Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Facing the threat of the Annihilation God Emperor, the Heavenly Demon Emperor showed a smile and said, "Divine Emperor, you should understand my meaning—if not for your promotion, how could I have today? It is because of this kindness that I wish to remind you of the cost of doing this."

The Annihilation God Emperor looked down at him and asked, "Have you already defected to the Battle Court?"

The Heavenly Demon Emperor replied, "The Disaster Demon Emperor did indeed seek me out, but the Battle Court cannot cross the Boundary Gate, and I have no need to defect. However, you are different; you don't belong to this universe and will leave sooner or later."

The Annihilation God Emperor fell silent.

The Heavenly Demon Emperor's eyes flickered as he said, "Why don't I help you eliminate that person, so you won't be seen as having failed Emperor Long Xin?"

Boom!

A terrifying aura burst forth from the Annihilation God Emperor's body, continuously impacting the Heavenly Demon Emperor and causing the Demonic Qi around him to disintegrate and reconvene.

The Heavenly Demon Emperor slightly bowed his head, his face cast into darkness.
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"It seems you are not sure you can eradicate the Great Heavenly Spirit Land, and you want to rely on my strength," the Annihilation God Emperor's voice sounded.

The Heavenly Demon Emperor took a deep breath and said, "Our Sky Demon Clan's existence is to eradicate the Great Heaven and Earth of the Heavenly Dao; it is our clan's mission. If I do not do it, sooner or later I will turn to dust, and my path will be in vain. Nowadays, the Great Heavenly Spirit Land has the power of Xuan You, the Sword Dao of Da Hong Sword Heaven, and the unknown origin of the Free Immortal. I indeed do not have absolute confidence. Divine Emperor, although you have transcended, you still belong to the chaos; such a stance destines you to be incompatible with the creatures of the Heavenly Dao. The descendants of the Dragon Clan, by leveraging Reincarnation and entering the Heavenly Dao, have already stood against you."

The Annihilation God Emperor retracted his aura, thought for a moment, and raised his right hand, gesturing slightly. A towering figure appeared from the darkness behind him, shrouded in flickering flames, its true face impossible to see.

The Heavenly Demon Emperor's expression changed at the sight of this figure; he couldn't help but exclaim, "Demon God Xuanhuang, how is it possible... How did you bring him..."

The Annihilation God Emperor did not reply, but gently waved his hand. The Demon God Xuanhuang opened a pair of eyes that resembled two suns of divine might, filled with an oppressing presence.

In front of these eyes, the Heavenly Demon Emperor seemed as insignificant as dust.

The Heavenly Demon Emperor took a deep breath, and a crazed and fierce expression spread across his face.

"With this power, the Great Heavenly Spirit Land will surely be eradicated!"

...

The Supreme Sect was basking in the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival, while the Third Medicine Valley had been isolated by a Formation. Within the great formation, the Blood Prison Great Saint was undergoing his Tribulation, with violent heavenly lightning incessantly striking him. He hovered high in the air, twisting his neck without feeling any pain; on the contrary, he felt quite comfortable.

Gu An stood on a high platform, using his own Daoist Intent to accelerate the Blood Prison Great Saint's Heavenly Tribulation.

At this moment, the Blood Prison Great Saint had already stepped into the Loose Immortal Realm, adapting to the changes within his body.

Everyone in the valley watched this scene, conversing among themselves.

Invisibly, they each had their own realizations; this was because Gu An's Daoist Intent enveloped the entire Medicine Valley, letting everyone enjoy it.

A grand celebration, naturally, couldn't just be to watch the Blood Prison Great Saint's breakthrough. Those who came to Medicine Valley were either friends with him or honored guests of the sect, considering it a gift for the Spring Festival.

Many people believed that the Supreme Sect relied on Sword Venerable Fudao, but Gu An felt that the Supreme Sect also helped him cover up a lot and indeed respected him at the higher levels. Even if there were calculations, they were outside the Third Medicine Valley and did not disturb his quiet cultivation.

Over a thousand years, the Supreme Sect had experienced bumps and turbulence, but it had always been able to correct its mistakes. Overall, Gu An was quite satisfied with the Supreme Sect, which was why he was willing to offer such a grand gift.

"The pursuit of Immortal Cultivation and enlightenment are equally important. Many of you are busy with Qi Absorption Cultivation, focusing on becoming stronger, which may become an obsession and lead to inner demons. My mount has been sitting in meditation for years, perceiving the natural world, and that is why he has become an immortal..."

Gu An's voice rose, his words clearly reaching every person's ears, sinking them into contemplation.

Gu An wasn't just talking; although the Blood Prison Great Saint's strength had nothing to do with enlightening the path, perceiving the natural world was also a route, and its potential was higher than that of Qi Absorption Cultivation.

"If one can attain the Dao, mana will come naturally."

The majority of cultivators busied themselves with Qi Absorption Cultivation, neglecting the comprehension of nature. Their utilitarian mindset also made them restless, leading to extreme paths.

What Gu An spoke of was not enlightenment like Wu Jue's, but rather the comprehension of the Great Dao. The Great Dao is omnipresent, and even a trace of realization is worth more than a thousand years of arduous cultivation.

Even without enlightenment, occasional meditation could soothe the restlessness in one's heart, making the journey ahead more stable.

There is an old Chinese saying that haste makes waste, which also applies to the pursuit of immortality.

Gu An spoke gently, guiding all the guests with his Dao. Even the strong figures like Jue Luo Sword Monarch and the man in white robe fell into deep thought.

Xu Jie stood among the crowd, feeling profoundly enlightened.

In fact, over the years, he felt very impatient, with anger brewing in his heart. If not dispersed, it could become a heart demon in the future.

Right now, listening to his master's voice, his heart fell into an unprecedented calm. It was a very comfortable sensation.

Time flew swiftly.

With Gu An's help, the Blood Prison Great Saint's Tribulation Crossing process was extremely fast.

As dusk arrived, the Heavenly Tribulation dissipated.

The Blood Prison Great Saint successfully crossed the Tribulation and became a Loose Immortal Realm first layer being!

He was able to leap directly over the Nirvana Realm, thanks in large part to the medicinal herbs and elixirs that Gu An had invested in him over the years.

Feeling the powerful cultivation level of the Loose Immortal Realm, the Blood Prison Great Saint had an urge to let out a long howl, but he restrained himself.

He descended from the sky and landed in front of Gu An, knelt on one knee, and with a fist in palm, saluted, "Thank you, master, for your grace. I will forever serve by your side!"

His voice was loud and clear, causing many people to awaken. This public declaration also confirmed that his becoming an immortal was a gift from Gu An.

The thunderclouds in the sky hadn't yet dispersed, and the edges of the clouds were tinged with a reddish glow as nightfall approached.

Gu An helped the Blood Prison Great Saint up and then turned to look at the audience below. Seeing that most of them had already awakened, he raised his hand and smiled, "Ladies and gentlemen, it is the New Year festival, time to drink and be merry!"

As his words fell, An Xin gestured with a wave of her hand, and a large number of Medicine Valley Disciples started to move.

Boom! Boom! Boom…

Fireworks rose from the mountains at the edge of Medicine Valley, their thunderous sounds awakening everyone still immersed in the contemplation of the heavens and the earth.

Suddenly awakened, they felt a sense of loss and even wished to recapture their previous experience.

They started to seriously consider Gu An's words about comprehending nature.

The New Year celebration at the Third Medicine Valley officially began, and Gu An, accompanied by the Blood Prison Great Saint, stepped off the stage. He immediately found himself in the spotlight, while many surrounded the Blood Prison Great Saint, lavishing praises and asking him about his experience of becoming immortal.

The Blood Prison Great Saint stood with hands on hips, full of vigor. He spoke openly about the power of a Loose Immortal.

His gaze turned to the distance, where he fixed his eyes on the White Spirit Rat beneath the Mystic Pure Tree, frightening it so much that it immediately burrowed underground, vanishing from sight.

The Blood Prison Great Saint cracked a grin, his horned and blood-red hair making him look like an Asura in this world, his smile eerily thrilling.