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Chapter 326: The Heavenly Dao Inheritance
Chapter 326: The Heavenly Dao Inheritance
The first Immortal King, the first Daoist Immortal Treasure...
Gu An sensed a power beyond time from the Immortal King, a formidable will that challenged the Heavenly Dao.
The Heavenly Sovereign's gaze never left Gu An, and he continued, "Since the fall of the Immortal King, the world was engulfed by the ocean, ushering in a period of decline. But from the ruins, new life emerged, and over the long years, many followed in the footsteps of the Immortal King. The title he bestowed upon himself became a pursuit of glory for future cultivators. Countless Immortal Kings rose, challenging the might of heaven, and in response, the Heavenly Dao imposed more shackles upon this world."
"As epochs passed and the world transformed, we awaited the birth of the Holy Court. It was then that mortals gained the opportunity to step beyond the heavens. I inherited the legacy of the Heavenly Sovereign, bearing its name. The Heavenly Sovereign can only have a single successor, and I wish to take you as my disciple, to make you the next Heavenly Sovereign."
As he finished speaking, the wind in the forest suddenly ceased, and the flowers and trees stopped swaying.
Gu An's eyes widened in surprise, and he asked in disbelief, "Me? Can I really do it? I have very ordinary talents!"
"Talents mean nothing. The Heavenly Sovereign has a legacy that can break the shackles for you. The fact that you gained the recognition of the Immortal King's Crown proves your extraordinary qualities. You either possess an ancient divine body or a soul containing greater power. The Dao pattern on your forehead is the best proof."
The Heavenly Sovereign stared intently at Gu An as he spoke.
Gu An hesitated, "But I don't understand what it means to be the Heavenly Sovereign. What are your principles?"
"The Heavenly Sovereign follows the Heavenly Dao. Your task is to follow the Heavenly Dao. As long as you adhere to this, you can constantly surpass limits and even achieve immortality."
"If you can attain immortality, why pass it on to me?"
"Because I have regrets, and I no longer wish to follow the Heavenly Dao."
Gu An became even more confused by the Heavenly Sovereign's words. Are you trying to trick me?
The Heavenly Sovereign saw through Gu An's confusion and looked up at the bright moon, saying, "I have lived for 780,000 years. Every choice I've made has been in accordance with the Heavenly Dao. For the Heavenly Dao, I abandoned my wife and child, and even my dearest friends. I gained immortality and earned the revered name of a saint, but over time, I also have regrets. I no longer yearn for immortality, but you probably still do."
After hearing this, Gu An's first thought was to leave a legacy for those close to him.
The Heavenly Sovereign continued, "My time is limited. After this Heavenly Rank Tournament ends, I will step down from the position of the Heavenly Sovereign. You have no choice but to prepare your Dao heart during the remaining time."
With that, he vanished into thin air within the forest.
Gu An furrowed his brows and remained in his spot.
"Don't tell others; otherwise, you'll reveal the secrets of heaven and bring misfortune upon others."
Gu An inwardly mocked the Heavenly Sovereign's words, but he did sense a mysterious and familiar aura from him, similar to the layers of light that enveloped the Heavenly Spirit Great Universe.
Could the Heavenly Dao truly exist?
Gu An pondered in his spot for a while before leaving.
In the following days, numerous great cultivators gained fame at the Heavenly Rank Tournament, and the strongest among them was the Heavenly Sovereign. He claimed to be the Heavenly Sovereign, but beyond that, no one knew more about his origins.
The Nine-Finger Divine Lord also displayed great strength, but he didn't exude the aura of the top ranker... yet.
Time flew by.
Two months passed in the blink of an eye, and the Heavenly Rank Tournament continued. During this time, the Taixuan Sect was in a constant state of celebration, as if it were a never-ending festival.
One day, as Shen Xinzi was reading under a tree, he sensed something and looked up. He saw an old man with white hair approaching from the valley entrance.
"Hmm? That person's aura..."
Shen Xinzi furrowed his brows, deep in thought.
The Heavenly Sovereign felt his gaze and glanced at him.
In that brief moment of eye contact, Shen Xinzi felt immense terror and instinctively lowered his head.
The Heavenly Sovereign withdrew his gaze and continued forward.
He scanned the Medicine Valley, quickly fixing his gaze on Yang Jian, who was conversing with his disciples.
Yang Jian seemed to sense something and turned his head. When he saw the Heavenly Sovereign, he instinctively frowned.
This visitor was no ordinary cultivator!
Having reached the Transcendence Realm, Yang Jian's senses were even sharper than others at the same level.
From the moment he laid eyes on the Heavenly Sovereign, he knew he was no match for him.
But he remained calm, as his master was still in the Medicine Valley.
The Heavenly Sovereign approached Yang Jian, and Shen Xinzi stared intently, unsure whether to make a move.
"Xuan Gang Body, can you feel the weight of your soul?" The first words from the Heavenly Sovereign left Yang Jian in shock.
Yang Jian instinctively looked around.
"No one else can hear our conversation, nor can they see me. Except for the Heavenly Demon from the Sorrow Sea Buddhism Sect, I intentionally let him see me," the Heavenly Sovereign said with a blank expression.
The mention of "Heavenly Demon" caused Divine Heart Son's face to change drastically, and he immediately bowed his head.
Yang Jian, however, was not distracted by the term "Heavenly Demon." He suppressed his nervousness and asked, "What do you really want?"
The Heavenly Sovereign raised his right hand, and a golden jade appeared in his palm. "I entrust this to you. If you crush it, you will remember your past life and recall your true identity. You have already been reincarnated a hundred times. It is rare for someone to help you awaken the Xuan Gang Body. In the future, you might not have such an opportunity again."
Yang Jian subconsciously took the golden jade and asked, "Who are you? What do you want?"
"We once fought side by side. I was severely injured, and you died and your Dao dissipated. I will never harm you. Once you remember your past life, I will reveal myself."
With that, the Heavenly Sovereign turned and left.
Yang Jian looked at the golden jade in his hand, his mind in turmoil.
Past life?
Having read Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West, he naturally believed in reincarnation. But when it happened to him, he couldn't help but feel anxious.
He took a deep breath and looked up, seeing the Heavenly Sovereign walking toward his Master's pavilion.
He wondered if his Master could sense the arrival of this person.
Previously, he believed his Master was invincible, but the Heavenly Sovereign's abilities surpassed his understanding. No one in the valley, except for him and Divine Heart Son, could see him move.
What kind of power was this?
Yang Jian couldn't comprehend it, and his wariness of the Heavenly Sovereign reached its peak.
He hesitated about whether to go and warn his Master. He was afraid that if his Master had already sensed it, he might ruin his Master's plans.
After some thought, he used his divine sense to track the Heavenly Sovereign.
When his divine sense entered the pavilion, Gu An showed no reaction, which made him feel more at ease. He then retracted his divine sense.
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He then climbed the stairs.
He passed through the door and approached Gu An's desk, manifesting his true form. His gaze fell on the Taixuan Secret Transmission in Gu An's hands.
His eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
He suddenly regretted choosing Gu An.
But now, he had no other choice.
"Cough, cough."
The Heavenly Sovereign coughed, and Gu An instinctively looked up. Then, he jumped up as if he had seen a ghost.
"You... How did you appear...?" Gu An asked in fear.
The Heavenly Sovereign replied irritably, "You will be the next Heavenly Sovereign. In the future, you will hold the Will of the People. Don't read so many books that corrupt your will."
Gu An closed the Taixuan Secret Transmission and explained, "This book is different..."
"Enough!"
The Heavenly Sovereign interrupted Gu An and looked at the Divine King Crown again. "You wander around with the Divine King Crown on your head all day. Aren't you afraid of trouble? Not everyone is like me, who has no greed for Daoist Immortal Treasures. Moreover, the Divine King Crown is special. It is one of the few Daoist Immortal Treasures not influenced by the Holy Court's Fortune."
"Controlled by the Holy Court? What do you mean?" Gu An asked in surprise.
Speaking of which, almost every fortune sect on the sea had a Daoist Immortal Treasure. He had obtained the Seven-star Mirror from the Seven-star Spiritual Realm, and the Star Sea Congregation also had their own Daoist Immortal Treasure.
But almost no one tried to seize their Daoist Immortal Treasures, indicating that some powerful force was balancing the greed of the great powers.
The Heavenly Sovereign answered, "Most Daoist Immortal Treasures in the world are gifts from the Holy Court, to help various sects better govern the people. Of course, a few Daoist Immortal Treasures are not under the Holy Court's control, like the Divine King Crown on your head."
"The Holy Court can trace all Daoist Immortal Treasures connected by fortune. Therefore, they are even more wary of those not under their control. If someone discovers your Divine King Crown, you will be in great trouble, and the Heavenly Sovereign's Fortune won't protect you."
Gu An thought, I have another Daoist Immortal Treasure in my chest, and you didn't recognize it!
(End of Chapter)
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