Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses-Chapter 737 - 729: Walking Ahead of Everyone

The words of Taiyi Immortal Monarch drifted away with the gentle breeze, leaving no trace in the heavens and earth.

Following his gaze, Gu An softly laughed and said, "Perhaps when you master your divinity, you can reach a higher level."

These words caused a change in Taiyi Immortal Monarch’s expression.

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

After a stick of incense’s time passed, Taiyi Immortal Monarch finally bid farewell to Gu An, who did not ask him to stay.

Only after Taiyi Immortal Monarch left Nine Spirit Continent did Gu An turn toward his own courtyard.

With this turn, a new chapter in the Human World began.

A million years passed in the blink of an eye, like the vast sea rushing by, never to return.

This year, Gu An’s life span once again broke through to a trillion years. He utilized this life span breakthrough to teleport to other places for further breakthroughs, but after spending nearly all but three trillion years of his life span, he only reached the late stage of the Xuan Qi Primordial Immortal Realm, still far from the Perfection Realm.

The late stage of the Xuan Qi Primordial Immortal Realm is vastly different from the early stage. Gu An felt reborn, and reaching his current height while still sensing such a gap demonstrated the enormous disparity between the late and early stages.

Gu An returned to his dojo but did not directly go to his residence; instead, he wandered around Nine Spirit Continent.

The towering World Gate pierced the clouds, visible even from thousands of miles away. As Gu An walked along the mountain path, he could see it from afar, like the most majestic peak in the Human World, showcasing its strength.

Nine Spirit Continent was isolated from the world, with a rich atmosphere of Immortal Cultivation. Even the strongest sects in the Human World could not compare. With the spiritual energy and Dao intent within the dojo, many Free Immortals were born over the million years, all venturing to other worlds through the World Gate.

Of course, not only Free Immortals could enter the World Gate; anyone with the will could freely enter, keeping the continent from becoming overcrowded.

Over the long years, outsiders occasionally intruded into Nine Spirit Continent, but the Nine Spirit Dynasty had defenses at the continent’s edge, preventing ordinary people from sneaking in.

Recently, a powerful Free Immortal managed to infiltrate.

Gu An was heading towards this Free Immortal, his eyes already reflecting the figure.

"Indeed, you’ve grown up and can manage on your own."

Gu An sighed in his heart, the breeze stirring his white coat and black shirt. In his good mood after breaking through, he decided to lend a hand.

He leisurely advanced, with flowers blooming underfoot with each step, bringing vitality along the way.

After half a cup of tea’s time, Gu An passed through a forest and arrived at a lake surrounded by mountains. His gaze fell on a small pavilion in the center of the lake, where a black-clad man stood, hands behind his back, staring at the lotus flowers on the lake, lost in thought.

This man was none other than Li Ya’s disciple, Li Xianyou.

The grown-up Li Xianyou already had the demeanor of an accomplished sage, paired with this picturesque scenery, resembling a Human World immortal.

"Why are you here enjoying the view alone?"

A voice entered Li Xianyou’s ears, startling him. He turned abruptly and, upon seeing Gu An in the courtyard, his Dao heart trembled.

Fear turned into joy!

"M-Master Uncle..."

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

Gu An smiled gently and asked, "How is your master? Has he been well lately?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xianyou knelt down directly, gritting his teeth as he said, "Master Uncle, my master has gone mad! Please, you must save him!"

"How did he go mad?"

Gu An was not surprised and calmly asked, without helping Li Xianyou up.

Li Xianyou took a deep breath and said, "Ever since he was defeated by Chen Chuan, he seemed to enter a demonic state, obsessively cultivating the Sword Dao and challenging sword cultivators everywhere, with both victories and losses. His obsession offended many, and a thousand years ago, he was defeated by a renowned sword cultivator, breaking his Dao heart. Since then, he has been in prolonged seclusion. After much difficulty, I found him a few years ago, but he was muttering nonsensically and even attacked me..."

"Master Uncle, my master always said you two were closest. You must help him..."

After listening, Gu An’s expression remained unchanged, though he had seen everything about Li Ya unfold.

If Gu An hadn’t saved him during the battle a thousand years ago, Li Ya would have died.

He had only secretly helped and did not punish the opponent because Li Ya had initiated the challenge and wouldn’t let it go.

Their cultivation levels were similar, but there was a gap in Sword Dao achievement. With the slightest mistake, disaster could follow.

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."

"What is this?"

Li Xianyou took the wooden sword and hesitantly asked, his heart beating faster.

Having been here for some time, he had no idea how to find Gu An, as there were too many great powers on this continent, making it hard for him to move.

Little did he know that his entry was permitted by the Wushiji disciple. As soon as he sneaked in, An Zizai told An Xin, who deduced his connection with Li Ya through cause and effect, and finally informed Gu An.

"You just need to give this sword to him."

Gu An said, then turned to look at the lake.

Li Xianyou stood up, carefully keeping the wooden sword. He then looked at Gu An and cautiously asked, "Master Uncle, what is your attitude towards my master? Why won’t he come to you?"

Without turning back, Gu An looked at the lake and said, "My attitude has never changed; only his thoughts have become chaotic."

Li Xianyou relaxed, always feeling that Gu An cared about his master, but his master had overthought things and was too concerned with face.

If his master could set aside his pride and follow Master Uncle in cultivation, he would undoubtedly become the greatest sword cultivator in the world.

"Xianyou, we’ve met twice now. You can call me Master Uncle, and I acknowledge you. I can sense the bond between you and your master, more like father and son than master and disciple. Although I don’t think you’ll abandon him, I still want to ask you to take good care of him."

Gu An said, turning to Li Xianyou with a grateful smile.

Li Xianyou nodded solemnly, saying, "I will. Without my master, I would have died long ago. I will never abandon him in my life."

"Your master is combative and proud, but his chivalrous spirit is rare in the world. Frankly, I envy his life, carefree and free. Have you not realized he’s always maintained his true self?"

Gu An’s words made Li Xianyou think deeply.

He realized that despite recent changes, before his obsession, his master was always carefree and somewhat unorthodox, just as he had been in his childhood.

"Perhaps one day, your master will surpass everyone. Do not tell him this, as it is a heavenly secret I’m revealing to you."

Gu An’s mysterious smile made Li Xianyou’s imagination run wild.

He sensed that Gu An implied his master would become his greatest fortune and support.

However...

Li Xianyou couldn’t help but ask, "Will he surpass you?"

He knew his master had always wanted to surpass his Master Uncle, which was why he never sought his help.

Faced with this inquiry, Gu An simply smiled and did not answer.