Chapter 453: Transcendence Beyond the Ninth Layer of the Immortal Path
Chapter 453: Transcendence Beyond the Ninth Layer of the Immortal Path
After being admonished by Gu An, the Blood Prison Great Sage abandoned his plan to scare the White Spirit Rat. He wasn't upset, as Gu An's care for the White Spirit Rat extended to him as well.
Gu An continued to wander around the Outer City, only leaving at dusk. Before departing, the Blood Prison Great Sage intentionally transformed into a bull demon to carry him away.
The Blood Prison Great Sage still remembered his duty as a mount, even though Gu An told him it wasn't necessary. He insisted on doing so.
He wasn't foolish; if Gu An said he didn't need him as a mount, he knew that Gu An could easily find another bull demon to replace him the next day.
Gu An was satisfied with the Blood Prison Great Sage's attitude, as he could guess what the Blood Prison Great Sage was thinking.
Indeed, with Gu An's current abilities, finding a mount wouldn't be difficult. He might not even need to search, as others would offer to provide him with one upon seeing he had no mount.
Gu An wouldn't force the Blood Prison Great Sage, but if the latter wanted to follow him, he wouldn't refuse. At the very least, the Blood Prison Great Sage wouldn't be wasting his efforts.
Sitting on the bull demon's back, Gu An felt the breeze on his face as he took out the Divine Principle Discourse once more and continued reading.
Although this book was a copy, Gu An could sense a unique Dao Intent between the lines.
The creator of such a book was likely a being of the Dao Fruit Realm.
Beyond the Heavens, there were numerous great worlds, and Gu An had sensed the aura of the Dao Treasury Freedom Immortal before, but it was always fleeting and hidden. As for the Profound Origin Freedom Immortal, he hadn't encountered any yet.
The appearance of the Divine Principle Discourse wasn't a coincidence. Through divination, Gu An discovered that they had descended upon various places in the same year, indicating that the being behind them had set their sights on the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
Currently, there were already over ten Freedom Immortals within the Heavenly Spirit Great World, secretly fighting in the shadows. Even if they encountered each other, they would settle their disputes outside the world, maintaining the stability of the world.
Gu An wasn't worried about the appearance of another Dao Treasury Freedom Immortal, as they posed no threat to him.
Moreover, he had already started preparing for his next breakthrough plan.
The Blood Prison Great Sage didn't fly particularly fast, and by the time they reached the Third Medicine Valley, the moon had already risen.
After landing, Gu An didn't head upstairs but instead walked towards a distant courtyard.
With the number of disciples in the Third Medicine Valley surpassing five thousand, more and more disciples chose to stay, forcing An Xian to establish a set of criteria for those who wished to remain. Thus, the most challenging part was no longer becoming a formal disciple but rather being selected to stay.
Of course, this rule applied to new disciples who joined after the rule was established. Older disciples who wished to stay were still welcome, and Gu An treated them as he always had.
Along the way, Gu An continuously acknowledged the disciples' greetings.
Upon reaching the quiet courtyard, he could sense Zhu Xhi cultivating inside.
He surveyed the courtyard and then walked to the door, raising his hand.
The knock on the door quickly prompted Zhu Xhi to open it. Seeing Gu An, she immediately bowed in greeting.
"May I come in and chat with you?" Gu An asked with a smile.
Hearing this, Zhu Xhi hurriedly made way and invited Gu An inside.
Having known each other for a hundred years, she greatly respected Gu An and wasn't worried that he would harm her.
She believed that if Gu An were truly hypocritical, he wouldn't be able to maintain such a facade for so long, even if he were a powerful cultivator interacting with others daily. Moreover, from Gu An's perspective, there was no need for pretense, as he had already made the entire world submit to him. Who could stop him?
Zhu Xhi admired Gu An's ability to restrain his desires, more so than those powerful individuals who acted recklessly.
Entering the room, Gu An noticed that Zhu Xhi's room was clean and simple, without excessive decorations. A refreshing fragrance filled the air, making one feel relaxed and at ease.
Gu An sat down at the table, and Zhu Xhi began to pour tea for him after closing the door.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhu Xhi sat across from Gu An and asked, "Master, is there something you need?"
As a disciple of the Third Medicine Valley, she should address Gu An as her master.
Gu An smiled and said, "Did you recently obtain a book?"
Zhu Xhi, puzzled, asked, "What book?"
"The Divine Principle Discourse."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xhi's face changed slightly. She immediately took out a copied version of the Divine Principle Discourse and asked, "Is this the book? Master, do you want it?"
Previously, when Gu An had divined the Divine Principle Discourse, he calculated that one of the authentic texts was in Zhu Xhi's possession. A few months ago, when Zhu Xhi went out to break through her cultivation, she had stumbled upon it by chance.
But how could there be so many coincidences?
Gu An did not take the Divine Principle Discourse from her hand but instead said leisurely, "Zhu Xhi, I've known what kind of person you are for a long time. When you were still at the Moonfall Divine Lake, I noticed you. You like to steal medicinal herbs."
Zhu Xhi widened her beautiful eyes and subconsciously stood up and retreated.
Gu An stared at her and said, "You are wary of everyone, so I didn't expose you. The reason I took you in was first because of your talent, and second, because you haven't committed any great evil. There's still hope for you. I can provide you with an abundance of medicinal herbs, but I also need you to trust me. As for why I've been paying attention to you for so long, it's simply because your physique is special. Haven't you always wanted to know the origin of your bloodline?"
Hearing this, Zhu Xhi's panic subsided significantly. She cautiously approached the table and said, "Master, I haven't stolen any medicinal herbs in the Third Medicine Valley."
What she said was true. The Third Medicine Valley offered excellent treatment, and the words An Xian had spoken to her privately had already spread. Many influential families were trying to win her over, believing she could become a direct disciple of the Dao Support Sword Venerable.
Gu An said, "I know, so I haven't asked you about it. The reason I called you here today is that this book, the Divine Principle Discourse, is extraordinary. It might bring trouble to you and the Third Medicine Valley."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xhi immediately took out the Divine Principle Discourse.
The real Divine Principle Discourse was a red-covered book, looking as if it were stained with blood. Its very appearance gave off an eerie feeling.
Gu An used his finger to draw a line in the air, and the Divine Principle Discourse in Zhu Xhi's hand flew out, landing on the table near Gu An's arm.
Zhu Xhi secretly admired his formidable abilities.
Her current cultivation was not low; she had merely hidden her strength. But facing Gu An, she felt her spiritual energy was fragile and inadequate, and she didn't even have time to react.
Gu An said, "This book likely came from beyond the heavens and is the work of a being who has transcended the ninth level of the Immortal Path. It will continuously merge with your cause and effect and fortune. The more you use it, the more inseparable you'll become from it, eventually falling under its control. To avoid being influenced, you must transcend the Freedom Immortal Realm and even surpass its creator."
Transcend the ninth level of the Immortal Path? Zhu Xhi was scared pale, and she cautiously asked, "Master, what should I do?"
Gu An smiled and said, "Do you like this book?"
"I like it, no, I just like its power," Zhu Xhi answered honestly. This book had led her to believe it was a treasure of the Immortal Path, so she had hidden it well.
Gu An smiled and said, "I can let you keep it, but don't use it. I will teach you to control its power. If any being contacts you because of it, you must tell me."
Zhu Xhi agreed without hesitation. She had no reason to favor the being behind the Divine Principle Discourse.
Third chapter!
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