Chapter 713: 705: Dojo Expansion
Chapter 713: Chapter 705: Dojo Expansion
It has been a hundred years since Li Xuanmiao started calling Gu An his master. The human world has not changed much, with life and death occurring daily, while the hundred great sects and the Dao Court in the Immortal Cultivation Realm are still in friction, leaving the situation unclear.
On this day, after the New Year.
Gu An brought Li Xuanmiao to the Dust World, a Great Thousand World more prosperous than the Celestial Spirit Great World, even hiding an Innate Golden Immortal.
He planned for Li Xuanmiao to ascend to immortality in Dust World.
To this end, he even altered Li Xuanmiao’s cause and effect, making him a native creature of Dust World. Not only did Li Xuanmiao’s karma appear this way, but memories of him also emerged among the great cultivators of the world. Now, Li Xuanmiao is a renowned talent known across Dust World.
He practically changed the entire Dust World’s cause and effect; such is the power of a Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal, even the celestial gods of this world were unaware.
At the ocean’s edge, on the beach, Li Xuanmiao held the Celestial Dao Immortal Stone, looking at Gu An with a serious expression.
Gu An smiled and said, “Don’t worry too much, you’ve already experienced the trials inside, only this time your opponents are immortal gods. To be cautious, I’ll first hide your memories of me, and after you achieve immortality for ten thousand years, these memories will resurface.”
Li Xuanmiao took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
Gu An immediately waved his sleeve, a gust of wind sent Li Xuanmiao into a daze.
When he regained consciousness, Gu An was nowhere to be seen. He looked down at the Celestial Dao Immortal Stone in his hand and immediately probed it with his divine sense.
After the time of one stick of incense.
The sand beneath his feet suddenly erupted with a skyward blast, shooting straight into the clouds, followed by a brilliant light forming a Celestial Dao Beam, as spiritual energy in the world frantically surged toward him.
He passed the Heavenly Dao trial!
Beyond the heavens, deep in the cosmos, at the world gate, the celestial god guarding the Dust World opened his eyes, displaying a peculiar expression.
“There are people in this realm who can pass the evaluation of the Celestial Dao Immortal Stone? Impressive.”
The celestial god muttered to himself, his face showing a look of anticipation.
Having an immortal god born in this world also benefits him, as he will receive rewards from the Celestial Court, and this newly-ascended immortal’s position will surely be higher than his, possibly allowing them to become acquainted.
Many ascended gods and trial gods hold nostalgia, and some Great Thousand Worlds are rich in heritage because of their numerous immortal gods, far surpassing other Great Thousand Worlds.
He stood up, intending to go and meet the new immortal god, where he could offer some advice as a form of greeting, establishing familiarity.
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Gu An returned to the Daoist Field of the Beginningless, feeling elated that Li Xuanmiao was about to join the Immortal Class.
It was uncertain what level of Celestial Dao Immortal Position Li Xuanmiao could attain.
According to the Eternal Life Venerable, whether by using the Heavenly Dao Command or through the Celestial Dao Immortal Stone, the immortal position will be above the celestial gods.
The Eternal Life Venerable also listed other methods of achieving immortality, so he would not guess that Gu An had a Celestial Dao Immortal Stone in his possession.
There are dozens of methods to become immortal, and any path involving the Heavenly Ascension Stairs is a superior one; most celestial gods are appointed through recommendations from immortal gods or selected from participating in heavenly soldier trials.
Even the most gifted among Celestial Spirit Gods, unable to advance through the Celestial Dao Immortal Stone, required recommendations from immortal gods. Talent is the least noticeable in the Celestial Court because there are so many gifted geniuses aspiring to become immortals.
Even the greatest talent in a single Great Thousand World is considered insignificant within the Great Dao.
Gu An strolled leisurely along the small river in the dojo.
Ahead, someone was cultivating by the river, none other than Emperor Tianhong.
After many years, Emperor Tianhong had awakened some memories of immortal gods, making him cherish his time cultivating in the Daoist Field of the Beginningless even more, as he knew he would eventually return to the Celestial Court.
Hearing footsteps, Emperor Tianhong opened his eyes and turned his head, and upon seeing it was Gu An, he quickly got up and bowed to Gu An.
“Continue your cultivation, I’m just taking a stroll.”
Gu An said with a smile, Li Xuanmiao’s ascension made him view Emperor Tianhong more favorably.
Without necessity, he indeed need not oppose the Celestial Court, as he preferred peaceful, enlightenment-seeking days over battles and killings.
As he passed by Emperor Tianhong, the latter breathed a sigh of relief and continued meditating and cultivating.
Despite having spent many years together, he still felt great pressure facing Gu An.
Gu An, hearing his inner thoughts, did not mind much either.
As the number of people in the Daoist Field of the Beginningless grew, he could not befriend every disciple, as that would be too exhausting.
Among the third-generation disciples, only Shangguan Xian’er seemed interesting to him, and he was lazy to bother even with An Zizai, whom he had taken to see the world.
After walking a hundred miles further, Gu An saw Lu Zidao, Celestial Demon Child’s disciple, sparring with Jiang Lan, An Xin’s second disciple, in swordsmanship. The two used neither mana nor divine skills, only exchanging sword techniques, their movements sharp and swift.
Upon noticing Gu An approaching, their faces changed, intending to stop, but Gu An’s voice reached them:
“Don’t stop, I’m just passing through.”
Hearing this, Lu Zidao and Jiang Lan’s eyes sharpened, and their movement techniques became even faster.
The third-generation disciples all wanted to win Gu An’s favor, and they took this rare opportunity to showcase their talent in front of him more earnestly.
Gu An bypassed them and entered the mountains and forests.
“If the dojo’s disciples reach a hundred in the future, it might need expanding.”
Gu An silently contemplated, as high-realm disciples’ combat would inevitably have a broad impact, even if restrained.
Expanding the dojo required a life span; he planned to incorporate the entire Nine Spirit Continent into the Daoist Field of the Beginningless.
His consideration stemmed from seeing the future, where the Qiankun Church would face calamity, causing chaos within the sect and significant casualties among the continent’s beings.
This was caused by internal strife, and Gu An still would not interfere, perfectly aligned with his wish for Qiankun Church to stand independently.
He had sheltered the Qiankun Church for so long, and continuing to protect it would violate his principles, as relying on the Daoist Field of the Beginningless to become the world ruler would be against his creed.
The Qiankun Church could be the world’s premier sect but could not solely rely on the Daoist Field of the Beginningless.
The world’s leading sect must not only be strong but also command public respect.
An hour later, Gu An leisurely returned to his courtyard.
As he passed the Artifact Refining Cauldron, Shen Zhen suddenly asked, “Can you discern Yang Jian’s current immortal position now?”
Since Yang Jian ascended to immortality, she had been curious about this and asked many times.
Without stopping his steps, Gu An replied, “Still can’t, but you’ll know when he returns.”
He had to go back inside to read; recently, Shangguan Xian’er had another magnificent work, and he needed to appreciate it carefully.
Shen Zhen pursed her lips, secretly resolving not to let Shangguan Xian’er surpass her; she too should start writing again.
As the sun set and the moon rose, a night passed.
The next morning.
Gu An walked out of the house, holding a book in his hand, with a smile on his face.
“Where are you going again?” Shen Zhen asked curiously.
Gu An glanced at her and said, “Going to Qiankun Sect.”
“I’ll go too.”
Shen Zhen immediately stood up, guessing what Gu An was about to do and wanting to join in on the excitement.
Gu An did not refuse her, and headed straight to the courtyard gate.
Just as he reached the gate, An Xin appeared out of nowhere, frowned, and said, “Master, I received news that Yuan Luo has turned into a demon!”