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

Chapter 412 The Strongest Person

"So what do you want to do in this life?" Zhang Shi asked Gu An curiously.

He has reincarnated many times, striving for each life to be different, which has led to some confusion in this life, as he doesn't know what to strive for.

He has been a savior, a celestial being worshipped by all, a world-destroying demon, and a mortal.

After countless reincarnations, he became confused, which is why he awakened his original body's memories ahead of schedule; he was searching for direction.

Gu An replied, "If I could spend my whole life growing flowers and planting grass, chatting and playing chess with my friends and disciples, I would be content."

Zhang Shi asked in surprise, "Then what are your aspirations in cultivating immortality?"

Upon hearing this, Gu An looked at him in confusion and asked, "Isn't the purpose of cultivating immortality to satisfy the life you want? I have already obtained it, so why should I pursue cultivating immortality? I am cultivating immortality now not to become stronger, but simply to live longer and enjoy more of this kind of life."

Zhang Shi's expression changed slightly as he carefully considered Gu An's words.

Life or cultivating immortality, which is more important?

He knew all too well how difficult it was to achieve immortality. Many people seemed to have lived for thousands of years, but they spent their entire lives striving to cultivate immortality, and the total amount of truly happy time they had was probably no more than that of ordinary people.

At the same time, Gu An provided him with an idea.

Reincarnation doesn't necessarily mean becoming a certain kind of person; it can also mean experiencing different ways of living.

Zhang Shi looked at Gu An again and felt that he had an otherworldly quality that even some carefree immortals did not possess.

This kind of temperament, coupled with the impact of Gu An's ideas on Zhang Shi, instantly made Gu An's image in Zhang Shi's mind extraordinary.

Zhang Shi's gaze towards Gu An changed, and he began to ask Gu An what fun he found in his life.

Gu An didn't hide anything and began to talk at length.

He was talking about very ordinary things, but the way he said them had a special meaning.

Even the playful fight between the Bull Demon King and the White Spirit Rat amused Zhang Shi.

In the ensuing conversation, Gu An did most of the talking, while Zhang Shi listened attentively.

While narrating, Gu An was also calculating the cause and effect of Zhang Shi's actions.

The more he interacted with Zhang Shi, the more causes and effects he could deduce, thus gaining insight into Zhang Shi's past.

He saw many images.

Zhang Shi was unaware that Gu An was calculating against him; in fact, he was also calculating against Gu An.

for a long time.

After Gu An finished speaking, Zhang Shi sighed, "There is meaning in the ordinary. No, everything that exists has meaning. Cultivating immortality is about following the natural way, and we should indeed feel everything in heaven and earth."

Gu An then asked, "You know I have a past life, does that mean you have one too? After all..."

After all, both of them were at the Nascent Soul stage!
Zhang Shi nodded and said, "That's right, I also had a past life."

A male cultivator at the next table couldn't help but roll his eyes and wink at the female cultivator opposite him.

Gu An and Zhang Shi were such good at bragging that the other two became increasingly curious and wanted to hear how much more they could brag.

Gu An asked, "Why were we reincarnated? According to you, we should be very strong. Were we injured?"

"No, quite the opposite, we are trying to reach a higher realm. This is the cycle of tribulations, where we forge our own path within the cycle of reincarnation. Once we achieve perfect enlightenment, we can transcend the nine heavens of immortality and embark on the true path of cultivation," Zhang Shi replied. He did not deliberately lower his voice, nor was he afraid of being overheard by others.

Gu An asked curiously, "How many times does one have to go through the cycle of reincarnation?"

"It varies from person to person. There is no limit to the cycle of reincarnation. I once met someone who was also going through the cycle of reincarnation, but he seemed to have already surpassed the nine heavens of immortality."

As Zhang Shi spoke, a figure appeared before his eyes, his eyes revealing a strange light.

Gu An became interested after hearing this.

Does the Dao Fruit Realm also require undergoing the cycle of reincarnation?
Zhang Shi continued, "To be honest, the enemy I'm looking for is also using the Samsara Tribulation to hide his identity. He's probably here to investigate the Sword Master Fudao."

Upon hearing him mention the Sword Master Fudao, the surrounding disciples began to lose their composure.

"Are you serious? That's incredibly arrogant."

"How dare you address the Sword Master Fudao so casually?"

"What a joke! You don't actually think you've reached the ninth level of immortality, do you?"

"Hahaha, I'm really obsessed."

Seeing that more and more people were starting to jeer from all directions, Gu An said helplessly, "Shall we find a place to talk?"

Zhang Shi nodded.

Gu An got up to pay the bill, and then left the inn with Zhang Shi, but the laughter inside the inn lingered for a long time.

The two walked along the bustling street, continuing their conversation about reincarnation.

Gu An was very curious about the cycle of reincarnation, and Zhang Shi did not hide anything from him.

"The rules of the cycle of reincarnation are hard to define. Sometimes you go to the past, sometimes you go to the future, and sometimes you go to other great worlds. But one thing is certain: no matter where you are, you will never meet your original self in the next life. There is a law in the dark that binds the cultivators in the cycle of reincarnation..." Zhang Shi's face showed a look of reminiscence.

Gu An couldn't help but ask, "What happens when a Reincarnation Tribulation ...

"That depends on personal choice. Even if we fight, it won't affect the cycle of reincarnation. However, I prefer to communicate with others, like now. It's a pity that you haven't awakened your original memories yet, otherwise we could communicate more."

Zhang Shi smiled, paused, and said, "Reincarnation is like this crowd. It seems chaotic, but it also has order. It has a beginning and an end. Even if you meet along the way, you will eventually reach your own end."

Do you still have memories of your past life?

"Of course I am. I am the consciousness of the original body now, but I cannot mobilize the power of the original body."

Hearing Zhang Shi's words, Gu An pretended to muster his courage and asked, "Then can I ask you..."

“That won’t do, it would cause you a lot of trouble,” Zhang Shi immediately refused.

A huge problem?
Can you still be the Holy Heaven?

Gu An thought to himself that even if it were the Holy Heaven, he wouldn't be afraid.

"During your tribulation of reincarnation, did you encounter anyone who left a deep impression on you? I mean, those who are also undergoing the tribulation of reincarnation," Gu An asked, changing the subject.

Zhang Shineng's ability to talk to him about so much surprised him quite a bit.

He didn't think Zhang Shi was stupid. It was obvious that Zhang Shi was very confident and not afraid that revealing these things would cause him trouble.

“That is indeed the case, both in the past and the future. I will name one person from each,” Zhang Shi said thoughtfully.

The two did not stop walking, their figures seemingly about to be swallowed up by the sea of ​​people.

“In the past, I met a being called Emperor Han. He was born with great fortune, and it seemed that all things in heaven and earth were paving the way for him. When I met him, he was already the number one in the world, which was incredible. Even in his reincarnation body, he could reach the ninth level of the immortal path. He was only one step away from ending his reincarnation tribulation.”

When Zhang Shi mentioned Emperor Han, his face was full of admiration.

Gu An asked, "What do you mean by 'just one step away'? Does that mean he failed?"

“That’s right, he failed. I watched him fall, annihilated by a powerful being I couldn’t comprehend. I was also warned by that being, who had eyes that peered into the universe.” Zhang Shi’s face showed a look of apprehension.

Upon hearing this, Gu An recalled the mysterious giant eye he had seen during his previous breakthrough, which was located deep within the universe.

Could it be the same being?
Gu An couldn't help but think of the Heavenly Spirit God who had slain Ji, and he suspected that those eyes belonged to the Heavenly Spirit God.

Currently, the Heavenly Spirit God is undoubtedly the strongest being in his knowledge, guarding the edge of the universe and possessing extreme power.

"In later reincarnations, I never saw that powerful being again. Perhaps it was because my reincarnated body was not strong enough. However, in the future, I met a reincarnated body who was even more incredible. What was incredible about him was that he had actually crossed the river of time in the cycle of reincarnation."

"He comes from the very distant future. We don't belong to the same era, but we met in a strange way. His spirit is definitely the strongest I have ever seen. This spirit has nothing to do with cultivation level, but is a kind of fighting spirit, as if no existence can crush his fighting spirit."

Zhang Shi's gaze was intense, while Gu An's expression turned strange.

Could it be the extreme?
Gu An thought carefully, but couldn't recall whether he had encountered Zhang Shi in the short term.

Who knows what Zhang Shi looked like in his past life?

"What's his name?" Gu An couldn't help but ask.

Zhang Shi smiled and said, "He only has one word, Ji. He defeated all the powerful figures in the world of Tianling Great World in every era. He pursued battle all his life. To my shame, I have never fought him. He doesn't even know me. I just watched him from afar as he faced all the heroes of the world. Even though he was fighting against the entire world, he still won. I will never forget that scene."

"If there truly is a strongest person, I believe he can become the strongest. With his abilities and fighting spirit, he will surely surpass the ninth level of the Immortal Path and reach an even higher realm."

It is indeed excellent!

Gu An was secretly pleased with himself. It was quite a feeling to be able to amaze Zhang Shi in the cycle of reincarnation.

He pressed further, "You don't know his fate?"

"I don't know. After sweeping away all the powerful figures in the world with his own strength, he broke through the void and went to continue his journey. However, judging from the current situation, his journey has not reached our era. Perhaps his true self was born in the future. So I am quite looking forward to meeting him in the future and having a fair and square battle with him."

At this point, Zhang Shi clenched his fists, his eyes revealing a fighting spirit, a stark contrast to his usual refined demeanor.

Gu An really wanted to say that you couldn't possibly win.

Just then, a voice came from ahead: "Revealing the cycle of reincarnation, aren't you afraid of suffering the backlash of reincarnation?"

Gu An stared intently as a monk approached. He was handsome, dressed in simple monk's robes, and his eyes were sharp, like two knives staring at Zhang Shi.

When Zhang Shi saw him, his expression did not change. Instead, he stared at him and said, "If you are not afraid, why should I be afraid?"

The two were locked in a fierce confrontation, and although they didn't display any particular strength, they still drew puzzled glances from passersby.

Gu An asked in a low voice, "Who is he? It can't be you..."

“Yes, he is the enemy I am looking for. He does not belong to the Heavenly Spirit Realm; he comes from beyond the heavens,” Zhang Shi replied.

The monk continued, "We are all within the cycle of reincarnation, so why distinguish between heaven and earth? You don't think you can stop me within the cycle of reincarnation, do you?"

"Are you afraid of the Sword Master Fudao?" Zhang Shi stared at the monk and asked coldly.

(End of this chapter)