Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

[Guo Guhong developed animosity towards you and harbored killing intent; do you wish to perform life span detection on him?]

Seeing Guo Guhong make a move against him, Gu An only wanted to laugh.

This fellow was truly vicious, striking as soon as the thought of killing arose, indicating that Guo Guhong frequently engaged in such actions.

Unfortunately, this time he chose the wrong opponent.

Boom!

As Guo Guhong's claw touched Gu An's chest, a force exploded, causing dust and stones to fly under Gu An's feet and stirring up ripples on the lake, while Guo Guhong instantly turned to ashes.

Gu An raised his hand, brushed his temples, and continued forward, dispersing the ashes that had been Guo Guhong with a step.

The prompt to seize life span was directly ignored by him because the life span was too short.

The North Sea shimmered with the light of a setting sun, and a large fish leaped at the end of the lake, resembling a crescent moon in midair.

The sun set and the moon rose.

Two days later, Gu An, in the form of a mountain god, arrived at the Mountain God Temple.

The small figure jumped down from the eaves, and Sage Xuan Miao, upon hearing the movement, opened his eyes. Seeing it was Gu An, he quickly stood up and saluted.

"How is the cultivation of medicinal herbs going? I need more herbs for my alchemy." Gu An landed on the ground and walked towards the courtyard gate, asking.

Sage Xuan Miao stood behind him, like a mountain, but the posture was very respectful.

"Not bad. But I wonder how much you need," Sage Xuan Miao replied.

Then they left the Mountain God Temple and began to gather medicinal herbs.

During this time, Sage Xuan Miao narrated the events that had occurred recently, even mentioning who had passed by the Mountain God Temple.

He indeed did not lie. As the Carefree Primordial Immortal, Gu An could see the past events here, and Sage Xuan Miao did not hide anything.

Gu An was not interested in the matters he talked about, but he was satisfied with his attitude.

Having guarded this place for decades, Sage Xuan Miao's attitude remained devout, and Gu An felt it necessary to reward him.

After Gu An finished gathering herbal materials, the two arrived at an open space. He still left half of the herbs for Sage Xuan Miao.

Sage Xuan Miao wanted to discuss Sword Venerable Fudao with the mountain god, but he did not know how to start, so he remained silent for a moment.

"You have been diligent over the years. I am very pleased. Would you like to learn a sword technique?" Gu An stood on a rock, looked at Sage Xuan Miao, and asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Sage Xuan Miao was stupefied for a moment and instinctively replied, "Of course, I would."

Gu An raised his hand and pointed his index finger at him remotely. In an instant, Sage Xuan Miao fell into a daze.

He did not know how much time passed.

Sage Xuan Miao gradually woke up. When he opened his eyes, he no longer saw the mountain god's figure. The sunset cast dappled shadows of leaves on his face in the forest.

"Vast Star Suppressing Heaven Boundless Sword..."

Sage Xuan Miao was shocked. Could such a profound sword technique exist in the world?

Moreover…

Why did this sword technique seem somewhat similar to his Li Family's sword technique?

However, he had been cultivating at Three Pure Ones Mountain since childhood. Although he was related to the Taicang Imperial Family by blood, he had not delved into the Li Family's heritage.

"The mountain god also knows the Sword Dao. I wonder how his swordsmanship compares to Sword Venerable Fudao's,"

Sage Xuan Miao couldn't help but think. After hearing about Sword Venerable Fudao's prowess, he always speculated about Sword Venerable Fudao's cultivation level unconsciously.

He had to admit that Sword Venerable Fudao's personal charm was indeed compelling, making his heart yearn.

Remorseful, remorseful!

How could I be disloyal to the mountain god?

Sage Xuan Miao struggled to suppress his inner turmoil, but another thought arose within him, a thought even he could hardly believe.

Could the mountain god and Sword Venerable Fudao be the same person?

Before the overseas cultivators invaded, how could there have been two super-existences above the Seven Stars Spirit Realm simultaneously on the continent?

...

The news of Sword Venerable Fudao vanquishing the immortals of the Seven Stars Spirit Realm continued to spread.

In the following days, the Supreme Sect and the Seven Stars Spirit Realm announced their friendship, pledging to protect the people of the mainland together henceforth, setting an example for the righteous path, which established the Supreme Sect as the foremost sect in the Immortal Cultivation World of the three dynasties.

This event greatly enhanced the Supreme Sect's influence, attracting an increasing number of people to join.

The autumn wind blew through the Supreme Sect yet failed to bring desolation there.

In the mountains and forests.

Gu An sat on the back of the Blood Prison Great Saint, turning his head to look at the group of young boys and girls that had just brushed past them, feeling nostalgic.

This group of youngsters was led by two adult men, one a village chief and the other a teacher, on their way to the Supreme Sect to seek the Immortal Path.

Such a scene was rare, especially in the mountains between Mystic Valley and Tianya Valley.

Gu An looked forward again, asked casually, "What do you think of the Supreme Sect nowadays?"

The Blood Prison Great Saint thought for a while, then said, "Pretty good. It seems to be improving, and it indeed qualifies as the righteous path. Whether it be Medicine Valley or the Outer Gate City, the atmosphere is great." Find your next read on m_v l|e'm-p| y r

He knew that the Supreme Sect's current prosperity was all due to the one on his back.

If the Supreme Sect ever displeased Gu An, today's glory could turn into an illusion at any moment.

Having been a steed for a long time, the Blood Prison Great Saint developed some feelings for the Supreme Sect. Although there were some unsavory characters in Medicine Valley, most were not bad overall.

Compared to the Lower Realm sect he came from, the Supreme Sect was more harmonious. Apart from not being strong enough, it matched his ideal place for immortals.

He could also feel the Supreme Sect's rising fortune lately and believed that in a thousand years, its strength would be immeasurable.

"Qualifying as the righteous path is good enough," Gu An said with a soft laugh.

One man and one ox walked through the mountains, gradually disappearing into the depths of the forest.

An ancient hour later.

Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Saint leisurely into Tianya Valley.

He sensed the presence of others in the valley.

Li Xuandao had arrived!

Gu An remained unhurried, leisurely progressing forward.

Li Xuandao was in a courtyard, drinking tea, with a young boy practicing swordsmanship behind him. The boy seemed to be only seven or eight, yet his sword movements were fluid and very nimble.

Luo Hun stood nearby, his eyes fixed on the boy with the sword, worried he might hurt himself.

When Li Xuandao saw Gu An from afar, a smile appeared on his face.

"This kid has become quite ostentatious, but he knows how to enjoy life," Li Xuandao said with amused disbelief.

Gu An rode a majestic demon pet, wearing a luxurious and exquisite blue robe with an extravagant dark gold crown that made him look very much like an Immortal Lord of the mortal world.

Lv Xian, who was meditating at the mountain peak, also saw Gu An and was dazzled by his attire.

For some reason, there was an aura about Gu An that made him uneasy, an instinctual unease he couldn't quite explain.

Seeing Li Xuandao's gaze, Gu An patted the bull's back, making Blood Prison Great Saint quicken its pace.

Soon, Blood Prison Great Saint reached the courtyard. Gu An dismounted and quickly walked into the yard.

"Uncle, long time no see." Gu An raised his hand in a salute.

Out of habit, he cast a life span detection on the young boy.

[Li Lingtian (Energy Cultivation Realm Fourth Layer): 8/110/8999]

Hmm?

A life span limit of 8,999 years?

That was something!

Gu An was curious, but his face remained calm.

"Indeed, it's been a long time. I've been here for two days, waiting specifically to see you before I leave," Li Xuandao said with a laugh.

Nowadays, he was in high spirits. The Three Dynasties' contention continued, but everyone could feel the Taicang Dynasty's dominance.

In the coming years, Li Xuandao was likely to unify the land, a feat no one had accomplished for thousands of years.

Li Xuandao's cultivation level also advanced rapidly, nearing the ninth layer of the Unification Realm. This guy could catch up with Lv Baitian within a century.

The two started to chat. Gu An talked about his Medicine Valley in response to Li Xuandao's concern, mentioning trivial matters, which Li Xuandao listened to intently.

Aside from Gu An's relationship with Li Ya, Li Xuandao was very satisfied with how Gu An managed Tianya Valley over the years.

After chatting for a while, Li Xuandao started to tease Gu An about his current appearance, which was vastly different from before.

"One must enjoy life when it's going well. Unlike you and Senior Brother Li, who can stir the world's affairs, I can also live a glamorous life in my small world, can't I?" Gu An laughed, touching the Immortal King Crown on his head as he spoke.

Li Xuandao laughed, "It seems your crown lacks gems. Need my help? Or shall I send you a better one?"

A better one?

I doubt you can afford it.

Gu An shook his head to decline courteously, and Li Xuandao did not insist. He waved to Li Lingtian, who immediately ran over, curiously watching Gu An.

Looking at his small face, Gu An couldn't help but think of fifteen-year-old Li Ya; their brows and eyes were somewhat similar.

"This is Senior Brother Gu, who has the best relationship with your brother Li Ya," Li Xuandao introduced to Li Lingtian.

Li Lingtian immediately saluted Gu An, in a very mature and adorable manner.

Gu An was about to think of what to give as a meeting gift when Li Lingtian asked, "Senior Brother Gu, I heard you wrote Journey to the West. Have you met Sun Wukong?"

Gu An was stunned, glancing at Luo Hun, who looked away.

Li Xuandao kept his smile, obviously knowing this all along.

It reminded him of the time he had asked Gu An about Investiture of the Gods.

Gu An suddenly thought, had Li Xuandao known he was Pan An all along and tried to probe him intentionally?

But that no longer mattered.

"Yes, in my dream. In reality, I accepted an apprentice named Yang Jian," Gu An replied, patting Li Lingtian's head with a smile.

"True Lord Erlang Yang Jian? Is he powerful? Can I spar with him?" Li Lingtian became excited, clenching his little fists.

Gu An laughed, "Of course, but you'll have to grow up first."

Li Lingtian nodded obediently, then, like a little adult, said, "Senior Brother Gu, you must ensure your apprentice trains hard. My uncle says I have the best life grid in the world, and I fear your apprentice might not be a match for me."

Li Xuandao gave him a stern look, "Your father always taught you to be modest!"

Li Lingtian complained, "Uncle said so, and mother said everything in this world was created for me, so I can be confident."

Li Xuandao's face turned visibly displeased.

Gu An found it amusing and said, "Alright, Senior Brother Gu will make sure he trains hard. Promise me you'll train well and not fight with others before sparring with my apprentice. Can you do that?"