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

Chapter 194: It's just a friendly spar, no one will be killed.
With the arrival of midsummer, Gu An was picking medicinal herbs in Xuan Valley under the scorching summer sun.

As the number of demons in the world has decreased significantly, the sky is becoming increasingly blue. Currently, the Three Dynasties, the Holy Land, and the Demon Emperor's forces are all vigorously eradicating demons, which has slowed down the speed at which Gu An reaps lifespans.

However, everything is returning to calm, which is a good thing for him.

When the world is at peace, quietly farming and developing one's skills is the true path to success.

Lu Jiujia approached Gu An and asked softly, "Senior brother, are you going to participate in the year-end alchemy competition?"

After the death of the Demon Ancestor, Lü Baitian resumed his activities. First, he had Xuan Tianyi write a book, and then he held the World's Number One Alchemy Conference. The various generous rewards attracted the attention of cultivators from all over the world, and disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect could also participate.

In Lu Jiujia's opinion, Gu An's alchemy skills were not bad. He sent batch after batch of miscellaneous disciples to be promoted to outer disciples. In Xuan Valley alone, more than 20 disciples have successfully established their foundations. Almost every year, new faces appear in Medicine Valley.

"I'm not going to join the fun. Having a place on the Golden List is enough for your senior brother to live on for a lifetime," Gu An replied casually.

There will be many more similar world-class competitions in the future. If there were a calligraphy competition, he could participate, as he loves practicing calligraphy.

Lu Jiujia began to marvel at the development of the Tai Xuan Sect.

The Tai Xuan Sect has undergone tremendous changes since he first joined. The sect's atmosphere is more upright, and the sect is more powerful. In the past, it was difficult to even see Nascent Soul cultivators, but now there are many Deity Transformation, Void Transcending, and Body Integration cultivators on the Heaven-Mending Platform. He can even hear about the deeds of Profound Heart Realm cultivators.

The stronger the Tai Xuan Sect is, the more opportunities its disciples will have. For example, the World's Number One Alchemy Competition offers generous rewards even for simply participating in the organization of the competition, making it a great option for disciples who have plenty of time but lack cultivation resources.

Gu An listened attentively as he picked the grass.

Listening to the opinions of lower-level cultivators about the Tai Xuan Sect can better illustrate whether the Tai Xuan Sect is on the right track.

and many more!

Why do I have this sect leader mentality again?

It's all Lü Baitian's fault!

However, Gu An had already gotten used to being Lü Baitian's behind-the-scenes strategist. This feeling was actually quite enjoyable. He only had to talk, not do anything, which satisfied his desire to command without having to exert any effort.

Lu Baitian also thought it was a good idea. If this continued, perhaps one day Gu An would want to take charge of the sect himself.

Several months have passed since the Demon Ancestor fell. The Tai Xuan Sect has been sending inner and outer disciples to exterminate demons, as well as sending disciples of master and disciple to explore the land of demons.

The land of demons is vast, an unknown treasure trove for the various sects of the three dynasties, and even great cultivators of the Profound Heart Realm cannot resist going there.

Lu Lingjun also left the Third Medicine Valley, but her departure did not affect the Third Medicine Valley.

After Lu Jiujia finished speaking, Gu An said meaningfully, "You must cultivate the cultivation method left by Wuxin well. The rise of Tai Xuan Sect shows that the times have changed, and you and I both have a chance."

Lu Jiujia nodded, his mind beginning to wander.

Gu An handed the picked herbs to Lu Jiujia, gave him a few instructions, and then left Xuan Valley.

Next up is fruit picking at Tianya Valley, Xuantian Cave, Mountain God Temple, and Nianchu Cave. In the evening, we'll also be going to Bajing Cave. It's busy, but also very fulfilling.

Although fewer and fewer demons are possessed by evil spirits, Gu An can still gain a lot of lifespan by picking herbs.

He even planned to expand Nianchu Cave, just in time for him to find two female demons for Tian Yao'er.

into the night.

Inside Nianchu Cave, Gu An sat at a stone table, sipping tea while watching Tian Yao'er and the two little cat demons.

The land of demons is never short of monsters, and Gu An is looking for a monster that is suffering.

These two little cat demons are twins. Their parents were eaten by a demon who had become possessed last month. They managed to escape with great difficulty and suffered many injuries over the past month. Tian Yao'er is helping them clean their wounds.

Seeing her joyful yet distressed expression, Gu An couldn't help but think of An Xin.

Do all women like to keep pets?

Gu An swept his divine sense into the depths of the demon land. Legends about the fierce demon continued to emerge in the Three Dynasties. The fierce demon had become a great scourge to the people of the world. It was a more terrifying existence than the demon ancestor, and even the holy land that had stood for tens of thousands of years could not be shaken.

The demonic energy of the fierce demon is spreading continuously, and even Gu An, who is at the ninth level of the Immortal Realm, will need to search for some time.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Gu An's divine sense locked onto the mountains deep within the continent. That place was nearly ten million miles away from Tianhuang Mountain, and the area covered by demonic energy was more than a million miles in radius.

Gu An's divine sense entered the place where the demonic energy was most concentrated. Along the way, Gu An saw a group of mysterious cultivators, all of whom were quite powerful, with the weakest being at the Mahayana realm. They were stationed in a Taoist temple in the mountains and forests, cultivating on their own without exchanging words.

It seems the Seven Star Spirit Realm intends to guard against the Demon King breaking the seal?

He soon sensed a powerful restriction that could not be broken by anyone below the Immortal Realm. He felt he could break through it, but he did not want to disturb the Seven Star Spirit Realm or the Fiery Demon, so he had to withdraw his divine sense.

Take your time, no rush!
If I can reach a lifespan of 100 million years before the Demon King breaks free, that would be ideal. If not, then I'll break through ahead of time.

Gu An pulled up his attribute panel and saw that his lifespan was about to reach nine million years, but he was not flustered.

After a while, Gu An asked, "Have you decided on a name yet?"

The two little cat demons weren't very intelligent; they were both still in the first tier.

Tian Yao'er thought for a moment and said, "Master, you should fetch it. To be honest, I don't even know your name."

As she spoke, her tone became resentful, and her eyes were filled with grievance as she looked at Gu An.

Gu An ignored her gaze and said, "Let's call them Tianqing and Tianbai."

Both cat demons are white cats. The reason they are named Tianqing and Tianbai is because Gu An thought of his Qinghong Sword and Ye Lan's Bailing Sword.

Tian Yao'er immediately flattered, "It sounds wonderful, as expected of your master."

Gu An stood up, left after saying this: "Remember, don't let them step on the herbs."

Seeing him vanish into thin air, Tian Yao'er pouted, then picked up the two cat demons and went to the stone table. She suddenly noticed two books on the table. "The Myth of the Sword Sovereign?"

Tian Yao'er became interested, placed the two cat demons on the table, and then picked up the book to read.

……

Even in late summer, the heat of the day persists.

Inside the Third Medicine Valley, Xuan Tianyi sat in a chair, looking utterly dejected. He couldn't help but ask, "Why doesn't my 'Sword Sovereign Myth' sell as many books as yours?"

As Gu An wrote, he replied, "Perhaps it's because there are too many books of the same type, so the effect is weak."

Let alone other sects, the Tai Xuan Sect alone has published dozens of books about the Sword Master of the Dao. Qingxia doesn't have the appeal of Pan An, so how can he become popular?
Xuan Tianyi sighed, feeling that he was better suited to writing travelogues.

He picked up a piece of paper that Gu An had just written and couldn't help but read the words on it: "In the beginning, chaos reigned and heaven and earth were in turmoil, a vast and boundless expanse unseen by anyone. Since Pangu broke the primordial chaos, the distinction between the pure and the impure has been established..."

The poem at the very beginning captivated him.

This is definitely a book like the Investiture of the Gods!

He looked down carefully, finding it increasingly fascinating.

When he finished reading the first page, he wanted to find the second page, but Gu An had not finished writing yet.

Gu An wasn't just recalling the plot; he was also thinking about handwriting—how to write it beautifully.

"Never mind, take your time writing. I came today to say goodbye," Xuan Tianyi said, putting down the paper in his hand.

Without even looking up, Gu An asked, "Where to?"

Xuan Tianyi replied, "Go to the land of demons and monsters, find the fierce demons, and the Holy Land will lead us."

Gu An nodded and said, "Be extra careful, and don't be careless just because you have the ability to cultivate."

"You brat, you dare to lecture me? I've ventured out to sea, unlike you, who stays cooped up in the Tai Xuan Sect all day. Don't worry, I can't die. Below the Immortal Path, I'm invincible."

Xuan Tianyi stood up and said with high spirits.

Gu An looked at him and asked, "What if we encounter an immortal being?"

"Then I will die a glorious death!"

After saying that, Xuan Tianyi turned and left. When he reached the door, he turned back and urged, "Write faster. I want to see if your book can surpass Investiture of the Gods."

He pushed open the door and went out, but Gu An did not get up to see him off.

Beyond the Investiture of the Gods?

Gu An smiled and continued writing.

He left the Third Medicine Valley as dusk approached.

……

Late at night, in the mountains and forests.

Zhang Bukui, dressed in animal skins, strolled forward with a stone axe at his waist. His gaze was fixed on the firelight on the mountain, where there was a temple with firelight and an aura that felt strangely familiar to him.

He had been away from the cave for a month, heading north in search of opportunities in the land of demons. He had hardly interacted with any cultivators or monsters along the way, so he was very nervous and cautiously made his way up the mountain.

Not long after, he entered the Taoist temple. The temple was very large. He stood in the outermost courtyard, hesitating. The firelight was just a wall away from him.

"Since you're here, come over and let's meet."

A voice came from the other side of the courtyard wall. Hearing this, Zhang Bukui breathed a sigh of relief, then leaped over the wall.

He landed in front of the fire and sized up the man in black sitting opposite him. The man had a cold face and a heavy sword that easily attracted attention was placed next to him.

As he sized up Li Ya, Li Ya was also sizing him up.

"My name is Zhang Bukui. May I ask your name, friend?" Zhang Bukui said, clasping his hands in greeting.

He could sense that the person in front of him was very strong, but he was no longer the same as before. He was just a little nervous, not afraid.

Li Ya replied, "My name is Li Ya. How come you have half demonic energy?"

Zhang Bukui replied, "My father is human, and my mother is a demon. Are you like me?"

Li Ya?

I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before.

Hearing his question, Li Ya glared at him and snorted coldly, "How could that be? I just consumed a demonic treasure and possess the power of demonic blood."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Bukui felt somewhat disappointed.

Li Ya noticed the stone axe at his waist, immediately stood up, and said with a smile, "Kid, how about we have a spar?"

Since witnessing the Azure Star Suppressing Heaven Boundless Sword of the Sword Master Fudao, his understanding of the Tai Cang Shocking Divine Sword has deepened. After practicing diligently for half a year, he was looking for someone to test his skills against.

Zhang Buku subconsciously reached for the stone axe at his waist and asked, "Is it really just a friendly spar?"

Li Ya nodded and said, "It's just a friendly spar, nothing to kill. I've been practicing swordsmanship for half a year and want to test the results."

Zhang Bukui's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face. He said, "To be honest, I've also been practicing hard for a while. Perfect timing, let's go then."

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