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Chapter 676: Equality for All, Taking Disciples
Chapter 676: Equality for All, Taking Disciples
"How could that be? Were you deceived? Even if you could be defeated, the opponent must have a higher cultivation. Could it be an Ancient Monster in disguise?"
An Elder frowned, his words drawing nods of agreement from the others. They all believed that Yuan Luo couldn't possibly lose to an opponent of the same Realm.
Yi Qingshan also furrowed his brow. He trusted Yuan Luo's judgment and could sense his frustration. Yuan Luo had wandered Under Heaven for many years and had faced Ancient Monsters before.
Yuan Luo took a deep breath and said, "I can be certain his cultivation is lower than mine. I just don't know his background or his name."
The Elders' attempts to console him only made him feel worse. He was a proud man who didn't like losing, but he disliked even more when others denied his failure.
The senior members of the Heaven and Earth Sect fell silent.
Another Peerless Heavenly Teaching has emerged?
They calmed down and thought carefully. It wasn't impossible, especially with the ongoing war between Taiqian and the Dao Court. The changes in Heavenly Qi and Destiny suggested that the time for a new Heavenly Epoch had arrived. It was plausible that such a time could give birth to a being with even greater Talent.
Moreover, the vastness of Heaven and Earth was beyond measure. The Heaven and Earth Sect was just a tiny grain of sand in the vast sea. If the Heaven and Earth Sect could produce a genius like Yuan Luo, why couldn't other, more prosperous places produce someone with even greater Talent?
Yi Qingshan spoke up, "Don't overthink it. Win back next time. Or, how about I recommend you to Nothingness for cultivation?"
Yuan Luo shook his head. "I don't want to go. I want to rely on myself. Besides, I still have a long way to go. If I reach the end and see no hope, then I will consider other paths."
Yi Qingshan didn't press the issue, but he found it strange. Yuan Luo's aversion to Nothingness seemed excessive, yet he had never spoken ill of it.
The other Elders also began to encourage Yuan Luo, hoping he wouldn't be too disheartened.
Facing the concern of everyone, Yuan Luo accepted it all humbly. He was known for his arrogance towards outsiders, but within the sect, he had always been well-liked. This was one of the reasons the Heaven and Earth Sect was willing to support him at all costs, and his fellow disciples took great pride in him.
After a while, Yuan Luo took his leave.
Once he was gone, the Elders began to express their true thoughts. They found Yuan Luo's failure hard to believe and were even beginning to feel worried.
"There's no need to worry. We have other top-tier geniuses in the sect besides him. With Nothingness, we won't fall behind in terms of talent", Gu Changsheng said.
His words were met with agreement. Their trust in Nothingness was solidified by centuries of experience.
Yi Qingshan added, "The Under Heaven situation is volatile. Make sure our people are cautious and avoid any entanglements with Taiqian or the Dao Court. We can't support either side. The Heaven and Earth Sect must walk the path of self-strengthening."
Whether it was the Taiqian Empire or the Dao Court, both were backed by numerous ancient and transcendent powers, making them more like alliances.
Although the Heaven and Earth Sect's development lagged behind theirs, each step was solid, and the core leadership remained the same as the original founding members.
After receiving their orders, the Elders began to discuss the Under Heaven situation.
The Taiqian Empire's offensive was fierce, and they were almost at the gates of the Dao Court, causing a great upheaval in Under Heaven. People realized that the Dao Court was no longer the absolute dominant force in Under Heaven, which spurred many ambitious individuals to make plans.
The Dao Court's territory was vast, and its resources were immense. Even a small portion of it could elevate a sect to new heights.
……
A thousand years later.
Emperor Tian Hong returned to the Wu Shi Dao Field and immediately came to visit Gu An.
"Master, the person you asked me to teach has died. I couldn't protect him. Please punish me!"
Emperor Tian Hong knelt behind Gu An, his expression despondent.
An Xing, who had been leading the way, froze upon hearing this, standing rooted to the spot as she tried to understand who Emperor Tian Hong was referring to.
Gu An was standing in a small pavilion, writing a secret manual. He turned his back to Emperor Tian Hong and said, "It's fine. If he's dead, then he's dead. I only asked you to teach him; I didn't expect you to return after so many years."
That person was none other than the reincarnation of the Taiyi Immortal Lord. Under Emperor Tian Hong's guidance, his cultivation progressed quickly. Unfortunately, he was killed by a powerful figure from the Taiqian Dynasty, and even Emperor Tian Hong couldn't prevent it, relying on the power of Dao Treasures to protect himself.
After so many years together, Emperor Tian Hong had developed a deep bond with Taiyi. His heart was filled with grief and self-reproach. He even hoped that Gu An would avenge Taiyi, but he held back, knowing that his master had no obligation to act.
In his eyes, his master remained detached from worldly affairs, only stepping in to face extraterrestrial dangers. To Gu An, all of humanity was equal, and he wouldn't favor anyone.
Taiyi's death was ultimately a personal grudge. He insisted on competing with Taiqian's genius for heavenly materials and treasures, which led to the other party's powerful backing taking action.
Emperor Tian Hong did fight, but with the other side having overwhelming numbers, he couldn't win.
"I never expected to teach him for so long. In the end, I was moved by his plight", Emperor Tian Hong sighed. Taiyi was his first disciple, and after spending so much time together, he couldn't help but care.
Gu An turned to look at him and said, "Cherish the feelings this experience has given you. As for Taiyi, he will reincarnate again."
"Really? I saw his body and spirit completely annihilated..."
Emperor Tian Hong's eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly.
Gu An smiled but didn't speak, which made Emperor Tian Hong suspect that he had something to do with it. Gratitude welled up in Emperor Tian Hong's heart.
"Thank you, Master! Thank you..."
Emperor Tian Hong began to kowtow, extremely happy.
Gu An watched him, inwardly sighing. Though Emperor Tian Hong had awakened partial Xian Deity memories, he was still far from becoming a true Xianshen.
"Go and cultivate. As for Taiyi, I won't stop you from meeting him again in the future, but there's no need for you to deliberately seek him out now", Gu An said.
Emperor Tian Hong's mood brightened even more. He quickly thanked Gu An, then stood up and bowed to An Xing before disappearing from the spot.
"Master, is the person named Taiyi the reincarnation of the Taiyi Immortal Lord?" An Xing came to Gu An's side and asked softly.
"Yes, it's him."
"Are you not afraid that the two Xianshen might collude?"
"Don't worry, they won't."
Gu An answered casually, then looked at the words he had written, seemingly satisfied.
An Xing asked, "Master, can I take disciples too? I haven't truly taken on any disciples yet, and I want to try being a master. Don't worry, I won't go out. I'll just select disciples within the Heaven and Earth Sect."
Gu An glanced at her and said, "You can only take one."
An Xing was overjoyed and laughed, "Thank you, Master! Rest assured, I won't take on disciples recklessly. The disciple I choose will definitely please you and won't bring shame to the Nothingness."
Gu An raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair, smiling. "Talent isn't everything. If you find a disciple who catches your eye and is willing to be your disciple, don't hesitate too much."
(End of Chapter)
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