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

Chapter 324 The Path of Destiny
Gu An couldn't help but send a lifespan probe to Shen Zhen.

Shen Zhen (Second Level of Nascent Soul Realm): 329/1200/5800

The lifespan limit has increased by more than a thousand years!
Could she also be a naturally enlightened saint?
Filled with curiosity, Gu An decided to observe Shen Zhen more closely in the future.

Shen Zhen began to recount the process of how she conceived the painting, while Gu An carefully examined the scroll.

It looks like mortals begging for divine mercy, but the painting is very strange. The person kneeling on the ground is laughing, while the high-ranking immortal is frowning.

The outline of the sea of ​​clouds, the lines of the mountains, the water lines in the rivers, and so on, are all manifestations of the rules of heaven and earth. When this scroll unfolds, the rules of heaven and earth in reality are quietly approaching this scroll. In the eyes of the divine immortals, the world becomes bizarre and wonderful.

Shen Zhen, who was immersed in the scene, was unaware of the changes in the rules of heaven and earth and was still excitedly recounting his creative process.

Gu An began to investigate Shen Zhen's cause and effect, seeing all her experiences in her life.

He suddenly realized that, without realizing it, he had become the person with the closest karmic ties to Shen Zhen's life.

Shen Zhen's relationship with the Daotian Sect is becoming increasingly distant. Although she is the sect leader's daughter, her father has many children, and the lack of contact over a long period of time has led to a growing estrangement between father and daughter. Her mother had already passed away long ago.

Gu An suddenly had a bold idea.

Could it be that Shen Zhen was influenced by him?

He was, after all, a true immortal of divine sense; even if he concealed his cultivation, his life essence was different from that of the disciples around him.

Over the years, the time from when disciples enter the valley to when they graduate has become shorter and shorter, which may be due to his influence.

Shen Zhen's ability to reach this level is due to his remarkable comprehension, but without Gu An, it might be difficult for him to achieve this.

Gradually, Gu An's understanding of the law of cause and effect deepened.

Upon closer reflection, Gu An has already influenced the entire Tai Xuan Sect. Regardless of the reason, the Tai Xuan Sect has indeed ushered in an unprecedented period of rapid development.

after awhile.

Shen Zhen's voice pulled Gu An back to reality: "Hey, are you listening?"

Gu An turned to look at Shen Zhen, only to see her with a gritted teeth expression. She didn't look fierce at all, but Gu An wanted to reach out and pinch her instead.

"I'm listening. You're really amazing. I can't understand how you did it. If what you're saying is true, perhaps you really have the talent to comprehend the Dao," Gu An praised.

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhen's face immediately lit up with a smile. She said smugly, "You can have this painting. I'm going back to meditate!"

After that, she turned and left.

Gu An did not see her off, but instead looked at the painting on the table.

He sensed that the atmosphere downstairs had returned to normal, and Ji Xiaoyu had resumed her cultivation. He didn't care about that.

He sat in the chair, looking at the painting, lost in thought.

His influence on his surroundings was not only due to his own initiative, but also to the assistance of the natural order, which gave him a deeper understanding of the way of heaven and earth.

He had a strange feeling that he wanted to hide, but the way of heaven and earth did not want him to hide, which is why it affected the environment around him.

The great forces of heaven and earth are like a raging torrent, and the causes and conditions of fate are like a net that cannot be resisted or escaped by any living being.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. While helping the surrounding environment, he also gets himself involved in more cause and effect.

At this moment, Gu An suddenly understood why many powerful figures went into seclusion without asking about the years; perhaps it wasn't just that enlightenment required so much time.

Just like the Great Cold Demon Sect, there must be many great cultivators who are in seclusion and have escaped a calamity. Isn't this a way of survival?
Gu An was not afraid because of this; he was just thinking about how the universe operates on the principles of cause and effect and destiny, forming a rule that is most feared by all living beings.

destiny!

Gu An never believed that fate was irresistible. It was only irresistible because it was still within the rules. If one was stronger than the rules, how could one be manipulated?
As for how to transcend fate and surpass the ways of heaven and earth, that is the direction that Gu An truly needs to consider.

He sat in the house all night, and the next morning, he rode the Blood Prison Great Sage to the outer city to watch the excitement.

As the night passed, Zuo Yijian was still in the midst of enlightenment. He was surrounded by hundreds of Tai Xuan Sect cultivators who were guarding him. At the same time, the inheritance assessment of the Heaven-Severing Axe was suspended, and no one was allowed to approach Zuo Yijian.

Zuo Yijian's cultivation level is insignificant in the current Tai Xuan Sect, but his inheritance of the sword intent of Fu Dao Sword Venerable is of completely different significance and deserves the attention of the Tai Xuan Sect. This is also to give face to Fu Dao Sword Venerable.

Not long after Gu An arrived at the outer city, he encountered a middle-aged man with several young men and women. They walked through the crowd, looking around with curiosity about everything.

"Chuan Yue, it's been a long time."

A voice reached Chuan Yue's ears, causing him to subconsciously turn his head to look, and then he saw the Blood Prison Great Sage and Gu An.

The Blood Prison Great Sage was as tall as an adult, and his presence was very imposing. However, he had seen even larger demonic pets and mounts than the Blood Prison Great Sage, so he was not flustered.

Chuan Yue looked at Gu An and asked suspiciously, "You are...?"

The other party was riding a mount, so he must be a cultivator. He had to be cautious.

The disciples of the Chuan family following behind Chuan Yue also looked at Gu An with curiosity, not expecting that someone in the Tai Xuan Sect would recognize their grandfather.

Gu An laughed and said, "Have you forgotten? I saw you at your house. You were only fifteen years old then, and you were begging your grandfather to take you to cultivate immortality."

Chuan Yue was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened in astonishment as he asked, "You were the one who looked for Grandpa back then, how come you are so young!"
Gu An asked, "How is your grandfather?"

Chuan Yue quickly replied, "That's great. He now spends his days cultivating and drinking tea, and doesn't have to worry about anything..."

The Chuan family members behind him looked at each other in bewilderment. Wasn't their grandfather's grandfather the ancestor of their Chuan family?

These younger generation members had only met Xiao Chuan once or twice. In their impression, Xiao Chuan was very kind, but his status was far below theirs, and they felt nothing but awe.

After some conversation, Gu An learned that Chuan Yue had brought his descendants to broaden their horizons and seek opportunities.

Gu An took out a token from his sleeve, tossed it to Chuan Yue, and said, "If your aptitude is not outstanding enough and you have no other way, you can go to the Miscellaneous Service Hall to become a miscellaneous disciple. With this token of mine, you can enter the Third Medicine Valley."

Chuan Yue instinctively caught the token, and was about to ask a question when the Great Sage of Blood Prison stepped forward and brushed past him.

He turned to look at Gu An's retreating figure and asked, "Senior, how should I address you?"

Gu An simply raised his hand without saying a word.

Chuan Yue glanced at the token in his hand, his brows furrowing.

At this moment, a male cultivator came over and said with a smile, "Brother, you are very fortunate to have been able to get involved with the Third Medicine Valley. With such good fortune, Foundation Establishment is a sure thing, which can be considered as laying a good foundation for your path of cultivation."

Build the foundation!

The eyes of the young men from the Sichuan family lit up immediately, and their breathing became rapid.

Chuan Yue quickly bowed to the male cultivator and inquired about the situation at the Third Medicine Valley.

The male cultivator gave a brief introduction, mentioning thousands of miscellaneous disciples, countless medicinal herbs, and the daily presence of high-ranking members of the Tai Xuan Sect in the valley. This information left Chuan Yue completely bewildered.

Who was that person just now? How could they have such power?!

Chuan Yue couldn't help but ask, "Do you know that person from earlier?"

The male cultivator shook his head and chuckled, patted him on the shoulder and left, which made Chuan Yue even more curious and respectful of Gu An.

Gu An, who had already walked to another street, couldn't help but smile helplessly. This kid loved to play these kinds of tricks back in Medicine Valley.

The male cultivator who introduced Chuan Yue to the Third Medicine Valley was a disciple who had graduated from the Third Medicine Valley.

Today, the number of disciples who have graduated from the Third Medicine Valley and Xuan Valley has reached tens of thousands, so Gu An often runs into acquaintances.

Gu An's reputation has spread far and wide. Considering the Foundation Establishment Pills needed by these disciples, who among the inner and outer sects could produce them?

Moreover, over the years, Gu An has indeed not made any additional demands on his menial disciples, which is why he is admirable.

Gu An quickly arrived at the library, intending to chat with the book lovers inside for a while.

Seven days later.

The Heavenly Ranking Tournament has officially begun!
Nine-Fingered Divine Lord also participated in the battle on behalf of the Tai Xuan Sect. Because Li Ya was unable to return, the Tai Xuan Sect needed wandering immortal warriors. Gu An did not know how the Tai Xuan Sect persuaded Nine-Fingered Divine Lord. He did not watch at the time and had no interest in finding out now.

On this day, Lü Baitian came to find Gu An and pulled Gu An, who was watching the Heavenly Ranking Battle, into the pavilion. Apart from the new disciples who were curious, many people in the valley ignored it.

After sitting down inside, Lü Baitian, unusually, didn't talk about official business, but instead talked about his son, Lü Xian.

"That kid is truly devoted to Li Xuandao. I really don't know what he's thinking. No matter how the Taicang Dynasty develops, it will still be the Li family's domain. What can he possibly gain?" Lu Baitian said indignantly.

Gu An was not in a position to comment on the matter between the father and son.

It must be said that Lü Baitian and Li Xuandao are very similar, both in their actions and in their father-son relationship.

Li Ya hated Li Xuandao back then, and Lü Xian still wants to kill Lü Baitian to this day.

Gu Anke had no interest in sorting out their cause and effect; it was their family matter, and no matter how clearly outsiders could see it, it was useless.

“Recently, Li Xuandao arranged for him to go to the main city of the Broken Sea Domain. I don’t know if it’s a blessing or a curse. I always feel that the establishment of the main city of the Broken Sea Domain is aimed at Sword Venerable Fudao,” Lu Baitian said worriedly.

Gu An asked, "Why?"

"This domain didn't exist before the Great Cold Demon Sect appeared, which means that although the Holy Court establishes order, it doesn't manage a specific place. From the Holy Court's perspective, no matter how I speculate, the creation of the Broken Sea Domain was for defense, and incidentally to investigate the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao."

"Since that's the case, then go to the Heaven-Slaying Axe and ask the Sword Master Fudao to leave?"

"Nonsense! You must never say such things again!"

Lu Baitian glared and shouted in a deep voice.

Gu An smiled helplessly; this person was just easily angered.

Lu Baitian then mentioned Li Lingtian, whose reputation had grown considerably over the years. He had previously participated in the Golden List Tournament and the Hundred Clans Tournament, winning the top spot in both, and his fame surpassed that of An Hao and Lu Xian back then.

Gu An had no opinion on this. Li Lingtian's return to the Taicang Continent was clearly aimed at Yang Jian, and he had little interest in the struggles of the younger generation.

He was more interested in the mysterious great cultivator who had come to the Tai Xuan Sect today.

Thank you to "一一只劲大" for the 5000 Qidian Coins reward and to "只求桃花源" for the 1000 Qidian Coins reward!
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