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

Chapter 323 The Guidance of the Tao
"This is a Dao pattern, the initial manifestation of the Dao. Some people are born with the Dao, while others cultivate it later. It's not uncommon for someone like you to suddenly acquire it. In any case, with a Dao pattern, you will eventually transcend the mortal realm and become an immortal. Congratulations in advance."

Zhang Xianwang said with a smile, his eyes revealing appreciation.

Gu An immediately clasped his hands in greeting and said, "My name is Gu An. May I ask your name, friend?"

He could sense that Zhang Xianwang was deducing his own karma, but he didn't care. The appearance of his karma had already been altered by him. Unless one's realm was higher than his, one could only see the ordinary life of a disciple farming, which was mundane and unremarkable.

“My name is Zhang Xianwang. I come from a very far place. It’s fate that we meet. Why don’t you show me around? I also want to learn about the Heavenly Ranking Conference and the Tai Xuan Sect.”

Gu An naturally wouldn't refuse Zhang Xianwang's suggestion; he had come specifically for Zhang Xianwang.

After the two left the Treasure Pavilion and saw Gu An's mount, Zhang Xianwang didn't think much of it, as he couldn't see through the Returning Origin Divine Path.

Along the way, Gu An introduced the Tai Xuan Sect. When he mentioned the Sword Master Fu Dao, Zhang Xianwang immediately asked about the specifics of the Sword Master Fu Dao.

When the topic turned to the Sword Master Fudao, Gu An's face lit up with fervor, and he raved about the Sword Master Fudao to the skies.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison remained expressionless, but inwardly he was filled with emotion.

His master's magnanimity is something he should learn from.

If he were Zhang Xianwang, he would never have associated Gu An with the Sword Master Fudao.

Not only did Zhang Xianwang think that Blood Prison Great Sage was mediocre, but Blood Prison Great Sage also looked down on Zhang Xianwang. Both of them were great cultivators who had hidden their cultivation levels, and they inevitably had a bit of arrogance in their hearts.

Before they knew it, the two had arrived around the Heaven-Mending Platform.

Gu An smiled and asked, "There's a Heaven-Splitting Axe on the stage, would you like to challenge it?"

Zhang Xian looked into the distance, shook his head slightly, and said, "I certainly can't pull it up, so there's no need."

He turned to look at Gu An and said, "I will be staying at Tai Xuan Sect for a long time. If we meet again, I will treat you to a drink. If anyone tries to persuade you to leave Tai Xuan Sect, you should refuse. Having Dao patterns is an innate blessing, but it can also bring disaster. At least you will have the protection of the Dao-supporting Sword Venerable in Tai Xuan Sect, so others will not dare to act recklessly."

After that, he turned and left.

Gu An looked at his back and thought to himself that this person was actually quite nice.

Gu An had initially thought that the people of the Immortal Spirit Dynasty were all arrogant, since they rarely had contact with the outside world. However, after meeting them today, Gu An had a different view of the Immortal Spirit Dynasty.

Gu An looked at the Sky-Severing Axe from afar. Zuo Yijian stood beside the axe, guarding it day after day for ten years.

Nowadays, when discussing the Sky-Splitting Axe, it's hard to avoid mentioning Zuo Yijian.

With a sudden thought, Gu An's divine sense, imbued with a powerful sword intent, forcefully entered Zuo Yijian's eyes, causing him to become dazed.

Immediately, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage in another direction; he did not go on stage.

Zhang Xianwang, who hadn't gone far, stopped and turned around. His eyes widened in astonishment.

At the same time, a soaring sword intent erupted from Zuo Yijian, startling the surrounding cultivators into retreating. Figures appeared out of thin air around the Broken Sky Axe, isolating Zuo Yijian.

Zuo Yijian's eyes lost their luster, and he was in a daze. The sword intent rose from below, blowing his robes and long hair.

Sensing the sword intent belonging to the Sword Master Fudao, the great cultivators of Taixuan Sect all breathed a sigh of relief.

"what happened to him?"

"It is the sword intent of the Sword Master Fudao. If you feel it carefully, the sword energy of Zuo Yijian is increasing."

"Is the Sword Master Fudao instructing him?"

“If it’s him, I can understand, after all, he’s been guarding this place for so many years.”

"So he wasn't lying after all. The Sword Master Fudao really did pat him on the shoulder back then?"

The cultivators were discussing amongst themselves, while Zuo Yijian was completely absorbed in the sword intent, unable to extricate himself.

Zhang Xianwang, who was far below the Heaven-Mending Platform, felt the sword intent emanating from Zuo Yijian and was deeply shocked.

He was a carefree immortal, yet he couldn't sense the attack from the Sword Venerable Fudao. He couldn't even understand how the Sword Venerable Fudao's sword intent could induce Zuo Yijian into a state of enlightenment. At this moment, he realized his own insignificance.

The carefree immortal is merely at ease; he has not yet reached the level of comprehending the Great Dao!

He could still see Gu An's departing figure in the corner of his eye, but Gu An did not attract his attention.

He could never have imagined that Gu An, who had gone against his own path, was actually the Sword Master Fudao who was currently giving him such a shock.

Gu An did not turn back, keeping his achievements and fame hidden.

The Great Sage of Blood Prison heard the commotion in the distance, but he did not turn around, because he knew that the legendary Sword Master of Supporting the Dao was on his back.

When immortals make a move, mortals always make a fuss over nothing—how boring!

After meeting Zhang Xianwang, Gu An continued to wander around the city, buying many things before returning to the valley.

Back in the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An found An Xin and handed over the things he had bought.

The Third Medicine Valley also stores a variety of herbs, pills, secret manuals, and magical artifacts, which can be purchased directly by the handymen disciples at prices lower than in the city. This is a benefit that Gu An provides to his disciples. After comparing the prices, the disciples are even more grateful to him. It is because of this that even after the handymen disciples have completed their training and reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they will still address Gu An as "Master" whenever they see him again.

After explaining everything, Gu An prepared to go upstairs to read.

As luck would have it, Shen Zhenfei arrived.

Gu An could only stop and wait for her.

Over the years, Shen Zhen has not neglected her duties. She has also passed on her insights to the Tai Xuan Sect and helped the sect create many jade slips for transmitting skills. This allows disciples to not only understand the words when practicing techniques and spells, but also to see the cultivation process. Such achievements are enough to earn the Tai Xuan Sect's true respect for her.

"Hurry upstairs, there's something good!"

Shen Zhen said hurriedly, then went upstairs first, and Gu An could only follow.

After entering the house and closing the door, Gu An sensed that the atmosphere downstairs had become weaker, and it was obvious that Ji Xiaoyu was trying to eavesdrop again.

Shen Zhen came to the table, took out a scroll, and quickly unfurled it.

Gu An walked to her side and looked at it. He saw that it was an ancient painting. On the ground, many naked people were kneeling and waving to the sky. In the sky, there was a group of people riding the clouds. They were all dressed in gorgeous clothes, like immortals.

"I once found a fragment of an ancient book and studied it every day, then imagined its complete scene. Perhaps, there is some unseen force guiding me," Shen Zhen said smugly.

It was all just a figment of the imagination?

In Gu An's eyes, the environmental outline of this painting reveals the mysteries of the rules of heaven and earth.

Could it be that the Dao is truly guiding Shen Zhen?

This is wrong!
Why Shen Zhen?

Gu An suddenly suspected that Shen Zhenzhen could achieve enlightenment through music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

His previous move shocked Zhang Xianwang, and now it's Shen Zhen's turn to shock him.

Can one comprehend the rules of heaven and earth without entering the realm of immortality?

Outrageous!

Could she be a reincarnation of an immortal?

That shouldn't be the case. If it were a reincarnation of a powerful being, Gu An would be able to see through it, just like Ji Xiaoyu and Yang Jian.

No matter how Shen Zhen looked at it, he didn't seem to have any powerful connections.

The third update!

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