Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses - Chapter 88

Chapter 88: Chapter 88: If You Become My Disciple, You Will Be the Next Sect Leader

Good… disguise!

Gu An looked at the arrogant Lv Baitian and thought in a daze.

Lv Baitian’s chin lifted even higher, thinking his boldness had shocked the young man.

“Are you the previous sect leader who went mad from cultivation deviation?” Gu An asked, feigning shock.

Deviation from cultivation…

Lv Baitian’s face twitched, and he snorted: “That was deliberate on my part.”

“But you are only at the Qi Cultivation Realm now. How can you eradicate the Demon Path?”

“Kid, I merely compressed my spiritual power into my primordial spirit and pretended to go mad. I just wanted to show those people what the Supreme Sect would become without me.”

Lv Baitian’s tone was full of contempt, obviously directed at the Hall of Elders.

Gu An remained silent.

The battle between Lv Baitian and the Hall of Elders, how many innocent disciples would die?

“Let’s go.”

Lv Baitian raised his hand, intending to grab Gu An’s shoulder, which made him quickly retreat.

“I’m not going, it’s too dangerous…” Gu An shook his head.

He had to guard Medicine Valley!

Lv Baitian chuckled mockingly: “Don’t you want to see how the battle between righteous and demon paths ends?”

Gu An frantically shook his head, like a rattle drum, waving his hand: “I better stay and watch over Medicine Valley.”

“Don’t worry, your Medicine Valley will be fine. Just now, I released an aura, and a Great Cultivator is on the way.” Lv Baitian no longer referred to himself as “this seat,” and his tone had softened.

Gu An indeed sensed an aura of the Void Crossing Realm quickly approaching.

The foundation of the Supreme Sect was truly profound, how many cultivators of the Void Crossing Realm were hidden?

Lv Baitian acted again, Gu An could see his movements but couldn’t dodge, so he could only comply.

Grabbing Gu An’s shoulder, Lv Baitian disappeared from the spot with him.

During the swift capture, Gu An maximized the Mystic Yellow Dragon Energy Skill, concealing his Golden Core and Primordial Spirit, making himself appear to be a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.

It turned out he worried too much, Lv Baitian didn’t take the opportunity to examine his body.

After ten breaths, Lv Baitian stopped, bringing Gu An to a grand hall.

The hall was spacious, with stone pillars on both sides entwined with True Dragons, Phoenixes, Qilin, and other divine beast auspicious carvings unfamiliar to Gu An.

Lv Baitian let go, stepping forward, leaving a sentence: “Wait here, my power hasn’t fully recovered yet.”

Gu An, through life span detection, could see he hadn’t recovered to his peak. These words from Lv Baitian’s mouth sounded like nonsense.

Your power hasn’t recovered, and you’re still acting tough?

Releasing your aura, aren’t you afraid your enemies will seize this opportunity to eliminate you?

Wait, this reckless guy forced me to follow, could he have found out I’m the Sword Venerable Fudao?

Gu An thought of this and broke into a cold sweat.

He watched Lv Baitian climb the steps, sitting in a golden chair, like a supreme ruler, imposing.

He could tell Lv Baitian was indeed cultivating, with spiritual power rapidly flowing within.

The hall fell silent, and Gu An pondered Lv Baitian’s intentions.

After a while, Gu An sensed two auras approaching quickly, one of which felt familiar.

An Hao!

The other aura had already reached the Unification Realm!

He didn’t turn around, just walked to a nearby stone pillar to wait.

A few breaths later, two figures flew into the hall.

Gu An looked up, directly using life span detection.

[Lei Zhen (First Layer of Unification Realm): 1465/2700/2750]

Lei Zhen?

Gu An had never heard of him, thinking Sect Leader Chu Tianqi had arrived.

It seemed Chu Tianqi’s cultivation level was much higher.

Gu An’s confidence in his cultivation level of the Nine Layers of Unification Realm wavered.

After this tribulation, he had to work harder to accumulate life span!

Being the strongest in the Supreme Sect wasn’t enough, he had to survive the great demon tribulation too. This realization brought pressure to Gu An.

“Lv Baitian, you’re still alive!”

Lei Zhen spoke loudly as he walked towards Lv Baitian, his voice booming like a bell.

He was burly, wearing an embroidered black robe, with a mysterious and fierce beast head on his back, holding thunder in its mouth, making him look even more formidable.

Sixteen-year-old An Hao had grown taller, wearing a fitted blue robe, his long hair tied high, with two strands of black hair fluttering like swords. His handsome face couldn’t hide the sharpness in his eyes.

Gu An felt very gratified looking at him now.

So handsome, like me.

An Hao noticed his gaze and looked back, nodding slightly.

“Lei Zhen, do you now hope I’m alive or dead?” Lv Baitian’s voice echoed, not opening his eyes, his tone indifferent and more oppressive than when he faced Gu An.

Lei Zhen stood in the hall, eyeing Lv Baitian, squinting: “Void Crossing Realm, looks like you were still affected.”

Lv Baitian didn’t respond.

The atmosphere in the hall grew tense.

An Hao came to Gu An’s side, transmitting his voice: “Brother, who is this Lv Baitian?”

Gu An looked at him in surprise.

He didn’t know and still came?

An Hao followed with a voice transmission: “I was captured. My master had Elder Lei protect me as we retreated, but Elder Lei suddenly turned and brought me here.”

Gu An couldn’t help but ask through voice transmission: “In front of them, do you think our Sound Transmission Skill is useful?”

An Hao looked towards Lei Zhen.

Lei Zhen’s robe fluttered slightly, an overwhelming aura brewing, poised to erupt at any moment.

“Lv Baitian, since you’ve faked your death, don’t come back. The Supreme Sect doesn’t need you.”

As Lei Zhen’s words fell, the grand hall’s doors slammed shut, an immense aura enveloped the entire hall, making An Hao’s breath hitch.

“Attacking me, the former sect leader, in front of juniors?”

Lv Baitian’s voice echoed, never opening his eyes.

Lei Zhen stepped forward: “A chance for him to witness the cutthroat reality of the Immortal Cultivation World!”

He suddenly lunged at Lv Baitian, right palm raised, slapping towards Lv Baitian’s skull.

Boom!

Two powerful spiritual forces collided, unleashing a terrifying gust, making the entire hall tremble. Gu An pretended to struggle to withstand it.

An Hao stepped in front of him, using his own spiritual power to shield him.

This kid…

Gu An felt gratified seeing An Hao’s protective stance.

Despite being only sixteen, An Hao had already reached the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment Realm. In terms of aura, Gu An felt he wasn’t inferior to an Eighth Layer cultivator of the same realm.

Unfortunately, he was facing the aura of a Unification Realm cultivator.

An Hao gritted his teeth, but was still forced back by the auras of Lei Zhen and Lv Baitian.

Gu An sensed something, looking ahead, seeing Lei Zhen trembling despite attacking, his aura weakening rapidly, while another aura surged quickly.

Lv Baitian!

“You… impossible…”

Lei Zhen suddenly exclaimed, his tone filled with disbelief and despair.

Lv Baitian slowly stood up, both feet leaving the ground, floating, looking down at him.

Lv Baitian’s expression was icy.

Nine Layers of Void Crossing Realm!

Lv Baitian’s cultivation increased by several layers at once. Furthermore, he was breaking through to the Unification Realm, releasing his true power.

An Hao was also captivated by Lv Baitian’s power, eyes full of wonder.

“You tricked me… Defying Fate Divine Skill!”

Lei Zhen trembled, his voice filled with shock and anger.

Lv Baitian looked down at him, mocking: “Lei Zhen, you remain as reckless as ever. How many died due to your rashness? You’ve never learned. Today, it’s your turn to face the consequences.”

“I wanted to wait for Chu Tianqi, but you came to die instead. I’ll take your cultivation. Don’t flee too quickly in the afterlife; Chu Tianqi will join you soon!”

As he finished, Lv Baitian raised his right hand, pressing it against Lei Zhen’s forehead.

Lei Zhen struggled desperately, unable to break free. Gu An could see his primordial spirit struggling too.

Lv Baitian used a baffling skill to suppress Lei Zhen’s body and primordial spirit while devouring his spiritual power.

Gu An was also frightened.

What kind of cultivation technique was this?

Boom!

Lv Baitian’s aura surged to new heights, while Lei Zhen knelt, his body withering visibly, wild black hair turning white.

First Layer of Unification Realm!

Meanwhile, the pressure on Gu An and An Hao lessened, Lv Baitian retracting his aura to spare them.

An Hao sighed in relief, standing quietly before Gu An, watching.

Gu An felt helpless, having taught the boy too little. Instead of escaping, he chose to watch, leaving Gu An speechless.

Lv Baitian’s aura rose constantly, while Lei Zhen’s waned, the hall’s shaking subsiding.

After a while.

Lv Baitian completely drained Lei Zhen’s spiritual power. After releasing him, Lei Zhen toppled back, rolling down the steps.

Struggling, face full of pain, he raised a hand towards Lv Baitian, seemingly to plead for mercy.

Lv Baitian lifted his right hand, flicked his finger, and a bloody energy pierced Lei Zhen’s forehead, dissipating his primordial spirit.

Gathering Spirit Divine Finger!

Gu An sensed Lv Baitian’s aura had reached the Third Level of Unification Realm, still overflowing with spiritual power.

Lv Baitian’s cultivation far surpassed the Third Level of Unification Realm. This power threatened the entire demon path.

Gu An remained vigilant, fearing Lv Baitian’s possible attacks.

After all, Lv Baitian’s son Lv Xian was also deranged!

Lv Baitian ignored An Hao, turning to Gu An, smiling: “What do you think, do I qualify to eradicate the demon path now?”

Gu An answered nervously: “You are the sect leader, of course…”

He stepped forward, standing before An Hao.

“Gu An, worship me as your master, and you’ll be the next sect leader!” Lv Baitian commanded imperiously.

Gu An was troubled, smiling bitterly: “Sect Leader, my talent is mediocre. No matter how you cultivate me, I won’t earn the sect’s approval. When you pass the position to me, chaos would ensue in the Supreme Sect.”

Lv Baitian sneered: “What if I transfer my cultivation to you before my time ends?”

This…

Gu An was stumped by his words.

But he couldn’t take the sect leader role!

Even mighty Lv Baitian was forced into fake death to pass on leadership. He didn’t want the trouble.

Moreover, by the time Lv Baitian neared his end, his cultivation would likely mean little to Gu An.