Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant

This time, the opponent’s tactics were much simpler compared to the first round, not as dazzling, but still quickly forced Li An into a desperate situation. Li An struggled for half a day to survive, yet still lost.

However, from this, Li An already sensed something.

In the first round, the opponent showcased a full display, like a mesmerizing heavenly dance.

In the second round, the opponent slowed down, dismantling it step by step for Li An to see.

"Please—"

Li An was quite pleased and took the initiative to speak, wanting to start another round.

"Wait."

The person opposite smiled, "No more than three times; I’ve already given you enough guidance."

"Further guidance implies a mentor-student relationship, which is inappropriate."

"How about this, you accept me as your master, call me Master once, and after the third round, I’ll release you from my tutelage; this way, it doesn’t involve cause and effect, a win-win solution. How about it?"

Li An was somewhat surprised. He thought for a moment and believed that with such a high level of the opponent, it was impossible for them to go back on their word.

Temporarily acknowledging a master wasn’t a loss at all!

Immediately, Li An said, "Fine, Master above, this disciple greets you—"

He gave a salute.

The other person seemed to smile and continued to place the pieces.

This time, the opponent’s moves came even slower, as if guiding Li An, one step at a time, until Li An fully grasped its true essence before making a new move.

Li An was mesmerized, becoming increasingly enlightened to the essentials of a Tier Seven Array. In places where he couldn’t understand, he knew it was because his cultivation realm wasn’t enough; once his realm improved, everything would naturally fall into place.

This game lasted straight for seven days and nights!

After seven days, Li An’s brain was swollen, with endless information making it momentarily hard for him to digest, but he gained a lot!

"Thank you, Senior—"

Li An respectfully gave a bow. The opponent was definitely a true powerhouse in arrays, and, rare as it was, they were willing to guide him with such dedication.

Over the years, he had learned arrays and talismans almost smoothly, with seniors around him doing their utmost to guide and mentor him.

"Senior? Dear disciple, have you forgotten your master so quickly?"

This voice was no longer concealed, distinctly clear and playful, causing Li An to be stunned for a moment. It was already gone, but sitting opposite Li An was a young girl.

She wore a plain Taoist robe of the mysterious order, which made her look pure and ethereal. Her physique seemed a bit frail yet graceful; her beautiful hair naturally fell over her shoulders, and her eyes carried a hint of a smile, clear and penetrating, looking at Li An with radiant eyes.

"It’s you... Shangguan Xiaoxiao!"

Li An couldn’t help but speak.

The person was indeed Shangguan Xiaoxiao!

Since parting ways upon entering the Dao Sect back then, they hadn’t seen each other because she was on Celestial Dao Peak, and Li An was unwilling to go there, nor had she come to find Li An.

It was now over two hundred years later.

Shangguan Xiaoxiao had grown from a little girl into an adult.

And her cultivation...

Was now at Refining Void Perfection!

She could directly rival the Peak Master of Evergreen Peak, Gui Changshou!

But thinking about it carefully, it seemed reasonable; back then, she was the second princess of the Demon Sect, and her cultivation was already profound and mysterious. It was only because the Demon Sect was destroyed, and she fought with Shangguan Shengxian, that she was beaten until only a Primordial Spirit was left, entering Li An’s Spirit Platform. Now that she had a body and entered Celestial Dao Peak, recovery was naturally rapid.

"Is Shangguan Xiaoxiao something you can say? Hmm?!"

Shangguan Xiaoxiao pouted, "You already performed the disciple’s salute just now, and now you won’t kneel and call me Master?"

Li An’s expression was complex as he said, "You set me up!"

"Quickly, hurry up and release me from the sect, abolish it!"

Shangguan Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "No, no, no, dear disciple, as a Master, I won’t abolish you."

"You, a Refining Void expert, don’t keep your word?!"

Li An was genuinely angry!

Earlier, he hesitated as well, but he thought the person playing chess with him must have considerable status in the Dao Sect, and such individuals always keep their promises... who would’ve thought it was Shangguan Xiaoxiao?

"What if I don’t keep my word? I’ll bear this karma."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao smiled at him and said, "Li Gou, after more than two hundred years, you’re getting more rubbish; Divinity Transformation late stage? You really haven’t made progress!"

Li An: "..."

"There’s some progress in array cultivation... but not much either."

She sighed, "As my first disciple, you’re really making me lose face."

Li An: "..."

Meeting again was a barrage of criticism!

"Did you come looking for me for something?"

After a while, Li An finally asked.

"Who came looking for you? I just came to the Array Hall to get some array materials and happened to hear about a certain waste studying here for decades, still unable to comprehend Great Power Level arrays, a touching story, so I granted a bit of fortune..."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Do you still have any De Fu Pills? Can’t you get some to show filial respect to your master?"

Li An grumbled but still took out a bottle for her.

Shangguan Xiaoxiao took a few pills, chewing them with satisfaction on her elegant face, and said:

"Li Gou, my sister appeared in the New Continent."

Shangguan Shengxian!

Li An wasn’t surprised by this.

The New Continent had long become a paradise for evil sects and demons; it’s normal for the Demon Sect to head there.

Moreover, there’s been movement over the Southern Sea now, and as the source of mysterious methods in the Demon Dao, it’s normal for the Demon Sect to go there sensing something.

"I want to go and kill her, what do you think?"

Li An shook his head and said, "You can kill her, but there’s no need for you to go."

"Just let the Sect Leader send over a few Peak Masters. Exterminating demons and defending the Dao is the Dao Sect’s responsibility, not your personal vendetta."

Why go for personal revenge when you have the Dao Sect available? Isn’t that foolish!

"Still the same Gou,"

Shangguan Xiaoxiao said, "Others going there might not manage to kill my sister..."