When I Achieved Sainthood, the Immortal Official Actually Called Me to Raise Horses!

Chapter 87: Gu An’s Fury, Lü Baitian’s Arrival

Gu An, who was picking medicinal herbs, heard the black-robed man’s words. He looked up, his view unobstructed, and clearly saw the man’s face. He cast a Lifespan Probe toward him.

Let’s see what kind of cultivation you have to be talking so big!

【Xu Jue (Ninth Level Void Transformation Stage): 982/2200/2300】

Ninth Level Void Transformation Stage!

Impressive.

Gu An observed from afar but had no intention of intervening. The Ji family might have a grandmaster secretly watching over Ji Xuanyu.

Ji Xuanyu looked at Xu Jue with calm indifference, showing no fear of his overwhelming aura. Above her, the Heavenly Dragon Suppressing Demons Aspect descended, standing upright behind her. Golden dragons emerged halfway from the illusion, coiling around her and giving her the air of a dragon queen, majestic and awe-inspiring.

Xu Jue sneered disdainfully upon seeing Ji Xuanyu ready herself for battle.

He raised a black banner in his hand and was about to speak when a cold snort echoed through the heavens.

“Xu Jue, as the Vice Leader of the Wan Yin Sect, do you not find it shameful to bully a junior?”

Vice Leader of the Wan Yin Sect?

Gu An recalled Lin Futian mentioning before that Xu Ruye’s father was already the Vice Leader of the Wan Yin Sect.

So, it’s him.

While Gu An pondered this, he continued forward.

Xu Jue raised an eyebrow and scoffed. “Ji Chen, I didn’t expect you to show up as well. Let’s settle our grievances once and for all!”

With that, he leaped into the thunderclouds. Thunderous booms resounded from above, the endless storm churning violently. Occasionally, brilliant rays pierced the sea of clouds, scattering light upon the earth.

A horde of demons and ghosts roared as they charged toward the Third Medicine Valley, like beasts breaking free of their cages.

These demons and ghosts exuded powerful auras, racing through the sky with immense pressure.

Ji Xuanyu raised her sword, and golden dragons from the Heavenly Dragon Suppressing Demons Aspect surged forward into the demonic army, unstoppable. However, the sheer number of demons and ghosts was overwhelming. The golden dragons dissipated as their spiritual energy waned after rampaging through several miles.

Meanwhile, Gu An entered the forest to clear the snow from the gardens. Many medicinal herbs had been crushed under the snow, leaving him heartbroken. His killing intent began to rise.

Fight if you want, make a mess if you must, but don’t touch my herbs!

Gu An’s heart ached as he muttered to himself.

While he tended to his cherished herbs, Ji Xuanyu was encircled by the demonic army. She no longer used techniques but relied on her twin swords, cutting down one demon or ghost with every strike. Her momentum was unstoppable.

Other disciples at the Core Formation Stage began arriving to support her. However, compared to the vast demonic army, their numbers were insignificant.

Caw—

The cries of the Netherbird suddenly echoed, drowning out the roars of the demons and ghosts.

The noise irritated Gu An.

Why hasn’t a Taixuan Sect grandmaster killed this creature yet?

At that moment, Gu An sensed something and turned his head. Thirty miles away, a cat demon that had been sliced in half fell into a garden. The creature writhed in pain, crushing a swath of herbs.

Gu An’s eyes narrowed, and a sword energy erupted from the ground, slaying the demon instantly.

He looked up to see more demons falling like rain over the Third Medicine Valley, wreaking havoc.

Gu An’s face darkened instantly. He shifted his foot to the side.

Meanwhile, the battle in the skies raged on.

Gu Yu swung his long whip like a dragon, shouting, “Everyone, call for reinforcements if you have any! My father is holding off a demon lord in Frost Poison Valley!”

The disciples fighting were all from the Gu or Ji families, each with powerful backing. Without Gu Yu’s urging, they were already taking out mystical treasures to summon help. Streams of radiant light and spiritual energy illuminated the battlefield.

Ji Xuanyu suddenly glanced down, her expression shifting. The ground below was glowing green, with patches of light rapidly expanding, forming what seemed like an emerald ocean rising from the earth.

Far away, under a tree, Elder Tian opened his eyes abruptly and turned toward the battlefield, his brow furrowed.

Such vast spiritual energy… is it from the Gu family or the Ji family?

Elder Tian could sense the energy was protecting the Medicine Valley, so he wasn’t alarmed and resumed his cultivation.

The green spiritual energy enveloped half the valley. Even errand disciples near the pavilions could see the spectacle from afar.

“What is that?”

“Is it some kind of spell?”

“It seems to be protecting the valley. It must be one of us.”

“What kind of battle is happening over there?”

At the edge of the Third Medicine Valley, on a mountain peak, Shen Zhen stood at a cliff, overlooking the sea of green energy. She took out paper and brush, beginning to sketch.

Suddenly, her pupils contracted. Within the sea of green energy, countless green sword energies erupted into the sky, an unparalleled sight.

Swish! Swish! Swish…

The sound of sword energy tearing through the air echoed across the heavens.

The disciples of the Gu and Ji families were stunned and dodged instinctively. Soon, they realized the sword energies were targeting only demons and ghosts. One by one, the enemies were slain, their blood erupting into fireworks across the sky—a haunting yet beautiful scene.

Ji Xuanyu paused, looking at the green sword energies around her in shock.

What kind of technique is this?

The spiritual energy contained in the sword energies was far beyond her comprehension. She thought even her great-grandfather couldn’t compare.

The green sword energies didn’t just ascend into the sky; they actively pursued the demons and ghosts, ensuring no escape.

In less than ten breaths, the world fell silent.

Countless green sword energies hovered in the air, shrouded in a haze of blood mist that failed to obscure their presence. As the sword energies dissipated, no trace of the demons or ghosts remained.

The disciples engaged in battle were all struck dumb, staring blankly around them.

In the forest, Gu An exhaled lightly.

That took a lot out of me. Not just unleashing the sword energy but also ensuring it didn’t harm any Taixuan Sect disciples.

Looking at the barrage of notifications appearing before him, his face darkened.

【You have successfully taken 2 years of lifespan from the Resentful Cat Demon (Third Rank).】

【You have successfully taken 1 year of lifespan from the Winged Serpent (Second Rank).】

【You have successfully taken 1 year of lifespan from the Greedy Dog (Second Rank).】

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Most were just one or two years, with two-year lifespans being exceedingly rare.

There wasn’t a single lifespan from the ghosts!

What’s going on?

Gu An furrowed his brows as he thought about the black banner in Xu Jue’s hand.

Could it be that these demons and ghosts aren’t truly living beings?n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The more he considered it, the more it made sense. This was the inner sect—how could the demonic sects possibly lead such a large army of demons and ghosts here? It could only mean a powerful demonic cultivator had infiltrated and used some kind of summoning spell.

Even so, Gu An’s lifespan began to rise rapidly—simply due to the sheer number of these demons. At that moment, he felt a sudden urge to slaughter indiscriminately.

This is a fast way to gain lifespan!

But he quickly suppressed the thought. Excessive killing would only invite disaster. He decided to stick to his usual path of growing stronger discreetly, avoiding enemies and conflicts.

I still don’t know how far away this world’s highest realm is from me. Until I’m invincible, I must tread cautiously.

He compared himself to an ant devouring insects to grow rapidly—an ant that couldn’t see the towering figure above it, just as he couldn’t perceive beings of higher realms, the immortals and gods.

As long as the Hidden Dragon Divine Energy Art can still advance, it means there are people in the world who can see through its concealment techniques.

Steady wins the race.

Planting flowers and herbs might not be the fastest path to growth, but it was undoubtedly the safest. He would pick and plant herbs as the years passed, growing stronger without making enemies.

With that thought, he continued inspecting the herbs in the forest, clearing away the snow.

By the time all the notifications had finished, his lifespan had increased by over 50,000 years.

Earlier, he had seen at least 200,000 demons in the army, which meant most of them weren’t truly alive.

Demonic techniques really are sinister!

With the complete annihilation of the demonic army, the crisis in the Third Medicine Valley was temporarily resolved. However, the battle between Xu Jue and Ji Chen continued above the sea of clouds, with no clear victor.

Above the clouds, Xu Jue held the black banner, surrounded by overwhelming demonic energy. Dazzling golden light reflected off his face.

Looking ahead, the Heavenly Dragon Suppressing Demons Aspect floated, even grander than Ji Xuanyu’s. The golden dragons emerging from it were so vivid they seemed real.

In front of the aspect stood a man in a large robe, his back to the golden light. His features were obscured, but he exuded an aura of supremacy, like a true celestial being.

“Your Demon Rebirth Array is nothing more than a hollow show,” Ji Chen said indifferently.

He raised his hand, and the Heavenly Dragon Suppressing Demons Aspect behind him emitted a burst of golden light that condensed into a long halberd in his hand, radiating blazing golden flames.

Xu Jue snorted coldly, then suddenly turned and transformed into a mass of demonic energy, quickly fleeing to the horizon.

Ji Chen immediately gave chase, golden dragons pulling a bright sun forward, illuminating the heavens and earth with divine might.

After Ji Chen and Xu Jue left, the Third Medicine Valley finally regained peace. Gu An, however, remained busy.

An hour later.

Gu An arrived by a small river and began moving the surrounding snow into it to let it melt.

Suddenly, a figure appeared beside him. Pretending to be startled, Gu An staggered back two steps.

“It’s you? You…” He looked at the visitor in shock.

【Lü Baitian (Second Level Void Transformation Stage): 754/1950/3200】

What kind of insane speed is this?!

Elder Tian still wore his simple robes, but his physique had become burly. His brittle hair now flowed with vitality, and even his skin regained a youthful glow.

Under Gu An’s gaze, his face quickly aged backward, appearing no older than his early thirties, with silver hair cascading like threads of silk.

Is this... transformation?

Elder Tian raised his chin slightly, levitating off the ground as he looked down at Gu An. “Do you hate these demonic sects?”

Gu An’s mind raced as he feigned unease and nervousness. “Hate…”

“In that case, would you join me in eradicating them?”

“You… who exactly are you?”

“Elder Tian was just a name I used temporarily. My real name is Lü Baitian. Have you heard of it?”