Three days passed by quickly.
On that clear morning, Gu An took An Xin to Mortal World Peak early without bringing the Blood Prison Great Saint, which was, to say the least, rather disappointing for him.
The reason he didn’t bring the Blood Prison Great Saint was because Gu An had acquaintances in the Sea Demon domain, and he feared it would be inconvenient.
As for An Xin, wearing his specially made mask, it was very difficult for anyone to recognize him.
An Xin, who cultivated the All Things Form and Energy Art, could also conceal his aura. High-level cultivators did not guess one’s identity by appearance.
After arriving at Dingtian Peak, Gu An read books inside the house, and so did An Xin, though her gaze drifted outside the window from time to time, waiting for the two from Daoist Lord Yongnian to arrive.
Close to noon, Daoist Lord Yongnian finally arrived, bringing not only Fu Shenxiu but also a female cultivator.
This female cultivator was at the second level of the Carefree Immortal Realm, not as advanced as Fu Shenxiu, but she was older and probably sent by Daoist Lord Yongnian to lead the way.
And indeed!
All they heard was Daoist Lord Yongnian introduce, “This is my younger martial sister, Dao name Yongxin, known as Fairy Yongxin. She will lead the way to the Sea Demon domain this time, as I need to stay at Mortal World Peak to avoid any mishaps.”
Fairy Yongxin followed with a salute to Gu An, who returned the gesture.
“Let’s get going, then,” said Gu An directly.
If they could resolve the issue today, it would be great; a portion of the medicinal herbs in the Outer World Cave had ripened, waiting for him to harvest.
Fairy Yongxin had no objections. The group went to the courtyard, where she summoned a small red mansion. The mansion rapidly expanded, taking Gu An, Fu Shenxiu, and An Xin inside before turning into a red light disappearing into the sky.
Daoist Lord Yongnian stood in the courtyard, looking in the direction where the mansion disappeared, concern in his eyes.
Meanwhile.
Inside the grand hall of the red mansion, Fairy Yongxin invited Gu An to sit and talk, while An Xin looked around curiously.
“You’re free to wander around, there’s nothing dangerous here,” Fairy Yongxin said to An Xin with a gentle smile.
She might not have been stunningly beautiful, but her smile was generous and tender, easily engendering goodwill.
An Xin glanced at Gu An, and only after seeing him nod did she dare to leave.
Fu Shenxiu sat opposite Gu An, his expression calm.
“The Sea Demon domain has already seen the appearance of a Carefree Primordial Immortal. It’s said that in these hundred thousand years, a Great Demon has been born there, cultivating for a hundred thousand years, entering the realm of the Carefree Primordial Immortal, commanding countless demon soldiers, a force not to be underestimated,” said Fairy Yongxin.
Gu An had long ago used his Divine Sense to probe the Sea Demon domain. Indeed, it was dangerous and the existence of Immortal Path entities within was incalculable. But for him, it counted for little.
While Fairy Yongxin updated him about the current powers within the Sea Demon domain, she observed Gu An’s expressions.
Noticing that Gu An remained composed, she felt somewhat relieved.
He must indeed be a Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma!
Throughout the history of Mortal World Peak, Divine Immortals of Wondrous Dharma had arisen. After reaching this level, most would head to Outer Heaven or seek Qi Fortune in the Holy Court; few remained on Mortal World Peak.
They had extensively discussed Meng Lang’s purpose for coming to Mortal World Peak and eventually decided to try to win him over.
If this venture went smoothly, Meng Lang would then stand completely together with them at Mortal World Peak.
Fairy Yongxin mentioned several names of Carefree Primordial Immortals. In the Great Heavenly Spirit Land, those who cultivated to this realm usually had a reputation and had dealt with each other a lot.
Fairy Yongxin had only encountered this Great Cultivator, Meng Lang, appearing out of nowhere. She suspected Meng Lang was a pseudonym but did not point it out.
After she finished speaking, Gu An looked at the silent Fu Shenxiu and said, “Don’t worry, as long as the Earth Element Spirit is still there, it will surely belong to you.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Shenxiu hastened to thank him.
He felt a mix of emotions.
He had been sullen ever since Gu An took Qingtian Peak away from him, but hearing Gu An’s words, he inexplicably admired Gu An.
Those of us in Immortal Cultivation should indeed have such a spirit!
Thinking of Gu An seizing Qingtian Peak with a wave of his hand, Fu Shenxiu’s eyes flashed with ardent desire.
In fact, he anticipated the Earth Element Spirit even more than Qingtian Peak.
All Immortal Path Supreme Treasures are external; it’s said that the strongest among the Immortal Path will eventually create their own treasures, and he had always believed he could reach the summit of the Nine Heavens of Immortal Path.
More than external wealth, he valued the improvement of his own strength!
In the subsequent conversation, Fu Shenxiu also started speaking, providing specific information about some Carefree Primordial Immortals.
Fairy Yongxin felt somewhat relieved. She was aware of the conflict between the two, and she hadn’t expected Gu An to give Fu Shenxiu a way out so readily.
It seemed he was not that difficult to get along with after all.
When An Xin returned to Gu An’s side, she felt the atmosphere was very harmonious, which was not surprising to her; in her eyes, her master always managed to get along well with others and have enjoyable interactions.
“Let me help the Fairy to speed up a bit,” Gu An said with a smile. Immediately after, Fairy Yongxin’s face changed, as she sensed Gu An’s vast, ocean-like mana.
The flight speed of the red mansion surged!
Fairy Yongxin suppressed the shock in her heart and asked, “Daoist Friend, have you been to the Sea Demon domain?”
“No, but I have captured it with Divine Sense before. This Sea Demon domain is not simple. You only know the surface, but inside lies a Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma who will be our greatest obstruction,” Gu An replied with a shake of his head, smiling. As he spoke, he picked up the teacup next to him and began to sip tea.
Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma!
Fairy Yongxin couldn’t maintain her composure, and her eyebrows involuntarily furrowed.
Fu Shenxiu was inwardly shocked. How profound must this person’s Dao Level be to mention the Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma so casually?
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An Xin was filled with curiosity.
What realm was the Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma?
A realm above the Wandering Immortal?
Without mentioning the Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal, Fairy Yongxin and Fu Shenxiu led her to mistakenly think the Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma Realm lay immediately after the Wandering Immortal.
“He fears those above the fifth level of the Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma Realm…” Fairy Yongxin thought to herself and gazed at Gu An with a mix of reverence and anticipation.
In the following conversation, Fairy Yongxin dared not address Gu An merely as a Daoist Friend but referred to him as a senior. Gu An did not shy away from this title, graciously accepting it.
This made An Xin proud, and she sat up straighter.
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Boom—
The deafening thunder echoed above the ocean, with torrents of waves rising and crashing down. A black hawk skimmed through the tempest.
Li Ya stood on the back of the hawk, his brows furrowed, murmuring, “I run into such a fierce demon aura just after entering, that old guy wouldn’t have tricked me, would he?”
On his shoulder, the Divine Exotic Immortal Spirit nodded frantically, saying, “I’ve had a bad feeling about him for a while now. He also calls himself the Immortal Seeking Taoist, which sounds like a bluff to me.”
Li Ya’s brows relaxed, and he whispered, “Since I’m already here, I can’t leave empty-handed. If I don’t find the Cultivation Technique for the Treasure Body, looking for a Demon Treasure to enhance Qi-Blood isn’t a bad idea either.”
He drew the treasure sword from his waist, a slender blade that reflected a cold light amidst the downpour.
Boom!
Suddenly, far out at sea, an explosion erupted, and a terrifying black shadow leapt from the water, immense and imposing as if Mount Tai itself had risen from the ocean floor and swiftly entered the clouds.
The hawk beneath Li Ya immediately slowed down, not daring to approach rashly.