If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 77 The World's Attention: What is a Sword Cultivator?

Seeing Gu An walking from the mouth of the valley, Wu Xin quickly ran over.

Lu Jiujia was also practicing with the handyman disciples. Now he was Wuxin's right-hand man. He just looked at Gu An from afar and did not walk over.

Although he had been back for several years, Lu Jiujia still dared not face Gu An. He would avoid seeing her as much as possible because he felt he had let Gu An down.

Gu An gave him so many pills, but he went astray and eventually became a cripple. He regrets it now.

He even felt that he deserved his fate, after all, he had indeed done a lot of bad things in the Demon Exorcism Hall, and he deserved his punishment.

Gu An didn't specifically try to persuade Lu Jiujia, which allowed the boy to calm down and reflect.

"Senior brother, the spiritual energy sank again last night. Although it wasn't as severe as before, you still need to be careful when you go out recently," Wu Xin said to Gu An.

Gu An nodded and said, "I came back because I sensed something about this. How is the situation at Medicine Valley?"

"I wasn't affected. By the way, Senior Brother, are you going to watch the final battle between the Great Yu Sword Madman and the Fu Dao Sword Venerable?"

"Sword Master Fudao has agreed to participate?"

"No, but the news is spreading like wildfire, so the Sword Master Fudao should show up."

The two chatted as they walked toward the attic.

Now, Xuan Valley has recruited another batch of handyman disciples, and those handyman disciples frequently glance at Gu An while practicing their exercises.

They were very curious about the real valley master.

It is said that a new outer disciple is born in this medicine valley every few years. How could they not look forward to it?

After chatting with Wuxin for a few minutes, Gu An went upstairs to make some new clothes for Anhao and Anxin.

Half an hour later, he went to the Third Medicine Valley to inspect his own medicine valley.

The Third Medicine Valley was too vast; he had to inspect it personally to avoid any oversights.

The death of a medicinal herb means the loss of its lifespan!
The disciples of the Third Medicine Valley were also discussing the sinking of spiritual energy the night before, with various speculations. Gu An chatted with them for a few minutes.

Gu An did not leave until dusk.

……

The sky was crimson, and the mountains and forests were dark.

An Hao stood on a tree branch, gazing into the distance, trying to find Gu An's figure.

Under the tree, Anxin asked nervously, "What if Master doesn't come back?"

"No, Master said he would come back, and he definitely will!" An Hao said in a deep voice, his tone firm.

Actually, he wasn't sure either, but he was just pretending to be calm.

The thought that his master might not come back made him feel wronged and he wanted to cry, but he was reassured that he absolutely could not cry down there.

His father once told him that boys can cry, but they should never cry in front of women.

A hand suddenly landed on Anxin's head, startling her so much that she instinctively screamed and jumped away.

Upon hearing this, An Hao immediately turned around and saw the figure he had been looking forward to all day. Overjoyed, he excitedly exclaimed, "Master!"

He jumped down and rushed towards Gu An, hugging his waist, just like An Xin had done that morning.

When An Xin recognized Gu An, she was equally excited and rushed over to hug him.

Although they had only known each other for two days, Gu An already held an unshakeable place in their hearts.

Gu An pressed down on one head with each hand, pushed them away, and said softly, "Cultivate diligently. If you don't practice hard, I will abandon you."

“If we make a name for ourselves, will you stay?” An Hao asked.

Gu An took out two sets of clothes from his storage bag and said, "Didn't I tell you that you will have to go to the Tai Xuan Sect in the future? I won't accompany you for the rest of your lives. I will leave when you are strong enough to protect yourselves."

Upon hearing this, An Hao's face instantly darkened, and An Xin pursed her lips, her eyes quickly turning red.

Ignoring their emotions, Gu An distributed the clothes in his hands to them and then led them towards the river in the mountains.

Half an hour later, An Hao and An Xin had changed into new clothes and even tidied their hair. It has to be said that the two of them looked like a perfect couple after changing into their new clothes. No wonder the monster left them until the end; it was probably reluctant to eat them.

Gu An decided to spend every night with them from now on, and return to Tai Xuan Sect during the day.

There were no powerful demonic creatures within a thousand miles, but there were quite a few villages and towns, making it safe for them to cultivate here.

And so, the days passed.

The one-month deadline finally arrived.

The outer city was overcrowded, and even the mountains outside the city gates were filled with cultivators meditating. Disciples from the other seven outer cities, the four inner cities, and the main city of the sect came to watch the battle, and even disciples from other sects came to observe.

The Tai Xuan Sect failed to stop the matter, causing it to become a topic of discussion throughout the cultivation world of the Taicang Dynasty.

Standing proudly before the south gate, Han Ming had his eyes closed, a sword case laid out before him, his hands resting on the top of the case, the warm late summer breeze ruffling his robes.

Many cultivators on the city wall watched him and discussed among themselves.

"I wonder if Sword Master Fudao will come."

"I think it's better not to come. If we come, our true identities will be exposed, and there will definitely be endless trouble in the future."

"It comes naturally. He's so powerful, so what if he reveals his true form? Who in this world can defeat him?"

"It is said that the Sword Master Fudao is the sect leader. The reason he does not show himself is that he wants to create another powerful force in Taixuan Sect that is comparable to the sect leader." "I heard that the Great Yu Sword Madman has surpassed the Nascent Soul stage for many years. If this battle really breaks out, he will surely be remembered for all time."

Zuo Lin and his father, Zuo Yijian, also stood on the city wall, looking down at Han Ming's figure.

Zuo Lin's face was full of worry. He had already become Han Ming's disciple, so he was naturally worried about Han Ming's safety.

Jiang Qiong and Hu Mo, who was at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, stood on a huge gourd, suspended in the air, and were also discussing the upcoming battle.

Ye Lan stood atop a tall building, gazing at the South Gate in the distance. The sky was a clear blue, cloudless, and the mountains outside the city were undulating, but she could not see the figure of the Sword Master Fudao.

Standing beside her were a dozen or so disciples of the Enforcement Hall, all of whom were her subordinates, including Zhen Qin, and they all looked very excited.

Five miles away, Shen Zhen, wearing a black veil, stood atop the pagoda, also looking towards the south gate with expectant eyes.

This sword-wielding duel, which had been brewing for a month, had captured the attention of the entire Tai Xuan Sect, and even the cultivation world was waiting for the outcome.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Han Ming kept his eyes closed and waited patiently.

at the same time.

Fifteen thousand miles away.

In the spacious mountain forest, Gu An was instructing An Hao on sword practice.

An Hao reached the second level of Qi Refining in just three days, and is now at the third level of Qi Refining. So today, Gu An will teach him the sword techniques of the Tai Cang Jing Shen Sword, giving him a means of combat.

Anxin was still cultivating, gathering her first wisp of spiritual energy.

The difference in their abilities is like a chasm!
Gu An only taught him once, and An Hao memorized the sword moves, making it very easy for Gu An to teach him.

Is this what it feels like to teach a genius?
No wonder great cultivators dote on geniuses; even he seems to have a slight preference for An Hao.

While practicing his swordsmanship, An Hao asked curiously, "Master, what's the name of this sword technique?"

He held a wooden sword, yet his movements were sharp and powerful.

"Tai Cang Jing Shen Sword, you are the only one who has mastered my sword technique. Do not disgrace this sword technique in the future," Gu An said.

With An Hao's talent, he would definitely be revered in the Tai Xuan Sect. If he were to become the successor of the Sword Venerable of the Dao, it would be even more extraordinary.

In the future, if the Tai Xuan Sect wants to suppress An Hao, they will have to consider whether it is worthwhile to deal with the Sword Venerable Fu Dao.

"The Divine Sword of Tai Cang..."

An Hao muttered to himself, his eyes shining. He could feel the exquisite nature of this sword technique. Every time he practiced the sword moves, he gained new insights, a feeling that captivated him.

The sound of swords slashing echoed through the mountains and forests. Gu An stood to the side, watching quietly. His face was covered by a wooden mask, preventing An Hao from seeing his expression.

In the distance, An Xin opened her eyes and looked on, her eyes filled with envy.

She also wanted to practice swordsmanship.

An hour later.

An Hao had actually mastered sword energy. With a swing of his sword, the sword energy swept across, brushing past Gu An and striking the tree trunk behind him, leaving a small sword mark.

After mastering sword energy, An Hao seemed to have unlocked his full potential, becoming even faster and wielding his sword with fluid grace and speed. The spiritual energy in the mountains and forests gradually began to flow towards him.

Gu An watched with growing nervousness.

What kind of monster is this?

He felt he had made a huge mistake. If he hadn't saved An Hao, An Hao would have already perished in the demon's belly, and there would never have been such a prodigy in the world.

He began to mourn for Li Ya, who wanted to be famous throughout the world, as well as other unparalleled geniuses such as Ji Xiaoyu, Lü Xian, and Zhou Tongyou. "Sorry, the title of the number one in the world will belong to my disciple from now on."

Gu An himself wasn't interested in being the best in the world. After all, even if he became invincible, he might still encounter enemies from the heavens. What he pursued was the end of the path of cultivation, and he believed that there was definitely more to it than just this one world.

It wasn't until noon that Gu An spoke up: "Stop."

Upon hearing this, An Hao immediately sheathed his sword. He was covered in sweat and panting heavily, but his face was full of energy and his eyes were bright as torches.

"Master, how am I doing?" An Hao asked with a smug smile, already showing signs of ambition at the age of twelve.

Gu An said, "You are too concerned about the sword in your hand. Remember, the sword is not in your hand, but in your heart. Whatever your heart desires can become a sword. Go and pick a leaf."

Upon hearing this, An Hao scratched his head and then walked to the side.

Gu An waved to An Xin, who was eagerly waiting. An Xin immediately smiled and quickly got up and ran over.

"Xin'er, go pick a leaf too," Gu An said softly.

Rest assured, do as instructed immediately.

A few breaths later, the two approached Gu An, curious about what he was going to do.

Gu An first picked up the leaf from An Hao's hand and said, "A true swordsman can display the power of an unparalleled divine sword even when holding an ordinary leaf."

He held a leaf between two fingers of his right hand and gently waved it towards the distance. The leaf flew out, and An Hao and An Xin followed to look.

boom!
A sudden gust of wind whipped their hair into disarray, and they stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.

Suddenly, the leaf burst forth with terrifying sword energy, shattering the forest in front of it and hurtling towards the horizon with unparalleled domineering momentum, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

A clearing ten zhang wide appeared in the forest ahead, dust flying everywhere, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

That direction is precisely the direction of the outer gate of the Tai Xuan Sect!
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