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

Chapter 406: Lifespan Samsara, The Ultimate

The proclamation of the Mortal World God startled all living beings under heaven, but the reaction within the Supreme Sect was minor.

This kind of proclamation had occurred several times before, and given that the Taicang Continent hadn't been impacted by the chaos that plagued the greater world, the majority of cultivators who heard the Mortal World God's words were merely curious and did not believe.

The beings of Taicang Continent had their own faith, and that was in Sword Venerable Fudao!

Could the Mortal World God possibly be as formidable as Sword Venerable Fudao?

Shen Zhen also expressed such sentiment, looking down on the Mortal World God.

"I've drawn him, and I've drawn the divine skills of Sword Venerable Fudao, and I truly feel that Sword Venerable Fudao is stronger," Shen Zhen earnestly said.

Gu An helplessly said, "Regardless, the fact that he can shout to the whole world means his cultivation level is beyond our imagination. We should discuss this less."

Shen Zhen glared at Gu An and said, "Look at how timid you are, what's there to be afraid of? Would he dare to come to Sword Venerable Fudao's territory?"

"Sword Venerable Fudao only protects all living beings, he doesn't intervene in personal grievances."

"That depends on the cultivation level of the visitor. With an existence like the Mortal World God, it's impossible that he came for just any individual. Sword Venerable Fudao certainly won't give him the chance."

"You speak as if you understand Sword Venerable Fudao the best."

"Nonsense, I definitely understand him better than you do!"

Watching Shen Zhen's vehement demeanor, Gu An realized he couldn't out-argue her; it seemed like no one understood Sword Venerable Fudao better than she did.

Gu An, not wishing to argue further, changed the subject and talked about other matters while his divine thought reached out to the Mortal World God.

The Mortal World God had established a dojo on a straight and majestic mountain peak, and had taken a hundred Heaven and Earth Flying Immortals as Land Immortals, seemingly preparing to promote the Divine Dao. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

These hundred Heaven and Earth Flying Immortals came from different sects, each sought out by the Mortal World God.

It is worth mentioning that Bai Ziya of Mortal World Peak was also among them.

If not for Bai Ziya's invitation, Gu An would not have joined Mortal World Peak, but since demonstrating his superior strength, their relationship had become distant, with Bai Ziya intentionally keeping his distance.

Gu An didn't know his state of mind; all he could do was to oblige him. Being a Land Immortal under the Mortal World God was in Bai Ziya's view the greatest opportunity of his life.

However, after Gu An's deduction, this path was more perilous than fortunate, as the Mortal World God was destined to confront the Immortal Dynasty.

Nearly an hour later, Shen Zhen left.

Gu An then continued to deduce Bai Ziya's destiny to enhance his own understanding of the Way of Cause and Effect.

Although the Mortal World God's proclamation had no impact on the Taicang Continent, it sparked wild thoughts among the beings overseas, especially those who suffered greatly, who clung to it as if it were a lifesaving straw, knelt to worship the heavens, and prayed for the Mortal World God's divine protection.

In the years that followed, the Divine Dao of the Mortal World God grew rapidly, and Gu An could see his qi fortune soaring.

Once the Mortal World God's qi fortune reached a point where he could contend with the Immortal Dynasty, he would launch his attack.

Time flowed gently, and twenty years swiftly passed.

North Sea Mountain.

Gu An, donning a mask, casually sat on the eaves with his legs crossed.

He pulled up his attribute panel to have a look.

[Name: Gu An]

[Life Span: 725/3,169,008,271]

[Physique: Mixed Yuan Refined Void Body]

[Cultivation Level: Taoist Hidden Immortal Realm Perfect]

...

Three billion one hundred sixty-nine million years of lifespan!

He wondered if it would suffice for breakthroughs.

Gu An thought cheerfully, suddenly feeling inspired to open a Lifespan Samsara.

Through Reincarnation Evolution, he could also deepen his grasp on cause and effect, and destiny.

He hadn't used it in many years, always restraining himself. In recent years, he had been paying close attention to the Mortal World God, able to sense the intense reincarnation cause and effect surrounding him, indicating that the Mortal World God had experienced many cycles of reincarnation.

This meant that for Great Cultivators, reincarnation was also a method of cultivation.

Gu An could also undergo reincarnation, and it would be risk-free at that.

But upon thinking of Lu Qiuxian and Long Qing, Gu An feared reflecting the reality.

After much deliberation, he felt he was being too cautious.

Regardless of how many variables arose, as long as he was growing stronger, that was what mattered.

He shouldn't be weighed down by so many burdens; even if he had descendants, how would that be an issue? If he met them, he would help; if he created karma, he would suppress it when necessary; and as for more formidable foes, no matter his choice, enemies on the path of Immortal Cultivation would keep emerging endlessly.

Everything must prioritize the Tao!

Bring it on!

After persuading himself, the eyes beneath the mask grew excited.

Start a game!

[You have spent ten million years of lifespan to initiate a Reincarnation Evolution]

[Beginning connection to Tao Rules]

[Searching for a world of reincarnation]

[You have the following options, please choose one]

[One, Great Heavenly Spirit Land]

[Two, Great Primordial Land]

[Three, Dark Heaven and Earth]

Hmm?

Why are these the three options?

Gu An frowned, annoyed by the lack of refresh options, making him somewhat uncomfortable.

The Great Primordial Land was where Lu Han had been. He too had completed the trial, ultimately being slain by the Black Profound Emperor in the River of Destiny.

No need to mention the Dark Heaven and Earth, as it was where Chu Lu and Xiao Shengtian had been, both killed by the Black Profound Emperor.

Both choices likely meant confronting the Black Profound Emperor again!

Whenever Gu An mentioned the Black Profound Emperor, he would bristle with annoyance.

The Annihilation God Emperor had suppressed Long Zhan, and could at least be considered to have eradicated a scourge for all living beings, but what about the Black Profound Emperor?

This bastard was motivated entirely by personal vendetta, and moreover, he was a higher realm bullying a lower one!

No, he couldn't allow himself to become hostile towards him. He needed to treat him with indifference.

Gu An adjusted his mindset and turned his gaze to the first option.

Great Heavenly Spirit Land!

What would happen if he chose the Great Heavenly Spirit Land?

In the Great Heavenly Spirit Land, he wouldn't panic, after all, there was no one in this Great Heaven and Earth who could threaten him for the time being.

Let's try it.

[You have chosen to reincarnate into the Great Heavenly Spirit Land.]

[Given that the Tao Rules of this land cannot conceal your talent, you will retain your ability to seize lifespans, but you won't be able to unlock stage-based functions.]

[Reincarnation Evolution begins.]

[In the first year, you were born into a Yan Clan tribe in the Desolate Ancient Continent and you were named Extreme by your father.]

[At age three, you crushed a rabbit to death, seizing six years of its lifespan—your destiny reached a turning point.]

[At age seven, your Qi-Blood reached the level of a wilderness beast, and you were proclaimed the number one Divine Son of the tribe.]

[At age twelve, you defeated all challengers within the Yan Clan tribe, becoming the champion warrior crowned by the Yan ancestors.]

Looking at the prompts before him, Gu An's expression became strange.

Tribes?

Yan Clan?

[At age fifteen, an old man came to the Yan Clan tribe, calling himself a Land Immortal, claiming knowledge of five thousand years before and after. He saw through you at a glance and wanted to tell your fortune, will you accept?]

He calculated and realized that the Great Heavenly Spirit Land had no Yan Clan tribe, which meant that this Lifespan Samsara was not set in his own time point.

He continued reading.

[At age fifteen, an old man came to the Yan Clan tribe, calling himself a Land Immortal, claiming knowledge of five thousand years before and after. He saw through you at a glance and wanted to tell your fortune, will you accept?]

Hmm?

Was this a necessary NPC encounter at the start of Reincarnation Evolution?

Gu An silently chose no.

[You refused his offer to tell your fortune, however, he didn't give up but insisted on doing so, resulting in your Qi-Blood boiling in rage and you dying on the spot.]

[At age eighteen, in pursuit of greater strength, you left the Yan Clan tribe on your own.]

[At age twenty, you condensed your Primordial Spirit, gaining a might capable of shaking gods.]

[At age twenty-one, you encountered an injured Dragon Girl by the seashore, lying on death's door, begging for your help. Will you choose to save her?]

No!

[You chose not to save her. The Dragon Girl died of a broken heart upon your refusal. Her clan brother, the Azure Dragon, leapt out from the depths of the sea and upon seeing the scene, suspected you of killing the Dragon Girl. He attacked you, and after a fierce battle, you tore the Azure Dragon to shreds.]

Gu An suddenly felt some regret.

Why did rejecting to save her lead to even bigger trouble?

[At age twenty-two, you faced a massive pursuit by an army of shrimp soldiers and crab generals, trapped on an island and cornered. Using your lifespan evolution ability, you enhanced your path of Physical Cultivation, and after days of fighting, you broke through the encirclement and condensed your Mystic Heart.]

Mystic Heart Realm at twenty-two years old?

Just how many creatures had this person killed?

Gu An couldn't see the specifics of each year, but judging by Extreme's growth rate, his killer instinct must have been tremendous.

In the years that followed, Extreme was constantly haunted by the Dragon Palace from where the Dragon Girl had come. He battled ferociously, slaying dragons and demons, with astonishing progress each year that left Gu An both thrilled and terrified.

Strength can be brittle!

It wasn't until he was forty that Gu An finally saw a chance to make a choice.

[At age forty, having stepped into the Immortal Path, you stormed into the astonishing Dragon Palace and slaughtered widely. Carrying the severed head of the Dragon Crown Prince, you confronted the grievously wounded Dragon King who knelt before you begging for mercy. Will you choose to spare the Dragon King?]

To have come this far, it was natural to eliminate the roots as well.

Moreover, the long-standing grudge between Extreme and the Dragon Palace wasn't his fault. How could he be blamed when the Palace insisted on holding Extreme responsible for the Dragon Girl's death, leading to an ever-growing hatred?

Gu An chose no.

[You executed the Dragon King and started to cultivate and heal in the Dragon Palace.]

[At age fifty, you learned the strongest legacy of the Dragon Palace, the Dragon's Divine Heaven-reaching Record.]

[At age fifty-one, you arrived at the Fallen Star Continent and made the acquaintance of a Cultivator, who invited you to join Mortal World Peak. Do you choose to join?]

Mortal World Peak?

Finally, something familiar!

Gu An immediately chose to join.

[You joined Mortal World Peak, astonishing the high ranks of Mortal World Peak in the assessment, and the Peak Master sought to take you as a disciple. Do you choose to accept?]

Accept!

[You became a disciple of Bai Qidao, the Daoist Lord of Mortal World Peak, and started to focus on your cultivation.]

[At age sixty, Bai Qidao took you to a grand conference of all sects, representing Mortal World Peak in combat, constantly slaying powerful enemies, alarming various sects with your killer instinct.]

[At age sixty-one, you won first place in the grand conference and were conferred the title of Heaven Killing Extreme Star by the Immortals.]

[At age sixty-two, you left Mortal World Peak on your own to temper yourself. Upon setting out to sea, you were ambushed and annihilated the enemy.]

[At age sixty-three, you stormed the Qi Sea Cliffs, captured the mastermind behind the ambush, but the Qi Sea Cliffs threatened you. If you dared to kill that person, they would be at endless war with you. Will you choose to stay your hand?]

The ruthless Heaven Killing Extreme Star seemed even more powerful than Long Zhan.

The key was that his aggression was not unrestrained but targeted at his enemies.

Gu An felt that even if he stayed his hand, Qi Sea Cliffs wouldn't let him go. What did endless war matter?

Had it been any other situation, he might have capitulated, but Extreme had stormed the Qi Sea Cliffs instead of sneaking in, suggesting he was capable of fighting his way out.

No!

[Ignoring the threats of Qi Sea Cliffs, you crushed that person into a mist of blood. Qi Sea Cliffs launched an onslaught against you. You didn't flee but chose to fight. After a bloody battle, you broke the morale of Qi Sea Cliffs, with no one daring to challenge you again. You left the remains of the Qi Sea Cliffs under the fearful gazes of its Cultivators.]