When I Achieved Sainthood, the Immortal Official Actually Called Me to Raise Horses!-Chapter 195: I’m Coming Clean!

Chapter 195: I’m Coming Clean!

As Gu An sat in the Xuan Valley Pavilion, writing his latest book, a line of text suddenly appeared before his eyes:

【Lin Chen has developed hostility toward you, and his hatred runs deep. Would you like to perform a Lifespan Inquiry?】

Gu An frowned and chose Yes.

【Lin Chen (Grand Ascension Stage, Level 2): 634/4500/4700】

Grand Ascension, Second Level?

Gu An immediately extended his divine sense toward the North Sea Mountain Range, where he had detected a cultivator of that exact level.

Sure enough, he locked onto Lin Chen’s figure—and right in Lin Chen’s hand was a small wooden effigy that looked exactly like him.

So that’s why Lifespan Perception had been triggered!

However, Gu An didn’t act immediately. Instead, he expanded his divine sense, ensuring that no other Seven Star Spirit Realm cultivators were lurking nearby.

Under the night sky, Lin Chen tossed the wooden effigy into his storage bag. He knew that avenging his father couldn’t be rushed.

Since he couldn’t yet confirm if the Mountain God was actually the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path, his next target was Taixuan Sect.

There was no way he had the courage to confront the Sword Sovereign directly. Instead, he planned to sow discord between Seven Star Spirit Realm and the Sword Sovereign.

If he could uncover the Sword Sovereign’s true identity, and if the Sword Sovereign wasn’t powerful enough to make Seven Star Spirit Realm hesitate, then his death would be inevitable.

Lin Chen took a deep breath.

Just as he was about to leap into the air, a hand suddenly rested on his shoulder.

Instantly, he felt as if he had fallen into an abyss. His spiritual energy completely froze within his body.

His pupils dilated in shock. A terror beyond words surged through his heart.

"Be careful—the Sword Sovereign might just tap you on the shoulder at night."

Ji Xuanling’s warning echoed in his mind.

At this moment, his hair stood on end. His fear reached its peak.

He wanted to beg for mercy, but his body refused to move.

The hand on his shoulder remained still, making him even more terrified. His heart sank into despair.

Then, suddenly—

A sigh came from behind him.

Lin Chen’s heart leaped with hope. Maybe he wouldn’t be killed?

Boom!

An overwhelming divine sense crashed into his mind, instantly rendering him unconscious.

The morning sun rose over Taixuan Sect.

Gu An descended the staircase, casually joining the disciples in their morning drills.

Last night, he had reaped 384 years of lifespan, but more importantly—he had obtained valuable intelligence.

Seven Star Spirit Realm had two conflicting stances regarding the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path:

Investigate his identity—if he wasn’t strong enough to threaten Seven Star Spirit Realm, they would lure him out and eliminate him.Win him over—they had lost Lin Jingtian, and recruiting the Sword Sovereign would compensate for that loss while covering up their past crimes.

The second faction was particularly concerned that the Sword Sovereign might be affiliated with a powerful overseas sect.

The Lin Family had only Scattered Immortals at best, and Lin Jingtian’s death had completely cut off their path to advancement. Their hatred for the Sword Sovereign ran deep, and they constantly pushed for revenge—but the higher-ups remained indecisive. That’s why Lin Chen had to personally leave Seven Star Spirit Realm to investigate. 𝙧𝔞𝐍օ𝖇ЕS

For Gu An, this was good news.

It confirmed that as long as Seven Star Spirit Realm remained in the dark about his true identity, they wouldn’t act recklessly. This meant he could continue to lay low and build his foundation.

What’s more, he had discovered something crucial about Seven Star Spirit Realm’s structure:

This revelation made Gu An even warier of Seven Star Spirit Realm.

He wasn’t just facing an opponent stronger than the Nightshade Sect—he was up against a behemoth that maintained a flawless "Holy Land" facade.

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Even if he became strong enough to crush Six Star Cave and Seven Star Cave, what level of power would he need to face the five caves above them?

Still, Gu An pushed those thoughts aside. He focused on his morning exercises, listening to the disciples chat about their daily tasks, letting the conversation lift his mood.

"Why worry so much?" he thought.

His identity was well-hidden, and as long as he kept it that way, Seven Star Spirit Realm wouldn’t dare to act recklessly.

Cherish the present.

"Did you hear? The World’s Greatest Swordsmanship Tournament is happening next year!"

A female disciple suddenly brought it up, immediately capturing everyone’s attention.

They all began discussing the tournament, their excitement evident.

Gu An chimed in now and then, pretending to long for the event, as he was still publicly known as a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Next year, he would raise his cultivation to Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, and once he turned a hundred, he would break into Core Formation.

Breaking through before a hundred meant you were a genius.

Breaking through after a hundred? That made you "mediocre"—relying on pills.

Gu An planned to build the image of an unremarkable cultivator.

"Senior Brother, I Need to Talk to You."

Near noon, Ye Lan came to find him.

She closed the door behind her and said with a worried expression, "Senior Brother, Zhen Qin has completely changed over the past two years—she's become withdrawn and silent. I noticed she’s been investigating the Nightshade Ghost Mother… could she still have lingering feelings for Su Han?"

Gu An knew the truth, but he couldn’t say anything. More importantly, he couldn’t stop Zhen Qin from seeking revenge.

The Nightshade Ghost Mother and the Thirteen Fiends of the Nine Nether had followed Jiang Qiong into Great Jiang Empire, where they founded a sect called Gathering Flower Sect.

Zhen Qin needed to face her own destiny—only by doing so could she truly grow. Of course, if she lost in battle, Gu An would step in to protect her.

"She’s grown up. She has her own choices. Don’t worry too much," Gu An reassured her.

Ye Lan hesitated, then whispered, "I have a feeling… she’s hiding a much stronger cultivation level. What if she’s been possessed? Or maybe she secretly took on a mysterious master?"

Then she leaned closer. "Senior Brother, aren’t you connected to the Sword Sovereign? Can you ask him to investigate?"

Gu An shook his head.

"I haven’t seen him in a long time. And remember—don’t ever mention the Sword Sovereign. His reputation is too grand now, and powerful enemies are lurking. If we get involved, we’ll be utterly destroyed."

To emphasize his point, he infused his voice with mana, sealing the room from eavesdroppers.

Ye Lan nodded solemnly. "I understand. I only ever bring it up with you."

She was cautious by nature, and Gu An trusted her. Besides, she never left his divine sense’s range.

After chatting for a while, Ye Lan finally asked, "Senior Brother, are you really that powerful?"

Gu An tossed a manuscript onto the table.

"I’m coming clean!"

Ye Lan picked it up.

Her face instantly turned pale.

"Wait… are you saying you wrote Romance of the Gods?! You’re Pan An?!"

Gu An smirked smugly, arms crossed.

Far in the distance, a mysterious pressure filled the skies over a vast river.

It was just like when Lu Lingjun ascended.

Someone was ascending again.