Old friends continue to arrive in Central Heaven, but Gu An does not personally receive them. However, he helps them in secret, turning peril into opportunity and misfortune into blessing.
After Lu Lingjun ascended to Central Heaven, roughly a million years passed, and Li Xuandao also ascended. He ascended alone, roaming Central Heaven before settling in a Human Race tribe, where he began establishing the order of an Imperial Dynasty.
Li Ya started founding a religion upon receiving guidance from the White-haired Ancestor. He and his disciples traveled across the land, providing relief to those in distress, and his name became increasingly renowned.
Later, he reunited with Zhang Buku and also met Zhang Chunqiu once. He did not reveal Gu An's true identity; when Zhang Buku inquired, he merely said he hadn't seen Gu An in many years.
Although surprised to meet Zhang Chunqiu, Li Ya didn't feel much emotion. Compared to Zhang Chunqiu, he cared more about Zhang Buku.
