[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official-":3,"chapter-when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-178":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","When I Achieved Sainthood, the Immortal Official Actually Called Me to Raise Horses!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1436146,1887,"Chapter 178: Xuantian Yi’s Shock","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-178",178,"\u003Cp>Chapter 178: Xuantian Yi’s Shock\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Xuan Quan struggled for a long time, but no matter how much strength he exerted, he could not lift the Heaven-Splitting Axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he had no choice but to let go and step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, everyone watching understood one thing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Xuan Quan was far weaker than the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had always assumed this to be true, but seeing the difference with their own eyes still left them in awe and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how powerful was the Sword Sovereign’s cultivation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade of the Heaven-Splitting Axe emitted bursts of sword qi, slashing the ground and sending fragments of stone flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Xie had now fully regained his senses, but his expression was complicated—his mind utterly shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others assumed he was simply paralyzed with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they saw it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface of the Heavenly Mending Platform, right in front of the Heaven-Splitting Axe, appeared two lines of text:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He who lifts the axe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall inherit its legacy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many present, their breathing quickened in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a sect elder stepped forward, reaching for the Heaven-Splitting Axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An had already returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the edge of the Heavenly Mending Platform, he watched as one cultivator after another attempted to lift the Heaven-Splitting Axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curved into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven-Splitting Axe was forged from a million-year-old Northern Sea Darksteel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Grand Ascension cultivators would find it unbearably heavy without using spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Gu An had also infused the axe with mystical energy and sword intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a Scattered Immortal could lift this axe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one in Taixuan Sect could do it—not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Gu An wasn’t deliberately making things difficult for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next several months, he would observe and choose a worthy inheritor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, he had another priority—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complete eradication of the Seven Star Spirit Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heaven-Splitting Axe was one of the Nine Great Legacies of the Seven Star Spirit Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving it to a Taixuan Sect disciple too soon would only invite trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing the Demon Master had granted Gu An a massive surge of lifespan—over 6,300 years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white bones beneath the Heaven-Splitting Axe had not turned to dust, which meant they were treasures in their own right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the axe suppressing them, no one could take them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After observing for a while, Gu An turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he could still hear disciples excitedly discussing the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware that he had just walked past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancestor Xuan Quan approached Di Xie, his expression serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Xie, still covered in blood, snapped back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without resisting, he nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a cliffside, Li Ya practiced his swordplay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Northern Sea Heavy Sword in his hands sliced through the wind, its movements swift and elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike years ago, his swordsmanship no longer appeared clumsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it had become graceful and refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Li Family’s Ancestor hovered under a tree, his spirit form gazing into the distance, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing his practice, Li Ya turned toward him and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancestor, what do you think? Have I finally mastered this sword style?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I unleash my sword's intent, even I can’t predict its power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time I meet An Hao, I might not lose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Li Family Ancestor didn’t respond—he remained distracted, staring into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, Li Ya waved his hand in front of the ancestor’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! I’m talking to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be quiet,\" the ancestor snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m watching a battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Integration Stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Li Ya lost all interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not worth watching,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The real powerhouses are in the Profound Mind and Grand Ascension Stages now. The Integration Stage? I’ll reach that soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m leaving the mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Li Family Ancestor barely reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya hesitated for only a moment before turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait,\" the ancestor called after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back to Taixuan Sect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancestor scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you still worried about that Gu An kid? What kind of spell has he cast on you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ya didn’t turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not about Gu An.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taixuan Sect is in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can I sit here cultivating while the world descends into chaos?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the point of my training if I run and hide when the sect that raised me needs help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he leapt off the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Li Family Ancestor remained where he was, silently processing Li Ya’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, a smile crept onto his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That brat… He’s finally grown up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word of the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path’s single strike slaying a Grand Demon spread like wildfire through the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time it reached the frontlines, the morale of human cultivators soared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Ancestor Xuan Quan’s analysis, the slain demon had been at the Grand Ascension Stage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Grand Demon’s death was a monumental victory for humanity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a great hall, Xuantian Yi sat at the head of the table, roaring with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! Taixuan Sect truly is impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the Sword Sovereign to slay a Grand Ascension demon in one blow… He must be catching up to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting beside him, Liang Canghai stroked his beard, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Xuantian Yi’s words were arrogant, everyone knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Sovereign’s actions were a great boon to humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assembled cultivators, all at least at the Profound Mind Realm, praised the Sword Sovereign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Notably, Taixuan Sect Master Lü Baitian was not among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meeting was strictly for planning strategies against Profound Mind and Grand Ascension demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Demonic Cataclysm erupted, humanity had faced a new crisis—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some demons disguised themselves as humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some humans willingly joined the demons, hoping to secure their own survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These developments complicated the war effort immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Grand Ascension cultivator spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not invite the Sword Sovereign to the frontlines?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suggestion won widespread support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he came,\" someone said, \"our burden would be greatly reduced!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-robed woman, Supreme Elder Su Xin of Taixuan Sect, finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sword Sovereign’s identity remains a mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He only watches over Taixuan Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We cannot force him to act, nor should we manipulate public opinion to pressure him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, someone speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Sword Sovereign knows the Demonic Shadow Divine Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He might have ties to Thousand Autumn Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If so, maybe that’s why he doesn’t reveal himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Canghai interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Previously, the Nine Nether Path emerged, and the Sword Sovereign intervened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe he will act again when the time is right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps… he’s waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waiting to see just how powerful the Demon Emperor, the Demon Master, and the mysterious Demon Ancestor truly are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the discussion continued, the topic shifted to the Demon Emperor and the Demon Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A veteran Daoist from Three Pure Mountains suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could the demon that fell to the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path have been the Demon Emperor or the Demon Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone frowned at the implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Canghai spoke in a serious tone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This must be confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it was the Demon Emperor or the Demon Master, losing even one would shift the balance in our favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, we hesitate because of the unknown power lurking in the Demonic Domain—this uncertainty makes us cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for a long-term war, hesitation is a weakness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll return to Taixuan Sect and investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be back by tomorrow at the latest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one objected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Taixuan Sect’s only known Grand Ascension cultivator was Xuantian Yi—they couldn’t risk sending Dao Lord instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Liang Canghai, the alliance leader, approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without delay, Xuantian Yi departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi strode onto the Heavenly Mending Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arrival turned heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Inner Sect disciples gasped in shock at his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Outer Sect City had become a pilgrimage site—some disciples came to witness the Heaven-Splitting Axe, others to comprehend the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most Inner Sect disciples had attended Xuantian Yi’s lectures before, so they recognized him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hush fell over the Heavenly Mending Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Outer Sect disciples, noticing the strange atmosphere, followed everyone’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi walked straight to the Heaven-Splitting Axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young disciple struggling to lift the axe was shoved aside by his companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, he paled instantly, then hurriedly backed away, bowing toward Xuantian Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi nodded slightly before stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell upon the inscription on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He who lifts the axe shall inherit its legacy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such domineering sword intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just from this sword aura, he immediately realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not the Sword Sovereign’s equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This revelation stirred even more questions in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was definitely not a cultivator raised by Taixuan Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he protecting Taixuan Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most logical answer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was hiding within the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi’s gaze shifted to the pile of white bones beneath the axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully examined them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he extended his divine sense to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more cultivators gathered, whispering excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Outer Sect disciples soon realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Xuantian Yi, the True Legacy First Disciple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Xuantian Yi about to challenge the Sword Sovereign’s legacy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For years, Xuantian Yi had dominated as Taixuan Sect’s greatest talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to many disciples, he still wasn’t as legendary as the Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Sword Sovereign was too mysterious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi’s brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skeleton…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t from a Grand Ascension cultivator!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It belonged to someone even stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi had wandered the overseas realms for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had encountered Nirvana Stage Grandmasters, demonic creatures, and even immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sword Sovereign of the Righteous Path had obliterated a Nirvana Stage demon with a single axe strike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the Sword Sovereign an immortal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Xuantian Yi reached out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand grasped the handle of the Heaven-Splitting Axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was his first impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Ancestor Xuan Quan and Lu Lingjun arrived nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both observed Xuantian Yi with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Lingjun had previously tried lifting the Heaven-Splitting Axe, but couldn’t budge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was curious—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Xuantian Yi do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single hand, Xuantian Yi exerted his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The axe did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of frustration crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming aura erupted from Xuantian Yi, shocking everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Heavenly Mending Platform trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cultivators staggered back in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How terrifying was Xuantian Yi’s power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual energy surged, forming violent gales around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His robes billowed, flaring like battle banners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuantian Yi bent his knees, gripping the axe with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned all his strength—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the axe did not move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodshot veins surfaced in Xuantian Yi’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pride burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already accepted that the Sword Sovereign was stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to be unable to even lift his weapon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unacceptable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes snapped open, his aura surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hair stood on end, as if charged with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mysterious blue runes surfaced on his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his final trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it be enough?\u003C\u002Fp>",1891,"2026-06-06T01:13:12.186Z",1,"novelbin.me","82ed227e4ff47f094f2a5478a5f81ee0db5184080319354bc6facde03565ecf8","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-179","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-177",567,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhen-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--cover.jpg"]