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Chapter 363: Ninth Layer of the Tranquil Immortal Realm at 419 Years Old
Chapter 363: Ninth Layer of the Tranquil Immortal Realm at 419 Years Old
Upon returning to the Third Medicine Valley, a smile blossomed on Gu An's face.
In just one night, he had transformed from the ninth layer of the Divine Mind True Immortal Realm to the ninth layer of the Tranquil Immortal Realm, experiencing a dramatic shift in strength.
If it weren't already morning, he would have wanted to continue breaking through.
The breakthrough in cultivation had consumed nearly fifty million years of his lifespan, leaving Gu An with over six hundred million years remaining.
He still felt hopeful about the possibility of a successful breakthrough.
After reaching the Tranquil Immortal Realm, his perception of the Heavenly Spirit Great World became even clearer. He could confirm that both the Immortal Dynasty and the Holy Court harbored Tranquil Immortals. Once they engaged in battle, it was likely to affect the entire world. If he could surpass the Tranquil Immortals, Gu An's heart would be more at ease.
Gu An stepped off the teleportation array platform and looked up. In the depths of the universe, he noticed a gray river, but since he wasn't in the universe, he couldn't reach it by flying upwards; he could only get there through the Great Dao Rules.
The River of Fate!
The place where Lu Han had fallen!
Gu An only gazed at it from a distance, with no intention of stepping into the River of Fate for now.
His gaze then shifted to Wu Jue, who had rarely come to visit him. Naturally, Gu An walked over to greet him.
Youyingying was holding a rabbit, and when she saw Gu An's figure, she instinctively looked over and froze. She couldn't help but rub her eyes with one hand.
Gu An's attire, makeup, and hairstyle were the same as before, but Youyingying felt that he had changed significantly.
This change was indescribable to her. As she looked at Gu An, she felt an inexplicable desire to get closer, but after staring for a while, she also felt a sense of submission.
This emotion was complex, making it difficult for her to express.
Not just her, but other disciples who saw Gu An also couldn't help but take a second glance.
Gu An approached Wu Jue and just then heard him citing examples of Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness.
Wu Jue seemed to sense something and turned around, only to see Gu An. The anger on his face instantly dissipated.
"You're finally back! Let's go, let's go have a drink!" Wu Jue directly grabbed Gu An's arm and walked to the side.
Gu An, of course, wouldn't refuse. He called out to An Xin to prepare wine and dishes.
The two of them sat down in Gu An's loft, facing each other.
"Gu An, I've reached the Body Merging Realm!" Wu Jue exclaimed excitedly, his face beaming with pride.
Gu An found it amusing. The Body Merging Realm? I only realized it when I approached you.
Although he had suppressed his aura, he only did so to the level of the Nascent Soul Realm and hadn't completely hidden it.
This indicated that Wu Jue was indeed easily influenced, and Gu An wondered if he might cause big trouble in the future.
"Really? You're too..." Gu An was shocked, his eyes wide.
Seeing Gu An's expression, Wu Jue became even more proud. With a spirited air, he asked, "Do you know what strength a 421-year-old in the Body Merging Realm possesses?"
Gu An opened his mouth but remained silent.
Gu An was all too aware of the strength of a 421-year-old in the Body Merging Realm. Wasn't he also in the Body Merging Realm?
He wanted to ask Wu Jue, "Do you know the strength of a 419-year-old in the ninth layer of the Tranquil Immortal Realm?"
Just then, An Xin came upstairs with wine and dishes. Hearing Wu Jue's words, she found it amusing. Pretending in front of my master?
She placed the wine and dishes on the table and left.
Wu Jue had deliberately spoken loudly earlier, and he secretly wondered why An Xin hadn't reacted. Gu An noticed this and scolded himself for not maintaining his role, becoming too relaxed!
"I never expected you to reach this point today. Although I always knew you were extraordinary, I still underestimated you..." Gu An sighed, immediately capturing Wu Jue's attention.
Wu Jue smiled and said, "If it weren't for your encouragement back then, how could I have made it this far? You've also attained Dao comprehension, and there's a chance you could reach the Body Merging Realm in the future."
Gu An shook his head. "That's impossible."
"Why not? You have to believe in yourself."
Yes, it was because of belief that it hadn't happened.
Gu An asked, "Now, you should be able to match An Hao and my senior brother Li, right?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Jue's eyes lit up, and he said, "I'm not sure, but I've always looked up to them as my goals. I'm not certain how strong they truly are. Once my cultivation surpasses theirs, I'll challenge them."
What a guy!
You also enjoy cross-realm battles?
Gu An was pleased with Wu Jue's attitude.
One shouldn't be arrogant, and even less so in one's actions!
Even the strongest can die!
The two began discussing the future, mainly focusing on Wu Jue's future. Gu An was very supportive, and every word he said hit home.
The Third Medicine Valley was harmonious and lively, and the same was true for the Taixuan Sect. None of them were aware of the changes happening beyond the Great World.
At that moment, numerous powerful cultivators had gathered in the Outer Heavenly Light Layer, the weakest among them being Sky Earth Fleeting Immortals, all gazing at the Annihilation Realm.
Fu Shenxiu and Bai Zixia from the Human World Peak had also arrived, accompanied by over ten Sky Earth Fleeting Immortals.
"The tension between the Immortal Dynasty and the Holy Court is truly intense," Bai Zixia muttered.
Immortal spirits from the Immortal Dynasty and cultivators from the Holy Court stood on opposite sides, maintaining a considerable distance. The various sects could sense the tension between them.
Fu Shenxiu looked into the distance and said, "I hope this phenomenon will temporarily ease their desire to fight."
Bai Zixia looked up and sighed, "Although the Heavenly Spirit Great World is powerful, compared to the Annihilation Realm, it's still too insignificant. If it weren't for the Holy Heaven, the Heavenly Demon would have long ago conquered the Heavenly Spirit Great World."
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Fu Shenxiu looked at him and asked, "Have you been to the Annihilation Realm? Is it really filled with Heaven Demons?"
"How is that possible? The term 'Heaven Demon' is just our way of referring to them. There is indeed a race of Heaven Demons in the Annihilation Realm, but we label all lifeforms born in that realm as Heaven Demons. The Annihilation Realm is boundless, and I'm not sure how vast it truly is. Perhaps there's even a Great World hidden within?"
Bai Zixia spoke softly, his eyes dimming as if he had thought of something.
As the two of them chatted about the Annihilation Realm, members of other sects were also discussing it, sharing their experiences and knowledge.
Gu An, the culprit behind the strange phenomenon, was enjoying a drink with his friend in the Medicine Valley.
It was late at night when Gu An began his actions once more.
The gap between the Tranquil Immortal Realm and higher realms was immense, marking a significant leap in cultivation. He feared that his six hundred million years of lifespan might not be enough, so he aimed to steal a lifespan of one billion years.
Hmm, this would be the last time! After this, I'll never steal lifespans again. Even he found this behavior shameful.
To avoid any association with himself, he first went to the Human World Peak to steal medicinal herbs, making the Human World Peak a victim as well.
However, he sensed the presence of a Marvelous Technique Spirit Immortal within the Human World Peak, cultivating on the main peak, surrounded by the fortune of the Human World Peak. This Immortal had likely returned from Beyond the Light Layer.
Gu An only stole the herbs from the main peak and then left, but he still alerted the Human World Peak.
It was already dawn when...
The Marvelous Technique Spirit Immortal stood before a pile of ripe, freshly picked herbs, silent for a long time.
He waited until the sunlight shone upon him before taking a deep breath.
"This world is as unfathomable as ever..." he sighed sincerely.
...
Ten days later, Gu An successfully accumulated a lifespan of one billion years.
It's time for the breakthrough! Gu An looked towards Beyond the Light Layer, where numerous powerful beings roamed the Annihilation Realm of the Heavenly Spirit Great World, making it difficult for him to choose a suitable location for his breakthrough. He couldn't venture too deep into the Annihilation Realm, as there might be existences like the Black Xuan Emperor waiting there.
The autumn breeze blew through the forest, and at that moment, Gu An sat on a rock, gazing at the sky through the gaps in the tree leaves.
Blood Prison Great Sage lay beside him, while An Xin practiced the Step of Dao's Time.
Her steps were smoother than before, each one exuding agility, leaving the Blood Prison Great Sage in awe.
The Blood Prison Great Sage also wanted to learn this technique, but no matter how closely he observed An Xin's cultivation, he couldn't grasp the method.
He guessed that learning this divine ability would require personal guidance from the master.
He didn't make a request, as his current body was unsuitable for cultivating divine abilities. As long as he performed well, he would eventually learn it when the millennium arrived.
Gu An retracted his gaze and looked towards the overseas regions.
His theft had indeed caused a disturbance. The sects whose herbs were stolen couldn't find the culprit, so they sought help from the Holy Court. The Holy Court gathered the information and dispatched many Holy Court cultivators to investigate.
Gu An overheard some Holy Court cultivators speculating that this incident was related to the strange phenomenon Beyond the Light Layer and even discussed the conspiracies of the Heaven Demons.
This left him both amused and exasperated. Their initial speculation was accurate, but the latter part was off the mark.
However, he wasn't worried about being exposed. After this breakthrough, he would return to his previous state and watch the world change with a smile.
There was one downside to the peaceful times: the order was too stable, making it difficult for lower-level beings to rise, and breaking the rules could easily invite trouble.
The resources of the Heavenly Spirit Great World had been divided among various sects. Wherever there were heavenly treasures and precious resources, there would be a sect nearby guarding them. Truly unclaimed treasures were scarce, either guarded by sects or watched over by powerful demons.
Of course, Gu An preferred peace over chaos.
Peace might offer fewer opportunities, but it was less dangerous.
If not for the Holy Court establishing order, the Seven Star Spirit Realm would have flattened the Taixuan Sect before Gu An's growth.
It was precisely because of the rules that the Seven Star Spirit Realm couldn't act recklessly, and their underhanded schemes could only be carried out in secret.
Gu An's divine sense suddenly landed on Zhu Xi, who was cultivating at the Moonfall Sacred Lake.
The world was vast, but among the people Gu An had seen with his own eyes, those who could reach the limit of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years of lifespan before the Nirvana Realm were few and far between. They included An Hao, the Evil Emperor, Yang Jian, the Blood Prison Great Sage, Ji Xiaoyu, and Zhu Xi.
Among them, the Evil Emperor was the leader of the Tianming Sect, trapped beneath the Immortal Crown, and was crushed by Gu An.
There were likely other beings with the same limit of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years of lifespan in this world, but they hadn't appeared before Gu An yet.
Divine sense probing couldn't be used for lifespan probing.
Gu An saw that Zhu Xi was cultivating, and her cultivation remained unchanged from the last time he saw her.
"What height can the Primordial Ultimate Body reach here?" Gu An was filled with curiosity.
In the Heavenly Spirit Great World, ancient treasure bodies were rare. Above the treasure body was the Dao body, and above that was the Holy body. The Primordial Ultimate Body was comparable to the Primordial Karma Body, surpassing the Holy body.
In terms of body quality alone, Zhu Xi's was far superior to An Hao and Yang Jian.
Of course, body quality was just one aspect of talent. For instance, An Hao also possessed an astonishing level of comprehension.
Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years was the human race's lifespan limit below the Nirvana Realm, but it didn't represent the limit of one's talent.
Third Chapter!
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