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Chapter 356: The Power of Destiny
Chapter 356: The Power of Destiny
Seeing Gu An's silence, Zhang Xianwang continued to speak of the might of the Immortal Dynasty, its history even older than the Holy Court, spanning countless epochs.
"The first Immortal King of the Human World was the founder of the Immortal Dynasty. He once challenged the Heavens, and although he failed, leading to the flooding of the human world by the oceans, his power is beyond doubt. Even today, the Holy Court has yet to produce such a powerful existence."
Zhang Xianwang's face lit up with admiration, leaving Gu An puzzled.
The Immortal King was the founder of the Immortal Dynasty.
If that was the case, why weren't they searching for the Immortal King's Crown? Was it because the crown devoured life force?
Gu An's mind raced, suddenly suspecting that the crown might hold a secret.
Upon further thought, the crown had become so weak that it couldn't completely annihilate even a Great Vehicle realm soul. Surely, many changes had occurred over the long years.
Time passed.
When Zhang Xianwang paused, Gu An took a deep breath and asked, "Did you come to the Taixuan Sect specifically for me? I doubt it."
To win over the Dao Support Sword?
But the Dao Support Sword had already refused.
Zhang Xianwang smiled and looked out the window, saying, "Of course not, but I can't tell you why I'm here just yet."
Gu An seemed to think of something and sent out his divine sense, quickly covering the Broken Sea Region.
He discovered that there were Immortal Dynasty immortals on other continents and oceans, and they concealed the dynasty's destiny very well, but they couldn't escape the eyes of a Divine Mind True Immortal.
He raised his divine sense again, covering an even larger area, and from a macro perspective, he saw that the Immortal Dynasty immortals were scattered throughout the world, spying on the dynasty's destiny, which was as numerous as the stars in the universe.
What was the Immortal Dynasty up to? Gu An wondered as he replied, "Thank you for your kind intentions, but I cannot abandon the Taixuan Sect. My apologies."
Zhang Xianwang turned his gaze to Gu An and smiled, "There's no rush. You still have time to consider, and I'll be staying at the Taixuan Sect for a few years."
Gu An nodded, and then Zhang Xianwang changed the subject, and the two began to drink together.
The wind outside the window suddenly picked up, blowing the grass and vines on the windowsill.
...
Zhang Xianwang's arrival did not cause a stir in the Taixuan Sect, which remained peaceful. Of course, this peace was only in the overall sense; every disciple was experiencing their own trials and battles.
Seven days later.
Gu An, accompanied by An Xin, returned to the Human World Peak. The two of them wandered around, picking medicinal herbs along the way.
On their journey, Gu An met Xu Xi, who bowed to Gu An and then linked arms with An Xin. The two girls whispered to each other.
Since Xu Xi had helped Gu An receive Lu Ling Jun, he would occasionally guide her in her cultivation. Over time, Xu Xi and An Xin became familiar with each other.
After they chatted for a while, Gu An suddenly said, "Xu Xi, take An Xin to find Lu Ling Jun. She's come again, and you can just do as you did before."
Lu Ling Jun?
An Xin's eyes widened behind her mask, and then she heard Gu An's voice transmission, causing her expression to change.
She seemed to realize something, and her eyes lit up with excitement.
The two women then flew towards the Debate Dao Peak.
Gu An wandered alone, stopping here and there, occasionally chatting with disciples from the Firm Sky Peak.
He noticed that there were Immortal Dynasty immortals on the Human World Peak as well, hidden within the Debate Dao Peak, not revealing a trace of the dynasty's destiny. No one on the entire Human World Peak was aware of their presence.
Gu An had no intention of interfering. The Immortal Dynasty was making its moves, undoubtedly targeting the Holy Court. He couldn't afford to be the one to provoke them.
While the Immortal Dynasty invited various sects from across the realm, they also dispatched their immortals to these sects. What were they plotting? Gu An thought that even if the Immortal Dynasty wanted to destroy the world, it would be difficult. In his opinion, the Immortal Dynasty was no match for the Holy Court.
Time passed quickly.
By evening, An Xin finally returned, and Gu An brought her back to the Taixuan Sect.
As the two walked through the forest, An Xin removed her mask, her excitement evident. "Master, I suddenly understand the feeling of hiding my identity. Lu Xian Jun didn't recognize me and even treated me as a senior."
In the past, when facing Lu Ling Jun, she had been very respectful. She never imagined that one day, their positions would be reversed.
She suddenly understood why her master had concealed his cultivation and cared for those he knew under a different identity. The feeling was wonderful.
"Master, if Lu Xian Jun knew your true identity, she would definitely regret it. After wandering outside for so many years, she is actually further away from you. In the Third Medicine Valley, she could even joke with you, but in the Human World Peak, even her master doesn't have the qualifications to meet you."
At this point, An Xin couldn't help but sigh, her heart filled with gratitude.
After meeting Lu Ling Jun today, she once again realized how fortunate she was.
Compared to Lu Ling Jun, she hadn't contributed much, yet she had already attained a status that Lu Ling Jun dared not even imagine.
"Don't overthink it. I just want you to cultivate peacefully and avoid getting entangled in too many troubles. The same goes for you; no matter what achievements you attain, always maintain a humble heart," Gu An replied casually.
An Xin nodded, "I understand, Master. You care so much about Lu Xian Jun; her future achievements will surely be remarkable. I'm just marveling at how different choices lead to different paths."
"By the way, Master, how powerful is the Sea of Suffering Buddhist Sect? Compared to the Human World Peak, which is stronger? Those high-ranking monks seem so formidable, with an aura even more powerful than Shen Xin Zi. I wonder what they're doing at the Human World Peak..."
She began to ask question after question, but in truth, she wasn't seeking answers; she just wanted to express her thoughts.
Gu An listened to her speak, but did not respond.
He, too, had his own thoughts, marveling at how different the world appeared when one's cultivation realm differed.
Lu Ling Jun pursued her path of cultivating immortality, while An Xin lived carefree under his protection, each living their own lives. Yet, how could they know that a great calamity was about to befall the world?
If the Immortal Dynasty and the Holy Court were to go to war, it would undoubtedly affect the entire world!
In the face of these two colossal powers, the lives of ordinary people seemed so fragile.
"Keep cultivating diligently. No matter what, Lu Ling Jun is still the goal you're chasing," Gu An said, gazing into the distance.
"Yes, I'll definitely work hard and not let down the favor that my current master has shown me!" An Xin replied, her eyes filled with determination and her heart full of anticipation.
...
Under the blue sky, majestic mountains stood tall, with gentle breezes blowing and birds soaring freely.
An Hao, dressed in a long blue and white robe, stood on the mountainside, looking up at a figure on the peak. The figure was tall and majestic, radiating a red glow, and upon closer inspection, flames seemed to surge within the red light.
This man, enveloped in flames, had a dignified bearing and a detached expression. His attire was exquisite, giving off an aura that was far from ordinary.
He looked down at An Hao and said, "You were born with great destiny and an aura of imperial might. Join the Immortal Dynasty; you have a connection with them."
An Hao narrowed his eyes and replied, "The Immortal Dynasty? Claiming to be immortal, how arrogant."
He turned his neck, and flames ignited on his body.
The Fiery Primordial Body!
His aura surged skyward, causing the mountain beneath him to shatter. Dust rose like smoke, and rocks scattered in all directions.
Witnessing this, the man on the peak smiled, his eyes filled with appreciation.
"It seems you haven't fully discovered your true physique," the man in red light said.
"What do you mean?" An Hao asked, noticing the lack of hostility. He didn't rush to attack either.
"The fact that you can cultivate the Fiery Primordial Body indicates that your innate physique is incredibly powerful. You possess a physique that surpasses even the Ancient Treasure Body. It's a pity that no one has helped you unlock this potential. Join the Immortal Dynasty, and with such destiny, you are the favorite of heaven and earth. Only the Immortal Dynasty can help you grow to your full potential."
The man in red paused, then continued, "In the Immortal Dynasty, our disciples are born in the Nirvana Realm, and our His Majesty has reached the Eighth Heaven of the Immortal Dao. Don't you want to know why your talent is so exceptional? Perhaps you were born an Immortal Spirit! Why not join us in pursuing true immortality?"
An Hao's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.
Born in the Nirvana Realm?
The Eighth Heaven of the Immortal Dao?
An Hao had wandered the seas for many years, yet this was the first time he had encountered such a formidable power.
He became interested in the Immortal Dynasty but didn't readily believe the man's words.
"If the Immortal Dynasty is truly that powerful, then I might consider joining. But before that, you must defeat me first."
An Hao leaped into the air, soaring high above the ground. The flames on his body intensified, resembling a radiant sun hanging in the sky, illuminating the land below.
The man in red light looked up, a smile on his face. "So, are you ready to face the Marvelous Technique Spirit Immortal?"
Marvelous Technique Spirit Immortal?
An Hao frowned instinctively, and then his expression changed dramatically.
...
At the year's end, Gu An was discussing paintings with Shen Zhen inside the house. As they talked, Gu An's interest waned, so he half-heartedly responded to Shen Zhen while using his divine sense to scan the world.
He wanted to see what his old acquaintances were up to.
Li Ya was still cultivating and comprehending a divine ability on the Three Pure Mountains.
Jiang Qiong was negotiating with the higher-ups of other sects, and the atmosphere was tense.
Wu Jue was training in the Demon Beast Land, accompanied by a woman. Gu An happened to see them getting intimate, which startled him, causing him to quickly retract his divine sense.
"In broad daylight, using the grass as a bed, who would've thought?" Gu An marveled in his heart, then turned his attention to others.
Ye Lan and Zhen Qin were investigating a mysterious case in a branch sect, looking flustered.
Wait!
Where was An Hao? Gu An immediately traced An Hao's aura and found that the boy had already left the Duanhai Region, flying towards the Horizon's Edge.
Beside An Hao was a Marvelous Technique Spirit Immortal.
Hmm?
An Immortal Spirit of the Immortal Dynasty?
Gu An started eavesdropping on their conversation and soon learned that An Hao intended to join the Immortal Dynasty.
Suddenly, he felt the power of fate.
Yang Jian was going to the Holy Court, and An Hao to the Immortal Dynasty. Hadn't they agreed to spar at the Heavenly Rank Tournament in the future? Could it be that they would meet on the battlefield instead?
Gu An merely thought about it and didn't stop An Hao.
Although he believed the Immortal Dynasty's chances were slim, their long-standing existence must have been built upon a solid foundation.
An Hao wasn't being forced, and if he didn't want to go, he would surely call out for his master in his heart.
After observing for a while, Gu An retracted his divine sense.
"Recently, when I was painting, I envisioned a scene that I wanted to capture, but I'm afraid it might provoke heavenly wrath. Should I paint it or not?" Shen Zhen suddenly asked.
Gu An shook his head. "Don't paint it. Just tell me."
Shen Zhen took a deep breath and said mysteriously, "I imagined a scene of two figures standing against each other, one like the radiant sun, and the other ruling over the world. They stood in the Ninth Heaven, their powers clashing."
(End of Chapter)
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