Facing Lv Xian’s inquiry, Gu An raised an eyebrow and said, “So the news has reached your ears?”
Lv Xian crossed his arms in front of his chest, chuckling proudly, “Of course!”
“That’s really slow.”
“What?”
Lv Xian’s smile froze, uncertain of what to say. If it were anyone else, he would have responded with a kick, but facing Gu An, what could he do?
Endure, that’s what!
Gu An found his expression amusing, so he pretended to be mysterious and said, “That’s right, I am Sword Venerable Fudao. However, many people don’t believe it and think that I am just a disciple of Sword Venerable Fudao. You must keep this matter between us; heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know.”
Upon hearing this, Lv Xian became excited. His body trembled as he asked carefully, “Is it true? Why let me know?”
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Gu An’s gaze deepened as he said, “Even though you are no match for me, in my eyes, you are the only one who poses a threat to my talent. An Hao doesn’t have what it takes; he’s too compliant and will stumble eventually. Only those prodigies who survive can be considered strong.”
Lv Xian was deeply moved, his fists clenched and blood boiling with excitement.
Gu An was satisfied with his reaction. Winning people over with just a few words—why not?
Then, Gu An went and sat down at a stone table to the side. Lv Xian snapped back to reality and hurried to follow.
Sitting across from Gu An, Lv Xian asked nervously, “Is it your talent, or are you the reincarnation of a great power, or have you concealed your age?”
Gu An looked at him and replied, “When you reach the Immortal Path Realm, you’ll understand a stage called Reincarnation Tribulation.”
Reincarnation Tribulation?
Lv Xian was captivated just by the name.
Gu An asked, “You didn’t come to find me just to confirm this, did you?”
He could guess Lv Xian’s purpose, but he preferred to hear Lv Xian say it himself.
Lv Xian took a deep breath and said, “The Xuanyou Divine Dynasty has invited me to join. Lately, I’ve been thinking about breaking away from His Majesty. What’s your view on the Xuanyou Divine Dynasty?”
Gu An knew about the rift between Lv Xian and Li Xuandao. As Li Xuandao was becoming stronger, he began to reveal his true nature, like Gu An, and became increasingly domineering, which added to the pressure on those around him.
Gu An replied, “If you want it as a stepping stone, then it indeed is a good place. But if you plan to stay with the Xuanyou Divine Dynasty, they will all go up in smoke.”
Lv Xian’s eyes widened as he asked, “The Xuanyou Divine Dynasty will be destroyed?”
Gu An chuckled, “To be more precise, all the powers of this world will go up in smoke; the old forces will turn to dust.”
“Including the Supreme Sect, Taicang Dynasty?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“Because the world has its cycles, and the Heavenly Dao has its set parameters.”
“This… doesn’t that mean all my efforts are meaningless?”
Lv Xian turned pale, completely disheartened.
Gu An shook his head, his words laden with profound meaning, “Someone always survives. But think about it—if all the powers of the world disappear and ninety-nine percent of beings turn to dust, and you survive, then after weathering that period, what will your status be in this world?”
Excitement shone on Lv Xian’s face as he thought more about it. He was so elated at the idea of being one of the supreme beings of the world that he even ignored how he would survive to that point.
His gaze towards Gu An changed, filled with admiration.
What level of cultivation was needed to foresee such an outcome?
He didn’t doubt Gu An’s words because he had also heard legends about the evolution of the world. Many cataclysms had swept through the world since ancient times.
From what he could see, the world was far from destruction; at least, there were no signs in sight.
Indeed, Sword Venerable Fudao was the most formidable; even the Yang Xian Emperor couldn’t compare.
Lv Xian became exhilarated and started pressing for more information.
Gu An did not reveal more about the fortune of heaven and earth, but regarding some trivial information that he could disclose, he considered it taking care of Lv Baitian’s son.
Half an ancient hour later.
Gu An, accompanied by Lv Xian, walked out of the cave. Luo Hun watched Lv Xian’s respectful demeanor and couldn’t help but laugh.
This Lv Xian was so proud by nature that even the emperor had never been shown such reverence.
It was unknown what abilities this young Gu An possessed to make a proud figure like Lv Xian submit.
Luo Hun watched from a distance, then approached them.
“Gu An, where is the book?” asked Luo Hun as he reached Gu An.
Gu An casually took out Dream of the Red Chamber and handed it to him, saying, “Green Hero Travel will be after a while, the author went out to make a breakthrough.”
Luo Hun’s old face turned red as he said, “What Green Hero Travel? I just like Dream of the Red Chamber!”
Lv Xian asked curiously, “What is Green Hero Travel?”
Dream of the Red Chamber, he knew of it because being interested in Gu An, he had read all of Gu An’s writings.
An Xin walked over and, hearing their conversation, couldn’t help but look at Luo Hun with an odd expression, causing Luo Hun extreme embarrassment, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
After Gu An left Tianya Valley with An Xin and Blood Prison Great Saint, An Xin began disparaging Luo Hun, saying she hadn’t expected the esteemed Luo Hun to read such vulgar books.
Gu An looked ahead, filled with dissatisfaction.
Stinking girl, daring to scold indirectly!
He’d have to make her suffer a bit when guiding her cultivation later.
…
In the wilderness, a gentle breeze blew.
An Hao, dressed like a wandering swordsman, strolled along a mountain path with his hands raised, his sword scabbard resting on his shoulders through the crook of his arm, his head tilted back, looking carefree.
After attaining the Nirvana Realm, he had completely shed his youthful naivety, and now exuded an inscrutable aura, embodying the elegance of a high-level practitioner.
Hoo—
A gust of wind blew towards him from upfront, rustling An Hao’s hair. His half-closed eyes suddenly opened wide.
He looked towards the top of the hill in front of him, where a towering figure stood, its black robe fluttering in the wind.
Annihilation God Emperor!
An Hao found that he couldn’t see the stranger’s true face, which meant that the stranger either possessed an extremely high cultivation level or had some kind of treasure on him.
He believed the former was more likely.
An Hao, who had traveled far and wide for many years, had encountered many powerful beings, yet none were as mysterious and formidable as the person before him.
He was not afraid and continued walking forward.
The Annihilation God Emperor stood still on the hilltop.
As An Hao passed by him, the God Emperor suddenly said, “Your life grid is extraordinary, you are destined not to belong to this world.”
An Hao stopped in his tracks, didn’t turn his head, and instead gazed at the distant rugged mountains, asking, “Oh? To which world do I belong, then?”
“To a higher realm, once you transcend the Nine Heavens of the Immortal Path, you’ll be able to go there.”
“Is that so? May I ask if Your Excellency comes from that realm?”
An Hao did not sound surprised, his tone as calm as ever.
The Annihilation God Emperor turned around. An Hao turned to face him, only five steps apart.
Looking under the God Emperor’s helmet at the pitch darkness, An Hao felt wary but not intimidated.
Even before Nirvana, An Hao often faced beings far surpassing his own realm. No matter where he was, he had never been afraid; he had long regarded life and death indifferently.
Suddenly, a purple vortex appeared under the Annihilation God Emperor’s helmet. An Hao unconsciously looked at it, his gaze changing and losing its brightness.
