Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Chapter 655: Chapter 647: Five Trillion Years Life Span!

“Do you know who is fighting outside, senior?”

Ji Xiaoyu noticed Yuan Songzi’s expression and couldn’t help but ask.

She appeared calm, but inside she felt terrified. Just feeling the momentum of the battle from afar gave her a dreadful sense of being turned to dust.

On the Path of the Great Dao, daring to fight so recklessly, these are indeed conceited individuals, for the path harbors many dangers, and making too much noise only invites trouble.

Her cooperation with the Dao Court was precisely to have them help set up a barrier to prevent the aura of her battles with other Tianjiao from leaking.

Yuan Songzi took a deep breath and said, “One of them comes from Ascending to Yellow Heaven, named Zhou Jie. This person has killed countless people and proves the Dao with killing intent. If he detects our aura, we will all die.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was alarmed, even Xiao Lan couldn’t remain calm.

Ji Xiaoyu frowned, she knew of Ascending to Yellow Heaven, a terrifying Daoist Lineage, even involving reincarnation.

“However, Zhou Jie’s opponent is also very strong. Perhaps they will leave soon, so there’s no need to panic. After all, the formation in this monastery is quite exquisite,” Yuan Songzi continued, his words slightly easing the tension among the crowd, though no one dared to let their guard down.

Xiao Lan looked at everyone, feeling deeply moved.

These seniors hold high positions in the Celestial Spirit Great World, essentially wielding the power of life and death over all beings. Yet on the Path of the Great Dao, they are as insignificant as dust, being extremely cautious and careful.

Everyone held their breath, not daring to speak, fearing even a sound might disturb the terrifying presence outside.

However, the oppressive force of the battle drew closer, as if the fighting parties were approaching, and even Yuan Songzi began to sweat on his forehead.

Suddenly.

The oppressive force rushed into the distance and disappeared in an instant, making everyone even more tense.

For a long time.

Only after more than half an hour did everyone finally relax, believing the opponents had left.

They gathered around Yuan Songzi, inquiring about the origins of Ascending to Yellow Heaven.

Ji Xiaoyu looked at Xiao Lan, her eyes complex, unsure of her thoughts.

…

Time flies, and the years go by swiftly.

As strange forces invaded the Celestial Spirit Great World, more and more beings became violent, leading to increasing conflicts in the Human World.

This did not affect Gu An’s life; he continued to enjoy his leisurely years, only occasionally diverting his focus to watch over old friends, including those on the Path of the Great Dao. If they faced danger, he would help protect them, but he made it seem like their own luck.

Years passed quickly.

After ten thousand years, the Human World completely shed its cloak of peace, with conflicts arising everywhere, even the Qiankun Sect went to war with surrounding forces.

The boundless Celestial Vault began to show lingering clouds.

Gu An still did not intervene to change anything.

Another ten thousand years passed.

That late summer, just past noon.

Gu An walked through the woods, pulling up his attribute panel for a check.

[Name: Gu An]

[Life Span: 161,845/5,048,752,108,241]

[Physique: Primordial Reincarnation Undying Body]

[Cultivation Level: Miaozhen Daluo Immortal Realm Perfection]

…

Five trillion years of life expectancy!

He hesitated whether to break through.

The last breakthrough cost 1.8 trillion years of life; he feared five trillion wouldn’t suffice for the Perfection Realm of the next Great Realm.

Gu An pondered, pacing leisurely through the woods, with the breeze gently stirring his robes.

Looking up, the Celestial Vault between the leaves appeared dim, more like dusk than noon.

After a while, Gu An stopped walking.

He stood by a small river, with a figure kneeling across it.

It was Emperor Tianhong!

Emperor Tianhong had been kneeling here for over fifty thousand years, yet he seemed without the slightest sign of decline, his long beard touching the ground, face clear. Were it not for his knees sunk deep in the soil, one might not believe he had knelt so long.

Though he engaged in no Qi Absorption Cultivation, his cultivation level broke through to the Dao Void Profound Immortal Realm, purely through enlightenment.

Notably, his breakthrough involved no Crossing the Tribulation nor the slightest disturbance.

“After all these years of kneeling, what is your greatest realization?”

Gu An’s voice reached Emperor Tianhong’s ear, making him open his eyes suddenly.

Upon seeing Gu An, he was lost in a daze.

Though he had never met Gu An before, for some reason, seeing Gu An for the first time, he felt the other was the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable.

To him, Gu An’s appearance seemed perfect, and though Gu An’s aura was not overpowering, it gave a sense of all-embracing magnanimity.

Emperor Tianhong once believed his Dao Heart was tempered through countless trials, immune to strong emotions, yet he couldn’t suppress the surge of excitement from his heart at this moment.

Trembling all over, he couldn’t articulate his complex emotions.

Seeing Emperor Tianhong so overwhelmed, Gu An smiled gently, his smile like a spring breeze blowing into Emperor Tianhong’s heart, dissolving his tension and excitement.

Emperor Tianhong took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and cautiously said, “My greatest realization is that the strongest Daoist Technique is not found in sects but pervades the world, everywhere in nature.”

“Perhaps Wushi’s name is meant to guide all beings?”

Upon finishing, Emperor Tianhong’s heart was in his throat, afraid he’d offended the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable.

The longer he’d knelt, the more he revered Gu An, sensing it was Gu An guiding him to enlightenment.

Gu An chuckled, “Perhaps so, everyone has their own understanding. Do you wish to take me as your master?”

Emperor Tianhong’s eyes widened with excitement, “Sword Venerable, I do! I very much want to! Will you accept me?”

Gu An raised his right hand, and a sword flew from his palm, swiftly enlarging, its point facing upward, hovering before him. The sword was exquisite, radiating a faint silver glow, with what seemed like stars adorning it.

“This is the Dao Treasure of Wushi, named the Longevity Sword. You may use it to save this Human World. When you become a savior, return the sword, and then decide whether you wish to be my disciple.”

As Gu An introduced the sword, the Longevity Sword flew to Emperor Tianhong.

Emperor Tianhong could feel the vast Dao Intent within the sword, yet he wasn’t captivated, instead directing his attention to Gu An, urgently saying, “I can decide now, willing to be your disciple!”

Gu An replied meaningfully, “When you have the highest fame and power, and discern your own Destiny Pattern, then make your decision. There’s no rush; if you are willing by then, I will accept you.”

Hearing this, Emperor Tianhong calmed down.

“Now go.” Gu An continued, upon which Emperor Tianhong stood up, clutching the Longevity Sword. In an instant, a vast memory surged into his mind, leaving him stunned.

Seeing this, Gu An crossed the small river, passing by him.

“Go for the breakthrough after all.”

With his back to Emperor Tianhong, Gu An thought silently.

He followed his thoughts with anticipation.

What lies beyond the Miaozhen Daluo Immortal Realm?