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

Chapter 227 A Shocking Change at Sea, A Strange Fragrance

Gu An did not personally oversee the transformation of Tianqing and Tianbai. With Tian Yao'er around, he believed that the two cat demons would be safe.

Tian Yao'er's cultivation has reached the ninth level of the Core Formation Realm, and she can stand on her own.

Gu An first returned to Xuan Valley, and after wandering around the valley a few times, he headed to the Third Medicine Valley.

The number of miscellaneous disciples in the Third Medicine Valley has increased to eight hundred. He had just stepped out of the teleportation platform when he heard a commotion.

He looked up and saw disciples sweeping the floor, patrolling the park, and practicing magic. In the distance, people were playing chess and Go under the trees.

Gu An was very lenient in managing his disciples; as long as they completed their daily tasks, they could arrange their own time.

Within the Third Medicine Valley, not all disciples are simply enjoying their retirement. The vast majority harbor ambitions and aspire to become outer disciples. Therefore, in order to curry favor with Gu An and obtain elixirs, they all work very diligently.

Gu An walked towards his attic.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison was dozing on the grass downstairs, with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth slowly flowing into his body.

The door to the nearby attic suddenly opened, and You Yingying waved to Gu An. Seeing this, Gu An felt somewhat helpless and could only walk over.

This pavilion is Lu Lingjun's residence. After Shenyi City was taken away by Li Ya, Lu Lingjun returned.

She was originally in seclusion cultivating, but things changed after You Yingying entered the valley.

These two actually walked together.

Upon hearing that Lu Lingjun was a great cultivator in the Profound Heart Realm, You Yingying became very interested in her and took the initiative to find her. With the help of the Star Sea Sect, You Yingying successfully won her over.

Gu An knew what they were going to say without even entering the building.

It's definitely about how to establish the Ascension Cult!

Gu An was also forcibly dragged into their plan. As long as he provided the herbs, they could secure a high-level position in the future.

After entering the house, You Yingying closed the door.

Gu An walked into the hall. Lu Lingjun was sitting at the table, which was covered with papers, and a small white snake was coiled on the papers.

He sat down on his own and reached out to tease the White Spirit Demon Emperor; he liked to touch its snake head.

The White Spirit Demon Emperor disguised its cultivation level and was usually very docile. In addition, Lu Lingjun had privately instructed it, so it had no choice but to obey Gu An's actions.

You Yingying quickly sat down next to Gu An, excitedly saying, "My people have recently discovered traces of ascendants! And there's more than one!"

Gu An said irritably, "You dragged me in here just for this? I'm not leaving the Tai Xuan Sect."

I don't know what Lu Lingjun said that made You Yingying, this native, so obsessed with founding the Ascension Sect.

There's also You Yingying, who, despite only having Foundation Establishment cultivation, has numerous spies at sea. Gu An overheard their conversation and learned that You Yingying's grandfather was one of the Sea Lords of the Star Sea Sect, meaning he was at least at the Immortal Wanderer realm.

Gu An felt very resentful about this. He was the one who met You Yingying first, but You Yingying didn't tell him about it. Instead, she revealed it to Lu Lingjun.

Since you've become closer, why don't you go far away and fly high!

You Yingying chuckled, "Of course I'm not asking you to invite them. With your cultivation level, it would be incredibly difficult for you to even meet them. I'm just telling you that the Ascension Sect's core group is almost complete!"

Lu Lingjun nodded and said, "I plan to establish the Ascension Sect outside of the Three Dynasties, and the Tai Xuan Sect will also support us."

Gu An was not surprised by this.

The location of the Taicang Dynasty is too awkward. It is located at the southernmost part of the continent. The spirit mines that Taixuan Sect discovered in the land of the demon race have been successively seized by other sects, which has prevented Taixuan Sect from developing its sect in the north.

If the Ascension Cult can be established, other sects may not target it. In the future, the two sects can work together from the inside and outside, and other sects will certainly not be able to block their development.

Gu An had no intention of interfering in the sectarian conflict in the Three Dynasties, and the Tai Xuan Sect did not gather its disciples to beg the Sword Venerable Fudao for help. They had no face to ask for help. The Zun Pavilion and the Elder Hall were both determined to develop the Tai Xuan Sect into the number one sect in the Three Dynasties.

Lu Lingjun said, "I'm planning to go south myself. I wanted to let you know so you wouldn't be unaware of where I've gone."

Gu An said, "You don't need to report to me where you go."

"Ok?"

Lu Lingjun glanced at him, her eyes somewhat cold.

Gu An pursed his lips and said no more.

You Yingying began excitedly to introduce the information about the ascendants. There were five people in total, three men and two women. These five people lived in seclusion on an island of the Star Sea Sect. The weakest of them had the cultivation level of Integration Realm, and two of them had reached the Profound Heart Realm.

There are actually quite a few ascendants overseas. Once they become familiar with the survival rules of this world, they no longer hide their origins. After all, cultivators in this world cannot fly to the lower realms, and they are not interested in the lower realms.

Gu An listened attentively, while imagining the impact the Ascension Sect would have on the cultivation world of the mainland if it were truly established.

Those who ascend to immortality may not have the highest level of cultivation, but in terms of survival skills and mentality, they are absolutely formidable.

Gu An remained skeptical about whether Lu Lingjun could win them over.

Half an hour later, Lu Lingjun left with the White Spirit Demon Emperor.

Gu An and You Yingying saw them off. After Lu Lingjun's figure disappeared into the horizon, You Yingying looked at Gu An, patted his shoulder, and chuckled, "Once the Ascension Sect is established, you'll be considered an elder of the sect, and your fate will change. Remember to thank me!"

Gu An looked at her and asked curiously, "You're not an ascendant, so why are you so enthusiastic?"

Once the Ascension Cult is established, those who have not experienced ascension will be ostracized or looked down upon within the cult, since the pope of the sect gathers those who have ascended.

“How interesting. In this life, if you can do a few great things, it’s not a wasted trip. If you can leave some mark, that would be even better,” You Yingying said matter-of-factly.

Gu An asked in surprise, "With such a powerful background, why do you sound like..."

He discovered that while maintaining her original form, You Yingying possessed a strange causal force within her, which restricted the growth of her spiritual power. Once her cultivation could not improve, You Yingying, despite having a lifespan of five thousand years, would die at the age of four hundred.

You Yingying looked at him and snorted, "That's right, I already know my fate. I cannot pursue the path of immortality in this life."

After saying that, she turned and left, not wanting to continue talking to Gu An.

Gu An didn't press the matter further.

Only after we got to this point did he ask a question, revealing that he wouldn't actively interfere in You Yingying's fate.

If he can't even grant his junior sister immortality, then he's certainly not qualified to help others.

He turned around and went back to his room to refine pills, and a few days later he took the pills to the outer city.

……

Summer is coming to an end.

Inside the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An was studying the Ziwei Array Record when he suddenly sensed something, looked out the window, and frowned slightly.

"Why has this guy been so rowdy lately?"

Gu An thought to himself, puzzled.

In the past month, Li Ya has been frequently using the power of the Divine City, and today he has started again.

Li Ya was far away from him, and he could not capture him with his divine sense because there were restrictions from the Star Sea Sect along the way, and he was afraid of disturbing the great cultivators of the Star Sea Sect.

Even without using his divine sense, he could learn about Li Ya's current situation through his mental connection with the divine spirits.

After hesitating for a moment, Gu An still asked the divine spirits in his heart.

Soon, the divine spirits told him the reason.

Li Ya is currently exploring a secret realm, one of the inheritance realms of the Star Sea Sect. If he succeeds, he will obtain the ancient inheritance of the Star Sea Sect. With the power of the Divine City, Li Ya has already fought his way to the final level. His opponent is the remnant soul of the inheritor, and the army of Divine Soul Ghosts cannot defeat him in a short time.

After learning the reason, Gu An stopped worrying about it.

Li Ya has been a member of the Xinghai Cult for more than five years. If the Xinghai Cult wanted to harm him, they would have done so long ago. Now it seems that the Xinghai Cult really wants to cultivate him.

Gu An withdrew his gaze and continued to look at the Ziwei Array Record in his hand.

Time continues to pass.

Half an hour later.

boom--

A deafening roar came from afar, interrupting Gu An's thoughts once again.

"What day is it today? Why is there so much noise?" Gu An muttered to himself, his divine sense probing in the direction from which the sound came.

Not long after, his expression changed drastically.

His pupils reflected the boundless ocean, and at that moment, a huge crack appeared in the ocean, stretching out continuously. Seawater rushed wildly into the crack, forming a spectacular waterfall. The crack was bottomless and several miles wide.

Gu An sensed that other divine senses were being drawn to this ocean rift, and not only that, but many other cultivators were also heading towards it.

That was the ocean to the west of the continent. Gu An's divine sense probed along the way and found that the crack was tens of millions of miles long and was still extending, as if it really wanted to split the ocean in two.

Strangely, as seawater continued to surge into the depths of the crevice, the sea level did not drop; it simply maintained the spectacular sight.

Fortunately, this ocean rift is very far from the mainland, and there is a continent in between.

Gu An withdrew his divine sense and continued reading, preparing to go to the Immortal Seeking Island to gather information later.

On Seeking Immortals Island, Gu An always heard about all sorts of important maritime events.

Late at night.

Gu An arrived at Nianchu Cave. He walked towards the stone table, and as soon as his footsteps sounded, two fragrant breezes wafted over. Then, his arms were embraced and he was enveloped in softness.

"Owner!"

"Hello, Master!"

Two charming women were seen holding Gu An's arms. One was dressed in a blue dress and the other in a white dress. They had graceful figures and delicate features, and their eyes seemed to be filled with water as they looked at Gu An.

It is the sky blue and sky white after transformation.

Wearing a mask, Gu An asked, "What do you smell like?"

Tianqing tilted his head and said, "It's a kind of water that Miss made herself. It gives off a strange fragrance when you sprinkle it on your body. She said it can mask our demonic smell so that our master won't find us disgusting."

Gu An remained silent, feeling quite satisfied.

The newly transformed Tianqing and Tianbai did indeed have an unpleasant demonic smell, which is why he was very resistant to being hugged by them before.

Gu An let them carry him as they walked towards the small building.

The two cat demons chattered incessantly, just as talkative as Tian Yao'er.

Soon, Tian Yao'er came out of the house and came to Gu An with a happy face, waiting for his praise. Unfortunately, Gu An did not mention the strange fragrance, but asked about her cultivation.

(End of this chapter)