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Chapter 502: A Thousand Years, Ten Thousand Years
Chapter 502: A Thousand Years, Ten Thousand Years
The morning sun pierced through the forest, shining upon the stream, and the ripples glistened.
Gu An still sat on that rock, and it had been a year since he left Taixuan Sect. The Wu Shi Dao Site was now filled with various medicinal herbs, and in just a few years, his lifespan income would increase, making it easy to surpass the peak.
An Xin, Shen Zhen, and the others also began their closed-door cultivation, and Gu An would come to the site daily to teach Yi Xiaqiang and the other four.
Every day, Yi Xiaqiang and the four had to climb mountains and ford streams, and it was very exhausting at first. After a year of cultivation, they had become accustomed to it and even treated this journey as part of their training.
While waiting for them, Gu An was observing Zhen Qin.
Ever since Ye Lan's departure, Zhen Qin had been training outside for many years, encountering numerous opportunities. Unfortunately, she was about to reach her limit.
She was still far from reaching the Nirvana Realm.
Zhen Qin seemed to sense her destiny and was preparing to take revenge on the Ephemeral Ghost Mother.
Su Han's death had always been a thorn in Zhen Qin's heart. Her efforts in cultivation were also driven by the desire to avenge her senior brother.
"Su Han, oh Su Han, you thought you had good intentions, but did you ever consider that because of your kindness, your junior sister bears a thousand years of hatred, only ending with death."
Gu An muttered to himself, sighing at the complexities of human nature and fate.
Su Han's corpse had long been moved from Nianchu Dongfu to Beyond the World Cave by Gu An, and it was now placed in a cave within the Dao Site.
His soul had already departed with the cycle of reincarnation, but his body was well-preserved. Gu An could use cause and effect to find his reincarnated soul.
He initially didn't want to do this, but seeing Zhen Qin about to reach her end, he wondered if he should fulfill his disciple's last wish.
Just as Gu An was pondering, a sound of breaking through the air came.
Yi Xiaqiang, now a year older, held a wooden sword and rushed over, flying like a bird through the forest.
Gu An raised his hand, circling it around his neck, and used two fingers to pinch the tip of the wooden sword.
Yi Xiaqiang was forcefully stopped, and his feet landed on the ground as he subconsciously stumbled backward.
He looked up at Gu An and shook his numb right hand, exclaiming, "Master, you're so amazing! Are you a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator?"
Gu An stood up, took the wooden sword, and smiled, "You've been discovered. With your abilities, you still want to ambush your master?"
Yi Xiaqiang stiffened his neck and said, "What ambush? I just wanted to show Master my cultivation results."
At this moment, the other four arrived and bowed to Gu An.
Gu An not only taught them cultivation techniques but also etiquette and the principles of conduct. In just one year, he had instilled a sense of chivalry in the five of them.
Even with their cultivation and abilities, the five did not bully ordinary people. Instead, they helped the weak and fought against the strong. In their hometown and the surrounding hundred li, they had already gained a good reputation.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Gu An threw the wooden sword to Yi Xiaqiang and said, "Today, I will teach you the Sword Mastery Technique."
The five of them didn't get too excited after hearing this. The Sword Mastery Technique didn't sound like a powerful ability, especially since they practiced sword techniques daily.
Gu An saw through their lack of interest but didn't say more. He began teaching them the incantations on his own.
...
Within the mysterious space, Yang Xian Emperor walked towards the Heavenly Dao Golden Core, his gaze no longer as fervent as before upon seeing the majestic core.
After experiencing the Battle Court's calamity, he felt that the Heavenly Dao Golden Core couldn't grant him the power to dominate everything, and the Heavenly Dao also lacked the heart to save all living beings.
Whether it was the Immortal Dynasty or the Holy Court, most people felt a sense of mission to shoulder the fate of all living beings. Since embarking on the cultivation path, they had done good deeds and evil deeds, but they all believed that as long as they became powerful, they should protect all living beings.
Yang Xian Emperor was no exception. He believed that he should be the master of heaven and earth and must protect all life.
He walked towards An Hao, who was still meditating and comprehending the Heavenly Dao Golden Core.
"Your master has left," Yang Xian Emperor said.
Upon hearing this, An Hao immediately opened his eyes and looked at Yang Xian Emperor, his brows furrowing.
Yang Xian Emperor continued, "He left with a few of his disciples, and he took your junior sister with him."
An Hao's furrowed brows relaxed upon hearing this, and he asked, "It's good that he left. This world is becoming more and more chaotic. My master can save the world once or twice, but he can't always intervene. Otherwise, he will eventually attract the attention of even stronger beings. With my junior sister by his side, I can finally be at ease."
"The Yang Xian Emperor turned his gaze towards the Heavenly Dao Golden Core, saying, "An Hao, I suddenly feel that this Golden Core no longer represents the Heavenly Dao."
An Hao looked at him, the fiery light of the Heavenly Dao's radiance illuminating his face, his expression filled with complexity.
"So, what do you plan to do?" An Hao asked.
He, too, did not believe in the Heavenly Dao, and his understanding of the Heavenly Dao Golden Core was merely a means to rapidly enhance his strength.
The world was ever-changing, and despite his exceptional talent, he felt a sense of urgency in his heart.
If he were to die on the path of cultivation, after a thousand or ten thousand years, there would surely be no one left in the world who would remember him.
The Yang Xian Emperor slowly said, "I wish to contend for the Heavenly Dao Theory."
After hearing this, An Hao fell silent.
The mysterious space became quiet, and the shadows of the two were elongated.
...
Spring passed and autumn arrived, and five years swiftly went by.
The Dao site was vast, but few people lived there, making each day tranquil and calming Gu An's heart.
Every day, he instructed Yi Xiaqiang and the other four, planting and harvesting flowers, writing books, and practicing calligraphy. Gu An didn't find it boring at all; instead, he felt fulfilled.
Five years later, Yi Xiaqiang and the others had all reached adulthood and successfully established their foundations.
In the scorching summer, within the woods by a small stream.
Gu An looked at the grown-up group of five, feeling how quickly time had passed.
"Master, I want to change my name. From now on, call me Yi Qingshan," Yi Xiaqiang suddenly said, and the other four followed suit.
"I want to change mine too. I'll be Lin Chuan."
"I'll be Cheng Meng."
"I want to change my surname as well. I'll be Gu Changsheng."
"You're shameless. In that case, I'll take the surname Gu and be known as Gu Chengdao."
Hearing their words, Gu An sighed helplessly and smiled, not stopping them.
As the five changed their names, their fates also transformed, and Gu An saw their future.
Gu An cleared his throat and said, "You've already established your foundations. In just a few years, you'll surpass me. I don't want to be surpassed by you. From now on, don't come here anymore. Go out and seek a broader path of immortality."
Upon hearing this, Yi Qingshan and the others fell silent. They didn't argue, as they had already wanted to leave for the past two years. Having interacted with cultivators from the cultivation world, they knew how vast it was, and their hearts longed for it.
"Master, we..." Cheng Meng couldn't help but speak up.
Before she could finish, Gu An raised his hand and said, "There's no need for such filial gestures. I came here to isolate myself from the world and cultivate in peace. You've disturbed me for so many years; it's time to let me be, right?"
Yi Qingshan immediately knelt down and bowed to Gu An, and the other four quickly followed suit, also kneeling and bowing.
Looking at Yi Qingshan, Gu An thought of Lu Jiujia.
Lu Jiujia's figure and Yi Qingshan's overlapped, becoming one new person.
Gu An didn't feel sorrow; instead, he smiled and accepted their bows.
Yi Qingshan stood up and said, "Once a master, always a father. When we achieve immortality and enlightenment, we will definitely return to repay you."
The others echoed his words, and Gu An pretended to be impatient, waving them off as the five bid their farewells.
After taking a few steps, Yi Qingshan couldn't help but turn back, just like the first time he parted with Gu An. He looked at Gu An under the shade of the tree, and the emotions of reluctance from his youth resurfaced.
Now, he was stronger than he had been six years ago. He didn't let his emotions control him and quickly turned back, disappearing into the woods with his companions.
Gu An stretched his arms and yawned, twisting his neck. "Finally, they're gone. See you again in a thousand years."
He turned and walked in the other direction of the woods.
Just as he crossed the small stream, a plump white mouse rushed out. Its body quickly shrank, landing on Gu An's shoulder.
"Master, were those five your disciples?" The White Spirit Mouse asked curiously, still with the childish voice of a young boy.
Gu An laughed and said, "Of course they are. Why do you ask?"
"You only taught them for a few years before sending them away. I thought they were like the disciples from the Third Medicine Valley and Mystic Valley."
"They'll be back. In the future, they'll accompany us for a thousand or ten thousand years, and you'll still be their support."
"Really?"
The White Spirit Mouse's eyes widened, its expression filled with astonishment.
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