducks; they possessed a trace of bloodline from third-rank demonic beasts. Each duck was priced at one hundred low-grade spirit stones, and Xiao Chuan had emptied his pockets to buy only two. The remaining ten were purchased by Gu An, increasing Xiao Chuan's gratitude towards him.

Although they were said to have the bloodline of third-rank demonic beasts, it would be a miracle if these ducks could grow to the first-rank.

"The flesh and blood of low-rank demonic beasts are also beneficial to cultivators. Should I start a livestock business? I can earn longevity and spirit stones at the same time..."

Gu An's heart stirred with excitement at the thought.

Herding sheep and cattle in the mountains was definitely an option! However, to do so, he would need to constantly expand his workforce, and he feared that the matter would become too big, causing Tai Xuan Gate to have opinions about it.

He had considered running away to a deep mountain to do this alone, but he quickly rejected the idea. Aside from the difficulty of moving the vine tree, he did not want to miss out on the resource channels that Tai Xuan Gate provided.

As long as he had enough spirit stones within Tai Xuan Gate, he could buy anything he wanted. The same might not be true if he left.

There would always be some rare items that were hard to come by!

At worst, he could glorify Tai Xuan Gate in his books later.

Gu An secretly thought that as long as he contributed enough medicinal herbs and demonic beast meat, Tai Xuan Gate would not make things difficult for him. They might even lend him a helping hand!

Yes, that's the plan!

From now on, Xiao Chuan would be the beast trainer, and Wu Xin would be the chief disciple in charge of planting. They would be his left and right protectors in Xuan Gu.

The more Gu An thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, and he began to devise a plan.

Previously, Bai Ling Shu had found a jade ring that contained a substantial sum of money. Gu An had calculated that it was equivalent to two million low-grade spirit stones or two hundred high-grade spirit stones, enough for him to make a big move.

When he made up his mind, he acted immediately.

Gu An called out to Xiao Chuan, who immediately ran over and leaped onto the balcony.

"Senior Brother, is there something you need?" Xiao Chuan asked.

Gu An shared his idea, and Xiao Chuan's eyes lit up, listening with growing excitement.

The two of them quickly reached an agreement. In the end, Gu An asked Xiao Chuan to go to the outer sect and make a list. Xiao Chuan readily agreed and set off that very day.

Xiao Chuan also possessed the technique of sword flight, but his spiritual power was insufficient, so the round trip would take him two days, with a necessary rest in between.

Three days later, Xiao Chuan returned and handed Gu An the list he had prepared beforehand. He couldn't contain his excitement as he shared that he had met Lu Jiujia in the outer sect, and Lu Jiujia had personally taken him to observe the demonic beasts, saving them a lot of trouble.

After discussing with Xiao Chuan, Gu An decided to start by buying fifty young beasts to test the waters. The Beast Hall of the outer sect would only agree to deliver the beasts to Xuan Gu if they bought this number.

After a day of rest, Xiao Chuan set off with the spirit stones provided by Gu An. He was accompanied by Tang Yu and Su Han, both of whom had already reached the fifth layer of the Qi Refining realm. Their presence added to the group's strength and numbers.

If it weren't for an upcoming herb harvest, Gu An would have gone himself to avoid being cheated.

Fortunately, such an incident did not occur, as Tai Xuan Gate was, after all, a reputable sect.

Five days later, Xiao Chuan and his companions returned on their swords, with three white eagles, each having a wingspan of five zhang and two horns, following them. On the backs of the eagles stood the figures of cultivators, and in the eagles' claws hung large cages containing lambs. These lambs had not yet grown horns, and the journey by flight was not bumpy, thanks to the talismans affixed to the cages.

After everyone landed, Gu An stepped forward to express his thanks. The three disciples from the Pill Hall were not overly enthusiastic, but they did not make things awkward. After a few polite exchanges, they mounted their eagles and departed.

"Xiao Chuan, these sheep cost me a thousand low-grade spirit stones. You must take good care of them," Gu An said, patting Xiao Chuan's shoulder meaningfully.

It wasn't just about the spirit stones; it was also about his life!

These lambs, when fully grown, would have the strength of first-rank demonic beasts, equivalent to the third layer of Qi Refining. However, they would not develop human-like spiritual intelligence.

Xiao Chuan nodded solemnly and scratched his head. "Senior Brother, can I recruit two more disciples to help me?"

"Let others help you for now," Gu An replied. "In half a year, we can recruit more disciples. My storage bag is a bit tight at the moment."

Xiao Chuan's eyebrows curved in a smile, and he quickly expressed his thanks.

In truth, Gu An had plenty of spirit stones, but he was concerned about attracting too much attention, so he chose to exercise restraint for the next six months.

After dealing with Xiao Chuan, Gu An returned to the pavilion.

All the people in the valley gathered around to watch the first-rank sheep demons, finding them novel compared to the flowers and plants they usually tended to.

Back in the pavilion, Gu An prepared to write the next volume of "The Investiture of the Gods." Liu Chang from the Library had urged him several times, so he figured it was time to get to work.

Listening to the laughter and chatter of his disciples outside the window, Gu An's lips curled up involuntarily.

...

In a courtyard, the white-haired Zuo Yijian sat meditating under a tree, his right hand pinching a leaf, his brow furrowed.

Compared to his appearance a few years ago when he successfully weathered the tribulation, he looked much older, having lost his vigor and no longer resembling a Grand Master at the Yuan Ying realm.

Zuo Lin entered the courtyard and turned to look at his father sitting under the tree. He immediately walked up to Zuo Yijian and snatched the leaf from his hand.

"Father, how long will you remain in this state of decay?" Zuo Lin asked angrily, tossing the leaf to the ground and stepping on it.

Zuo Yijian raised his eyes to look at him, his eyes calm and serene. "I am not in a state of decay."

"You've been staring at that leaf all day. How long has it been? How long has it been since you last breathed, and how long has it been since you last tempered your sword intent?" Zuo Lin asked, his tone filled with frustration. The humiliation he had endured over the years fueled his anger, and he was struggling to contain it.

Zuo Yijian lowered his head to pick up the leaf from the ground. "Then, what about when you were hugging your sword and deep in thought, not breathing either? You with your sword, are you more diligent than me with my leaf?"

"I..."

Zuo Lin was left speechless, his face turning red. He gritted his teeth and said, "The sword is a sword, and the leaf is a leaf. I have not attained the way of the sword, so I was sitting idly just now. But you are different, Father. Are you going to pursue the way of the leaf?"

"But Fei Ye Jianxian defeated me with just a single leaf. Don't you think the leaf in his hand counts as a sword?"

"That's not the same..."

"True sword mastery is never limited to a single sword."

Zuo Yijian spoke softly, his gaze fixed on the leaf in his hand, his eyes becoming distant.

Zuo Lin muttered a curse under his breath and reached into his storage bag with his right hand, taking out a book. "Father, take a look at this book, 'The Investiture of the Gods.' It has been circulating in the cultivation world for the past two years, and many sects are reading it. Some say that it records the great battles of cultivation in ancient times."

Zuo Yijian remained unmoved.

Zuo Lin placed 'The Investiture of the Gods' at his father's feet and then turned and left.

As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, he took out another copy of 'The Investiture of the Gods' from his storage bag.

Zuo Yijian began to space out.

After an unknown amount of time, he finally blinked and glanced down at 'The Investiture of the Gods' on the ground.

...

In the autumn, a yellow-brown hue covered Xuan Gu.

In the pavilion, Gu An and Li Ya sat across from each other, drinking tea. Li Ya was talking incessantly, holding a book in his hand.

It was 'The Investiture of the Gods.'

"In the past two years, Tai Xuan Gate has really made a name for itself. One reason is Fei Ye Jianxian defeating the Yuan Ying realm's 'Sword Maniac of Canghu Lake' with just a leaf, astonishing the cultivation world. The other is because of this book, 'The Investiture of the Gods.' The cultivation stories recorded in it are so grand, and the inconceivable magic arts have everyone in the various sects discussing it. Some even say that it might be a true record of an ancient era..."

Listening to Li Ya rave about 'The Investiture of the Gods,' Gu An frowned.

Is it that popular?

But he didn't earn much from it.

Was the Library skimming profits, or were the other sects reading pirated copies?

On second thought, that made sense. How could the cultivation world care about copyright?

Li Ya spoke for a long time before finally adding, "I wonder who this Pan An really is. He must be a great talent. I really want to get to know him. I've heard that even inner disciples and formally accepted disciples are reading this book."

Gu An asked curiously, "Is it that amazing? Then I should take a look and see if it can compare to 'The Green Hero's Journey.'"

"How can that book, which is unworthy of mention, be compared to 'The Investiture of the Gods'?" Li Ya scoffed.

Gu An just smiled.

Li Ya put down his book and picked up his teacup, draining it in one go. Then he said, "I'm leaving now. I'm going out to gain experience. I probably won't be back for ten years."

For him, ten years was not a long time, but for his junior martial brother Gu An, it was different, so he specifically came to inform him of this matter.

Gu An was not surprised. Cultivators rarely stayed in their sects forever. They had to go out to gain experience, seek opportunities, and cultivate their hearts and minds.

"Do you have a destination in mind?" Gu An asked casually.

Li Ya smiled and said, "Actually, I do. In the southernmost Ji Province, a Grand Master at the Transformation God realm has appeared. He is about to face his lifespan's limit and wants to choose a suitable successor before he dies. This person is a sword cultivator, and I plan to give it a try."

"Transformation God realm? What kind of realm is that? Is it a few levels higher than the Yuan Ying realm?" Gu An asked, feigning curiosity.

Li Ya smiled. "The Transformation God realm is just above the Yuan Ying realm. If it were several levels higher than the Yuan Ying realm, he wouldn't appear in Tai Cang. This vast land doesn't only have the Tai Cang Empire, and it's said that on the other side of the sea, there is an even more expansive world. However, without the Yuan Ying realm, it's difficult to travel there."

He stood up and proudly smiled. "Junior Martial Brother Gu, wait for me to come back. I will be the successor of a Grand Master at the Transformation God realm. At that time, when you call me Senior Martial Brother, I might be able to show you the magic of the Transformation God realm."

After speaking, he turned and leaped out of the window, stepping onto his flying sword and departing.

Gu An looked at the footprint on the windowsill and raised an eyebrow.

Transformation God realm?

I must reach that realm before Li Ya returns!

(End of Chapter)

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