Chapter 333: Seniors

Chapter 333 Seniors

Three days passed in a flash.

That morning, Gu An brought An Xin to the Mortal Peak early. He didn’t bring the Blood Prison Grand Sage along, leaving the ox-eyed demon feeling wronged.

The reason he left the Blood Prison Grand Sage behind was because Gu An had acquaintances in the Thunder Sea Demonic Domain, and bringing him might be inconvenient.

As for An Xin, with the special mask Gu An had made for her, she was almost unrecognizable.

Thanks to cultivating the Myriad Forms Qi Technique, An Xin could also conceal her aura—high-level cultivators never relied on appearance alone to identify someone.

Upon reaching Ding Tian Peak, Gu An sat in the room reading, while An Xin also had a book open, though she kept glancing out the window, waiting for Daoist Yongnian and his companion.

Near noon, Daoist Yongnian finally arrived. Aside from Fu Shenxiu, he brought along a female cultivator.

She was at the second level of the Free Soaring Immortal stage—lower than Fu Shenxiu—but clearly older, likely someone sent to guide them.

Sure enough!

Daoist Yongnian introduced, “This is my Junior Sister. Her Daoist name is Yongxin, also known as Fairy Yongxin. She’ll lead the way to the Thunder Sea Demonic Domain. I’ll remain here at Mortal Peak to keep watch, just in case something goes wrong.”

Fairy Yongxin gave Gu An a respectful salute, which he returned.

“Let’s go then,” Gu An said directly.

If they could handle things today, all the better. Another batch of herbs in the Hidden Realm had just matured—he was planning to harvest them soon.

Fairy Yongxin had no objections. They moved to the courtyard, where she raised her hand and summoned a small red building. The building quickly expanded, enveloping Gu An, Fu Shenxiu, and An Xin, then turned into a streak of red light and disappeared into the sky.

Daoist Yongnian stood in the courtyard, staring after the red building with a look of concern in his eyes.

Inside the grand hall of the red pavilion, Fairy Yongxin invited Gu An to sit and chat while An Xin looked around curiously.

“You can have a look around. There’s nothing dangerous here,” Fairy Yongxin said with a gentle smile.

Her looks weren’t breathtaking, but when she smiled, she radiated warmth and grace—easy to like.

An Xin glanced at Gu An. When she saw him nod, she mustered up the courage to wander off.

Fu Shenxiu sat across from Gu An, his expression calm.

“There’s already been Free Soaring Immortal cultivators sighted in the Thunder Sea Demonic Domain. Over the past hundred thousand years, a peerless Grand Demon has supposedly risen—after cultivating for a hundred millennia, he stepped into the Free Soaring Immortal realm. He commands an uncountable number of demon soldiers. His faction cannot be underestimated,” Fairy Yongxin explained.

Gu An had already used his divine sense to scan the Thunder Sea Demonic Domain. It was indeed dangerous, and the number of Immortal-level entities there was difficult to estimate—but to him, it wasn’t a big deal.

As she gave a breakdown of the domain’s powers, Fairy Yongxin observed Gu An’s expression. Seeing how composed he remained, she felt a little more at ease.

So he really is a Mystic Celestial Immortal.

Historically, Mortal Peak had produced Mystic Celestial Immortals before. Those who reached that level usually left for the Outer Realms or sought opportunities in the Holy Court. Few remained on the Mortal Peak.

They had discussed Meng Lang’s (Gu An’s alias) reasons for coming to Mortal Peak many times and ultimately decided to try to recruit him.

If things went well this time, Meng Lang would truly be one of them.

Fairy Yongxin named several Free Soaring Immortals. In the Heavenly Spirit Great Realm, those who reached that stage were mostly renowned cultivators with long histories—many had crossed paths before.

But a sudden dark horse like Meng Lang—she had only seen this one. She suspected the name was fake but didn’t confront him.

After she finished, Gu An turned to the silent Fu Shenxiu and said, “Don’t worry. As long as the Earth Origin Divine Soul still exists, it’s yours.”

Fu Shenxiu quickly thanked him, emotions swirling in his heart.

He still felt bitter about Gu An taking Qingtian Peak, but hearing these words sparked a deep admiration within him.

This is what a cultivator should be like—so bold, so fearless!

He thought back to Gu An effortlessly seizing Qingtian Peak, and his eyes burned with awe.

In truth, more than Qingtian Peak, he longed for the Earth Origin Divine Soul.

Supreme Immortal Treasures were external things. Legends said that true peak Immortals would one day forge their own treasures. He had always believed he could ascend the Nine Heavens of the Immortal Dao.

He cared more about enhancing his own power than obtaining external tools!

As the conversation continued, Fu Shenxiu began to speak more freely, sharing intelligence about specific Free Soaring Immortals.

Fairy Yongxin felt a bit relieved. She had known there was tension between the two but hadn’t expected Gu An to give Fu Shenxiu an olive branch.

So... he wasn’t hard to get along with after all.

When An Xin returned to Gu An’s side, she could feel the harmonious atmosphere and wasn’t surprised at all. In her eyes, her Master always knew how to get along with others—always well-mannered and approachable.

“Let me help you speed this up,” Gu An suddenly said with a smile.

Fairy Yongxin’s expression changed instantly—she could feel the vast, oceanic mana pouring from Gu An.

The red pavilion’s speed surged dramatically!

Fairy Yongxin kept her shock in check and asked, “Fellow Daoist, have you been to the Thunder Sea Demonic Domain before?”

“No, but I’ve scanned it with my divine sense before. It’s not simple. What you’ve seen is only the surface. There’s a Mystic Celestial Immortal hiding inside—that’s our biggest obstacle,” Gu An replied casually, lifting his tea to sip.

Mystic Celestial Immortal?

Fairy Yongxin couldn’t maintain her composure—her brows furrowed instinctively.

Fu Shenxiu was equally shaken. To speak those words so casually... just how high was this man’s cultivation?

An Xin was full of curiosity.

Mystic Celestial Immortal—was that the realm above Roving Immortal?

Since neither Fairy Yongxin nor Fu Shenxiu had mentioned the Celestial Ascension Stage, she mistakenly assumed Mystic Celestial came directly after Roving Immortal.

“He must be at least fifth level in the Mystic Celestial realm...” Fairy Yongxin thought to herself, her gaze filled with reverence and anticipation as she looked at Gu An.

After that, she no longer called him “Fellow Daoist,” but addressed him as “Senior.” Gu An accepted the title without protest.

An Xin sat straighter, feeling proud by association.

RUMBLE—

Deafening thunder shook the sea. Towering waves surged and crashed. A black eagle darted through the stormy skies.

Standing on its back, Li Ya furrowed his brows. “We just got in, and already the demonic pressure is this intense? That old guy better not be screwing me over.”

The Divine Anomaly Spirit on his shoulder nodded vigorously. “I knew something was off about him. Calls himself ‘Seeker of Immortality Daoist’? Sounds like a scam!”

Li Ya relaxed slightly and muttered, “Well, since I’m already here, might as well make the most of it. If I can’t find a technique for Body Cultivation, maybe I’ll hunt a few demonic treasures to boost my blood and energy.”

He drew the longsword from his waist—a slender blade that gleamed coldly in the pouring rain.

Boom!

The distant sea suddenly erupted. A monstrous shadow burst from the depths—immense like a mountain, it shot up and vanished into the storm clouds above.

The black eagle beneath Li Ya’s feet instantly slowed, not daring to get closer.