If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 121 Sword Intent Shocks the Sect

"No."

Gu An flatly refused, saying, "The Tai Xuan Sect has just experienced a calamity; what opportunities could it possibly have?"
Lu Baitian was stunned, not expecting him to refuse so decisively. He immediately retorted angrily, "You brat, I haven't even told you what kind of opportunity it is!"

Gu An sat down and said, "I will not become the sect leader, I will not write books, and I will no longer accept the disturbances from the Holy Son and Holy Daughter."

Upon hearing this, Lü Baitian laughed in anger.

"Is that the kind of person you see?"

"I just didn't want to cause trouble. Did I misunderstand you? If so, then I apologize."

Gu An said seriously, and Lü Baitian's face stiffened. He coughed lightly and said, "Of course I misunderstood you. I came to see you about other things."

"What's the matter?"

"You should have heard of the Nine Nether Path, right? The Nine Nether Path has been sealed off by the Nine Dynasties, and each sect has sent cultivators to guard it. Even if the main lineage of the Ephemeral Flower Sect attacks, it will be difficult to shake it. Now, all the sects of the Nine Dynasties are leading their disciples into the Nine Nether Path for training. Demons and monsters roam freely inside, so you can kill demons and seize treasures. Moreover, the spiritual energy is very rich, making it suitable for cultivation."

Lu Baitian spoke slowly, which surprised Gu An.

I never expected that the Path of the Nine Netherworlds would become a place like a training ground.

Gu An asked, "Isn't the Path to the Nine Netherworlds said to be very dangerous?"

"It is indeed dangerous, which is why powerful cultivators lead disciples on training missions. I want to give you a spot. Once you enter the Nine Nether Path, someone will protect your life. You can cultivate, you can slay demons, you can search for treasures. No matter what you do, someone will be there to support you. Isn't this a great opportunity? Furthermore, the Tai Xuan Sect plans to build cities within the Nine Nether Path for disciples to rest and cultivate..."

Lu Baitian spoke eloquently, full of vigor and confidence.

He believed that if the Nine Nether Path was developed well, the Tai Xuan Sect would take off, and perhaps the Tai Xuan Sect could enter its most prosperous period in history under his leadership, and his status in the history of the Tai Xuan Sect would also rise accordingly.

Gu An listened attentively and thought it was indeed feasible.

Lu Baitian seemed to want to reverse a phenomenon: since ancient times, cultivators would leave the Nine Dynasties Land after reaching the Integration Realm to seek opportunities elsewhere. Lu Baitian wanted to enhance the foundation of the Tai Xuan Sect, make the Tai Xuan Sect stronger, and prevent future disciples from having to go out to seek opportunities.

The Path of the Nine Netherworlds was his first step!
He also plans to open a maritime route, spearheaded by the recently returned Ancestor Xuanquan.

He became more and more excited as he spoke, almost blurting out the idea of ​​unifying the mainland.

Gu An listened with great interest and admired Lü Baitian's ideas.

The stronger the Tai Xuan Sect is, the better he can benefit from it.

After a long pause, Lü Baitian finished his explanation, still seemingly unfinished. He looked at Gu An and asked, "So? Are you going or not?"

Gu An shook his head and said, "I won't go. I have to stay and take care of the medicine valley."

"It's the same if someone else takes care of it."

"No, I'm not comfortable with that. Okay, actually I'm scared. I always feel that the Path of the Nine Netherworlds is very dangerous, and my combat skills are very weak, so I won't go. How about this, can I give my spot to someone else?"

"You're not going, but you want to share a spot?"

"I have made contributions to the Tai Xuan Sect, after all. I didn't embezzle any money from this huge medicine valley. Shouldn't you reward me?"

Seeing Gu An's confident and eloquent manner, Lü Baitian shook his head and chuckled.

After thinking it over, he agreed to Gu An's request.

Giving the spots to people close to Gu An would also help Gu An develop a stronger sense of identification with the Tai Xuan Sect.

Lu Baitian refused to believe that he couldn't pass on the position of sect leader; he insisted on giving it to Gu An.

There's plenty of time ahead; one day, Gu An will receive you!

Thinking of this, Lü Baitian smiled, his heart filled with anticipation.

"How do you think Tai Xuan Sect should become the number one sect in the Nine Dynasties?" Lu Baitian suddenly asked, wanting to test Gu An and guide him to the perspective of a sect leader.

Gu An replied directly: "Using force won't work, as it's easy to accumulate hatred. We can use cultural invasion, just like the previous outer sect conference. In the future, Tai Xuan Sect can hold various conferences, such as those on formations, alchemy, sword competitions, and talisman making. We should strive to ensure that Tai Xuan Sect can hold a grand event that attracts the attention of nine dynasties every few years. The initial investment may be huge, but as long as people get used to it, they will gradually come to believe that Tai Xuan Sect is the orthodox sect in the world."

"Imagine you've just embarked on the path of sword cultivation, and you hear that the Tai Xuan Sect's sword competition is a must-attend event for sword cultivators, and also an opportunity to make a name for yourself. You'll subconsciously think that the Tai Xuan Sect holds a very high position in the way of the sword."

"When people all over the world mention Tai Xuan Sect all the time, or when Tai Xuan Sect becomes the sect mentioned most frequently by people all over the world, Tai Xuan Sect will not be far from becoming the number one sect in the world."

"Of course, the sect's own strength is the most important."

Gu An spoke eloquently, having heard so much from Lü Baitian, he wanted to boast as well.

Lu Baitian quickly became engrossed in listening. Seeing how attentively he listened, Gu An became even more talkative and even started discussing the details.

It shouldn't just be a competition between the strong and the weak; ideally, there should also be other competitions that showcase skills. These competitions could be held in different outer and inner cities to stimulate the economic development of each city.

He even suggested that various associations could be established among his disciples, such as the Alchemy Association and the Swordsman Association, to facilitate communication among disciples and allow disciples with leadership skills to hone their abilities.

Lü Baitian was astonished by what he heard.

It's no coincidence that this kid could write Investiture of the Gods; he truly has great talent!

After Gu An finished speaking, he picked up a bowl of tea, drank it all in one gulp, and felt thoroughly refreshed.

Lu Baitian stared intently at him and said, "You still say you're not suitable to be the sect leader!"

Gu An waved his hand and said, "I don't have the qualifications to be the sect leader, I don't have a prominent background, and I don't have the courage or boldness to promote development plans. At most, I can offer some suggestions."

Execution is the hardest part.

Gu An would never become the sect leader!
Lu Baitian smiled, and then began to ask questions about the strategy Gu An had just mentioned, which Gu An answered patiently.

Another half hour passed before the two finally emerged from the pavilion.

Lu Baitian followed behind Gu An, still pondering Gu An's thoughts. As soon as they reached the bottom of the stairs, he said goodbye, saying he had no interest in celebrating the festival.

Gu An didn't try to stop him. Without Lü Baitian around, the festive atmosphere in the Third Medicine Valley was even more relaxed.

After the Spring Festival, news of the trials on the Nine Netherworld Path quickly spread throughout the Tai Xuan Sect.

Treasures, rare and precious materials, demon cores, spiritual energy, and so on—the various benefits of the Nine Nether Path began to spread like wildfire. Clearly, Lü Baitian believed Gu An's words and focused on promoting the specific benefits of the opportunity to incite the disciples' enthusiasm and enhance their sense of belonging to the sect.

Inside the Law Enforcement Hall.

Ye Lan was summoned to meet with the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall.

The elder of the Enforcement Hall chuckled and said, "Ye Lan, the higher-ups have designated one of the spots for the Path of the Nine Netherworlds to you. You're really something. Don't worry, the Enforcement Hall won't treat you unfairly and will help you enter the Path of the Nine Netherworlds more easily."

Ye Lan was stunned.

The Path to the Nine Netherworlds?

The first person she thought of was Gu An.

Although she has been rooted in the Hall of Law Enforcement for many years, how could she possibly have the chance to encounter an opportunity like the Path of the Nine Netherworlds?

She had heard that the first batch of places for the Nine Netherworld Path was only two hundred people, and that there was basically no chance for those from the outer sect.

Ye Lan's lips curled up. She felt no burden at all about being taken care of by Gu An; instead, she was filled with surprise and sweetness.

Senior brother, it seems you still care about me, you're just being stubborn!

Ye Lan could understand Gu An's thoughts; romantic feelings could indeed easily interfere with cultivation.

That's why she wants to seize every opportunity to become stronger and prove her determination to her senior brother.

……

Winter goes and spring comes, and all things awaken.

It's early March.

Inside the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An squatted beside the Heavenly Spirit Pool formed by the Heavenly Spirit Water. He had just released a batch of carp into the pool, watching them swim freely and observing whether they could absorb the spiritual energy in the pool.

Lu Lingjun stood beside him and said, "If we raise them like this, they might develop sentience."

"Will the Heavenly Spirit Water continue to expand?" Gu An asked curiously.

Lu Lingjun replied, "With the amount of water I offer you, it should be able to reach a diameter of ten zhang."

After hearing this, Gu An felt it was a bit small.

Just as he was about to speak, a sword intent suddenly came from afar, startling the heavens.

Lu Lingjun's expression changed slightly, and she turned her head to look, her delicate brows furrowing.

Gu An looked up and saw thunderclouds churning in the sky, moving at great speed towards the inner gate.

The sword intent of the Tai Cang Jing Shen Sword!

Gu An could sense An Hao's presence.

Good lad, you've mastered the sword intent of the Tai Cang Jing Divine Sword so quickly!

Gu An felt both gratified and somewhat shocked.

An Hao's talent is truly unbelievable.

Lu Lingjun asked in surprise, "This sword intent is similar to the sword intent left by the Sword Venerable Fudao on the Heaven-Mending Platform, but it is far less vast than that of the Sword Venerable Fudao. Could it be that the Sword Venerable Fudao's disciple has just achieved mastery of the sword path?"

Gu An asked curiously, "Disciple? How could you judge so clearly? I couldn't sense it at all."

Lu Lingjun remained calm and said, "Perhaps it's because I've seen others cultivate sword intent."

Having served as a menial disciple for so long, she has come to understand the Tai Xuan Sect and is preparing to be promoted.

If you want to improve your status, cultivation level is naturally the most crucial factor!
She didn't plan to start as an outer disciple; instead, she wanted Gu An to introduce her.

the other side.

Amidst swirling clouds and mist, a mountain peak emerges from a sea of ​​clouds, resembling a fairyland. On the summit sits a man in meditation; it is none other than An Hao.

An Hao's white robes billowed violently, and a sword shadow materialized before him, exuding a vast and boundless aura.

One after another, figures appeared out of thin air around him; Lü Baitian and Ancestor Xuanquan had also arrived.

Gu Zong looked at An Hao and exclaimed in surprise, "This sword intent is..."

Another elder said in a deep voice, "The sword intent of the Sword Master Fudao, he comprehended it from the Heaven-Mending Platform?"

“No, relying solely on the Heaven-Mending Platform is definitely not enough. He must have obtained the inheritance of the Sword Master of the Dao!” a female elder said in a deep voice.

"He's a disciple of the Sword Master Fudao? No wonder such a genius would voluntarily join the Tai Xuan Sect without any prior background. It turns out he was a disciple trained by the Sword Master Fudao." Gu Zong exclaimed.

Lu Baitian stared intently at An Hao, his eyes darting around.

Ancestor Xuanquan stroked his beard and said, "What domineering sword intent! It can be called the number one swordsmanship in the Taicang Dynasty."

His assessment further excited the elders, who began discussing An Hao's background and qualifications.

Ancestor Xuanquan waved his sleeve, and large banners flew out from his sleeve, surrounding An Hao. The banners fluttered, gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which surged into An Hao's body.

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