The man in white walked for a while, slowly arriving in front of the Heaven-Cutting Axe.
Zuo Yijian saw his extraordinary bearing and couldn’t help but scrutinize him with curiosity.
The man in white asked with a smile, “I am Lu Xianyi, may I try my hand at the Heaven-Cutting Axe?”
The creatures of this continent are too weak; naturally, it would be impossible for them to receive the inheritance of Sword Venerable Fudao.
If he could achieve that, it would also be a fortuitous opportunity for him.
Leaving aside his identity, for him as a Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal, Great Cold Demon Sect is certainly an immovable behemoth that he could easily sweep away. The man in white speculated that Sword Venerable Fudao might possess abilities comparable to a Holy King.
“Go ahead, but you can only pull once per day,” said Zuo Yijian, neither haughty nor humble. Over the years, he had seen too many Great Cultivators, and the pride in his heart had also been growing. In his eyes, the honor of Sword Venerable Fudao was even higher than the prosperity of the Supreme Sect.
The man in white nodded and turned his gaze to the Heaven-Cutting Axe.
At the same time, Gu An stood among the crowd, watching the man in white from afar and sending out a Life Span Detection.
[Lu Xianyi (Nine Layers of Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal Realm): 67980/500000/890000]
An extreme life span of eight hundred and ninety thousand years!
It was unknown what realm he could reach in his lifetime.
Gu An suspected that a certain realm might once again bring a transformation of extreme life span, but since his breakthroughs did not increase his life span, he was not clear about which realm would bring about such a transformation.
Furthermore, in his view, the previous great realms all had the feeling of being reborn from the ashes.
Under Gu An’s watchful gaze, Lu Xianyi grasped the handle of the Heaven-Cutting Axe and his expression changed slightly.
The gaze of more and more onlookers fell upon them—anyone looking at Lu Xianyi would think that he came from an extraordinary background.
Lu Xianyi began to exert force, and for a moment, the Heavenly Repair Platform trembled slightly, but the Heaven-Cutting Axe did not budge an inch.
Zuo Yijian’s look changed when he saw Lu Xianyi shake the Heavenly Repair Platform. It indicated that Lu Xianyi’s cultivation level was extremely profound; it was too normal to not be able to lift the Heaven-Cutting Axe, after all, Sword Venerable Fudao was unmatched in the world.
At least, in Zuo Yijian’s heart, Sword Venerable Fudao was invincible!
Wait a minute!
This guy’s voice is very similar to the one who shouted just now!
It’s not just similar—it’s the exact same voice, just quieter, and the oppressive feeling is also restrained.
Having realized this, Zuo Yijian’s gaze towards Lu Xianyi was filled with hostility.
How dare this scoundrel try to poach the Sword Venerable? Outrageous!
The commotion caused by Lu Xianyi attracted the attention of everyone on the Heavenly Repair Platform, but he didn’t pull for too long. After a few breaths, he released his hand.
He let out a long sigh, stepped back, and said with a smile, “Sword Venerable Fudao is indeed as reputed, I am impressed!”
After that, he raised his hand in salute to the Heaven-Cutting Axe, then turned and left.
The cultivators along the way made way for him, afraid of offending him—just from the commotion earlier, they felt they were not in a position to provoke him.
Gu An stood among the crowd and also gazed at Lu Xianyi.
Soon, Lu Xianyi disappeared from the platform, prompting discussion among the cultivators there.
Gu An then headed down the platform. Since he was here, he might as well take a stroll; otherwise, Stealing the Five Elements and Nine-Finger Divine Lord would suspect why he specifically came to watch Lu Xianyi.
Of course, the most important reason was that Gu An did not want to play Go with Stealing the Five Elements.
These guys were playing slower and slower games; Gu An certainly understood their malicious intentions.
Indeed, at this moment, Stealing the Five Elements was still claiming the last game was a draw. Although the others didn’t believe it, Stealing the Five Elements was dead set on it, and no one else wanted to pursue the matter further, as the cultivation levels were quite deterring.
Gu An paid a visit to the Elixir Hall, where almost everyone recognized him, except for the disciples who had just started this year. His income from Medicine Valley was one of the highest in the entire Supreme Sect, not to mention he was also a Core Formation realm cultivator.
Even having reached the Divine Thought True Immortal Realm, Gu An still liked to chat with others.
As for the invitation from the Holy Court, he didn’t want to pay it any mind.
Going to the Holy Court was likely to cause trouble, and he certainly didn’t want any of that. What if, in the process, he ended up making enemies with the Holy Court?
Although Gu An had wiped out the Ephemera Sect, the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, and the Great Cold Demon Sect, he was inherently kind-hearted and peace-loving.
Well, if it’s possible to avoid making enemies, then it’s better not to.
Not until dusk did Gu An return to his valley, and by then, Stealing the Five Elements had long since disappeared.
In the days that followed, Gu An noticed that Lu Xianyi had no intention of leaving the Supreme Sect. Gu An couldn’t help praying, hoping the man wouldn’t enter his Medicine Valley.
The Third Medicine Valley had already hidden too many monsters and devils—it couldn’t house any more.
…
Summer passed, and autumn arrived.
In the Third Medicine Valley, under an old tree, Gu An held the Seven Stars Mirror, using it like a fan, relaxing blissfully.
Sitting opposite him, Lu Xianyi’s complexion was ugly, his hand holding the Go stones unable to make a move for a long time.
Stealing the Five Elements and Nine-Finger Divine Lord sat aside, both revealing sincere smiles.
A being in the Nine Layers of Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal Realm and still less than seventy thousand years old was definitely a top-notch genius of the current era. Even Stealing the Five Elements, who was also in the Nine Layers of Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal Realm, felt a dangerous aura from Lu Xianyi. After learning to play Go, Lu Xianyi was able to beat Stealing the Five Elements on the same day.
After losing the position of the second-best Go player in the world, Stealing the Five Elements had always been displeased with Lu Xianyi.
Today, he finally got to see Lu Xianyi get put in his place!
Suddenly, Lu Xianyi raised his eyes to look at Gu An and asked in a deep voice, “Impossible! Who exactly are you?”
While Go is indeed exquisite, he felt that the reason the other party could win was because they anticipated his next move. This suggests what? That the opponent’s deductive abilities were stronger than his own!
His talent and comprehension might not be considered top-notch in the Holy Court, but he still believed he was a genius.
He refused to believe that Gu An’s comprehension exceeded his own.
There’s only one possibility!
This person is hiding their true cultivation level!
After hearing this, Gu An said with a proud smile, “I’ll tell you, I am Sword Venerable Fudao, do you believe that?”
Kid, you can’t even recognize the Immortal Path Supreme Treasures in my hand and on my head, yet you aim to see through my cultivation level?
On hearing Gu An’s words, Lu Xianyi suddenly stood up, and quickly bowed with clasped hands towards Gu An.
Stealing the Five Elements, Nine-Finger Divine Lord, and those around them, were taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Lu Xianyi looked up, confused. What was so funny about that?
Weren’t these people afraid of offending Sword Venerable Fudao?
Nine-Finger Divine Lord could not help but laugh and say, “Young brother, you can inquire around if you wish. This lad is only in his two hundreds, how could he possibly be Sword Venerable Fudao? Sword Venerable Fudao became famous over a hundred years ago.”
On hearing this, Lu Xianyi looked at Gu An in disbelief.
Now he naturally didn’t believe that Gu An was Sword Venerable Fudao. What can be accomplished in two hundred years?
With talent like his, he could at most cultivate to the Mystic Heart Realm.
What is a realm before Nirvana worth?
No different from ants!
Even if they said Sword Venerable Fudao was two hundred years old, he wouldn’t believe it.
Sword Venerable Fudao must definitely be an existence that transcends the Carefree Primordial Immortal!
“You…” Lu Xianyi stared at Gu An, quite angry.
Gu An stood up and said, “Someone is looking for me, you guys continue playing.”
Having said that, he slipped away.
Lu Xianyi watched his retreating figure, unable to let go for a long time.
Luckily, this guy didn’t harbor enmity toward Gu An, otherwise, he would’ve been extinguished this evening.
Stealing the Five Elements immediately took the seat that Gu An had vacated and said, “Let’s continue, I think I have figured out your game!”
Lu Xianyi took a deep breath and could only sit down.
He knew that Gu An, being the Valley Master, couldn’t escape, and he refused to believe that he couldn’t beat a mere mortal in a game!
Gu An was not using an excuse; someone was indeed looking for him.
He waited at the base of his own attic.
After a while, a figure flew into the valley—it was Xuan Tianyi.
“Big brother, long time no see!” Gu An exclaimed with joy.
Xuan Tianyi was as spirited as ever. He patted Gu An on the shoulder and observed him closely, praising, “You learned to dress up, you have a bit of my aura. But your cultivation hasn’t increased, you’re disgracing me.”
Lu Xianyi, who was playing Go downstairs, heard this and immediately dismissed his doubts.
Someone who could greet a junior cultivator of the Mahayana Realm as a brother, could that be some profound master?
It seems this lad’s invention of Go really is based on unique insights.
Gu An took Xuan Tianyi upstairs to catch up.
Once inside, Xuan Tianyi began to recount his experiences over the years—he too had dealt with Divine Exotic Resentful Ghosts and had a wealth of experiences.
Gu An listened intently, sometimes shocked, which pleased Xuan Tianyi.
He liked chatting with this younger brother—so invigorating!
Xuan Tianyi mentioned Li Ya and An Hao, especially An Hao, whose tone was filled with envy.
He truly understood what an unmatched genius was. Compared to An Hao, his own talent seemed mediocre.
And he had also learned that An Hao’s master was Sword Venerable Fudao.
“What? His master is… no wonder, no wonder!” Gu An marveled.
The attic was protected by Xuan Tianyi’s restrictions, so they didn’t worry about the disciples overhearing. As for the likes of Stealing the Five Elements, even if they did hear, what of it? If they dared to plot against An Hao, Gu An wouldn’t consider their friendship over Go.
“After Great Cold Demon Sect withdrew, the sea became chaotic since quite a number of forces had escaped previously, freeing up a lot of maritime and land resources, and the Star Sea Congregations are also vying with others over them,” Xuan Tianyi reflected.
Although many years had passed, bringing up that event still excited him.
Sword Venerable Fudao truly gave the Supreme Sect glory!
While Xuan Tianyi’s heart lay with the Supreme Sect, he belonged to the Star Sea Congregations.
The two thus chatted passionately.
Meanwhile, after beating Stealing the Five Elements, Lu Xianyi stood up and left, ignoring Stealing the Five Elements’ requests for another match.
He wandered around the valley, and his attention was captured by Shen Xinzi.
“The Bitter Sea Buddha Sect huh…” Lu Xianyi seemed to have an idea, but he quickly shifted his gaze, with no intention of approaching Shen Xinzi.
He observed everyone in the valley.
This Medicine Valley was too peculiar; the inhabitants were either terrifyingly weak or concealed Immortals, with an enormous disparity.
Suddenly.
His gaze was again drawn to one person, and this time, his eyes latched on.
Following his line of sight, it was Yang Jian who was weeding.
Due to the vast gulf in their cultivation, Yang Jian, who had his back to Lu Xianyi, did not detect anything unusual.
Until a voice came from behind him:
“What is your name?”
Yang Jian subconsciously stood up and turned around.
He had seen Lu Xianyi from a distance before and knew that the other party had an important status and was not a simple cultivator.
“My name is Yang Jian. May I know what matter brings you here, senior?” Yang Jian bowed with clasped hands, striking a balance between respect and not coming across as obsequious.
“Yang Jian?” Lu Xianyi mused, recalling having heard this name before.
It was mentioned by two Supreme Sect disciples in conversation, with one claiming that True Lord Erlang, Yang Jian, was more formidable than the Great Sage Equalling Heaven. The two even quarreled about it in the end.