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Chapter 398: Escaping the Heavenly Dao
Chapter 398: Escaping the Heavenly Dao
Lu Qiu Xian...
Gu An fell into a moment of silence, his thoughts drifting to Lu Han, whose life had taken a pivotal turn with the birth of Lu Qiu Xian. Lu Qiu Xian possessed unparalleled talent, and before his death, Lu Han's sole focus was to revive Lu Qiu Xian, right in the River of Destiny.
Listening to Lu Qiu Xian's words, Gu An could sense his weariness, and it was hard to imagine how long he had endured such lonely and desolate days alone.
Having inherited Lu Han's memories, Gu An naturally held a unique affection for Lu Qiu Xian. In his eyes, Lu Qiu Xian was like his own son.
Gu An even speculated that the reincarnation evolution might be real, possibly because it was true in the first place, just as the Freedom Immortals had to undergo the Reincarnation Tribulation.
The Reincarnation Tribulation of the Freedom Immortals also involved reincarnation into different times and spaces, and the time span of the reincarnation evolution was even greater, indicating a higher-level Reincarnation Tribulation.
Gu An's thoughts returned to the present, and he spoke, "Thank you, fellow Daoist, for your reminder. My name is Meng Lang. If I have the opportunity to visit the River of Destiny in the future, we can exchange insights and discuss Daoist techniques."
On the River of Destiny, Lu Qiu Xian, emitting a silver light, did not immediately respond. He stood there like a lingering shadow, as if he might disappear at any moment in the rushing flow of the River of Destiny.
After a while, Lu Qiu Xian simply replied, "Okay."
And with that, he vanished into thin air on the River of Destiny.
Gu An turned his gaze to An Shengtian, watching as he broke free from the cause and effect of the An Clan.
Jiang Shi's thoughts wandered, curious about Lu Qiu Xian's cultivation.
"What just happened must not be mentioned to anyone, including Shengtian," Gu An suddenly said.
Jiang Shi immediately assured him that he would never reveal it.
In fact, even without Gu An's warning, Jiang Shi had no intention of sharing what he had witnessed. Encountering such a powerful being was his opportunity; how could he share it with others?
Time continued to pass.
An Shengtian was immersed in his own pain, unaware of what had just transpired. He could barely make out the silhouettes of Gu An and the others.
He gritted his teeth and endured, as the memories of the An Clan in his mind became increasingly blurred, causing him great fear.
He could accept the An Clan forgetting him, but he couldn't forget them. If both sides forgot each other, they would truly have no connection in the future, which was not the outcome he desired.
"Master... Master Ancestor..."
An Shengtian gritted his teeth and called out, not for the Valley Master of Mystery Valley, but for An Hao's master, the Dao Support Sword Lord.
"Focus your mind. As long as you yearn for them enough, you won't forget them," Gu An's voice echoed.
In truth, Gu An had his own agenda; he deliberately honed An Shengtian, hoping that An Shengtian would value family ties the most, to prevent him from taking a path of opposition against An Hao in the future.
In his heart, An Hao was more important.
Without An Hao, there would be no An Shengtian.
Hearing Gu An's words, An Shengtian gritted his teeth and persevered.
A loud boom!
Suddenly, a blood flame ignited on his body, causing his body to curl up and tremble uncontrollably.
Gu An raised his right hand, and a dark purple herb appeared, quickly turning into powder and swirling in his palm, forming a whirlwind.
Jiang Shi couldn't help but fix his gaze on Gu An's palm, wondering what he was about to do.
Suddenly, Gu An struck out with his palm towards An Shengtian.
With a single strike, An Shengtian's flesh and blood instantly dissipated, leaving only a white skeleton, which startled Jiang Shi. Before he could say a word, dark purple energy enveloped the skeleton, covering it completely.
Jiang Shi stared intently, his fists clenched tightly in his sleeves, his heart filled with anxiety.
He feared that An Shengtian might die right there.
The sight was terrifying; how could someone survive after their flesh and blood vanished so quickly? Soon, the dark purple energy submerged the skeleton, constantly surging and gradually forming the contours of flesh and skin.
"That is..." Jiang Shi exclaimed, his eyes wide with shock.
Gu An, however, remained expressionless. This was a ninth-rank herb, obtained at a high price, containing an immense amount of spiritual energy. Recreating the flesh was not difficult; as long as An Shengtian's vitality was stabilized and his soul remained attached to his body, it would be manageable.
"A brand new life and fate, what path will you choose from now on?"
Gu An secretly anticipated, while also wondering if An Shengtian's maximum lifespan would increase.
If it could, then this would be a method to defy fate and change destiny.
...
Inside the pavilion, Gu An sat in a chair, his eyes filled with disappointment.
[An Shengtian (Eighth Layer Foundation Establishment Realm): 20/350/5000]
His cultivation and lifespan had increased, but his maximum lifespan remained unchanged! In other words, replacing the bloodline could not alter the maximum lifespan!
The concept of maximum lifespan became even more complex in Gu An's eyes. Fortunately, An Shengtian had defied fate and changed his destiny, breaking free from the An Clan's fate.
"Master, can I take him down?" Jiang Shi asked anxiously, holding An Shengtian, who was still unconscious and draped in a robe to cover his nakedness.
Gu An nodded, and Jiang Shi heaved a sigh of relief. This meant that An Shengtian was fine, and he immediately carried An Shengtian away.
After leaving the room, Jiang Shi also closed the door.
Gu An began to ponder about Lu Qiu Xian.
After Lu Han was killed by the Black Xuan Emperor, how did Lu Qiu Xian survive?
There must be quite a story behind it.
At the same time,
In the mountains, a thousand miles away from Taixuan Sect, a carriage was traveling. Ji Yan'er was meditating on the carriage board when she suddenly opened her eyes, her brows furrowed.
"What's going on... This feeling... What is it, and why can't I remember?" Ji Yan'er muttered to herself, feeling inexplicably uneasy.
In a carriage behind her, a mother and daughter experienced the same sensation, covering their chests and remaining silent. They were engulfed in an indescribable sadness, and the reason for their sorrow eluded them.
Even An Hao, far away in the Immortal Dynasty, felt a response.
He abruptly opened his eyes, his brows furrowed in concentration, and gazed at the setting sun in the distance, confusion evident in his eyes.
He was meditating on a cliff, bound by golden chains of light, unable to stand up.
"Who is severing my cause and effect..." An Hao was astonished. Since obtaining the Heavenly Dao heritage, he had begun to comprehend the Path of Cause and Effect.
However, his understanding of this path was still weak, and he lacked the ability to deduce outcomes for the time being.
Unable to comprehend the situation, he could only blame the Immortal Dynasty for punishing him. He decided not to dwell on it and continued his cultivation.
Being suppressed by the Immortal Dynasty didn't faze him; as long as his master was there, the dynasty wouldn't dare act recklessly.
He was surprised to hear that Autumn Dusk Immortal had been executed by his master. He had met Autumn Dusk Immortal before, and the latter's powerful aura had left a deep impression on him. He never imagined that such a formidable being would also be helpless against his master.
He realized that no matter how powerful the beings he encountered were or how profound their foundations, they seemed insignificant and easily defeated in front of his master.
He couldn't fathom just how strong his master truly was.
He even anticipated what would happen if Yang Immortal Emperor met his master.
Yang Immortal Emperor was currently the acknowledged strongest in the world, but An Hao felt that his master might also be the strongest!
Thinking of his master's strength, An Hao put aside all distractions, and his heart grew fervent.
He wanted to catch up to his master as soon as possible!
Time passed day by day, and before he knew it, the day of the festival arrived. As the sky brightened, Mystery Valley began its preparations.
An Shengtian was chopping wood in the forest, his hair tied back with a thin rope, revealing his stern face.
A female disciple approached with a teapot in hand and asked, "Senior Brother, are you tired? Would you like some spirit tea?"
She looked at An Shengtian with a slightly shy expression.
An Shengtian turned and smiled at her, his smile melting the ice, and said, "Senior Brother is a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator; how could I be tired? But I won't refuse your kind offer. You can leave it here, and I'll bring the teapot back to you."
Just as the female disciple was about to say something, the grass beside them rustled, and a white deer darted past like an arrow. Following closely behind was a male disciple who didn't dare look at An Shengtian and the female disciple, fearing he might disturb them.
An Shengtian looked up and couldn't help but chuckle.
The female disciple was secretly annoyed but didn't want to disturb her senior brother further. She put down the teapot and left.
Inside Mystery Valley, Gu An and Shen Zhen stood side by side, admiring the scenery of the valley's medicinal garden.
"Now that you've seen it, tell me, why did you want to come here?" Gu An turned to Shen Zhen and asked.
Shen Zhen's eyes wandered, as if searching for someone. She muttered, "Something's not right, something's not right."
"What's not right?"
Gu An asked, perplexed. Ever since he saw her today, he felt something was amiss, sensing a peculiar aura about her.
Recently, Shen Zhen's reincarnation karma had been growing stronger, a sensation Gu An had only experienced with Ji Xiaoyu. It indicated that Ji Xiaoyu was awakening her past life memories.
Shen Zhen didn't answer Gu An but walked away.
The direction she was heading was the forest where An Shengtian was.
Gu An followed closely behind, curious about what Shen Zhen was looking for.
Could she be looking for An Shengtian?
Gu An was puzzled, sensing something amiss.
As Shen Zhen entered the forest, she happened to pass by the female disciple. The disciple subconsciously glanced at Shen Zhen, who, with her veiled face, exuded an extraordinary aura, giving her the impression of a celestial maiden, leaving her in a daze.
It wasn't until Gu An passed by that she snapped out of her reverie.
Although she was curious about Shen Zhen's identity, she didn't dare follow. Gu An held considerable authority in Mystery Valley, especially among the new disciples.
Shen Zhen made her way into the forest and, upon seeing An Shengtian, her expression changed slightly.
An Shengtian seemed to sense something and turned his head instinctively. When their gazes met, he frowned, feeling a sense of discomfort.
Shen Zhen's pupils shone with a strange light, and a smile lifted the corners of her veiled mouth.
"What's wrong?" Gu An approached and asked.
Upon seeing him, An Shengtian immediately raised his hand in salute.
Shen Zhen didn't answer Gu An but spoke in a peculiar tone, "Those who defy the Heavenly Dao will face variables..."
An Shengtian's brows furrowed even more, and he suddenly felt a chill, causing him to instinctively feel fear.
Gu An stepped in front of Shen Zhen, frowning as he asked, "Are you alright?"
He raised his hand to pat Shen Zhen's shoulder.
Slap! Shen Zhen suddenly grabbed Gu An's wrist, her eyes turning sinister. "I'm fine. Don't touch me."
[The Evil Beyond Shore has developed hostility towards you and intends to kill you. Do you want to perform a Lifespan Probe on them?]
(End of Chapter)
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