Since An Xin began cultivating the Evil Eye of Misfortune, she had developed a deep interest in this divine art.
She felt that the art had limitless potential, and it was far more than just about misfortune. She cherished the opportunity of being personally taught by Gu An.
Gu An believed that An Xin truly had the potential to master the Immortal Emperor's Eye. The reason he only taught her the Immortal Emperor's Eye was because An Xin's comprehension was continuously improving, and her rate of improvement was unmatched by others.
She was growing into another An Hao!
Gu An, while observing Golden Extreme God as he taught the talents of the mortal world, would also lecture An Xin, helping her enter a deeper state of understanding the Immortal Emperor's Eye.
At the same time, he pondered when to make his own breakthrough.
For his next breakthrough, he didn't plan on enhancing his Dao techniques but rather aimed to break through directly.
The idea of enhancing Dao techniques could be delayed. Right now, he felt that he was still quite strong, and not long ago, he had comprehended the Great Dao of Strength, making his tribulation-surviving techniques even stronger.
Of course, any method of breakthrough would consume an immense amount of lifespan. He couldn't tell which method would be better, so he decided that the best approach was to accumulate as much lifespan as possible.
Instead of thinking about which method might consume less lifespan, it would be better to store up more lifespan.
Using two trillion years of lifespan for the breakthrough should be stable.
If necessary, he could wait until his lifespan reached three trillion years before attempting it.
Anyway, Golden Extreme God was going to stay in the Heavenly Spirit World for many years. With him and the Heavenly Spirit God present, it would be difficult for the Heavenly Spirit World to face a world-ending catastrophe.
The Heavenly Spirit World no longer needed Gu An's protection. That Xuán Sù Immortal Lord, hidden in the shadows, would also find ways to protect this realm.
The spring breeze blew, causing a tender green leaf to float across An Xin's head. She kept her eyes closed, in deep thought, and her pupils glimmered with a strange light.
The passage of time left no traces in her eyes.
The world had changed, the stars had shifted.
Another ten thousand years passed.
The year had just entered the new spring when An Xin remained in the middle of the mountainside, still focused on cultivating the Immortal Emperor's Eye.
Her cultivation level was still at the Unrestrained Primordial Immortal Realm, and no one at the Wushi Dao Field had yet surpassed this major realm. However, more and more disciples were reaching the Unrestrained Primordial Immortal Realm.
As for Tian Hao, he wasn't considered in the Dao Court, as he was always out on his own adventures.
After ten thousand years of hard work, An Xin had finally developed her own understanding of the Immortal Emperor's Eye.
She realized that her cultivation of the Evil Eye of Misfortune was not like a normal divine art. Instead, it seemed more like a secret technique that changed the bloodline. This realization made her even more excited about the art. Over the years, she had reduced her outings, dedicating most of her time to cultivation.
Her master had said that once she mastered the Immortal Emperor's Eye, she would be able to catch up with Tian Hao, and even surpass him.
This was no empty promise. Gu An truly believed that the Immortal Emperor's Eye possessed the ability to challenge the Immortal Gods of the Heavenly Court.
Xuán Mó Emperor had once said that if the Immortal Emperor's Eye were fully mastered, the Heavenly Court would definitely notice, which indicated that the Heavenly Court was wary of the Immortal Emperor's Eye.
Indeed, the Immortal Emperor's Eye was powerful. Gu An had awakened the ability to turn everything around, and he was eager to see An Xin's progress with the Immortal Emperor's Eye.
Though the Immortal Emperor's Eye was formidable, it was not suitable for everyone. If people like Lü Xian or Chen Chuan were to cultivate it, it might even hinder their cultivation.
Even though An Xin had the greatest comprehension among the disciples at the Dao Court, after cultivating the Immortal Emperor's Eye for a thousand years, she had only touched the surface of its potential. This showed just how difficult it was to cultivate the Immortal Emperor's Eye.
"Senior Sister!"
A voice echoed through the heavens, startling the birds in the trees and catching An Xin's attention.
With such a loud voice, there was no need to guess—it could only be Tian Hao.
Every time Tian Hao returned from his training, he would come back to the Dao Court, bringing gifts for everyone. No matter how great his achievements were, he still treated An Xin, his senior sister, with the utmost respect.
Everyone knew that Gu An doted on his disciple, An Xin, the most. An Xin, in turn, was always diligent and often helped the disciples of the Dao Court get what they wanted.
Tian Hao swiftly landed in front of An Xin, raising his hand in greeting.
After many years, his aura had grown even stronger.
An Xin nodded at him, then asked, "Have you made any breakthroughs in your cultivation?"
Tian Hao smiled and replied, "I just broke through to the Dao Void Xuan Immortal Realm."
An Xin fell silent.
While An Xin and others were stuck at the Unrestrained Primordial Immortal Realm, struggling to break through for a thousand years, Tian Hao seemed unaffected by such obstacles and continued progressing steadily.
Dao Void Xuan Immortal…
An Xin felt the distance between herself and Tian Hao growing wider.
She couldn't help but doubt herself—could she really compare to Tian Hao even if she mastered this divine art?
Such confusion passed in a flash, and she decided to trust her master. If it weren't for her master, she wouldn't have come this far.
Her master had no reason to deceive her!
"How have you been these years?" An Xin asked, adjusting her mindset and expressing concern.
Though Tian Hao called her "Senior Sister," in An Xin's eyes, he was still a junior.
Tian Hao and An Shengtian never really considered themselves as juniors in front of her, but instead treated An Xin with the respect one would show to an elder.
Upon hearing An Xin's inquiry, Tian Hao beamed with joy and began recounting his experiences over the years.
He had traveled to many places, spreading the name of the Qiankun Sect far and wide. With his immense strength, the Qiankun Sect had gained great renown across the world, bringing numerous benefits to the sect.
Tian Hao had defeated countless geniuses and powerful figures, but he still vividly remembered the mysterious genius he encountered in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.
"That person is the only one I couldn't defeat no matter how hard I tried. I truly want to face him again in battle," Tian Hao sighed sincerely.
An Xin's expression became strange.
Was there someone who could suppress Tian Hao at the same realm?
She couldn't believe it.
Could it be that her master, Gu An, had disguised himself and toyed with Tian Hao to prevent his ego from swelling?
The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Such an opponent hadn't harmed Tian Hao and had left no name behind. Everything seemed so coincidental and mysterious.
It felt very much like something her master would do.
An Xin didn't voice her thoughts but instead smiled and said, "Having an opponent is a good thing. At least, they've always motivated you. One day, you'll meet again, and when that day comes, you need to keep cultivating with the right attitude and not give yourself the chance for regret."
Tian Hao nodded and smiled in return. "If you and the others ventured out, with the Dao treasures in your hands, you could also create a legendary name for yourselves."
In fact, Tian Hao had always wondered one thing: why was it that only he was allowed to go out and train?
Chen Chuan and An Shengtian had expressed envy toward him on more than one occasion.
An Xin shook her head. "We won't go out to roam. We'll stay with Master."
Stay with Master?
Tian Hao grew even more puzzled. After all, his master often left on his own.
Not daring to question her, Tian Hao quickly changed the subject.
The two continued chatting for a while longer before Tian Hao took out the gifts he had prepared and then bid her farewell.
An Xin idly played with the jade hairpin Tian Hao had given her, watching his retreating figure with narrowed eyes.
Huh?
An Xin was taken aback. In her eyes, she saw an aura of fortune surrounding Tian Hao. It was like a dragon coiling around him, glowing with a scorching light.
What was this fortune?
An Xin pondered curiously.
Then, her face lit up with joy. She raised her hand to touch her own eyes and felt a mysterious power stirring within them.