Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses-Chapter 765 - 757 Dao Extreme Lectures on the Dao
Chapter 765 -757 Dao Extreme Lectures on the Dao
Time continued to flow rapidly, in the ever-running river of time, new heroes kept emerging. Some met with death and defeat, while others continued to forge ahead meticulously.
The chaotic world was a torment for the mortal spirits, yet for many cultivators, it was a rare opportunity. However, the opportunities they sought often hid an abyss representing death.
Another million years passed.
Gu An, now 11,560,000 years old, was guiding a seventh-generation disciple in cultivation.
Indeed, the seventh generation had emerged within the Beginningless. Since disciples were now allowed to accept apprentices, Gu An did not impose too strict restrictions on his grand-disciples. His only requirement was to accept only one apprentice at a time, and only after that disciple had matured could they take on a second disciple.
The Beginningless did not engage in worldly disputes, but the grand World Gate stood tall, symbolizing the pride of all disciples. Without Gu An’s orders, they adhered to strict apprenticeship selection—they only considered those who could potentially be the first among their peers.
Duan Li was very excited. He never expected that while training in the forest today, he would be chosen by Ancestor Master Wushi for guidance. He was so thrilled that he felt dizzy, and much of what Gu An said was lost to him, as his mind felt muddled.
Gu An was quite helpless. This boy was too easily excited, responding without understanding many things.
“If you don’t settle down soon, I’m leaving,” Gu An said sternly, instantly jolting Duan Li back to his senses.
What am I doing!
Duan Li broke into a cold sweat and quickly said in a trembling voice, “Ancestor, I’m sorry, I’m just too excited, I didn’t mean it…”
He was so anxious that he was about to cry.
In several decades within the Beginningless Daoist Field, he had only seen Gu An a few times. This was his first conversation with Gu An, and it was for cultivation guidance. If he angered Gu An, his master, grandmaster, and great-grandmaster wouldn’t forgive him.
“Alright, I’ll teach you a brand new cultivation technique, how about that?” Gu An suddenly said.
How could Duan Li refuse? He quickly bowed to thank Gu An.
Gu An allowed Duan Li to kneel. He raised his right hand and pointed his index finger at Duan Li’s forehead. Just as Duan Li looked up, his pupils suddenly dilated, and he fell into a daze.
Gu An retracted his hand, walked past him, and headed out of the dojo, thinking about picking some matured medicinal herbs today.
After an hour, Duan Li trembled and woke as if from a dream. He hurriedly stood up, looking around and calling out for the Ancestor.
“Why are you shouting? Do you think you can call for the Ancestor so casually?”
An impatient voice came, and Duan Li saw a figure emerge from the depths of the forest. Upon seeing the person’s face, Duan Li quickly bowed respectfully.
“Grandmaster Lv!”
Duan Li said respectfully, his body tense.
Lv Xian walked up to him, looking displeased. “Why were you calling out for the Ancestor?”
Today, he had some free time and wandered into this forest. He had a vague impression of Duan Li, remembering him as a seventh-generation disciple, given the number of disciples within the Beginningless Daoist Field.
“Just now, the Ancestor taught me a cultivation technique. I wanted to thank him,” Duan Li answered truthfully. There had never been any incidents of fellow disciples harming each other within the Beginningless, so Duan Li felt no need for caution and answered whatever his grandmaster asked.
“Oh?”
Lv Xian raised his eyebrows. He believed Duan Li wouldn’t lie, especially since this was the Beginningless Daoist Field. His master hadn’t taken on new disciples for many years, let alone guided grand-disciples in cultivation.
Could there be something special about this boy?
Lv Xian scrutinized Duan Li closely, making the latter very uneasy. Duan Li wanted to escape, but he didn’t dare offend Lv Xian.
Lv Xian couldn’t discern anything unusual about Duan Li, so he casually asked, “What’s the name of the cultivation technique the Ancestor taught you?”
His master had created many techniques, and different techniques could indicate how much his master valued this boy.
“Destiny-Defying Divine Skill,” Duan Li answered cautiously.
Destiny-Defying Divine Skill!
Lv Xian was stunned, standing rooted to the spot.
Wasn’t this his father, Lv Baitian’s cultivation technique?
His father had been dead for a long time. Usually, he wouldn’t even think about his father.
Growing up, knowing his body housed another soul, he harbored deep hatred for his father, wanting to personally kill him. But gradually, he came to understand.
Because he was busy exploring the outside world, he missed his father’s funeral. He seemed indifferent, but a thorn remained in his heart.
Unexpectedly, his master still remembered his father…
Lv Xian recalled how long ago, his father often discussed with him how to cultivate Gu An into the next Sect Leader.
Those years were long gone; the specific memories were fading, and his father’s face had become blurred.
“Grandmaster Lv? Are you alright?”
Duan Li asked nervously, feeling anxious. Could this Destiny-Defying Divine Skill have some great significance?
He believed the Ancestor wouldn’t harm him, but he feared the significant background of this skill might be beyond his capacity.
Lv Xian came to his senses, showing a complex smile. “Nothing, cultivate well. Since you’ve got the true teachings from the master, your fortune is deep. Cherish it well. If you disgrace this technique, I’ll be the first to deal with you.”
These words made Duan Li’s legs tremble, making Lv Xian shake his head with a smile before turning to leave.
He needed to reflect on the past, to avoid forgetting his origins.
Lv Xian suddenly understood why his master often daydreamed. Perhaps it was to recall the past, to always remember who he was.
In the following days, the news of Duan Li receiving teachings from Gu An spread throughout the dojo, arousing curiosity among all disciples, even second-generation disciples summoned him to observe his talents and comprehension.
Unfortunately, Duan Li did not exhibit greater aptitude than other disciples. However, this did not disappoint the disciples, instead, it heightened their anticipation.
The master couldn’t possibly mistake; even if Duan Li didn’t seem exceptional, received by the master, he would certainly excel in the future.
Thus, ten years quickly passed.
Since imparting the skill to Duan Li, Gu An had not sought him out again.
This morning, he heard of a great power preaching at the Endless Dao Mountain, which piqued his interest, and he decided to attend.
The great power was a Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal, with profound Dao practice. Listening to the teachings would definitely be beneficial.
However, Gu An’s true self needed to pick medicinal herbs, so he sent a clone, suppressing its cultivation level to the Heaven-Opening Daluo Immortal Realm.
The clone moved at great speed, soon entering the Endless Dao Mountain’s domain.
In the dim sky, the majestic Dao Mountain peaks loomed amidst the spiritual fog, mysterious and solemn.
Gu An flew towards an old acquaintance, Hongya Zi, who had been very hospitable during their first meeting, introducing him to many fellow Daoists. Since Hongya Zi was also here, it was natural to go see him.
Approaching the Dao Mountain of the great power preaching, Gu An soon spotted Hongya Zi. As before, he was chatting and laughing with several cultivators, enjoying the moment.
Hongya Zi was the first to notice Gu An, exclaiming with joy, “Fellow Daoist Meng Lang, long time no see!”
