HPDBC Chapter 127: The Path of Primordial Return, Truly Becoming a Dragon
Chapter 127: The Path of Primordial Return, Truly Becoming a Dragon
Chapter 127: The Path of Primordial Return, Truly Becoming a Dragon
Gu An was merely curious and had no intention of investigating Lü Baitian or Lü Xian.
No matter what their identities were or what schemes they might have, as long as they didn’t affect him, he couldn’t be bothered.
The human heart is unpredictable; if one had to investigate every little thing, how exhausting would that be?
Gu An casually chatted with Lü Xian. Now, Lü Xian was extremely respectful toward him, not daring to show the slightest bit of disrespect.
After chatting for a while, Gu An finally left.
Everyone in Horizon Valley had already grown used to him not spending the night there.
After Gu An left, Lü Xian found Yi Liuyun, and they began sparring in preparation for the Golden Ranking Tournament.
Only two years remained until the tournament.
As time passed, the Land of the Nine Dynasties enjoyed peace, while the Taixuan Sect’s Golden Ranking Tournament drew the world’s attention, becoming a once-in-a-century grand event.
Two years later, as the tournament approached, cultivators flew past the skies above Xuan Valley every day.
Unlike before, the Taixuan Sect had dispatched many disciples to patrol, protecting all the outer sect errand disciples to maintain its righteous reputation.
Gu An, ranked seventy-second among the Ro, was in his pavilion, meeting with Ye Lan.
The first batch of disciples who had gone to train in the Nine Nether Path had all returned, now preparing to participate in the Golden Ranking Tournament to bring glory to the Taixuan Sect.
After years apart, Ye Lan’s aura had grown even stronger, exuding the demeanor of a true genius female cultivator.
She had faithfully followed Gu An’s advice, diligently practicing the Dao Yan Technique, which resulted in no increase in her cultivation level.
Seated across from each other, the two chatted, with Ye Lan sharing exciting stories of the Nine Nether Path while Gu An listened with great interest.
The Nine Nether Path was less of a path and more of a secret realm, where demons and ghosts ran rampant, creating their own unique ecosystem filled with rare natural treasures.
Ye Lan mentioned that she had even encountered cultivators and demon clans from beyond the Land of the Nine Dynasties.
As she described them, Gu An visualized the scenes in his mind and found them fascinating.
After a full hour of conversation, Gu An finally asked, “Are you participating in the Golden Ranking Tournament?”
Ye Lan nodded. “Yes, the elders gave me an invitation. All one hundred disciples from the Nine Nether Path must participate. The first Golden Ranking Tournament must be held in a grand manner, and we can’t allow the Taixuan Sect to lose face.”
Gu An blinked, feeling a bit helpless.
So his invitation was useless now?
Shen Zhen, Gu Yu, and Zuo Lin all had invitations, while the disciples in the valley had mediocre talent. Sending them to participate would be futile, and they would only suffer.
“Senior Brother, why don’t you join as well? Your cultivation level may not be high, but your strength is far from ordinary,” Ye Lan teased with a smile. She had always remembered how formidable Gu An’s kicking techniques were.
Since Gu An’s cultivation hadn’t improved, he must have devoted most of his time to refining his leg techniques, making his combat strength exceptional.
Gu An sighed. “I can’t even beat you. If I enter the Golden Ranking Tournament, wouldn’t that just be asking for a beating?”
Hearing this, Ye Lan didn’t press further and instead started discussing the latest events in the cultivation world.
They talked until evening before Ye Lan finally left Xuan Valley.
Gu An stood on the pavilion balcony, a smile on his face.
Ye Lan’s maximum lifespan had increased by a year. Though insignificant, it proved that the Dao Yan Technique was indeed effective.
Meanwhile, Chu Jingfeng, Lu Jiu Jia, and Xiao Chuan’s maximum lifespans hadn’t increased. This was likely due to their lack of dedication. Additionally, the spiritual energy in the Nine Nether Path was far richer than in Medicine Valley, making a significant difference.
Gu An turned back into his room and continued studying the Purple Star Array Manual.
This book had deepened his understanding of formations, bringing him closer to becoming a true Grand Ascension Stage cultivator.
A Grand Ascension Stage cultivator wasn’t just defined by their cultivation level but also by their vast life experiences and mastery of various disciplines.
Since Gu An didn’t need to cultivate, he could devote his time to other areas of knowledge.
That night.
Gu An secretly traveled to the Northern Sea Mountain Range. Hiding beneath a tree, he activated his Lifespan Barrier and then invested fifty thousand years of lifespan into the Dao Yan Technique.
Since the Dao Yan Technique was effective, he wanted to see how much he could improve it.
A flood of notifications filled his vision as the Dao Yan Technique upgraded to the Dao Xuan Technique!
Before them, a massive light screen hovered in the sky, displaying the battles in real-time.
Gu An didn't recognize the two cultivators currently dueling, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the spectacle.
As Ye Lan peeled fruit for him, she commented, “Senior Brother, the technique you taught me is way too difficult, even harder than the last one. I have no idea when I'll be able to master it.”
Gu An replied, “Cultivation isn’t supposed to be easy.”
The Dao Yan Technique could, at most, double one's maximum lifespan, whereas the Innate Reincarnation Technique could increase it several times over. If Ye Lan succeeded in mastering it, living to eight hundred years old might not be impossible.
For someone with Ye Lan’s natural aptitude, this was already a great blessing.
Ye Lan smiled. “I’ll definitely master it. Don’t worry.”
Just then, a deafening commotion erupted from the city below.
The first duel had concluded.
“The winner is Duan Xu from the Flame Sect of the Great Zhao Dynasty!”
Gu Zong’s voice echoed from the massive light screen, setting off a wave of discussions across the city.
Ye Lan gazed at the screen and smiled. “Impressive.”
Gu An nodded and took a sip of his wine.
“Gu Brother!”
A voice called from the side.
Both Gu An and Ye Lan turned their heads to see Wu Jue standing on a nearby rooftop, looking at them with a rather unpleasant expression.
It had been five years since they last saw each other.
Wu Jue was still at the ninth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, but his vitality was completely different from before.
Ignoring him for five years must have caused his maximum lifespan to skyrocket, right?
Gu An felt like he was opening a mystery box as he cautiously used his lifespan detection ability on Wu Jue.
【Wu Jue (Foundation Establishment Stage, Ninth Level): 74/350/7600】
Seven thousand six hundred years!
Damn, this guy had truly become a dragon now!
Wu Jue suddenly appeared on the same rooftop as Gu An and Ye Lan, standing just seven steps away. He frowned and asked, “Who is this woman? Are you not ashamed before Miss Shen?”
The moment he said this, Ye Lan narrowed her eyes and looked at Gu An. “Who is Miss Shen?”
Gu An felt a headache coming on and quickly replied, “This is my Junior Sister, Ye Lan. And Miss Shen? What is she compared to Ye Lan? She and I just have some minor connections, that’s all.”
Hearing this, Ye Lan’s expression softened.
Wu Jue, however, was furious. “Fine, let’s not talk about Miss Shen. But after all this time, why haven’t you come to find me?”
Ye Lan was momentarily stunned.
She had assumed Wu Jue was here to stand up for Miss Shen, but why had his tone suddenly changed?
Gu An shook his head. “Why are you being so loud? I didn’t want to disturb your cultivation. What, you want to fight me now?”
Wu Jue’s face turned red with frustration, and he muttered, “How could I possibly hit you...”
Ye Lan could tell that Wu Jue was no ordinary person. Seeing his flustered expression, she became even more curious about his relationship with Gu An.
After a moment, Gu An gestured for Wu Jue to sit down. Although reluctant, Wu Jue still sat beside him.
“Junior Sister, this is a friend of mine, Wu Jue. He’s also participating in the Golden Ranking Tournament,” Gu An introduced.
Ye Lan nodded at Wu Jue in greeting.
Scratching his head, Wu Jue added, “I was only able to join the Golden Ranking Tournament thanks to Gu Brother giving me an invitation.”
Ye Lan immediately turned to look at Gu An, her eyes filled with suspicion.
Her Senior Brother was quite capable.
Not only did he register himself, but he even secured an extra invitation for someone else.