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

Chapter 728 The True Immortal
"I saw an enormous black hole appear above the Great Dao Void, from which many demons poured out and flew toward the Three Thousand Great Worlds. They looked terrifying, beyond my description. Even in my dream, they made me feel despair and suffocated."

Shen Zhen frowned as she recounted her feelings from the previous dream.

Gu An was not surprised, because he had also seen that scene.

The origins of those demons are the same as those of Chaos Resentful Demons, both coming from the chaos beyond the heavens. As for why they descended upon the Three Thousand Great Worlds, Gu An has not yet seen it, but he is certain that it is related to the Heavenly Court, because he saw a thick aura of Heavenly Dao in that black hole.

Shen Zhen continued speaking, while Gu An listened attentively, refining the treasure and occasionally chiming in.

Half an hour later.

Gu An left the courtyard alone and walked down the mountain path, admiring the scenery along the way and looking out at the sky.

The Misty Immortal Court is preparing to intervene in the struggle for the throne, seeing it as a rare opportunity, which prompts Tianhao to prepare for battle ahead of time.

Since joining the Misty Immortal Court, Tianhao has experienced many hardships and trials, but overall, things have gone smoothly. He has now become one of the most valued prodigies of the Misty Immortal Court.

His identity as the reincarnation of the emperor has not yet been revealed.

However, in the future struggle for the throne, Tianhao will awaken his original consciousness and become the emperor again. As for whether he can return to the Heavenly Court, that remains to be seen.

Looking at Tianhao, Gu An's eyes were filled with Anhao's image.

Although Tianhao still had feelings for him, he could feel that their master-disciple relationship was weakening and the distance between them was widening.

Once Tianhao regains his status as emperor, it will be even more difficult for the two to meet again.

Time can truly turn two close people into strangers.

Gu An wasn't upset; this change just made him reflect, and he actually quite enjoyed the feeling.

He adopted a fledgling eagle, raised it himself, and watched it soar into the sky.

The causes and effects in this world are connected like a line; they may intersect or diverge, leading to different destinies. See through destiny and enjoy all the connections you make.

After looking at Tianhao, Gu An looked at the other old acquaintances, including Jiang Qiong, Li Xuandao, and the cultivators from Renjian Peak, with whom he had maintained contact, as well as those old acquaintances who were now practically strangers.

One million six hundred and eighty thousand years have passed.

Of those old friends, less than 10% survived, but those who are still alive have all become highly accomplished individuals, commanding respect and influence in their respective regions.

Looking at them, Gu An recalled bits and pieces of the past.

The higher Gu An's cultivation level, the more cause and effect he can see. He has many more memories. His past memories are constantly being compressed. Although he will not forget them, he is easily overlooked in daily life.

He doesn't want to forget where he came from.

Since breaking through to the Profound Qi Primordial Immortal realm, Gu An has been able to feel his state of mind changing. His immense power has caused him to gradually become indifferent to many things.

The distinction between immortals and mortals is a real phenomenon.

Just as ordinary people cannot empathize with flowers, plants, and trees, this is due to a fundamental difference.

Gu An finally understood why the celestial gods and immortals were so indifferent to the common people. They were immortal and absolutely powerful, and could witness any evolution in the world. In their eyes, nothing else mattered except for changes in their own status.

The blooming and withering of flowers along the way symbolized individual lives in Gu An's eyes.

Gradually, with each step he took, the scenery around him changed. When he stopped, he had come to a field, the golden rice paddies reflecting the sunlight, and in the distance, a village with wisps of smoke rising from its chimneys.

Gu An turned his head and looked at an old farmer who was working. He asked with a smile, "Uncle, you're so old, why are you still working? Where are your children and grandchildren?"

The old farmer, dressed in patched cloth, with a hunched back, looked to be in his seventies or eighties. He moved slowly, and sweat dripped down his face, which resembled tree bark, but he didn't seem to care.

Hearing Gu An's words, he stopped what he was doing, slowly turned his head to look at Gu An, his eyes narrowed into slits, and he had no teeth left. He showed a kind smile and replied, "Although I am old, I still have a lot of strength. As for my children, they were taken away by monsters in the mountains when they were young. I do have a grandson, but he has to study and pass the imperial examinations as soon as possible. How can he do such hard work?"

Gu An nodded slightly upon hearing this.

The old farmer asked curiously, "Where does this young master come from?"

In all his years of life, he had never seen anyone as well-dressed and elegant as Gu An, with such an outstanding demeanor, like an immortal.

Of course, even if he were truly an immortal, he wouldn't get excited. He had already seen through life and was ready to face the end at any time.

Gu An smiled and said, "I come from the east and want to travel all over the world and see all the scenery. I'm a little tired from passing through this place. Uncle, do you mind if I chat with you?"

The old farmer smiled and said, "No problem, no problem at all. Why don't you come to my house for a visit? Although I don't have any good wine or food, I can still quench your thirst and fill your stomach."

Gu An took two steps forward, sat down on the earthen slope, and smiled, "No need, I'll just sit here and chat with you."

The old farmer struggled to stand up straight, his hands braced on the hoe, and looked at Gu An with a smile.

"I've encountered many cultivation sects along my journey. Why don't you let your grandson cultivate immortality, but instead let him take the imperial examinations?" Gu An asked.

The old farmer shook his head and laughed, "What's so good about cultivating immortality? His parents once pursued immortality, but unfortunately, they didn't have spiritual roots and could only return in disappointment. They were captured by monsters because they were unwilling to accept their fate and stole the monsters' treasures. I don't want my grandson to follow their old path. After all, dragons beget dragons and phoenixes beget phoenixes. If my grandson had immortality, his parents wouldn't have been rejected by the cultivation sects."

"You seem to have a very open-minded attitude, but what does your grandson think?"

"He probably wants to cultivate immortality, but to please me, he wants to pass the imperial examinations first, settle down, and start a family so that our family name won't die out with him."

Gu An and the old farmer chatted casually, as if they were having a casual conversation, without any particular purpose, talking about whatever came to mind.

He didn't just ask questions; he also talked about what he had seen and heard along the way, making the old farmer marvel at the vastness of the world.

They chatted for a full half hour before Gu An finally got up.

Gu An stood on the earthen slope, facing the sun, and stretched. The old farmer watched him with a smile, showing no sadness about the impending separation.

"Old man, when your life ends, it will be time for us to meet again."

Gu An looked down at the old farmer and chuckled softly.

The old farmer was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Are you really an immortal?"

Gu An replied, "Compared to me, you are the true immortal."

Upon hearing this, the old farmer showed neither surprise nor confusion, but maintained his kind smile. He wiped the sweat from his face and said, "Really? If that's true, then that's wonderful. This way, I can bless my grandson to succeed in the imperial examinations."

Gu An turned and left, leaving behind the words: "When you become an immortal, perhaps you won't think about him anymore."

(End of this chapter)