Chapter 762: 754: The Inevitable Conclusion
Chapter 762: Chapter 754: The Inevitable Conclusion
The Celestial Destruction God’s response made Profound Mystery think of many possibilities, and he began to suspect Heavenly Dao itself.
The two fell into silence, each lost in thought.
The enormous red pavilion continued its journey, the mysterious ridged armor below subtly visible through the clouds, with a low, thunder-like breathing sound faintly heard.
“Alright, don’t overthink it. You are already an Immortal God and should no longer view problems from a mortal’s perspective. Excessive compassion will only harm you. The Celestial Court has celestial rules. If you stay in the Celestial Court long enough, you’ll realize that all your current concerns are meaningless.”
The Celestial Destruction God spoke. Although his Immortal Position was one rank lower than Profound Mystery, their relationship was very amiable, and Profound Mystery did not require him to be overly formal in private.
Profound Mystery nodded and said, “Perhaps I really do need to adjust my mindset.”
Saying this, he still felt a deep dissatisfaction with the Immortal Gods.
The reason he had followed Gu An initially was that he believed Gu An to be an Immortal God. Later, real Immortal Gods appeared, but they were not like he had imagined. The true protector of all living beings was Gu An. When he arrived at the Celestial Court, he held on to a faint hope that the Celestial Court internally would be compassionate towards all living beings, but that turned out not to be the case.
In the Celestial Court, let alone compassion for mortal spirits, if he didn’t initiate, not a single Immortal God would mention the Three Thousand Great Worlds.
He heard more about Primordial Emperor Domain, Misty Immortal Court, Endless Dao Mountain, Abyss Dao Sea, and other Great Dao realms.
The different levels made it difficult for Profound Mystery to adapt. The Three Thousand Great Worlds had so little presence; how could he not feel disheartened?
“This struggle for the Son of Heaven is likely to last many years. It is said that the cultivation levels of the two Sons of Heaven are roughly the same, and now they are both in seclusion. No matter which side gains the upper hand, they will eventually face off against each other. The more destiny their camps accumulate, beyond showcasing their talents, it also boosts their own destiny. Once the Sons of Heaven take action, the Three Thousand Great Worlds are destined to turn to ashes.”
The Celestial Destruction God spoke softly and then paused before saying, “With the Divine Venerables around, the struggle for the Son of Heaven should not involve us. You can rest easy.”
Profound Mystery shook his head and said, “I’m not afraid of trouble. Never mind, let’s not talk about this anymore. I heard the quota for the Hundred Thousand Stars has been opened. Are you really going to try?”
The Celestial Destruction God nodded and said, “I managed to transfer from under the God of Destruction to under the Divine Venerable. I must now complete the transformation of my Divine Authority. The Stars are good; it allows for peaceful cultivation and easier access to the Great Dao.”
Profound Mystery, being an Immortal Monarch, had yet to secure a specific Immortal Authority. However, he was not worried because his master, the Radiant Divine Venerable, had already made arrangements for him. Now, apart from cultivation, he represented his master, walking through the Heavenly Realm, using his master’s name to acquaint himself with various Immortal Gods.
The two began discussing their upcoming travels. The Immortal Palace they were visiting also had significant backing, and even the Celestial Destruction God looked forward to this trip.
He benefited from Profound Mystery’s influence. This kind of visit wasn’t just for conversation; they would either get to hear the Dao or receive the other’s bounty.
Not only did various Immortal Gods respect the Radiant Divine Venerable, but they also had high hopes for Profound Mystery’s future. Anyone who could pass the Heavenly Dao’s test and ascend had boundless potential.
The test imposed by the Heavenly Dao was a battle between mortal spirits and Immortal Gods, its difficulty nearly impossible to overcome. Despite the Celestial Court owning countless universes, those who could ascend like Profound Mystery were few and far between. Many relied on connections with Immortal Gods for selection to immortality.
A day in heaven is a year on earth, and conflicts in the Three Thousand Great Worlds were rapidly evolving.
Another ten thousand years passed, and there was no pure land left in the Three Thousand Great Worlds, filled everywhere with slaughter and war.
This year, in the Celestial Spirit Great World, sects were contending for supremacy externally, while evil demons invaded from outside. Even the Celestial Spirit God guarding the World Gate experienced defeat. Disciples of Wushi began to emerge, rescuing the suffering beings.
In the Imperial Palace on the Tai Cang Continent.
Gu An was playing chess with Li Xuandao. The weather was cool, and a gentle breeze stroked their hair. At this moment, Li Xuandao frowned deeply, pondering.
Gu An casually waved a folding fan in one hand and held a teacup in the other, feeling utterly at ease.
Even the ten or so shooting stars streaking across the sky did not catch his attention.
Li Xuandao took a deep breath and said, “I lost.”
He lifted his eyes to Gu An, wanting to speak but hesitating.
“You have something on your mind. Speak up, don’t hold it in,” Gu An said with a smile. As long as he didn’t deliberately avoid it, anyone’s inner thoughts would directly reach his ears. However, some words still needed to be said by the other party.
Li Xuandao stared at Gu An intently and said, “There are unified sects in this world, but no unified Imperial Dynasty. Even the bygone Holy Court focused primarily on the Immortal Cultivation Realm, disregarding the safety and well-being of common people. I want the Tai Cang Dynasty to become the ruler of the world.”
I want to be an unprecedented Emperor!
Over the years, Li Xuandao had always been cautious, considering Gu An in every decision to avoid disapproval, which was why the Tai Cang Dynasty had remained problem-free. With Gu An around, Li Xuandao never acted recklessly.
But over time, he too would feel weary and needed a greater goal to invigorate himself.
“If you want to contend, then contend. I’ve never restricted or obstructed you, have I?” Gu An said with a shake of his head and a laugh.
Li Xuandao breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that Gu An didn’t mind.
“Then I will strive for it. Over the years, the Tai Cang Dynasty has been accumulating power. Since Yang Jian left, Long Teng has taken on the responsibilities. He is even stronger than Yang Jian.” Speaking of this, pride filled Li Xuandao’s face.
Long Teng was the son of Long Qing, equivalent to Gu An’s grand-disciple. By virtue of this relationship, Li Xuandao treated Long Teng very well, even allowing the Long Family to grow strong. Long Teng did not disappoint him, never overstepping bounds. In both the court and among the people, there was jest that Long Teng was more like a Crown Prince.
Long Teng had indeed grown significantly, achieving the title of Primordial Dao Emperor in his youth. Now, he had reached the cultivation level of Daoist Zang Zizai Immortal. He was the face of the Tai Cang Dynasty, and even if he did not take action, no force dared to offend the Tai Cang Dynasty in the surrounding seas.
He had come this far with considerable help from Gu An. Long Teng’s magnanimous and upright character greatly aligned with Gu An’s preferences. Now, Gu An spent more time visiting him than Long Qing.
Li Xuandao was also a Daoist Zang Zizai Immortal, but he kept it well hidden; the world only knew him as a Free Immortal.
The strength of his cultivation meant that Li Xuandao was no longer constrained by aristocratic families or sects. The Tai Cang Dynasty truly belonged to him now; it was what he once dreamed of.
Gu An smiled and said, “Then let me see how far you can go. Anyway, I won’t be helping you. In my eyes, the Tai Cang Dynasty is no different from any other dynasty in the world. I hope you understand this.”
In stern tones, Li Xuandao said, “Of course. How could we ask you to intervene in conquering the world? How would the world even play a part if you did? To be honest, the reason I want to unify the world is not only for the sake of all living beings but more so to realize my own ideals. I want to become a figure in the Celestial Spirit Great World’s history who is never forgotten.”