[{"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-485":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},1435903,1887,"Chapter 489: The Cycle of Heavenly Dao, a Lifespan of Ten Billion Years","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-485",485,"\u003Cp>By the time Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley, the sky had already darkened, tinged with the hues of twilight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He summoned An Xin to join him at his pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, is something wrong?\" An Xin asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare for Gu An to call for her personally, and whenever he did, it was always for something significant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An smiled and asked, \"If I were to leave, what would you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, An Xin's expression immediately turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew her master was not joking. Over the years, she too had sensed something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world was increasingly spreading the ideology of the Heavenly Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People everywhere were being taught to trust in the will of the heavens, to pursue their ordained fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she overheard disciples saying \"the fate of the world is already preordained\", she realized something was terribly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still remembered He Qingsong’s warning—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Dao did not want her master to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she did not know if He Qingsong truly spoke on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, she could not help but feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Master wishes to leave, then we shall leave,\" An Xin replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will follow you wherever you go. When are we leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked excited, as if she had been waiting for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An shook his head and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you not have anything or anyone you would regret leaving behind?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may be the chief disciple of the Third Medicine Valley and have deep connections with many disciples, but I know where everything I have truly comes from.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only ones I care about are Master and Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though An Xin was known for her gentleness and kindness, her heart was far from indecisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An could hear her inner thoughts—he knew she was telling the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that is the case, I will give you a task,\" Gu An said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find a suitable disciple within the Third Medicine Valley to inherit the position of Valley Master. But for now, keep this plan to yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she eagerly asked, \"Master, where are we going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was still deciding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The universe was vast, the realms were infinite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he journey beyond the heavens?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or should he remain within the Heavenly Spirit Great World?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a question worth considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the depths of the starry sky—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden core of the Heavenly Dao floated in the void, radiating boundless divine light, illuminating the entire universe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tempest surged forward, slamming into Sun Immortal Emperor, making his golden robes billow violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes, staring ahead at An Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just ten meters away, An Hao stood with his back turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire being was wrapped in golden flames, and his long hair danced wildly in the turbulence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura was immense, towering toward the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This presence… he's already approaching the level of a Heaven and Earth Flying Immortal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could his strength have grown this fast? Something is wrong…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor’s gaze flickered, his heart filled with doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, An Hao turned around, his sharp gaze landing on Sun Immortal Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was cold, completely different from his usual self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Sun Immortal Emperor frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your condition seems… unusual,\" Sun Immortal Emperor said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao responded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A powerful existence has set its sights on the Heavenly Dao Golden Core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are already waiting for its emergence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did the Heavenly Dao Golden Core tell you this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he locked eyes with Sun Immortal Emperor and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The calamity of the Immortal Dynasty is upon us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war you long for… is nothing but a delusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calamity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor's frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suspicion toward An Hao only grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao continued, his voice quiet yet carrying a profound weight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, if the Immortal Dynasty were on the verge of destruction…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you sacrifice yourself to save it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a golden halo surfaced on the Heavenly Dao Golden Core, rapidly expanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the radiant circle, an image of the Immortal Dynasty appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flourishing, prosperous, brimming with celestial splendor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal hand descended from the sky, seizing the entire continent on which the Immortal Dynasty stood—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting it toward the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mere squeeze, the entire Immortal Dynasty was crushed into dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vision vanished, leaving behind only a blurred figure standing within the golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ancient enemy of the Heavenly Spirit Great World has taken notice of this realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The destruction of the Immortal Dynasty is only the beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next… is the Sacred Court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What will you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The enemy… surpasses even Free Immortals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao’s voice was eerily detached—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he were possessed by an entity beyond comprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor turned back to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he asked—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who… are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao remained calm and responded, \"I am still An Hao. However, over the years, I have been tempered within the cycle of the Heavenly Dao, making me different from before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cycle of the Heavenly Dao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have repeatedly experienced the destruction of the Heavenly Spirit Great World.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each time, the ending is the same— all living beings perish, heaven and earth are shattered, and the Heavenly Dao Golden Core is taken by a mysterious and powerful entity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I tried altering the course of events within each cycle, yet the result remained unchanged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter what I did, as long as heaven and earth were destroyed, as soon as the divine radiance of the Heavenly Dao dissipated— that mysterious entity would make its move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried a profound emotion— a mixture of desolation and resolute determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor did not panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he stared deeply at An Hao and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this is destined, then what meaning does my sacrifice hold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Hao turned to the Heavenly Dao Golden Core and replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Heavenly Dao Golden Core can grant you power beyond that of a Free Immortal. But from that moment forward, you will become a puppet of the Golden Core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your emotions will be erased. You will still be yourself, yet many things will no longer be within your control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s only if you succeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Immortal Emperor smirked, his lips curling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That sounds a lot like the wandering cultivators of Heavenly Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to face the Heavenly Dao Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the golden halo, a figure gradually became clear—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was himself, as if he were looking into a mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Sun Immortal Emperor’s eyes, two flames burned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growing ever fiercer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hundred years later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Medicine Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before Gu An’s pavilion, Gu Zong gazed up at the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was filled with conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, An Xin stood calmly and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Gu, you should return. If Master comes back, I will inform you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her side, Gu Yu frowned and couldn't help but ask,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has been gone for over a hundred and fifty years. Is he really not coming back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Qin family has already been punished— they were even expelled. Why won't he let it go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This has nothing to do with that. Master left for another reason. You are overthinking it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yu was about to press further when Gu Zong stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. Let's go back. Perhaps we really are overthinking things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sigh, Gu Zong turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yu had no choice but to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath a distant tree, Blood Prison Saint sat cross-legged, cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he watched them leave, a mocking smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin also turned and walked away, not lingering at the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An had never left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was reclining in a chair, reading a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had merely concealed his aura and karma, making it seem as if he were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone entered, they would be unable to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the last page, Gu An opened his status panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Gu An]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lifespan: 2,143\u002F9,999,605,001]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Physique: Hunyuan Boundless Physique]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation: Vast Heaven Free Immortal Realm (Perfection)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine billion, nine hundred ninety-nine million years of lifespan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so close to reaching ten billion years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An’s anticipation grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would his next lifespan ability be worth the wait?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he had pretended to leave— to prepare for his breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His next advancement would shake the heavens and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was uncertain whether entering the cycle of reincarnation would alert the Heavenly Spirit Great World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he chose to hide himself in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the Heavenly Spirit God, no one should be able to detect his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and gazed into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed an immense power, heading toward the Heavenly Spirit Great World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Repository Free Immortal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This entity wasn't coming to destroy the Heavenly Spirit Great World—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was aiming for a specific part of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The target was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Immortal Dynasty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu An became intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would the Heavenly Dao Golden Core really enable Sun Immortal Emperor to defeat a foe beyond Free Immortals?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to An Hao, Gu An had been keeping a close watch on the Heavenly Dao Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Core resided in a special dimension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason Gu An could track it was because he had secretly placed the Dao Annihilation Seal on An Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this, he could feel An Hao's changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Heavenly Dao fate had grown far stronger than that of He Qingsong, who was merely a puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>",1652,"2026-06-06T01:13:12.187Z",1,"novelbin.me","d70595df80684624de9531f12c4a6c57435a8dc6c82926e6eb396ddcac8aec78","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-486","when-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--chapter-484",567,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhen-i-achieved-sainthood-the-immortal-official--cover.jpg"]