When I Achieved Sainthood, the Immortal Official Actually Called Me to Raise Horses!

Chapter 149: Uniting the World, Battling the Demonic Horde!

Li Xuandao?!

How did this guy inherit the power of the Nightshade Sect?

Gu An frowned and asked, "Inherit its power? What power does the Nightshade Sect even have to pass down?"

Chen Snake struggled to respond, "The Nightshade that blankets the land exists to channel spiritual energy into the Nightshade Spirit. It, too, is an Ancient Remnant, capable of absorbing spiritual energy through the Nightshade. Once it fuses with a living being, all Nightshade flowers will wither, leaving behind only empty husks..."

The image in its eyes became clearer, revealing none other than Li Xuandao himself—his true face fully visible. He appeared to be conversing with someone, though no sound could be heard.

Gu An asked, "You were injured trying to stop him?"

"That's right. He has support from a Profound Mind Realm master… but he didn't kill me," Chen Snake admitted.

Gu An continued, "Do you want me to kill him?"

"If possible… at the very least, cripple his cultivation… The Nightshade Spirit is ultimately an ominous thing…"

"Then recover well and deal with him yourself someday. Your poison will soon be purged."

Gu An answered casually. Whether true or false, there was no way he’d cripple someone just because Chen Snake said so.

After a moment of silence, Chen Snake sighed. "I was being presumptuous…"

Gu An vanished from his forehead.

Though heavily injured, Chen Snake was still a Profound Mind Realm cultivator. Once the poison was removed, even the demons of Phoenix Mountain wouldn’t be able to harm him.

Feeling Gu An’s presence fade, Chen Snake finally closed his eyes, his breathing slowing.

Back in Nianchu Cave Dwelling, Gu An was momentarily stunned to find Tian Yao’er completely drunk, slumped over the table.

Lifting the jar, he discovered that the entire vat of Spirit Wine was empty.

This girl…

Gu An chuckled helplessly, then picked her up and carried her inside.

"Master… Master… help me… The Demon Mother… avenge my parents…"

Tian Yao’er murmured in her sleep, arms wrapped around Gu An’s neck, her breath warm against his skin.

Gu An didn’t tell her that Heavenly Phoenix Demon Mother was already dead.

As long as she had a target for revenge, she would have the drive to keep cultivating.

At noon the next day, Gu An arrived at Horizon Valley.

Last night, he detected Li Xuandao’s return with his divine sense.

From a distance, he spotted Li Xuandao sitting at a stone table beneath a tree, reading a book.

【Li Xuandao (Void Transformation Stage, Seventh Level): 271/1599/6050】

Seventh level of the Void Transformation Stage?!

His cultivation had advanced again!

But the most astonishing part was that his lifespan had doubled—Gu An distinctly remembered that Li Xuandao’s maximum lifespan had been barely over thirty years before.

Could the Nightshade Spirit really be this powerful?

Gu An suddenly found Li Xuandao incredibly intriguing. Many cultivators with greater potential had slower progress than him.

Even An Wu might not cultivate as fast as he did!

Most alarming of all—no one knew his true cultivation level.

Li Xuandao had mastered some kind of unique concealment technique, making his surface cultivation appear to be only at the first level of Core Formation.

A Void Transformation cultivator disguising himself as Core Formation… That’s insane!

As Gu An pondered, he approached Li Xuandao.

"Greetings, Uncle," Gu An saluted.

Li Xuandao set down his book—Romance of the Gods—and smiled. "Gu An, you’re finally here. I’ve prepared an exceptional golden core for you. It belonged to a first-rate genius. Once you reach the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, I’ll have a grandmaster assist you in forming your Core Formation."

Hearing this, Gu An immediately expressed his gratitude with a deep bow.

Li Xuandao gestured for him to sit and casually said, "Lately, I’ve been rereading Romance of the Gods and have gained some insights. Tell me, what do you think would have happened if King Zhou had allied with Chan Sect from the start?"

Gu An replied, "There’s no point in discussing ‘what ifs.’ Different personalities make different choices. Many things are fated to happen. King Zhou was domineering—Chan Sect would never have approved of his ways."

Li Xuandao shook his head. "That’s too shallow. I believe there’s deeper meaning hidden within."

Is this… demonic enlightenment?

Gu An wasn’t sure how to respond. He focused on sensing Li Xuandao’s aura—strangely, he couldn’t detect even a trace of Nightshade energy.

This made him even more curious about Li Xuandao’s cultivation techniques.

His instincts told him that Li Xuandao’s cultivation art was extraordinarily powerful—perhaps even surpassing Lü Baitian’s Reverse Fate Divine Art!

Not only was Li Xuandao recruiting talents everywhere, but he also had support from a Profound Mind Realm master!

Gu An was eager to know how he accomplished this.

Did he win over noble families through favors and alliances, or had he apprenticed under a hidden master?

Most likely the latter—why else would a grandmaster support a mere emperor?

Li Xuandao delved deeper into his analysis of Romance of the Gods, interpreting the motivations of various characters.

Gu An noticed that Yi Liuyun and Lü Xian were absent.

Previously, Lü Xian had possessed the remnant soul of the Nightshade Sect’s Evil Emperor. Gu An suspected that Li Xuandao’s inheritance of the Nightshade Spirit was related to Lü Xian.

The conversation continued for a long time before Li Xuandao finally ended it with lingering enthusiasm, then allowed Gu An to go gather medicinal herbs.

Once Gu An finished his tasks, he returned to bid farewell. Before leaving, he curiously asked, "Uncle, why have you come here this time?"

Li Xuandao, still engrossed in his book, replied absentmindedly, "Waiting for Taixuan Sect’s Venerable Pavilion to approach me."

Venerable Pavilion?!

Gu An’s curiosity deepened. Had Li Xuandao already won over one of the Three Great Families?

He didn’t press further.

Let them scheme and fight all they want—as long as it didn’t affect him, he didn’t care.

At his current strength, he might not be invincible across the entire continent, but within the Nine Dynasties, no one posed a threat to him.

His curiosity was merely that of a bystander enjoying the show.

From a high vantage point, watching these powerful figures maneuver and struggle—it was actually quite entertaining.

With peace restored, Gu An’s life returned to normal.

He traveled between various Medicine Valleys, occasionally visiting the Outer Sect City, where he chatted with old friends. To him, every day was enjoyable, never dull.

Time flew by.

Five years passed in the blink of an eye.

That summer, Gu An turned seventy-nine.

His lifespan surpassed five million years, bringing him closer to the legendary threshold of ten million years.

By now, the Profound Mind Realm was no longer a secret—he even overheard discussions about Profound Mind Realm grandmasters within the Inner Sect City.

On this day, Gu An arrived in Inner Sect City and invited Wu Jue for a drink at an inn.

Wu Jue was delighted by his visit.

After finishing an entire jar of wine each, Wu Jue sighed. "Gu An, next month, I’ll be leaving. It’ll be at least ten years before I return."

Over the years, Wu Jue’s maximum lifespan had not increased—perhaps due to a life of comfort and ease.

Gu An asked curiously, "Where are you going?"

Wu Jue replied, "The Emperor has declared his ambition to unite the Nine Dynasties and rally the world’s strength against the impending Demonic Cataclysm. My master has sent me to support him."

The Zhou Family!

Five years ago, Gu An had used divine sense to investigate who Li Xuandao had met from the Venerable Pavilion—he discovered it was Wu Jue’s master, Zhou Yu.

After their meeting, Li Xuandao returned to the imperial court and declared a shocking ambition—

"Unite the world and battle the demons together!"

Li Xuandao’s audacious proclamation had stirred controversy even within the Taixuan Sect, with many disciples voicing their doubts.

And yet, against all expectations, the sect actually dispatched disciples to support the imperial court, carrying out missions for Li Xuandao.

This was clearly not Lü Baitian’s doing.

Gu An could sense a shift in the inner sect’s atmosphere, a growing tension.

It was also worth noting that Lü Baitian hadn’t sought him out for the past five years.

If Gu An hadn’t previously used his divine sense to confirm that Lü Baitian was still alive—in seclusion, diligently cultivating—he might have assumed that the man had once again lost control and fallen into madness.

Over drinks at the tavern, Gu An said with a smile, "I have a disciple named Ye Yan. He joined the army years ago. If you run into him, take care of him for me."

Wu Jue thumped his chest and laughed. "Of course! Your disciple is my disciple."

Gu An raised his bowl, clinking it against Wu Jue’s.

The two continued chatting, with Wu Jue enthusiastically discussing his cultivation progress. His understanding of Falling Sun Fist and Fierce Wind Phantom Kick had advanced, and he had even developed a stronger technique from them.

Suddenly.

Gu An’s gaze sharpened as he looked toward the staircase on the second floor.

Someone had arrived.

【Wei Tiangong (Profound Mind Realm, Third Level): 3889/4500/4600】

Profound Mind Realm, Third Level!

Gu An quickly withdrew his gaze, but inwardly, he was intrigued.

Who is this person?

He’s lived for over 3,800 years! Even the late Xuantian Ancestor would be a junior compared to him.

Wei Tiangong was dressed in a blue Daoist robe, holding a whisk in his hand. His long beard reached past his chin, and his hair was tied in a high bun. His aura was carefully concealed, making him appear no stronger than a Core Formation cultivator, which was why he didn’t draw the attention of the other sect disciples.

Such an appearance wasn’t uncommon in the cultivation world—in fact, there were two others on the second floor dressed similarly.

Wei Tiangong scanned the tavern before locking his gaze onto Wu Jue.

He strode over, stopping at their table, and smiled.

"Young friends, may this humble Daoist join you?"

Wu Jue frowned and glanced at Gu An.

Gu An smiled politely. "Since we are fellow cultivators, how could we refuse? Please, Daoist friend, have a seat."

Wei Tiangong stroked his beard and took a seat.

"I am Wei, but I am not from the Taixuan Sect. I am merely a guest. Upon seeing you both, I felt an immediate sense of kinship and wished to join you for a chat."

His words only deepened Wu Jue’s frown.

Throughout his life, Wu Jue had witnessed numerous instances of spies infiltrating the Taixuan Sect, leading him to be highly wary of cultivators from outside factions.

Gu An asked casually, "May I ask which sect you hail from, Wei Daoist?"

Wei Tiangong turned to him with a smile. "I come from the Seven Star Spirit Realm. Have you heard of it?"

Gu An shook his head.

Wu Jue, growing impatient, scoffed. "If you have something to ask, say it plainly. Don’t disturb our drinking."

Wei Tiangong chuckled, shaking his head.

From his sleeve, he pulled out a blue jade token, placing it on the table before sliding it toward Wu Jue.

"I see great potential in you. The spiritual glow of your crown chakra is extraordinary. You are fated with the Seven Star Spirit Realm. I wish to invite you to join us for cultivation."

He then turned to Gu An, causing Gu An to instinctively lean forward, anticipating an invitation.

However, Wei Tiangong simply nodded and smiled, his manner polite but distant.

Gu An maintained his smile—but remained silent.

Wu Jue snorted. "Seven Star Spirit Realm? Never heard of it. I’m not interested!"

Wei Tiangong stroked his beard, laughing without saying a word—his amused expression making it clear that he found Wu Jue ignorant.

His condescending attitude only fueled Wu Jue’s annoyance.

Clenching his fists, Wu Jue glared at him.

Wei Tiangong finally spoke. "Young friend, do you have any idea how many people across the Nine Dynasties would kill for the chance to enter the Seven Star Spirit Realm? Even if they could train there for just a few years, they would eagerly beg for it."

Hearing this, a thought struck Gu An.

Could the Seven Star Spirit Realm be the legendary ‘Sacred Land’ that Ji Xuanyu had gone to?

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