Chapter 233 The First Prodigy
Seeing the old man madly preaching about the doomsday, the monks passing by on the street couldn't help but talk about it. Most people didn't take it seriously. They were just curious about where this old man came from and how he dared to be so presumptuous in Taixuan Sect.
Gu An was half-believing and half-doubting.
The ocean will swallow everything? He had heard such legends before. There were many such legends in the ocean. In addition, a large crack appeared inexplicably in the ocean in recent years, so he couldn't help but believe it.
"I am only 127 years old, why am I so plagued by disasters?"
Gu An thought helplessly in his heart, however, the previous disaster caused by demons was not a disaster in the human world, but just a calculation of the immortal cultivation forces. Such things are definitely not uncommon in this world.
He hoped that this ocean disaster was not aimed at him or the Three Dynasties. If that was the case, he would have to think more about whether Heaven was plotting against him.
As expected, one cannot get too involved in the secular world. His way of becoming madly stronger without going through tribulations might be considered an anomaly in the eyes of Heaven?
In order to eliminate the anomalies, not knowing where they are, they simply launch a world-destroying catastrophe.
The so-called catastrophe is a calamity for all living things, but for the heaven and earth itself, it is just a great cleansing.
Gu An's thoughts drifted away. Not long after, he saw the old man being captured by the disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall. Before he left, he was still shouting:
"The ocean will swallow everything..."
Not many people took this little episode seriously. Compared to such crazy talk, the disciples were more concerned about the Heavenly Ranking Conference.
The four words "number one in the world" touch the hearts of countless immortal cultivators.
Gu An was not too worried. This old man did not have an extraordinary lifespan, nor did he have a hidden realm. He was only at the Foundation Establishment stage.
He brought Yang Jian to the Alchemy Hall and asked Yang Jian to watch and listen carefully so that he could help him in the future.
Yang Jian was both excited and nervous about this. He was nervous that something might go wrong and disappoint Gu An.
It was not until the evening that they returned to the Medicine Valley.
As spring passed and summer came, Gu An turned 128 years old.
The news of the Heavenly Ranking Conference has spread throughout the world, but the exact time it will begin has not yet been finalized. After the operation of the Taixuan Sect, 90% of the cultivators in the Three Dynasties have learned of this.
Who is the best in the world has become a topic that cultivators enjoy talking about in their spare time.
This day.
Gu An came to Xunxian Island, and as soon as he arrived he heard people talking about the great sea tide that lasted for thousands of years.
Legend has it that every ten thousand years, the ocean will rise and submerge a continent. This will last for hundreds of years before the ocean recedes. Not every high tide is the same. When it is serious, a high tide can submerge the entire world. This level is rarely seen in a million years.
Today's cultivators are unable to calculate how long it has been since the last world-destroying sea tide, but precisely because they cannot calculate, they panic.
There are people everywhere in the ocean proclaiming that the world-destroying tide is about to come. These people come from different sects and are said to have received inspiration from heaven and earth. While practicing, they see scenes of world destruction in their dreams. Those with weak cultivation may even go crazy and become possessed.
Some people even thought of the big ocean crack that appeared before, maybe that was a sign of the world-destroying tide! When Gu An found Hu Xiaojian, Hu Xiaojian also took the initiative to mention this matter, his face full of worry.
"The world is really in chaos now. First, the Seven Star Spirit Realm and the Star Sea Sects were fighting and killing each other everywhere. Now, there is a world-destroying tide about to appear. We are really living in the worst era." Hu Xiaojian sighed.
Gu An comforted him, "It's not certain yet, don't worry too much."
The news spread everywhere, but the sea level did not increase. At least the continent where the Three Dynasties were located was not affected.
According to legend, before the world-destroying sea tide erupts, there will be a build-up period of hundreds of years, which can be perceived by all living beings on earth. It is said that during the build-up period, the spiritual energy on the seabed bursts out, making the spiritual energy of the entire world more concentrated, and the speed of cultivation of all living beings will also increase as a result, as if it represents a trace of kindness from heaven and earth to all living beings. If one can leave this world during this period, one can escape the disaster.
But that is only for cultivators at a high level. If one wants to reach the level of a fairy in a few hundred years, one must at least reach the fairyland.
Gu An and his friend walked on the street, strolling and chatting.
Suddenly, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them. It was a woman in yellow clothes, with a dignified posture, extraordinary temperament, and excellent appearance. Her cultivation had reached the Xuanxin realm.
"May I ask if you are Senior Meng Lang? My master would like to invite you to be his guest. My master is Master Tang Hai." The woman in yellow said respectfully.
Taking a female cultivator from the Xuanxin realm as a maid?
What a grand ceremony! Gu An was thinking about it when Hu Xiaojian beside him whispered, "Master Tang Hai is the honorary elder of Xunxian Island's Huhai Mansion. He is upright and has a good reputation."
The implication is that it is credible.
Gu An glanced at Hu Xiaojian, then looked at the woman in yellow and said, "Lead the way."
He threw a lifespan probe at the woman in yellow. With a maximum lifespan of just over 2,000 years, she would be a favored daughter of heaven on the mainland, but on Xunxian Island she could only be a maid.
The woman in yellow bowed politely, then turned around and led the way.
Half an incense stick later, they entered a mansion. Hu Xiaojian did not go in, but chose to wait in front of the gate.
The Tang Hai Mansion is very large, and there are many servants here, and the lowest level of cultivation is the Nascent Soul Stage.
Led by the woman in yellow, Gu An came to a courtyard. He saw a man in blue sitting at the table sipping tea. He had an elegant temperament, like a scholar.
[Master Tang Hai (Fifth level of Sanxian Realm): 8908/27000/27500]
The woman in yellow stopped, bowed to Master Tang Hai, and then left.
Taoist Tang Hai looked at Gu An, stood up, clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "Daoyou, I hope you don't mind if I invite you here this time."
Gu An came to the table, raised his hand and said in return: "It's okay, I'm just fine."
Afterwards, the two sat down and talked.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Master Tang Hai said, "The amount of natural materials and treasures that you have purchased over the years is astonishing. Many people are trying to find out about you, but don't worry, no one dares to cause trouble on Xunxian Island. I have also helped you fend off some of them."
Gu An didn't understand what he meant, so he could only follow his words and thank him.
The strongest person on Xunxian Island has only reached the level of Youxian Realm, so Gu An really doesn't take the people here seriously.
"Recently, the news of the world-destroying sea tide has been spreading like wildfire. Regardless of whether it is true or false, the world is in turmoil. It would be best if we cultivators could stick together for warmth. Ten years later, I plan to hold a private auction here. There will even be immortal spiritual trees. If you are interested, you can come and participate. The actual transaction price will be 70% of the transaction price. It will be my gift to you." Taoist Master Tang Hai stroked his beard and smiled. His smile gave people a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze.
When Gu An heard this, he smiled and thanked him again.
Immortal spiritual tree?
He was indeed very interested! The highest grade spirit tree in his hands was only level nine, and he didn't know what kind of magical effect the immortal spirit tree had.
Seeing that Gu An agreed, Master Tang Hai became even more enthusiastic.
The two chatted for a long time, and Master Tang Hai revealed that he wanted to form a small circle of immortals, so that they could go on adventures together and explore the secret realms of the ancient immortal world.
It was a full hour later that Gu An finally left Tang Hai Mansion.
Hu Xiaojian followed him and was very sensible and didn't ask any questions.
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The first breeze of autumn blew into the Third Medicine Valley.
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Yang Jian stood in front of the wooden railing, staring at the attic where Gu An lived, in a daze.
It has been a while since he became Gu An's apprentice. However, his life has not changed at all, and Gu An has no intention of teaching him any skills or spells, which makes him feel a little tormented.
He was already twenty-one years old, but his cultivation was still at the third level of the Qi training realm. He was very anxious.
I heard that An Hao, the number one genius of Taixuan Sect, has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage at his age.
Time passed in his daze.
After dusk fell, Yang Jian washed a batch of fruits, put them on a large wooden plate, and brought them to the mouth of the Blood Hell Great Sage.
Just as he was about to get up and leave, a voice came from the attic: "Jian'er, wait for me downstairs after dark."
When Yang Jian heard this, he immediately became excited and quickly bowed towards the attic. He did not shout loudly as he was afraid of being heard by other disciples.
An hour later, Yang Jian, wearing a clean robe, stood in front of the stairs, looking up at the window upstairs from time to time.
The Blood Hell Great Sage found it funny and teased him from time to time, which made him so anxious that his face turned red and he didn't know how to defend himself.
The door upstairs suddenly opened and Yang Jian quickly stood up.
Gu An went downstairs and walked towards the teleportation array. Yang Jian hurriedly followed, and the Blood Hell Great Sage also followed.
The two men and the cow came to Xuan Valley through the teleportation formation, and then walked towards the uninhabited forest.
Looking at Gu An riding on the ox's back, Yang Jian was very nervous. He wanted to ask his master when he would teach him martial arts, but he was afraid of offending him.
This walk lasted the entire night.
By dawn, Yang Jian was in a trance.
Gu An asked the Blood Hell Great Sage to stop. There was a big river next to them. The water was clear and one could even see small fish and crabs.
Gu An looked at the rising sun and asked, "Jian'er, do you want to learn a superior technique?"
Yang Jian scratched his head awkwardly and said, "If I can have it, I would naturally want it..."
Gu An was not disgusted by his utilitarianism.
He looked at Yang Jian and asked, "What can you give for cultivating immortality?"
He planned to cultivate Yang Jian well and keep him by his side to train him, which was a treatment that even An Hao did not have.
Yang Jian was stunned for a moment, and said: "I have nothing, but I want to cultivate immortality in this life, and I will not stop until I die."
Gu An said calmly: "Your roots are special and it is difficult for you to absorb Qi. You should be able to feel it."
Hearing this, Yang Jian's face instantly darkened.
His aptitude is more than mediocre. He is considered at the bottom level in the Third Medicine Valley. After entering the valley for many years, he still has not made a breakthrough to a small realm. That is why he longs for more advanced skills.
"I can transform you into a genius, but you have to endure pain that ordinary people cannot endure, which can even be described as being torn into pieces. Do you dare?" Gu An stared at Yang Jian with an indifferent tone.
Facing his gaze, Yang Jian felt inexplicably flustered.
"Master, you are not trying to scare your disciple, are you?" Yang Jian asked cautiously.
Being torn to pieces sounds scary.
Gu An said: "It is not so easy to change your fate. If you are afraid, I will not force you. I will teach you many skills and magics, but you will walk very slowly in the future."
Yang Jian asked: "Master, have other brothers and sisters succeeded?"
Gu An shook his head and said, "I only have two real disciples. The others are just given elixirs, but your senior brother is already a proud son of heaven with a world-renowned reputation."
Famous throughout the world?
Yang Jian opened his mouth, his heart full of confusion.
Isn’t Master at the Jindan stage? How come he has such a powerful disciple?
Famous throughout the world?
Can he compare to An Hao, the legendary number one prodigy of Taixuan Sect? (End of this chapter)