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

Chapter 235 My disciple's life and death are only up to me.

Rumbling--

Thunder rumbled continuously, causing the ocean surrounding the island to ripple, and howling winds swept in, as if a storm was imminent.

With his back to Yang Jian, Gu An's divine sense had already covered a sea area spanning tens of millions of miles, ready to guard against the approach of a powerful cultivator at any time.

He wasn't worried about the heavenly tribulation caused by Yang Jian, because such a tribulation was nothing on the ocean. After all, Yang Jian's cultivation level was what it was; even if it was terrifying, it was only relative to cultivators of lower realms.

Yang Jian remained seated with his eyes closed in mid-air, his robes billowing violently as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged wildly into his mouth and nose. Meanwhile, scorching energy emanated from every pore of his body, enveloping him and making him appear oppressive.

He frowned, enduring unimaginable pain. His mind and attention were completely focused on his body, and he was completely unaware of what was happening in the outside world, or even that he had already taken flight.

The thunder roared like the howl of a god, extremely oppressive.

Blood Prison Great Sage lay on the ground, having adjusted his mindset; now, he felt only anticipation.

He wanted to see what kind of heaven-defying destiny Yang Jian could create.

boom!
A bolt of lightning suddenly struck down, hitting Yang Jian and instantly blasting his robes into dust. His body turned charred black, and when the lightning dissipated, blood began to seep from his skin, a horrifying sight. In less than three breaths, he was transformed into a blood-soaked figure.

Gu An turned to look at Yang Jian, his eyes still calm.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison remained calm, as he could tell that Yang Jian was not in any immediate danger.

One bolt of lightning after another struck down!

Gu An keenly sensed that these heavenly lightning bolts contained the spiritual energy of the five elements.

Could it be that Yang Jian's physique allows him to directly absorb the five elements of spiritual energy?

No wonder it takes such a massive amount of spiritual energy to break free from the shackles deep within one's bones.

Too monstrous, therefore Heaven cannot tolerate him?
Gu An had higher expectations for Yang Jian; he wanted to see what kind of transformation Yang Jian could undergo.

Yang Jian endured the relentless strikes of heavenly lightning, his skin torn and blood splattering, yet his aura did not weaken; instead, it brewed an even stronger power.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Yang Jian had no hair left on his body, nor a single piece of intact skin, and white bones were faintly visible at his joints.

The power of the heavenly thunder reached a whole new level, and even the Great Sage of Blood Prison became nervous, fearing that Yang Jian would suddenly die.

At this time.

Gu An sensed an aura rapidly approaching.

That was a Nirvana Realm cultivator, not particularly strong.

Unless an existence above the level of a Loose Immortal appears, Gu An will not need to forcibly take Yang Jian away.

Not long after, a figure flew into the island. He swept over the mountains and forests and quickly landed by the lake. He did not look at Gu An or the Blood Prison Great Sage, but stared at Yang Jian with a look of astonishment.

[Seeking Immortality Daoist (Ninth Level of Nirvana Realm: 20489/25000/300000)]

Seeking immortality?

This name sounds familiar.

Gu An suddenly remembered that Wu Xin had said the divine monk who taught him Daoyan Gong called himself the Seeking Immortal Daoist.

He never expected that this person was actually a Nirvana Realm being!

In other words, when he was weak, there were Nirvana Realm cultivators in the Three Dynasties. If he had recklessly seized lifespan at that time, no matter how fast he grew, he would likely have died at the hands of a Nirvana Realm cultivator.

This made him secretly glad that he had kept a low profile.

Although the Seeking Immortals Taoist is named after a Taoist, he looks like a monk, wearing a dark yellow robe and a kasaya. His face is not old, but rather young and handsome.

Gu An remained silent, but the Blood Prison Great Sage was displeased and shouted, "Hey, you stinky monk, who allowed you to come in? You came in without even saying hello?"

Since he made up his mind to be Gu An's only mount, his mindset has changed.

The monk may not respect him, but he must respect his master!
The Immortal Seeker looked at the Great Sage of Blood Prison, smiled, then looked at Gu An, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "This humble Taoist is the Immortal Seeker. May I ask your name and what your relationship is with this young man?"

Gu Anping said calmly, "My name is Meng Lang, and he is my apprentice."

When the Immortal Seeker discovered that Gu An's cultivation aura was only at the Core Formation stage, he didn't believe it at all, and instead became even more curious.

If he can't see through the other person's true cultivation level, it means that the other person's cultivation level is very likely higher than his.

He laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Meng, your disciple is extraordinary. His destiny transcends the limitations of the present world and should have been buried, but you have unexpectedly unearthed it. This world will change because of him."

Gu An asked, "Oh? Did I do something wrong?"

"That's not it. The affairs of heaven and earth are all about change. The old and the new are constantly being replaced, and things are changing every day. There is no right or wrong," the Immortal Seeker said with a smile, his gaze following Yang Jian, his eyes full of surprise.

Gu An asked, "Does fellow Daoist know what his constitution is?"

The Immortal Seeker pondered and said, "This humble Taoist is also unable to judge. He possesses the mysteries of the Ancient Five Elements Treasure Body, as well as the fierce blood and energy of the Primordial Overlord Body..."

Five Elements Treasure Body?

Gu An was previously a Five Elements Treasure Body, but he has advanced from the Five Elements Treasure Body to the Innate Dao Body, and then transformed into the Mysterious Sacred Body he is today.

"Are the Five Elements Treasure Body and the Primordial Overlord Body really that powerful?" asked the Blood Prison Great Sage, which made Gu An very satisfied with him.

Sure, you have a good eye!
If Gu An were to ask these questions, it would be beneath him.

The Immortal Seeker looked at the Great Sage of Blood Prison and said with a smile, "Of course he is powerful. In ancient times, talent was not determined by spiritual root attributes or aptitude. Physique also played a great role. Anyone who possessed a precious body, regardless of their spiritual root or aptitude, could eventually become a great immortal ruler who shook the ages."

He began to recount what he knew about the ancient treasures.

The Exquisite Body is a physique with extremely high comprehension, immune to evil spirits. The Fiery Essence Body is a physical body as blazing as the sun; at its peak, one can transform into the radiant sun.

The Reverse Blood Body can unleash its potential and even permanently enhance one's strength when near death.

and many more!

The Immortal Seeker described eight types of precious bodies, which broadened the horizons of Gu An and the Great Sage of Blood Prison.

Judging from the words of the Taoist Seeker, it seems that the path to immortality in ancient times was stronger than it is now. Various precious bodies flourished, hundreds of races existed, and there was even reincarnation. Powerful beings could enter reincarnation to seek immortal destiny.

"Fellow Daoist, I hope you will not speak of what happened today," Gu An said.

The Taoist Seeking Immortality did not harbor any hostility towards him and even shared so many ancient secrets with them. He may not be an absolutely good person, but at least he doesn't seem bad at the moment.

The Immortal Seeker nodded and said, "Don't worry, I don't want to see such a promising talent die young."

boom!
Suddenly, Yang Jian in the sky unleashed a terrifying burst of energy, shaking the forest and even causing ripples on the nearby lake.

A red light appeared on the thunderclouds, and a terrifying red bolt of lightning suddenly struck down, hitting Yang Jian and causing him to let out a shrill roar.

"The Mysterious Netherworld Tribulation..." The Immortal Seeker frowned and said, enunciating each word clearly.

Mysterious Netherworld Tribulation?

Gu An remembered this name; it was the tribulation he encountered when breaking through to the Void Transcending Realm during his evolutionary cultivation.

"This tribulation is strange. It's not something someone with his cultivation level can overcome. It's a death sentence!" the Blood Prison Great Sage cried out in fear.

How come this heavenly tribulation is even more exaggerated than the heavenly tribulation he faced when he was undergoing the Integration Realm?
He could sense that the Xuan You Heavenly Tribulation was still brewing its divine might, and the true terror had not yet descended.

The Immortal Seeker took a deep breath and said, "It is indeed a calamity that he is destined to die. It seems that Heaven and Earth will not tolerate him."

Gu An then thought of An Hao, who also had a lifespan of 9,999 years, but had never encountered a tribulation of this intensity during his tribulation.

Could it be that even with the same maximum lifespan of 9,999 years, there are differences in natural talent?

This number is merely the limit for mortals, but there is no limit to talent.

The Immortal Seeker looked at Gu An and said, "The Mysterious Netherworld Tribulation is a tribulation of cause and effect, and cannot be forcibly dispelled. Once you intervene, you will be tainted by cause and effect, and you will encounter the Mysterious Netherworld Tribulation again when you break through in the future, or even a stronger one..."

His face was full of regret.

What a waste of such a good seedling.

Gu An looked at Yang Jian but remained silent.

Are you tainted by the karma of heavenly tribulation?

Sorry, he doesn't undergo tribulation at all. In fact, he has already overcome this tribulation through evolutionary cultivation. He survived it without the help of any other person or external object!
Another bolt of lightning struck down, this time with even greater power!
Gu An's eyes sharpened, and he suddenly waved his sleeve.

The long sleeves billowed in the wind, directly dispersing the thunderclouds in the sky, and the sunlight followed, shining down on Yang Jian.

The heavenly tribulation dissipated in an instant!

The Immortal Seeker stared wide-eyed, his expression one of astonishment. He turned to look at Gu An, only to find Gu An's expression indifferent and calm.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison turned his head, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

As the Heavenly Might dissipated, the Immortal Seeker's gaze became complicated. He sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist, why did you do this to yourself..."

Looking at the blood-soaked Yang Jian, Gu An said, "Those who cultivate immortality must undergo tribulations. What does it matter if it's a different kind of tribulation? Only I can decide the life and death of my disciple."

So domineering!
The Great Sage of Blood Prison was thrilled; following such a person was definitely a blessing.

The Taoist Seeking Immortality looked at Gu An, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. He raised his hand to bow to Gu An to show his respect.

Afterwards, the two waited together for Yang Jian to wake up.

They could sense that Yang Jian's vital energy was rapidly increasing. After the heavenly tribulation dissipated, surging spiritual energy was flowing towards Yang Jian, and his bones and muscles were undergoing a mysterious transformation.

for a long time.

The Immortal Seeker looked at Gu An and asked, "May I ask where you come from, fellow Daoist?"

“Coming from the west.”

"West?"

"Have you ever heard of Immortal Seeking Island?"

Gu An glanced at the Immortal Seeker and asked curiously.

Seeking Immortals Island and Seeking Immortals Taoist—could they be related?

The Immortal Seeker smiled and said, "So you've been to Immortal Seeker Island. To be honest, I founded Immortal Seeker Island and later handed it over to my disciple. The island's current fame is entirely due to my disciple and has nothing to do with me."

The island lord of Seeking Immortals Island is a wandering immortal, and the Daoist Seeking Immortals is at the Nirvana Realm.

Indeed, one cannot judge a person solely by their level of achievement; background and connections are also part of one's strength.

Gu An sighed inwardly, then began to chat politely with the Immortal Seeker.

Yang Jian's transformation was not completed until the early hours of the next day. He jumped into the lake, washed himself, and then came ashore.

Under the sunlight, he grew a few centimeters taller, his skin became fairer, and his muscles became more defined. Just looking at his upper body, one could feel the immense power he possessed.

Thank you Qianyu Xingchen for the 1500 Qidian Coins reward!
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