Gu An chose to accept the invitation to join the Xuanqing Immortal Sect, hoping that Hei Xuan would walk a righteous path within the sect. Excessive killing was never a good thing.

[You chose to join the Xuanqing Immortal Sect. The woman in white was pleased and introduced you to the sect. During your conversation, you learned her name—Bai Xian Fairy. Under Bai Xian Fairy’s guidance, you officially joined Xuanqing Immortal Sect and stepped into the Xuanqing Great World.]

Xuanqing Great World?

Gu An pondered. He knew that a Great Thousand World was the collective term for a complete universe, and before Heavenly Spirit Grand Heaven was shattered, it had also been a Great Thousand World.

Not all Great Thousand Worlds were fragmented like Heavenly Spirit Great World. The true strength of an intact Great Thousand World remained uncertain, even to Gu An, because he had never witnessed one before.

More notifications continued appearing before his eyes. Bai Xian Fairy introduced Hei Xuan to her master, allowing him to become her junior brother.

In the following years, Hei Xuan no longer slaughtered indiscriminately. Instead, he followed his master and Bai Xian Fairy in cultivation.

The more peaceful things became, the more uneasy Gu An felt.

There was an unsettling sense that something big was going to happen.

Hei Xuan cultivated in Xuanqing Immortal Sect for over a hundred years, as if he had completely forgotten about avenging Luo Shen Yuan.

[At age one hundred seventy-eight, the Xuanqing Immortal Sect hosted the Ten-Thousand-Year Dao Assembly, drawing cultivators from countless sects across the world. From Bai Xian Fairy, you learned that she admired an extraordinary genius known as Ziwei Emperor. You quietly memorized the name and began gathering information about him. When the Ten-Thousand-Year Dao Assembly began, you stood upon the Sea of Clouds, witnessing the unrivaled aura of Ziwei Emperor among the disciples. That single glance extinguished all your interest in observing further, and you returned to your cave for seclusion.]

As more training-related notifications followed, Gu An’s curiosity grew.

What kind of presence did Ziwei Emperor possess to strike Hei Xuan so deeply with just a single glance?

He bore the title ‘Emperor’, and in the future, Hei Xuan would also become Black Xuan Emperor.

Could this be the reason why?

[At age two hundred fourteen, Bai Xian Fairy came to you, saying she planned to embark on a journey of training, which would take at least a hundred years. Concerned for her safety, you wanted to accompany her, but Bai Xian Fairy told you not to worry. Do you insist on following her?]

If it had been before, Gu An would definitely have chosen no, to prevent his past reincarnations from developing emotional attachments.

But then he remembered Yang Xian, who buried his wife without ever truly being with her.

Perhaps, endlessly preventing attachments was not always a good thing.

Besides, this lifetime had been particularly cruel to Hei Xuan.

He had no family, no friends, and even his master had died.

Setting aside any prejudices against Black Xuan Emperor, Gu An decided to truly treat Hei Xuan as himself—without distinction.

He chose to insist on following Bai Xian Fairy.

[You insisted on following Bai Xian Fairy. She gazed at you, staring long enough to make you uneasy. Suddenly, she smiled and said, ‘Don’t drag me down.’ Upon hearing this, you also smiled. Looking at your senior sister, as radiant as the moon in the sky, you silently vowed to protect her for a lifetime.]

[At age two hundred fifteen, you followed Bai Xian Fairy out to sea, stopping on a deserted island. While Bai Xian Fairy gathered herbs, you meditated on the beach. Eventually, Bai Xian Fairy decided to stay on the island to refine pills, and every pill she created, she had you taste first.]

[At age two hundred seventeen, you left the island and ventured deeper into the ocean. You encountered a human cultivator’s ship besieged by demonic beasts. You chose to intervene. Having found unclaimed demonic beasts, you couldn’t resist slaughtering them. Afterward, Bai Xian Fairy warned you not to kill excessively. She reminded you that the Xuanqing Immortal Sect was not only a sect for humans, but for all living beings. There were no distinctions of race in the eyes of an immortal sect. You promised there would not be a next time.]

Seeing Bai Xian Fairy admonish Hei Xuan, Gu An felt that his decision had been correct.

Lifespan Evolution could be a powerful asset, and there were many ways to use it. As long as Hei Xuan didn’t develop an addiction to slaughter, it was fine.

Gu An was certain Hei Xuan would not abandon his Lifespan Evolution, but as long as he could restrain himself, it would be a good thing.

Hei Xuan continued traveling with Bai Xian Fairy, embarking on treasure-hunting adventures, saving lives, subduing demons, and delivering wandering souls to peace.

Their journey was filled with excitement.

They encountered dangers, suffered severe injuries, and yet always managed to survive together.

Bai Xian Fairy had saved Hei Xuan, and Hei Xuan had saved her.

Neither of them had truly been a burden to the other.

[At age three hundred seven, you stumbled upon a battle for a great treasure. Among those fighting was none other than Ziwei Emperor, the very figure Bai Xian Fairy admired. He fought alone against over a hundred powerful immortals, ultimately crushing them all. Bai Xian Fairy was in awe of his strength. Even you had to admit that Ziwei Emperor was truly formidable. After the battle, Ziwei Emperor approached you both. He clearly recognized Bai Xian Fairy and invited her to visit his Daoist academy. Bai Xian Fairy politely declined. Then, Ziwei Emperor turned his gaze to you and extended the same invitation. Do you accept?]

No.

Absolutely not.

Gu An immediately made his choice.

He was already annoyed by Ziwei Emperor.

Could he not see that Hei Xuan and Bai Xian Fairy were traveling together?

Why did he have to intervene?

[You refused Ziwei Emperor’s invitation to visit his Daoist academy. He did not insist and quickly left. You turned to Bai Xian Fairy and asked why she declined. She looked at you and asked in return, ‘Why should I go?’ You both exchanged smiles, understanding each other without words.]

[At age three hundred eight, you and Bai Xian Fairy arrived at the tallest mountain in this land, rumored to be home to an immortal. You decided to ascend in search of this immortal. The moment you stepped onto the mountain, you realized your spiritual energy was sealed, forcing you to climb as mere mortals.]

[At age three hundred nine, after a year of climbing, you finally reached the mountainside, where you spotted a small courtyard. Inside sat an old man resting, fanning himself leisurely. To your shock, he was the same Daoist who had once tried to tell your fortune in the lower realm. He recognized you as well and chuckled, saying, ‘We meet again at last.’ This piqued Bai Xian Fairy’s curiosity. Upon learning that you had encountered this Daoist in the lower realm, Bai Xian Fairy regarded him with newfound reverence. Without further words, the old Daoist tossed two ancient manuals toward you before retreating into his house. You picked up the manuals and began studying them.]

[At age three hundred twenty, after eleven years of training, you finally mastered one of the divine abilities within the manual. At that moment, the old Daoist stepped out for the first time and praised you, saying you possessed the fate to walk the path of an emperor. However, he noted that you were suppressing your true nature. This unsettled Bai Xian Fairy, who had yet to master any divine abilities. When she learned that you harbored an innate bloodthirstiness deep within your bones, she fell silent. You, too, became conflicted—should you honor your promise and restrain yourself from killing, or heed the old Daoist’s words and embark on the emperor’s path?]

The prompts stopped there.

Gu An made his choice without hesitation—he would honor his promise and not indulge in senseless slaughter.

Who in their right mind encourages someone to become a bloodthirsty killer?

This old Daoist was definitely suspicious!

[You chose to uphold your promise to Bai Xian Fairy and refrained from walking the emperor’s path through slaughter. Bai Xian Fairy was delighted, while the old Daoist merely sighed, saying, ‘One day, you will regret this decision.’ His gaze unsettled you, so you made an excuse, took Bai Xian Fairy’s hand, and swiftly departed.]

[At age three hundred twenty-one, while traversing the Forbidden Demon Forest, you and Bai Xian Fairy encountered the mythical divine beast—Tianxiang Deer. The deer granted you both a blessing, significantly enhancing your comprehension ability.]

After the ominous warning from the old Daoist, Gu An became increasingly vigilant.

He carefully observed the prompts, worried that Hei Xuan and Bai Xian Fairy might be in danger.

Fortunately, their journey was filled with miraculous encounters, and nothing tragic occurred.

For over five centuries, they continued their adventures until they finally returned to Xuanqing Immortal Sect and went into seclusion.

Another five hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

And then, just as Gu An had feared—disaster struck.

[At age one thousand three hundred forty-seven, while in seclusion, you suddenly felt an overwhelming, terrifying pressure descend upon the world. You immediately exited your cave and saw that the sky had turned dark. The clouds above churned into a vast vortex, an oppressive force radiating from them. Moments later, a pair of colossal eyes appeared in the sea of clouds, accompanied by a majestic and fearsome voice proclaiming itself to be the God of Destruction from the Heavenly Court. He declared that an anomaly had invaded this great world and that a purge was necessary. As his words fell, the land trembled violently.]

[You immediately set out in search of Bai Xian Fairy. You found her quickly and tried to pull her away to flee. However, she refused—she chose to stand with Xuanqing Immortal Sect until the very end. You struggled with the decision—should you stay and fight for Xuanqing Immortal Sect, or should you escape to survive?]

The Heavenly Court. The God of Destruction.

Gu An’s brows furrowed deeply.

This so-called God of Destruction was likely an existence as terrifying as the Heavenly Spirit God. The Heavenly Spirit Great World was said to have collapsed due to the Heavenly Spirit God.

Could Xuanqing Immortal Sect possibly resist such an entity?

But if Hei Xuan chose to flee, would he be able to live with himself after abandoning Xuanqing Immortal Sect?

Forget it.

Even if it meant dying together, so be it. The millions of years of lifespan would be wasted, but some things were worth more than mere survival.

To face death alongside the one he cherished, even a brief life would be meaningful.

[You chose to stay and defend Xuanqing Immortal Sect. Bai Xian Fairy was deeply moved. Then, as if remembering something, she suddenly grabbed your hand and flew toward a distant location. As you traveled, you witnessed countless Xuanqing Immortal Sect powerhouses charging toward the colossal eyes in the sky like moths to a flame, only to be annihilated one after another. Watching these tragic deaths, you realized how insignificant you truly were in the face of absolute power.]

[Under Bai Xian Fairy’s guidance, you arrived at the very cave where you had first entered Xuanqing Great World. Bai Xian Fairy revealed that the reason she had invited you into Xuanqing Immortal Sect upon first sight was due to her father’s dying prophecy—he had once said that this cave possessed an immortal fate. According to legend, a mighty immortal who had saved Xuanqing Immortal Sect had once emerged from this very cave. She hoped that you could return to your original world.]

[You told her you had no idea how to leave, but before you could say more, Bai Xian Fairy retrieved a jade pendant.]

[Sensing danger, you instinctively reached out to seize the jade pendant, but before you could react, Bai Xian Fairy forcibly pushed you into the cave and tossed the pendant inside with you. As you struggled to resist, you felt an ancient, boundless power surge from deep within the cave. Looking back, you saw Bai Xian Fairy standing at the entrance, gazing at you with sorrow and reluctance.]

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