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

Chapter 244 Pressure from the Sword Master of the Way

Inside the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An went downstairs and returned to the stone table to watch the battle of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament with his disciples.

Killing Master Biluo granted Gu An over seven thousand years of lifespan, which is not bad.

The Celestial Master Biluo is over 70,000 years old. He has not broken through to a minor realm for over 10,000 years, so he has been searching for immortal opportunities all these years. The Seven Star Spirit Realm saw his need and thus lured him into action.

Gu An felt no sympathy for Biluo Zhenren; people must always be responsible for their own choices.

He is now considering how to deal with the Seven Star Spirit Realm.

If the Seven Star Spirit Realm hadn't plotted against him, he might not have dealt with them, since delaying would have been more advantageous for him.

The first battle of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament was not yet over. It was difficult for great cultivators of the same realm to determine a winner. Gu Xuan and Zhou Zu were both at the Profound Heart Realm. It was clear that they had a real grudge against each other. They were both giving it their all, which was a feast for the eyes of the spectators.

"It is said that the Zhou family has withdrawn all its members from the Tai Xuan Sect, while the Gu family is doing the opposite, fully supporting the Tai Xuan Sect. The two families' sparring and fighting may be a battle of wits."

"With the Sword Master Fudao here, how could the Zhou family be so short-sighted?"

"Who knows what kind of bewitching potion the Cangtian Sect gave the Zhou family?"

"It is said that so far, the Sword Master Fudao has not made any moves against other sects, so those sects may be hoping that they also have a chance to win over the Sword Master Fudao."

"If the battles between cultivators at the Profound Heart Realm are already this fierce, I wonder what it would be like for cultivators at the Great Ascension Realm to fight like this."

Throughout the Tai Xuan Sect, people were discussing the Heavenly Ranking Battle, and news of the feud between the Zhou family and the Tai Xuan Sect was spreading throughout the cities and regions.

Anxin and Xiaochuan, who were standing next to Gu An, were discussing this matter, while You Yingying from the Star Sea Sect mocked the Zhou family for being foolish to believe the nonsense of the Cangtian Sect.

In her opinion, the reason why the Sword Master Fudao stayed in Taixuan Sect was entirely because of his affinity with her. All the resources of the three dynasties combined could not impress the Sword Master Fudao.

Yang Jian was also wondering what it was about the Tai Xuan Sect that made his master stay.

The first battle of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament came to an end with Gu Xuan's victory. Tai Xuan Sect, as the host, had made a name for itself, and even overseas cultivators had to change their opinion of them.

Although the foundation of the Tai Xuan Sect is still weak, the sect's fortune is already unstoppable.

The second battle was a contest between overseas cultivators. Gu An suspected that Lü Baitian had manipulated things behind the scenes again, but it didn't have much impact because the Heavenly Ranking Tournament was a winner-takes-all competition. Losers were eliminated. For those great cultivators who wanted to win first place, they only wanted the final victory. Even if other cultivators had opinions about the rankings, they couldn't afford to lose face in front of the world.

This was a battle between cultivators at the Mahayana Realm, with magnificent momentum, powerful spells and supernatural abilities, and a dazzling light emanating from the bottom of the Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation.

The battle between Mahayana cultivators lasted even longer, nearly two hours, before a victor was finally determined. However, most spectators did not find it boring and remained highly enthusiastic.

The Heavenly Ranking Tournament continues day and night, with battles even taking place at night.

On the third day, Ye Lan and Zhen Qin came to find Gu An to watch the battle together. They had learned that Li Ya was fighting that day, so they wanted to witness Li Ya's supernatural abilities together.

Ye Lan sat down next to Gu An and they talked about their days in Xuan Valley.

Looking back, they never imagined they would be where they are today. Both Ye Lan and Zhen Qin thought it would be good enough to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm in their lifetime, but now, thanks to their good fortune, they have both achieved the Nascent Soul Realm.

If you only look at their age, they are undoubtedly geniuses who appear only once in a century, but they know they are not geniuses at all, so they remain humble and full of awe for cultivating immortality.

Gu An was also lost in reminiscence. He felt a great sense of accomplishment in being able to help those around him live better lives.

He believed that cultivating immortality should not involve pursuing ruthlessness.

As noon approached, it was finally Li Ya's turn.

When Gu Zong called out Li Ya's name, the entire Tai Xuan Sect erupted in thunderous cheers. The name of the Divine City was already renowned throughout the world. Perhaps Li Ya's talent was not as good as An Hao's, but with the immortal treasure, no one would underestimate him.

Li Ya's return this time is clearly to help the Tai Xuan Sect win the first place in the Heavenly Ranking Tournament. How could the disciples not cheer for him?
Hearing the commotion coming from all directions, Gu An smiled.

A hundred years ago, before leaving Xuan Valley, Li Ya had boasted that he would become famous throughout the world sooner or later, and now he has realized his ambition.

"I hope that a thousand years from now, you can stand in a higher position, and that more people will cheer for you." Gu An thought to himself as he looked at Li Ya in the light screen in the sky.

People have different personalities and pursuits, and therefore choose different paths. Gu Anxin has the desire for immortality, but before reaching the other side of immortality, he cannot enjoy fame with a clear conscience.

Li Ya was different. He yearned for freedom and wanted fame. He took a completely different path from Gu An. Gu An didn't think there was anything wrong with his path. After all, not everyone had the ability to steal lifespan like him.

Without this ability, Gu An would have to flee for his life, risking his life for this opportunity.

Gu An was eager to see how far Li Ya could go, and whether he could transcend fate and achieve nirvana.
It should be noted that Li Ya's maximum lifespan has not increased to this day.

Inside the Luo Tian Fu Tu battle formation, Li Ya stood proudly, with a strange immortal spirit perched on his shoulder. The little black creature was baring its fangs and claws at Li Ya's opponent, looking quite adorable.

Li Ya's opponent was an old man in a Taoist robe who possessed the cultivation of the third level of the Nirvana Realm. At this moment, he faced Li Ya with a solemn expression.

He cursed the Tai Xuan Sect inwardly for their shamelessness.

Even if he wins against Li Ya, it would be an unfair victory due to the vast difference in their cultivation levels. But if he loses, he would be utterly humiliated.

Li Ya possesses a supreme immortal treasure, so why not assign him a rogue immortal opponent?
Are you using me as a whetstone?
The old man in the Taoist robe took a deep breath, took out his magic weapon, and prepared for battle.

Without a word, Li Ya summoned the Divine City. The Divine City flew out of his body, rapidly growing larger and transforming into a phantom that enveloped his body, continuously occupying space within the formation. The appearance of the Divine City caused an uproar throughout the Tai Xuan Sect.

Most of the cultivators were seeing the Divine City for the first time and were very excited.

Once the Mystic City appeared, the outcome of the battle was no longer in doubt.

It was said to be a battle of magic between Li Ya and the old man in the Taoist robe, but in reality, it was a fight fought by a divine spirit.

However, being in the City of Mysteries, Li Ya will also face certain pressures. If he were to encounter a fierce battle between immortals, he might be killed before the immortal spirits were defeated.

Of course, there are no wandering immortals at the Heavenly Ranking Conference; the only wandering immortal has already been killed by Gu An.

In the ensuing battle, the spectators were completely captivated by the power of the Mystic City. Endless streams of divine souls and otherworldly beings surged forth, their combined momentum both awe-inspiring and terrifying.

After Li Ya's victory, the atmosphere of the Heavenly Ranking Tournament reached its peak.

Gu An saw that Shen Zhen was still drawing the Divine City in front of his cave.

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A month passed quickly, and the number of participants in the Heavenly Ranking Tournament was reduced from 500 to 30. Some people were skipped in the middle of the tournament, and the remaining 30 people, apart from Li Ya, were at least at the Great Ascension Realm.

Besides Li Ya, the most prominent figures were the Yellow-Clad Immortal Lord and Yan Qitian of the Star Sea Cult.

Yan Qitian possessed the cultivation level of the ninth level of the Loose Immortal Realm, and in terms of true cultivation, only the Yellow-Robed Immortal Lord could rival him.

late at night.

Inside the inner city walls, in a mansion.

Yan Qitian was meditating and circulating his internal energy inside the house to restore his magical power.

He was dressed in a tight-fitting black robe embroidered with dragon and tiger patterns, which made him look very imposing.

He suddenly heard footsteps and immediately opened his eyes. He saw a dark purple demonic figure appear in the room, which startled him so much that he quickly got up.

"Who are you, sir?" Yan Qitian asked in a deep voice.

The other party was able to get in front of him without him noticing. The footsteps just now were obviously a deliberate reminder. How could someone with such cultivation make any sound when walking?
He scrutinized the other person carefully, then suddenly realized something, his expression changed slightly, and he said, "Could you perhaps be the Sword Master Fudao?"

Gu An's divine sense had already covered the entire mansion, and no one could sneak in.

He asked, "What exactly is the Star Sea Sect's attitude towards the Seven Star Spirit Realm?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Qitian secretly relaxed. If the other party could speak, then they could talk.

Having witnessed the Boundless Sword of Azure Star Suppressing Heaven, he did not consider himself a match for the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao. Even a wandering immortal could not withstand a single move from the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao, so how could he possibly resist?

He did not answer immediately, but fell into thought.

Gu Anchao threw a lifespan probe at him.

[Yan Qitian (Ninth Level of the Loose Immortal Realm): 14590/25000/50000]

With a lifespan of up to 50,000 years, it seems to have the potential to become an immortal.

Gu An thought to himself, not in a hurry, waiting for Yan Qitian's reply.

In fact, he didn't need to ask. The Star Sea Sect and the Seven Star Spirit Realm had already started a war. He was just going through the motions to see how the Star Sea Sect cultivators viewed the Seven Star Spirit Realm.

Yan Qitian took a deep breath and said, "To be honest, our grudge with the Seven Star Spirit Realm has lasted for hundreds of thousands of years and has now reached an irreconcilable point. It won't be long before the Star Sea Sect launches a full-scale attack on the Seven Star Spirit Realm."

He sorted out what had happened on this continent and concluded that the Sword Master Fudao and the Seven Star Spirit Realm were at odds.

After Xuan Tianyi of the Tai Xuan Sect returned to the Xinghai Sect, he went around slandering the Seven Star Spirit Realm.

Gu An said, "After the Heavenly Ranking Tournament, you will return to the Star Sea Sect and help me gather all the information about the Seven Star Spirit Realm, especially about the cultivation levels of the cultivators within its borders. I only need the information. After it's done, I won't treat you unfairly. This is a deal between you and me, and it doesn't involve the Star Sea Sect. You must not mention this to anyone else."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qitian's face lit up with surprise and delight.

Is the Sword Master Fudao going to deal with the Seven Star Spirit Realm?
He quickly agreed, "No problem, senior, you don't need to make a deal with me. I will help you gather intelligence for free. The Seven Star Spirit Realm is not only your enemy, but also ours."

"Yes, but it's best not to tell the Star Sea Cult about this, at least not now."

"Junior understands!"

Gu An immediately disappeared from the spot.

Yan Qitian breathed a sigh of relief. Facing the Sword Master Fudao was too much pressure, making him feel like he was walking on a knife's edge.

"Could it be that True Immortal Biluo was invited by the Seven Star Spirit Realm?" Yan Qitian pondered. He had heard of True Immortal Biluo's deeds. This person rarely provokes enemies. This time, he clashed with Sword Venerable Fudao before the Heavenly Ranking Conference, which clearly indicates that he has a grudge.

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