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Chapter 607: Tian Hao and Gu An
Chapter 607: Tian Hao and Gu An
The projected selves from the three thousand worlds were all pursuing the path of Cause and Effect, dedicating their entire lives and energies to it. Although Gu An wasn't sure how long they had lived or what realms they had eventually attained, the collective insights they had gained about the path of Cause and Effect were vast and immeasurable.
Gu An looked at Tian Hao, and in his eyes, Tian Hao's future rapidly unfolded.
Two hundred million years!
Three hundred million years!
Five hundred million years!
Soon, Tian Hao's life of one billion years was laid out before Gu An's eyes.
Gu An saw countless fate lines on Tian Hao's body, and among them, one was the brightest. It was a fate unaffected by the interference of the current Grand World's power, a destiny predetermined by Heaven. Following this line, Gu An could see all of Tian Hao's future.
Tian Hao would become the strongest in the Heavenly Spirit Grand World. He would embark on the path of the Great Dao, challenge other Vast Universes, and even venture into the realms beyond the Vast Universe.
This was a legendary path, and he had never tasted defeat.
Tian Hao felt nervous under Gu An's gaze and lowered his eyes, not daring to meet his eyes.
The others also sensed a sharp and intimidating aura from Gu An, and none of them dared to speak, thinking that their noise had disturbed Gu An and made him unhappy.
Everyone felt tense, as this was the first time they had faced Gu An's anger.
Fortunately, Gu An's cold expression soon faded.
"Why are you all staring at me?" Gu An asked with a smile.
Seeing his familiar smile, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and smiled back.
An Xin took the lead and asked, "Master, did you just have an enlightenment?"
Gu An replied, "Hmm, I did have a bit of an insight. Alright, you all can disperse now. You wouldn't expect me to share my insights at this realm with you, would you?"
Hearing this, everyone showed embarrassed expressions. They wouldn't dare to pry, especially since they had no idea what realm Gu An had reached.
They all bowed and took their leave.
Tian Hao, however, stayed behind. He leaped over the small river and came to Gu An's side, asking, "Master, the Dao Court is holding the Eternal Pride Assembly, claiming that such an event will only be held once every ten thousand years. Should I participate? I want to go, but the elders in the sect are worried that something might happen to me. The Dao Court is the ruler of all under heaven; they wouldn't do something like that, right?"
Many legendary geniuses who had shaken the world had visited the Dao Court for cultivation, and there was no record of the Dao Court plotting against them.
Gu An answered, "It's always wise to be cautious. Your biggest issue right now is that you haven't experienced any hardships or failures, and that's a good thing. I hope you never taste defeat."
Tian Hao widened his eyes and exclaimed, "What are you talking about? I've been defeated by you before!"
"You little rascal, are you trying to compete with me?"
"Then, how about you try losing to me?"
"Hmm?"
"I'm sorry, I was talking nonsense!"
Tian Hao received a glare from Gu An, which scared him into apologizing immediately.
After that, Gu An asked about his experiences over the years, and Tian Hao answered truthfully, his spirits high.
Gu An understood Tian Hao's thoughts. This young man had always wanted to find an opportunity to spend quality time with him. Before reaching adulthood, although they were both at the Dao Ground, Gu An wouldn't always play with him.
Of course, what this young man desired most was Gu An's praise.
Gu An was never satisfied with him.
This young man was already quite arrogant, so Gu An had to leave some room for improvement, lest his pride got the better of him.
As they chatted, Tian Hao leaned against a rock and looked up at Gu An, not daring to sit beside him.
He was indeed very proud, but he held a deep reverence for Gu An. He didn't want to break this attitude, hoping to always respect his master. This way, he would have a goal to strive for.
With countless seniors surpassed by him, Tian Hao felt that the path of cultivation was simple. Only by comparing himself to his master could he feel motivated and expectant. He wanted his master to always be stronger than him, so he wouldn't feel alone on the path of cultivation.
From Tian Hao's words, Gu An could sense his deep sense of belonging to the Heaven and Earth Sect, and he didn't look down on his sect despite his own achievements. This made Gu An even more pleased with him.
The leader of the Heaven and Earth Sect, Yi Qing Shan, was the reincarnation of Gu An's junior disciple, Lu Jiu Jia. Gu An had arranged for them to establish a connection, but he also had his own motives. However, if the Heaven and Earth Sect were to stray from the right path, he wouldn't blindly support them.
Gu An didn't know whether the Heavenly Dao or the Great Dao should have emotions, but he knew that he wanted to follow an emotional path.
He didn't want to confine himself with too many rules; he would only act according to his heart.
If he wanted to show mercy to all living beings, he would do so.
If he didn't want to get close to someone, he would keep his distance.
His greatest kindness towards all things was that he would not kill indiscriminately.
"By the way, Master, they told me a lot about your past. You've taken in so many disciples, who is your favorite among them?" Tian Hao suddenly asked curiously.
Gu An glanced at him, and he quickly added, "Aside from me."
"You're thinking too much. How could it possibly be you?" Gu An said with a hint of annoyance.
He didn't feel embarrassed and just chuckled.
Gu An continued, "The disciple I like the most should be An Hao. He was the first disciple I truly dedicated myself to teaching, and also the first one I took in. He's just like you, born with the most extraordinary talent."
Tian Hao's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Is he Senior Sister An Xin's brother?"
He had heard of An Hao's name before, but people in the sect didn't talk much about him, as if there was some taboo.
"Yes, they are from the same village..." Gu An began to tell the story of An Hao's life.
Tian Hao listened attentively, and this time, Gu An shared a lot, making him feel delighted and closer to his master.
They chatted until dusk.
The sky was filled with crimson clouds, creating a desolate beauty.
After listening to An Hao's life story, Tian Hao's emotions remained unsettled for a long time.
Gu An looked at Tian Hao and asked, "In what ways do you think you are better than An Hao, and in what ways do you fall short?"
Tian Hao pondered for a moment and said, "I wouldn't abandon my family like he did, but I don't seem to have the same determination as him. He could sacrifice himself for the sake of the world and all living beings, but I can't do that. At most, I would give my all for the Heaven and Earth Sect."
Gu An smiled but didn't comment on Tian Hao's thoughts.
He looked up at the dusky sky and said softly, "Hao'er, I named you Hao because of An Hao. I hope you will go further than he did. I won't force you to do anything specific. You can choose not to sacrifice yourself for others, but you must never take advantage of your strength to bully the weak. Remember, no one can remain powerful forever."
Tian Hao smiled and said, "Rest assured, Master. If you inquire about me in the Heaven and Earth Sect, you'll find that I never bully anyone. I only uphold justice and help those in need."
As he spoke, he raised his right hand and made sword gestures in the air with his palm.
Only in front of Gu An and the Ghost Mother of the Ephemeral Flower would he reveal his childlike side. To others, he was the proud and reticent senior disciple of the Heaven and Earth Sect.
Gu An looked at him and asked with a smile, "Do you know how vast the world beyond is? How many grand worlds like the Heavenly Spirit Grand World exist?"
Tian Hao became interested and asked about the size and the number of grand worlds.
Gu An began to tell him about the existence of other vast universes and the most talented and blessed geniuses from various grand worlds, making Tian Hao's heart race with excitement and his eyes sparkle with determination.
(End of Chapter)
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