Chapter 455: The Limit of Heaven and Earth's Lifespan
Chapter 455: The Limit of Heaven and Earth's Lifespan
Gu An had an impression of the Calamity Demon Great Emperor due to Ji Xiaoyu.
The Calamity Demon Great Emperor had a grudge with Ji Xiaoyu, and Ji Xiaoyu's true body had already lost to him several times.
When the Calamity Demon Great Emperor descended upon the Heavenly Spirit Great World, Gu An had divined the future and knew what was about to happen.
If he didn't take action, the Calamity Demon Great Emperor would bring catastrophic disaster to the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
If he did intervene, it would lead to more tribulations in the future and might even accelerate the demise of the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
The fate of the Heavenly Spirit Great World was determined by the fortunes of heaven and earth, in other words, it was set by the Divine Principle.
The Divine Principle influenced the will of all beings, inciting them to fight and creating an atmosphere that intensified conflict. Unless Gu An could control the will of all living beings under heaven, he couldn't truly save the creatures of the Heavenly Spirit Great World. However, doing so would turn them into puppets, a fate worse than death.
Moreover, the Divine Principle was destroying the beings of this era, not rendering the Heavenly Spirit Great World devoid of life.
Over the years, Gu An's divination abilities had steadily improved, and he could even predict the outcome of his own actions. Of course, he couldn't divine the future beyond his current realm.
"A demon god? What demon god, is he your opponent, Master?" Tian Bai asked subconsciously upon hearing Gu An's words.
The secluded paradise was still trembling, and with the power of heaven and earth isolated here, the situation outside in the mortal world was even more intense.
Gu An replied, "I have the ability to protect myself, but I can't protect the world. There is an invisible, intangible force manipulating everything, and cultivating immortality is about breaking free from this force."
After hearing this, the three demons fell into deep thought.
Tian Yao'er cautiously asked, "Then can I still go out to break through?"
Gu An laughed and said, "Of course you can. In a few days, I'll take you there."
Tian Yao'er's worried expression vanished, replaced by excitement. She was eagerly anticipating her breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm.
Tian Qing and Tian Bai also looked forward to the Nirvana Realm, but their talents were not as exceptional as Tian Yao'er's, and they would have to wait for several hundred years more to achieve their breakthrough.
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A deafening roar shook the heavens and the earth, causing panic even within the Taixuan Sect.
Ji Xiaoyu stepped out of the house and looked up at the sky. Rolling black mist descended from the sky, engulfing the entire firmament and creating an incredibly oppressive atmosphere, as if the demon realm had descended.
She sensed a powerful aura and couldn't help but frown.
The Lunar Solar Emperor appeared beside her, his face grim.
Without needing to say a name, Ji Xiaoyu knew who it was.
Inside the Medicine Valley, everyone was discussing the strange phenomenon in the sky. Those who had been meditating indoors came out, and even the chess players in the Dao courtyard lost their focus and stared at the sky. Nine-Finger Divine Lord took the opportunity to change the chessboard, then frowned as he gazed upwards.
The vast black mist surged endlessly, like an inverted sea hanging in the sky, awe-inspiring to all.
A dragon's roar resounded, high and continuous. Before the people could see the dragon's shadow, other roars and hisses joined in.
Beyond the heavens, a gigantic divine beast among the seven suns was fighting for the Heavenly Spirit Great World, with the Holy Court and the Immortal Dynasty providing support in a grand display.
Above the Heavenly Spirit Great World, one massive black shadow after another appeared, from which an endless stream of demons emerged.
In the distant sky, a towering and terrifying figure approached, surrounded by flames that coiled around him like a dragon. Each step he took shook the universe's void, as if the Great Dao itself was trembling.
He resembled the most ancient demon god from the birth of the universe, exuding an endless and boundless aura. The tremors beneath his feet were visible to the naked eye, as if the Great Dao was being shaken.
His appearance immediately evoked thoughts of destruction, chilling everyone to the core.
Whether it was the Holy Court cultivators or the Immortal Dynasty's celestial beings, they all instinctively felt fear upon seeing him.
He was the Primordial Abyss Demon God! On his shoulder stood another figure, so small compared to him that he seemed like a speck of dust. It was the Calamity Demon Great Emperor.
The Calamity Demon Great Emperor crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked mockingly at the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
A golden light burst forth from within the Heavenly Spirit Great World, and when it stopped, a human figure appeared—the Yang Xian Emperor. Behind him floated a golden wheel, emitting a dazzling golden light brighter than the sun itself.
The Yang Xian Emperor stared at the distant Primordial Abyss Demon God, his eyes filled with apprehension.
He felt an overwhelming sense of dread.
The Holy Minister, also a Freedom Immortal, appeared in the Holy Court camp, rapidly divining the situation. The more he calculated, the more his expression darkened.
"Everyone, it's been a long time. Why haven't I seen the Holy Minister?" The voice of the Calamity Demon Great Emperor echoed through the void, reaching the ears of the Holy Court and Immortal Dynasty's great cultivators. The Freedom Immortal and the Mind-Spirit True Immortal both paled, clearly recognizing the Calamity Demon Great Emperor.
"Calamity Demon Great Emperor..." A Holy Court cultivator clenched his teeth, his face filled with dread.
Another deafening roar shook the heavens and the earth, deafening the Holy Court cultivators and Immortal Dynasty's celestial beings, causing them to turn and look.
Within the vast Heavenly Spirit Great World, a continent exploded, scattering the sea of clouds. Terrifying demonic energy surged out, rushing towards the heavens.
An Immortal from the Immortal Dynasty twisted his face in anger and cursed, "The Demon Sect! I've said it before, we should have joined forces with the Holy Court to annihilate them!"
With the Primordial Abyss Demon God and the Calamity Demon Great Emperor approaching from outside, and the Demon Sect wreaking havoc within, both the Holy Court and Immortal Dynasty felt immense pressure at this moment.
The Yang Xian Emperor's expression turned cold, and he glared at the Holy Minister.
The Holy Minister met his gaze, and as their eyes locked, they both turned to look at the Primordial Abyss Demon God.
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Gu An returned to the Third Medicine Valley and walked towards the valley entrance. As he looked up, it seemed like dusk, with dark clouds swirling and crimson mists filling the sky. Countless meteors, accompanied by fiery waves, crashed into the distance, creating a tragic yet magnificent sight.
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As soon as Gu An entered the Medicine Valley, he was surrounded by numerous disciples.
"Master, what's going on?"
"Will the conflicts between those major sects affect our Taicang Continent?"
"How foolish! It's obvious that the commotion is coming from beyond the heavens. It must be the Demon King's attack."
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"Master, you are highly cultivated. Please tell us!"
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Upon hearing his words, the disciples felt embarrassed and dispersed.
Guiding Sword Lord continued walking, and at that moment, Absolute Luo Sword Lord approached him and asked, "Senior, do you know the origin of the Demon King from beyond the heavens?"
Gu An stopped in his tracks and turned to look at him, asking, "You know? Then tell me."
Absolute Luo Sword Lord took a deep breath and said, "That's the Primordial Abyss Demon God. It is said that in the distant past, all the great worlds in the universe belonged to the same grand world. At that time, there were countless powerful beings, and Treasure Bodies emerged one after another. There was a clan called the Demon God Clan. They only needed to reach adulthood to possess the ability to destroy heaven and earth. The Primordial Abyss Demon God is a famous existence among the Demon God Clan, and he is one of the few to have retained his physical body after death. As far as I know, he was obtained by a taboo existence in the Annihilation Domain, which means there is an even stronger being behind the Tyrant of the Demon King."
After saying this, he looked at Gu An, but he didn't see any change in Gu An's expression.
As expected!
This senior knows everything!
Absolute Luo Sword Lord's worries dissipated, and although he wasn't afraid of the Tyrant of the Demon King, he became a little fearful after seeing through the identity of the Primordial Abyss Demon God.
No matter how arrogant he was, he wouldn't consider himself an invincible being.
Gu An sighed, "The heaven and earth are facing a calamity. Some want to fulfill their mission, while others seek to take advantage of the situation. Tell me, when will such a cycle of reincarnation end?"
After hearing this, Absolute Luo Sword Lord was momentarily stunned, carefully pondering Gu An's words.
Gu An sighed at the Divine Principle Discourse.
Humans have a limited lifespan, and now it seems that heaven and earth do as well.
He had already seen millions of ways the Heavenly Spirit Great World could be destroyed, and the number of endings was rapidly increasing.
Absolute Luo Sword Lord hadn't thought about the Divine Principle Discourse; he had assumed that Gu An was dissatisfied with the existence behind the Primordial Abyss Demon God.
"There is a game beyond the game, and every chess player is also a chess piece. If you want your Sword Dao to reach new heights, you must forge your own path, independent of any single Dao."
Gu An left these words and continued walking towards his own pavilion.
Absolute Luo Sword Lord furrowed his brows, thinking about how difficult it was to forge one's own path. Not everyone could be a Sword Dao Sage, but Sacred Heart Sword Dao was indeed his own path. He had once visited the Sword Dao River, where the Sacred Heart Sword Dao was eternally indestructible, existing alongside the Great Dao.
Despite his boastful claims of surpassing the Sacred Heart Sword Dao, he was well aware of the vast gap between himself and it. He merely wanted to break free from the shackles of cultivation by using the Sacred Heart Sword Dao as a stepping stone.
He looked at Gu An's back, his eyes filled with curiosity.
As the Heavenly Spirit Great World was about to turn to dust, what would this being who transcended the Freedom Immortal do? Would he intervene to protect it, or stay away from the trouble?
He turned his head to look at the silhouettes of the disciples in the valley, and he had a hunch that Gu An wouldn't abandon everything here.
This was also what he had observed during his many years of staying in the Third Medicine Valley.
Gu An walked to the bottom of the pavilion and saw that Ji Xiaoyu and the Lunar Solar Emperor were still watching the battle. He raised his hand to greet them.
Ji Xiaoyu looked at Gu An and said, "It seems like this life of mine is coming to an end."
Gu An stopped in his tracks, surprised, and asked, "Why? You're not from the Heavenly Spirit Great World, so you shouldn't have such a strong sense of responsibility, right?"
Ji Xiaoyu replied, "The Tyrant of the Demon King is the arch-enemy of my true self. When he appeared, the power of the Heavenly Origin Talisman also began to stir, and my true self is eager to fight him."
The Lunar Solar Emperor stood by silently, not saying a word. He had long wished for Ji Xiaoyu to end this life, but the distinction between their ranks prevented him from acting rashly.
Gu An narrowed his eyes and asked, "So, do you have any regrets or unfulfilled wishes?"
Ji Xiaoyu's eyes held no sadness, only calmness. She looked at Gu An and asked, "In this life and my previous life, do you see any difference?"
(End of Chapter)
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