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

Chapter 242 Will the Sword Master Fudao fight me?
Li Ya brought Gu An many gifts upon his return, including medicinal herbs for cultivating immortality and magical artifacts from overseas. When Gu An tried to exchange pleasantries, Li Ya, too lazy to argue, simply climbed out the window and left, leaving Gu An in silence.

Yang Jian also remarked that this senior brother was a remarkable person.

Although Li Ya seemed unreliable, Yang Jian still had a good impression of him because of his actions and words.

Based on Li Ya's previous promise to protect him with his life, Yang Jian accepted this senior brother as his master.

After staying in Xuan Valley for a while, Gu An led Yang Jian and the Blood Prison Great Sage to the outer city. As the Heavenly Ranking Tournament approached, cultivators frequently flew overhead, including not only Tai Xuan Sect cultivators but also cultivators from both inside and outside the country.

Regardless of the outcome of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament, the Tai Xuan Sect will reap huge profits this time, and Gu An is eager to see how much of the profits the Tai Xuan Sect will give to the Sword Venerable Fudao.

Days passed.

Five days later, although the weather was hot, the outer city was crowded with people both inside and outside because the Heavenly Ranking Tournament was about to begin.

At the south gate, countless cultivators gathered together, forming a vast sea of ​​people, a truly magnificent sight.

Following their gaze, a platform stood high in the sky, surrounded by seventy-two large flags, with a diameter of over a hundred miles. A faint golden light emanated from its base, forming a golden platform that blotted out the sky when viewed from below.

This formation is called the Luo Tian Fu Tu Battle Formation. It was purchased by the Tai Xuan Sect from the Xing Hai Qun Jiao and is specifically used for great cultivators to spar and fight. It is extremely expensive, and maintaining this formation requires a massive amount of spiritual energy. It is said that the Tai Xuan Sect has already transferred the spiritual energy from the sect's underground spiritual veins into the formation.

In each city and medicine valley of the Tai Xuan Sect, there are arrays that reflect the scene of the Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation. These legendary arrays are not of high value, so even in Xuan Valley, the Tai Xuan Sect has set up an array to allow all the disciples in the valley to watch the battle.

Inside the Third Medicine Valley.

More than 900 disciples gathered in the pavilion area, some sitting cross-legged on the ground, others sitting on stools, looking up at the light screen in the sky, waiting for the Heavenly Ranking Conference to begin.

Before the duel even began, the disciples were already excitedly discussing it.

Gu An sat at the stone table, enjoying some snacks. Yang Jian, An Xin, Xiao Chuan, and You Yingying sat at the same table, discussing the Heavenly Ranking Tournament.

The names of great cultivators were uttered from their mouths. In the past ten years, many great cultivators from the ocean have established their reputations in the Three Dynasties, which has made the ownership of the world's number one mystery.

These ocean cultivators, who temporarily resided in the land of three dynasties, left behind many opportunities, promoted the development of the cultivation world, and all established their reputations as virtuous and capable.

You Yingying mentioned a great cultivator from the ocean named Yellow-Clad Immortal Lord. Yellow-Clad Immortal Lord claimed to be a reincarnation of an immortal, possessing great supernatural powers. The Star Sea Cult had tried to recruit him, but he refused. He was elusive and rarely appeared. He enjoyed teaching mediocre beings, which was admirable.

She believed that the Yellow-Clad Immortal Lord could win the title of number one on the Heavenly Ranking.

Xiao Chuan couldn't help but say, "Why are these powerful cultivators from the ocean getting involved in the Heavenly Ranking Tournament? Isn't this bullying?"

You Yingying replied, "Although the Three Dynasties are weak, the Seven Star Spirit Realm on the continent is not weak. As long as the cultivators of the Seven Star Spirit Realm participate, it will definitely attract other great cultivators who all want to establish their prestige by stepping on the Seven Star Spirit Realm. Of course, there may also be undercurrents that I am unaware of. This Heavenly Ranking Conference is indeed unusual, with too many great cultivators coming."

Anxin nodded and said, "It is said that there are a total of 500 applicants, half of whom are from overseas. Only one-third of them are cultivators from the Three Dynasties. Apart from Li Ya, the weakest cultivator is at the Profound Heart Realm. Many people backed out after learning about the application situation, which is why we are in this situation now."

Yang Jian remained silent, gazing up at the illusion in the sky with longing in his eyes.

The phrase "number one in the world" truly evokes a sense of awe and wonder.

Gu An did not participate in their discussion; he was more aware than the others of the level of participation in the Heavenly Ranking Conference.

Currently, the Tai Xuan Sect has gathered five rogue immortals, seventeen Nirvana Realm cultivators, and over a hundred Mahayana Realm cultivators.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the sects of the Three Dynasties region are unlikely to win first place in the Heavenly Ranking Tournament, and may not even make it into the top twenty. Their only hope lies with Li Ya, who possesses the Divine City.

Moreover, Gu An also sensed the aura of a wandering immortal, hiding in the mountains outside the Tai Xuan Sect, with no idea what his purpose was.

This Heavenly Ranking Tournament is no longer about determining the superiority or inferiority of the cultivation world across three dynasties.

Gu An remained calm. If the Tai Xuan Sect was in danger of destruction, he would take action.

If not, then even if Tai Xuan Sect loses, he will not intervene. If one's skills are inferior, then one must accept it.

At noon, the Luotian Futu battle formation finally changed. The seventy-two large banners trembled and burst forth with golden light, quickly condensing into a magnificent palace. It was vast and transparent, allowing one to see inside from the outside.

"Today, the first Heavenly Ranking Tournament of the Tai Xuan Sect is about to begin. I am Lu Baitian, the Sect Master of the Tai Xuan Sect, and I hereby announce the rules of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament: only ranking will be determined, no lives will be taken..."

Lu Baitian's voice spread throughout the Tai Xuan Sect through the array light screens in various places, silencing the commotion throughout the entire Tai Xuan Sect.

Gu An turned his head and asked An Xin to bring over a few more plates of snacks, and An Xin immediately set off.

After a while, Lü Baitian finished explaining the rules of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament and began to announce the first battle.

"The first battle of the day will be fought by the Azure Sky Sect..."

Before Lü Baitian could finish speaking, a vast and powerful pressure enveloped the entire Tai Xuan Sect, interrupting him.

"Wait a minute!"

An aged voice resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and the sudden change moved countless people.

Is someone trying to interfere with the Heavenly Ranking Conference?
Yang Jian and the others beside Gu An also became nervous. "Before the Heavenly Ranking Tournament begins, would you, Sword Master Fudao, be willing to fight me? I am the master of Biluo Island in Jinghai, my Daoist name is Biluo, you may call me True Man Biluo."

The words of the aged voice caused an uproar within the Tai Xuan Sect.

Someone actually dared to challenge the Sword Master of the Dao!
You Yingying frowned and said, "Master Biluo? Why is he involved in this? Has he sided with someone?"

Xiao Chuan couldn't help but ask, "What realm is Master Biluo? Is he also an immortal?"

"Yes, he is an immortal. I don't know his exact cultivation level. He's not someone I can contact. I've only heard about him secondhand," You Yingying replied.

At the same time, a figure appeared within the Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation. Countless people looked up and saw the figure through the array light screens in various locations.

He was dressed in a green robe, with a tall and straight figure. He held a long staff in his hand, his white hair was coiled under his jade crown, and his face was old and dignified. The top of the staff in his hand was burning with a blue flame, and it seemed that dragons and snakes were coiled in the flame, exuding a mysterious aura.

Master Biluo!

A vast aura that transcended all living beings filled the cultivators who witnessed his true form with awe. This emotion came from instinct, just as mortals instinctively revered the heavens when gazing at the vast sky.

Inside the outer city, on the Heaven-Mending Platform, the high-ranking members of the Tai Xuan Sect were gathered, including Lü Baitian, Ji Hantian, and Ancestor Xuanquan.

Zuo Yijian stood beside the Broken Sky Axe, his brows furrowed, his gaze towards Master Biluo filled with hostility.

Such a grand event, and yet someone dares to challenge the Sword Master of the Dao; it seems they have no good intentions whatsoever.

However, he was not flustered; in fact, he was somewhat expectant.

The Sword Master Fudao has not made a move for many years. Although his legend still exists, overseas cultivators are unaware of his specific strength.

Lu Baitian looked up at the Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation, frowned, and snorted coldly, "As expected, someone is looking for trouble. I just wonder which force invited them."

If the Sword Master Fudao is defeated, or refuses to fight, then the Taixuan Sect's control over the Heavenly Ranking Tournament will be greatly weakened, and the tournament may even collapse directly, putting the Taixuan Sect at risk of annihilation.

Gu Zong looked at Lü Baitian and whispered, "Sect Master, this person is not on the registration list."

Lu Baitian nodded and said calmly, "Then let's wait and see. It's time to let the cultivators at sea witness his power."

Other high-ranking members of the Tai Xuan Sect also showed expressions of anticipation.

The Sword Master Fudao is not only considered invincible by the disciples of Taixuan Sect, but also by these high-level cultivators.
Suppressing internal strife within the outer sect, slaying the Demon Ancestor, eliminating the Immortal, and ridding the fierce demon, among other things.

The power of the Sword Master Fudao is not something to be boasted about; it was established by the disciples of Taixuan Sect who witnessed his many battles.

Inside the Third Medicine Valley.

Gu Anguang knew he had no choice but to take action after hearing the discussions among the disciples in the valley.

Well then, it's been a long time since I've used my swordsmanship.

Gu An leaned against the stone table, swirling his wine glass with one hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Yang Jian had been observing his master and noticed the changes in his master's expression, which secretly alarmed him.

Could it be that Master Fudao is the Sword Master?

After learning about the legend of the Sword Master Fudao over the years, he had made this guess: a sect might be hiding two mysterious powerhouses who far surpass all the disciples.
"Sword Master Fudao, are you perhaps afraid to show yourself? Or do you look down on me, who comes from a remote island?"

The voice of Master Biluo rang out again, majestic and awe-inspiring.

Hearing his sarcastic words, the disciples of Tai Xuan Sect were all enraged, their anger overshadowing their instinctive sense of awe.

They began to look forward to the Sword Master Fudao taking action and teaching this madman from the ocean a lesson!
Rumbling--

Suddenly, the sky changed dramatically, the sea of ​​clouds churned, the white clouds turned black, and the world suddenly darkened. Countless people looked up.

Inside the Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation, Master Bi Luo looked up at the rolling thunderclouds in the sky. He snorted coldly, and with a shake of his long staff, a vast amount of magical power burst forth, forming two azure dragons that coiled within the formation hall. The dragons occupied an area of ​​a hundred miles in radius, and such enormous dragon bodies were enough to silence all living beings in the world.

The two azure dragons slowly raised their heads, roared towards the sky, and their roars echoed endlessly.

"Rumor has it that the Sword Master Fudao's swordsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Let's see if he can break my formation today!"

Master Biluo's voice rang out again. He waved his sleeves, and magical artifacts flew out one after another, landing between the two azure dragons. Wind and fire swirled around the dragons' bodies, and the two azure dragons quickly grew larger, their heads bursting out from the top of the Luotian Futu battle formation.

The Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation was not yet closed, so his magic power could extend beyond the formation.

at this time!

Suddenly, the thunderclouds parted in the sky, revealing a vast sea of ​​stars in the firmament. The eyes of all living beings reflected the dazzling starry sky, a magnificent and fantastical sight.

(End of this chapter)