Chapter 285: Chapter 285 Life-Seizing Immortal, Calming the Sea’s Fury

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[Name: Gu An]

[Life Span: 195/12708862]

[Physique: Primordial Karmic Body]

[Cultivation Level: Divine Immortal of Wondrous Dharma Realm, Nine Layers]

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Under the tree, Gu An lay on his back, resting. He called up his attribute panel to check, and as he looked at his life span, a smile appeared on his lips.

It had been twenty-one years since his last breakthrough, and he’d accumulated over twelve million years of life span so quickly; Gu An was very satisfied, proving he hadn’t slackened.

As long as he maintained this pace, a billion-year life span wouldn’t be far off.

After looking, Gu An sent his divine sense toward the Sea Breaking Rift.

Not long ago, Zhang Buku had become an apprentice to the Master of Divine Exotic Realm. Gu An could feel the goodwill released by the Master of Divine Exotic Realm, and he wasn’t just paying lip service; he’d already started teaching Zhang Buku earnestly and hadn’t left the cave where Zhang Buku resided.

From this matter, it was clear that the Master of Divine Exotic Realm was quite urgent, indicating that the catastrophe mentioned by Stealing the Five Elements was approaching.

Gu An wasn’t in a hurry. The Master of Divine Exotic Realm surely had other powers; otherwise, how would he dare to create such a rift in the sea?

Let them fight it out first. Once it involves Zhang Buku, he would then consider intervening.

Anyway, Gu An wouldn’t directly involve himself in the strife unless he was certain of his ability to solve the root of the problem.

Zhang Buku seemed to be in a good state, so Gu An could rest assured.

“Everything’s good, everyone is busy; being busy is a good thing.”

Gu An scanned all those he had good relations with using his divine sense, and seeing that everyone was well, he smiled.

He sat up, stretched lazily, and then got up to leave.

Disciples he encountered along the way greeted him, and he nodded back with a smile, his attitude gentle and devoid of airs.

All the way to the pavilion, he saw Yang Jian conversing with the Blood Prison Great Saint about issues in physical cultivation. The Blood Prison Great Saint was also a Physique Cultivator; otherwise, he wouldn’t have obtained Divine Beast True Blood.

Seeing Gu An approaching, Yang Jian hurriedly stood up to greet him.

Gu An thought for a moment and said, “Rest well, and in a while, I’ll take you to spar in a combat to test your real strength.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian’s eyes lit up. Normally, he could only spar with Li Lingtian, which was quite boring. Hearing that he could actually fight a real battle, how could he not be excited?

Without waiting for a response, Gu An stepped upstairs.

In the distance.

Stealing the Five Elements, who was playing Go with someone, was observing Yang Jian thoughtfully. He could see that Yang Jian possessed some type of Ancient Treasure Body, which made him more curious about Gu An. No wonder this person could establish a close relationship with the reincarnation of the Reincarnation Path Emperor; his origins must be extraordinary.

He didn’t intend to investigate Gu An but planned to form a good relationship with Yang Jian later.

No matter what, as long as Yang Jian lived to a thousand years, he would surely become a renowned figure, and befriending such an existence was naturally a good thing.

Stealing the Five Elements started contemplating what spells and divine skills to teach Yang Jian.

Gu An didn’t mind him guiding other disciples in cultivation, so he certainly wouldn’t stop him from teaching Yang Jian.

That evening, Stealing the Five Elements found Yang Jian.

“Little brother, I’ve observed you for some time and feel that your talent and comprehension are exceptional. I have a hand technique set. Would you like to learn it?” Stealing the Five Elements asked with a smile.

Yang Jian knew he was a Great Cultivator, after all, he could win against the Nine-Finger Divine Lord in Go.

“Thank you for your kindness, senior, but there’s no need,” Yang Jian clasped his fists and refused.

Stealing the Five Elements was slightly taken aback and asked, “Do you think I’m not strong enough?”

Yang Jian shook his head and said, “To be honest, I’m not interested in hand techniques, as the spells and divine skills related to the body are not as powerful as enhancing physical strength.”

Stealing the Five Elements became interested and curiously asked, “Then what do you want to learn?”

Seeing his persistence, Yang Jian asked, “Senior, have you ever read ‘Investiture of the Gods’ or ‘Journey to the West’?”

Stealing the Five Elements nodded and said, “Of course I’ve read them. You call yourself Yang Jian; could it be that you want to become an existence like him? But that’s just fictional writing, and the cultivation techniques and divine skills in the books don’t actually exist.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian could only shake his head and turned to leave.

“Wait, how about I teach you a spear technique? This is the most powerful long weapon technique I hold. Once mastered, it can dominate the world, being unmatched—suiting your physique well.” Stealing the Five Elements hurriedly called out to Yang Jian.

Yang Jian stopped, looking at him, his eyes slightly expectant.

Stealing the Five Elements smiled and said, “This spear technique is called the Heaven-Extinguishing Dao-Annihilating Thirty-Six Spear Techniques. It’s very difficult to cultivate, and so far, no one has inherited it in the current age.”

Yang Jian, upon hearing this, said, “Is that so? Then I must try it. Thank you, senior.”

“Find a deserted place to practice, then.”

“Alright!”

The two headed deeper into Medicine Valley, followed by the Blood Prison Great Saint, who was intrigued and wanted to watch. Stealing the Five Elements didn’t chase him away because he believed it was impossible for the Great Saint to master it.

Yang Jian did possess an Ancient Treasure Body, a physique rare in this era.

Inside the pavilion, Gu An also noticed this scene, but he didn’t pay much attention, as Stealing the Five Elements shouldn’t act recklessly, and if he dared, it would be courting death.

Moreover, he was curious about the Heaven-Extinguishing Dao-Annihilating Thirty-Six Spear Techniques, wondering if they were indeed that powerful.

A night passed.

As dawn broke, the disciples gathered to practice.

Gu An saw Yang Jian approaching quickly, with Stealing the Five Elements following behind.

Stealing the Five Elements appeared dazed, lacking his usual composure, as if he’d been frightened.

Gu An found it amusing; Stealing the Five Elements was likely startled by Yang Jian’s comprehension and physique.

After just one night, Yang Jian had preliminarily mastered the Heaven-Extinguishing Dao-Annihilating Thirty-Six Spear Techniques. Although he hadn’t yet unleashed its true power, it was enough to amaze Stealing the Five Elements.

He suspected that Yang Jian’s physique was among the strongest of Ancient Treasure Bodies. Unfortunately, Impermanence Tian had been obliterated; otherwise, he could have asked him, as he was the most knowledgeable about Ancient Treasure Bodies.

“What did you do?” Li Lingtian looked at Yang Jian, surprised.

Yang Jian’s breath was chaotic, indicating he hadn’t rested the previous night.

Yang Jian dismissively said, “Just cultivating, don’t ask more.”

Li Lingtian cast a glance at Stealing the Five Elements in the distance and understood.

After finishing their exercises, Li Lingtian found Stealing the Five Elements to inquire if he’d taught Yang Jian any Daoist sorcery, to which Stealing the Five Elements nodded without concealment.

“Can you teach me as well? My talent isn’t bad either!” Li Lingtian promptly asked.

Stealing the Five Elements appraised him and said, “Your aptitude is indeed good, but not enough to make me act. Improve your cultivation first, and perhaps one day, when you look pleasing to my eyes, I’ll teach you.”

“Pleasing?”

Li Lingtian was infuriated. All his life, he’d been cherished by others and had never been rejected.

Even in the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An hadn’t refused him!

Li Lingtian, teeth clenched, stormed off.

Stealing the Five Elements wasn’t bothered; Li Lingtian’s predicaments weren’t complicated, and the forces behind him didn’t threaten Stealing the Five Elements.

He even anticipated trouble from Li Lingtian’s backers, something to spice up his life.

Just as he was about to play Go, Shen Xinzi intercepted him.

“Amitabha, benefactor, care to chat?” Shen Xinzi sternly asked Stealing the Five Elements.

Stealing the Five Elements smiled and nodded, and the two left the Third Medicine Valley.

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With autumn’s arrival, the Third Medicine Valley gradually took on hues of withering yellow, and disciples could be seen everywhere clearing fallen leaves.

Inside the pavilion, Shen Zhen was enthusiastically discussing her new masterpiece with Gu An.

Gu An was uninterested in her “Journey to the South,” and his divine sense was gazing towards the ocean.

Above the Sea Breaking Rift was a shocking battle where one person fought against three Divine Exotic Ghost Kings, and that person even had the upper hand.

Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal!

The Divine Exotic Ghost Kings were already at the ninth level of Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal, yet there was another Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal who could single-handedly overpower them—how could this not pique Gu An’s curiosity?

“Are you listening?” Shen Zhen asked, dissatisfied.

Gu An smiled, “Of course, I’m listening. But I’m more curious about your cultivation than your book.”

[Shen Zhen (Nascent Soul Realm, Seventh Layer): 231/880/4400]

Shen Zhen’s maximum life span had actually increased!

This surprised Gu An; previously, Shen Zhen’s maximum life span was only over 2,500 years.

Pity his junior sister and brother, diligently cultivating, yet unable to find a path enlightenment opportunity. Shen Zhen, who spent her days writing and painting, lazy in cultivation, just saw her maximum life span increase. How could he reason with this?

Perhaps writing and painting were another path of cultivation.

Shen Zhen coughed lightly, her face slightly uneasy, and she replied, “I’m doing okay. I am working hard.”

Gu An didn’t have the heart to expose her. Every time he checked on her with his divine sense over the years, she was either reading, writing, painting, or playing music—living alone in her cave, seemingly never getting tired.

Now, it seemed that her actions were not without meaning.

Judging from Shen Zhen’s expression, she seemed unaware of her increased talent and comprehension.

Gu An didn’t mention it; after all, she was still young and didn’t need to rush in cultivation. If he said something, she might never find that same feeling again.

“What about you? Why does it seem like your cultivation isn’t progressing?” Shen Zhen asked, raising an eyebrow.

Upon hearing this, Gu An’s face darkened immediately, and he sighed.

Shen Zhen frowned, “What’s wrong? Is something troubling you?”

“Nothing. I just increasingly feel Heavenly Destiny. Even with medicinal herbs for alchemy, I find breaking through difficult. You don’t understand this feeling. I see no future in immortal cultivation; perhaps this is already my future,” Gu An sighed.

Hearing him, Shen Zhen opened her mouth, wanting to console him, but words failed her.

Talent is reality. Gu An’s friend Wu Jue had already soared, and as for Li Ya, he’d already become the face of the Supreme Sect.

Gu An forced a smile, “Ms. Shen, my life is short, but yours is different…”

As he was about to continue, suddenly, a vast oppressive force engulfed the heavens and earth, interrupting him. Immediately, a dominantly unrivaled voice resounded throughout the world:

“I am the Life-Seizing Immortal of the Great Cold Demon Sect. Today, I plant a tower at the Sea Breaking Rift. Within a hundred years, if no one can defeat me, I will annihilate all living beings who have heard my words to quell the ocean’s fury!”

The Great Cold Demon Sect!

Gu An had heard of this sect, a Demon Path sect comparable to the Bitter Sea Buddha Sect. According to Bai Ziya, the Great Cold Demon Sect was also one of the few Demon Path sects recognized by the Holy Court. Though a demon sect, the places they massacred were all territories abandoned by the Holy Court.

Could it be that their continent and the surrounding seas had already been abandoned by the Holy Court?

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