Chapter 490: Heavenly Dao Cycle, A Hundred Billion Years of Lifespan
Chapter 490: Heavenly Dao Cycle, A Hundred Billion Years of Lifespan
When Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley, dusk had already fallen. He called An Xin to accompany him back to his tower.
"Master, is there something wrong?" An Xin asked curiously.
It was rare for Gu An to call her proactively, and whenever he did, it was undoubtedly a matter of great importance.
Gu An smiled and asked, "If I were to prepare to leave, what would you think?"
As soon as An Xin heard this, her face turned serious. She knew her master wasn't joking because, over the years, she had also sensed that something was amiss.
The world was abuzz with the concept of Heavenly Dao, and everyone was expected to believe in it and pursue their fate. Initially, she didn't feel anything unusual, but when she heard her fellow disciples saying that the world's fate was predetermined by Heaven, she realized something was amiss.
She still remembered what Crane Qing Song had said, that the Heavenly Dao didn't want her master to interfere.
Although she wasn't sure if Crane Qing Song could represent the Heavenly Dao, she couldn't help but think deeply about it.
"If you want to leave, then leave. I will definitely follow you, no matter where and when," An Xin said without a hint of hesitation, even seeming a bit impatient.
Gu An shook his head and smiled, asking, "Is there no one or anything you're reluctant to leave behind?"
An Xin replied, "Although I am the top disciple of Medicine Valley and have close relationships with many fellow disciples, I know where everything I have comes from. I only care about my master and senior brother."
She was gentle in nature and meticulous in her interactions with people and matters, but that didn't mean her heart was indecisive.
Gu An could hear her sincerity and knew she wasn't lying.
He lifted the corners of his mouth and said, "In that case, I'll give you a task. Choose a suitable disciple from within the Third Medicine Valley to take over the position of Valley Master in the future. Of course, don't reveal my intentions for now."
An Xin immediately agreed, and then she started asking where Gu An was planning to go, but he didn't answer her.
Because he was still hesitating himself.
The vast universe, with countless heavens and worlds, should he go beyond the heavens or stay in the Heavenly Spirit Great World? It was worth considering.
...
Under the mysterious starry sky, the Heavenly Dao Golden Core emitted endless light, illuminating the entire universe.
Boom!
A gale blew towards Yang Xian Emperor, causing his golden robe to flutter violently. He squinted and looked towards An Hao in front of him.
Ten zhang away, An Hao had his back to him, surrounded by golden flames, his long hair dancing in the wind, and his entire being exuding a soaring aura.
"This aura is almost on par with the Heaven-Earth Flying Immortal. How could his strength have improved so quickly? Something's not right."
Yang Xian Emperor's eyes flickered with suspicion as he thought.
An Hao slowly turned around, glancing at Yang Xian Emperor. His eyes were indifferent, as if he were a different person from before. Yang Xian Emperor frowned.
"Your state seems a bit off," Yang Xian Emperor asked.
An Hao spoke, "A powerful existence has its eyes on the Heavenly Dao Golden Core. They are already waiting for the core to appear in the world."
Yang Xian Emperor narrowed his eyes and asked, "Did the Heavenly Dao Golden Core tell you this?"
An Hao didn't answer but stared at Yang Xian Emperor and said, "The calamity has descended upon the Immortal Dynasty. The battle you're hoping for is probably just a pipe dream."
"Calamity?"
Yang Xian Emperor's brows furrowed even deeper, and he grew more suspicious of An Hao's state.
An Hao spoke in a low voice, "Your Majesty, if the Immortal Dynasty faces the threat of destruction, would you sacrifice yourself to protect it?"
Whoosh!
Yang Xian Emperor heard a sound from behind and turned to look. On the surface of the Heavenly Dao Golden Core, a circle of light appeared and rapidly expanded, reflecting the prosperous scene of the Immortal Dynasty within.
Under his gaze, a hand descended from the heavens, uprooting the continent where the Immortal Dynasty was located and moving it beyond the heavens.
Then, this hand crushed the entire Immortal Dynasty into dust, erasing it completely.
Yang Xian Emperor's face turned grim as the image within the light circle disappeared, leaving only a blurry figure standing inside, seemingly waiting for him.
"The Heavenly Spirit's arch-nemesis has set its sights on this world. The destruction of the Immortal Dynasty is just the beginning; next is the Holy Court. What will you do? The opponent surpasses even the Freedom Immortals."
An Hao spoke, his tone indifferent, as if possessed by some kind of supremely powerful being.
Yang Xian Emperor turned to look at him again and asked, "Who are you, really?"
An Hao's expression remained unchanged as he replied, "I am still An Hao, but these years of training in the Heavenly Cycle have made me different from my past self."
"The Heavenly Cycle?"
"Yes, I have repeatedly experienced the destruction of the Heavenly Spirit Grand Realm, and every time, the outcome is the annihilation of all beings, the shattering of heaven and earth, and the Heavenly Dao Golden Core being taken away by a mysterious and powerful existence. I've been altering the situation in the cycle, but the ending is always the same. As long as heaven and earth are shattered and the heavenly light that envelops them dissipates, that mysterious being will make its move."
An Hao spoke with an enigmatic tone, carrying both melancholy and determination.
The Yang Xian Emperor showed no panic; instead, he stared deeply at An Hao and asked, "If that's the case, what's the point of my sacrifice?"
An Hao turned to look at the Heavenly Dao Golden Core and said, "The Heavenly Dao Golden Core will grant you power, allowing you to surpass the Freedom Immortals. But from then on, you will become a puppet of the Heavenly Dao Golden Core, your emotions will be erased, and you will still be you, but many things will become impossible. And this is in the case of success."
The Yang Xian Emperor's lips curled up in a smile, and he said, "That sounds a lot like the Heavenly Ancestor wandering in the mortal world."
He turned to look at the Heavenly Dao Golden Core, and the figure within the light circle gradually became clearer; it was another him, as if he were looking into a mirror.
Two flames blazed in the Yang Xian Emperor's eyes, growing more intense.
...
Time flew by, and another two hundred years passed.
Third Medicine Valley.
Gu Zong stood before Gu An's pavilion, gazing up at the building with a complex expression on his face.
An Xin stood by his side and said, "Elder Gu, let's go back. If Master returns, I'll inform you."
Gu Yu, who was standing next to Gu Zong, couldn't help but ask, "He's been gone for over a hundred and fifty years. Why hasn't he returned? Could he have really left? The Qin family has already been punished and even kicked out. Why can't he let go of his grudge?"
An Xin shook her head and said, "It's unrelated to that. Master left because of other matters. You're overthinking it."
Gu Yu wanted to say more, but Gu Zong stopped him.
"Let's go. It's time to return. Perhaps we really are overthinking it," Gu Zong sighed and then turned to leave.
Gu Yu had no choice but to follow in his footsteps.
Under a tree not far away, the Blood Prison Great Sage, who was meditating, opened his eyes and watched them leave with a mocking smile on his face.
An Xin turned and left without lingering at the pavilion.
At the same time, inside the pavilion, Gu An had not left. He was lying on a chair, reading a book.
He had concealed his aura and cause and effect, making others believe he wasn't there, even if someone entered at that moment, they wouldn't be able to see him.
After finishing the last page, Gu An summoned his attribute panel.
[Name: Gu An]
[Lifespan: 2,143,999,605,001]
[Constitution: Primordial Boundless Constitution]
[Cultivation: Perfect Luo Heaven Freedom Immortal Realm]
...
99 billion years of lifespan!
He was getting closer to 100 billion years!
Gu An was even more eager for the new lifespan ability, hoping it wouldn't disappoint him.
The reason he pretended to leave early was to prepare for his breakthrough.
The next breakthrough would surely be earth-shattering, and he wasn't sure if his journey to the Cycle Land would alert the Heavenly Spirit Grand Realm. So, he chose to hide himself in advance.
Now, except for the Heavenly Spirit Deity, no one should have noticed his presence.
He got up and began to observe the distant horizon.
He sensed a powerful force approaching the Heavenly Spirit Grand Realm.
Dao Treasury Freedom Immortal! The opponent wasn't aiming to destroy the Heavenly Spirit Grand Realm but was heading towards a corner of it.
That direction was the Immortal Dynasty! Gu An began to wonder about the so-called Heavenly Dao Golden Core and whether it could truly help the Yang Xian Emperor defeat enemies beyond the Freedom Immortals.
Due to his connection with An Hao, Gu An often paid attention to the Heavenly Dao Golden Core.
The Heavenly Dao Golden Core's unique space, and he was able to sense it because he had secretly left the Dao Annihilation Life Seal on An Hao.
He could feel An Hao's changes, and An Hao's Heavenly Dao Fortune was even more intense than that of a puppet like Crane Qing Song.
(End of Chapter)
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