LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 153: Get Lost!
Chapter 153: Get Lost!
The person who had placed a hand on An Hao’s shoulder was none other than Gu An.
An Hao cautiously turned his head, and the moment he saw Gu An, his heart exploded with joy.
"Master!"
Unable to hold back, he turned and threw himself at Gu An, hugging him tightly.
Even though Gu An still wore a mask and his attire had changed since their last meeting, An Hao recognized him instantly.
But in the next moment, Gu An suddenly disappeared.
An Hao instinctively lurched forward on one knee, panic flashing across his face.
When he looked up again, he saw that Gu An had reappeared seven steps away.
Only then did An Hao breathe a sigh of relief—if his master had vanished completely, he might have thought he had been trapped in an illusion."Tell me, what happened?" Gu An asked calmly.
The mountain was still trembling from the attacks outside, but with Gu An here, An Hao felt no fear—only excitement. He began recounting everything that had led to this moment.
Gu An listened attentively.
Not far away, Si Yan’er widened her eyes, staring at Gu An in astonishment.
This man is An Hao’s master?
How did he get in here?
During An Hao’s explanation, he couldn’t help but try to probe Gu An’s true appearance with his divine sense. However, the power within the mask rebounded his attempt, sending a sharp jolt through his mind.
This stunned him.
Gu An remained silent, which only made An Hao feel ashamed. He dared not offend his master again and instead focused on finishing his story.
Two months ago, following Xuanmiao Zhenren’s map, An Hao had found this ancient cave dwelling but was unable to enter. He spent a month trying before venturing out for training, where he met Si Zong and Si Yan’er.
Si Zong had also participated in the Golden Ranking Tournament back then and even made it into the top ten. They had been rivals before, but when they met again, their conversations flowed effortlessly.
Believing he had found a friend as trustworthy as Xuanmiao Zhenren, An Hao let down his guard. The three of them traveled together, enjoying the journey.
Thinking Si Zong was a true companion, An Hao shared the discovery of the ancient cave dwelling with him.
But he had been too naive.
Si Zong had never let go of his past defeat.
Once he learned that An Hao had come here for an opportunity, he immediately sought to capture him.
A fierce battle erupted, and both sides suffered serious injuries.
In the end, An Hao took Si Yan’er hostage and fled.
Upon returning to the cave dwelling, an argument between him and Si Yan’er accidentally triggered a mechanism, revealing an entrance in the mountain wall.
Just as they were about to step inside, Si Zong arrived with reinforcements—among them, even a Void Transformation cultivator.
An Hao was ambushed while dragging Si Yan’er into the cave. Though he was severely wounded, the cave entrance sealed shut just in time, saving him.
When he finished his story, he gritted his teeth in rage.
"Si Zong, that motherless bastard! I trusted him so much—what an idiot I was!"
Si Yan’er pursed her lips but did not defend her brother. She had never approved of his actions either.
BOOM!
An explosion echoed from the tunnel outside, and a powerful gust of wind surged through the chamber, ruffling their robes.
Gu An, however, was focused on the statue in the center of the chamber, his gaze thoughtful.
Footsteps approached from the tunnel.
An Hao didn't panic—he simply walked over to Si Yan’er, intending to keep her as a bargaining chip.
"Let her go. There’s no need to use a woman as a hostage—it’s pointless." Gu An’s voice rang out.
Si Yan’er’s face lit up, and she quickly said, "Thank you, Senior! At least someone here is reasonable!"
An Hao shot her a glare but still removed the seal talisman from her body.
The moment the talisman was gone, she regained full control of her body. Instead of fleeing, she remained standing beside An Hao.
At that moment, a group of cultivators stepped into the chamber.
Leading them was Si Zong, accompanied by a black-robed elder adorned with golden patterns. His presence was imposing—half his hair had turned white, his face was still handsome, but his eyes were cold, exuding a crushing pressure.
Si Zong’s gaze landed on Gu An.
His brows furrowed slightly, and he offered a polite bow. "May I ask who you are, Daoist friend? And why are you here?"
Before Gu An could speak, Si Yan’er stepped forward. "Brother, he is An Hao’s master. Let’s end this here."
His master?
Si Zong’s brows knitted even tighter. "Is it Sect Master Lü?"
Ignoring him, Gu An focused on the black-robed elder and secretly used his Lifespan Insight.
【Xing Yan, Grandmaster of the Profound Mind Realm (Second Layer): 1904/4400/4600】
So the Nine Dynasties truly hid some monstrous figures.
It was unclear whether this Xing Yan had been secretly cultivating within the Tianwei Empire all this time, or if he had recently returned from overseas like the Nightshade Sect.
Gu An finally spoke. "I am not Lü Baitian. This cave dwelling was found by my disciple first. I advise you all to leave immediately."
The cultivators behind Si Zong were visibly shaken.
An Hao, on the other hand, was thrilled—he turned to Si Zong with a smirk.
Xing Yan stepped forward, coming to stand before Si Zong.
Gazing at Gu An, he asked, "May I ask for your name? Why do you hide your true face?"
Even his divine sense couldn’t penetrate Gu An’s mask, which made him wary.
But only slightly—after all, he was a Profound Mind Realm cultivator.
During the battle against the Nightshade Sect, he had fought others at his level before. Some he had defeated, some he had lost to.
Unless this masked man was on par with the Nightshade Sect Leader, who had reached the Grand Ascension Stage, there was no way he could kill him.
But a Grand Ascension cultivator?
Ridiculous.
If such an expert existed, how had he never heard of him before?
Gu An turned to face Xing Yan directly.
He spoke a single word—
"Get lost."
BOOM.
The chamber fell silent.
Everyone’s expressions changed, especially Si Zong’s group.
They knew who Xing Yan was!
"How dare you speak to a Grandmaster like that?!"
An elder behind Xing Yan roared in fury.
But Xing Yan himself only laughed—a cold, chilling laugh.
An Hao was beyond excited—his master was so badass!
Si Yan’er, watching Gu An, felt that his arrogance was backed by absolute confidence.
Just as Xing Yan was about to speak, Gu An sighed.
"What a nuisance."
Then, with a flick of his sleeve—
A devastating force erupted.
A hurricane of immense magical power blasted toward Xing Yan, Si Zong, and the others.
It was too fast.
Before anyone could react—
They were turned to ashes.
A rain of storage rings and storage pouches clattered to the ground.
The chamber fell into utter silence.
An Hao’s eyes widened.
Si Yan’er was stunned, blinking rapidly, as if trying to wake from a dream.
Lines of notifications flashed before Gu An—
"You have slain 57 cultivators and gained 1,200 years of lifespan."
Ignoring An Hao and Si Yan’er, Gu An calmly walked toward the statue.
Behind him, Si Yan’er murmured in disbelief, "A… A Profound Mind Grandmaster… just died?"
Cold sweat beaded on her forehead.
An Hao, dazed for a moment, then cheered in joy.
"Master! You’re too powerful! What realm are you even in?! Are you at the Grand Ascension Stage like the Nightshade Sect Leader?!"
"Grand Ascension Stage?!"
Si Yan’er’s heart pounded wildly.
She no longer cared about Si Zong’s death—only fear and panic filled her mind.