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Chapter 583: An Unprecedented Golden Age
Chapter 583: An Unprecedented Golden Age
After his breakthrough, Gu An did not leave immediately. He stood within the longevity barrier and began observing the Reincarnation Abyss Dao Sea.
Having reached the Open Heaven Great Immortal realm, the Reincarnation Abyss Dao Sea became even clearer in Gu An's eyes.
The number of heavens and the number of living beings within the Reincarnation Abyss Dao Sea far exceeded that of the Heavenly Spirit Grand World's universe, and by more than tenfold.
With stronger Great Dao rules and more creations, it was enough to nurture even more formidable existences.
Just among the Open Heaven Great Immortals, Gu An detected three of them, one in the Abyss Imperial City and the other two hidden in the shadows.
Where there is independent consciousness, contradictions easily arise. These three Open Heaven Great Immortals clearly did not share the same intentions, and their fortunes restrained each other, dividing the central region of the Reincarnation Abyss Dao Sea into three parts.
Besides observing the forces within the Reincarnation Abyss Dao Sea, Gu An was also curious about the creations there.
Numerous unique races lived there, some even beyond the perception of the naked eye, existing within the Great Dao itself. Other lifeforms were formed by the gathering of countless fallen stars, constantly changing in shape.
Strange and wondrous, these new and bizarre phenomena bombarded Gu An's perception.
Witnessing these new phenomena also allowed Gu An to gain insights into the Great Dao.
The nature of mana in Open Heaven Great Immortals was entirely different from that of Supreme Purity Golden Immortals, like the difference between clouds and mud. From Supreme Purity Golden Immortal to Open Heaven Great Immortal, although there were more creations and mysteries, the most significant thing Gu An felt was power.
Pure power!
Their physical bodies, souls, senses, and mana were all without weakness, a comprehensive display of strength!
It was impossible for a Supreme Purity Golden Immortal to annihilate an Open Heaven Great Immortal!
Indeed, it was impossible, a vast difference in the essence of life!
After this breakthrough, Gu An felt he could relax for a while and enjoy the power of being an Open Heaven Great Immortal.
Of course, this relaxation was based on the premise of completing his herb-gathering task.
Even after reaching the Open Heaven Great Immortal realm, Gu An did not want to stop his pursuit of strength.
Open Heaven Great Immortal was not enough!
Gu An stood within the longevity barrier, observing for a long time before choosing to teleport back.
Above, numerous powerful figures continued to pass by, and no one noticed Gu An's departure.
...
Upon returning to the Primordial Dao Ground, the sky had not yet brightened. Gu An wandered through the forest, using his Open Heaven Great Immortal senses to perceive the myriad things in the world.
After his breakthrough, he had only two hundred billion years of lifespan left. This lifespan was almost equivalent to immortality for mortals, but he felt it was precarious.
He needed to accumulate at least two trillion years of lifespan before daring to challenge a higher realm.
He even felt that two trillion years of lifespan was insufficient!
As long as the Reincarnation Abyss Dao Sea and the Heavenly Court did not intervene, Gu An had more than enough time to wait. He hoped that in the future, not just a million years, but tens of millions of years would pass without encountering a situation that required his direct intervention.
When the sun rose, Gu An began to inspect his various herb gardens. Those who encountered him, including his disciples, felt that he had changed, but they couldn't pinpoint what exactly was different.
In the end, his disciples could only conclude that after helping his descendants break free from their destined fate, Gu An had relieved some pressure, which led to his apparent change.
It wasn't until noon that Gu An left the Dao Ground.
He took a step and appeared before Jiang Qiong, startling her.
After a brief complaint, Jiang Qiong happily attended to Gu An. She led him to her herb garden, where trees resembling peach blossoms grew, filling the garden with a pink hue, creating a picturesque scene.
As they sat down, Jiang Qiong poured wine for Gu An and asked, "Was the figure that appeared in the sky earlier you? Although your attire was different, I recognized you at a glance."
Gu An smiled and replied, "It was me, and yet not me. That was just my past life. My descendants from my past life condensed their bloodline's Dharma image and summoned my past life's body."
Over the long years, although Jiang Qiong didn't cultivate in the Primordial Dao Ground, she always received Gu An's care. Sometimes, she would inexplicably gain enlightenment, and she wasn't foolish enough to attribute it to her own extraordinary talent. She believed it was Gu An's care that brought her these insights.
Gu An didn't explain, and she didn't ask.
More than the breakthrough in cultivation, she was happiest that Gu An still remembered her.
"Past life? With your high cultivation, how far back is your past life?" Jiang Qiong asked curiously.
Gu An gave ambiguous answers, trying his best to satisfy her curiosity.
Looking at Jiang Qiong in her white dress, resembling a celestial maiden, Gu An couldn't help but recall their first meeting over twenty thousand years ago. Back then, Jiang Qiong was in a pitiful state, resembling a zombie.
Years had passed, and her temperament had become even more outstanding, except for one flaw.
This fellow still didn't like wearing shoes, her bare feet exposed.
Seemingly noticing Gu An's gaze, Jiang Qiong didn't blush but instead humphed, "I'm only this casual within my own Dao Ground. Outside, I'm the founding ancestor of the Gathering Flowers Sect, and I must maintain my dignity."
"Gu An asked with a smile, "How has the Ju Hua Sect been doing lately?"
He was well-informed, but he still wanted to ask Jiang Qiong.
Compared to Jiang Qiong, he could be considered all-knowing, but when interacting with people, one must engage in conversation.
Jiang Qiong also cherished the opportunity to spend time with Gu An and spoke earnestly about the development of the Ju Hua Sect.
As the Taixuan Sect grew stronger, the sects on the continent either submitted or relocated. The Ju Hua Sect chose the latter, and the Taixuan Sect did not make things difficult for them, even providing them with resources.
The Ju Hua Sect is now located on an archipelago, with trade islands similar to the Xian Island, and there are no dominant sects nearby. The only danger is the powerful demonic creatures that occasionally appear in the sea, causing losses to the sect.
Jiang Qiong has long been a hands-off manager, often in seclusion, and rarely has any issues that require her attention.
"It's developing steadily, but it's too stable, which is a bit of a concern," Qiong sighed.
She doesn't leave the Ju Hua Sect because it was founded by her, and she has established too many connections here, making it hard for her to let go.
Gu An smiled and said, "Rest assured, soon, the heavens will present numerous great opportunities, and the Ju Hua Sect will encounter them too. What you need to do is seize these opportunities."
He was referring to the Battle Court's legacy, half of which Gu An had already distributed, scattering it in the soil and seabed across the world.
Although it was only half, it was enough to overturn the entire Heavenly Spirit Grand World and propel it to unprecedented heights.
The nearby seas contained some treasures from the Battle Court, including magical artifacts, cultivation technique inheritances, and profound celestial materials. This was Gu An's preference, and if the Ju Hua Sect seized this opportunity, it was not impossible for them to become a top-tier sect in the future.
"Really?" Jiang Qiong asked excitedly.
Gu An smiled and said, "Why would I lie to you? In a few thousand years, I will bestow upon you a supreme treasure, giving you the strength to protect your sect."
The higher his cultivation realm, the more carefree Gu An's actions became. He no longer worried excessively about consequences and did whatever he pleased, especially when it came to taking care of those around him.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qiong became even happier. She stood up, moved closer to Gu An, and reached out to touch his chest, giggling, "What's the occasion today? Why are you being so nice to me? Or, have you finally developed mortal desires and started to miss me?"
Gu An pushed her away and humphed, "Nonsense! I read the Spring and Autumn Annals."
"What's the Spring and Autumn Annals? Is it a despicable book like the Taixuan Secret Manual?"
Hearing Jiang Qiong mention the Taixuan Secret Manual, Gu An couldn't help but feel a bit tense.
"What's the Taixuan Secret Manual? I don't know."
"Haha, I've heard that the author, Shen Zhen, has an extremely close relationship with you. What do you do and talk about when you're alone together? Can you share it with me?"
Jiang Qiong smirked, her eyes filled with mischief.
She wasn't angry about Gu An's little obsession; instead, she felt that with such a quirk, Gu An seemed more genuine.
The Dao Sword Sovereign was too powerful and on a different level, making it hard for her to imagine.
Compared to the formidable Gu An, she preferred the initial Gu An who was cautious and had his own calculations.
The two began to bicker, with Gu An constantly making excuses, which only made Jiang Qiong more enthusiastic.
As night fell, Gu An chose to stay at Jiang Qiong's Dao Ground for the night, sharing his insights with her.
...
In the depths of the cosmic starry sky, the stars shone brilliantly, and the light clouds surged, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
Palaces hung in the air above a massive light cloud, which resembled a spiral staircase. Countless structures adorned the surface, making these palaces seem like grains of sand, but in reality, each building was enormous.
On a cliff, Ji Xiaoyu, dressed in white with a black robe over it, sat in meditation. She wore a silver-inlaid phoenix crown with a red Dao pattern on her forehead, making her appear even more divine.
Suddenly, the Sun and Moon Ming Emperor appeared behind her and bowed respectfully, his face filled with excitement. "Your Majesty, the Dust Emperor has foreseen that the Heavenly Spirit Grand World will welcome unprecedented fortune. We hope to move the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm into the Heavenly Spirit Grand World. The other two Emperors have agreed. Your Majesty, it's time for us to return!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu slowly opened her eyes, and a gleam flashed across them. The Grand Dao Essence and light clouds in her gaze froze, as if time had solidified.
Her pupils reflected the majestic scenery of the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, and her eyes held a hint of mysterious meaning.
(End of Chapter)
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