Chapter 380: Dao Realm Cultivation
Chapter 380: Dao Realm Cultivation
Zhou Tongyou (Body Merging Realm Level 1): 534/3000/3100
He has actually reached the Body Merging Realm, it seems that he has had some great opportunities these years!
Unfortunately, his maximum lifespan has not increased.
Gu An looked at Zhou Tongyou's lifespan and thought to himself.
Although Zhou Tongyou's maximum lifespan has not increased, if he can reach the Nirvana Realm before the age of 3100, he can achieve Nirvana and extend his lifespan.
Gu An walked over to Zhou Tongyou and raised his hand to pat his shoulder, but his right hand was caught by Zhou Tongyou.
Zhou Tongyou turned his head to look at Gu An, and then his cold face showed a look of surprise.
He turned around, released Gu An's hand, and carefully examined him.
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"Brother Gu, it's been a long time, and your current talent far surpasses that of the past!" Zhou Tongyou said happily.
Gu An smiled and nodded, "Indeed, it's been a long time. Let's find a place to drink some wine."
"Sure!"
Hearing his agreement, Gu An gestured for him to walk towards another direction.
An Xin had met Zhou Tongyou before and had heard that he lost to Yang Jian. She could sense that Zhou Tongyou's aura was very strong.
If she wanted to surpass Yang Jian, she would have to defeat Zhou Tongyou first.
Zhou Tongyou was unaware of the thoughts of the woman behind him. He had not come to spar with Gu An; his intentions were different.
At over five hundred years old, he was no longer as petty and stubborn as he once was. His vision had broadened, and his pursuits had become loftier.
They sat down in a courtyard, and An Xin began to arrange the wine and dishes.
Gu An and Zhou Tongyou exchanged greetings and shared their general situations over the years.
After chatting for a while, the two of them drank a cup together and smiled, asking, "Where is Yang Jian? Why haven't we seen him around? I heard he left a long time ago."
Gu An replied, "The child has grown up, and it's time for him to spread his wings. This Medicine Valley can't keep him here forever."
After Yang Jian, the Third Medicine Valley had also produced several menial disciples who had exceeded the four thousand-year maximum lifespan limit, but he did not specifically take them as disciples. Instead, he let those hidden talents follow the flow of the Medicine Valley.
Within the Third Medicine Valley, as long as they performed well, they would eventually form their Nascent Soul, especially those with undiscovered talents who could benefit more here.
Gu An was afraid of receiving reincarnated powerful beings or those with great fortune, so he no longer took disciples and focused on cultivating An Xin.
"That's true. A genius like him deserves a broader stage to explore. What about Ye Yan? Has he ever returned?" Zhou Tongyou nodded.
The reason he became acquainted with Gu An was because Ye Yan's gun practice had attracted his attention, and he had always remembered Ye Yan.
Gu An fell silent for a moment and said, "He has passed away."
Zhou Tongyou was stunned and did not console Gu An. Instead, he poured wine for him, and after clinking bowls, they both drank.
"In the blink of an eye, both of us are over five hundred years old. Looking back, many old friends have already departed for the Yellow Springs. Who knows how far we can go on this cultivation path?"
Zhou Tongyou sighed sincerely. Over the years, he had experienced a lot, and the reason he came to find Gu An was that he didn't have many old friends left.
Gu An smiled and said, "With Zhou Brother's talent and ability, you will surely enter the Immortal Dao Realm. Your future is limitless, so why be so sentimental?"
After hearing this, Zhou Tongyou shook his head and laughed.
The two of them continued to drink.
An Xin, seeing that she was not needed, left quietly.
It wasn't until the evening that Zhou Tongyou finally bid farewell and left.
Gu An watched his departing figure, feeling a slight sense of regret.
Why didn't they spar?
Gu An still wanted An Xin to defeat Zhou Tongyou, as that would have been very interesting.
However, he calculated that Zhou Tongyou would soon challenge Wu Jue, and it would attract a lot of attention. At that time, he could go and watch the excitement.
...
In the Immortal Dynasty, within a bright hall filled with swirling clouds.
The Ancient Immortal Emperor sat on his throne, overlooking everyone in the hall, including An Hao.
This was An Hao's first time seeing the ruler of the Immortal Dynasty, and he was secretly amazed by the other's demeanor.
Just how high was this person's cultivation?
An Hao felt that he couldn't possibly defeat the Ancient Immortal Emperor just by looking at him.
It was no exaggeration to say that this person had the most powerful aura he had ever seen, even surpassing that of his master.
Indeed, he was the strongest at the top of the Heavenly Spirit Great World!
Everyone in the hall looked at the Ancient Immortal Emperor with fervent expressions, as if they couldn't wait to kneel and worship him.
The Ancient Immortal Emperor slowly spoke, "You all should know why I have summoned you here. Due to the Demon King Chaos, the Immortal Dynasty and the Holy Court have agreed that no matter how we fight, we must not deplete the overall strength of the Heavenly Spirit Great World. Therefore, we are holding this grand assembly, allowing cultivators from both sides to spar and compete. Your victories and defeats will determine the future development of the Immortal Dynasty."
Everyone's breathing quickened. They had already been informed of this matter before coming, and this assembly was not only crucial for the prosperity of the Immortal Dynasty but also presented a significant opportunity for their personal cultivation.
An Hao's eyes gleamed, his fists clenched tightly. In terms of sparring with cultivators of the same realm, he was absolutely confident and determined not to lose!
The Ancient Immortal Emperor was pleased with the expressions of everyone in the hall; he saw the confidence in their eyes.
"The top three cultivators from each realm can enter the Holy Court for Dao Realm cultivation, and the first place will even receive an Immortal Dao treasure that is unaffected by the influence of fate..."
The Ancient Immortal Emperor began to explain the rewards for this assembly, and everyone listened with excitement. With the Ancient Immortal Emperor publicly announcing the rewards, any remaining doubts in their minds dissipated.
They were to give it their all!
An Hao was more eager for a formidable opponent than the rewards.
He didn't need any supreme treasures; when his cultivation reached a high enough level, he could dominate the world with his bare hands!
The stronger the opponent, the happier he was.
He sought fame!
He wanted to shake the world with his name and make everyone in the Taixuan Sect proud of him! Having come this far, he felt he could represent the Taixuan Sect and even the Taicang Continent!
He wanted those who had lost to him to feel proud!
"The Holy Court that controls the world... I hope you won't let me down."
An Hao silently thought about the Ancient Immortal Emperor's words, but he had already tuned out and wasn't paying attention.
Time passed.
The crowd dispersed, and An Hao followed the people out of the grand hall.
Outside the hall was a magnificent sight above the sea of clouds. As An Hao was about to fly away, a voice stopped him.
"An Hao, the geniuses of the Holy Court are very strong. I heard that among those in the Profound Realm, there's an eternal genius, considered a talent that surpasses the Holy Gods. While we still have time, come and cultivate with me!"
An Hao turned to look, and the speaker was a white-skirted woman as beautiful as a celestial fairy. Her posture was dignified, and her eyes seemed to contain autumn water, bright and captivating.
An Hao frowned and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but it's unnecessary."
After saying this, he turned and left.
The white-skirted woman stood there, seemingly not expecting An Hao to refuse so decisively.
The surrounding immortals whispered among themselves, curious about An Hao's background, wondering how he dared to reject even an Immortal Maiden's request.
In the Immortal Dynasty, those called Immortal Maidens not only had powerful backgrounds but also exceptional cultivation.
An Hao hadn't even reached the Nirvana Realm, which was lower than the bottom of the Immortal Dynasty.
"What's so great about that? Two hundred years ago, such cultivation wouldn't even qualify to enter the Immortal Dynasty," someone muttered, earning agreement from those around him.
The white-skirted woman remained silent, turned, and left alone, completely unbothered by the others' gazes.
...
Gu An rode on Blood Hell Saint, with An Xin at his right, excitedly recounting the previous battle between Zhou Tongyou and Wu Jue.
"That Zhou Tongyou is so powerful; his Evil Subduing Golden Body could withstand Wu Jue's fist techniques. I originally thought he wasn't a match for Wu Jue at all."
"Master, is the Evil Subduing Golden Body an ancient precious body?"
"How could Yang Jian defeat Zhou Tongyou, who's at the same cultivation level? You're not tricking me, are you?"
Listening to An Xin's words, Gu An also had many thoughts.
Zhou Tongyou had won, and won decisively, avenging his defeat by Wu Jue from many years ago. Now it was Wu Jue's turn to experience the fall from grace.
Gu An didn't go to comfort Wu Jue because he had already been taken away by the sect elders to recuperate. After watching the battle, Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley.
"A temporary victory doesn't mean anything. If you don't work hard, you'll eventually be surpassed by those you've defeated. Right now, you have an advantage that others don't know about—no one knows your true cultivation level, but you can find out theirs." Gu An took this opportunity to educate An Xin.
An Xin nodded and said, "Master, rest assured, I will never become arrogant or complacent."
"The Evil Subduing Golden Body also has its weaknesses. Right at the back of the neck, if it suffers a heavy blow, the body's energy will be dispersed." Gu An began to point out the flaws in the previous battle, and An Xin listened attentively.
It was always good to know more; if she encountered someone with the Evil Subduing Golden Body in the future, this knowledge would be useful.
Blood Hell Saint was also listening intently, and compared to An Xin's excitement, he felt more worried.
These guys were growing so fast, whether it was Zhou Tongyou or Wu Jue; the strength they displayed surprised him.
No wonder they were the geniuses of the Heavenly Spirit Great World! Blood Hell Saint eagerly anticipated the arrival of the millennium, as Gu An had promised to personally guide his cultivation.
All he needed to do now was to diligently cultivate the Primordial Reincarnation Technique, accumulate his cultivation, and bide his time.
Although he was a mount, Gu An didn't mistreat him; the pills he consumed were almost as good as Gu An's.
Upon returning to the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An went upstairs alone.
Someone was already waiting inside the room.
Shen Zhen!
Gu An closed the door and asked, "What painting do you want me to see this time?"
He could sense the unnatural aura downstairs, although the change was subtle, it didn't escape his perception.
Shen Zhen put down the Mystic Secret Transmission and said, "I've comprehended a secret technique that can enhance one's talent. Do you want to learn it?"
Gu An walked to the table, took back his Mystic Secret Transmission, and asked, "What secret technique? Is it that powerful?"
Shen Zhen spoke mysteriously, "It's really powerful. I've cultivated it, and it's effective. After practicing this secret technique, my cultivation efficiency doubled."
Gu An couldn't help but scan her with his lifespan probe.
【Shen Zhen (Transcend Void Level 1): 543/2200/7200】
Impressive, her maximum lifespan had increased to 7,200 years! Gu An was surprised that Shen Zhen could indeed gain insights from the arts of chess, music, calligraphy, and painting.
Moreover, her cultivation growth rate wasn't slow!
(End of Chapter)
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