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

Chapter 788 The Mysterious Abyss
Gu An's question to Shen Zhen was a reflection of his thoughts over the years. In the depths of his mind, besides increasing his magical power and cultivation, he felt there was another indescribable realm that he needed to ponder.

Although Shen Zhen's answer was a heartfelt expression, Gu An felt it contained a profound sense of wisdom.

He smiled and replied, "At least I feel that everything I'm doing now is real."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhen's face also lit up with a smile. Then, Gu An began to talk about the past, and Shen Zhen also had many feelings when talking about the past.

The afterglow of dusk elongated their shadows.

In the years that followed, Gu An did not experience trials in the mortal realm. He decided that if he wanted to return to the mortal world in the future, he would establish his identity in the world of cultivation and grow with the talents and temperament of Yang Xian and Ji.

These two reincarnated beings were not the strongest, but Gu An was most satisfied with their temperament and style of doing things, feeling that they lived out a unique flavor.

……

Above the sea of ​​clouds, a giant round fan is flying, with a dozen or so people sitting cross-legged on it.

Yang Ni sat in the back, looking at the Wushi disciples chatting and laughing in front of her, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

Long-forgotten memories surfaced in her mind, filling her with deep emotion.

Although she had long known that Gu An had become the most powerful being in the world, seeing that Gu An's disciples and grand-disciples had all become capable individuals and great cultivators whom she looked up to was still incredibly impactful.

She found it hard to reconcile the Gu An of yesteryear, who loved picking flowers and herbs, with the all-powerful Master Wushi of today.

Li Lingtian, sitting beside him, said excitedly, "The Heavenly Spirit Alliance has already promised us a training ground. I'll go back and discuss it with my father, and then I'll lead a group of Li family disciples there to cultivate. Senior Yang, what about you? What are your plans?"

Yang Ni snapped out of her reverie and replied, "I'm going to go and see what's beyond the heavens."

Upon hearing this, Li Lingtian frowned and said, "The outer world is extremely dangerous. It's not worth taking risks for an opportunity."

He knew about Yang Ni and Gu An's past and thought she had been traumatized.

That's normal. Not to mention Yang Ni, he was also greatly traumatized.

Gu An did not personally take action, but his disciples and grand-disciples were given a grand welcome by the great cultivators of the Heavenly Spirit Alliance. Upon learning of their demands, the Heavenly Spirit Alliance was about to release Yang Ni without any further investigation. If An Zizai had not insisted that the Heavenly Spirit Alliance investigate, they would have been released long ago.

During their time together, Li Lingtian developed a certain admiration for An Zizai. However, he felt awkward whenever he thought about how An Zizai was not yet born when he was in the Third Medicine Valley.

Even so, he dared not shamelessly ask to join Wushi. He had heard from Wushi disciples that once you join Wushi, you cannot easily leave, and you cannot even establish a sect outside. Even Chen Chuan, the master of the Sword Sect, had already left the status of a Wushi disciple. Even when the Sword Sect was attacked by enemies, Wushi did not help.

An Zizai's insistence on the Tianling Dao Alliance investigating the truth is likely because he wants to protect Wushi's image.

"I know it's dangerous, but don't worry, I'll be fine. The reason we're trapped by the Heavenly Spirit Alliance is because of your recklessness, kid."

Yang Ni glanced at Li Lingtian and said coldly.

Li Lingtian smiled awkwardly. The reason he was so anxious to save Yang Ni was because the whole thing started because of him.

Thinking about it carefully, Yang Ni was indeed steady in her actions. In the past years, she had always acted alone and had never gotten into trouble. Li Lingtian felt embarrassed when he thought about his own experiences over the years, realizing that he was not qualified to advise others.

The two fell silent, their thoughts drifting away.

They couldn't imagine Gu An's vision and perspective. This world was simply too vast for them, so vast that they were filled with both anticipation and trepidation for the future.

...In the underworld, beneath a dim sky, a desolate land is filled with ghostly energy. A towering tree stands on the earth, its entire body a deep blue, with tendrils resembling willow catkins hanging from its branches, and spheres of light like stars encircling them.

This tree is an ancient sacred tree of the underworld, the Mysterious Primordial Tree!
Two people were meditating under the tree; they were Gu An's clone and Hong Yazi from the Misty Immortal Court.

Hong Yazi opened his eyes and exclaimed, "As expected of the Xuan You Ancient Tree, it truly possesses boundless power. Under this tree, one can not only comprehend the cycle of Yin and Yang, but also the workings of creation. It is said that the Xuan You Ancient Tree once gave birth to a fruit, which later cultivated and attained enlightenment, becoming sworn brothers with the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor and known as the Two Saints of the Great Dao. Unfortunately, he rebelled against the Heavenly Court and ultimately perished together with the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor."

Gu An opened his eyes and asked, "Is this story true? Where did you hear it?"

“Of course it’s true. These are stories brought back from the Heavenly Court by our ancestors from the Misty Immortal Court. However, there are far too many such stories in the Heavenly Court,” Hong Ya Zi replied.

"The Heavenly Emperor is the most powerful being. He and his reincarnation are known as the Two Saints of the Great Dao. His talent is absolutely terrifying. Unfortunately, since then, the Xuan You Ancient Tree has never produced a Xuan You Fruit again."

As he spoke, Hong Yazi looked up, wanting to find the Xuan You Fruit on the Xuan You Ancient Tree.

Gu An had no idea that Gu Xuanyou's story was circulating in the Heavenly Court. He guessed that it was at the behest of the Heavenly Emperor, otherwise how could it have been spread?
The image of Taihao involuntarily appeared in his mind.

Taihao has a bold and generous personality, somewhat similar to Anhao, but he is more domineering and magnanimous. In his memory, he always pestered Gu Xuanyou. After the two became sworn brothers, there was never a clear answer as to who was the elder brother.

However, when the final battle came, Taihao seemed like a different person. Perhaps that was the true Heavenly Emperor, making him feel unfamiliar and full of pressure.

The cycle of reincarnation had already begun, and he no longer felt that he and the Heavenly Emperor were sworn brothers. Taihao's eyes before his death made him feel mad.

The Heavenly Emperor is definitely not a cold-hearted person.

The two chatted idly while waiting for the visitor from afar.

The reason they were chatting was because they both sensed an aura approaching from afar, which should have originated from the Nine Yin Divine Palace.

The Nine Yin Divine Palace possesses abundant fortune, and the aura of its cultivators is distinct from that of ghosts and spirits, making them easily identifiable.

It didn't take long.

A white-haired man dressed in a black robe, like a ghost, flew over quickly and landed ten steps in front of the two.

Gu An saw through his background at a glance.

This person is named Zhu Luosha, with the cultivation level of a Golden Immortal in the Heavenly Realm. His true form is the soul of a snake demon.

Zhu Luosha looked at Gu An and the other two, raised his hand in greeting, and said, "The Lord of the Manor has something to ask you two seniors to do."

Hong Yazi asked indifferently, "Which prefecture lord is it?"

"It's the Second Lord of the Palace, here to discuss matters concerning the Mysterious Netherworld Abyss. The Mysterious Netherworld Abyss is about to open, and the two seniors must have been waiting for this opportunity, so the Second Lord of the Palace sent me to invite them," Zhu Luosha replied.

Upon hearing this, Hong Yazi's eyes lit up with joy. He exchanged a glance with Gu An, then stood up and said, "Lead the way."

Zhu Luosha immediately turned around and led the way, with Hong Yazi following closely behind.

Gu An lagged slightly behind. Looking at Hong Yazi's back, he sighed inwardly, "This is not an opportunity, but an abyss of no return."

(End of this chapter)