Chapter 588: The Elusive Celestial Court
Chapter 588: The Elusive Celestial Court
The vast ocean churned, and thunderclouds loomed, with streaks of lightning flashing across the horizon, creating an incredibly oppressive atmosphere between the sky and the sea.
Zhang Bukou, clad in dark red armor, hovered in the air, holding a long spear. The Divine Anomaly Spirit Lord stood back-to-back with him, both gazing into the distance. Powerful figures blocked their path in every direction, maintaining their distance while forming intricate array formations.
Beside Zhang Bukou stood another man, five zhang away. This man's clothes were tattered, his face covered in grime, and his hair was in disarray, resembling a beggar. His frail figure faced enemies from all directions, but his face wore a mocking smile, contrasting sharply with the tension on Zhang Bukou and the Divine Anomaly Spirit Lord's faces.
"Hey, Zhang Bukou, look at you. You might as well hand over the treasure to me. At least you won't have to die, do you regret it now?" The frail man, named Xu You, teased Zhang Bukou.
Zhang Bukou remained silent, while the Divine Anomaly Spirit Lord coldly harrumphed, "Xu You, do you think you won't have to die?"
Xu You, the frail man, spread his hands and spoke nonchalantly, "I don't care about dying. I'm just experiencing the reincarnation tribulation. If I die, I'll have another life. You are the original body; if you die, you're truly gone."
Upon hearing this, the Divine Anomaly Spirit Lord's eyes turned icy.
"You three dare to harm my son! None of you will escape today!"
A roar, like thunder, reverberated beneath the thunderclouds. The overwhelming rage caused the distant clouds to part, revealing a colossal copper statue approaching, even larger than a mountain. It was an eight-armed figure clad in battle armor, each hand gripping divine weapons. On its head stood a white-robed man with white hair dancing like flames, a ferocious expression, and eyes filled with murderous intent that seemed to materialize.
Zhang Bukou gazed at the eight-armed copper statue and said, "Even if you are in a reincarnation body, you probably don't want to die either. Let's fight together. Once we break through, I'll give you a chance to fairly compete for the ultimate treasure."
Xu You, upon hearing this, grinned, revealing two rows of black and yellow teeth. He chuckled, "You're quite reasonable. Let's fight our way out together. Don't lag behind, or I won't turn back."
After saying this, he turned and flew in another direction, his back to the eight-armed copper statue. Ahead of him, numerous cultivators blocked his path at the horizon.
Countless mighty figures were watching this battle from afar, and the furthest among them was Gu An, who was within the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
Gu An was refining a Dao artifact while observing the battle, paying close attention to Xu You.
Xu You hadn't lied to Zhang Bukou; he was indeed in a reincarnation body.
This guy's original body was no ordinary being; Gu An could sense that his cultivation was on par with his own and that he possessed the fortune of the Heavenly Dao.
In other words, this person was likely a Celestial God from the Celestial Court.
Even if Gu An had broken through to the Open Heaven Great Immortal realm, he might not have been able to see through the original body's cause and effect.
Xu You's encounter with Zhang Bukou was no coincidence, as Zhang Bukou was the inheritor of the Buddha Immortal lineage, which also had connections with the Celestial Court.
Fortunately, judging from Zhang Bukou's fate, Xu You didn't intend to harm him; instead, he wanted to support him.
Gu An was curious but had no intention of probing further.
Xu You was still unaware of Gu An's existence, so why provoke him? Even for the top powerhouses in the Vast Universe, the Celestial Court remained mysterious and elusive.
However, within the Three Thousand Grand Worlds, numerous Celestial Gods roamed, and some knew their identities but had to pretend otherwise.
The cause and effect of Celestial Gods were too immense; even the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, guarded by the Celestial Spirit Deity, deterred many forces from daring to intrude.
It seemed that in some place, one could obtain permission to communicate with the Celestial Gods guarding the Vast Universe.
Gu An watched for a while before turning his attention elsewhere.
His current life was peaceful, and he didn't want to prematurely create cause and effect with the Celestial Court.
Unless absolutely necessary, Gu An would not provoke the Celestial Court; he intended to stay in the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
Gu An's thoughts turned to the Celestial Spirit Deity.
In this life, Bai Sheng, with Su Jin's help, had embarked on the path of cultivation. Gu An hoped that he would cultivate a compassionate heart, allowing the Heavenly Spirit Grand World to have a Celestial God.
A Celestial God not only protects the universe but also stabilizes the Celestial Court.
The reason Gu An considered trying to win over the Celestial Spirit Deity was that the latter had violated the principles of the Celestial Gods for the sake of the Immortal Palace's ultimate treasure. This, at the very least, showed that the Celestial Spirit Deity wasn't entirely loyal to the Celestial Court.
Although the Celestial Spirit Deity had once intended to destroy the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, it was a task assigned by the Celestial Court, which he had delayed for many years.
Over the long years, any existence that threatened the Heavenly Spirit Grand World was swiftly dealt with by the Celestial Spirit Deity without explanation. By doing so, he had at least reduced the occurrence of numerous calamities for countless lives.
"Celestial Spirit Deity, I have high expectations for your future. I hope you won't let me down. If things don't work out, I might have to slay a god."
"Gu An thought to himself and a smile appeared on his face.
Before that, he would continue to enjoy his peaceful life.
When Xiao Lan naturally awakens her past life's memories, he will let her choose whether to stay in the Primordial Dao Ground or continue her journey in the world.
The Heavenly Spirit Grand World was not considered vast in Gu An's eyes; here, he was all-powerful and could dominate everything.
...
The Enlightenment Assembly lasted for a full five years, and each Dao Ground had a dedicated Enlightenment Platform. Those with outstanding Enlightenment results would even be announced across the cities, becoming renowned throughout the land.
Xiao Lan did not disappoint; her profound understanding of the Great Dao touched the Great Dao Stele, making her stand out. Gu An, who had been enlightening alongside her, could see the look of ecstasy on Su Zhenren's face as well as the other cultivators from the same lineage.
Su Zhenren was usually very composed, even a bit cold, but facing Xiao Lan's extraordinary results, she couldn't maintain her composure. Fortunately, Xiao Lan didn't see this.
The Dao Court was vast, with countless branches, and the Enlightenment Assembly was similar to the imperial examinations in the mortal world. It was an opportunity for disciples to change their fate, and even those with mediocre spiritual roots would have hope. The Dao Court valued understanding of the Great Dao above all else.
It wasn't until the Enlightenment Assembly ended that Xiao Lan woke up.
Gu An accompanied her down the platform, and soon they were greeted by Su Zhenren and the other elders.
'Let's go, I'll take you to meet the powerhouses of the Court. Your understanding has gained recognition from above. Disciple, you're about to become the pride of the Dao Court!' Su Zhenren held Xiao Lan's hand and said excitedly.
Xiao Lan hesitated and looked at Gu An, who winked at her, saying, 'Go ahead, it's not like we're parting ways. When you come back, tell me all about it.'
(End of Chapter)
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