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Chapter 386: Fate's Design
Chapter 386: Fate's Design
Deep Sea Dragon Carp didn't understand what steaming or grilling meant, but it was no ordinary fish; it could sense the hostility in Gu An's voice, which terrified it.
Gu An watched as it cried incessantly, feeling amused.
Such a coward, yet it specifically swam towards danger. How peculiar.
Wait a minute!
Could this guy be like Zhu Xi, who loves to put on a show?
Gu An decided to give it a taste of his power and cast an illusion on the fish.
In an instant, the Deep Sea Dragon Carp saw a fish identical to itself being steamed and grilled. When it saw the grilled fish, its skin was charred, and its flesh was blackened and sizzling with oil. It couldn't bear the sight.
As it twitched in horror, the Deep Sea Dragon Carp at Gu An's feet fainted.
"So weak?" Gu An muttered.
He nudged the fish with his foot, but it remained motionless, causing Gu An to feel even more helpless.
After a moment of hesitation, Gu An moved the Deep Sea Dragon Carp to a distant part of the ocean.
"If you dare come back again, you'll be dead for sure. And if you dare reveal my location, your fate will be worse than what you just saw," Gu An warned, sending his message into the Deep Sea Dragon Carp's mind. With its cultivation level, it would understand his meaning when it woke up, even if it didn't know the human language.
...
The clouds dispersed, and at the edge of the lake, An Hao stood with his back to Sheng Zu, gazing up at the sky.
Sheng Zu examined An Hao, his eyes filled with increasing satisfaction, as if he were admiring a rare treasure.
"I didn't expect you to master the Heavenly Dao Divine Script so quickly. Given time, no one in this world will be your match," Sheng Zu praised.
An Hao turned his head slightly, glancing at Sheng Zu with his peripheral vision, and asked, "Has Sheng Tian cultivated this skill?"
"Of course. But you will surpass him one day," Sheng Zu replied.
After hearing this, An Hao fell into deep thought.
Having cultivated the Heavenly Dao Divine Script, he understood its power, which gave him a deeper appreciation for Sheng Tian's strength.
Even in the Immortal Dynasty, all the immortal beings believed that Sheng Tian of the Holy Court was the strongest in the world. How powerful must one be to earn the respect of even their enemies?
"I must take my leave. Thank you, Senior, for your guidance. I will never forget this kindness," An Hao said, turning to bow to Sheng Zu.
"Will you become an enemy of the Holy Court in the future?" Sheng Zu asked.
An Hao looked at him and replied, "I cannot answer that. No one can predict the future. But I can assure you that I will not become an enemy of the Immortal Dynasty because of the Holy Court. I joined the Immortal Dynasty only to seek greater power."
Sheng Zu nodded with a smile, saying, "Junior, achieve Nirvana as soon as possible. Only then will you awaken your true power and sense the Heavenly Dao. It is the highest path in this world."
"Yes, Senior," An Hao replied, then turned and leaped into the air, transforming into a beam of white light that sped away, disappearing into the distant clouds in the blink of an eye.
Sheng Zu watched the direction of An Hao's departure and sighed, "I thought it was a declining era, but now it seems like the beginning of a prosperous age. Who knows what legends will emerge in the millions of years to come..."
As Sheng Zu was lost in his thoughts, Gu An was also deep in contemplation.
Within Subtle Spirit Palace, Gu An stood on a small path in the medicine garden, gazing into the distance. "This guy is truly persistent," he muttered.
He was referring to the Deep Sea Dragon Carp.
Sixty years had passed since their last meeting. After several days of silence, the Deep Sea Dragon Carp began searching for Subtle Spirit Palace, and this search had taken it sixty years.
In those sixty years, most of the disciples in the Third Medicine Valley and Mystery Valley had changed, and several generations of people in the mortal world had passed away.
The Deep Sea Dragon Carp had traversed countless seas and faced countless dangers to reach the ocean where Subtle Spirit Palace was located. By the time it arrived, its body was covered in injuries, and its scales, once so beautiful, were now missing in patches, making it look pitiful.
Gu An was moved by its determination. He knew that during these years, the Deep Sea Dragon Carp had not revealed his existence or that of Subtle Spirit Palace to other demonic beings.
This fish, without any information, had managed to find its way here. It seemed to possess hidden talents.
Normally, even a Great Accomplishment Realm cultivator would have difficulty finding Subtle Spirit Palace within sixty years, given the vast distance.
Gu An shook his head and continued to gather medicinal herbs.
As he collected the herbs, he opened his attribute panel.
[Name: Gu An]
[Lifespan: 612/958, 702, 371]
[Constitution: Primordial Refining Body]
[Cultivation: Dao Treasury Tranquil Immortal Realm Perfection]
...
He was approaching a lifespan of ten billion years!
Gu An felt incredibly happy. This lifespan was something he had earned through hard work, not by stealing or killing, and it gave him a great sense of accomplishment.
The world was filled with powerful beings and geniuses, but he quietly developed, watching others fight while he raced towards longevity at an even faster pace. This feeling was incredibly satisfying.
Gu An couldn't help but hum a little tune as his excitement grew.
After gathering the medicinal herbs, he returned to Taixuan Sect.
The Deep Sea Dragon Carp had just entered this part of the ocean, and it would take at least a couple of months to reach the vicinity of Subtle Spirit Palace. Therefore, Gu An wasn't in a hurry to see it.
If the Deep Sea Dragon Carp died during its final journey, it meant that it was not fated to have this good fortune, and no one could be blamed.
When Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley, it was just past noon. The hot summer wind blew into the valley, and sunlight shone on the Seven-Star Mirror in Gu An's hand, reflecting a dazzling light.
Gu An used the Seven-Star Mirror as a fan, strolling forward while fanning himself.
An Xin suddenly rushed over and stood before him, saying, "Master, Wu Jue is in trouble!"
Gu An asked, "What happened?"
"Today, I went to the Inner City Pool, and I heard that he was thrown into the Taixuan Sect's dungeon. It seems it's because he killed a fellow disciple," An Xin quickly replied.
Upon hearing this, Gu An furrowed his brows and said, "I'll make a trip to the Inner City."
After saying this, he turned and left.
An Xin heaved a sigh of relief. It was enough to inform his master about this matter. With his master's capabilities, finding a solution wouldn't be difficult.
Half a shichen later, Gu An arrived at the seventh underground level of the dungeon, led by a disciple.
After living in the Taixuan Sect for 600 years, this was his first time visiting this place. As the Taixuan Sect grew stronger, the restrictions in the dungeon were also steadily enhanced. It was said that beneath the 18th underground level of this dungeon, an immortal was imprisoned.
The dungeon disciple stopped in front of a cell and briefly explained a few things before turning to leave.
From the fifth underground level and below, not just anyone could come to inquire. Gu An had connections, so the dungeon disciple was very polite to him.
The cell was made of special redwood, with Dao symbols carved on its surface, containing multiple layers of restrictions.
Gu An looked into the cell, which was dimly lit. Wu Jue, with disheveled hair, was leaning against the wall, asleep.
In the dungeon, cultivation was impossible as spiritual energy was blocked. Wu Jue's entire body had become noticeably thinner.
When Wu Jue was captured, Gu An had already known about it, but since they were within the Taixuan Sect, he wasn't worried about Wu Jue's life. That was why he didn't come earlier.
When An Xin found Gu An, from the perspective of the Path of Cause and Effect, Gu An should also come to visit Wu Jue.
Gu An, who had been studying the Path of Cause and Effect, began to view the world's cause and effect as a game. He was willing to abide by the game's rules unless the game made him feel uncomfortable, in which case he would change it.
"Brother Wu, I've come to see you," Gu An said, simultaneously sending out a lifespan probe towards Wu Jue.
【Wu Jue (Body Merger Stage Fifth Level): 614/4500/8300】
Huh?
His maximum lifespan has finally increased!
This kid indeed needs to experience hardships to gain enlightenment. It's better for him to face some difficulties, as being too smooth might not be good.
In the darkness, Wu Jue slowly opened his eyes. His vision was blurry, and he could only see a figure standing outside the cell door.
When Gu An called out to him again, his vision suddenly became clear.
"Brother Gu..."
Wu Jue looked at Gu An, his face filled with shame, not knowing what to say.
He was deeply moved inside. He had committed a serious crime, and the other party's family had great influence. The Taixuan Sect had already abandoned him.
His close friends avoided him, and after being imprisoned for so long, Gu An was the first person to come and see him. How could he not be moved?
"Why aren't you speaking? Don't you recognize me?"
Gu An asked with feigned seriousness. Regarding Wu Jue killing a fellow disciple, he had already analyzed the situation.
This matter couldn't be entirely blamed on Wu Jue. That fellow disciple was also a genius of the Taixuan Sect and had always looked down on Wu Jue because he had lost to him before.
After Wu Jue's defeat by Zhou Tongyou, he went out to train, but he encountered that genius. The other party, relying on their numbers, mocked Wu Jue for not being as good as Zhou Tongyou, wasting the sect's resources invested in him. Wu Jue wasn't someone who would tolerate being bullied.
The two of them argued, and the situation eventually escalated to a fight. The other party showed murderous intent, which led to Wu Jue using his full strength, ultimately resulting in a tragedy.
Because there were other fellow disciples present, Wu Jue chose to return to the sect to explain the matter. However, those disciples turned against him, saying that Wu Jue had made the first move.
Thus, Wu Jue was thrown into the dungeon, his reputation tarnished.
Regardless, Wu Jue had indeed killed a fellow disciple, and it was a serious crime that was hard to forgive, especially within the Taixuan Sect, which upheld the principles of the righteous path.
Wu Jue also felt that he had made a mistake and didn't have the face to face Gu An.
"I didn't forget you; I just didn't have the face to see you," Wu Jue said, taking a deep breath and speaking with feigned calmness.
Ever since becoming a genius, he had been surrounded by too many people, all of whom treated him well. Additionally, due to the difference in their social statuses, his meetings with Gu An became less and less frequent, and sometimes he would even forget that Gu An was his most important brother.
Now that he had fallen, those close friends of his didn't dare to see him, but Gu An had come.
At this moment, Wu Jue's heart was filled with self-mockery.
"What exactly happened?"
Gu An asked, pulling Wu Jue's emotions out of his low spirits.
Wu Jue adjusted his emotions and began to explain the cause and effect of the matter.
After a long while, when Wu Jue finished speaking, Gu An remained silent for a moment before saying, "This matter can't be entirely blamed on you. Didn't anyone above believe you?"
Wu Jue helplessly said, "How could they believe me? Should I use Soul-Searching Techniques on those people? Even if they used it on me, how many would believe me?"
Gu An said, "Don't worry, I'll talk to the Sect Master."
Wu Jue replied, "The Sect Master has already spoken to me, asking me to endure for a while. After the heat dies down, he will think of a way."
The stronger the Taixuan Sect became, the weaker the Sect Master Lu Baitian's authority.
Gu An comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll discuss it with him again. If that doesn't work, I'll ask others to speak up as well. I don't believe that so-called Sheng Family can cover the sky with one hand in the Taixuan Sect!"
Thanks to March Peach Blossom for the 5000 Qidian Coins reward, and to Da Zai Zi for the 1000 Qidian Coins reward given to Gu An~~
Yesterday's photo was of the Jiao Mountain Scenic Area in Zhenjiang. I was exhausted and slept for thirteen straight hours after returning home. It was so refreshing!
(End of Chapter)
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