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Chapter 539: The Imperial Dynasty and the Sect
Chapter 539: The Imperial Dynasty and the Sect
Two hundred years had passed since the Buddha Immortal began guiding Zhang Bu Ku's cultivation.
The New Year had just passed, and the Nine Spirit Continent was bathed in bright sunlight. The mountains and rivers were vibrant with life, and flocks of birds soared out from the forests.
Leaning against the trunk of a large tree, Gu An checked his attribute panel.
【Name: Gu An】
【Lifespan: 9,045/77,189,605,409】
【Constitution: Primordial Boundless Body】
【Cultivation: Heaven-Balancing Golden Immortal Realm Completion】
...
Unbeknownst to him, I am already nine thousand years old.
Gu An sighed inwardly, recalling that in ancient Huaxia, the second most powerful person often referred to themselves as nine thousand years old. Nine thousand years was an eternity for mortals, akin to immortality.
Even upon reaching nine thousand years, he still felt young.
Compared to those ancient monsters, he was still a youngster.
Indeed, youth is wonderful!
Gu An's gaze shifted downward, where a small stream meandered through the forest. Across the stream, An Xin was instructing three young disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect, two males and one female, all appearing to be around seventeen or eighteen years old. They showed great respect towards An Xin, fearing they might miss a word of her guidance.
Gu An could hear the thoughts of one of the young men, who was marveling at An Xin's beauty, his face slightly flushed.
This amused Gu An.
An Xin's appearance was already captivating, and with her cultivation at the Scattering Immortal Realm, her aura was extraordinary, akin to a heavenly maiden descending from the heavens. It was no wonder these young men, with their budding emotions, were captivated.
However, due to the rules and the gap in their status, they could only admire from afar.
After a while, An Xin stood up and said, "Alright, you may return now."
The three disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect quickly rose and bowed to her.
The young man who admired An Xin asked, "Master, when can we see you again?"
The other two also looked at An Xin with anticipation.
An Xin smiled softly and said, "If fate allows, we will meet again. I can only guide disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect once, as it is only fair to others."
Upon hearing this, the three disciples felt disappointed but dared not plead, as their master and the sect elders had repeatedly warned them not to offend the Immortal Master.
An Xin waved her sleeves, directly sending them away to a location beyond the sect. She didn't want to waste any more words.
She turned and looked around, waiting for Gu An to appear on the tree branch. Only then did she reveal a smile, which would have left the three disciples in awe had they seen it.
During her previous teachings, An Xin had never smiled, leading the three to believe she couldn't smile.
"Master, Master Yi Qingshan said these three have extraordinary talents. Why do I find them so ordinary?" An Xin asked.
Gu An replied, "Perhaps you haven't discovered their exceptional qualities yet. Everyone has their strengths."
An Xin couldn't help but think of herself and agreed with her master's words. In the end, it was her own cultivation that was lacking. If she were as powerful as her master, she could have even taught an ordinary white spirit mouse to become a Demon King.
Gu An jumped down from the tree and walked towards the Dao Field with An Xin.
An Xin began to tell him about the significant events that had recently occurred within the Heaven and Earth Sect.
According to rumors, a prodigy had emerged within the sect. This disciple, who initially had mediocre talent, had his fiancee taken away by another talented disciple, and his clan was slaughtered. Although many suspected the talented disciple, there was no proof, and people could only pity the unfortunate disciple.
After hundreds of years of silence, this disciple suddenly displayed extraordinary cultivation talent and exceptional combat abilities. He challenged the talented disciple to a life-and-death duel, and the other party agreed.
The life-and-death duel was a rule within the Heaven and Earth Sect. Both parties had to verbally agree in the Law Enforcement Hall and sign a contract before engaging in the deadly battle.
In addition to that, slaying fellow sect members is a grave offense.
Establishing such a rule is to give those who wish to settle grudges an opportunity.
Gu An listened intently, not feeling any sympathy. Such stories were all too common in the mortal world, and there were even more tragic cases than this one.
He didn't even bother to predict the outcome.
In his current state, not everyone could enter his field of vision. Merely taking care of Li Ya and An Hao was already more than enough for him.
Ever since he was relieved of his responsibilities of guarding Taixuan Men and the Great Vast Continent, Gu An's days had become carefree. His current life was his favorite—accumulating lifespan and having infinite time to do whatever he pleased.
Recently, he had been delving into pottery. He planned to create a small city on the edge of his Dao Field, not for any particular gain but for the sheer enjoyment of it.
As Gu An and An Xin chatted leisurely about the events of the Heaven and Earth Sect, far away in Taixuan Men, Long Qing was also troubled by the sect's affairs.
Long Qing was now the acting Sect Master, managing the sect's affairs, while Lu Baitian had long since retired to pursue his cultivation.
In the Elder Hall, Long Qing sat in the main seat, with Long Jun and Candlesun standing on either side. Dozens of elders gathered in front, debating endlessly.
"All these years, the Great Vast Empire has been under the command of Taixuan Men. Li Xuan Dao actually allows his generals to compete with our Taixuan Men's direct disciples for a precious treasure. It's clearly a test!"
"That's right! These years, Li Xuan Dao has become increasingly outrageous!"
"The imperial power shouldn't be controlled by a single person. I think Li Xuan Dao wants to become an existence like the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Dynasty. Don't forget that the Immortal Dynasty initiated war against the Holy Court!"
"With the support of a Holy King, Li Xuan Dao indeed has the qualification to be arrogant."
"
The elders discussed animatedly, and Ji Hantian turned to Long Qing, speaking solemnly, "Long Qing, can you contact your master?"
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
The reason Long Qing felt a headache was because it involved Yang Jian, who he had heard was his master's most beloved disciple.
Long Qing replied, "I can't, but with my master's cultivation, he is definitely watching every move of Taixuan Men."
Ji Hantian fell silent, and the elders exchanged glances.
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An elder named Gu Zong spoke up, "The Great Vast Empire has already dominated numerous sea territories, and while Taixuan Men is growing stronger, its expansion is far less rapid. I believe that instead of suppressing the Great Vast Empire, we should focus on developing Taixuan Men. When Taixuan Men becomes powerful enough, the Great Vast Empire will naturally approach us again."
Upon hearing this, a female elder couldn't help but retort, "Development? How do we develop? We are a sect, and our disciples' primary task is cultivation, not expanding territories. Moreover, as we uphold the righteous path, we cannot engage in plundering."
Her words resonated with many elders.
Candlesun suddenly smiled and said, "Wanting to pursue development? Your opportunity has indeed arrived."
Candlesun was an enlightened being, and his words might hold truth. Moreover, Candlesun had accompanied Long Qing for thousands of years and provided significant assistance to Taixuan Men, earning him high prestige. This was also the reason Long Qing could quickly grasp the power within the sect.
(End of Chapter)
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