Xu Yan traversed the world of cultivation, unable to cultivate for a full twenty years, yet emerged as a mortal proficient in all forms of poetry, books, zither, and painting.
However, Xu Yan also moved on; being a mortal detached from fame and fortune, isn't it rather splendid?
Yet, after Xu Yan's work "The Calabash Brothers Rescue Grandpa" circulated, it stirred up a veritable tempest in the world of cultivation.
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A certain disciple of a renowned mountain sect remarked, "Senior Xu has imbued the ultimate truths of the cosmos into a painting, attaining the realm of 'all things returning to one.' We can only look up in awe."
An esteemed ancestor of a sacred sanctuary intoned, "Senior Xu has already transcended the bounds of creation. Every stroke and line conceals the great Tao. This is a height I shall never reach in my entire lifetime."
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Turns Out I'm a Hidden Expert

Upon hearing the voice of the Golden Ant, Xu Yan turned around in surprise and found a golden ant on the path covered by the gray mist. It was indeed the Golden Ant.


The Golden Ant was a few meters away from him, beyond the illumination range of the Phoenix True Feather and the calligraphy and painting. Therefore, Xu Yan couldn't see it clearly, but he was certain it was the Golden Ant. After all, finding a second ant as unique as the Golden Ant was nearly impossible.


Walking towards the Golden Ant, he said, "Little Gold, when did you fall off? I was just looking for you."


The Golden Ant replied, "I don't know what happened either. You disappeared out of nowhere."


It stood still, not moving forward, seemingly waiting for Xu Yan to come over.


"Xu Yan, don't go over there. That's not me!" Just as Xu Yan was about to approach the Golden Ant, a voice came from the direction of the Heavenly Emperor's burial pit. It was the voice of the Golden Ant.
