"This is a Dao Pattern, the first manifestation of the Dao. Some people are born possessing the Dao, while others cultivate it later in life. A sudden acquisition like yours isn't unheard of either. In any case, with a Dao Pattern, you will shed the mortal coil sooner or later and become an Immortal. Congratulations in advance."
Zhang Xianwang spoke with a chuckle, admiration showing in his eyes.
Gu An immediately cupped his fists and said, "I am Gu An. May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?"
He could sense Zhang Xianwang divining his karma, but he did not mind. He had long since altered the surface appearance of his karma; unless someone's cultivation realm surpassed his, looking at his true self would only reveal the farming life of an ordinary disciple, plain and unremarkable.
"My name is Zhang Xianwang. I come from a very distant place. Meeting is fate—why don't you show me around? I would also like to understand the Heavenly Ranking Tournament and the Taixuan Sect."
Faced with Zhang Xianwang's suggestion, Gu An naturally would not refuse. He had come precisely for Zhang Xianwang.
The two walked out of the Strange Treasure Pavilion. After seeing Gu An's mount, Zhang Xianwang did not think much of it; he could not see through the Return to Origin Divine Path.
Along the way, Gu An introduced the Taixuan Sect. When he brought up Sword Venerable Fudao, Zhang Xianwang immediately pressed him for details about Sword Venerable Fudao's exact situation.
When the conversation turned to Sword Venerable Fudao, Gu An's face filled with fervor as he praised Sword Venerable Fudao to the skies, scattering flowers from the heavens.
Blood Prison Great Sage's expression did not change, but inwardly, he sighed with emotion.
His master's bearing was worth learning from.
If he