Watching the utterly nervous An Shengtian, Gu An reined in his smile and said, âYou can only live to twenty-five.â
At these words, An Shengtianâs face drastically changed.
Over the years, his cultivation level had risen rapidly, giving him hope, only to be told that he could only live to twenty-five. How could he accept that?
Jiang Shi was equally frightened. He couldnât see any issues with An Shengtian, but he wouldnât question Gu Anâs judgment.
He quickly asked, âMaster, is there really no solution? Canât immortal cultivation change fate?â
Gu An answered, âThere is, and itâs to sever your karmic ties and bloodline with An Hao. By doing so, from now on, the An family will forget you as if you were never born into their world, though those unrelated to the An family could still remember you.â
An Shengtian was stunned, and Jiang Shi was also scared. What kind of method was this?
Jiang Shi, recalling that Gu An was Sword Venerable Fudao, immediately calmed down, while An Shengtian grew curious about the real identity of Gu An.
âSever them, then sever them, I am willing!â An Shengtian gritted his teeth.
Although, over the years, under Jiang Shiâs guidance, his hostility towards An Hao had waned, he still didnât acknowledge An Hao in his heart.
In his view, An Haoâs bloodline was far from a glory but a shame instead.
Gu An said, âThink about your deceased father, your grandfather, and also your mother, your sister; they will all forget you.â
An Shengtian opened his mouth but couldnât be as resolute as before.
Gu An had Jiang Shi make tea for him; he wanted to see what decision An Shengtian would make.
Although Jiang Shi wanted to interject, he understood the meaning behind Gu Anâs instruction to pour tea: he was to stay out of it.
An Shengtian clenched his fists, his mind filled with memories of time spent with his family.
Unwilling!
Why should he!
Suddenly, An Shengtian decided to accept his fate, just like the two words left by An Hao.
Resigned!
But when he thought of the deep hatred borne from his fatherâs and grandfatherâs blood, he couldnât convince himself.
How could he protect his living family members without strong cultivation?
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Just as Gu An was about to lift the tea that Jiang Shi had brewed, An Shengtian said solemnly, âSever! I must sever! I need to become stronger; even if they forget me, I must have the strength to protect them. They may not remember me, but as long as I remember them, that is enough!â
A look of gratification flashed in Gu Anâs eyes; at least for now, An Shengtian thought more about protecting his family rather than revenge.
He didnât oppose An Shengtianâs desire for revenge, but he hoped that revenge wouldnât be the sole purpose of An Shengtianâs life.
Gu An drank the tea in one go and then stood up, his gaze falling upon An Shengtian.
The gold pattern on his forehead began to emit a golden light, as if an eye had appeared on his forehead, leaving An Shengtian and Jiang Shi wide-eyed.
Boom!
The scene around them abruptly changed, removing the pavilionâs furnishings from their view, and they found themselves in a space that was surreal and eerie.
The two instinctively turned their heads but could see nothing; they just felt an inexplicable panic.
Gu An picked up the Fate Determining Pen, pointing it at An Shengtian.
An Shengtian had seen the Fate Determining Pen before and hadnât thought much of it, but at this moment, it seemed so terrifying.
Jiang Shi felt the same, and looking again at the crown on Gu Anâs head, he also felt its extraordinary nature.
Could it be that his master was a treasure all over?
His eyes were full of awe and fervor, wishing he could prostrate himself to his master right there.
To cultivate under such a powerful figure, he felt so fortunate!
âAre you ready, An Shengtian?â
Gu An asked emotionlessly, causing An Shengtianâs throat to bob.
âI forgot to tell you,â Gu An said, âthe An in your An Family is taken from my name. Even if the An Family forgets you, as long as you follow me, you will never be separated from the An Family.â These words made An Shengtianâs eyes widen in disbelief.
Sword Venerable Fudao!
An Shengtian felt like he had been hit by a pleasant surprise. Just as he was about to speak, Gu An suddenly brandished his pen, and with a single stroke, An Shengtian felt as though he had been struck by lightning, his entire body frozen in place.
His complexion drastically changed; he wanted to speak, but found himself incapable.
He could feel something being shed from himâno, being abandoned!
An endless tide of loneliness overwhelmed him, and he fell into an unprecedented fear, his eyes unexpectedly brimming over with tears.
At that moment, he was like a lost child, wanting to crouch down and hold himself.
âYour talent may not equal Haoâs, but can your will surpass his?â
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Gu Anâs voice reached him, like dawnâs light chasing away the darkness from An Shengtianâs inner world.
An Shengtian looked up to see Gu An and Jiang Shi standing before him, Jiang Shi looking anxious and seemingly trying to say something, but An Shengtian couldnât hear a thing.
His gaze rested on Gu An, who was looking back at him calmly.
For some reason, he didnât feel distanced; instead, he sensed a kind of power.
I cannot let down my masterâs expectations!
An Shengtian gritted his teeth and forcefully suppressed the negative emotions in his heart, his body trembling as if he were in a chilly cellar.
At that moment, Gu Anâs brow furrowed, and he shifted his right footâsuddenly, an explosive burst of Demonic Qi enveloped the surrounding space.
Jiang Shi turned his head, looking towards Gu An with astonishment.
Gu An remained silent, waiting for the threads of An Shengtianâs fate to be stripped away.
âArenât you afraid of the Heavenly Daoâs backlash, Daoist Friend, for changing the fate of a person entangled with the karma of the Heavenly Dao?â
An indifferent voice came from outside the Demonic Qi, startling Jiang Shi into hastily turning around.
How could there be someone else?
Gu An lifted his head, his gaze piercing through the Demonic Qi, crossing the void, to peer into another mysterious and dark space. Within it flowed a magnificent river, emanating radiant auroras, neither its source nor endpoint visible.
The River of Destiny!
A figure stood atop the River of Destiny.
The figure shone with a silvery light, with only their silhouette discernible.
Gu An couldnât see through to their true form, but he could sense the other had locked onto his position.
He had already employed the Supreme Concealing Void technique, rendering the space around him impenetrable to peering eyes; thus, he wasnât worried.
Moreover, the River of Destiny was incredibly distant from him; the other party was merely communicating, with no intention of descending into the Great Heavenly Spirit Land.
âDo you wish to warn or stop me?â Gu An asked.
The voice of the silvery figure carried through. âI intend to warn. I drift within the River of Destiny and cannot descend upon the world, you need not worry. I can see that you, Daoist Friend, have stepped onto the Way of Cause and Effect. One day, we shall meet. I will await you by the River of Destiny.â
Gu An seemed to think of something; his expression turned strange as he continued to ask, âMay I know the name of my Daoist Friend?â
âI have no Daoist title, only a common name, which is likely unknown; my name is Lu Qiuxian.â
Hearing the name, Gu An fell silent.
Jiang Shi didnât even dare to breathe too heavily.
The River of Destiny!
The Way of Cause and Effect!
And Lu Qiuxian!
Just the sound of it was terrifyingâis this the world of the Immortal Path Realm?
While shocked, Jiang Shi felt an unprecedented ambition and resolve stirring within him.
One day, he too would visit the River of Destiny!
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