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

Chapter 770 The Unstoppable Force of Darkness

A month after the Great Sage of Blood Prison left, the Wushi Dojo underwent changes.

At dawn, sunlight swept across the mountainside and shone on a spot where a circular building, more than two miles in diameter, sat between two mountains. Inside the white walls stood stone pillars, each carved with complex and mysterious runes.

An Zizai, dressed in a white embroidered robe, led dozens of disciples into the building. He now exuded a refined and scholarly air, sporting a long beard and displaying the demeanor of a grandmaster.

"This is the Great Dao Academy established by the Patriarch, specifically for comprehending the Great Dao. You have all begun your initial path to the Dao, and you can come here to cultivate in the future."

An Zizai walked ahead and introduced the situation.

The disciples looked around curiously, but some were distracted.

"Senior Uncle, you are the number one disciple of the third generation, why do you not emerge to bring glory to Wushi?" a disciple couldn't help but ask.

As soon as these words were spoken, other disciples followed up with further questions.

In this world, the Dark God Cult is causing chaos, and all the other religions have stopped fighting and begun to join forces to fight against the Dark God Cult. Even so, the Dark God Cult's momentum is still rising. The disciples of Wushi all have a sense of justice, and seeing that the Dark God Cult is unstoppable, they are all burning with anger.

Unfortunately, Wushi has a set of rules: to leave the mountain, one must at least reach the realm of carefree immortality.

With Wushi's foundation and the disciples' talents, reaching the Free and Easy Immortal Realm is not difficult, but even if it is not difficult, it will still take time.

The disciples brought into the Great Dao Academy by An Zizai have not yet reached the Free and Unfettered Realm. They care about the world, but cannot leave, so they are inevitably a little anxious.

An Zizai turned to look at them and laughed, "You guys are still too young. Do you know how many calamities you've suffered in the past?"

“This time it’s different. The Dark God Cult comes from outside the Heavenly Dao, and it’s said that even immortals and gods can’t defeat them,” a female disciple said worriedly.

An Zizai said irritably, "Since even immortals and gods can't do anything to them, you still want to save the world?"

“We are no match for the Dark God, but there are always beings within the Dark God Cult that we can defeat, and we can also save suffering beings and fulfill our responsibility.”

Another disciple answered, his tone impassioned and infectious, prompting the other disciples to echo him.

Born on the Nine Spirits Continent, they do not suffer the troubles of mortals. Their cultivation is not for immortality or to be stronger than others. From a young age, they are influenced by their surroundings and have a sense of mission. They believe that their cultivation is to do things for the benefit of heaven and earth and all living beings. Because the Nine Spirits Continent is isolated from the world, their ancestor has given them the best cultivation treatment. They should repay the people and praise the merits of their ancestor.

An Zizai looked at them, feeling both helpless and somewhat gratified.

Although these disciples overestimated their abilities, at least they did not deviate from Wushi's expectations of them.

An Zizai himself has come to where he is today through hardship and has also gone out to experience things. He knows the nature of disciples from other sects well. Even if there are those who have ideals for the common people, they are definitely a minority.

"I have my responsibilities, I won't go out, and you shouldn't even think about leaving early."

An Zizai spoke, his tone leaving no room for argument.

A powerful aura erupted, causing all the disciples' expressions to change drastically.

In their minds, An Zizai was always kind and gentle, which was why they dared to say these things. But when they actually faced An Zizai's imposing presence, they realized that An Zizai's ability to manage all matters, big and small, was not just due to his seniority.

The Great Dao Academy fell silent.

Just then, a whooshing sound came from afar. Everyone instinctively turned their heads to look and saw a streak of green light flash by.

An Zizai frowned as he made out the figure in the blue light.

It was Tian Qing and her disciple Shangguan Xian'er. Shangguan Xian'er was seriously injured and was being held by Tian Qing.

Not only him, but the other disciples also saw it clearly. They couldn't help but whisper among themselves, all speculating whether Shangguan Xian'er had been injured by the Dark God Cult.

“Alright, let’s begin our enlightenment!” An Zizai said, drawing everyone’s attention back to the Dao.

the other side.

Tianqing carried Shangguan Xian'er to Gu An's courtyard, where Gu An was reading a book.

“Master, Xian’er was injured by the Dark God Cult. Her cultivation is dissipating, and I cannot stop this damage.”

Tian Qing landed beside Gu An and said urgently, then squatted down and placed Shangguan Xian'er on the ground.

Gu An lay on the rocking chair and glanced at Shangguan Xian'er. The girl had her eyes closed, her face was deathly pale, and her tightly furrowed brows twitched as if she were having a nightmare.

"I told you long ago to act within your capabilities. She is entangled by a powerful force of cause and effect. Even if a Taiqing Golden Immortal were to intervene, it would be difficult to save her."

Gu An shook his head and said, which made Tian Qing even more anxious.

“If even a Taiqing Golden Immortal can’t do it, you certainly can,” Tianqing quickly said, and then she knelt down.

Shangguan Xian'er was her first disciple and also her most beloved disciple. She couldn't bear to see her disciple's cultivation completely dissipated.

Gu An glanced at Tian Qing, then casually waved his hand and said, "Alright."

The sleeve brushed across Shangguan Xian'er's face without leaving anything, but Shangguan Xian'er's brows immediately relaxed.

Tian Qing was stunned for a moment, then immediately checked Shangguan Xian'er's body.

Soon, she discovered that the dark power within Shangguan Xian'er's body had disappeared. Overjoyed, she immediately threw herself into Gu An's arms and began to thank him sweetly.

"Your disciple is still here! What kind of behavior is this? Get out of the way!"

Gu An said helplessly, "Tianqing and Tianbai have always liked to stick to me, and even though they are millions of years old, they still can't change this habit."

Tianqing took the opportunity to linger with Gu An for a long time before smilingly letting go and then leaving with the soon-to-awaken Shangguan Xian'er in his arms.

Gu An adjusted his posture and continued reading.

"She's clearly enjoying it, but she's pretending."

Shen Zhen's voice came through, but Gu An ignored her.

Receiving no response, Shen Zhen opened her eyes, turned to look at Gu An, and asked, "I saw the God of Darkness. He was hiding in the darkness, and the flames in his hands reflected our Heavenly Spirit Great World. What are your plans to do about him in the future?"

Gu An said he didn't care, but Shen Zhen didn't believe him. In her opinion, Gu An was waiting for an opportunity.

Although the Dark God terrified her and even seemed invincible, she believed that as long as Gu An made a move, the Dark God would surely be annihilated.

"How can we deal with him? Of course, we have to fight with all our might. He's so powerful, what if I let my guard down and get killed by him?"

Gu An replied, which made Shen Zhen roll her eyes.

Hearing this, Shen Zhen was completely relieved, and she even began to feel sorry for the God of Darkness.

The Dark God's delay in entering might be because he was waiting for the Dark Celestial God to figure out the Heavenly Spirit World. Unfortunately, no matter how he calculated, he couldn't fathom how strong Gu An was.

When the God of Darkness faces Gu An, he will surely despair.

Why would such a powerful being hide in this world, not vying for supremacy, not seeking fame, not pursuing profit, and instead living in seclusion on a continent? It's simply outrageous!
(End of this chapter)