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Chapter 619: Gu An and Li Xuandao
Chapter 619: Gu An and Li Xuandao
As he witnessed the strange condition of the emaciated man, Xuan Miao Zhenren's brows furrowed even more. He immediately became alert.
Although the emaciated man's cultivation was not a threat to him, as he listened to the man's curse, an inexplicable chill ran down his spine.
The emaciated man, transformed into a blood man, had a hideous expression, and his eyes, fixed on Xuan Miao Zhenren, were filled with venomous resentment.
Soon, the emaciated man turned into a pool of blood, quickly evaporating into turbid air, leaving behind only a shallow pit.
Xuan Miao Zhenren stared at the pit, his brows knitted together, his eyes filled with confusion, and his heart stirred with unease.
He felt a deep apprehension towards the Taiyi Immortal Lord, believing him to be even more terrifying than Xuan Su Xian Jun.
Xuan Su Xian Jun might deceive the masses, but Taiyi Immortal Lord would not tolerate anyone refusing him, and he was even this ruthless to his own believers.
"Could it be that the Mountain God spoke the truth? Do the Immortal Gods have no obligation to treat the masses kindly? Should mortals not consider the Gods from their own perspective?"
Xuan Miao Zhenren frowned as he thought, and the mere memory of the emaciated man's appearance sent shivers down his spine.
Why would a Great Perfection Realm cultivator curse him, a Tian Di Fei Xian?
Just the thought of the mysterious Taiyi Immortal Lord made his heart restless.
He could only focus his attention on the medicinal herbs in the garden, trying to divert his mind.
The distant battle raged on, lasting for several days, until finally, the evil demons of the Xiantian Human Race were expelled, and Tai Cang Imperial Court once again defended its territory.
For tens of thousands of years, without Gu An's protection, Tai Cang Imperial Court had always turned misfortune into good fortune, and its foundation grew deeper.
Although Tai Cang Imperial Court's tribulations were over, Xuan Miao Zhenren's torment intensified.
Ever since being cursed, his cultivation had become increasingly agitated, especially at night, when his spiritual power would run amok, and he would see numerous illusions, all of them depicting the tragic deaths of his loved ones.
He, too, had his own family and relatives, and the Imperial Family Li shared the same origin as him. He even saw visions of Li Xuandao's horrible death and the chaos in Tai Cang Imperial Court, which only heightened his anxiety.
All he could do was wait for the Mountain God to arrive.
In the past, he had been able to meet the Mountain God two or three times a month, and this gave him confidence.
He firmly believed that the Mountain God was stronger than the so-called Taiyi Immortal Lord.
On the seventh day of being cursed, Gu An finally arrived.
Gu An still appeared as the masked little man, and over the years, he had often guided Xuan Miao Zhenren in his cultivation. Although Xuan Miao Zhenren had guessed that he was Fu Dao Jian Zun, Gu An still preferred to meet him in this form.
When Xuan Miao Zhenren saw the Mountain God jump down from the roof, he stood up excitedly and blurted out, "Senior Mountain God, I've been cursed!"
Gu An casually replied, "No need to worry. Wait for me to gather some medicinal herbs."
Hearing his words, Xuan Miao Zhenren immediately felt relieved.
The Mountain God must have seen through his condition and told him not to worry, which meant that the Mountain God believed the matter could be easily resolved.
Half a shichen later, after Xuan Miao Zhenren finished sowing the seeds, he approached Gu An.
Before he could speak, Gu An waved his sleeve, and a gust of refreshing wind blew towards him. After the wind passed, he felt a sense of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
It was quite miraculous; the oppression of those days vanished in an instant.
Xuan Miao Zhenren immediately knelt down, expressing his gratitude for Gu An's life-saving grace.
"There's no need for that," Gu An said softly, looking at Xuan Miao Zhenren. "You were targeted because you've been worshipping me for many years. You can leave; there's no need to stay here. I'm not the Immortal or God you imagine. By staying here, you may encounter such troubles again in the future."
Xuan Miao Zhenren looked at him and said earnestly, "I know that my past self was narrow-minded. I'm willing to continue worshipping you. You taught me cultivation, and I can help those in need who pass by. I truly enjoy my current life."
He spoke from the heart, feeling that without Gu An's guidance, he would never have reached his current realm or lived for so many years.
Following Gu An, he saw the hope of eternal life.
He no longer wished for Gu An to become the deity he desired, for Gu An could grant him the power to fulfill his own ideals.
It was true that deities had no reason to aid mortals, but Gu An could, and the reason was that he wanted to help.
Gu An leaped up, stepping on his head and jumping to the roof's edge, his back turned to him. "Take time to recall the feeling of being cursed. Perhaps this is a stroke of fortune," he said.
Xuan Miao Zhenren was stunned for a moment, and before he could respond, Gu An vanished into thin air.
He didn't ask whether the curse was completely removed; instead, he sat down right there, closed his eyes, and began to recall the feelings of the past few days.
Gu An didn't leave the Great Azure Continent but instead arrived at the Imperial Palace of the Great Azure Imperial Court.
Li Xuandao was cultivating in his study, which had been modified to have a vast interior with a spiritual pond, allowing him to cultivate and review official documents simultaneously.
A set of footsteps reached Li Xuandao's ears, and when he opened his eyes, he saw the visitor, and a smile immediately appeared on his face. He stood up, and his dragon robe rose, carrying water droplets that quickly evaporated.
- "You're here. We should have a good drink today," Li Xuandao said warmly, looking at Gu An.
- Since tens of thousands of years ago, when Gu An sent Yang Jian to support Li Xuandao, the two had developed a deeper relationship. Every few decades, Gu An would visit Li Xuandao for a drink.
- He no longer provided substantial help but would chat with Li Xuandao.
- Li Xuandao didn't ask for anything more. In fact, just seeing Gu An gave him a lot of confidence.
- Whenever he thought of Gu An, he felt fearless, like nothing could faze him.
As they spoke, maidservants brought wine and dishes, placing them on the long table. They sneaked curious glances at Gu An, as this was the first time in their lives they had seen His Majesty entertaining a guest in his study, and this person was so young.
While they were setting up, Li Xuandao chatted about Long Teng's recent situation.
Li Xuandao had spared no effort in nurturing Long Teng, causing him to become a renowned celestial prodigy who shook the world and was now the greatest pride of the Tai Xuan Imperial Court.
Li Xuandao had his own thoughts; he suspected that Long Teng might be Gu An's descendant because the divine image Long Qing summoned resembled Gu An too closely.
Even if he was wrong, Long Teng was at least Gu An's great-grandson.
Gu An understood his thoughts but didn't mind.
As long as the outcome was good and the process enjoyable, he would accept it, regardless of the initial intentions.
Moreover, he quite liked Long Teng, feeling that this young man was stronger than Long Qing and possessed a more upright spirit than his other disciples.
After the maidservants withdrew, Gu An spoke, "Another Immortal Lord is about to appear in this world."
Upon hearing this, Li Xuandao's smile faded, and his brows furrowed.
Tens of thousands of years ago, he had proactively told Gu An about recruiting Xuan Su Xian Jun's followers, which also proved that he trusted Gu An more.
Xuan Su Xian Jun's followers had given him significant support, so he didn't suppress them. He kept his promise and set up many statues of Xuan Su Xian Jun in the Imperial Court, but he had always been wary of Xuan Su Xian Jun.
Now, with the emergence of another Immortal Lord, he suddenly felt that the great calamity of the world was not as simple as it seemed.
Could it be that the appearance of the Xiantian Human Race was not a coincidence?
Gu An shared Xuan Miao Zhenren's experience, and Xuan Miao Zhenren and Li Xuandao were of the same clan. Over the long years, Li Xuandao had visited Xuan Miao Zhenren many times.
Upon hearing that Xuan Miao Zhenren was cursed, Li Xuandao's face turned grim.
Gu An told him these things not because he wanted him to do something but because he considered him a friend and wanted to share the strange things he had encountered recently.
Gu An wasn't afraid of Tai Yi Xian Jun finding out, as he could change Li Xuandao's fate and make him remember these events, but others couldn't discern this knowledge from him.
(End of Chapter)
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