In Gu An’s projections, Lv Baitian would focus on nurturing Xu Jie in the future, treating him as the next Sect Leader to be groomed, and even betroth the daughter of the Lv Family’s patriarch to Xu Jie, as if she were his own child.
Xu Jie did not disappoint Lv Baitian, his growth rate was not inferior to An Hao’s, and he, too, took An Hao as his target.
Five hundred years later, when An Hao returned, Xu Jie, overrating his own ability, challenged An Hao. Even though An Hao suppressed his cultivation level, he still easily defeated Xu Jie. After that, Xu Jie’s personality drastically changed, becoming paranoid.
He practiced cultivation even more diligently, treating getting stronger as the most important thing.
He even schemed for Lv Baitian’s Defying Fate Divine Skill and eventually succeeded in persuading Lv Baitian to pass on the skill to him.
After the transmission of the skill, Lv Baitian became a cripple and returned to the Lv Family, only to have the Lv Family attacked by Xu Jie’s enemies. In that chaos, Lv Baitian died.
Although Gu An could see the future, he was not panicked, because he knew these events would occur only if he did not intervene.
To deduce cause and effect one must set oneself aside, an approach that allows for more accurate foresight. This is why many who are aware of their Heavenly Destiny refuse to engage in worldly affairs—because they cannot predict the choices they would make in the future, and thus they try not to change the course of the world.
Gu An was not displeased with Xu Jie because of this; he was more reflective on both of their fates.
Lv Baitian’s choice to choose Xu Jie brought disaster upon himself, and it wasn’t that Xu Jie intended to harm him—it could only be said that fate was playing tricks on people.
“One thought can turn one into a demon or make one an immortal, but who really knows whether their own thought is right or wrong?”
Gu An muttered to himself, truly moved.
Downstairs, the Blood Prison Great Saint looked up, pondering the words of his master.
Could it be that Lv Baitian was about to become a demon?
That would be just great!
The Blood Prison Great Saint had no fondness for Lv Baitian at all. Knowing that Lv Baitian might be in trouble, he only felt Schadenfreude, even looking forward to Lv Baitian disappointing Gu An.
After watching for a while, Gu An turned and walked back inside the house.
Night fell, and the lights of the Third Medicine Valley lit up one after another, revealing the mortal world’s charms.
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Twenty years later.
In the Third Medicine Valley, the sunlight was bright, birds circled above, and the shapes of disciples practicing cultivation could be seen everywhere, with Supreme Sect disciples riding demon birds flying across the sky.
Gu An lay underneath the Mystic Pure Tree with his hands behind his head, looking at his Attribute Panel.
[Name: Gu An]
[Life Span: 899/1,393,608,114]
[Physique: Mixed Yuan Dao Golden Body]
[Cultivation Level: Perfect Xuan Yuan Zi Zai Immortal Realm]
…
Almost 1.4 billion years of life span and close to 900 years old.
Gu An, looking at his age, felt the passage of time, unaware of how old he had grown.
Yet his mentality remained young, and he was still able to converse with some of the younger disciples.
The fat as a buffalo White Spirit Rat came over and nuzzled his waist with its head, in a flattering manner.
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Gu An paid it no attention; it followed and circled to his front and said in a low voice, “Master.”
It spoke in a childlike voice, indistinguishable between male or female.
Last year, the White Spirit Rat had just learned to speak the human language. Its growth also brought liveliness to the Third Medicine Valley; almost every disciple who entered the valley had been bullied by it. It had a strong presence in the Third Medicine Valley, and the disciples respectfully kept their distance, after all, it was the master’s demon pet; they couldn’t fight back even if bullied by it.
“Spit it out if you have something to say.”
Gu An said impatiently, looking at the White Spirit Rat with annoyance.
The creature had recently been pestering him to raise a batch of female Rabbit Demons, which he found quite disgraceful.
How could he, so esteemed and virtuous, have raised such a demon pet?
Gu An thought of the three Tian Yao’er sisters and the Deep Sea Dragon Carp, seeming somewhat abnormal as well.
In contrast, the Blood Prison Great Saint was quite steady.
Hmm, he would focus on nurturing the Blood Prison Great Saint from now on!
“Master, I had a dream earlier, where I was cultivating, and I still remember—it was a Fist Technique. Would you take a look?”
The White Spirit Rat said softly, its beady eyes filled with excitement. Because of its obesity, it lacked the cunning look of a Rat Demon, appearing rather foolish instead.
Gu An sat up and said, “I want to see what Fist Technique you can comprehend.”
The White Spirit Rat spent years meditating under the Mystic Pure Tree, consuming Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and its maximum life span kept increasing.
In a way, this was also a talent, as not everyone could increase their life span just by being under the Mystic Pure Tree.
The White Spirit Rat jumped aside and then stood up, supporting its body on its fatty hind legs.
Under Gu An’s gaze, the White Spirit Rat started to perform fists.
As it threw its punches, gusts of wind kicked up the grass, drawing the attention of nearby disciples.
Gu An’s expression was odd, the White Spirit Rat’s fist technique was not impressive, clearly mimicking Long Qing’s moves, yet a mountain of flesh throwing punches was very bizarre.
To say it was comical, but its body moved rhythmically, each punch was executed with precision.
After the White Spirit Rat had demonstrated a set of fist techniques, it turned to look at Gu An with a hopeful expression.
Gu An pondered for a moment and said seriously, “Not bad, you can challenge Qing’er now.”
Upon hearing this, the White Spirit Rat was overjoyed and immediately bade farewell to Gu An.
It was off to challenge Long Qing!
After sending off the White Spirit Rat, Gu An continued to lie down, enjoying his leisure time.
Doing nothing but lying there was quite interesting too.
However, this peaceful life was about to be shattered.
The Annihilation God Emperor, who had been traveling the Mortal World, had already arrived at the Supreme Sect. Judging by his pace, it would only be a matter of time before he entered the Third Medicine Valley.
Wherever the Annihilation God Emperor went among crowds, he would disguise himself as a cultivator, and so he did at the Supreme Sect. With a thousand faces for a thousand people, no one could remember the visage he had transformed into.
Time continued to pass.
An Ancient Hour later,
A figure entered the Third Medicine Valley, a man in blue clothes with an ordinary face and no eye-catching magic artifacts adorning him.
It was the Annihilation God Emperor!
As he stepped into the Third Medicine Valley, he looked around, as if in search of something.
A disciple approached to greet him and inquired about his business. The Medicine Valley disciple was very polite and did not posture.
The Annihilation God Emperor said, “I’m looking for Ji Xiaoyu.”
Ji Xiaoyu?
The Medicine Valley disciple paused, thought for a while, and then remembered, saying, “Elder Ji has been in seclusion for many years and has not seen anyone. I have been here at Medicine Valley for many years without having seen her, I…”
“It’s fine, I’ll just look around. Your Medicine Valley allows that, right?”
“Of course, you’re free to do as you wish. If you have any needs, feel free to ask me.”
“Ah, much appreciated.”
The Annihilation God Emperor responded, and the Medicine Valley disciple followed up with a bow before leaving.
Afterwards, the Annihilation God Emperor continued forward. When he passed by the dojo, he turned his head to look, but after a mere glance, he withdrew his gaze and did not pause in his footsteps.
Two female disciples walked towards him, one of whom was You Yingying.
“I told you before that the Heavenly Colored Evergreen Grass needs constant attention. You didn’t listen. Do you know how many Top-Grade Spirit Stones are lost with one plant?”
You Yingying complained, while the woman beside her was almost crying, her lips quivering.
As the Annihilation God Emperor was about to pass by You Yingying, he suddenly said, “For one facing imminent death, you’ve managed to live quite tenaciously.”
Upon hearing this, You Yingying stopped in her tracks, looking suspiciously at the Annihilation God Emperor.
She knew that she was a reincarnation of a Heavenly Demon, and with Gu An’s help over the years, her Cultivation Level had been continuously growing. Although not a genius, at least she was far from her Life Span’s limit.
Hearing the words of the Annihilation God Emperor, You Yingying instinctively panicked.
“Are you talking to me?” You Yingying stared at the Annihilation God Emperor and asked.
The Annihilation God Emperor did not stop, continuing on his way, leaving behind a perplexing comment for You Yingying, “Cherish the present, there will come a time when you are powerless to control your fate.”
A time when she is powerless to control her fate?
You Yingying furrowed her brows, immediately feeling uneasy.
The Annihilation God Emperor eventually reached Gu An’s pavilion, where the Blood Prison Great Saint looked up at him, his eyes filled with curiosity.
“Reincarnation Path Emperor, aren’t you going to show yourself?”
The Annihilation God Emperor spoke, saying words that Shen Xinzi, who was eavesdropping from afar, could not hear.
After hearing what the Annihilation God Emperor had said to You Yingying, Shen Xinzi became curious and puzzled about him, but unfortunately, the Annihilation God Emperor did not allow his eavesdropping to continue.
Reincarnation Path Emperor?
The Blood Prison Great Saint promptly stood up, watching the Annihilation God Emperor warily.
The Annihilation God Emperor glanced at him and said, “Future Great Saint, sit down. Pretend you saw nothing, heard nothing.”
My future identity has been seen through by him?
He is a real master!
How extraordinary!
Blood Prison Great Saint’s heart raced with excitement, as he began to fantasize about his own future greatness.
He was not afraid of the Annihilation God Emperor causing trouble; his master was inside the valley, probably enjoying the show.
