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Chapter 728: The True Immortal
Chapter 728: The True Immortal
"I saw an immensely large black hole appear above the Great Dao of the Void. Many Demons surged out of it, heading toward the Three Thousand Great Worlds. They were so terrifying that I can't even describe them. Even in my dreams, they filled me with despair and a sense of suffocation."
Shen Zhen frowned as he recounted the feelings from his previous dream.
Gu An was not surprised, as he had seen the same scene.
The origins of those Demons were the same as those of Chaos Grievance Luo, all coming from the Heavenly Realms of Chaos. As for why they would descend upon the Three Thousand Great Worlds, Gu An had not yet seen the reason, but he was certain it was related to the Heavenly Court. He had seen the thick Tian Dao Qiyun within that black hole.
Shen Zhen continued speaking, and Gu An listened while refining treasures, occasionally interjecting.
Half an hour later.
Gu An left the courtyard alone and walked down the mountain path. He enjoyed the scenery along the way and looked toward the Heavenly Realms.
Piaomiao Xianting was preparing to intervene in the Emperor's Contention, seeing it as a rare opportunity, which prompted Tianhao to prepare for battle early.
Since joining Piaomiao Xianting, Tianhao had gone through many trials and tribulations. Overall, his journey had been smooth, and he had become one of the most valued Tian Jiao in Piaomiao Xianting.
His identity as the Reincarnation of the Celestial Emperor had not been exposed.
However, in the future Emperor's Contention, Tianhao would awaken his original consciousness and transform back into the Celestial Emperor. Whether he could return to the Heavenly Court remained uncertain.
Looking at Tianhao, Gu An saw the image of An Hao.
Although Tianhao still had him in his heart, Gu An could feel their master-disciple bond weakening, and the distance between them growing.
Once Tianhao reclaimed his identity as the Celestial Emperor, it would be even harder for them to meet.
Time truly turns close people into strangers.
Gu An was not sad; this change only made him reflect. He even enjoyed the bittersweet taste of it.
He had raised a fledgling eagle, nurtured it until it grew strong, and watched it spread its wings and soar high.
The threads of karma in the world intersect and diverge, leading to different fates. Understanding one's destiny and enjoying every connection is the way to live.
After looking at Tianhao, Gu An turned his gaze to other old acquaintances, such as Jiang Qiong and Li Xuandao, who he had maintained contact with, as well as the peak cultivators of the Human Realm and those who had become strangers.
One million six hundred and eighty thousand years had passed.
Of the old friends he once had, less than ten percent remained, but those who were still alive had all become great powers, renowned in their own right.
Looking at them, Gu An recalled the past, bit by bit.
The higher his cultivation, the more karma Gu An could see. It was as if he had gained many more memories, and while the past memories were compressed and not forgotten, they were often overlooked.
He did not want to forget his journey.
Since breaking through to the Primordial Essence Immortal stage, Gu An had felt his mindset changing. His overwhelming power made him gradually ignore many things.
The difference between immortals and mortals was real.
Just as mortals cannot empathize with plants and trees, this difference was due to the fundamental gap between them.
Gu An finally understood why the Xianshen of the Heavenly Court were so indifferent to the mortal world. Being immortal and absolutely powerful, they could witness any transformation in the world. In their eyes, everything was meaningless; only changes in their own status mattered.
The blooming and withering of flowers along the way symbolized countless lives to Gu An.
Gradually, with each step he took, the surroundings began to change.
When he finally stopped, he found himself in a field of golden rice, shimmering in the sunlight. In the distance, a village was visible, with wisps of smoke rising from its chimneys.
Gu An turned his head to look at an Old Farmer who was working in the field and asked with a smile, "Old sir, you’re still working at your age? What about your children and grandchildren?"
The Old Farmer, dressed in patched clothing, had a bent back and looked to be in his seventies or eighties. His movements were slow, and sweat trickled down his weathered face, which resembled tree bark. He paid no mind to it.
Hearing Gu An’s words, he paused his work, slowly turned to face Gu An, and squinted his eyes into narrow slits. His mouth was toothless, but he smiled warmly and replied, "Though I’m old, I still have some strength left. As for my children, they were taken by the monsters in the mountains long ago. I do have a grandson, though. He’s studying to pass the imperial exams and secure a good future. He shouldn’t be burdened with such hard labor."
Gu An nodded slightly in response.
The Old Farmer, curious, asked, "Where do you come from, young sir?"
He had lived for many years and had never seen anyone as finely dressed and distinguished as Gu An, who seemed almost like a celestial being.
Of course, even if Gu An were truly a celestial being, he wouldn’t be overly excited. He had seen through the vicissitudes of life and was ready to face the end.
Gu An smiled and said, "I come from the east, and I’m traveling across the Mortal World to see all its sights. I passed through here and felt a bit tired. Old sir, would you mind if I chat with you for a while?"
The Old Farmer smiled and said, "Not at all, not at all. Why don’t you come to my home as a guest? Though I don’t have fine wine or delicacies, I can offer you some water to quench your thirst and some food to fill your stomach."
Gu An took two steps forward and sat on a mound of earth, smiling. "No need, I’ll just sit here and chat with you."
The Old Farmer made an effort to straighten his back, resting his hands on his hoe, and looked at Gu An with a warm smile.
"During my travels, I’ve encountered many cultivation sects. Why don’t you let your grandson pursue immortal cultivation instead of the imperial exams?" Gu An asked.
The Old Farmer shook his head and smiled. "What’s so great about immortal cultivation? His parents once sought the path to immortality, but they lacked spiritual roots and were disappointed. They were taken by the monsters because they couldn’t accept their fate and tried to steal the monsters’ treasures. I don’t want my grandson to follow their path. After all, a dragon begets a dragon, and a phoenix begets a phoenix. If my grandson had the destiny for immortality, his parents wouldn’t have been rejected by the cultivation sects."
"You have a broad perspective. What does your grandson think about it?"
"He probably dreams of immortal cultivation, but for now, he’s studying to please me and to secure a future for himself and our family, so our lineage doesn’t end with him."
Gu An and the Old Farmer chatted casually, as if they were catching up on family matters, with no particular purpose, discussing whatever came to mind.
Gu An didn’t just ask questions; he also shared his own experiences and observations from his travels, which often made the Old Farmer marvel at the vastness of the Mortal World.
They talked for nearly half an hour before Gu An finally stood up.
Standing on the mound, Gu An stretched lazily in the sun, while the Old Farmer watched him with a smile, not feeling sad about their impending farewell.
"Old sir, when your time in this world comes to an end, we will meet again."
Gu An looked down at the Old Farmer and said with a gentle smile.
The Old Farmer was taken aback and asked, "Are you really a celestial being?"
Gu An replied, "Compared to me, you are the true celestial being."
Hearing this, the Old Farmer showed no surprise or confusion, only the same warm smile. He wiped the sweat from his face and said, "Is that so? If it’s true, then that’s wonderful. I can then bless my grandson in his pursuit of the imperial exams."
Gu An turned to leave, leaving behind these words, "When you become a celestial being, perhaps you won’t be so concerned about him anymore."
(End of Chapter)
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