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

Chapter 376 Reincarnation, the Mysterious Senior Brother
After Ji Xiaoyu left, Gu An sat down, picked up the book she had left behind, and began to read it. He quickly became engrossed in it.

This book mainly records the legend of Long Xin, the ancestor of the Long family. Long Xin is known as the Dragon Emperor and is the strongest in the universe. He founded the War Court, swept across the world, and traversed the cycle of reincarnation.

The book makes no mention of Long Zhan, as if Long Xin were the progenitor of the Long family.

Starting with Long Xin, generation after generation, the Long family produced many outstanding figures. One of the masters of the Reincarnation Dao Emperor came from the Long family, which is also the origin of the Ji family's Heavenly Dragon Demon Suppression Form.

Ultimately, at the height of their power, the Long family was suppressed by a mysterious entity. The book speculates that it might be a curse or divine punishment, because the Long family acted recklessly when they were powerful, achieving great things but also incurring sins. The Long family declined in a short period of time, the family disbanded, and their descendants fled to different universes.

From the founding of the Long family to its rise and fall, the story is epic and moving, leaving a lasting impression.

The author makes no comment on the Long family, but continues the history of their rise and fall from an objective perspective.

After reading it, Gu An was also quite moved.

Before Long Xin, the Long family, under the leadership of Long Zhan, had also experienced such a cycle.

Judging from the content of the book, Long Xin severely damaged the Long family and rebuilt the War Court after Long Zhan's death, because Long Xin was already very powerful from the beginning.

Gu An recalled the last meeting between Long Zhan and Long Xin, when the father and son broke off their relationship. Long Xin did not understand Long Zhan's actions, but in the end, Long Xin still chose to inherit Long Zhan's will and severely damage the Long family and Zhan Ting. This made Gu An feel Long Xin's longing for Long Zhan.

Countless eras have passed, and both Long Xin and the Long family have become the past, and their last traces are being erased.

In the path of cultivation, how high must one reach to truly achieve immortality and eternal life?
Gu An turned to look at the sky outside the window, his thoughts drifting.

He didn't put the book away until evening, then got up and went downstairs.

As soon as he went downstairs, he heard Long Qing shouting in the distance. This kid is over a hundred years old, but he's still acting like a child.

Gu An smiled, then went to the Blood Prison Great Sage and asked him to carry him to inspect the Third Medicine Valley.

"Master, that brat Long Qing is getting more and more arrogant. Can you improve my cultivation level? Otherwise, he'll bully me to death. And what's wrong with that fat rat, the White Spirit Rat? It's getting faster and faster, but my cultivation level hasn't improved much. It can't even speak human language..."

Blood Prison Great Sage said resentfully, "He is a Mahayana Realm cultivator, how can he be bullied by Long Qing?"
Gu An really wanted to say that Long Qing was born at the Nirvana Realm, so it was normal that you couldn't beat him.

"Don't compare yourself to others. Everyone's path is different. What you need to look at is the future," Gu An said earnestly.

These words made the Blood Prison Great Sage's eyes light up, and he immediately became excited.

Does the master mean that he will focus on cultivating him in the future?

He became more and more excited as he thought about it, and stopped thinking about being bullied by Long Qing and Bai Lingshu. He began to fantasize about ruling the world.

He wants to become the strongest sage in the world and sweep across the land!
If a powerful being from outer space were to attack at that time, and he couldn't defeat him, then his master would step in and shock everyone. Just thinking about it is exhilarating!

On the surface, he is the strongest, and his enemies go to great lengths to scheme against him. Little did they know that there was an even more terrifying existence behind him!

……

In a magnificent golden hall, the emperor sat in a chair, with steps behind him, and on the steps stood an empty dragon throne.

A row of figures stood in the hall, including the Holy King Xing Shi, who had once been in charge of negotiating with the Dark War Emperor.

Yang Jian stood beside the Holy King of the World, wearing silver armor, with a three-pointed double-edged sword floating behind him. Although his cultivation level was not as high as those around him, his aura was overwhelming.

The people in the hall were all Holy Kings of the Holy Court, and they did not appear too reserved in front of the Holy Minister.

The Holy Minister's gaze swept over the seventeen Holy Kings in the hall, finally settling on Yang Jian for two breaths before moving away.

"Gentlemen, you should not have forgotten the calamity of the Heavenly Demon fifty years ago," the Holy Minister said casually.

A burly Holy King immediately chimed in, "How could we forget such a short time? If there's anything you need, Holy Prime Minister, just give the order. His Majesty once said that in his absence, everything is at your disposal!"

Other holy kings followed suit.

Yang Jian remained silent, but his gaze remained fixed on the Holy Minister.

The Holy Minister smiled and said, "That calamity was surely just a prelude. The Immortal Ancestor Yuanxu of the Immortal Dynasty opened up the cycle of reincarnation, and that vortex of reincarnation still hangs high in the sky. I want to send you into the cycle of reincarnation to find His Majesty. I don't know when you will return. You should think it over carefully."

Upon hearing this, the Holy Kings' expressions changed slightly.

That vortex of reincarnation is beyond the control of the Holy Court, and no one knows what lies within it.

The hall fell silent; no one spoke in response.

The Holy Minister was not in a hurry and waited patiently. He raised his right hand, and a golden ball of light condensed in his palm. He stared at the golden ball of light, as if he was trying to find out something.

"I go!"

A voice rang out; though not loud, it was firm, causing the Holy Kings to turn their heads to look.

The speaker was none other than Yang Jian!
One of the Holy Kings scoffed, "Indeed, the Holy King of Candle World has just undergone reincarnation, so he is the perfect candidate."

The Holy King of the World glanced at Yang Jian, seemingly lost in thought.

The Holy Minister stared at the golden orb in his hand and asked casually, "Is there anyone else?"

“I’ll go too,” said the Holy King of the World.

This surprised the other holy kings, who did not expect him to agree; it was not like his usual style.

Yang Jian also glanced at Xing Shi Sheng Wang.

The Prime Minister nodded and continued to wait.

Seeing that the Holy Minister was still waiting, the Holy Kings realized something and their expressions turned grim. One of the Holy Kings asked, "Holy Minister, must we agree?"

"It's entirely voluntary."

The Holy Minister's words relieved the Holy Kings, but then the Holy Minister's voice rang out again: "I believe you all went voluntarily. I haven't misjudged you, have I?"

The holy kings were shocked and looked at the holy minister in disbelief.

Yang Jian remained calm, as if he had anticipated this situation.

The Holy Minister raised his right hand, and the golden orb in his hand burst forth with dazzling light, making his expression appear even colder.

"You will inevitably go through reincarnation, which is an opportunity for you to reach a higher realm. Of course, the premise is that you must survive. Countless powerful beings are undergoing reincarnation tribulations in the cycle of reincarnation. Be careful in your actions and do not disturb those who are not related to the Holy Court."

The Holy Minister's indifferent tone and the decision he made made the Holy Kings' faces extremely ugly.

……

It was late autumn.

Inside the courtyard of the mansion, Gu An was drinking wine, while Xiao Chuan was sweeping the floor nearby.

"With so many servants in the manor, and you even possess magic, why do you sweep the floor yourself?" Gu An asked, his divine sense looking towards the sky.

He saw seventeen figures from the Holy Court flying towards the vortex of reincarnation, among them Yang Jian.

These people rushed into the vortex of reincarnation without hesitation, and then their aura completely disappeared, which aroused Gu An's interest in the vortex of reincarnation.

What exactly is the cycle of reincarnation like?
As Xiao Chuan swept the floor, he chuckled, "Isn't this because it's become a habit? It was you, Senior Brother, who taught me."

Gu An looked at Xiao Chuan and asked, "Have you stopped cultivating all these years?"

Xiao Chuan's cultivation has stagnated for decades, and his maximum lifespan has not increased at all.

"It's really hard to keep going when you get old, and my children and grandchildren often cause me trouble," Xiao Chuan said with a shake of his head and a laugh.

He added, "I'm 472 years old this year, and I'm content. I never imagined I could live this many years."

He began to talk about his childhood.

Every time Gu An came, he would reminisce about the past. This time, Gu An didn't listen carefully; his thoughts were wandering.

Seeing Yang Jian and the others enter the cycle of reincarnation, he suddenly had a bold idea.

By sealing Xiao Chuan's memories and then injecting the Extinction Life Seal into his body, Gu An can find him no matter what reincarnations he goes through. Then he can help Xiao Chuan regain his memories and reunite with him.

He had tried his best to help Xiao Chuan preach, but unfortunately, Xiao Chuan's lifespan limit was still increasing very slowly. Even if he raised Xiao Chuan's cultivation level, it would not affect his lifespan limit.

The higher Gu An's cultivation level, the more he could feel how terrifying the unseen forces of fate were.

"Xiao Chuan, if there is an afterlife, would you still want me to find you?" Gu An suddenly asked.

Xiao Chuan stopped what he was doing, turned to look at Gu An, and said with a smile, "Senior brother, if you could find me, you must have become an immortal, right? If you don't mind, I would definitely like to see you again, but you don't need to take it to heart. Everyone has their own destiny. I am truly grateful to you."

Without Gu An, how could he have the life he has today? His only regret is that he was unable to repay his senior brother in this life.

"I was just saying. If I really become that powerful in the future, I'll have to consider whether I should help you escape the cycle of reincarnation," Gu An said with a smile.

Xiao Chuan replied with a smile, "If I have the chance, I would definitely be willing. Then I thank you in advance for taking care of me, senior brother."

Become an immortal?

How far away!

Xiao Chuan had heard of the existence of the Immortal Realm, but he had never heard of anyone who could live forever, let alone any true immortals or gods.

Those beings comparable to immortals are merely powerful cultivators.

"If you were to be reincarnated, what kind of birth would you hope for in your next life?" Gu An asked, while pouring himself a drink.

Ogawa became interested, picked up a broom and came over. He sat down and began to ponder, lost in thought.

His demands were not high; he was born with his parents by his side, and he just hoped his aptitude for cultivation wouldn't be too bad.

Sunset and moonrise.

The two chatted until late at night. At Xiao Chuan's invitation, Gu An stayed at the mansion and did not leave until dawn.

Xiao Chuan, supported by a young girl, watched Gu An leave.

The girl watched Gu An's retreating figure with curiosity in her eyes. She turned to Xiao Chuan and asked, "Grandpa, who exactly is he? Is he really your senior brother? He looks so young!"

Ogawa stroked his beard and chuckled, "Yes, he's my senior brother, but I don't know exactly who he is. He's very mysterious, perhaps..."

The girl pressed on, "Perhaps what?"

Ogawa shook his head and turned to leave.

Seeing Gu An disappear at the end of the street, the girl quickly turned around and followed her great-grandfather, asking him questions incessantly.

How are you all planning your National Day holiday?

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