“You are passing on your swordsmanship to me?”
Li Ya doubted if he had heard wrong, but the other person didn’t seem to be joking.
The voice of the Primordial Ancestor rang in his heart, “Do not doubt him, with his cultivation level, there is nothing on you worth scheming for, even including the Li Family; he probably has some connection with you and feels a sense of care towards you.”
Gu An grasped the North Sea Heavy Sword, raising it and pointing it towards him.
At that moment, Li Ya’s heartbeat nearly came to a stop.
Facing the direction of Gu An’s sword, he felt a sense of suffocation and before he could think further, a sword intent burst from the tip of the North Sea Heavy Sword, rapidly entering his eyes, causing his entire body to stiffen.
Upon closer inspection, within his pupils was a figure wielding a sword, performing the Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword.
Unknown how much time had passed.
When Li Ya woke up, Gu An was no longer in sight, only the North Sea Heavy Sword stood in front of him, unshaken by the autumn wind.
“Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword…”
Li Ya murmured to himself, seemingly recalling something, his expression drastically changed, and he exclaimed in astonishment, “This sword intent is from Sword Venerable Fudao!”
He had been to the Heavenly Repair Platform and was deeply moved by the sword intent encapsulated by the words “righteous path,” unforgettable to him as he knew it belonged to the strongest sword cultivator he was aware of.
“Primordial Ancestor, the person just now was Sword Venerable Fudao! He is not a demon cultivator!”
Li Ya suddenly became excited, even clenching his fists.
The brilliance of the Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword made his blood boil, feeling like he had received a peerless legacy, even surpassing the Dragon Image Divine Primordial.
As long as he mastered the Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword, he was confident he could sweep all the geniuses of this era!
Li Ya was excited for a while, then suddenly realized the elder hadn’t spoken and couldn’t help but ask in his mind, “Primordial Ancestor? Why aren’t you speaking?”
He started to panic, had the Sword Venerable taken the Primordial Ancestor away?
Although he often argued with the Primordial Ancestor, without him inside his body, he would not have the same confidence walking in the world of immortal cultivation.
“I am still here.”
The voice of the Primordial Ancestor rang out, instantly calming Li Ya’s panic.
Following that, the Primordial Ancestor’s words confused Li Ya, “The Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword is a sword technique of the Li Family; the Emperor-Level Sword Technique is but an incomplete version of the Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword…”
Li Ya was moved.
“There should be no one in this era who knows the Taicang Divine-Shocking Sword; by the time I was alive, this sword technique had already disappeared. The existing Emperor-Level Sword Technique was something I compiled…” the tone of the Primordial Ancestor grew complex.
Li Ya swallowed hard and cautiously asked, “Primordial Ancestor, what do you mean by that; please clarify!”
“He might be the Primordial Ancestor of the Li Family; perhaps this is why he has taken care of you and me,” the Primordial Ancestor said somberly.
The Primordial Ancestor of the Li Family!
Li Ya widened his eyes, opened his mouth trying to say something, but a thousand words choked in his throat, unable to be spoken.
…
After guiding Li Ya, Gu An did not linger in the North Sea Mountains. He rushed all the way to the Supreme Sect.
A month later, he would return to the North Sea Mountains to enhance a combat technique.
And start to amass a lifespan of ten million years after another six months!
Gu An didn’t return directly to Mystic Valley but instead came to the Outer City, feeling good today and decided to stroll around.
First, he visited the Heavenly Repair Platform; even after many years, there were still many cultivators on the platform, including over five Mahayana Cultivators at the platform, among them that Ghost Mother of Ephemera.
The Mad Swordsman of Great Yu, Han Ming was still there, under his guidance, Zuo Lin’s swordsmanship had slightly progressed which he had not hoped for before.
Zuo Yijian had already left; according to Zuo Lin, he was obsessed with the “Investiture of the Gods,” firmly believing he could comprehend his own Sword Dao from that book.
“Master!”
A joyous voice came from afar, Gu An turned his head and saw Zhen Qin, dressed in the robe of the Law Enforcement Hall, approaching quickly.
Gu An showed a smile, and once she arrived, he smilingly asked, “How have you been lately?”
Zhen Qin, mixing with Ye Lan, found life at the Law Enforcement Hall quite pleasant, and her cultivation level was also steadily increasing.
“Just so, oh master, did you hear? Senior Brother Su has joined the Ephemera Sect.” Zhen Qin spoke of Su Han, her face filled with worry.
Gu An said, “Everyone makes their own choices; we can’t control them, so let him be.”
He had advised Su Han before and even assured that he wouldn’t waste Su Han’s cultivation, but it was in vain.
Since that was the case, Gu An could only respect Su Han’s decision.
But from then on, any trouble Su Han ran into, Gu An couldn’t care less, unless Su Han was about to die in front of him, out of compassion, he might lend a hand.
“Sigh, I don’t know if I’ll ever see him again in this life,” Zhen Qin said with a tone full of melancholy.
Gu An couldn’t help but ruffle her hair, chuckling, “You’ve really grown up, girl, even knowing how to be touched by the seasons.”
The master and disciple stood at the edge of the Heavenly Repair Platform, chatting for quite a while, before Zhen Qin had to continue her patrol and bid him farewell.
Gu An looked at her retreating figure, feeling quite moved.
In two hundred years, he would no longer see this girl.
Even as a Mahayana Cultivator, he currently had no way to change someone else’s ultimate lifespan, nor did he plan to; after all, reincarnation is the norm for all beings. Forcing a change in someone’s destiny would only create obsessions, and should it fail, he would be the one who suffered.
Everything around him was but a segment of life; what he pursued was eternal life. Of course, he wouldn’t shun social interactions as they form life’s relationships.
After scanning the Heavenly Repair Platform, Gu An turned and left.
He strode towards the Elixir Hall, hearing plenty of disciples discussing the Ephemera Sect along the way.
The momentum of the Ephemera Sect is growing stronger and stronger!
Looking at this situation, it seems they aim to unify the Demon Path.
Gu An wasn’t too concerned, Ephemera Sect couldn’t threaten the Supreme Sect, and even if they could, they couldn’t threaten him.
How to increase the lifespan income of Medicine Valley was what he cared more about.
Even though he was already a Mahayana Cultivator, Gu An did not wish to go on a killing spree but continued to hoard medicinal herbs to preserve life, avoiding wastefulness and keeping a low profile, because he was not yet sure if he was invincible under the heavens.
Reason told him that he was far from being invincible, which was proven by the descended Lu Lingjun.
This world is vast!
An ancient hour later.
Gu An visited Jiang Qiong at the Great Elder’s residence, who was at home. After he entered, Jiang Qiong waved her sleeve, closing the main door.
Gu An took out the previously stored herbs, Jiang Qiong didn’t count them, waved her sleeve to move the herbs aside, and then looked at him, saying, “I’m leaving.”
Upon hearing this, Gu An couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Where to?”
“The Supreme Sect’s suspicions of me are growing stronger, I can feel the looming threat of murder, I plan to join the Ephemera Sect,” Jiang Qiong said calmly.
Again, the Ephemera Sect!
What exactly is the origin of this Ephemera Sect?
Gu An thought for a moment, then took out several Green Vine Fruits from his storage bag and said, “Take these with you.”
Jiang Qiong glanced at the Green Vine Fruits on the ground and said with a smile that was not a smile, “You lad, didn’t you embezzle any?”
Green Vine Fruits cannot be produced in a short period of time, the fact that Gu An could produce so many meant he had not consumed them regularly.
“My talent is average, increasing Qi-Blood would only attract attention and bring about deadly disaster, rather stay mediocre to the end,” Gu An shook his head and said.
Jiang Qiong laughed, “You really are without desires or demands, saying what mediocre talent, isn’t your sword dao comprehension strong?”
“But I don’t like practicing swordsmanship, nor do I want to become a swordsman. Imagine if you were to find me a master, think about it, would a swordsman at the Foundation Establishment Realm with a peerless sword technique have an easy life?” Gu An said earnestly.
Jiang Qiong found this reasoning sound. In the Immortal Cultivation World, cultivation level indeed was crucial.
She no longer pursued the matter, but said instead, “Ephemera Sect and Supreme Sect are bound to have a battle. Once I establish myself within the Ephemera Sect, I may be able to come for you in the future.”
Another battle?
Gu An couldn’t help but frown, why was the Supreme Sect so fraught with disaster?
“This Ephemera Sect is no ordinary force, possibly an external power. Half of the people from Thousand-Autumn Pavilion have already pledged allegiance to the Ephemera Sect. My role hidden within the Supreme Sect, yet they still managed to extend their reach to me, their intelligence capabilities are truly terrifying,” reflected Jiang Qiong.
Has Ephemera Sect already infiltrated the Supreme Sect?
Gu An couldn’t help but ask, “You didn’t mention me, did you?”
“How could I? With your cultivation level, even if I did, they wouldn’t be interested,” Jiang Qiong glanced at him.
Gu An smiled, a look that seemed naive in Jiang Qiong’s eyes.
This foolish grand disciple…
Jiang Qiong shook her head with a smile, inwardly worried about how he would stand on his own in the future.
She reminded him, “The new Great Elder of the Outer Sect is said to be extremely cruel, you should be careful. There have already been people from the Law Enforcement Hall investigating you. Relying solely on your junior sister to protect you will likely be difficult. When you enter the Eight Scenic Caves, be more observant, cautious, and also try not to trade Green Vine Fruits anymore.”
Gu An nodded, saying, “I’ll remember that.”
After chatting for 30 minutes, Gu An took his leave.
After leaving the Great Elder’s residence, Gu An headed towards Mystic Valley.
…
Autumn came and went, and heavy snow gradually covered Mystic Valley.
One day, Mystic Valley welcomed a visitor.
Gu An entertained the guest in the attic.
“The Sect Leader has already instructed that if you encounter any issues in the Outer Sect, you can come directly to me,” smiled Lv Songhan heartily, his smile very warm.
This was the newly appointed Great Elder of the Outer Sect.
Lv Songhan’s hair was completely white, but his face wasn’t aged, smiling like a naive big fellow.
Despite his warmth in front of Gu An, in reality, he was a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and in Jiang Qiong’s words, a formidable and tough character.
Gu An raised his cup, laughing, “Then thank you for looking after me, Elder Lu.”
The two of them drank, becoming more and more engrossed as they chatted, even ending up addressing each other as brothers.
By midday, Gu An had only just seen off Lv Songhan.
After his departure, Yang Ni, like a ghost, appeared beside him, clicking her tongue in amazement, “You are getting more and more impressive, even being on brotherly terms with a Nascent Soul Cultivator.”
Gu An shrugged and said, “You can also address me as Brother Gu.”
“Looking for a beating?”
Yang Ni glared at him, her posture suggesting she was about to draw her sword.
Gu An feigned a cough and said, “Hearing the rise of the Ephemera Sect, be more attentive in Mystic Valley on regular days, and prevent the Ephemera Sect thieves from stealing the medicinal herbs.”
Yang Ni nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Then, Gu An turned and left, Yang Ni watching him depart via the Transmission Array Platform.
“Strange, why did he suddenly bring up the Ephemera Sect? Could he have guessed my identity?” Yang Ni frowned, thinking this.