Chapter 706: Expansion of the Training Ground
Chapter 706: Expansion of the Training Ground
A century had passed since Li Xuemiao began calling Gu An "Master." The Mortal World had seen little change, with life and death occurring daily, while the top hundred sects and Dao Courts of the Cultivation Realm continued to clash, leaving the situation uncertain.
One day, after the New Year.
Gu An took Li Xuemiao to the Inner Dust World, a vast and more prosperous realm than the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, even concealing an Xian Tian Jin Xian.
He intended to help Li Xuemiao achieve immortality in the Inner Dust World.
To this end, he altered Li Xuemiao's karma, making him a native being of the Inner Dust World. Not only did Li Xuemiao's karma reflect this, but he also implanted Li Xuemiao's memory into the minds of the great cultivators of the Under Heaven, making Li Xuemiao a renowned Tian Jiao figure in the Inner Dust World.
In essence, he had altered the karma of the entire Inner Dust World, a feat made possible by the might of a Daoji Grand Luo Immortal, which even the Celestial Deity of this realm failed to notice.
At the edge of the ocean, on the sandy shore, Li Xuemiao held the Heavenly Dao Immortal Stone, his expression serious as he looked at Gu An.
Gu An smiled and said, "Don't worry too much. You've already faced the trials inside, only this time your opponent will be a Xianshen. To be safe, I will erase your memories of me. In ten thousand years, when you achieve immortality, these memories will return."
Li Xuemiao took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
Gu An waved his sleeve, and a gust of wind blew toward Li Xuemiao, causing him to feel disoriented.
When he regained his senses, Gu An was gone. He looked down at the Heavenly Dao Immortal Stone in his hand and immediately probed it with his divine sense.
After a moment.
A surge of energy erupted from the sand beneath his feet, shooting into the sky, followed by a burst of intense light forming a pillar of Heavenly Dao light. The spiritual energy between Heaven and Earth rushed toward him.
He had passed the Heavenly Dao Trial!
In the Heavenly Realms, deep within the universe, the Celestial Deity guarding the Inner Dust World opened his eyes, his expression peculiar.
"Someone in this realm can still pass the Heavenly Dao Immortal Stone's test? Not bad."
The Celestial Deity muttered to himself, a look of anticipation appearing on his face.
The birth of a Xianshen in this realm would benefit him as well. He would receive rewards from the Heavenly Court, and this new Xianshen's position would certainly be higher than his own, potentially allowing them to form a connection.
Many ascending Xianshen and trial Xianshen often remembered their roots. Some Vast Worlds had become far more profound than others due to the numerous Xianshen they had produced.
He stood up, preparing to greet the new Xianshen. He could offer some advice and establish a rapport.
...
Gu An returned to the Wushi Dao Field, his mood lifted by the prospect of Li Xuemiao soon joining the ranks of immortals.
He wondered what position Li Xuemiao would attain in the Heavenly Dao Immortal hierarchy.
According to the Eternal Deity, whether through the Heavenly Dao Mandate or the Heavenly Dao Immortal Stone, the position of an immortal would always be higher than that of a Celestial Deity.
The Eternal Deity had also listed other methods of achieving immortality, so it was unlikely that anyone would suspect Gu An had a Heavenly Dao Immortal Stone.
There were dozens of ways to achieve immortality, and any method that allowed one to step onto the Heavenly Ascension Stairs was considered supreme. Most Celestial Deities had been recommended by Xianshen or selected through the Heavenly Soldier Trial.
Even a Celestial Spirit Deity with extraordinary talent would need a Xianshen's recommendation if they couldn't advance through the Heavenly Dao Immortal Stone. Talent was the least significant factor in the Heavenly Court, as the number of Tian Jiao who wished to achieve immortality was immense.
Even the strongest Talent in a Vast World is nothing in the grand scheme of the Great Dao.
Gu An strolled along the small river in the training ground, taking a leisurely walk.
Ahead, a person was cultivating by the riverbank. It was Emperor Tian Hong.
Many years had passed, and Emperor Tian Hong had awakened more Xianshen memories. This made him cherish his time cultivating in the Wushi Dao Field even more, as he knew he would eventually return to the Heavenly Court.
Hearing footsteps, Emperor Tian Hong opened his eyes and turned his head. Recognizing Gu An, he quickly stood up and bowed.
"Continue your cultivation. I'm just taking a stroll."
Gu An smiled. Li Xue's ascension to immortality had made him view Emperor Tian Hong more favorably.
Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't need to oppose the Heavenly Court. He disliked conflict and preferred a peaceful life of understanding the Dao.
As he passed by Emperor Tian Hong, the latter finally exhaled in relief and resumed his seated meditation.
Though they had known each other for many years, Emperor Tian Hong still felt a great deal of pressure in Gu An's presence.
Gu An heard his thoughts but didn't pay much attention.
The Wushi Dao Field was becoming increasingly crowded. It was impossible for him to be on good terms with every disciple; it would be too exhausting.
Among the third-generation disciples, only Shangguan Xianer intrigued him. Even An Zizai, whom he had taken to broaden his horizons, he found too tedious to bother with.
Continuing his walk for a hundred miles, Gu An saw Heavenly Demon's disciple Lu Zidao sparring with An Xing's second disciple, Jiang Lan. They were not using any magical powers or Tong Sheng techniques; they were simply comparing sword techniques, their movements sharp and swift.
Noticing Gu An approaching, their faces changed, and they were about to stop. But Gu An's voice rang out:
"Don't stop. I'm just passing by."
Hearing this, Lu Zidao and Jiang Lan's eyes became even more focused, and their movements quickened.
The third-generation disciples all wanted to curry favor with Gu An. This was a rare opportunity to showcase their talents in front of him, so they naturally put in more effort.
Gu An bypassed them and entered the forest.
"Once the number of disciples in the training ground exceeds a hundred, we'll need to expand."
Gu An thought to himself. High-realm disciples' duels, even when restrained, would still have a significant impact.
Expanding the training ground would require a considerable amount of lifespan. He planned to incorporate the entire Nine Spirits Continent into the Wushi Dao Field.
This idea stemmed from his foresight of the future. The Heaven and Earth Sect would face calamity, causing chaos within the sects and leading to many casualties.
This would be an internal conflict, and Gu An had no intention of intervening. It was time for the Heaven and Earth Sect to stand on its own.
He had protected the Heaven and Earth Sect for so long. If he continued to do so, the sect would rely too heavily on Nothingness to become the overlord of the Under Heaven, which would go against his principles.
The Heaven and Earth Sect could be the top sect in the Under Heaven, but it shouldn't rely solely on Nothingness.
The top sect in the Under Heaven should not only be powerful but also respected by the masses.
An hour later, Gu An leisurely returned to his courtyard.
As he passed by the alchemy cauldron, Shen Zhen suddenly asked, "Can you now determine what immortal rank Yang Jian has attained?"
Since Yang Jian's ascension to immortality, she had been curious about this and had asked many times.
Without stopping, Gu An replied, "I still can't determine it. Wait until he returns, and you'll know."
He needed to return to his room to read. Shangguan Xianer had recently produced some excellent works, and he wanted to savor them.
Shen Zhen pouted, silently resolving not to let Shangguan Xianer surpass her. She needed to start writing again.
The sun set, and the moon rose, marking the passage of a night.
The next morning, Gu An walked out of his house, holding a book and smiling.
"Where are you going?" Shen Zhen asked curiously.
Gu An glanced at her and said, "To the Heaven and Earth Sect."
"I'm coming with you."
Shen Zhen immediately stood up, guessing what Gu An intended to do and eager to join in.
Gu An didn't refuse and walked directly toward the courtyard gate.
Just as he reached the gate, An Xing appeared out of nowhere, frowning. "Master, I've received news that Yuan Luo has become a demon!"
(End of Chapter)
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