Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses - Chapter 1023 - 1015: Not That Powerful

Chapter 1023: Chapter 1015: Not That Powerful

Gu An held the divine steeds and leisurely walked out from the woods, arriving outside the courtyard. He raised his eyes and saw two people inside the courtyard, one of them was Shen Zhen, who was chatting with a one-armed elder in a green robe.

Shen Zhen and the elder turned their heads upon hearing the sound of hooves and saw Gu An leading the horse into the courtyard.

The green-robed elder became dazed upon seeing Gu An.

Looking at the elder’s weathered face, Gu An couldn’t help but smile and greeted him proactively, “Brother Chu, it’s been a long time.”

This green-robed elder was Chu Jingfeng from the Celestial Spirit Great World’s Supreme Sect. When Gu An first knew him, he was young, and Chu Jingfeng was an inner sect disciple he looked up to.

Recalling those days, Gu An’s first teacher Cheng Xuan Pill was still alive. It was so long ago, during a time when a fiend known as the Demon of Greed and Wrath wreaked havoc outside the Outer Taixuan Sect. Chu Jingfeng was an inner sect disciple Cheng Xuan Pill invited to guard the Medicine Valley.

During the battle against the Demon of Greed and Wrath, Chu Jingfeng lost an arm.

The Demon of Greed and Wrath was the first demon Gu An slew. He remembers vividly how Li Ya already showed reckless behavior back then, had weak cultivation level, yet dared to wield a sword to support Chu Jingfeng, ending up severely injured.

As for his other senior brother Meng Lang, he was quite cowardly, trembling inside his house.

Looking at Chu Jingfeng, past memories surged like a tide within Gu An, filling his heart with emotion.

Chu Jingfeng’s feelings were even deeper than Gu An’s, for time was even longer and more torturous for him.

Now he was already white-haired and no longer youthful, while Gu An appeared just as he did back in the Supreme Sect, young, handsome, with not a trace of decline, making Chu Jingfeng doubt whether their past interactions were real.

“Gu An, it’s been a long time.”

Chu Jingfeng spoke, feeling a pang of bitterness and self-doubt as he said it.

The confidence he had before coming here was gone, staring at Gu An, he didn’t know what to say.

Gu An released the horse reins of the divine steeds, walked up and led Chu Jingfeng to sit at a stone table beside them, instructing Shen Zhen to prepare wine and food. Shen Zhen shot him a glance but didn’t complain, standing up and leaving.

Gu An began exchanging pleasantries with Chu Jingfeng, asking about his experiences over the years. Chu Jingfeng started recounting the past, only briefly mentioning his experiences. It sounded smooth sailing, but Gu An knew it wasn’t as easy as he said.

Shen Zhen soon returned with wine and food, placing them on the table and pouring wine for the two before retreating to sit beside the artifact refining cauldron.

“In fact, I came to find you this time because I have a great opportunity to share. It’s a cause and effect that I can hardly bear alone. Among all the people I know, you’re the most capable. Had I not heard the name Wushi years ago, I wouldn’t know you’re already in Central Heaven.”

Talking about the great opportunity, Chu Jingfeng’s face lit up again. Even though he was old, he had cultivated an extraordinary demeanor and confidence from his journey from the Human World to Central Heaven.

Cultivators like him can regain youth, but his heart lost vigor, making his appearance reflect his mindset.

Gu An smiled and asked, “What great opportunity, tell me.”

Chu Jingfeng gathered his expressions and spoke seriously, “This concerns an opportunity related to the Daoist Emperor. With your cultivation level, you should be familiar with the Daoist Emperor. This opportunity allows us to obtain the inheritance of the Daoist Emperor’s creator, but it requires us to go to Chaos…”

He detailed the process of obtaining the opportunity without holding back, hoping Gu An could help him analyze it.

Whether this great opportunity was genuine and whether it should be seized.

Once he finished speaking, he looked at Gu An, slightly nervous, unconsciously gripping the wine cup.

Gu An slowly opened his mouth, “Whether this opportunity is real or not, are you aware of the struggle between Heavenly Dao and Chaos?”

Chu Jingfeng frowned and shook his head slightly. Although he had been in Central Heaven for a long time, he was at the bottom level and couldn’t access information about the Chaos.

Gu An explained the struggle between Heavenly Dao and Chaos, including the troubles faced by the Celestial Court, astonishing and terrifying Chu Jingfeng.

If what Gu An said was true, this opportunity guiding him to Chaos certainly seemed dubious.

Yet…

The heart often hopes for a chance; what if it was true?

Chu Jingfeng’s journey relied not on talent but countless opportunities and perseverance.

After arriving in Central Heaven, he felt insignificant, his cultivation ceased to grow, and he yearned for a chance to change his fate, at least to establish himself in Central Heaven or continue pursuing the Great Dao.

If anyone else said that, Chu Jingfeng would be angry, suspecting ulterior motives, but since it came from Gu An, he couldn’t help but waver.

To Chu Jingfeng, Gu An was an extremely important guide. When he was disheartened, it was Gu An who guided him to regain his fighting spirit.

In his life, Gu An shone bright, always saving all living beings.

Supporting Dao Sword Venerable, Ancestor Master Wushi, these titles have led him all along.

“Chu Jingfeng, you’ve become more confused with age. What opportunity in this world rivals the one before your eyes?”

Shen Zhen’s voice came from the side, sarcastic in tone.

Startled by this, Chu Jingfeng looked at Gu An in surprise.

“Speaking of which, I’m quite familiar with the existence of the Creation Tao Emperor.”

Gu An said with a smile, leaving Shen Zhen astonished and curious, looking at him.

Upon hearing this, Chu Jingfeng looked at Gu An nervously.

He was truly taken aback, having struggled to find the inheritance of the Daoist Emperor’s creator, only to learn that Gu An knew that creator. He was always aware of Gu An’s prowess, but this matter still shocked him.

“This…he…”

Chu Jingfeng suddenly didn’t know what to say.

Gu An laughed, “He is called Taiqi Emperor, who set his sights on one of my disciples, so I had no choice but to slay him. The power of the Daoist Emperor isn’t actually that strong.”

Taiqi Emperor!

Slew?

Not that strong?

Chu Jingfeng was shocked, his face pale, trembling all over, and Shen Zhen’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“Wait, which disciple was targeted? Could it be true as the Blood Prison Great Saint said, that you have disciples outside?” Shen Zhen seized on the key points, pressing the question.

Gu An glanced at her, “I have many disciples, it’s normal for you to be unaware.”

Shen Zhen fell silent; she felt the need to relay this information to the other disciples.

Chu Jingfeng was still digesting Gu An’s words, realizing Gu An’s strength far surpassed his imagination.

On his journey, Chu Jingfeng had encountered many Daoist Emperors, who seemed godlike in their strength, making his heart yearn whenever he thought of them. In his mind, the mythic existence of the Creation Tao Emperor must be unbelievably powerful, perhaps even stronger than the Celestial Emperor of the Celestial Court.

Yet he never imagined his envisioned invincible being could be casually slain by Gu An.