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Mystic Gang Dominator Body!

This was the first time Gu An had heard of Yang Jian's physique by name, which made him even more interested in the mysterious shadow.

This person must be the Great Achievement Ancient Treasure Body mentioned by the Immortal Seeking Taoist!

The illusion was still a world of ice and snow, and the shadow ahead appeared even more terrifying amidst the swirling snowflakes.

Yang Jian gritted his teeth and asked, "Who are you, and why do you keep entangling me?"

Obviously, he had seen this figure in illusions before.

Normally, he would be afraid, but with his master by his side, his courage swelled, leaving him only with anger.

The shadow stopped, opened a pair of cold eyes, and their gaze landed on Yang Jian, making his heart tremble.

"You and I are both Treasure Bodies, nurtured by the Qi fortune of heaven and earth. Your Dominator Body is stronger than ordinary Treasure Bodies, which makes this seat quite fond of you. A million years ago, this seat also consumed a Mystic Gang Dominator Body, greatly boosting my Qi-blood, leaving a lingering taste until now," the shadow lamented, as if reminiscing about the past.

His words made Yang Jian shudder with fear.

Did this guy want to eat him?

Gu An took a step forward and said, "State your name, and let's see if your reputation has left any mark in this mortal world."

The shadow's gaze shifted to Gu An, smiling, "This seat is named Impermanence Tian, have you ever heard of it?"

Impermanence Tian?

Gu An fell into deep thought, having never heard this name before.

Impermanence Tian continued to stare at Yang Jian and said, "This seat will soon descend upon this mortal world. I will put you last; after I consume the other Treasure Bodies, I will come for you. You have nowhere to run, even if you escape to Outer Heaven, this seat will find you. Your only chance is to cultivate diligently and unleash the mysteries of the Mystic Gang Dominator Body to become stronger."

"You die, or I perish!"

Yang Jian gritted his teeth, though panicked inside. With his master nearby, he didn't want to show fear. He said in a deep voice, "Then come, let me see what you can do!"

Impermanence Tian laughed out loud, turned, and disappeared into the vast snow.

This illusion created by the Power of Cause and Effect shattered along with it.

Yang Jian opened his eyes to find his master standing before him.

Gu An helped him up and said, "He has declared battle upon you, and will likely no longer interfere with you. You can cultivate in peace now."

In the illusion realm, Gu An couldn't perform life span detection on Impermanence Tian.

But the Power of Cause and Effect from the other side didn't seem unbeatable, so he remained calm.

Yang Jian asked worriedly, "Master, should I leave Medicine Valley, so as to..."

"Nonsense! Focus on cultivating. If you say such rubbish again, I will cripple your Dao level!" Gu An said sternly, interrupting him.

Yang Jian opened his mouth, but eventually held back what he wanted to say.

He had the deepest feeling of Impermanence Tian's power, which he couldn't describe. Though he believed his master wouldn't lose, he didn't want his master hurt or caught in bigger troubles, something he never wished to see.

Gu An didn't say he could easily handle Impermanence Tian, for he wasn't sure of Impermanence Tian's strength either. It was just an opportunity to apply pressure on Yang Jian, hoping to help him grow faster.

"He said he would first find other Treasure Bodies. Those Treasure Bodies must be guarded by great forces, giving you plenty of time to grow," Gu An consoled.

"Everyone has their calamities and fates. Only by constantly overcoming them can you break the shackles. The path of Immortal Cultivation is inherently against the heavens. You need a heart that is resilient and fearless of anything."

Yang Jian took a deep breath, his expression firming up.

Yes, why think so much?

Soldiers come, fight them off; water comes, build barriers!

As long as he cultivated with all his might, even if he died, what regrets would he have?

Then, he resumed cultivating the Limitless Freedom Step.

In the snowy winter, the world became a single color, with Gu An and Yang Jian in the forest appearing very small.

Days unfolded as Gu An had foreseen; Impermanence Tian didn't come for Yang Jian again, and Yang Jian was no longer tormented by illusions.

The New Year's festival arrived, and the Supreme Sect remained lively, unaffected by the ocean calamity.

This year, the Supreme Sect began preparing for a new convention.

After the New Year, Lv Baitian came to discuss with Gu An about the upcoming convention.

This time, the Supreme Sect intended to hold a Physical Cultivation convention where participants would not use Spiritual Power or Dharma Treasures, relying solely on their bodies and techniques.

After their discussion, Lv Baitian started complaining about the sub-sects.

The power of the sub-sects was growing, and Lv Baitian could no longer intervene in their matters. This was the decision of the Hall of Elders and the Venerable Pavilion, clearly aimed at weakening his power.

To this, Gu An simply listened without commenting.

There had always been internal strife in Supreme Sect at every stage, and in fact, it's the same for any sect or place. As long as it didn't jeopardize the entirety of Supreme Sect, Gu An didn't care.

If Lv Baitian couldn't compete with others within the rules, it was merely a testament to his lack of skill, and nothing more needed to be said.

Speaking of sub-sects, Lv Baitian brought up the Ji Family.

Since Sword Venerable Fudao ventured into the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, the realm still existed, but it wasn't as dominant as before. Moreover, it had established friendly relations with the Supreme Sect, forcing the Ji Family to rebuild ties with the Supreme Sect.

Lv Baitian remained indifferent to the Ji Family, but Vice Sect Leader Ji Hantian still held a position. Therefore, Ji Hantian arranged for the Ji Family to stay in the sub-sects, aiding in their construction. The rapid development of the sub-sects could not disregard the contributions of the Ji Family.

"Do you remember the Third Miss of the Ji Family, Ji Xiaoyu?" Lv Baitian suddenly asked.

Gu An nodded, but Lv Baitian's next words caused his face to change drastically.

"Ji Xiaoyu had died within the Seven Stars Spirit Realm, precisely on the day Sword Venerable Fudao swept through the realm," Lv Baitian sighed, observing Gu An's reaction.

Gu An displayed a range of emotions from shock and sorrow to anger, finally turning into a somber expression.

He fell into silence and began pouring himself a drink.

Could it be that this lad liked Ji Xiaoyu?

Indeed, Gu An's entry into the Supreme Sect was arranged by Ji Xiaoyu, and in terms of appearance, Ji Xiaoyu was undoubtedly a rare beauty.

Lv Baitian thought as he watched Gu An.

Gu An secretly praised himself for his acting skills, capable of conveying emotions that could influence others.

The room fell silent.

For a long while.

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Lv Baitian broke the silence, "Old acquaintances have gone; on the path to immortality, you're bound to experience these matters. By the way, there's another matter, quite intriguing actually."

"What is it?" Gu An raised his eyes to look at him and asked.

Lv Baitian replied, "Another Girl of Heavenly Pride has appeared in the Ji Family, also named Ji Xiaoyu. If I hadn't seen this girl, I would have thought it was the previous Ji Xiaoyu, but they were born in different branches of the Ji Family, and her talent surpasses that of the former Ji Xiaoyu."

Curious, Gu An asked, "Both called Ji Xiaoyu and both highly talented, could it be the same person through possession or reincarnation?"

Lv Baitian shook his head, "I don't think so. She's named Ji Xiaoyu because she also possesses a Primordial Daoist Talisman. The Ji Family named her in memory of the former Ji Xiaoyu. Judging by the aura of the talisman, it's not the same."

"A Primordial Daoist Talisman is formed by the cultivation level of an Ancient Great Cultivator before they died. It seems an Immortal once emerged from the Ji Family. The Ji Family doesn't receive the talisman. Instead, they created the Primordial Daoist Talisman."

Lv Baitian's tone was filled with emotion, his eyes wandering as if contemplating something.

Gu An sighed without responding.

Seeing his disinterest in further conversation, Lv Baitian decided not to disturb him any longer and took his leave.

After Lv Baitian left the Third Medicine Valley, Gu An revealed a smile.

He hummed a tune and began to read.

Although Xuan Tianyi was no longer in Supreme Sect, his books were occasionally sent back.

Green Hero Travelogue was still being updated!

Gu An loved authors like this who stayed true to their roots.

If Xuan Tianyi wrote for a thousand years, he would read for a thousand years!

Notably, Green Hero Travelogue was now about overseas lands, which had rapidly boosted its sales. Presently, Supreme Sect disciples increasingly longed for the ocean.

...

Spring faded into summer, bringing another year of splendid scenery.

Underneath the Mystic Pure Tree, Gu An leaned against its trunk, tenderly stroking the White Spirit Rat napping beside him. He closed his eyes, appearing to doze, but in fact, he was observing Xiaochuan's life.

Xiaochuan had established a family and a career, settled in a city, living a relatively happy life, vastly different from his personality and image in Medicine Valley.

He already had the air of a head of the household.

Xiaochuan had a son and a daughter, and they'd hired many servants. Seeing that Xiaochuan was doing well, Gu An felt at ease.

After that, Gu An turned his gaze toward the Sea Breaking Rift.

Looking into the distance, the Sea Breaking Rift stretched long, spanning the ocean. Around the rift, one could always spot cultivators and demons venturing in and out, as well as living spirits or divine exotic resentful ghosts escaping, presenting a magnificent sight.

It seemed calm but this peace felt oppressive, like the onset of a storm.

After watching for a while, Gu An stood up, sensing someone approaching.

Someone rode the clouds swiftly into Medicine Valley.

It was Vice Sect Leader Ji Hantian, followed by a finely dressed little girl.

Gu An hurried to greet them, casting a life span detection.

[Ji Xiaoyu (Energy Cultivation Realm Ninth Layer): 11/240/9999]

Goodness, the extreme life span reached 9,999 years!

The previous Ji Xiaoyu had an extreme life span of 8,900 years; reborn into a new life, her extreme life span had increased. Could this be considered reincarnation cultivation?

Ji Hantian saw Gu An and smiled. When Gu An approached, he spoke, "I want you to look after her. She is Ji Xiaoyu, from a branch of the Ji Family."

Hearing this, Gu An feigned a dazed look, gazing at the young Ji Xiaoyu.

Ji Xiaoyu was only eleven years old, not yet reaching Ji Hantian's elbow. Her expression was calm, with eyes carrying a hint of age, reminding Gu An of the previous Ji Xiaoyu's precocious maturity.

Seeing Gu An lost in thought, Ji Hantian explained, "She just happens to have this name. Lv Baitian should have mentioned it. Let her cultivate in your Medicine Valley, and I will take her away later."

Saying so, Ji Hantian turned and swiftly disappeared into the horizon.

Gu An and Ji Xiaoyu stood on the grass, speechless, a subtle atmosphere prevailing.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of Ji Xiaoyu. He squatted down to scrutinize her—it was none other than Nine-Finger Divine Lord.