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

Chapter 234 What Realm Lies Above the Ascending Immortal?
Gu An saw through Yang Jian's thoughts, but did not explain, instead waiting for his choice.

Yang Jian has a special constitution and needs a large amount of spiritual energy to temper his body. This process must be very painful, so Gu An let him choose for himself.

No matter how strong one's aptitude, without a firm will, the road ahead will be difficult.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison looked at Yang Jian with a mocking expression, wanting to see how this kid would choose.

Yang Jian gritted his teeth and said, "In the Investiture of the Gods, Yang Jian was able to split mountains to save his mother and fight against the heavens. Since I have also changed my name to Yang Jian, I cannot disgrace Yang Jian. Even if I am truly shattered to pieces, I will have no regrets. Master, please help me defy fate!"

After saying that, he suddenly knelt down.

Gu An's lips curled up, and Yang Jian felt a terrifying power envelop him, making him shudder.

Before he could think any further, he felt the world suddenly change, and his internal organs trembled.

The next second, the world returned to normal, and he felt his feet touch the ground. The intense feeling of weightlessness almost made him vomit.

He braced himself on the ground with both hands, and subconsciously looked up. Seeing that his master was still sitting on the Bull Demon King's back, he breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Master, just now..."

Before he could finish speaking, a sea breeze blew in, instantly clearing his mind.

He stood up, turned around, and froze.

What did he see?
"The sea...how could this be..."

Yang Jian stared blankly at the vast ocean stretching out before him.

Although he had never seen the ocean, he had heard from the old folks that what was bigger than a lake was the sea, which had no end in sight and seemed like another world.

This wasn't the first time the Blood Prison Great Sage had experienced the Limitless Freedom Step, but each time it still filled him with dread.

This supernatural power is truly incredible!

Without any warning, it happened so fast that even this Mahayana cultivator couldn't react.

Gu An dismounted from the ox's back and walked towards the island, saying, "Follow me."

Yang Jian snapped out of his daze and quickly followed Gu An's steps.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison followed, curious about how Gu An would defy fate and change Yang Jian's destiny.

Can someone with such mediocre talent truly transform into a prodigy?
He was filled with doubt.

Yang Jian had mixed feelings, both excited and apprehensive.

Based on that move just now, he was certain that his master was definitely not a Core Formation cultivator.

In other words, what Master said is true!
He could defy fate, but he would have to face excruciating pain; just thinking about it made his legs tremble.

Gu An noticed Yang Jian's state, but he did not offer any comfort, because Yang Jian would have to face it sooner or later.

As Yang Jian entered the woods, his attention was diverted. He discovered that the spiritual energy here was extremely abundant, and the creatures on the island also seemed extraordinary. He spotted a green-furred rabbit that moved with lightning speed.

There were also slender snakes like white jade, spiders like jewels, and long worms that roamed the forest like dragons; all sorts of novel things stimulated his eyes.

After walking for a full half hour, Gu An finally stopped. He was at the lakeside deep in the forest. Standing by the lake, he took out a large cauldron and started a fire.

Yang Jian watched as he waved his right hand and shot out a streak of blue flame, and his awe grew even stronger.

"Master, what realm are you at?" Yang Jian asked, mustering his courage.

Gu An casually replied, "The Realm of Scattered Immortals."

What is a wandering immortal?

"Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, Transcending Void, Body Integration, Profound Heart, and Mahayana are the nine stages of the mortal realm. Above these are the realms of immortality. Nirvana is the first step of immortality, and Loose Immortal is the second step."

Gu An explained, and Yang Jian gasped in surprise.

This was also the first time that the Great Sage of Blood Prison had learned about the realm of immortals.

Is his master really only two realms higher than him?
Blood Prison Great Sage suspects that Gu An is hiding something.

Fortunately, Yang Jian, that simpleton, asked the question he wanted to ask: "What realm is above the Loose Immortal?"

"You'll have to go and find it yourself later."

Gu An replied that although he wanted to reveal some of his strength, he couldn't reveal it all; he always had to hold back.

He's been considering breaking through to a higher realm lately. If a world-destroying tidal wave were to erupt, he fears even the Celestial Immortals wouldn't be enough to contend with him.

He wasn't really panicked. If the world were to be submerged, he could escape to the heavens or create a cave at the bottom of the sea, bringing those around him into his own little world.

Yang Jian continued to press for details about the differences between the various realms, and Gu An patiently answered, which emboldened Yang Jian.

He suddenly realized that his master wasn't so scary after all, and was actually quite gentle.

In fact, Gu An treated all his disciples very gently, including him. However, he felt pressured because he was thinking about currying favor with Gu An.

After Gu An finished placing the herbs, he asked Yang Jian to put them into the medicine cauldron.

Yang Jian asked if he needed to take off his clothes, to which he replied no.

Ordinary robes cannot block spiritual energy.

Yang Jian sat inside the medicine cauldron, extremely nervous, his hands tightly gripping the hem of his clothes, his forehead covered in large beads of cold sweat.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison stood up, his hooves landing on the edge of the medicine cauldron. He said, “Boy, the path of cultivation is inherently arduous. Many times, if you just think about it and persevere a little longer, the pain you experience will soon pass.”

Yang Jian took a deep breath, looked at the Great Sage of Blood Prison, and asked, "Senior Niu, may I ask what realm you are in?"

Master is a wandering immortal, and as his mount, the Bull Demon King must be very powerful.

Otherwise, why would Master only bring it?

The Blood Prison Great Sage looked at Gu An, and seeing Gu An nod, he turned back and laughed arrogantly, "I am at the eighth level of the Great Ascension Realm, and I am not a bull demon. I am the Blood Prison Great Sage, who ascended from the lower realm..."

He recounted his glorious history incessantly, leaving Yang Jian speechless. Eighth level of the Mahayana Realm!
He knew that the Tai Xuan Sect only had two cultivators at the Mahayana Realm on the surface.

I never expected that the cow my master raised would actually be at the Mahayana realm.

Yang Jian was so overwhelmed by the huge surprise that he felt like he was dreaming.

Gu An ordered the Blood Prison Great Sage to step aside, and the Blood Prison Great Sage had no choice but to shut up and hide to the side, showing none of the demeanor of a Mahayana Realm cultivator.

Gu An took out a pill and handed it to Yang Jian, saying, "After taking this, follow the mental cultivation method I have described. I will guide you in your cultivation. No matter how much it hurts, you must follow my guidance to absorb the Qi. Otherwise, you will die and your cultivation will be destroyed. Even a great immortal cannot save you."

Just as Yang Jian was about to ask what a Great Immortal was, he saw Gu An turn around, so he could only put the pill in his hand into his mouth.

It melted in his mouth, and Yang Jian felt a burning sensation in his throat and his body suddenly became hot.

At this moment, Gu An's voice entered his ears using a sound transmission technique, and at the same time, a domineering force entered his body, guiding him to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Gu An was teaching the Technique of Form and Qi of All Things!

The Myriad Forms and Qi Technique is a method of body tempering developed through continuous advancement of Qi cultivation. Although Gu An rarely engages in close combat, his physique is very strong.

Moreover, the Myriad Forms Qi Technique can conceal one's aura, which will make it convenient for Yang Jian to hide his strength in the future.

Gu An wasn't afraid that Yang Jian would reveal this technique, because he would eventually advance his skills in this technique.

Yang Jian began to absorb Qi by following the power within his body, while keeping in mind the mental techniques taught by his master.

As time passed, the medicinal soup inside the cauldron boiled. Yang Jian's skin turned red from the heat, but he paid no attention to the pain in his skin. What was troubling him now was the tearing pain in his bones and muscles.

pain!
The pain was far greater than I had imagined!

The pain of being devoured by countless insects and having muscles torn apart is far beyond description!
His master's voice kept echoing in his ears, which made him less afraid. With his master there, he felt inexplicably at ease.

Just as the Great Sage of Blood Prison said, if we hold on a little longer, it will be over soon.

The pain intensified, and gradually, he began to grit his teeth.

His hair was flying wildly, veins were bulging on his face, and his body was soaking wet, it was hard to tell whether it was sweat or medicine.

Kaka-

His body suddenly emitted a chilling sound, as if his bones were grinding together, which even made the Great Sage of Blood Prison tremble.

"Can it really defy fate and change one's destiny?"

The Great Sage of Blood Prison thought in shock.

In his heart, Gu An was still an omnipotent god!
He turned his head and saw Gu An standing by the lake, his back to the medicine cauldron. His calm and composed demeanor made him admire him even more.

It seems that defying fate is not difficult for Gu An.

Little did people know that Gu An was not actually defying fate, but simply helping Yang Jian restore his true physique.

At this moment, Gu An was multitasking, guiding Yang Jian in his practice while simultaneously scanning the ocean with his divine sense.

He is looking for a suitable place to break through.

"I wonder what realm lies beyond the Ascending Immortal Realm..."

Gu An thought expectantly that with his current lifespan of over 16 million years, he should have enough time to break through.

He hesitated, however, about whether to upgrade his cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities. His current techniques and supernatural abilities were already quite advanced, and further advancement would require an investment of at least hundreds of thousands of years, or even more, of his lifespan.

He was afraid that he wouldn't have enough lifespan left to break through to the next level.

"what--"

Yang Jian suddenly let out a shrill roar, which made the Blood Prison Great Sage's heart tighten.

This seems to be even more painful than when he absorbed the true blood of the divine beast.

Gu An did not turn around, seemingly not worried about Yang Jian at all.

The pills he gave Yang Jian were no ordinary pills; they were worth one hundred top-grade spirit stones, equivalent to ten thousand high-grade spirit stones.

One hundred million low-grade spirit stones!

It's important to know that the monthly salary for a menial disciple in the outer sect is only one low-grade spirit stone. The salaries in Xuan Valley and the Third Medicine Valley are higher, but they are not too extravagant.

With this pill, Yang Jian might be able to break through directly, depending on how much of the medicinal power his body can absorb.

Time passes minute by minute.

After roaring for a while, Yang Jian's voice suddenly disappeared.

Blood Prison Great Sage stared wide-eyed, his bull-like eyes filled with shock.

Yang Jian slowly rose from the cauldron, still in his meditation posture, his black hair wildly flowing, his skin flushed red. For some reason, he gave the Blood Prison Great Sage a chilling aura.

This feeling is like encountering a natural enemy!

Rumbling--

Thunderclouds began to roll across the sky, and a divine might was brewing.

"What kind of fate has been altered? This is too exaggerated!"

Blood Prison Great Sage thought in astonishment that even though his physique had already undergone a transformation after fusing with the true blood of a divine beast, he was still frightened by Yang Jian's aura, which showed just how terrifying Yang Jian's physique was.

He turned to look at Gu An, but Gu An still didn't turn around, as if he didn't take the Emperor's might seriously.

The third update!

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