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

Chapter 469 Facing the Heavenly Dao
After Gu An finished speaking, his gaze swept over Yang Jian and Zhang Xianwang, causing the atmosphere in the room to drop to freezing point.

Zhen Qin, who had just sat down, was also stunned and didn't dare to breathe.

Now, she was truly convinced that her master was the Sword Master Fudao; his aura was terrifying!

This was the first time Yang Jian had ever felt his master display such power. Even though he had regained his memories of his past life and had a wealth of experience, he still felt terrified in the face of Gu An's aura, and even felt his magical power freeze.

Zhang Xianwang's previous nervousness surged back into his heart, and his whole body stiffened.

Ye Lan wasn't nervous at all; deep down, she felt that Gu An would never hurt her.

"Fellow Daoist, please speak."

Faced with Gu An's pressure, Zhang Xianwang gritted his teeth and asked.

Gu An replied expressionlessly, "I will not interfere in the struggle for power in the world, but do not provoke me, nor should you involve mortals. The difference between immortals and mortals should not be a difference in status, but rather a difference in power that necessitates maintaining a safe distance."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xianwang and Yang Jian immediately nodded in agreement.

Gu An smiled, and the terrifying pressure vanished, leaving Yang Jian, Zhang Xianwang, and Zhen Qin somewhat dazed.

"Alright, I've already asked you what you wanted to know. Now let's talk about something happier. How have you been all these years? Jian'er, you go first."

Gu An looked at Yang Jian and asked with a smile. Yang Jian came back to his senses and immediately began to recount his experiences over the years. Even with Zhang Xianwang present, he did not hold back.

Zhang Xianwang was very interested in his experiences.

Ye Lan and Zhen Qin were intrigued when they heard that Yang Jian had entered the cycle of reincarnation.

Unlike Gu An and the other two, these two were at the Mortal Spirit Realm. Even though they were in power within their respective sects, they were still at the bottom of the cultivation world and had no access to matters of reincarnation.

They did go to the human world to perform rituals for wandering ghosts, but they could not see how ghosts reincarnate.

Gu An listened attentively, occasionally asking for details, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

At the same time, the strange phenomena in the sky began to subside, while the creatures of the Silent Realm were filled with unease. There had been periods of calm before, but the spiritual energy of the Great Dao would soon surge again, so they were not sure if this would be the last time there was peace.

Time passes quickly.

As dusk approached, Gu Anrang settled Zhen Qin, Yang Jian, and Zhang Xianwang, while he spent time alone with Ye Lan.

Gu An looked at Ye Lan and asked, "Ask whatever you want."

He had previously concealed his identity as the Sword Master of the Dao, and he could hear Ye Lan's thoughts, so he told her not to hold it in.

Ye Lan did have many questions, but seeing that Gu An had left her alone and was willing to explain, all her grievances vanished.

Who is Gu An? Does it matter?
What's important is that Gu An, regardless of his identity, has been protecting her.

Furthermore, judging from the commotion outside, Ye Lan knew that the identity of the Sword Master Fudao truly needed to be hidden.

Ye Lan smiled and asked, "How does it feel to be admired?"

When Gu An heard her ask that question, he knew that she had no grudges.

My junior sister is always so sensible.

Gu An shook his head and smiled, "They're all just empty names. In this world, a name may last longer than a person, but it can never withstand the passage of time."

"That's for ordinary people. Senior Brother is so amazing, he will surely be praised by the world forever," Ye Lan said earnestly.

Throughout history, how many people have been able to save the world?
She had never heard of anyone more capable or accomplished than her senior.

Gu An smiled helplessly, then picked up the teapot and poured tea for Ye Lan.

Ye Lan discerned something from his expression. Recalling Gu An's previous conversation with the God Emperor of Annihilation, she couldn't help but ask, "Is it really possible for a world like ours to be destroyed?"

Gu An nodded and said, "It was destroyed once a long time ago. The current world is just a fragment of the past. Moreover, there are many more worlds beyond the heavens. Perhaps there is more than one universe beyond the heavens. Perhaps there are many, many universes. Even I am still very insignificant."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lan was filled with longing and sincerely exclaimed, "There are always people more capable than you, and there are always people more powerful than you. I really want to go and see what's beyond the heavens, but unfortunately, I don't have the right to do so."

Gu An looked at her and said, "If you want to go, I can take you."

Ye Lan was somewhat tempted, but she still shook her head and said, "Forget it, I'm afraid I'll feel even more resentful if I see it."

She then looked at Gu An and asked firmly, "Senior brother, is there really a chance of life in reincarnation? Will I still be the same person in the next life?"

After hearing about Yang Jian's experiences, she became interested in reincarnation.

Moreover, the Innate Reincarnation Technique allows one to accumulate cultivation across reincarnations. She didn't believe it before, but now she feels that facing death is the true beginning of the Innate Reincarnation Technique.

Gu An heard her thoughts and replied, "Of course there is. The path of cultivation is the path of exploring the Great Dao. Reincarnation is also a kind of Great Dao. If you can regain your memories in the next life, you will still be the same person you are now. But even if you don't regain your memories, you will still be you. Your soul will not change. Reincarnation can erase memories, but it cannot change your nature or the desires that burst forth from the depths of your heart."

He always believed that one's nature is predetermined, but later experiences suppress it, shape principles, and thus create a new person.

Just like in his past life, he understood many principles, but found it difficult to control his own will and desires.

Even now, though he is very strong, many thoughts still arise in his mind, and these thoughts may even conflict with the path he has come to believe in.

Cultivating the Tao is cultivating the mind; only by cultivating the mind can one control one's true nature.

Ye Lan smiled and said, "I also want to reincarnate. I wonder if my senior brother will look for me in the next life." Now, she no longer doubted Gu An's abilities. She believed that reincarnation was just a common thing in Gu An's eyes.

Gu An raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course I'll find you. I want to keep you by my side and trap you for all eternity. Are you afraid?"

"That's great! I was just afraid you wouldn't want me anymore," Ye Lan said, feigning a pitiful expression.

Gu An laughed and said, "I'm just afraid that you'll rebel in the next life and then treat me as an enemy."

Ye Lan stared intently at Gu An and said, "It's impossible. Whether I have memories or not, as long as I see you, I will completely trust you. Although I have never entered the cycle of reincarnation, I firmly believe this."

Gu An met her gaze, listening to her innermost thoughts, and the room fell silent.

"Senior brother, how do you feel watching your ancestors reincarnate all by yourself?" Ye Lan continued to ask.

She was convinced that Gu An had lived for countless years, and she couldn't even tell whether she had a close relationship with Gu An in her past life, which was why Gu An took such good care of her.

Gu An looked out the window and said, "Look at the leaves falling from the trees, and new buds sprouting again. How do you feel?"

Ye Lan turned her head to look out the window, her thoughts drifting away.

Gu An's Daoist intent enveloped her, helping her to comprehend the universe and nature.

The two of them stared out the window, lost in thought.

Gu An's past flashed before his eyes. He would recall the past when he had nothing to do, including his experiences on Earth in his previous life. He wanted to always remember where he came from and why he was cultivating immortality.

As Gu An's thoughts drifted away, a gentle breeze blew outside the window, stirring the old tree beside the pavilion, and just as he had said, some leaves were blown down.

The leaf seemed unwilling to fall, swaying and struggling in the wind, rising and falling with the wind.

It flew across the crimson sky and came to a patch of blue sky dotted with white clouds. It slowly descended and landed in Gu An's palm.

This decline lasted for several centuries.

Gu An, dressed in white, stood in front of a tombstone, his eyes lowered as he looked at the leaf in his hand, his gaze deep.

A hand reached out from the side, trying to grab the leaf in his palm, but passed right through it.

"Is this what it feels like after death? It's quite peculiar."

Ye Lan's spirit stood beside Gu An and said excitedly.

Gu An glanced at her and said helplessly, "You're about to reincarnate, and you're still so happy?"

Ye Lan said triumphantly, "Of course I'm happy. I'm going to start my life anew, and I have no regrets about these past four hundred years."

Four hundred and twenty years have passed since Gu An broke through to the Luo Tian Free Immortal Realm. Ever since their conversation four hundred years ago, Ye Lan has longed for reincarnation as soon as possible, feeling that she has no hope of pursuing the Dao in this life.

But Gu An made her wait. For 420 years, she resigned from her position as a branch elder and stayed in the Third Medicine Valley to cultivate under Gu An's guidance.

In Gu An's words, accumulating insights into the rules of heaven and earth before reincarnation makes cultivation easier in the next life.

Hearing her words, Gu An smiled, threw down the leaf in his hand, and reached out to touch Ye Lan's face.

Ye Lan did not dodge, but when Gu An's hand touched her face, she couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise, but then she understood.

With your senior brother's abilities, crossing the divide between the living and the dead is not difficult for him.

Gu An touched her face, thinking of the girl who used to always cling to him.

Unbeknownst to him, she had been with him for over 1,500 years.

Gu An smiled and asked, "Are you ready?"

Ye Lan nodded and then took a deep breath.

Gu An withdrew his hand, then waved his sleeve, and an unstoppable force swept up Ye Lan's soul, sending her flying into the sky.

As Ye Lan watched Gu An on the ground getting further and further away from her, her excitement faded, replaced by fear of the unknown.

What if in the next life, her senior brother can't find her, or forgets her?

Ye Lan felt very sad. She realized that no matter how open-minded you are or how well you are prepared, the feeling of personally experiencing life and death is completely different.

"Don't worry, even if this world is destroyed, I will still be here. As long as I am here, no matter how the world changes, as long as you are still willing to stay by my side, I will come to find you."

Gu An's gentle voice reached Ye Lan's ears, instantly calming her down.

Yes, if senior brother wanted to abandon her, he could have done so long ago. What would be the point of lying to her?
She opened her mouth, wanting to speak to Gu An, but found that she couldn't utter a sound.

Gu An looked at Ye Lan in the sky and could hear her thoughts. He didn't continue to speak, and his gaze went out to the heavens.

That layer of light symbolizes the power of the Heavenly Dao!
He was wondering if reincarnation was related to the Dao of Heaven.
Who exactly is high above, determining the fate of all things?

He thought of the group of immortals and gods he would eventually face; perhaps behind the Heavenly Dao, there was a group of extraordinary immortals and gods who controlled everything.

One day, he will face these beings, and face the will of Heaven!
(End of this chapter)