After establishing the Dao Field, Gu An immediately moved the Hidden Paradise Cave Heaven and placed it underground.
The Dao Field was a spherical space, buried in the earth, reaching up to the sky. Gu An intentionally buried most of the space underground, making the underground area larger than the one above ground.
After relocating the Hidden Paradise Cave Heaven, he didn't move the Eight Views Cave, but instead called out Tian Yao'er and her two companions.
The three women passed through the ground and were immediately captivated by the surrounding mountains and scenery. As they looked up, their eyes widened in surprise.
Gu An stood on the edge of a cliff, looking down at them, and said, "From now on, this Dao Field, within a thousand miles, will be mine. You'll live here with me from now on."
The three women were overjoyed to hear this. They could finally live with Gu An every day.
"In a few days, other people will arrive. Be mentally prepared. If you wish to go out for a walk, I won't stop you, as long as it's not too far."
Gu An's next words made them even more curious. For more than two thousand years, they hadn't met any other beings. They were at least looking forward to meeting new people.
The three women immediately flew over to Gu An and began asking him nonstop.
Gu An answered patiently, a smile on his face. Seeing them so happy, his mood lifted as well.
1.5 billion years of lifespan were not wasted!
...
In the following days, Gu An moved the Eight Views Cave and the Myriad Sword Mountain of the Third Medicine Valley, bringing along An Xin, the Blood Prison Saint, and the White Spirit Mouse.
Afterwards, he returned alone to Xuan Valley, summoned Jiang Shi and An Shengtian, and informed them that he was about to leave and would be disbanding the disciples of Xuan Valley.
Upon hearing this, the master and disciple immediately kneeled and begged Gu An to take them with him.
Gu An pretended to hesitate and asked if they were willing to give up their freedom. Both agreed.
Gu An deliberately left them a few days to dismiss the disciples. Once the disciples were gone, he would then move the entire Xuan Valley.
The Sword Master of the Dao would leave!
This matter eventually spread within the Tai Xuan Sect, causing a great uproar.
The Third Medicine Valley also experienced a brief stir. Long Qing took over as the valley master, ensuring that the disciples wouldn't lose hope.
The higher-ups of the Tai Xuan Sect began to try and bring Long Qing closer, believing he could act as an intermediary between them and Gu An.
The Sword Master of the Dao would surely return!
At the same time, the Sacred Court and the Immortal Dynasty announced the truth behind the recent catastrophe, and the name War Court quickly spread. The Sword Master of the Dao's contributions were widely praised.
In this age, where the Heavenly Dao was seen as the highest truth, the name Sword Master of the Dao made the beings feel that it was stronger than the Heavenly Dao itself, and more trustworthy.
That evening.
Shen Zhen stood on a cliff, gazing at the still bustling Third Medicine Valley. Her willow-like brows furrowed, her eyes filled with frustration.
Beneath the veil, she bit her lip, remaining silent.
"What are you thinking about?"
A familiar voice came from behind, startling Shen Zhen. She quickly turned around, and when she saw Gu An, her eyes were filled with joy.
"You... How are you here?" Shen Zhen was about to express her surprise, but she stopped herself and, with a cold snort, asked instead.
Gu An smiled and asked, "I feel my Dao Field is missing a writer. Without her, the Dao Field will become quite boring. Would you be willing to join me?"
Shen Zhen's eyes immediately turned into crescents as she smiled. With her hands on her hips, she asked, "You have a Dao Field? Didn't you say you were leaving this world?"
"Yeah, I'm leaving. But where I'm going is very far. Would you like to come with me? If not, I won't force you," Gu An teased, amused by her posture.
He could hear her inner thoughts. This girl was incredibly frustrated and even muttering things that gave him goosebumps.
"You've personally come to invite me, so I have no choice but to go." Shen Zhen raised her chin proudly.
"Are you going to say goodbye to your family?"
"Forget it. I've been away for two thousand years. The relationships are already broken. They haven't written to me in a thousand years."
Shen Zhen said nonchalantly. After hearing this, Gu An didn't ask any more questions. He simply waved his sleeve and took her with him.
A breeze swept by, and they left without leaving a trace.
Shen Zhen only felt a sudden darkness before her vision cleared again, and she found herself still standing on the mountain. However, the scenery in front of her had suddenly changed.
She saw An Shengtian and the Blood Prison Saint sparring in midair, performing various spells and techniques with stunning intensity.
The wind and waves caused by their battle fluttered her veil, and she widened her eyes in awe.
"Senior Shen, you've come too?" A delighted voice came from beside her, and she turned to see An Xin appearing next to her.
Shen Zhen turned to An Xin, a look of shock in her eyes.
Such speed!
She suddenly realized that An Xin gave her a profound and unfathomable feeling.
Subconsciously, she looked back at Gu An, and upon seeing him still there, she sighed in relief.
It wasn't an illusion!
"An Xin, make sure she's settled."
After saying these words, Gu An turned around and left, heading towards the Northern Sea Mountains.
Shen Zhen was about to speak when Gu An vanished without a trace.
An Xin covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "Stop staring, your eyes are going to fall out. From now on, you'll be able to see him every day, and you'll see him until you're tired of it."
Shen Zhen turned to look at her and couldn't help but ask, "Where exactly is this place?"
The setting sun cast a sorrowful glow, and the wind blew wildly. An Xin turned to look at the distant mountains, her eyes becoming distant.
"This is Master's Dao Field. He calls it 'Wushi'."
...
Under the starry sky, the mountains stretched endlessly, their slopes covered in white bones. There were no flowers, no trees, no plants.
A sword qi suddenly appeared on the mountainside, and the figure of the Sword God materialized. He sat cross-legged, surrounded by countless sword images. His face was very pale, and golden cracks appeared on his face, as if it could split open at any moment.
"Did you fail?"
An ancient voice rang out, echoing through the mountains, lingering for a long time.
The Sword God didn't respond. His eyes remained shut, clearly enduring immense pain.
"Eternal Boundless Divine Sword? What a domineering sword intent, but this sword path still doesn't surpass yours. It's just that the other person is stronger than you. This is the gap in swordsmanship that can't be bridged."
The old voice resounded again, filled with a sense of regret.
Not long after these words, a white-haired elder in white robes appeared behind the Sword God. His bare feet glowed with a faint white light, resembling an immortal, ready to ascend at any moment.
He raised his right hand, extending two fingers, and gently touched the Sword God's nape.
The Sword God's robes began to billow violently. From the starry sky, a vast surge of sword qi poured in like a tornado, rushing into the Sword God's body.
"Hmm?"
The white-haired elder let out a soft exclamation, seemingly sensing something.
The Sword God opened his eyes and asked, "What's wrong? Can't even you expel it?"
The white-haired elder responded, "Though I can't see its form, I can be sure this is Lu Qiuxian's Extinguishing Dao Fate Seal. That person should be connected to Lu Qiuxian."
The Sword God frowned, a look of confusion in his eyes.
"Lu Qiuxian, like you, is attached to the River of the Great Dao. But he is older than you. In his long life, countless fates have intertwined. It's normal that he cannot be calculated."
The white-haired elder sighed, then smiled and said, "Meeting such a powerful swordsman is a good thing for you. You've won too many times; it's time to lose. At least this time, he didn't annihilate you, which is a good thing. After all, from the sword intent, it's clear that if he wanted to completely destroy you, it would be easy."
The Sword God took a deep breath and said, "I know. I don't hold a grudge against him. It's just that he makes me feel like a person... someone who shouldn't exist."
The white-haired elder shook his head and said, "Your master has long passed away. Why hold on to him so?"
"No, you don't understand. I have this feeling that even though my master is dead, he still exists. The Sacred Heart Sword Dao that keeps growing stronger in the River of Sword Dao is the best proof of that."
The Sword God looked up at the starry sky, his gaze incredibly determined.
The white-haired elder sighed and didn't speak further.
After a while.
The Sword God withdrew his gaze and asked, "The appearance of the Heavenly Dao Golden Core in the Broken Heavenly Realm is likely something left behind by the former Heavenly Spirit Immortal Ancestor. You don't want resurrection, do you? This is your opportunity."
The white-haired elder chuckled softly, "The Golden Core of the Heavenly Spirit Immortal Ancestor is not easy to obtain. Do you think the Heavenly Spirit God is guarding it just for fun? The so-called Heavenly Dao Golden Core is merely bait. After so many epochs, it seems that the Heavenly Court still refuses to give up."