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

Chapter 427 The Righteous Lineage of Heaven and Earth
Gu An led Jiang Qiong to the Third Medicine Valley. They walked all the way to the training ground. Along the way, Jiang Qiong looked around, very curious about the Third Medicine Valley now.

Since the news of Gu An's relationship with the Sword Master Fudao spread, the number of people in the Third Medicine Valley has been increasing. The Tai Xuan Sect has also expanded the Third Medicine Valley and continuously increased the number of disciples in the valley. Now the number of disciples in the Medicine Valley has exceeded four thousand.

At first glance, the Third Medicine Valley resembles a religious sect.

Jiang Qiong sensed that there were many cultivators whose auras were stronger than hers, which made her even more curious about Gu An's current status.

Gu An approached a senior disciple from behind, patted him on the shoulder, and told him to leave.

Upon seeing him, the senior disciple felt a great sense of relief, immediately stood up, bowed, and quickly left.

Gu An sat down, looked at Emperor Yang Xian opposite him, and asked, "You've been here for a hundred years, aren't you going back?"

Jiang Qiong stood beside Gu An, looking at Yang Xiandi with a strange expression.

Could the ruler of the Immortal Dynasty that Gu An mentioned be this person?

Although Emperor Yangxian concealed his cultivation level, his demeanor made him appear extraordinary.

Emperor Yang looked at Gu An and asked with a smile, "Why go back? It's quite good to comprehend the Great Dao here."

He stayed in the Third Medicine Valley for a hundred years. At first, he was curious as to why the Sword Master Fudao was willing to hide in such a small place. Gradually, he was attracted by the life here.

The disciples work, cultivate, and experience emotions; everything about them symbolizes the laws governing the universe. Everything in this medicine valley seems to contain some kind of Daoist meaning.

His feeling was not a delusion, but rather the result of Gu An's Dao Fruit influencing everything around him.

The so-called Dao Fruit is actually a kind of Great Dao, which is the result of living beings pursuing the Great Dao.

Even though Gu An concealed his cultivation level, his Xuan Yuan Zi Zai Xian aura remained, and his Xuan Yuan Dao Fruit would affect everything around him. This was also the reason why the disciples of Medicine Valley cultivated faster and faster, with geniuses emerging almost every year. These geniuses might not be considered outstanding in the Tai Xuan Sect today, but seven or eight hundred years ago, they would definitely have been famous in the Tai Xuan Sect and become key figures cultivated by the Tai Xuan Sect.

Gu An was also aware of his impact on the surrounding environment. He couldn't control it, so he could only pretend not to know, which was a way of taking care of those around him.

“Now that the Xuan You Divine Dynasty and the Heavenly Demon Sect have emerged, they pose a considerable threat to the Immortal Dynasty, the Holy Court, and even the entire world,” Gu An said, glancing at Jiang Qiong after speaking.

You used to be so talkative, why are you so quiet now?
Jiang Qiong was skeptical and didn't speak rashly. Besides, she didn't want to find Emperor Yang Xian in the first place. She only talked to Gu An about world affairs to find a topic to talk about.

Emperor Yangxian replied, "It's normal for things to change when the world is in chaos. Let them make their way."

He watched Gu An make his move, a subtle change occurring in his eyes.

He was almost winning the game, but Gu An made a move that changed the situation. Although it wasn't a miraculous comeback, it made him feel the danger.

"It seems that the Immortal Dynasty has no mission to shoulder the responsibility of all living beings, and is more focused on pursuing victory in the grand scheme of things," Gu An said with a soft laugh.

Emperor Yangxian understood his unspoken meaning. He did not evade the question but said, "At different times, the goals pursued will be different. Whether it is the Immortal Dynasty or the Holy Court, the reason why they were able to rise at the beginning must be because they won the hearts of the people and shouldered the mission of protecting the common people. But when you unify the world and become the common ruler of the world, you will become the common enemy of those living beings who are suffering."

"There is no power in this world that can satisfy all living beings. From my perspective, the Immortal Dynasty should pursue other things, such as the orthodoxy of the Heavenly Spirit Great World."

Gu An remembered that the Immortal Spirit of the Immortal Dynasty once said that the Holy Court was established by extraterrestrial beings. As far as the Immortal Dynasty was concerned, no matter how well the Holy Court did, they wanted to overthrow it, because it was a matter of honor and disgrace for the Immortal Dynasty.

Some things are more important than peace.

Gu An listened without commenting.

Different perspectives lead to different viewpoints.

Since Emperor Yangxian is already aware of the turmoil in the outside world, that's enough.

In Gu An's eyes, both the Celestial Dynasty and the Holy Court would eventually perish.

He could see very, very far into the future, and that everything in the world was destined to be so, including the Tai Xuan Sect where he was currently located.

Gu An had no intention of making the Tai Xuan Sect exist forever. One day, when his old friends passed away one after another, the Tai Xuan Sect would no longer be so important to him.

Even without the Tai Xuan Sect, he could continue to develop elsewhere, so he wasn't worried at all.

The more Gu An comprehends cause and effect and destiny, the fewer things he feels burdened by.

Of course, Gu An did not resist this change in mindset. People should not be burdened by too many emotions and unnecessary worries while living in this world.

Jiang Qiong was also pondering Yang Xiandi's words. She was curious about what Yang Xiandi meant by the orthodox rule of heaven and earth.

Gu An didn't linger; the game was beyond saving, and he had only been playing for fun.

He stood up and led Jiang Qiong away.

Emperor Yangxian looked thoughtfully at Gu Anxia's skillful moves.

A gentle breeze swept into the valley, stirring up leaves that drifted towards the sky.

As spring fades into summer, temperatures begin to rise.

On this day, Gu An rode the Blood Prison Great Sage, bringing An Xin with him to Seeking Immortals Island. The island's lord, Xun Hanfeng, personally greeted him, and soon, Hu Xiaojian also arrived.

With Gu An's support, Hu Xiaojian is now a cultivator at the Transcendent Realm. Years have passed, and even though they are quite familiar with each other, he still can't hide his excitement and joy when facing Gu An, making it hard for Gu An to tell if it's an act.

Gu An asked Hu Xiaojian to take An Xin and Xueyu Dasheng out for a stroll, while he discussed matters with Xun Hanfeng alone.

After they left, Xun Hanfeng said, "Master, the demonic cultivators of the Heavenly Demon Sect have been frequently entering Xunxian Island lately. I have a feeling that something bad is about to happen."

In this world, only places like the Taicang Continent, protected by supreme beings, are relatively safe. Although the Seeking Immortal Island has a good foundation, it is inevitable that it will be coveted by others.

Gu An foresaw that a calamity would befall Xunxian Island, which is why he chose to come here.

"It's alright, just focus on managing it. No one will threaten Seeking Immortals Island," Gu An replied softly, blowing on his teacup as he did so.

Hearing this, Xun Hanfeng smiled. He was a disciple of the Human Peak and was assigned by Gu An to manage Xunxian Island. Gu An treated him well, and he received considerable benefits every year. He now truly valued Xunxian Island and did not want anything to happen to it.

Afterwards, Xun Hanfeng brought up other matters, mostly concerning entanglements or power struggles within the island.

Gu An mostly listened, but if Xun Hanfeng asked him what to do, he would not hold back his opinion.

After Xun Hanfeng finished speaking, Gu An waved for him to leave.

After Xun Hanfeng left, Gu An remained seated, gazing at the azure sky outside the hall, his eyes looking towards the other side of the world.

He was looking at an old friend!
……

The lingering clouds hung like tattered cloth in the sky, and figures exuding demonic energy floated in the air. Among them, one person had the strongest demonic energy, with a huge crimson fireball floating behind his head, and a deep red chain wrapped around his waist, undulating like a snake.

Their gazes were all fixed on a dilapidated island below, where trees had fallen, soil had been turned upside down, and the island was riddled with potholes.

Li Ya, dressed in black, stood on a pile of rubble, holding a sword in his right hand and supporting the Divine City in his left, while the Divine Immortal Spirit stood on his shoulder.

"Zhao Xuehe, is that all you've got? You're not good enough to capture me," Li Ya mocked loudly, his brows furrowed with coldness.

Zhao Xuehe stood before the crimson fireball, toying with the chains around him with his right hand. His expression was indifferent. He looked down at Li Ya and said, "Li Ya, how long can you hold on with the power of the Divine City? Join the Heavenly Demon Sect. The Holy Court is not suitable for you. You should feel the Holy Court's exhaustion. Without the Holy Heaven, the Holy Court is so chaotic. They don't have the energy to cultivate you."

Li Ya frowned slightly after hearing this.

He has held the Holy Court's Heavenly Position for many years, but has not gained much. Not long ago, his Heavenly Position's fortune was drained, making it difficult for him to concentrate on his cultivation. He could only venture out to explore and relax.

Zhao Xuehe raised his right hand, pointed to the sky, and said, "The leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect has not yet come to this world. When he arrives, this world will surely be transformed. You don't have much time left. If you don't leave the Holy Court soon, you will perish along with the Holy Court."

Li Ya was annoyed by what he heard and couldn't help but say, "What? Is living a humble and subservient life better than death?"

Upon hearing this, a fierce glint flashed in Zhao Xuehe's eyes.

Li Ya said no more. He threw the Divine City onto the island, and it quickly grew larger, covering the entire island. Black mist surged from the city, and one after another, strange ghosts appeared. There was even a figure ten thousand feet tall holding an axe who stood up. In an instant, the aura of the Heavenly Demon Sect was crushed.

The mystical spirits stood on Li Ya's shoulder, howling as if taunting their enemies.

Zhao Xuehe snorted coldly, put his right hand in front of his mouth, and began to chant a spell.

As he chanted his incantation, his own magical power began to surge forth, drilling into the crimson fireball behind his head. The crimson fireball then burst into flames, and wriggling black spots appeared on its surface, which was quite eerie.

As the army of spirits and demons surged out of the City of Gods, a cold eye suddenly opened within the crimson fireball, freezing the entire world and plunging everything into stillness.

……

As Gu An sipped his tea, he observed that the Heavenly Demon Sect did indeed possess some skill, as it was able to utilize the power of the Annihilation Domain.

He secretly transferred his magic power to the Divine Spirit. The stronger the Divine Spirit became, the stronger the Divine City became, and the two sides were locked in a stalemate.

He had long noticed that some powerful beings within the Realm of Annihilation were stirring and eyeing the Heavenly Spirit Great World.

These guys only dared to spy, not to easily step into the Heavenly Spirit Realm, which disappointed Gu An.

The Heavenly Demon Sect relies on the power within the Domain of Annihilation, while the Profound Nether Divine Dynasty relies on the power within the Vortex of Reincarnation.

Both forces are still testing each other, unsure whether they are wary of him or of Sheng Tian.

Gu An was actually looking forward to their arrival; if they offended him, he would just have to reap the benefits of his lifespan.

Time passes quickly.

After two hours of fierce fighting, Li Ya broke through the encirclement and survived this ordeal.

However, Gu An foresaw that Li Ya would be drawn into a vortex of grudges that would last for many years.

"Senior Brother Li, be prepared. The next thousand years will not be easy for you," Gu An muttered to himself. He then stood up and walked out of the hall.

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