Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses - Chapter 71

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Sword Dao Holy Land, Restart the Plan [Sixth Update]

Seeing the old man trying to destroy his writing, Gu An’s expression changed.

What’s the meaning of this?

Comprehend my Sword Intent and still want to smash my writing?

Gu An nearly made a move, but fortunately, there was no need for him to do so.

“Presumptuous!”

A thunderous shout echoed, the speaker was none other than Li Xuandao’s first sword servant, Yi Liuyun.

The Ninth Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm, Yi Liuyun still had an imposing aura. A single shout made the whole city jump in fear.

Not only Yi Liuyun, but numerous Great Cultivators around the words “Righteous Path” also stood up, even the Ninth Layer of the Void Crossing Realm Underworld Demon Emperor raised his eyes to look at the old man in the sky, showing dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Gu An immediately cast a Life Span Detection.

[Pang Yu (Second Layer of the Void Crossing Realm): 1279/1720/1770]

Already close to the limit!

No wonder he’s so deranged!

Pang Yu in the sky glanced at Yi Liuyun, sneering contemptuously: “A mere Divinity Transformation, dare to stop me?”

Divinity Transformation?

The disciples on the Heavenly Repair Platform were in an uproar and retreated, fearing to be caught in the combat of the great cultivators.

“Does Your Excellency look down on Divinity Transformation, but honor Void Crossing?”

A cold voice came from another cultivator, not the Underworld Demon Emperor, Gu An had already noticed him, a Great Cultivator of the Fifth Level of the Void Crossing Realm, dressed in the Supreme Sect’s elder robe.

Pang Yu’s face changed slightly as he pulled back his hand, flicked his sleeve, and snorted: “Fine, you Supreme Sect have many people and great forces, truly remarkable. I’ll leave!”

Saying this, he turned and flew out of the city gates in the blink of an eye.

“Trying to destroy my Supreme Sect’s Path Enlightenment place, you think you can just leave?”

A cold snort sounded, the voice was familiar to Gu An, it came from Gu Zong.

Gu An sensed Gu Zong swiftly moving through the sky to chase Pang Yu.

The Great Cultivator of the Fifth Level of the Void Crossing Realm also disappeared from the spot.

The tense atmosphere of the Heavenly Repair Platform eased, cultivators on the platform started discussing the recent person and marveling at the strength of the Supreme Sect.

Gu An felt that this Outer Gate City owed him a great debt. In the past, there were never so many Great Cultivators here. Now there were always two Void Crossing Realm Great Cultivators watching over the city, giving an immense sense of security.

All thanks to the two words “Righteous Path” he left behind!

Then, Gu An led the servant disciples toward Elder Tian.

The servant disciples were very excited. Today, they were promoted to servant disciples and witnessed the great cultivators’ confrontation. The mere names of Divinity Transformation and Void Crossing made their hearts yearn.

“Let’s go, it’s time to return.”

Gu An patted Elder Tian’s shoulder and said.

Elder Tian came back to his senses and stood up.

As they exchanged glances, Gu An felt that Elder Tian had some changes.

He instinctively cast a Life Span Detection.

Hmm?

Eighth Layer of the Energy Cultivation Realm?

How did he suddenly jump two layers?

How long has it been?

Gu An felt astonished in his heart but showed no emotions on his face.

He had long premonition that Elder Tian would make a comeback. After all, Elder Tian didn’t step down due to defeat, but due to his own mistake, such a person was likely to return to the peak.

An ancient hour later, Gu An and others returned to the Third Medicine Valley. He asked Xiaochuan to help arrange these disciples.

After Xiaochuan visited the Third Medicine Valley a few times, he didn’t want to leave. He transferred all the demon creatures he raised there. Gu An cared for him greatly and naturally did not refuse.

Among the peers, only Xiaochuan stayed with him.

Although Wuxin was his junior disciple, he came late and was not as important as Xiaochuan in his heart.

Xiaochuan had been following Gu An since childhood, always obeying, such a junior disciple he naturally cherished dearly.

Gu An knew that in two hundred years after the old friends passed away, it would be hard for him to build such relationships with others, so he treasured it very much.

After returning to the valley, Elder Tian went alone to meditate under a big tree, contemplating something unknown.

The setting sun cast a glow on the mountain top, as Ye Yan waved his spear before the sunset, creating a unique scene that sparked discussions among the new servant disciples.

…

Seasons alternated, and more than two years passed quickly.

That summer, at the age of forty-six, Gu An stood at the mountain top, overlooking the mountains and rivers. As far as the eye could see, medicinal fields were everywhere, and one could vaguely see the estate amidst the woods.

After spending more than two years, Gu An finally managed to plant medicinal herbs across hundreds of miles. As he looked out, his heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

A figure approached him, it was Xiaochuan.

“Senior brother, Ye Yan has left for months, when will we recruit a new servant disciple to fill the vacancy? Our Medicine Valley is too big, with one less person, others need to walk a little more.” Xiaochuan asked.

Gu An took out the Valley Master Token and handed it to Xiaochuan: “You go recruit, let’s see your judgment.”

Upon hearing this, Xiaochuan was thrilled, thanked Gu An, and then hurried down the mountain.

Gu An looked towards the Outer Gate City, sensing a strong sword intent.

Someone else succeeded in comprehending Sword Intent at the Heavenly Repair Platform.

In these two years, four people enhanced their sword intent at the Heavenly Repair Platform, increasing the fame of the platform and Sword Venerable Fudao.

The Heavenly Repair Platform even became a Holy Land for sword cultivators under the Taicang Dynasty. Sword cultivators from various sects would visit, and the Supreme Sect also showed the demeanor of being the number one orthodox sect, allowing disciples of other sects to comprehend sword intent.

This attitude, along with the spread of ‘Righteousness and Demons,’ not only did not harm the Supreme Sect’s reputation, but it also rose further.

Gu An admired the Hall of Elders every time he thought of this.

These people truly had skills, both in power struggles and crisis management, it’s no wonder they could become elders.

After standing on the mountain top for a while, Gu An turned and descended.

Two years had passed, most medicinal herbs were still in the growth stage, but his life span’s growth rate was not slow.

He planned to restart his daily routine.

Every midnight, invest five years of life span into cultivation, slowly enhancing cultivation level.

The First Layer of the Unification Realm felt somewhat insecure, with more Great Cultivators at the Heavenly Repair Platform, who knows when an old monster of the Unification Realm might appear.

As he walked down the mountain, there were more than twenty miles to his pavilion. He strolled daily to appreciate his foundation and never felt tired.

Just like now, he enjoyed the scenery along the way, feeling joyful.

Half an hour later.

Gu An walked along the riverside, a figure descended from the sky, landing behind him.

“Long time no see.” Li Ya patted Gu An’s shoulder, trying to scare him.

Gu An pretended to shiver, as Li Ya practiced some energy-concealing method, landing silently.

“Why are you here? How have you been these years?” Gu An looked at Li Ya and asked joyfully.

Li Ya proudly said: “Naturally good. After being severely injured by a demon cultivator last time, I started to cultivate diligently, now I’m not the same as before.”

“Really, I don’t believe it.”

“Wanna compete?”

“Forget it, the gap between our realms is too big, it’s unfair.”

“You know it.”

“Hehe.”

Gu An smiled, thinking to himself, brother, it would be unfair to you!

They chatted while walking.

Li Ya talked about his experience in the Inner Sect. Upon entering, he immediately sought the Hall of Elders, but before he got any results, chaos broke out in the Outer Sect. He was then worried about Gu An’s safety.

He took a day to visit the Mystic Valley to see Gu An, but Gu An was not there.

After confirming Gu An’s safety, he returned to the Inner Sect to focus on cultivation.

He didn’t want to lose again, nor always fight across realms.

“Why visit me today?” Gu An curiously asked.

Li Ya laughed: “My father asked Li Xuanyu and me to attend the Hundred Clans Grand Meeting. The meeting is not simple, it’s a combat contest of talents among the great clans of the nine dynasties, with strength rankings recorded and spread in the Immortal Cultivation World, and the winners gain unimaginable opportunities. It’s a contest of both clan honor and personal fame.”

“By the way, your Ji Family’s Ji Xiaoyu will also attend.”

Hearing this, Gu An’s mind filled with various scenes, feeling quite interested.

But he had no qualifications to participate, even if he did, he wouldn’t go.

Just hearing about it was enough.

“Can you defeat our Third Miss?” Gu An teasingly asked.

“Couldn’t before, now I’m not sure.”

Li Ya said confidently, making Gu An glance at him.

This guy’s qi-blood didn’t seem normal.

Why did he feel like demon beast qi-blood?

They continued chatting on their way back to the valley and drank late into the night, with other disciples gathered to hear Li Ya talk about the Hundred Clans Grand Meeting. Even Elder Tian joined in the fun.

“By the way, former Sect Leader Lv Baitian once won the top of the Hidden Dragon List, Dragon and Phoenix List, and Immortal Fate List. He was invincible at every stage. It’s said he was the strongest sect leader in Supreme Sect’s three thousand years, but unfortunately, he deviated and perished.” Li Ya sighed.

Gu An raised his eyebrows, Elder Tian was that formidable?

He didn’t look at Elder Tian to avoid revealing he knew Elder Tian’s true identity.

Tang Yu couldn’t help asking: “Martial Uncle Li Ya, can Zhou Tongyou win this Hidden Dragon List top position?”

The Hidden Dragon List ranked talents under a hundred years old among various clans.

Zhou Tongyou was already the number one of the younger generation. The book ‘Supreme Immortal Venerable’ boosted his reputation, many felt the Zhou Tongyou in the book was him. He had also visited Supreme Sect, sweeping the younger generation before leaving proudly.

Li Ya glared at him, saying: “What are you talking about, that top position is naturally your martial uncle’s. What Zhou Tongyou, watch, this time your martial uncle will make him taste defeat!”

Upon hearing this, all the disciples admired Li Ya. Such confidence was inspiring.

Elder Tian chuckled: “Actually, Zhou Tongyou isn’t your biggest opponent. Supreme Sect hides someone stronger, with greater talent, but remains in seclusion.”

Li Ya asked: “Who?”

“Lv Xian, who formed his core at thirty.”

“What?”

Li Ya’s expression changed, others were also shocked.

Most present were over thirty, they couldn’t imagine forming a core at thirty.

Gu An’s expression became peculiar. In these two years, Tianya Valley had a newcomer, Lv Xian.

He hadn’t linked Lv Xian to Lv Baitian before, now it seemed, were they blood-related?

Li Xuandao was truly capable, even digging out Supreme Sect’s hidden genius, quite outrageous.