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

Chapter 730 Walking Ahead of Everyone
The words of the Immortal Lord Taiyi drifted away on the breeze, leaving no trace in the world.

Gu An followed his gaze and chuckled softly, "Perhaps when you master your divinity, you will reach an even higher level."

These words caused a change in Taiyi Immortal Lord's expression.

The two then fell silent, gazing quietly into the distance.

A full incense stick's time passed before Immortal Lord Taiyi bid farewell to Gu An and left, and Gu An did not try to stop him.

Only after Taiyi Immortal Lord left the Nine Spirits Continent did Gu An turn around and walk towards his courtyard.

With this turn, a new chapter will begin for humanity.

Millions of years have passed like the rushing ocean, never to return.

In this year, Gu An's lifespan broke through to a trillion years again. He used the lifespan breakthrough to teleport to other places to break through, but after spending less than three trillion years of lifespan, he only reached the late stage of the Profound Qi Primordial Immortal Realm, still far from the perfect realm.

The late stage of the Profound Qi Primordial Immortal Realm is completely different from the early stage. Gu An felt as if he had been reborn. The fact that there is still such a gap after reaching his current level is enough to prove how huge the difference is between the late stage and the early stage of the Profound Qi Primordial Immortal Realm.

Gu An returned to the dojo, but instead of going directly to his residence, he wandered around the Nine Spirits Continent.

The Gate of Myriad Realms soars into the clouds. Even from thousands of miles away, Gu An could see it from afar as he walked along the mountain path. It seemed to be the most majestic mountain in the world, towering into the clouds and demonstrating its power.

The Nine Spirits Continent is isolated from the world, and its cultivation atmosphere is so strong that even the most powerful sects in the human world may not be able to compare. With the spiritual energy and Dao intent within its dojos, many free immortals have been born within a million years, and they all travel to other worlds through the Gate of Myriad Realms.

Of course, it's not only the free immortals who can enter the Gate of Myriad Realms. Anyone with the will can freely enter the Gate of Myriad Realms, which makes the continent less crowded.

Over the long years, outsiders have occasionally ventured into the Nine Spirits Continent, but the Nine Spirits Dynasty has set up defenses on the edge of the continent, making it impossible for ordinary people to sneak in.

In the past few days, a powerful and carefree immortal has sneaked in.

Gu An was walking towards this carefree immortal, his eyes already reflecting the other's image.

"He's really grown up and can now stand on his own."

Gu An sighed inwardly. A gentle breeze rustled his white and black robes. In a good mood after his breakthrough, he decided to lend that person a hand.

He strolled forward, and with each step he took, flowers bloomed beneath his feet, bringing life to his path.

After a short while, Gu An walked through a grove of trees and arrived at a lake nestled among the mountains. His gaze fell upon a small pavilion in the center of the lake, where a man in black stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the lotus flowers on the lake's surface, lost in thought.

This person was none other than Li Ya's apprentice, Li Xianyou.

As he grew up, Li Xianyou possessed the refined demeanor of a hermit, and combined with the beautiful scenery, he resembled an immortal.

Why are you here alone, enjoying the scenery?

A voice entered Li Xianyou's ears, startling him so much that his pupils contracted and he turned his head sharply. When he saw Gu An standing in the courtyard, his Dao heart trembled with fear.

After the fear came ecstasy!
"Master... Uncle-Master..."

Li Xianyou trembled all over, unsure of where to put his hands.

Gu An smiled and asked softly, "How is your master doing lately?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyou knelt down with a thud and gritted his teeth, saying, "Uncle-Master, my master has gone mad! Please, you must save him!"

"How could he be crazy?"

Gu An was not surprised, but asked calmly. He did not help Li Xianyou up.

Li Xianyou took a deep breath and said, "Ever since he was defeated by Chen Chuan, he's been like a demon, frantically cultivating the sword path, challenging sword cultivators everywhere, with both wins and losses. Because he's so obsessed, he's offended many people. A thousand years ago, he was defeated by a world-renowned sword cultivator, his Dao heart shattered, and he's been in seclusion ever since. A few years ago, I finally found him, but he was acting strangely and even attacked me..." "Uncle-Master, my master said that he's closest to you, you must help him..."

Gu An's expression remained unchanged after hearing this; in fact, he had witnessed everything Li Ya had gone through.

In that battle a thousand years ago, Li Ya would have died if Gu An hadn't intervened to protect him.

He only provided assistance in secret and did not punish the other party, because it was Li Ya who took the initiative to challenge him and kept pestering him.

The two are roughly equal in cultivation, but there is a difference in their swordsmanship. If they are not careful, they will be doomed.

Gu An took out a small wooden sword from his pocket and handed it to Li Xianyou, saying, "Take this sword back to your master."

"This is?"

Li Xianyou took the wooden sword, hesitated, and asked a question, his heart beating faster than usual.

He had been here for some time, but he still didn't know how to find Gu An. There were just too many powerful people on this continent, making it difficult for him to move an inch.

Little did he know that his entry was tacitly approved by the disciples of Wushi. As soon as he sneaked in, An Zizai told An Xin, and An Xin also foresaw that he had a karmic connection with Li Ya, and finally relayed the information to Gu An.

"All you need to do is bring this sword to him."

After Gu An finished speaking, he turned to look at the lake.

Li Xianyou stood up, put away his wooden sword, and then looked at Gu An, asking cautiously, "Uncle-Master, what is your attitude towards Master? Why won't he come to you?"

Gu An did not turn around, his gaze fixed on the lake, and said, "My attitude has never changed; it's just that his thoughts have become complicated."

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyou felt completely relaxed. He had always thought that Gu An cared about his master, but his master was overthinking things and was too concerned about saving face.

If Master could set aside his pride and cultivate with his uncle, he would surely become the number one swordsman in the world.

“Xianyou, we’ve met twice now. Since you can call me Shishu, I’ll acknowledge you. I can feel the bond between you two as master and disciple. Although we’re called master and disciple, you’re more like father and son. Although I know you won’t abandon your master, I still want to say to you, please take good care of him.”

After Gu An finished speaking, he turned to look at Li Xianyou, a relieved smile on his face.

Li Xianyou nodded solemnly and said, "I will. If it weren't for my master, I would have died long ago. I will never abandon him in this lifetime."

"Although your master is combative and concerned with his reputation, his chivalrous spirit is rare in the world. To be honest, I envy his life. He is carefree and at ease. Haven't you noticed that he has always maintained his original aspirations?"

Gu An's words made Li Xianyou fall into deep thought.

He discovered that, aside from the changes over the years, before his obsession, Li Ya was always carefree and unreliable, just like the master he faced when he was a child.

"Perhaps one day, your master will pass away before everyone else. But don't tell your master this. This is a secret I'm revealing to you."

Gu An's smile was so mysterious that it made Li Xianyou's imagination run wild.

He understood Gu An's unspoken meaning: his master would become his greatest opportunity and support.

only……

Li Xianyou couldn't help but ask, "Can he get ahead of you?"

He knew that his master always wanted to surpass his uncle, which was why his master refused to ask his uncle for help.

When asked this question, Gu An smiled but did not answer.

(End of this chapter)