Chapter 720: An Anxious Xueyu Great Saint
Chapter 720: An Anxious Xueyu Great Saint
After staying at the Flower Gathering Sect for two days, Gu An finally returned to Wushi Dao Field with Zui, walking along the edge of the forest near the training ground. Zui skipped along beside him, his steps light and carefree.
"Master, when are we going to the Flower Gathering Sect again?" Zui asked with a grin.
Compared to a century ago, Zui had become much more lively. He had already reached the Nirvana Realm, officially embarking on the path of immortal cultivation. The power left by Fairy Yaoyuan had been sealed by Gu An to prevent the Great Dao Karma from backfiring on him.
"What's this? Have you found a little sister you like?" Gu An asked with a smile. Even without Jiang Qiong's arrangements, Zui had managed to befriend several female disciples of the Flower Gathering Sect in just two short days. His good looks and youthful charm made him a favorite among the female cultivators wherever he went, and he was never shy about striking up a conversation with anyone.
Zui tilted his head and replied, "Those little sisters are indeed very cute, and I enjoy spending time with them. But more than that, I feel there are many more places and people at the Flower Gathering Sect that are worth exploring."
He wasn't stuck in a childlike state; he had simply grown accustomed to this physical body and maintained this appearance. His mind had continued to mature, and he understood the intricacies of romantic relationships, though he had no interest in them.
Gu An could hear his thoughts and knew the boy just wanted to play.
"Then you'd better focus on your cultivation. If you do well, I'll bring you back again", Gu An answered with a smile.
"Master, you're the best!" Zui exclaimed, immediately hugging Gu An's arm. He began excitedly recounting everything he had seen and heard over the past two days.
As they walked, Zui suddenly noticed someone.
It was a young woman, injured and leaning against a large tree, cultivating to heal her wounds.
Hearing Gu An and Zui's laughter, she opened her eyes, her expression wary.
Gu An pretended not to notice her and continued walking. As they drew closer, the young woman grew more tense.
Zui fell silent, his curiosity piqued as he looked at the young woman.
Once Gu An and Zui had passed by, the young woman finally relaxed.
Zui, seeing that Gu An didn't say anything, didn't press the matter.
After the two had disappeared into the depths of the forest, the young woman let out a sigh of relief.
"Wait, this is a forbidden area. Could they be from Nothingness?" she thought to herself. She had been pursued and had fled here. If she could get help from Nothingness, she might stand a chance of escaping.
The thought had barely formed when a wave of fear washed over her, and she quickly dismissed it.
On the other side, Gu An and Zui entered the training ground.
Although Zui's cultivation was not yet high, he could feel the sudden increase in spiritual energy, letting him know they were home.
"Master, that person seemed injured. Is there a problem with the Heaven and Earth Sect?" Zui couldn't help but ask.
He had visited the Heaven and Earth Sect before but hadn't sensed any internal conflicts.
Gu An gazed ahead and said, "The Heaven and Earth Sect is falling apart. In the future, our training ground will become much larger. Are you happy about that?"
"What's so happy about it, Master? There are so many people on this continent. Are you going to drive them all away?" Zui pressed.
"What do you want me to do?"
"I hope Master will let them stay. That way, Nothingness will be more lively. Of course, that's just my opinion. If Master is worried about them disturbing your cultivation, then drive them away."
Zui replied. In his heart, Master was the most important person, and he would follow his every word. He would never forget the long, tedious years spent in the Desolate Heaven Tomb.
"Since that's what you want, I'll listen to you and let them stay on the continent."
Gu An patted Zui's head, a contented smile on his face.
He cared more about Zui's character than his cultivation level.
Without compassion, one would eventually stray onto an extreme path.
Zui was overjoyed by this, but Gu An continued, "I can let them stay on the continent, but you must never bully them. No matter their cultivation level, you must always respect them. Understand?"
"Don't worry, Master. I will remember that."
The master and disciple continued their conversation as they walked toward the mountains, the vast expanse of Wushi Dao Field stretching endlessly before them. Yet, in the context of the Nine Spirits Continent, it was just a small piece of land.
The same could be said for the events unfolding under heaven. The Heaven and Earth Sect was facing a great calamity, and many felt as if the sky was falling. But in the grand scheme of things, their sky was just a small part of the world.
……
On the Yun Star of the Great Dao Path, Xueyu Great Saint, Fang Xuan, and five other cultivators sat together, the atmosphere heavy.
One of the male cultivators looked at Xueyu Great Saint and couldn't help but ask, "Second Brother, do you really have to go back? Isn't our life as seven brothers enjoyable? Isn't it carefree?"
The others joined in, trying to persuade him, as they couldn't understand why Xueyu Great Saint planned to leave the Great Dao Path and return to his sect.
Is serving as a mount really that good?
Now, the seven of them roamed the Great Dao Path, capable of escaping even if they encountered a Great Dao Emperor. They had already made a significant name for themselves, with a bright future ahead.
Fang Xuan understood Gu An's power and knew that Xueyu Great Saint's choice was right, but he still felt very reluctant. The only thing he could do was neither persuade nor agree.
Xueyu Great Saint glared and said, "Shut up! My master is the most powerful being, and you cannot offend him. Moreover, going back is a better choice, and it's also a way to secure a path to survival for you guys!"
"A path to survival? Why?" another cultivator asked.
Xueyu Great Saint huffed, "The Great Dao is boundless, and you will eventually encounter major troubles. When that happens, you can come to me, and I can ask my master for help."
This statement left everyone speechless, unsure of how to respond.
"Actually, you can stay."
A voice rang out. Xueyu Great Saint was about to object when he suddenly widened his eyes and jumped to his feet, turning around to see Gu An and Zui walking towards them.
"Master!"
Xueyu Great Saint was instantly excited and knelt down on the ground.
The others also stood up, curiously and nervously observing Gu An and Zui. Fang Xuan's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, and his body stiffened as he recalled the nightmare experience of following the War Court to attack the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
Zui followed behind Gu An, curiously looking at the seven of Xueyu Great Saint's group.
Gu An walked up to Xueyu Great Saint, looked down at him, and smiled, "You can take some time to think about it. If you want to stay outside, I won't force you to return. Our bond remains."
Xueyu Great Saint was nominally his mount, but in reality, he was more like a disciple. Gu An didn't actually need a mount.
Over time, they had developed a bond, and Gu An was very satisfied with Xueyu Great Saint, treating him like his own.
"No way! I said I would serve you for life. Unless you drive me away, I won't leave you!" Xueyu Great Saint said urgently, his heart racing.
Had his master found a new mount during the years he was away?
Was it Heavenly Azure, Heavenly White, or some other demoness?
How infuriating!
Gu An heard his thoughts and felt rather helpless.
Why always female demons?
You damn thing, looking at me like that!
Gu An said irritably, "Fine, then get up and follow me back."
Xueyu Great Saint's face lit up with a joyful smile, and he stood up.
Seeing him grinning foolishly in front of Gu An, the other six found it absurd. They had never seen Xueyu Great Saint act so obsequiously.
Fang Xuan was a bit more composed, knowing Gu An's identity, but the other five were filled with curiosity, eager to learn about Gu An's background.
"Master, why did you come? Did you come specifically to fetch me? With your Tong Sheng, you could have just waved your hand and brought me back", Xueyu Great Saint asked curiously. His five sworn brothers were secretly alarmed by his words.
Gu An replied, "I did come to fetch you, and also to help you with a problem."
A problem?
Xueyu Great Saint and the others were puzzled.
Fang Xuan cautiously asked, "Sword... Senior, what problem do we have?"
Gu An looked at him, and Fang Xuan quickly averted his gaze, feeling very uneasy, which surprised the other five.
Why is the eldest brother so afraid of Second Brother's master?
Gu An answered, "You've been too reckless and have offended a Great Dao Emperor. Behind that Great Dao Emperor is the Ascended Yellow Heaven. This void has been sealed, leaving you no place to run."
(End of Chapter)
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