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Chapter 376: Reincarnation, The Mysterious Senior Brother
Chapter 376: Reincarnation, The Mysterious Senior Brother
After Ji Xiaoyu left, Gu An sat down, picked up the book she had left behind, and began to read. Soon, he became engrossed in it.
The book primarily recorded the legend of Long Xin, the ancestor of the Long family, known as the Dragon Emperor. He was the ultimate powerhouse in the universe, founding the Battle Court and sweeping through the Great World, dominating across reincarnations.
The book made no mention of Long Zhan, as if Long Xin was the founder of the Long family.
From Long Xin onwards, generation after generation, the Long family produced numerous illustrious figures. One of the teachers of the Cycle Dao Emperor was from the Long family, which was also the origin of the Long Family's Heavenly Dragon Demonic Overlord.
In the end, during the Long family's peak, they encountered suppression from a mysterious force. The book speculated that it might have been a curse or a punishment from the Heavenly Dao because the Long family had acted recklessly during their time of power, achieving great feats but also accumulating sins. As a result, the Long family quickly declined, disbanding and scattering their descendants to different universes.
From the founding of the Long family to their rise and eventual downfall, the story was both inspiring and heartbreaking, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.
The author refrained from commenting on the Long family, objectively narrating their rise and fall.
After finishing the book, Gu An couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
Before Long Xin, the Long family had also experienced such a reincarnation under the leadership of Long Zhan.
According to the book, Long Xin severely damaged the Long family and rebuilt the Battle Court after Long Zhan's death, as Long Xin was already very powerful from the start.
Gu An thought back to the last meeting between Long Zhan and Long Xin, where the father and son had a falling out. Long Xin didn't understand Long Zhan's actions, but in the end, he still chose to carry on Long Zhan's legacy, which made Gu An feel Long Xin's longing for his father.
Countless eras had passed, and both Long Xin and the Long family had become a thing of the past, with their last traces being gradually erased.
How high must one's cultivation reach in the path of cultivation to achieve true immortality and eternal indestructibility? Gu An turned to look at the sky outside the window, his thoughts wandering.
It wasn't until dusk that he put the book away and stood up to go downstairs.
As soon as he descended the stairs, he heard Long Qing shouting in the distance. This kid was over a hundred years old, but he still acted like a child.
Gu An smiled and then approached the Blood Prison Great Sage, asking him to carry him on a tour of the Third Medicine Valley.
"Master, that Long Qing kid is getting more and more outrageous. Can you increase my cultivation level? Otherwise, I'll be bullied to death by him. And what about the White Spirit Rat? How is that fat rat getting faster and faster without a significant increase in cultivation? It can't even speak..."
The Blood Prison Great Sage spoke with a hint of resentment. How could he, a Great Accomplishment Realm cultivator, be bullied by Long Qing? Gu An really wanted to say that Long Qing was born in the Nirvana Realm, so it was normal for him to lose to Long Qing.
"Don't compare yourself to others. Everyone's path is different. You should focus on the future," Gu An said earnestly.
The Blood Prison Great Sage's eyes lit up at these words, and he immediately became excited.
Did the master's words mean that he would cultivate him in the future?
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He stopped thinking about being bullied by Long Qing and the White Spirit Rat and started to fantasize about becoming the overlord of the world.
He wanted to become the strongest Great Sage, dominating the world! If there were Celestial Invaders, and he couldn't defeat them, the master would step in, shocking everyone.
On the surface, he would be the strongest, and his enemies would plot against him, but little did they know that he had an even more terrifying backer!
...
In a magnificent golden hall, the Holy Minister sat on a chair, with a staircase behind him leading to an empty dragon throne.
Standing in the hall was a row of silhouettes, including the Worldly Holy King who had previously negotiated with the Dark War Emperor.
Yang Jian stood beside the Worldly Holy King, wearing silver battle armor and with a three-pointed, double-edged sword floating behind him. Although his cultivation was not as high as those around him, his aura was formidable.
The Holy Kings in the hall were all from the Holy Court, and they didn't appear overly restrained in front of the Holy Minister.
The Holy Minister's gaze swept across the seventeen Holy Kings, pausing for two breaths on Yang Jian before moving on.
"Everyone, it hasn't been long since the fifty-year-old Heavenly Demon Calamity. You should still remember it, right?" The Holy Minister casually spoke.
A robustly built Holy King immediately responded, "It hasn't been long since it happened. What is it? Holy Minister, just give the order, and we will follow your instructions. His Majesty once said that in his absence, we should listen to you!"
The other Holy Kings echoed his words.
Yang Jian remained silent but also looked at the Holy Minister.
Upon hearing this, the Holy Kings' faces changed slightly.
The Reincarnation Vortex was beyond the control of the Holy Court, and no one knew what was inside.
The hall fell silent, and no one agreed to go.
The Holy Minister was patient and waited, raising his right hand. A golden sphere formed in his palm, and he stared at it as if probing something.
"I'll go!"
A voice rang out, not loud but firm, causing the Holy Kings to turn and look.
It was Yang Jian!
One of the Holy Kings mocked, "Of course, the Candles World Holy King just experienced reincarnation, so he's the most suitable."
The Worldly Holy King glanced at Yang Jian, deep in thought.
The Holy Minister stared at the golden sphere in his hand, casually asking, "Is there anyone else?"
"I'll go too," the Worldly Holy King spoke up.
This surprised the other Holy Kings; they never expected him to agree, as it was unlike his usual style.
Yang Jian glanced at the Worldly Holy King.
The Holy Minister nodded and continued to wait.
Seeing that the Holy Minister was still waiting, the Holy Kings realized something, and their faces turned grim.
One of the Holy Kings asked, "Holy Minister, must we agree to this?"
"It's entirely voluntary," the Holy Minister replied.
The Holy Kings breathed a sigh of relief at his words, but before they could relax, the Holy Minister's voice rang out again, "I believe you are all willing to go, and I haven't misjudged you, have I?"
The Holy Kings were shocked and stared at the Holy Minister in disbelief.
Yang Jian, on the other hand, remained calm, as if he had foreseen this situation.
The Holy Minister raised his right hand, and the golden sphere in his palm burst into a dazzling light, making his expression appear even colder.
"You must enter the Reincarnation Vortex. For you, it's an opportunity to seize a higher realm. Of course, the prerequisite is to survive. Countless powerful beings are experiencing the Reincarnation Tribulation within the vortex. Be cautious and avoid disturbing those unrelated to the Holy Court."
The Holy Minister's tone was indifferent as he finalized the matter, causing the Holy Kings' faces to turn ashen.
...
In the depths of autumn, in the courtyard of a manor, Gu An was drinking while Xiaochuan was sweeping the ground beside him.
"There are so many servants in the manor, and you know magic. Why do you insist on sweeping yourself?" Gu An asked, his divine sense gazing upwards.
He spotted seventeen figures from the Holy Court flying towards the Reincarnation Vortex, among them was Yang Jian.
These individuals fearlessly plunged into the vortex, and their auras completely vanished, leaving Gu An curious about the nature of the Reincarnation Vortex.
What was the reincarnation within like?
Xiaochuan smiled as he swept, "Isn't it because I've developed a habit? Besides, it was you, Senior Brother, who taught me."
Gu An turned to Xiaochuan and asked, "Have you not cultivated in these years?"
Xiaochuan's cultivation had been stagnant for decades, and his maximum lifespan had barely increased.
"I'm getting old, and it's hard to persevere. Moreover, my children and grandchildren often create trouble for me," Xiaochuan shook his head and chuckled.
He added, "I'm already 472 years old this year, and I'm content. I never imagined I could live this long."
He began to reminisce about his childhood.
Every time Gu An visited, Xiaochuan would recall the past, but this time, Gu An wasn't paying close attention, his thoughts drifting elsewhere.
Upon seeing Yang Jian and the others entering the reincarnation, a bold idea suddenly occurred to him.
By sealing Xiaochuan's memories and implanting the Dao Annihilation Life Seal within his body, no matter what kind of reincarnation he experienced, Gu An could find him. Later, he could help Xiaochuan regain his memories, and they could be reunited.
Gu An had already tried his best to guide Xiaochuan, but Xiaochuan's maximum lifespan was still increasing very slowly. Even if Gu An raised Xiaochuan's cultivation, it didn't affect his maximum lifespan.
The higher Gu An's cultivation realm, the more he could sense the terrifying nature of the fated destiny beyond perception.
"Xiaochuan, if there is a next life, do you still want me to find you?" Gu An suddenly asked.
Xiaochuan paused, turning to look at Gu An with a smile, "Senior Brother, if you can find me, you must have become an Immortal, right? If you don't mind, I'd definitely want to see you again. But don't worry about it too much; everyone has their destiny. I truly only have gratitude towards you."
Without Gu An, Xiaochuan's life would have been very different. His only regret was not being able to repay his senior brother in this life.
"I'm just saying. If I become that powerful in the future, I'll have to consider whether to take you out of the suffering of reincarnation," Gu An said with a smile.
Xiaochuan responded with a smile, "If there's a chance, I'd definitely be willing. So, I'll thank you in advance for your care."
Immortality?
How distant it seemed!
Xiaochuan had heard of the existence of the Immortal Dao Realm, but he had never heard of anyone who was truly immortal or of any real Immortal Deities.
Those who were comparable to Immortals were merely powerful cultivators.
"If you reincarnate, what kind of birth do you hope for in your next life?" Gu An asked, pouring himself another drink.
Xiaochuan became interested and walked over with his broom, sitting down to ponder and daydream.
His requirements were not high; he just wanted to be born with parents by his side and have better cultivation talent.
The sun set and the moon rose.
The two chatted until late at night, and at Xiaochuan's invitation, Gu An stayed in the manor. It wasn't until dawn that he finally left.
Xiaochuan, supported by a young girl, saw Gu An off.
The girl looked at Gu An's back, her eyes filled with curiosity. She turned to Xiaochuan and asked, "Great-Grandfather, who is he? Is he really your senior brother? He looks so young!"
Xiaochuan stroked his beard and smiled, "Yes, he's my senior brother, but I'm not sure who he is. He's quite mysterious. Perhaps..."
The girl asked eagerly, "Perhaps what?"
Xiaochuan shook his head and turned to leave.
As soon as the girl saw Gu An disappear at the end of the street, she hurriedly turned and followed her great-grandfather, asking questions non-stop.
How are you spending your National Day holiday?
(End of Chapter)
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