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Chapter 795: Turning the Tide
Chapter 795: Turning the Tide
Gu An stood by the river for a while, then crossed the small stream and made his way to the mountain where he lived.
Half an hour later, he finally entered his courtyard, where Shangguan Xianer and Shen Zhen were discussing a major event in the mortal world.
Gu An was no longer surprised. Although the Sect of Nothingness did not meddle in worldly affairs, it was not entirely isolated. The disciples often interacted with sects in the mortal world, and whenever a significant event occurred, the Wushi Disciples would always make an appearance.
Of course, this was also what the sects in the mortal world wanted. Having Wushi Disciples present at lectures or Dao gatherings would enhance their prestige and highlight their status.
Although the Sect of Nothingness did not seek dominance, the legends surrounding it were too numerous, and no one dared to challenge its authority.
"Until now, the mortal world has yet to see a second Heavenly Transcendent. Do you think the Demon Emperor can succeed?"
"He is still far from becoming a Heavenly Transcendent."
"But the Heavenly Transcendent said he has the potential to become a Golden Immortal. Moreover, at this grand gathering of the demon race, the Demon Emperor will demonstrate his breakthrough to the Sovereign Immortal stage. If he succeeds, he will be the youngest Sovereign Immortal ever."
"That's just because we in the Sect of Nothingness don't compare ourselves with the outside world."
Shen Zhen remained calm in the face of Shangguan Xianer's curiosity, showing no interest in the Demon Emperor.
She glanced at Gu An but paid little attention to him.
Shangguan Xianer bowed to Gu An and continued chatting with Shen Zhen, making them seem like master and disciple.
Gu An returned to his room, preparing to sleep.
With his cultivation, he didn't need to sleep, but lately, he enjoyed experiencing the mortal world through his dreams.
In his dreams, he created different lives and experienced them firsthand.
He discovered he could make his dreams real, bringing the dream world to life. Of course, he wasn't all-powerful; at least, he couldn't create a Great Dao world stronger than his own cultivation.
He became increasingly certain that Heaven and Earth were not creations of the Great Dao but were opened by powerful beings.
There was no Heaven and Earth within the Great Dao River. Even if there were, they would have fallen in, with no intrinsic connection.
As Gu An fell asleep, Shangguan Xianer finally managed to persuade Shen Zhen to accompany her to the demon race's grand gathering after much effort.
Their Dao Treasures had been re-tempered by Gu An, making them invulnerable in this world.
After they left, Gu An's courtyard became quiet.
The sun set, the moon rose, and the seasons changed.
When the two women returned, half a year had passed.
Gu An emerged from his room, stretching lazily in the sunlight.
"Still sleeping?" Shen Zhen asked, suspicion evident in her voice.
Gu An glanced at her and countered, "Why not?"
His medicinal gardens across various regions were now thriving, planted with high-grade herbs. Each harvest could be extended, and high-grade herbs could mature over decades without losing much of their potency. This gave him more time, and his annual lifespan income had increased to nearly three billion years.
The Wushi Dao Field was filled with countless herbs, and every disciple had their own garden. Gu An didn't interfere; if he wanted to boost his lifespan, he could do so at any time, but only in times of crisis.
He didn't want to reveal his ability to steal lifespan.
"Sure, do you want to hear about our trip to the demon race?" Shen Zhen approached Gu An, smiling.
Gu An nodded, letting her speak, while he reflected on his dream.
In the dream, he lived again as Yang Xian, never harming innocent beings and living a life of chivalry. He relived a brilliant life, and the name of the Sword Saint Ancestor reappeared. He earned this title not only for his strength but also for his virtue.
Shen Zhen, unaware of Gu An's thoughts, enthusiastically recounted the demon race's grand gathering. Initially, she wasn't very interested in the Demon Emperor, but after witnessing his tribulation and his attitude toward people and events, she had a change of heart.
She felt that the Demon Emperor truly had the potential to become the second Heavenly Transcendent.
"Strangely enough, I feel that the Demon Emperor’s figure and voice resemble yours, although there’s a significant difference. But from a distance, looking at his back, it feels like looking at you."
Shen Zhen looked at Gu An with suspicion, curious to see if she could discern any clues from his expression.
The Demon Emperor’s origins had always been a mystery in the world. There were even rumors that he was related to the Primordial Ancestor. The Wushi Disciples had once asked Gu An about it, but he vehemently denied it.
Shen Zhen’s high spirits were due to her belief that she had discovered a connection between the Demon Emperor and Gu An.
Not only did their figures resemble each other, but the Demon Emperor also carried a vague sense of karma that couldn’t be divined, yet it undeniably existed.
She had only ever felt this way about Gu An. She specialized in karma, and among the Wushi Disciples, no one could match her in the study of the Great Dao of Karma. Only Fairy Yaoyuan surpassed her, but Fairy Yaoyuan wasn’t considered a Wushi Disciple.
Gu An looked at her, his face serious, and said in a deep voice, "Some karma, you shouldn’t probe. Otherwise..."
Shen Zhen was taken aback by his sudden change in demeanor. She had never seen Gu An so serious, and it made her feel a bit uneasy.
"Watch out, or I might erase your memory!"
Gu An smiled and gently tapped her forehead.
Shen Zhen came to her senses and realized Gu An was just scaring her, which made her feel both annoyed and relieved.
Just as she was about to ask more questions, An Zizai appeared and bowed to Gu An, saying, "Grandmaster, two immortals have come to visit you. One calls himself Elder Immortal Ci Xuan, and the other calls himself Taiyi Immortal Lord."
Seeing An Zizai, Shen Zhen decided not to press further. If Gu An was unwilling to reveal his connection with the Demon Emperor, there must be a reason. She would have to ask him privately.
"Bring them to the Mountain View Pavilion."
Gu An replied, and An Zizai immediately vanished.
"Alright, I have some matters to attend to. You should rest."
Gu An said this and left. He hadn’t woken up just to greet Shen Zhen.
Shen Zhen watched his departing back, marveling, "So similar. They say demons take on the form of those they find attractive. Speaking of which, I think I’ve seen the forms of the Heavenly Demon, Heavenly Azure, and Heavenly White before..."
Meanwhile.
Gu An made his way to the Mountain View Pavilion. He stood inside, gazing at the nearby waterfall.
Before long, An Zizai returned with Elder Immortal Ci Xuan and Taiyi Immortal Lord.
An Zizai was quite curious about the two immortals. Although immortals were no longer mere legends, he had never truly encountered one.
Gu An nodded slightly at An Zizai, signaling him to leave.
After An Zizai departed, Elder Immortal Ci Xuan bowed to Gu An and said, "We implore the Primordial Ancestor to intervene and save the Human Sovereign from his dire situation."
Gu An turned to face him, his expression unreadable.
Taiyi Immortal Lord stood beside Elder Immortal Ci Xuan, silent but observant of Gu An’s demeanor.
"I am not an immortal of the Heavenly Court, nor do I have any desire for immortality. Why should I help him?"
Gu An asked, his tone indifferent. At that moment, his gaze bestowed an overwhelming pressure on Elder Immortal Ci Xuan, making him feel as though he were facing a different person compared to their last meeting.
(End of Chapter)
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