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Chapter 730: Leading the Way
Chapter 730: Leading the Way
The words of the Taiyi Immortal Lord drifted away with the breeze, leaving no trace in the Heaven and Earth.
Gu An followed his gaze and said with a soft smile, "Perhaps when you master your divinity, you will reach a higher level."
These words caused a change in the Taiyi Immortal Lord's eyes.
The two remained silent, quietly gazing into the distance.
After a full incense stick's time, the Taiyi Immortal Lord bid farewell to Gu An and left. Gu An did not try to retain him.
Gu An only turned to walk toward his courtyard after the Taiyi Immortal Lord had left the Nine Spirits Continent.
With this turn, a new chapter in the Mortal World was about to unfold.
A million years had passed, like the flow of a vast ocean, never to return.
In this year, Gu An's lifespan once again broke through to a trillion years. He used the Lifespan Breakthrough technique to teleport to other places for further advancement. However, even with only a few trillion years of lifespan left, he had only reached the late stage of the Mystic Qi Primordial Immortal Realm, still far from the peak.
The late stage of the Mystic Qi Primordial Immortal Realm was vastly different from the early stage. Gu An felt as though he had undergone a complete transformation. The fact that he could still have such a significant gap at his current level was proof of the immense difference between the early and late stages of the Mystic Qi Primordial Immortal Realm.
Gu An returned to the training ground. Instead of going directly to his living quarters, he wandered around the Nine Spirits Continent.
The Worlds Gate towered into the clouds, visible even from thousands of miles away. As Gu An walked along the mountain path, he could see it in the distance, like the most majestic peak in the Mortal World, towering into the sky, showcasing its power.
The Nine Spirits Continent was isolated from the outside world, with a rich atmosphere of immortal cultivation. Even the strongest sects in the Mortal World might not match its internal cultivation environment. Thanks to the spiritual energy and Dao Intent in the training ground, many Free Spirit Immortals had emerged over the past million years, all of whom had traveled to other worlds through the Worlds Gate.
Of course, it wasn't only Free Spirit Immortals who could enter the Worlds Gate. Anyone with the desire could freely enter, which prevented the continent from becoming overcrowded.
Over the long years, outsiders occasionally infiltrated the Nine Spirits Continent, but the Nine Spirits Empire had set up defenses at the continent's edges, making it difficult for ordinary people to sneak in.
Recently, a Supremely Powerful Free Spirit Immortal had infiltrated the continent.
Gu An was heading toward this Free Spirit Immortal, and the figure was already reflected in his eyes.
"Truly, he has grown up and can stand on his own."
Gu An mused to himself. The gentle breeze stirred his white and black robes, and his mood was good after his recent breakthrough. He decided to lend a hand to the person.
He walked forward leisurely, and with each step, flowers bloomed beneath his feet, bringing life along the way.
After half a cup of tea's time, Gu An passed through a forest and arrived at a lake nestled among the mountains. His gaze fell on a small pavilion in the center of the lake, where a black-clad man stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the lotus flowers on the water, lost in thought.
This man was none other than Li Ya's disciple, Li Xian You.
The grown-up Li Xian You had the demeanor of a transcendent sage, fitting perfectly with the scenic beauty of the mountains and water, like an immortal from the Mortal World.
"Why are you alone here, admiring the scenery?"
A voice reached Li Xian You's ears, causing his pupils to constrict. He turned his head sharply and was startled to see Gu An standing in the courtyard, his Dao heart trembling.
Terror turned to ecstasy!
"Uncle Master..."
Li Xian You trembled all over, his hands unsure where to go.
Gu An smiled and asked softly, "How is your master? Has he been well recently?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xian You fell to his knees with a thud, gritting his teeth, he said, "Uncle Master, my master has gone mad. Please, you must help him!"
"How could he have gone mad?"
Gu An was not surprised but asked calmly, making no move to help Li Xian You up.
Li Xian You took a deep breath and said, "Ever since he lost to Chen Chuan, he has been like a demon, obsessively cultivating the Way of the Sword and challenging sword cultivators everywhere. He has won some and lost some, but his obsession has made him offend many people. A thousand years ago, he lost to a renowned sword cultivator and his Dao heart was shattered. Since then, he has been in long-term seclusion. A few years ago, I finally found him, but he was acting strangely and even attacked me..."
"Uncle Master, my master has always said that he is closest to you. Please, you must help him..."
Gu An's expression remained unchanged. In fact, all of Li Ya's experiences were known to him.
A thousand years ago, if not for Gu An's intervention, Li Ya would have died.
He had secretly helped Li Ya without punishing the opponent, as it was Li Ya who had initiated the challenge and continued to harass the other side.
Their cultivation levels were similar, but there was a gap in their sword cultivation. A slight misstep could mean eternal ruin.
Gu An took a small wooden sword from his robe and handed it to Li Xian You, saying, "Take this sword back to your master."
"What is this?"
Li Xian You took the wooden sword, hesitating, his heart racing.
He had been here for some time, unsure how to find Gu An. The continent was filled with too many powerful beings, making it difficult for him to move.
Unknown to him, his entry was allowed by the Wushi Disciples. As soon as he infiltrated, An Zizai informed An Xing, who then divined that he and Li Ya shared a karmic connection. Finally, An Xing passed the information to Gu An.
"You just need to give this sword to him."
Gu An said this and turned to look at the lake.
Li Xian You stood up, tucking the wooden sword away. He looked at Gu An and asked cautiously, "Uncle Master, what is your attitude toward my master? Why won't he come to you?"
Gu An did not turn around, his gaze fixed on the lake. "My attitude has never changed. It's just that his thoughts are too complicated."
Li Xian You relaxed, feeling that Gu An still cared for his master. It was just that his master was overthinking and too concerned about his pride.
If his master could put aside his pride and cultivate under Uncle Master, he would undoubtedly become the greatest sword cultivator in the world.
"Xian You, we have met twice now. Since you call me Uncle Master, I will recognize you. I can sense the bond between you and your master. Though you are master and disciple, you are like father and son. I know you won't abandon your master, but I still want to say this: please take good care of him."
Gu An finished speaking and turned to look at Li Xian You, a satisfied smile on his face.
Li Xian You nodded solemnly, "I will. Without my master, I would have died long ago. I will never abandon him in this life."
"Your master, though combative and proud, possesses a rare sense of righteousness. To be honest, I envy his life, free and easy. Have you noticed that he has always maintained his original intention?"
Gu An's words made Li Xian You reflect deeply.
He realized that despite the changes over the years, Li Ya had always been free-spirited and unconventional, just as he had been when Li Xian You was young.
"Perhaps one day, your master will surpass everyone. Don't tell him I said this, but I am revealing a bit of the future to you."
Gu An's smile was so mysterious that Li Xian You's mind raced with thoughts.
He understood the implications of Gu An's words: his master would become his greatest opportunity and support.
But...
Li Xian You couldn't help but ask, "Can he surpass you?"
He knew his master had always wanted to surpass Uncle Master, which was why he refused to seek help from him.
Gu An smiled at his question but did not answer.
(End of Chapter)
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