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Chapter 520: The Dao Tree, The Chess Piece of the God Emperor
Chapter 520: The Dao Tree, The Chess Piece of the God Emperor
In the depths of the cosmos, a boundary gate stood tall. Time seemed to have no hold over this majestic structure, its grandeur untouched by the passing of years.
At this moment, a dazzling light emanated from within the gate, and a mysterious figure emerged, clad in black armor. The figure's helmet was as dark as a black hole, concealing their true appearance.
It was none other than the Annihilation God Emperor!
The Annihilation God Emperor's right palm was raised, and in its center, a golden token hovered. This token was long like a knife, intricately carved, and emitted a dazzling golden light.
As he stepped out of the gate, he paused and turned to look at the Heavenly Spirit Deity.
Seven more figures followed, both men and women, each with an otherworldly aura and an extraordinary bearing. Their gazes, too, were fixed on the Heavenly Spirit Deity.
"Regardless of your intentions, you must not destroy this Great Thousand World. Otherwise, the Heavenly Order in your hands will not protect you," the Heavenly Spirit Deity's voice rang out, its tone indifferent and unyielding.
Before the Annihilation God Emperor could respond, a white-robed man behind him raised his hand in salute and smiled, "Rest assured, Heavenly Deity, we are here only to capture one person and will not disrupt the rules of the Great Thousand World."
The Heavenly Spirit Deity did not reply, and the Annihilation God Emperor continued to stride into the depths of the cosmos, followed closely by the white-robed man and the others.
Soon, the void fell silent once more. The intense light within the boundary gate faded, and the surroundings dimmed, leaving only the glow from the Heavenly Spirit Deity's body.
...
While the arrival of the Annihilation God Emperor had captured Gu An's attention, he did not take the initiative to attack. This was because he could sense that the Annihilation God Emperor also possessed the cultivation of a Primordial Golden Immortal.
Engaging in a battle with someone of the same realm was not a wise move!
Gu An, who had been lying on a tree branch, sat up.
Forget it, let's do a lifespan simulation!
[Requires the consumption of 5,000,000,000 years of lifespan. Continue?]
Hmm?
Five billion years of lifespan?
That's too expensive!
Gu An immediately chose 'No'. There was no need to waste his lifespan, especially since the Annihilation God Emperor's aura didn't make him feel overwhelmed.
The Annihilation God Emperor couldn't detect the Primordial Dao Ground either, unless he intended to destroy the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
Although many people in this world had seen Gu An, he had manipulated their cause and effect, ensuring that no one could trace him back to the Primordial Dao Ground.
Gu An lay back down and continued reading his book.
Let's deal with it when the sky falls!
It must be said that Xuan Tianyi's writing had improved, and his descriptions of emotions were incredibly detailed, touching the hearts of readers.
Gu An read intently, able to visualize the scenes through the words and feel the intense emotions of the characters.
As the sun set and the moon rose, five days passed. Only then did An Xin and the others wake up, and they did so because Gu An had retracted his Dao intent.
Seeing Gu An sleeping on the tree, they all stood up and bowed to him. Then, in small groups, they left, whispering to each other about their insights.
When they were gone, Gu An finally opened his eyes.
His gaze turned towards the sky.
The Annihilation God Emperor had already descended upon the Heavenly Spirit Great World with his seven subordinates. Instead of heading to the Taixuan Sect, they joined the Holy Court.
Could it be that their target wasn't to kill Long Qing?
Long Qing's identity had been exposed, even to the Candlesun, so the Annihilation God Emperor must have known as well.
Perhaps the Annihilation God Emperor wanted to possess Long Qing again.
Gu An watched for a while, and after confirming that the Annihilation God Emperor had no immediate intention to make a move, he flipped down from the tree, preparing to gather medicinal herbs.
Regardless of the Annihilation God Emperor's conspiracies, Gu An's path to strength couldn't be halted.
Once he reached a lifespan of a thousand billion years, he would be able to glimpse even higher realms.
Continuously striving for strength was never wrong.
At the same time, in the Holy Domain, within the Holy Court's grand hall, the Prime Minister of the Sacred Court sat in the main seat, looking down at the Annihilation God Emperor and his seven subordinates.
The Prime Minister remembered the Annihilation God Emperor, who had previously fought the Dao-Supporting Sword Zun and been annihilated with a single move. Perhaps this attempt to possess Long Qing was another challenge that had gone awry.
"Why have you all come here?" The Prime Minister of the Sacred Court, the Saint, asked.
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Looking at the Annihilation Emperor and his companions, the Saint felt a bitterness in his heart.
After enduring countless hardships, he had finally reached the Freedom Immortal Realm, only to face even more formidable opponents. He felt as if the heavens were toying with him.
A white-robed man standing behind the Annihilation Emperor stepped forward and said with a smile, "In the Immortal Dynasty, there exists a being beyond the Freedom Immortals. Once he merges with the Immortal Dao Birthright, the Sacred Court's demise will be imminent."
Upon hearing these words, the Saint's expression turned ugly. He had been worried about this matter all along, but now that it was exposed by others, how could he feel at ease?
It was clear that these people intended to take advantage of the Sacred Court!
The critical issue was that the Sacred Court was indeed on the brink of destruction. Although it didn't seem like an immediate crisis, it was only a matter of time.
Precisely because he couldn't refuse their scheme, the Saint couldn't maintain his composure.
The white-robed man smiled and said, "Even if the Yang Xian Emperor merges with the Immortal Dao Birthright, he is no match for us. We can assist the Sacred Court, and you need not worry about it becoming our puppet. We will eventually leave, and our purpose here is to nurture one person."
The Saint asked, "May I ask who this person is? Is he within the Sacred Court?"
The white-robed man shook his head. "No, we only need the Sacred Court to create trouble for him, to better temper and strengthen him."
After hearing this, the Saint fell silent.
"We won't help you eliminate the Yang Xian Emperor directly. You should have already realized the existence of the Heavenly Tribulation and the Heavenly Dao's will. If the Yang Xian Emperor takes action against the Sacred Court, we will naturally intervene. Before that, we will remain in the Sacred Court," the white-robed man continued.
These words did indeed stir the Saint's interest.
H
The most crucial point was that he had no choice but to accept. If he refused, it would only make things worse and might even cost him his life.
As the Saint sighed inwardly, the Annihilation Emperor raised his hand, and a wooden staff flew out from his palm. It was a scarlet staff, its top curved like a snake, appearing unremarkable except for its bright red color.
The Annihilation Emperor spoke, "This staff is a piece of the Dao Tree, capable of bestowing upon you unparalleled power and aiding your understanding of the Great Dao. Consider it a token of our meeting."
Just as the Saint was about to speak, the scarlet staff suddenly flew towards him. Its overwhelming aura caused his expression to change drastically, and as he sensed the vast Dao intent within the staff, his eyes widened in astonishment.
Such a precious treasure...
The Saint turned to the Annihilation Emperor and asked, "Who... who exactly are you?"
The Annihilation Emperor's face was hidden in the darkness, making him seem like the most mysterious being in the world. He replied, "The Annihilation Domain is my creation, and Annihilation is my name."
The Saint opened his mouth, his face filled with disbelief.
...
In a valley, Daoist Sage Seeker sat by the lake, gazing at the bright sun in the distance. He muttered, "Can't you let it go? Who's pawn are you, after all?"
Zhu Xi, meditating in the middle of the lake, opened her eyes and glanced at him. "Who are you talking about?"
"The existence that created the Annihilation Qi."
"The God Emperor? Is he also a pawn?"
"Of course. He tirelessly works for the Dragon Clan's bloodline. Either someone is manipulating him from behind, or a more powerful force is pressuring him. The waters of the world are getting murkier, and when the Heavenly Dao Fruit appears, your burden will only increase."
At this point, Daoist Sage Seeker's face took on a mocking expression.
Zhu Xi scoffed and said, "The Great Dao Supreme Technique you taught me is so powerful, and with my natural talent, I'm not afraid."
(End of Chapter)
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