Chapter 804: 796 Heavenly Dao Emperor Jade
Chapter 804: Chapter 796 Heavenly Dao Emperor Jade
Gu An glanced at Taiyi Immortal Monarch and said with a smile, “You need not worry, I am not blaming you.”
Hearing this, Taiyi Immortal Monarch felt relieved and smiled.
“Over the years, I’ve watched your actions. While some things may not matter to me, your intentions are undoubtedly earnest, whether out of ambition or for other reasons. I harbor no dissatisfaction with you.”
Gu An said to Taiyi Immortal Monarch, his face graced with a warm smile, a stark contrast to his demeanor when facing the old immortal Cixuan.
Taiyi Immortal Monarch was excited by these words and felt deeply moved. He could sense Gu An’s sincerity, and he didn’t consider it a bad thing that his ambition had been revealed, as he indeed harbored no ill will towards Gu An.
In fact, after spending so many years in the Celestial Spirit Great World, he had many insights. He found his Dao Heart had become more serene, realizing that if Immortal Gods distanced themselves from all living beings, they would inevitably become arrogant and narrow-minded.
Most Immortal Gods also grew from Mortal Spirits, and to be arrogant towards Mortal Spirits is to be arrogant towards one’s past self.
His own arrogance was why Gu An suppressed him for so many years.
Whenever he thought of this, Taiyi Immortal Monarch felt that working for Gu An could not impress him, yet what he did was not meaningless, for he gained something himself.
Having convinced himself of this, hearing Gu An’s praise brought him unexpected joy and even a sense of loyalty akin to a soldier willing to die for a confidant.
Gu An raised his hand to point at the golden jade pendant on the table and asked, “Are these jade pendants common in the Celestial Court?”
If there was only this one, he would have to give it away or always keep it in the dojo, never giving it to his disciples.
Taiyi Immortal Monarch collected his thoughts and said, “Not many, but I have indeed heard of it. This jade pendant is called the Heavenly Dao Emperor Jade, and only a few sons of heaven favored by His Imperial Majesty and those with great merit can hear of it. The Celestial Court actually values merit more, which is why the ranks of Immortals differ. Over the long years, one’s cultivation level can always be improved, but to bring blessings to all living beings requires genuine effort. Immortal Gods receive the incense of all beings and are naturally obligated to protect them. Some Immortal Gods who accomplish little, no matter how high their cultivation level, will not ascend.”
Gu An shook his head with a laugh and said, “You didn’t say that before.”
Taiyi Immortal Monarch felt embarrassed, cleared his throat, and said, “At that time, my mind was clouded. I always thought finding a patron was easier than accumulating merit. To obtain the Heavenly Dao Emperor Jade, merit cannot be achieved by saving beings once or twice but must be accumulated through countless accomplishments.”
Gu An nodded and asked, “Then how many Heavenly Dao Emperor Jades do you think there are?”
Taiyi Immortal Monarch replied, “At least a thousand, given the countless Immortal Gods in the Celestial Court. Even I don’t know the exact number.”
Gu An felt relieved; in the future, he could give the Heavenly Dao Emperor Jade to his cherished disciples.
Afterward, Gu An exchanged a few simple words with Taiyi Immortal Monarch and then let him leave.
Before leaving, Taiyi Immortal Monarch hesitated to speak but ultimately took his leave with a bow.
Gu An knew what he wanted to ask but purposely left it unsaid.
After Taiyi Immortal Monarch left, Gu An raised his eyes to gaze at the celestial vault outside the Mountain Viewing Pavilion and mumbled to himself, “The cause and effect of this matter are so great that you cannot hope to conceal it.”
This time, he intended to eliminate the nefarious formidable creatures of the Three Thousand Great Worlds, granting the living beings of various worlds a chance to rescue the world.
Striking in such a manner would certainly yield him an exceptionally vast lifespan.
Gu An, who relied on growing medicinal herbs for longevity over the years, unexpectedly felt anxious. After all, lifespan reincarnation holds too many past lessons. Rampantly killing to gain strength quickly would invite annihilation by more formidable beings, including the attention of the Celestial Court.
Gu An did not plan to involve his true self but instead use the Wushi Divine Sparrow to intervene.
As the thought arose, the Wushi Divine Sparrow transformed into a beam of white light and flew over to land on the table, then lay down.
Gu An raised his hand to gently stroke its head, feeling as if he were touching his own head.
…
Within the rolling thunderclouds, lightning flashed and thunder roared, making the entire world overwhelmingly oppressive, dim, and eerie.
The land was barren, the mountains lifeless. Above the mountains, a cloud soared past, carrying a dozen people, among whom Zhu Xi was present.
“When we meet His Highness, you all must kneel and do not raise your heads to look at him, understood?”
Standing at the front, an elder spoke. He was the Star Monarch, known as Beichen Star Monarch, and behind him were all World Rulers from various Great Worlds, with Zhu Xi’s presence being the weakest and thus the least noticeable.
“We understand.”
The masters of the Great Worlds responded in unison. Faced with the upcoming meeting, they were both excited and anxious, with some feeling uneasy.
The most uneasy was Zhu Xi, who always felt that meeting the Son of Heaven was not a good thing.
She didn’t want to come, but as the overt World Ruler of the Taiwei Great World, she had no option but to come. Her Great Cultivators wished not to miss this opportunity but did not dare to replace her.
Zhu Xi could only strive to calm herself, not wanting to appear cowardly.
Soon, a colossal stone hall appeared ahead, far larger than any mountain in the world.
Everyone’s gaze was drawn to the stone hall, while Beichen Star Monarch accelerated his Cloud Soaring Technique.
They swiftly rode the clouds into the stone hall. The hall’s passage was immensely broad, its ends shrouded in darkness, discouraging prolonged gazes.
Flying forward for a while, Beichen Star Monarch’s voice echoed, “Lower your heads.”
Upon hearing this, everyone inclined their heads downward, not daring to look ahead, Zhu Xi included.
A few seconds later, the auspicious cloud landed and quickly dissipated. Zhu Xi felt the ground beneath her feet and her heart raced with anxiety.
“Your Highness, these people are the Masters of the Great Thousand World, whose foundations rank in the top twenty among the Three Thousand Great Worlds.”
Upon hearing Beichen Star Monarch’s voice, Zhu Xi and the others knelt down, their foreheads touching the ground, afraid to accidentally look up.
“Hmm.”
A lazy voice sounded, uttering just one word, yet it brought a boundless sense of oppression to everyone present.
Zhu Xi’s heartbeat quickened, and she subconsciously envisioned the Son of Heaven’s visage in her mind. At this moment, her Dao Fruit trembled, plunging her into an unprecedented state of unease.
It’s hard to imagine how high the realm of the Son of Heaven is, that merely uttering a single word could instill such fear.
It wasn’t just her. The World Rulers on her left and right were equally affected, even those whose cultivation had reached the Innate Golden Immortal Realm, all felt as powerless as ordinary mortals.
“Your Highness, we are close to bringing the Three Thousand Great Worlds into our fold. Do you have any instructions?” Beichen Star Monarch inquired respectfully.
The voice of the Son of Heaven followed, “I have but one requirement: ensure the beings of the Three Thousand Great Worlds worship me. If they fail to satisfy me, with a flick of my finger, I shall annihilate the world; all beings related to this realm will vanish into nothingness, their souls dispersed, their bodies and Dao extinguished.”