[{"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-179":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},1436147,1887,"Chapter 184: Mutual Recognition, Su Han’s Desperate Path","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-179",179,"\u003Cp>Chapter 184: Mutual Recognition, Su Han’s Desperate Path\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu An plucked herbs, a small smile tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard Zhang Bukui’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave him a sense of both satisfaction and accomplishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Shixiong, did you ever imagine that one day… I’d become your son’s greatest support?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts drifted back to decades ago—to a time when Cheng Xuandan was still around, spending his days refining pills in seclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Zhang Chunqiu had been the one leading him, Li Ya, and Meng Lang in their daily work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, after all these years, out of the five original masters and disciples, only he and Li Ya remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden leaves drifted through the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Da, Sun Er, and Sun San followed closely behind Gu An, occasionally asking him questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Luo Hun, Lü Xian, and Ji Ruolai, who rarely interacted with them, Gu An always took the time to chat with them whenever he visited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even brought them spirit fruits this time—a rare delicacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the three monkeys were demonic slaves, Gu An never looked down on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like with Tian Yao’er, he treated all living beings with fairness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, even an ordinary monkey demon had its own unique personality and charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows? Maybe one day, these three will find their own great opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Gu An spoke of the Demonic Cataclysm, describing the horrors of both evil demons and wicked humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing how dangerous the outside world was, the three monkey demons immediately abandoned any thought of leaving the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They trusted Gu An—they knew he wouldn’t lie to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Lü Xian appeared beside Gu An.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Valley Master, do you think humans and demons can ever live in harmony?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An crouched down and replied, \"Why not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before the Demonic Cataclysm, humans fought among themselves just as fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Survival struggles exist between individuals, but when it escalates into full-scale war, it’s always because a handful of those in power have made the decision.\" 𝖗𝘼₦ő₿ΕŞ\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xian’s interest was piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you’re saying that this war between humans and demons isn’t some inevitable heavenly tribulation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three monkey demons also turned to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a mountain forest had no cultivators or demons—only ordinary beasts—would they bring about a catastrophe that destroys the entire forest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There would be fights for survival, but nothing that would upend the entire ecosystem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xian found the logic compelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, if the leaders of both races chose to cooperate, peace would be possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if peace were achieved, the struggle for survival would never stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But at least it wouldn’t be this disastrous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An stood up and added, \"But these thoughts are meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can’t change the grand tides of history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking too much about it won’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better to focus on living the best life we can in the present.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xian nodded, then coughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I came to ask for your guidance on the Black Tortoise Tidal Palm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the one who taught me palm techniques. How am I supposed to give you guidance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned slightly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xian quickly explained, \"Exactly because I taught you, I want to hear your insights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you aren’t stronger than me, a different perspective might give me unexpected inspiration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An found that reasoning acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, but let me finish my work first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\" Lü Xian quickly stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing over the herbs to the three monkey demons, Gu An took Lü Xian into a pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without being told, Lü Xian immediately set up barriers around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Luo Hun nor Ji Ruolai questioned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they all served Li Xuandao, they each had their own secrets—especially when it came to cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour, Lü Xian finally left, while Gu An prepared to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Gu An soar into the sky on his sword, Lü Xian’s heart filled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man is truly remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had Nascent Soul cultivation and extraordinary comprehension, yet he deliberately concealed his strength, choosing to play the role of a simple valley master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xian had investigated Gu An’s past—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no deep grudges to avenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Ji family supported him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That means his patience and ambition are beyond what most people can imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Xian respected him even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A moment of glory means nothing. True ambition lies in immortality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also thought of Li Xuandao—the only person who knew Li Xuandao’s true cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Li Xuandao admired Gu An so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what it means when great minds recognize each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a funny thought crossed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither of them actually knows each other’s true cultivation… I wonder what’ll happen when they finally find out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As winter set in, a major event shook the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taixuan Sect had sent an entire demon army to reinforce the northern front!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were Grand Ascension-level Demon Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the world was outraged, accusing the Taixuan Sect of colluding with demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as this demon army crushed enemy forces, the accusations vanished, replaced by widespread excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory after victory boosted the morale of the Taixuan Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite these successes, the crisis still loomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic horde seemed endless—as if no matter how many were slain, more would always appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from tending herbs, Gu An spent most of his time descending the mountain to slay demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lifespan had already surpassed six million years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That winter, more and more disciples were sent out on missions, causing both the Outer Sect and Inner Sect cities to grow noticeably emptier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Gu An felt a terrifying demonic aura brewing in the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Rogue Immortal’s aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It must be the Demon Ancestor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within the Demonic Domain, there might also be powerful cultivators from the Seven Star Spirit Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So for now, Gu An refrained from making a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment the Demon Ancestor descended south, if he dared to step into human territory—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An would strike immediately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Star Spirit Realm might claim to be a sacred land, but they wouldn’t openly attack humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, Gu An habitually scanned the world with his divine sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His attention was drawn to a forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, Su Han was hiding in the underbrush, his breath weak and clearly injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was using a treasure to conceal his aura, but the Thirteen Fiends of the Nine Nether Path were still circling within a hundred-mile radius, searching for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did he offend the Nightshade Ghost Mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An didn’t intervene—he simply watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For seven days, Su Han remained hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu An roamed the mortal world, he continued to monitor him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Han was investigating Zhen Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is he planning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t allow Su Han to harm Zhen Qin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Su Han dared to make a move,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An would not stand by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin hesitated for a moment before standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked over to Ye Lan and whispered, \"Shishu, I’ve encountered a small issue while cultivating. I need to take off my robes for a bit, so I’d like to be alone in the woods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lan opened her eyes, concerned. \"Do you need my help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing serious. You know my cultivation method is unique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin smiled reassuringly. Seeing that her smile didn’t seem forced, Ye Lan nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, Zhen Qin left the encampment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked deep into the woods, not stopping until she had traveled several miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead, beneath a tree, a lone figure stood with his back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Han Shixiong… is that you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man slowly turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was pale as a corpse, his once-dark hair now completely white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bone sword was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a smile—a fragile, bitter expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me. Come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin hesitated but stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she was just seven steps away, she suddenly felt herself walking into a restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be alarmed,\" Su Han said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just my artifact. It blocks divine sense detection—so the Nightshade Ghost Mother and the Thirteen Fiends of the Nine Nether Path won’t find me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she maintained a cautious distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shixiong… is there really no way for you to turn back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Han let out a wry chuckle, his voice filled with sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What road is there left to take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My hands are already stained with too much blood. Even if I crippled my own cultivation, my enemies would never let me live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin sensed something was off about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need medicine for your injuries?\" she asked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Han shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I came to see you because I have a favor to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Han suddenly moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand pressed against her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in shock, terror flooding her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Su Han’s expression turned icy cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sh-… Shixiong…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin managed to choke out two words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say more, a powerful surge of spiritual energy invaded her body, silencing her completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a distant town, Gu An paused mid-swing, his sword slicing through a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frown formed on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression grew complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he turned away and continued slaying demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around him, other cultivators were also engaged in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest, Su Han gazed at Zhen Qin’s fearful eyes and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be afraid, Shimei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t hurt you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I have nowhere left to go. I will die soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before that, I will pass all my cultivation to you… to change your fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhen Qin’s pupils dilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories of the Outer Sect City surged in her mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when the sect tried to sacrifice its disciples, Su Han had fought desperately to protect her, helping her escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That debt of gratitude had never left her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much evil Su Han had committed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never wronged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone could condemn him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Nightshade Ghost Mother taught me the Reverse Fate Divine Art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She wanted me to enter the Nine Nether Path, but I never understood her true intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But one thing is certain—I will not have a good ending.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that hidden realm, I managed to steal a Grand Ascension artifact, breaking free from them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But… I was severely wounded in the process. My time is short.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Han smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hatred Heaven Divine Sword ends with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I spent my life seeking revenge, yet I still don’t know who my true enemies are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But after all these years, I finally understand—anyone who wields this sword is destined to make countless enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe… I’ve already completed my revenge without realizing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked into her tear-filled eyes and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shimei… you and I were born ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the cultivation world, we are no different from ants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hatred Heaven Divine Sword was my only chance to break free from fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may have failed, but at least… my life was not dull.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, you will inherit the rest of my life…\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1902,"2026-06-06T01:13:12.186Z",1,"novelbin.me","a77f7270dde599938f1cbef676830b803798054a2ad2fada466a6687bc34c04e","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-180","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-178",567,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhen-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--cover.jpg"]