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Chapter 656: The Heavens, Infinity
Chapter 656: The Heavens, Infinity
As soon as Bai Shou Xian Zu finished speaking, he didn't give the listeners much time to ponder. He quickly invited the front-row listener to ask a question.
The listener's inquiry was about a doubt that arose during the listening process. The Path of Strength was vast and boundless, and Bai Shou Xian Zu's cultivation was profound. Even with Gu An's understanding, the teachings he received were immensely beneficial.
In response to the listener's question, Bai Shou Xian Zu quickly provided clarification, answering with profound meaning that left many listeners deep in thought.
Bai Shou Xian Zu continued to call on listeners one by one to ask questions.
Gu An initially wanted to gather some intelligence, but seeing that the previous questions were all about cultivation, he felt he shouldn't be an exception.
However, after several listeners had asked questions, someone finally raised an issue unrelated to cultivation.
"Xianzun, as the Supreme Dao Lord of the Heavenly Court, how do you view the relationship between Chaos and the Heavenly Court? Does the Heavenly Court leave any room for Chaos?"
The listener's voice was feminine, her words sharp and aggressive, almost like an interrogation.
Gu An sensed that she was only at the cultivation level of a Kai Tian Da Luo Immortal, yet she dared to speak to Bai Shou Xian Zu in such a manner. What kind of powerful background did she have?
"Chaos is the birthplace of the Great Dao, and it cannot be eradicated. The Heavenly Court can only set boundaries; there is no room left for Chaos."
Bai Shou Xian Zu replied indifferently, her tone unchanged from before, showing no signs of anger.
The listener was surrounded by the aura of the rules, and Gu An wasn't sure if she was satisfied with the answer.
The questions continued, and after someone took the lead, the subsequent inquiries were all related to the Heavenly Court.
"Apart from the Heavenly Dao Divine Position assessment and participating in the Heavenly Army selection, is there a third path to attain a place in the Immortal Class?"
"If one has great merit and virtue towards the lives of a realm, the Heavenly Court will also bestow rewards and grant them a position in the Immortal Class. This is the main purpose of the Heavenly Dao."
"The Destruction God destroyed the Ling Jiang Great World without proclaiming the Heavenly Court's decree. Is there some hidden calculation behind this?"
"This seat does not manage the Heavenly Gods, so I cannot answer you. This seat will also not help you investigate this matter. If you are dissatisfied, you may appeal to the Heavens."
Bai Shou Xian Zu's responses to the listeners' questions were always swift.
She didn't seem to put on airs of being an immortal, and when faced with challenges, she remained firm.
Through the listeners' questions, Gu An also gained insights into the Heavens.
The Heavens were a manifestation of the Heavenly Court's will, using the Heavenly Dao to appear everywhere. If there were hardships in the mortal realm, one could appeal to the Heavens, and the message would be conveyed to the Heavenly Court.
Bai Shou Xian Zu used the Heavens to address many listeners' concerns.
Gu An thought it was ridiculous, but since it involved the Heavenly Court's fortune, even a powerful Daoist like him couldn't simulate it.
After listening to all the questions, he had only one feeling.
The common people had suffered under the Heavenly Court for too long.
The Heavenly Court's inaction and arbitrary behavior were clearly not isolated incidents.
However, despite the numerous complaints, Bai Shou Xian Zu remained indifferent, making no promises but also not getting angry at the listeners' questions.
She truly resembled the image of an immortal that Gu An had in his mind.
She didn't care about the hardships of the common people, and her purpose in lecturing was not to serve the Heavenly Court. She was here to impart her teachings, expecting nothing in return.
Gu An had to admit that such an attitude was the strongest, unbound by any constraints.
Of course, due to his own position, Gu An couldn't agree with the Heavenly Court. Their inaction also endangered him.
Time passed quickly.
Before he knew it, it was Gu An's turn to speak.
He was well-prepared, and when Bai Shou Xian Zu's gaze fell upon him, he asked, "I've visited many universes, and I found that the powerful ones are all infinitely expanding. I want to ask, is the Great Dao truly infinite, and what significance do cultivators like us hold within it?"
"The questions about the Heavenly Court have been asked extensively, and he no longer wishes to inquire further about it."
"Is the Great Dao truly infinite?" This was a question that often occupied his thoughts.
If the Great Dao were indeed infinite, it would imply that time and space were also boundless, without distinction between ancient and future. Cultivators would merely be a part of the Great Dao, never able to surpass it.
If Gu An were also infinite like the Great Dao, he shouldn't just have infinite possibilities in the future; his past should also have no end. He couldn't imagine what his past was like or where it began.
This was akin to the classic conundrum of which came first, the chicken or the egg.
If Gu An were the chicken, and he wanted to achieve the infinite like the Great Dao, wouldn't he have to create the egg himself? This easily led to a paradox.
The existence of the Dao of Cause and Effect proved that everything had a starting point.
The question of Gu An silenced the Dao Field, and no more whispers were exchanged.
Bai Shou Xian Zu, the White-Haired Immortal Ancestor, spoke up, "Currently, it can be said that the Great Dao is indeed infinite. Even the Heavenly Court cannot reach the origin of the Great Dao, and even the supreme Heavenly Emperor cannot see its end. It is precisely because of this that we can continuously comprehend the Great Dao and never feel tired or content."
This answer didn't fully satisfy Gu An, but at least he understood that the Heavenly Court hadn't reached the level of dominating the Great Dao.
The questioning continued.
By the time everyone had finished asking, several days had passed.
When it came to questions about enlightenment, Bai Shou Xian Zu would elaborate further.
After the questioning ended, Bai Shou Xian Zu stood up and left. As soon as she departed, the Dao Field became lively again. Some who had come to listen immediately left, while others chose to stay and continue socializing.
Hong Ya Zi, the Red Cliff Child, didn't leave; instead, he pulled Gu An along to continue their conversation, which aligned perfectly with Gu An's intentions.
When Gu An met a Kai Tian Da Luo Xian, a Great Luo Immortal from the Vast Universe, he feigned curiosity and asked, "I heard from a fellow cultivator that the Chaotic Yuan Luo from the Chaos is wreaking havoc in the Vast Universe. Will the Heavenly Court intervene in this matter?"
Upon hearing this, the Kai Tian Da Luo Xian coldly hummed, "How could the Heavenly Court possibly intervene? Chaotic evil beings that survive are basically favored by the Great Powers of the Heavenly Court. I've also sensed the matter of the Chaotic Yuan Luo, which has already affected dozens of Vast Universes. Yet, there's no action from the Heavenly Court, clearly indicating a scheme. We might as well pretend we didn't see anything."
Another Da Luo Xian spoke up, "That's right. The Three Thousand Great Worlds may seem like the main stage of the Heavenly Dao, but they are more like places controlled by the Heavenly Court. Nothing that happens within the Three Thousand Great Worlds can escape the notice of the Heavenly Court. If they don't take action, it only proves that they are behind it."
The others chimed in, expressing their dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Court.
Gu An admired their courage to speak out so boldly, unafraid of their words reaching the ears of the Heavenly Court.
After their conversation ended, Hong Ya Zi pulled Gu An to a secluded place and spoke in a low voice, "Are you curious as to why they dare to discuss the Heavenly Court so openly?"
Gu An nodded.
"It's because the Endless Dao Mountain isn't affected by the Heavenly Dao's fortune and influence," Hong Ya Zi explained. "You should be able to sense that the Immortal Gods who come here are not bound by the Heavenly Court's rules. So, even if they are overheard, it doesn't matter."
Gu An curiously asked, "How does the Piaomiao Xianting view the Heavenly Court?"
Piaomiao Xianting had produced numerous Immortal Gods and was a subsidiary sect recognized by the Heavenly Court.
Hong Ya Zi hummed, "How can they view it? On the surface, they still have to flatter the Heavenly Court. Within the realm of the Heavenly Dao, no force dares to challenge the Heavenly Court. Those who rebel have already been obliterated, no matter how powerful they are. In the end, they will be eradicated by the might of the Heavenly Court."
(End of Chapter)
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