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

Chapter 185 Mutual Appreciation, Su Han's Dead End

Inside Tianya Valley.

Gu An, who was picking grass, smiled. He heard Zhang Bukui's words and felt both gratified and accomplished.

Brother Zhang, have you ever thought that I would become your son's support?
Gu An's thoughts drifted back to decades ago, when Cheng Xuandan was still alive, spending most of his time refining pills and rarely going downstairs. It was Zhang Chunqiu who led him, Li Ya, and Meng Lang in their work.

Years have passed, and of the original five disciples, only Gu An and Li Ya remain.

As time goes by, some people and some things will be taken away by time, and the traces they left behind will be constantly erased.

As autumn leaves fluttered down, Sun Da, Sun Er, and Sun San followed Gu An around, asking questions from time to time.

Normally, Luo Hun, Lü Xian, and Ji Ruolai don't pay much attention to them, but Gu An always chats with them and gives them gifts, so they like Gu An very much.

This time, Gu An brought them some spiritual fruits, which were very delicious.

Although the three monkey demons were demon slaves, Gu An did not discriminate against them. Just like with Tian Yao'er, he was used to treating all living beings with an equal attitude.

Moreover, in his view, even ordinary monkey demons have their own personality and interesting aspects.

Perhaps one day, these three monkey demons will also have their own opportunity?

Gu An told them about the current calamity of demons and monsters, describing the evil monsters and humans, and guiding them to do good.

Hearing how dangerous it was outside, the three monkey demons all abandoned the idea of ​​leaving the valley. They believed that Gu An would not threaten them and that what he said was absolutely true.

Lu Xian suddenly came to Gu An's side and asked, "Valley Master, do you think humans and demons can live in harmony?"

Gu An squatted on the ground and replied, "Why not? Before the great calamity of demons, there were constant internal struggles among the human race. Individuals would fight for survival, but when it came to the collective, it was always decided by a small group of people in power."

Upon hearing this, Lü Xian immediately became interested and asked, "Are you saying that the calamity between the human and demon races is not a calamity ordained by Heaven?"

The three monkey demons also looked at him.

Gu An asked, "If there were no cultivators or monsters in a mountain forest, but only a group of ordinary creatures, would they unleash a calamity that sweeps across the entire forest? No, there would be fighting, but it wouldn't shake the environment."

Lu Xian thought this made sense, so he asked, "You mean that as long as the leaders of the two clans shake hands and make peace, there will be no peace?"

Even in times of peace, the struggle for survival among living beings will not cease, but at least it won't be as terrible. However, these thoughts are meaningless. We cannot change the general trend of the world. Thinking too much is useless. Let's cherish the present moment.

Gu An stood up and said, then looked at Lü Xian and asked, "Is there something you need?"

Lu Xian coughed lightly and said, "I've been having some questions about the Xuanwu Shocking Wave Palm lately, and I'd like you to give me some pointers."

"You taught me all my palm techniques, how can I give you more guidance?" Gu An replied, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes as he looked at Lü Xian.

Lu Xian quickly replied, "It is precisely because I taught you your palm technique that I want to hear your thoughts. You don't necessarily have to be stronger than me to give me guidance. Different people have different perspectives, and perhaps you can provide me with some unexpected ideas."

That's a good point; it shows you're being sensible.

Gu An said, "Then wait a bit, let me finish up first."

“Okay!” Lu Xian immediately agreed.

After a while, Gu An handed all the herbs to the three monkey demons, and then led Lü Xian into the pavilion.

Without his instructions, Lü Xian began to set up the restrictions.

Luo Hun and Ji Ruolai didn't think much of it. Even though they both served Li Xuandao, they still had secrets about each other, especially about cultivation, which they couldn't pry into without permission.

Half an hour later, Lü Xian finally pushed open the door and came out, and Gu An also had to leave.

Watching Gu An fly away on his sword, he was filled with emotion.

This person is truly remarkable.

Despite possessing the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Realm and extraordinary comprehension, he chose to conceal his talents and remain an ordinary valley master.

He had investigated Gu An's upbringing and found no deep-seated hatred, and even that Gu An had the Ji family as a powerful backer.

This shows that Gu An has a level of endurance and goals that are hard for ordinary people to imagine.

Lu Xian admired Gu An more and more, and he wanted to become like him.

What is temporary glory? Becoming an immortal is the real goal!
Lu Xian then thought of Li Xuandao, who was the only one who knew Li Xuandao's true cultivation level. No wonder Li Xuandao admired Gu An so much.

This is a mutual appreciation between people with great ambitions!

Lu Xian suddenly found it amusing that neither of them knew the other's cultivation level.

He began to look forward to the day when the two of them would discover each other's true cultivation levels.

……

As autumn turned to winter, a major event occurred in the cultivation world, shocking the entire realm.

The Tai Xuan Sect actually sent a demon army to support the northern border, including a demon king at the Mahayana realm. This caused an uproar throughout the world, with countless people questioning whether the Tai Xuan Sect was colluding with the demon race. However, as this demon army swept through a battlefield, the doubts disappeared, replaced by excitement.

The successive reports of good news greatly boosted the morale of the Tai Xuan Sect.

Even so, the crisis in the world could not be resolved.

There are just too many demons in the land of demons; it seems impossible to kill them all.

Aside from picking herbs, Gu An spends most of his time going down the mountain to slay demons and monsters, and his lifespan has exceeded six million years.

That winter, more and more disciples began to be sent down the mountain, and the number of disciples in both the outer and inner gate cities continued to decrease.

Gu An could sense an astonishing demonic aura brewing in the north.

A realm of immortals!
It must be that demon ancestor!

There might be powerful cultivators at the Seven-Star Spirit Realm lurking deep within the Demon Realm, so Gu An didn't act immediately. He would strike as soon as the Demon Ancestor ventured south and dared to cross the human border!

The Seven Star Spirit Realm considers itself a sacred place and would never directly attack the human race.

That night.

Gu An habitually scanned the world with his divine sense, which was drawn to a certain forest.

In that forest, Su Han was hiding in the grass. He had a treasure that could conceal his presence, and the Nine Nether Thirteen Fiends searched for him within a hundred miles but could not find him.

Su Han's breathing was unstable, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured.

Did they break up with the Ephemeral Flower Demon Mother?

Gu An had no intention of making a move; he simply walked past quietly.

Seven days passed before Su Han quietly left the forest.

During Gu An's journey through the world, he would occasionally keep an eye on him.

Su Han was actually inquiring about Zhen Qin.

What does he want to do?
Gu An would not allow Su Han to harm Zhen Qin. If Su Han dared to lay a hand on Zhen Qin, he would certainly not stand idly by.

……

Heavy snow fell, covering everything in the world.

In a mountain gully, Ye Lan, Zhen Qin, and a group of disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall were resting, each circulating their inner energy to recover their spiritual power.

Zhen Qin suddenly opened her eyes and scanned her surroundings.

She hesitated for a moment, then stood up, walked to Ye Lan, and whispered, "Uncle-Master, I've encountered a problem with my training. I need to take off my clothes. I'd like to go to the woods alone for a while."

Ye Lan opened her eyes and looked at her, asking with concern, "Do you need my help?"

"It's alright, you know my cultivation method is special," Zhen Qin said with a smile. Seeing that her smile didn't seem to indicate any serious problem, Ye Lan nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, Zhen Qin left the encampment.

She walked into the woods without stopping, continuing for several miles before finally stopping and looking ahead.

There was a figure under the tree in front of her with his back to her.

"Senior Brother Su Han, is that you?" Zhen Qin asked cautiously.

Su Han turned around. His face was bloodless, and even his hair had turned white. His bone sword was gone.

He forced a smile and said, "It's me, come here."

After hesitating for a moment, Zhen Qin walked towards Su Han.

When she was only seven steps away from Su Han, she clearly felt that she had stepped into some kind of restriction, which made her expression change.

"Don't panic, this is my magic artifact. It can block divine sense from finding me and prevent the Ghost Mother of the Ephemeral Flower and the Thirteen Fiends of the Nine Netherworlds from finding me," Su Han explained.

Zhen Qin breathed a sigh of relief. She kept her distance and asked, "Senior brother, can't you really turn back?"

Su Han forced a smile, then said sadly, "Turning back? There's no turning back. My hands are already stained with blood. Even if I lose my cultivation, my enemies won't let me go."

Zhen Qin noticed that something was wrong with him and quickly asked, "Do you need any healing medicine?"

"No need, I came to see you because I have a favor to ask you," Su Han said, shaking his head.

Zhen Qin couldn't help but ask, "What is it?"

Just then, Su Han suddenly approached and placed his right hand on her forehead. She stared wide-eyed in horror as she discovered that she was unable to move.

At this moment, Su Han's expression turned extremely cold.

"Senior...brother..."

When Zhen Qin opened her mouth, she could only utter two words before a powerful spiritual force entered her body, rendering her unable to speak further.

distance.

In a town, Gu An was wielding his sword to slay a demon, his brows furrowed and his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He turned and continued killing demons, while other cultivators fought alongside him in the town.

In the woods, Su Han looked at Zhen Qin's panicked expression and said softly, "Junior sister, don't be afraid, I won't hurt you. I'm already at my wit's end and will surely die. Before I die, I will pass on all my cultivation to you to help you change your fate."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Qin's pupils dilated.

Memories of her time in the outer city flooded her mind. Back then, the outer sect wanted to sacrifice their disciples, and Su Han risked his life to protect her and help her escape the city.

It was because of this kindness that she could never stop worrying about Su Han.

Su Han's infamy has spread throughout the world. He may have wronged many people, but he has definitely done right by her. Everyone can criticize him, but she is the only one who cannot.

"The Ghost Mother of the Ephemeral Flower taught me the Divine Art of Reversing Fate, intending to send me to the Path of the Nine Netherworlds. Although I don't know her ultimate goal, I know I will not have a good end. So, in a secret realm, I seized a Mahayana artifact and escaped from them, but I was also seriously injured and will soon die..."

"Let the Sword of Hatred end here. Although I have wanted revenge all my life, I have not been able to determine who my enemies are. But along the way, I have come to understand that cultivating the Sword of Hatred will inevitably lead to countless enemies. Perhaps I have already completed my revenge."

“Junior sister, our talents are mediocre. In the world of cultivation, we are no different from ants. Cultivating the Heaven-Hating Divine Sword is my only possibility to escape my fate. Although I failed, my life has still been quite eventful…”

"From now on, you will be the one to carry on my life..."

(End of this chapter)