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Chapter 377: The Vastness of Heaven and Earth
Chapter 377: The Vastness of Heaven and Earth
At noon, in the Tianya Valley.
Gu An rode on the Blood Prison Great Sage towards the valley entrance, with An Xian following by his side.
This wasn't Gu An's first time bringing An Xian to Tianya Valley, but each time she came, she was delighted, mainly because of her good relationship with the three monkey demons in the valley. She had even brought along many pastries.
From a distance, Luo Hun spotted Gu An and smiled, walking towards him.
"Gu An, His Majesty brought someone back, and that person is specifically looking for you. Can you guess who it is?" Luo Hun asked with a smile as he approached Gu An.
Gu An already knew about the person's arrival, but since the person had cultivated a certain concealment technique, he couldn't reveal it directly and asked in confusion, "Who? Do I know them well?"
Luo Hun smiled mysteriously and said, "Since you can't guess, let's go take a look."
Gu An nodded.
Under Luo Hun's lead, they made their way to the courtyard.
Before even entering the courtyard, Gu An heard Li Xuan Dao's laughter.
As the Blood Prison Great Sage stepped into the courtyard, Gu An's gaze fell upon a person standing next to Li Xuan Dao.
【Wu Xin (Transcend Void Realm, Layer 3): 469/1800/4200】
After not seeing each other for many years, Wu Xin had reached the Transcend Void Realm, an incredibly rapid progress for his age.
Today, Wu Xin still retained his monk-like appearance, but instead of wearing a monk's robe, he was dressed in a tight-fitting brocade robe. His every movement exuded the aura of a superior, a stark contrast to the young monk he once was.
Upon seeing Gu An, Wu Xin's face lit up with excitement, and he stood up, feeling a bit flustered.
Gu An dismounted and walked towards the table, bowing to Li Xuan Dao, with An Xian following suit. Her eyes were filled with curiosity.
"Master, I..." Wu Xin looked at Gu An, suddenly at a loss for words.
Gu An stared at him, his eyes widening in astonishment, and asked, "You're Wu Xin?"
Wu Xin nodded hurriedly, about to say something, but Li Xuan Dao smiled and said, "Let's sit and chat."
He gestured to An Xian to sit down as well.
Luo Hun didn't stay in the courtyard; he led the Blood Prison Great Sage away, not wanting to disturb the four of them.
"I really didn't recognize you just now. You've changed so much. How have you been these years? I heard that you've been serving under His Majesty and have achieved remarkable feats..." Gu An asked warmly, easing Wu Xin's embarrassment. The two masters and disciples began to catch up.
Wu Xin used to be a spy from Qianqiu Pavilion, and the Primordial Cycle Art, the predecessor of the Dao Transformation Art, was taught to Gu An by him.
After hundreds of years, with the power of the Dao Transformation Art, Wu Xin's maximum lifespan had reached four thousand two hundred years, indicating that his innate talent was not inferior; it just hadn't been revealed due to his cultivation of the Dao Transformation Art.
In the past, the Taicang Continent was so backward that even the Profound Realm was rarely seen. The fact that Wu Xin met the Immortal Seeker, a Nirvana Realm cultivator, at a young age proved that he had extraordinary luck.
An Xian sat quietly beside them, listening attentively to the conversation between her master and senior disciple, curious about Wu Xin.
Li Xuan Dao didn't interrupt, but smiled as he listened to their conversation.
In his heart, Gu An marveled at Li Xuan Dao's talent.
Li Xuan Dao had already reached the fifth layer of the Profound Realm, surpassing Lu Baitian. However, his apparent cultivation level was the same as Gu An's, only at the Nascent Soul Realm.
After a while, Wu Xin turned to Li Xuan Dao, who smiled and said, "I'm planning to send him to an Immortal Mansion for cultivation. Gu An, would you like to go?"
Gu An shook his head. "I won't go. Thank you for the offer, Uncle."
That so-called Immortal Mansion was no different from the Star Sea Sect; he had no interest in it.
Li Xuan Dao wasn't surprised by this. Over the years, he had provided Gu An with many opportunities, all of which were rejected. He had come to understand that this young man had no desire to pursue immortality.
"Master, let's go together. This is a rare opportunity. I've already reached the Transcend Void Realm, and I can definitely protect you," Wu Xin persuaded.
An Xian wanted to laugh at this. Was the Transcend Void Realm that powerful? She kept her expression neutral, as Gu An had repeatedly reminded her to control her facial expressions.
Gu An smiled and said, "I really don't want to go. I'm living a comfortable life now, and going to an Immortal Mansion will surely bring pressure. Moreover, there's no guarantee of a breakthrough. You go, Master, and when you return, tell me about your experiences in the Immortal Mansion."
Wu Xin continued to persuade, but no matter how hard he tried, Gu An wouldn't change his mind.
"If you don't want to go, then don't. There are also many opportunities within the Taixuan Sect," Li Xuan Dao said, stopping Wu Xin.
Li Xuan Dao turned to Gu An and asked, "Gu An, what do you think about the future development of the Taicang Imperial Dynasty?"
Gu An asked in surprise, "Isn't everything going well now? Why do you ask?"
Li Xuan Dao shook his head. "It's only good on the surface. The classes within the dynasty are becoming rigid. Perhaps life is better than before, but the chances for commoners to seek entry into the Immortal Dao are not increasing."
Gu An fell silent.
Every year, the number of cultivators in the Immortal Dao world increased, but the vast majority of them came from noble families. The children of farmers still had a high probability of becoming farmers.
Wu Xin also fell into deep thought, as he served Li Xuan Dao, and he saw even more problems.
The noble families could now establish connections with overseas powers. Through marriages, brotherhoods, and various other means, they quickly grew stronger, their foundations becoming unfathomably deep. This made it difficult for Li Xuan Dao to suppress them, and who knew how powerful the forces behind these families were?
"I've always admired the Immortal Dynasty, and it would be wonderful if all the citizens of the Taicang Imperial Dynasty could achieve immortality. I wonder if I'll live to see that day." Li Xuan Dao chuckled.
He was merely being cautious, as his imperial authority was still firmly established.
Gu An chimed in, "If that day ever comes, who knows how long it will take."
His tone was filled with emotion.
He began to envision the future with Li Xuan Dao, while Wu Xin occasionally interjected. An Xian listened attentively.
The conversation eventually turned to Li Ya, and after chatting about him for a while, Li Xuan Dao asked, "What about Yang Jian? I haven't seen him in a long time, and Ling Tian often mentions him."
"I'm not sure where he went, but with his talent, he shouldn't run into any trouble," Gu An shook his head.
Wu Xin, curious, asked, "Senior Brother, His Majesty mentioned that Yang Jian's talent is not inferior to An Hao's, is that true?"
Gu An smiled, "Well, I'm not sure about that. They're both stronger than me. You can ask An Xian, she's childhood friends with An Hao."
As he spoke, he pointed to An Xian beside him, which made Wu Xin look at her with newfound respect. He was surprised to learn of her connection.
An Xian quickly added, "I can't really judge, but my senior brother once said that he was looking forward to a battle with Yang Jian."
Wu Xin sighed, "My cultivation speed is considered fast, but compared to those Celestial Prodigies, I still have a long way to go. I wonder what cultivation level those two have reached now."
Li Xuan Dao looked at An Xian and then at Gu An, deep in thought.
The four of them chatted for half an hour before Gu An and An Xian stood up to pick some grass. After they finished their tasks, they bid farewell and left.
Wu Xin watched Gu An's departing figure, his eyes filled with a sense of melancholy.
"What's wrong? Do you feel distant from him?" Li Xuan Dao asked with a smile.
Wu Xin replied, "A little, but it's more of a regret. With Senior Brother's temperament, I fear he won't be able to achieve immortality. Sigh."
Back in the day, Gu An was impressive in Wu Xin's eyes, but now Wu Xin had reached the Transcend Void Realm, while Gu An had only attained the Nascent Soul Realm. This left Wu Xin with a bitter taste in his mouth.
He wished for his senior brother's cultivation to always surpass his, so they could walk the path of cultivation together.
How long can one live in the Nascent Soul Realm?
"Don't underestimate him. He might be hiding something," Li Xuan Dao said with a meaningful tone.
Wu Xin asked in surprise, "Hide? What do you mean?"
Li Xuan Dao spoke slowly, "The last time I saw An Xian was twenty years ago. Twenty years have passed, and her cultivation progress seems slow, but my intuition tells me she's made great strides. Perhaps they're also cultivating your Dao Transformation Art."
"But the Dao Transformation Art can only remove one restriction in a lifetime. The fact that Senior Brother has reached the Nascent Soul Realm means he must have already removed the restriction before." Wu Xin frowned.
Li Xuan Dao didn't continue the conversation, as he was recalling the golden Dao pattern on Gu An's forehead.
He had once met someone with a similar Dao pattern, and that person's cultivation was unfathomable.
Meanwhile, Gu An overheard the conversation between Li Xuan Dao and Wu Xin, but he wasn't concerned. After all, his apparent cultivation level was only at the Nascent Soul Realm, and others could only guess.
...
Time passed by.
Twenty years went by in the blink of an eye.
The Chuan Mansion was in mourning. Gu An stood on the roof, unseen by anyone.
He watched as Xiaochuan's soul rose from the mourning hall and drifted towards the sky. It was the seventh day since Xiaochuan's passing.
Xiaochuan continued to rise, looking down at the people in the Chuan Mansion. There was no trace of reluctance on his face; instead, he wore a smile.
"Does this feeling mean I'm about to reincarnate?"
Xiaochuan thought to himself. For the past seven days, his soul couldn't stray far from his body, keeping him confined within the Chuan Mansion.
Now, he had lost control over his soul, and he could feel an invisible force pulling him from the depths.
He wasn't afraid; instead, he eagerly anticipated his next life.
He looked around but didn't see Gu An, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.
Gradually, he drifted further and further from the ground. When he could see the entire Taicang Continent, he witnessed countless souls rising like him, creating a spectacular sight that broadened his horizons.
"So, the Taicang Continent is this small? I wonder where the Taixuan Sect is located."
Xiaochuan muttered to himself. From his current height, the Taicang Continent was just a tiny part of the vast ocean, insignificant.
"What? Do you still want to visit the Taixuan Sect?" a voice entered Xiaochuan's ears.
Xiaochuan's eyes widened in surprise, and he instinctively turned his head, his expression filled with astonishment.
There, standing beside him, was Gu An, rising with him.
"Senior Brother... you..." Xiaochuan stammered, unable to form a complete sentence in his shock.
Gu An turned to look at him and asked, "Now, do you regret not working hard enough in your cultivation?"
After hearing this, Xiaochuan's emotions calmed down, and he smiled, saying, "Regret? If I had seen this earlier, I would have realized just how insignificant I am."
H
In Xiaochuan's eyes, Gu An appeared incredibly divine at that moment, with the golden Dao pattern on his forehead shimmering like flames. The Immortal King Crown also emanated a unique radiance, making Gu An seem like an Immortal Lord in the flesh.
(End of Chapter)
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