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Chapter 566: The Righteous Path, Immortality
Chapter 566: The Righteous Path, Immortality
The outer gate city fell into silence as the cultivators who had rushed to support witnessed the spectacular scene on the Heaven Repairing Platform. They slowed their flight, their gazes fixed on Long Qing.
The Sect Leader had knelt down?
When they turned their attention to Gu An, they couldn't see his true appearance, and some even felt a sense of dizziness.
Seeing his master speaking up for him, Ye Cang finally snapped out of his trance.
Yes, he could seek help from the Heaven Pillar Ancestor, so why couldn't his master seek assistance from his teacher?
At the sight of Cui Xianlin, Ye Cang's heart had already begun to let go of its grudge.
It was only because the dead couldn't be brought back to life that he blamed others.
It was his own fault for causing trouble and failing to protect his sister. Who could he blame?
Ye Cang took a deep breath and faced Gu An. "Thank you, Master, for helping me capture my enemy. My grudge is mine to settle. Master, please don't be disappointed in my master. He, as the Sect Leader, is indeed not in control of his own fate. As his disciple, I have not only failed to relieve his worries but also caused him constant trouble. It is I who have wronged him..."
When Long Qing knelt before him, the hatred in Ye Cang's heart for Long Qing completely dissipated.
Recalling Long Teng's words, he felt ashamed.
Now, he only wanted to kill Cui Xianlin and then leave.
Gu An looked at him and said, "Escaping won't solve the problem. You've caused so much trouble for the Taixuan Sect. Do you think you can just walk away?"
Ye Cang opened his mouth after hearing this, but he didn't know how to respond to this question.
Although he hadn't intentionally killed anyone, his reckless actions along the way had undoubtedly caused immeasurable losses to the Taixuan Sect.
"After your revenge, have a chat with your master, and let him decide your fate."
After speaking, Gu An pushed Cui Xianlin, whose cultivation was already restrained, towards Ye Cang.
At this moment, Cui Xianlin was like an ordinary mortal, and as soon as he regained control of his body, he immediately ran away.
However, Ye Cang appeared out of thin air in front of him, grabbing his throat with one hand and lifting him up.
Gu An turned and left, leaving behind a single sentence, "Zuo Yijian, come with me."
Upon hearing this, Zuo Yijian immediately became excited and hurriedly followed Gu An's footsteps. The two had only taken a few steps before disappearing from the Heaven Repairing Platform.
As Gu An left, Ye Cang could no longer suppress his urge to kill.
"Cui Xianlin, give me back my sister's life!"
Ye Cang shouted with all his might, venting the hatred and pain that had accumulated over thousands of years.
His voice echoed through the heavens, and countless Taixuan Sect cultivators looked up, gazing at the figure on the Heaven Repairing Platform. Their hearts trembled.
What shocked them was not Ye Cang, but the person whom the Sect Leader knelt before.
Who was he?
Not only did he make the Sect Leader kneel, but he also made Ye Cang let go of his grudge against the Taixuan Sect. Such a figure made the Taixuan Sect cultivators' imaginations run wild.
...
The dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, bringing brightness to the Third Medicine Valley.
Under an old tree, Zuo Yijian poured tea for Gu An and then sat down respectfully. Facing Gu An, he couldn't remain calm, feeling both anticipation and anxiety.
Such a significant event had occurred, yet Gu An had called him away, indicating that Gu An had come specifically to find him.
Was he going to accept him as a disciple or ask him to give up guarding the Heaven Repairing Platform?
After twenty thousand years, countless people had advised him to give up, including his son, and he had once wavered, but he still persisted.
Only he himself knew how dull it was to live the same day for ten thousand years.
Gu An listened to Zuo Yijian's heartfelt words and smiled, "Don't be nervous. Although your guarding of the Heaven Repairing Platform doesn't hold much significance for me, your sincerity has moved me."
Zuo Yijian smiled awkwardly after hearing this.
Gu An continued to smile, "I'll give you two choices. One is to become my Sword Attendant and follow me for eternity, and the other is to teach you the sword technique that will lead you to the pinnacle of the world."
"I'm willing to follow you, Master!" Zuo Yijian answered without hesitation.
Gu An looked at him and reminded, "If you follow me, can you give up your family?"
Zuo Yijian replied with determination, "I have already given them up. I've done my best to provide what I can, and choosing to follow you is my decision as a cultivator. I believe that by following you, I will achieve true immortality."
He expressed his desires without any pretense.
This attitude, however, made Gu An like him even more.
Gu An smiled, still smiling, said, "Wait until someone inherits the Heaven Severing Axe's legacy, and then you can come to Wu Shi."
"Wu Shi? What place is that?" Zuo Yijian asked, barely containing his excitement.
"That's my Dao Ground."
After speaking, Gu An began to inquire about the Taixuan Sect's development over the years, although he already knew the answers. He wanted to understand the Taixuan Sect from the perspective of its cultivators.
Zuo Yijian hesitated for a moment, then decided to tell the truth.
"The Taixuan Sect is now a sacred site, still the leader of the righteous path. The sect has grown, and there are always internal conflicts. The Sect Leader has been in seclusion for years, and the authority is in the hands of the Great Elder, Zhu Xing. The Great Elder has been doing a great job..."
Zuo Yijian explained, and Gu An listened attentively.
Time passed.
Long Qing brought Ye Cang back to the Third Medicine Valley and saw Zuo Yijian sitting under a tree from afar, laughing foolishly at a teapot on a small table.
Long Qing hesitated for a moment, then approached Zuo Yijian.
Ye Cang instinctively looked around, searching for his master.
After taking his revenge, he recalled his master's strength, and his heart trembled. Before this, he had thought that the Heaven Pillar Ancestor was the most powerful, but in front of his master, the Heaven Pillar Ancestor had no power to resist.
This incident also served as a wake-up call, making him realize that if he had encountered anyone other than his master, he might have already lost his life.
His admiration and yearning for his master grew, as the latter's actions were not domineering, yet fair and just—the kind of person he aspired to become.
As Long Qing and his disciple approached, Zuo Yijian's smile faded, and he regained his enigmatic and composed demeanor.
Long Qing came before him and paid his respects, asking, "Senior, where has my master gone? Did he leave any instructions?"
Zuo Yijian stood up and replied, "Where he has gone is not something I can inquire about, and he didn't leave any messages."
Long Qing couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.
Zuo Yijian spoke with depth, "Sect Leader, in the future, when you go to the Heaven Repairing Platform, don't just look at the Heaven Severing Axe. The most important thing on the platform is not the inheritance or the sword intent, but the two words of righteousness he left behind."
"What is righteousness?"
"Different people have different understandings, but I believe that what is right is right, and what is wrong is wrong. Righteousness is about leading the moral compass of the mortal realm."
Before his words could land, Zuo Yijian had already disappeared from the spot.
Long Qing fell silent after hearing this.
Ye Cang looked at Long Qing's back, his eyes filled with shame.
After being scolded, he reflected on his master's actions and suddenly realized that his master was the most difficult person to understand.
Ye Cang also began to examine his own heart, wondering what kind of person he truly was.
Was he worthy of the two words of righteousness? Heaven Pillar Ancestor taught him that one should not live for oneself, and cultivation involved competition. But after meeting his master, he suddenly felt that cultivators should have certain beliefs and principles.
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Over thousands of years, he had encountered countless powerful beings, but none could match the demeanor of his master.
His master only spoke a few words, but now as he recalled them, each sentence was filled with profound meaning.
Under the old tree, Long Qing and Ye Cang each pondered their own actions and reflected on their past.
...
Gu An returned to the Primordial Dao Ground and resumed his mundane life. As for how Long Qing would deal with Ye Cang, he couldn't be bothered to care.
Even if the Taixuan Sect were to be destroyed, he wouldn't intervene.
The reason he took action this time was because Ye Cang was also considered his disciple, and his disciples couldn't be enemies of the Taixuan Sect.
Regardless, in Gu An's heart, there was still a lingering thought about the Taixuan Sect.
Gu An sat in a rocking chair reading a book. The large cauldron in the courtyard continued to refine the Dao treasure. This time, the one helping to guard it was not An Xin, but Shen Zhen.
An Xin also needed to cultivate, and Gu An didn't make things difficult for her. Moreover, Shen Zhen was also very interested in treasure refinement.
Shen Zhen kept glancing at Gu An, wanting to speak but stopping herself.
She always felt that Gu An had changed after returning this time, but she couldn't quite pinpoint the specific change.
After reading for a while, Gu An's thoughts wandered to the image of Zui.
Why was that youth trapped in the Desolate Heavenly Tomb?
Why did he stir his heart so?
No!
He needed to open a Lifespan Reincarnation!
Gu An decided to take action. After all, he still had a thousand years of lifespan left, so opening one wouldn't be considered extravagant.
With a thought, a series of prompts appeared before his eyes:
【You consume 10 million years of lifespan to initiate a Reincarnation Evolution】
【Begin connecting to the Great Dao rules】
【Start searching for reincarnation worlds】
【You have the following world choices, select one】
【One, Heavenly Spirit Grand World】
【Two, Ethereal Immortal Court】
【Three, Tai Shi Grand World】
This time, it was no longer the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, but the Heavenly Spirit Grand Realm, with an eight to nine chance of reincarnation into the future.
Gu An wasn't interested in the future, as he had already encountered the extreme heavens before.
His gaze fell on the Ethereal Immortal Court.
Previously, when his lifespan broke through, this place had also appeared, indicating that the Ethereal Immortal Court existed at the Supreme Purity Golden Immortal Realm, and the upper limit would be even higher if born there.
That's it!
Gu An made his choice, and the prompts appeared before his eyes once more:
【You have chosen to reincarnate into the Ethereal Immortal Court】
【Due to the overwhelming Great Dao rules of this world, you temporarily cannot activate the ability to seize lifespan, nor can you activate the stage-specific functions】
【Reincarnation Evolution begins】
Unable to seize lifespan! Upon seeing this prompt, Gu An didn't feel disappointed but instead breathed a sigh of relief.
This was for the best, preventing the reincarnation from spiraling out of control.
However, Lu Han had also started with this setup, and eventually, he activated the ability to seize lifespan. Hopefully, this life would be more stable.
As Gu An thought, he kept his eyes on the prompts.
【In the first year, you are born in the Ethereal Immortal Court's Jinlan Immortal Mansion. You are born with the Immortal Emperor's Eye, and your talent shocks the entire mansion. The mansion lord bestows upon you the name 'Yongsheng.'】
【At the age of two, the Jinlan Immortal Mansion is attacked by a Void Demon. You are taken away, and your eyes are dug out. A misfortune is cast upon you, and the mansion's divination predicts that you won't live past the age of twenty. Unable to accept this fate, your parents, under the guidance of the mansion lord, decide to take you to Spirit Mountain.】
Wow!
Such a tragic start!
Can't live past twenty?
Gu An tensed up. From the Ethereal Immortal Court to Spirit Mountain, could Yongsheng's parents arrive before he turns twenty?
He started to anticipate Yongsheng's ability to evolve lifespan, hoping to break free from destiny.
(End of Chapter)
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