Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

In the presence of Hongbo Fairy, the Daluo Golden Immortal, Li An did not dare to use his Divine Sense or Life Nourishing Immortal Skill to investigate the state of Purple Fairy. But now, recalling those last words of advice from Purple Fairy, he felt quite uneasy.

It seemed that Purple Fairy did not lose her soul, nor was she possessed by someone. Those words of advice felt like they genuinely came from her heart, as if she was bidding farewell to Li An.

Destiny is set, she told him not to think too much and that this would make him happier. Also, she took back the title of Zangyezi, stating that their grievances were cleared, severing the bond of master and disciple.

In other words, from now on Li An does not need to regard her as a master in his heart, freeing him to rely entirely on himself.

It was more as if she had discovered some incredible truth, and understood that Li An’s current situation was a dead end, and she couldn’t rescue him, faced with inevitable fate she could do nothing, thus resulting in such a demeanor.

Both Daluo Golden Immortals vanished inexplicably, and Purple Fairy was in such a state of despair... All the power Li An could rely on and leverage was gone.

Thus, he could only place his hopes on Shangguan Shengxian.

Thinking back, Shangguan Shengxian knew more than him from the beginning, even before Li An entered the Saint Realm, she found him and informed him.

The Golden Immortal boundary is a watershed, once reached that stage, Li An would find himself helpless and doomed, with the Saint Realm and God-descending land maddeningly searching for him...

Now Li An, in his perfect Celestial state, is indeed just one step away from entering the Golden Immortal stage, and the unimaginable darkness and pressure, as Shangguan Shengxian had said, are closing in.

Looking back now, she indeed foresaw the outcome for Li An.

And precisely because of this, she was so confident that when Li An escaped into the Saint Realm, she didn’t stop him, perhaps certain that Li An would eventually seek her out?

Since he made the decision, Li An began contemplating the matter of contacting Shangguan Shengxian.

This was his sole chance to turn the tables for survival, and Hongbo Fairy must absolutely remain unaware.

"Though Hongbo Fairy maintains a surface harmony with me, she must be wary inside, and would not trust my obedient demeanor."

Over the years, Li An habitually thought from the enemy’s perspective to formulate better strategies.

"Firstly, Celestial Monarch Eastern and Celestial Monarch Ge might have already exposed my secrets, she might already know of my animosity towards her, which is the worst-case scenario."

"Secondly, Celestial Monarch Eastern and Celestial Monarch Ge may not have disclosed the layout, but just based on me being Purple Fairy’s disciple, she would be more cautious."

"Regardless, she has become wary of me, and if I actively propose going to Purple Cloud Mountain today, she will definitely have thoughts about it."

"After going to Purple Cloud Mountain, I will undoubtedly be closely watched."

"Trying to safely contact Shangguan Shengxian is extremely challenging..."

Li An pondered relentlessly, feeling that no matter what he did, in a situation of being closely monitored, risks abound, and weaknesses would be exposed.

"No, the Heaven-Devouring Great Demon!"

Suddenly, a thought flashed in Li An’s mind.

The Heaven-Devouring Great Demon sought Li An for years, always wanting his body and Life Seed, and during a search for destiny in the dying land, it was this demon who intervened, providing a cover, giving Li An time to escape.

If he appeared on Purple Cloud Mountain, the Heaven-Devouring Great Demon would inevitably strike.

By then, even Hongbo Fairy and the people behind her would have no choice but to face the demon, providing Li An the opportunity to contact Shangguan Shengxian.

"If, by then, I can meet Shangguan Shengxian alone, it would be ideal. But, it’s possible that even amid the battle, Hongbo Fairy and others would still keep a tight watch on me... I’d still have no opportunity."

"Therefore, more preparation is needed."

"Precautionary measure..."

He took out the satchel Shangguan Shengxian gave him upon entering the Saint Realm.

This satchel naturally had been tampered with by Shangguan Shengxian, and should Li An choose to, he could infuse his own aura within it. If not too far apart, she would sense Li An’s location and come to meet him.

Her precautionary arrangements were indeed thorough.

"God-descending land!"

Suddenly, Li An encountered a strategy in his mind!

...

The next day, Li An, in the name of Supreme, summoned a multitude of elders and disciples within the sect.

Although now Hongbo Fairy and Purple Fairy had come to Dao Mountain, they were still outsiders, and within the Dao Sect, Li An was the rightful authority, holding the highest position.

The chair of Dao Sect, vacantly hanging for many years, finally had someone seated upon it today.

Below, Dao Sect’s elite were all present, eyes filled with reverence.

Xiang Yuntian and Gu Canye were all smiles. Li An now surpassed them greatly in cultivation and status, yet they held no envy, only happiness.

After years of arduous maintenance of the Dao Sect, the main responsibilities could now be shifted onto Li An.

An Li, Li Nianxue, Li Qingran, Fen Yuan, Thunder Vibration... the gaze these younger generations cast upon Li An carried an indistinct sense of fervent devotion and piety.

In youthful arrogance, all hailing from Dao Sect, who hadn’t dreamt of traversing the heavens to defeat all enemies? And now Supreme, slaughtering prodigies in secret realms, slaying Golden Immortals, one battle on Dao Mountain annihilating a Taiyi... simply an idol for the young generation.

Once in the Spirit Realm, though Li An bore the title of Supreme, it resulted from various circumstances leading to such a false name. None truly believed he possessed the qualification and strength of Supreme, and later in the Saint Realm, it was only with his identity as Purple Fairy’s disciple revealed, coupled with being the last Supreme remaining in Dao Sect, that he was regarded as a form of spiritual support.