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

Chapter 421 The Power of the Past

Since being informed of his potential by Gu An, Long Qing stopped cultivating his physical body and began to calm down and feel his own inner strength. Shen Xinzi had no objection to this.

Shen Xinzi felt unworthy to teach Long Qing. He appeared calm, but was actually very confused.

He spent hundreds of years in the Third Medicine Valley, but he saw through nothing and learned nothing.

Autumn passes and winter comes.

Snowflakes fell from the sky, turning the world into a white expanse.

After morning exercises, Gu An stood in front of the wooden railing admiring the snow. The snow fell on him, turning into mist that swirled around him.

His gaze was fixed on the park, but his thoughts were elsewhere.

An anomaly has occurred in the Cycle of Reincarnation!

After Gu An broke through, the rules of reincarnation within the vortex of reincarnation kept changing, and he couldn't tell whether it was because of himself or because he just happened to run into them.

It's highly likely that because he traveled back and forth through the vortex of reincarnation, he caused a major upheaval in one part of the universe, which in turn affected the vortex of reincarnation.

He wasn't worried; even if the Samsara Vortex experienced a major anomaly, it would be difficult to threaten Xuan Yuan Zizai Immortal.

He speculated that beings from other universes would descend upon the Heavenly Spirit World, which would undoubtedly be a disaster for the world.

As he was thinking, Anxin came to his side and mentioned Long Qing. She said that the boy had been sitting in meditation on the Xuanqing Tree for a month and she was afraid that he had gone mad.

"It's alright, it's only been a short time. Sometimes it's good to think things through more."

Gu An casually remarked that Long Qing was born at the Nirvana Realm, but his cultivation had been sealed. Although Long Qing appeared to be rapidly becoming stronger, he was actually just recovering his original strength.

After listening, An Xin couldn't help but ask, "Master, just how high is his potential? How does he compare to my senior brothers and junior brothers?"

Gu An replied, "In terms of innate talent, he is stronger, but your senior brother's comprehension is better than his."

In Gu An's view, what was truly terrifying about An Hao was his comprehension. Not only was his cultivation speed fast, but his mastery of magic and supernatural powers was also unbelievable.

He was imprisoned by the Immortal Dynasty, but his cultivation was not delayed at all, and he was not far from the Nirvana Realm.

He even foresaw the commotion An Hao would cause in the Immortal Dynasty after reaching the Nirvana Realm, and he was quite looking forward to it.

"That's amazing?" An Xin asked in astonishment, her eyes wide.

Before Gu An revealed Long Qing's potential, she had always felt sorry for him.

What good is physical strength if you can't cultivate spiritual power?
"Then why did he..." Anxin asked cautiously.

Gu An glanced at her and chuckled, "You guessed right, I was deliberately testing him."

really!

An Xin knew that Gu An was proficient in sealing techniques. The Blood Prison Great Sage was an example. A dignified Mahayana Realm cultivator was suppressed to such an extent, and others could not see through Gu An's sealing methods at all.

She immediately felt relieved and then laughed, "This kid is already arrogant enough. If there were no restrictions, he might really cause a huge mess."

Gu An looked up and saw that the vortex of reincarnation was changing and expanding rapidly.

While An Xin was still marveling at Long Qing's temperament, figures flew out from the vortex of reincarnation. They were all humanoid, but they possessed demonic, ghostly, and monster-like energy.

They quickly spread out and turned their gaze toward the vast and boundless world of Tianling.

His cultivation level is very high. Although he is not a Free Immortal, his lowest cultivation level is still a Dao Void Profound Immortal.

Gu An could sense that a free spirit was rushing over from the vortex of reincarnation.

He couldn't help but calculate the general trend of the world, and various scenes of the future appeared before his eyes.

He saw some unpleasant scenes.

"Fate..."

Gu An thought to himself, but verbally agreed with An Xin and chatted with her about Long Qing.

for a long time.

He bowed respectfully and left, no longer wanting to disturb Gu An.

Gu An continued to gaze at the heavens, where he saw that the Holy Court and the Immortal Dynasty had dispatched a large number of cultivators to investigate.

The three forces are currently locked in a standoff beneath the outer light layer, with no immediate clashes, but they will need to test each other for some time to come.

Gu An turned and flew towards the outer city gate.

He is preparing to release a cultivation-themed version of Dream of the Red Chamber. Following Romance of the Three Kingdoms, many people in the cultivation world are looking forward to Pan An's masterpiece.

For Gu An, writing books was no longer about making money; it was more about sharing and reminiscing, spreading his works from his previous life on Earth to the cultivation world, so that all living beings could remember them for him.

An hour later, Gu An left with the respectful farewell of the disciples of the library.

Instead of leaving the city immediately, he chose to continue wandering around.

Shopping is also one of his hobbies; observing the causes and effects of passersby along the way can enhance his understanding of cause and effect and destiny.

As always, Gu An kept running into acquaintances.

Although his mindset has changed, his attitude towards people remains the same; he is still friendly and enthusiastic.

Gradually, Gu An arrived around the Heaven-Mending Platform. From a distance, he saw a large number of people gathered around the Heaven-Severing Axe. There was even a Celestial Immortal on the platform. That person concealed his cultivation and appeared very ordinary, at least not attracting attention on the Heaven-Mending Platform.

Zuo Yijian stood guard beside the Heaven-Slaying Axe, his posture ramrod straight. This guy had been doing this for ten years without bringing Gu An any benefit, but his devout and persistent attitude deeply moved Gu An.

In any case, the stronger Zuo Yijian becomes, the more it highlights the power of Fudao Sword Master.

Gu An walked up to the Heaven-Mending Platform, passed through the crowd, and headed towards the Heaven-Severing Axe.

Even on the Heaven-Mending Platform, Gu An still ran into acquaintances and exchanged pleasantries. By the time he arrived at the Heaven-Severing Axe, half an incense stick's time had passed. Zuo Yijian saw Gu An, a smile spreading across his usually stern face. He greeted Gu An and asked, "What brings you here today?"

Gu An replied, "I went to the library."

Zuo Yijian's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Could it be a new book?"

He knew that Gu An was the author of Investiture of the Gods. He was a loyal reader of Pan An and had read Investiture of the Gods the most, but he also liked Journey to the West and Romance of the Three Kingdoms very much.

Gu An didn't hide anything and nodded in response, which greatly encouraged Zuo Yijian.

At this moment, the cultivator who was trying to pull out the Heavenly Axe failed. He let go, took three steps back, and sighed, "The inheritance of the Sword Venerable of Supporting the Dao is indeed not easy to obtain. Even I, a wandering immortal, could not succeed."

Wandering among immortals!

A commotion arose in the crowd, with someone muttering under their breath, "Can this inheritance really be obtained by someone else?"

As soon as he said this, he was attacked by those around him.

"You couldn't sense the sword intent of the Sword Master Fudao on stage?"

“That’s right. Even if you can’t get the inheritance of the Sword Master Fudao, at least you can feel his sword intent, which is already a great favor.”

"The Sword Master Fudao is so powerful that it would be a shame if his legacy were obtained by someone within a few hundred years."

"This means that the destined person has not yet arrived. I really look forward to that day. When that day comes, the commotion caused by the Sky-Splitting Axe will surely be earth-shattering."

Listening to the discussions around him, Gu An secretly reflected on whether he had been too harsh.
Regardless of exceptional talent, to lift the Heaven-Slaying Axe, one would need at least the cultivation level of a Free Immortal...

Because of the appearance of the Sun and Moon Underworld Emperor, Gu An secretly strengthened the magic power within the Heaven-Severing Axe, making it impossible for anyone other than a free immortal to shake it.

He originally intended to wait until the right person was available before giving in, but at present, it is still difficult to meet someone who is compatible with him.

Never mind, it's fine if no one gets it. If the legacy lasts for ten thousand years or a million years, then it will be a legend, with even greater depth.

"Why don't you give it a try?" Zuo Yijian asked Gu An.

As they were talking, another person stepped forward and grasped the handle of the Sky-Severing Axe. Just like the previous person, no matter how hard they tried, they could not budge the Sky-Severing Axe.

Most people come to the Heaven-Mending Platform simply to experience the power of the Sword Master of the Dao. Even if they fail, they have no regrets, so most of the losers leave very excited.

"Fine, what I'd like to ask is, what are you aiming for after guarding this place for so long?"

Gu An looked at Zuo Yijian and asked, a smile on his face as if they were having a casual chat.

After hearing this, Zuo Yijian shook his head and said, "What can I possibly pursue? I am already content to stay here and comprehend the way of the sword."

"Kendo?"

Gu Annian said, then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, turned and left.

Zuo Yijian was puzzled when he saw Gu An leave like that, and was about to speak.

boom!
A powerful sword intent rose from beneath his feet, engulfing his entire body and whipping his robes upwards, causing them to billow violently as if they were about to burst open at any moment.

Zuo Yijian's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with surprise and delight.

His gaze then fell on Gu An, who had his back to him.

A commotion arose around him, and everyone stared at him in shock, except for Gu An, who walked away with his back to him without turning back.

Gu An seemed not to hear anything, standing out from the people around him as if he were in another space.

Is it...

Zuo Yijian's eyes widened. Gu Angang had just asked him a question, and he had already received the sword intent of the Sword Master Fudao. This couldn't be a coincidence.

At this moment, Zuo Yijian sensed a familiar sword intent from Gu An.

The sword intent of the Sword Master Fudao!
And he is far more powerful than him...

can only be……

Zuo Yijian was shocked and excited at the same time. He was not angry at being deceived by his junior, but rather pleasantly surprised.

Because he loved the novel *Investiture of the Gods*, he had always harbored a romanticized view of Pan An. When he learned that Gu An was actually Pan An, he was heartbroken for a long time.

Now that Pan An is the Sword Master of the Dao, how could he not be excited?
He didn't believe Gu An was a descendant hundreds of years old; he must be an old monster in disguise.

The thought of how well he had treated Gu An over the years filled him with emotion.

Perhaps, he will have the opportunity to become a disciple of the Sword Master Fudao.

Watching Gu An walk away from the crowd, Zuo Yijian felt only boundless longing.

With such abilities, yet willing to cultivate here, what a transcendent mindset that is!
The cultivators from all directions were amazed by Zuo Yijian's good fortune. The vast sword intent of the Sword Venerable Fudao was only directed at Zuo Yijian, which was clearly a reward for him.

More and more cultivators from the Tai Xuan Sect appeared out of thin air on the Heaven-Mending Platform. They were all pleasantly surprised to see Zuo Yijian shrouded in sword intent.

Whoever receives guidance from the Sword Master of the Dao is a valuable asset to the Tai Xuan Sect. As a community of shared interests, how could they not be happy?
Rumbling--

A suppressed rumbling sound came from the sky, causing all living beings to look up, but the cultivators on the Heaven-Mending Platform paid no attention, assuming that it was the sword intent of the Sword Venerable Fudao that caused the strange phenomenon.

Gu An, walking in the crowd, stopped and looked up, raising an eyebrow.

"Is this a power from the past?"

Gu An wondered curiously as his divine sense pierced through the sky, peering into the vortex of reincarnation beyond.

A powerful being has descended, posing a direct threat to the safety of the Heavenly Spirit Realm!

I'm currently out and about, so I can only update twice today. Sorry, get some rest after you finish reading!

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