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Chapter 511: The First Genius
Chapter 511: The First Genius
Gu An looked at Li Xuandao, who was kneeling before him, and felt a surge of emotion.
In the beginning of their cultivation, Li Xuandao had offered him a lot of support. Although Gu An already possessed the power to protect himself, Li Xuandao, unaware of his true cultivation level, treated him like a junior. Throughout their interactions, Li Xuandao had never bullied or mistreated him, always maintaining a friendly attitude.
The Heaven's End Valley provided by Li Xuandao was a significant part of Gu An's lifespan income during the first half of his life. From the very beginning, the valley had been planted with high-grade medicinal herbs, which were of utmost importance to Gu An before he turned a hundred years old.
Additionally, Li Xuandao had treated Ye Yan, Yang Jian, and Wu Xin very well, so Gu An had always held a positive impression of him.
Gu An felt that there was a bond of friendship between them. Every time they chatted, it was a pleasant experience. However, as the emperor, Li Xuandao was always busy, and the two rarely met.
The last time they met was over two thousand years ago.
Li Xuandao had successfully achieved Nirvana, but his apparent cultivation level was that of the Fusion Realm. He had his own connections, but compared to the power behind Li Ling Tian and his mother's Yang family, the forces he had gathered were not strong enough.
"Stand up," Gu An said softly, helping Li Xuandao to his feet.
Li Xuandao took a deep breath after standing up and said, "You really didn't leave."
Gu An smiled and said, "It seems we are indeed kindred spirits. You know what I'm thinking."
Hearing this, Li Xuandao realized that Gu An had seen through his hidden cultivation level, but he wasn't too surprised, given Gu An's high cultivation base.
"Let's sit and chat," Gu An gestured, and Li Xuandao nodded, turning to walk towards the table.
As they sat down, Li Xuandao looked at Gu An, who seemed like an immortal lord, and felt a mix of emotions—surprise, relief, and a sense of being honored.
He never expected that he could truly summon Gu An.
Gu An, who had left the Taixuan Sect, did not abandon him. How could Li Xuandao not be moved?
"Tell me, how can I help you?" Gu An asked. Even though he could have predicted it, he wanted to hear it from Li Xuandao himself. This process would also help Li Xuandao calm his emotions.
Li Xuandao took a deep breath and began to explain his predicament.
As Li Ling Tian grew older, he became restless with his position as the crown prince. The Yang family, backing the empress, grew increasingly impatient and kept instigating him.
The Yang family had produced a genius who had joined the Human Peak, an even more formidable place than all the sects in the Broken Sea Region. Li Xuandao's hidden cultivation level was insignificant compared to the Human Peak.
What Li Xuandao feared was not Li Ling Tian, but the Human Peak!
Gu An listened patiently, and after Li Xuandao finished, he sighed, "That Li Ling Tian has never been a well-behaved child, but that's normal. Born into the royal family, how could he not aspire for imperial power?"
Li Xuandao's face turned slightly embarrassed, and he said, "It's not his fault, but the imperial throne is a matter of means. At least under my governance, the Taicang Empire has been developing very well."
This was indeed true. The Taicang Empire had enjoyed thousands of years of peace, and even in times of prosperity, there were internal conflicts. However, Li Xuandao always managed to resolve them.
Gu An also didn't think that Li Xuandao should abdicate as long as the people of the Taicang Empire were doing well, and Li Xuandao's longevity allowed him to remain on the throne.
Li Xuandao looked at Gu An with a nervous heart.
In his opinion, the Human Peak didn't pose a threat to Gu An, and there was no need for Gu An to help him deal with it. Even if he devoted all his efforts, Gu An probably wouldn't care.
Gu An said, "How about this: I'll have Yang Jian come to help you and serve you from now on. What do you think?"
The reason for this arrangement was that Yang Jian recently wanted to leave the Holy Court, and he was also the first person to defeat Li Ling Tian, which could prolong their destined rivalry.
Even to this day, Li Ling Tian still considered Yang Jian as his target.
Upon hearing this, Li Xuandao's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Really?"
He had always admired Yang Jian since the first time he laid eyes on him and had wanted to recruit Yang Jian. That was why he had previously gathered the power of the empire to forge a suitable divine weapon for Yang Jian.
"Of course. He'll be here in a few days," Gu An replied with a smile, believing that Li Xuandao could go even further.
No matter how the future unfolded, having multiple powerful forces coexist was a better situation for all living beings. If the world were ruled by a single power, it would be more prone to trouble.
Just like before, when the Holy Court ruled the world, demon cultivators could slaughter an entire region, and the truth could be easily suppressed by the Holy King.
Based on this idea, Gu An also hoped that the Taicang Empire could go further.
Of course, he would only facilitate connections and not personally intervene.
In fact, Yang Jian also had a favorable impression of Li Xuandao, and their collaboration might be beneficial for both of them.
Hearing Gu An's promise, Li Xuandao felt incredibly elated, as if the frustration in his chest had vanished.
He already knew that Yang Jian had regained his Holy King identity, and the current Yang Jian could help him counter the Human Peak. At the very least, Human Peak would give Yang Jian some face.
"How have you been these years?" Gu An continued, engaging in small talk with Li Xuandao.
Li Xuandao didn't hide anything and sincerely shared his experiences. The two seemed to have returned to the Heaven's End Valley of over four thousand years ago, chatting happily.
An entire hour passed before Gu An finally left.
Watching Gu An come and go like the wind, leaving no trace of his aura, Li Xuandao couldn't help but exclaim sincerely, "This is a true immortal!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu An had already arrived at the Human Peak.
Gu An summoned Zhu Xinglan and instructed him to handle the matter, not allowing anyone to interfere in the internal affairs of the Taicang Empire.
Zhu Xinglan immediately set out to carry out the task.
Even without the identity of the Dao Support Sword Lord, Gu An could easily resolve this issue.
The Yang Family was considered powerful in the Broken Sea Domain, but in the Human Peak, their influence didn't reach the top.
After giving the instructions, Gu An rested in the courtyard. After some time, Zhu Xinglan returned, delighted to see his master back.
Gu An was pleased with Zhu Xinglan's diligent efforts over the years, so he imparted divine abilities to him, leaving Zhu Xinglan even more pleasantly surprised.
...
In the Taicang Empire, within a mansion.
Li Ling Tian sat in the main seat, his face filled with impatience.
In the hall, over a dozen people stood, discussing how to rebel. They even argued over the matter.
Li Ling Tian was so annoyed that he couldn't help but speak up, "Enough! No matter what, he's still my father. At most, he'll be overthrown, but he won't be harmed!"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent and turned to look at him.
Li Ling Tian was exceptionally talented, and even though he was still in the Immortal Dao Realm, the aura he exuded was incredibly powerful, capable of dominating the scene.
"Don't you understand what the imperial authority means to your father? There will be casualties in the struggle for the throne!"
A domineering voice echoed from outside the hall, and a white-robed man walked in, basked in the sunlight.
Everyone turned to look, their faces filled with joy.
An elder exclaimed excitedly, "Yang An, you're finally back!"
Yang An, the Yang Family's top genius and a disciple of the Human Peak!
He possessed a graceful and refined demeanor, exuding an extraordinary aura with every movement. As he entered the room, Li Ling Tian's aura dissipated.
Li Ling Tian looked at Yang An, his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
He felt resistant and wary of Yang An.
The crowd made way, and Yang An walked straight up to Li Ling Tian, lifting his chin slightly and looking down at him. "The Yang Family wants you to ascend the throne. This is your honor. You shouldn't be indecisive. When Li Xuandao ascended the throne, his hands were stained with the blood of many of his blood brothers."
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