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Chapter 702: The Legend of the Heavenly Court
Chapter 702: The Legend of the Heavenly Court
"The Great Dao was born from chaos. Since its inception, the cosmic planes have continuously expanded and multiplied. No one knows when the Heavenly Court was born, but the Heavenly Emperor is one of the most ancient beings. During his reign, the Three Thousand Great Worlds have experienced destruction and rebirth, meaning that the existence of the Three Thousand Great Worlds is shorter than the Heavenly Emperor's lifespan."
Boundless Void Sword Ancestor looked at the teapot on the table and spoke in a leisurely tone, while Gu An listened attentively.
"Over the vast expanse of time, the Heavenly Emperor has had many children, and the number of Celestial Emperors is incalculable. Perhaps even more Celestial Emperors are hidden in the Mortal World. The talents of the Celestial Emperors are all very high, and as their cultivation grows, so do their ambitions. Struggles among Celestial Emperors in the Heavenly Court are quite common. I once heard about such conflicts while I was in the Heavenly Grotto."
"The top ten Celestial Emperors have already grown strong, even surpassing the Heavenly Dao Sovereign. They have held their positions for too long, and their ambitions have led them to covet the Heavenly Emperor's throne. As long as the Heavenly Emperor remains, the Heavenly Court will not fall into great turmoil. However, the Heavenly Emperor's favor towards certain Celestial Emperors can influence the alliances of Xianshen. Some Celestial Emperors have won the Heavenly Emperor's favor with just one meeting, while others have been cast into Reincarnation for offending the Heavenly Emperor, and their allies among the Xianshen have also suffered."
"Of course, there are also cases where a Celestial Emperor, though abandoned by the Heavenly Emperor, is still deeply remembered. This has happened in the distant past, so some Xianshen try to win over those Celestial Emperors who are reincarnated in the Mortal World to gain the greatest advantage."
"The heart of the Heavenly Emperor is beyond the comprehension of any immortal or deity. The Heavenly Emperor holds the greatest heavenly power and can dismiss Xianshen Qi Yun. He has even exterminated many Celestial Emperors. For ambitious Xianshen, the struggles in the Heavenly Court are unpredictable. Your disciple must have once been favored by the Heavenly Emperor, which is why other Xianshen are trying to win them over. This, in turn, can cause dissatisfaction among other Celestial Emperors."
Boundless Void Sword Ancestor's words left Gu An deeply moved. The struggles between the Heavenly Emperor and the Celestial Emperors were much like the conflicts in the royal courts of the Mortal World, but they were even more brutal and complex.
"Some Celestial Deities, upon just ascending to the rank of Star Lord, are immediately pulled into these struggles and forced to choose sides. They may not even realize that their downfall is due to the conflicts among the Celestial Emperors. Although the Heavenly Court is the highest seat of power in the Great Dao, the Xianshen at the bottom of the Heavenly Court are no different from mortals. They are merely stronger, but their lives are still not in their own hands."
"Since you are now aware of the struggles among the Celestial Emperors, whether you personally enter the Heavenly Court in the future or send your disciples there, you can be more cautious and avoid being too passive."
Boundless Void Sword Ancestor spoke as he picked up the teapot on the table and began to pour tea for Gu An.
Gu An noticed a small stove on the table, burning a special Dao fire that was no less powerful than the flames of a Solar Deity.
"Thank you, Dao companion, for sharing so much with me. I wonder why you called me here and what I can do for you?" Gu An shifted his gaze to Boundless Void Sword Ancestor and asked curiously.
The information provided by Boundless Void Sword Ancestor was very valuable to him, and he was willing to repay Boundless Void Sword Ancestor to the best of his ability.
Hearing this, the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor chuckled softly, "I dwell in the Sword Path River, eternal and unextinguished. The struggles within the Great Dao have nothing to do with me. What could I possibly desire? There are beings like me in other rivers of the Great Dao, so I am not lonely."
After pouring tea for Gu An, he poured himself a cup. The aroma of the tea filled the air, and the steam seemed to dance like spirit beasts on the surface of the cup.
"Do you have no regrets about the Heavenly Grotto, Dao companion?"
As he asked, Gu An lifted his teacup and took a gentle sip. This tea contained profound sword dao truths, aiding in cultivation.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor smiled, "Once one enters the Great Dao, one naturally severs all karmic ties with the past. I have no connection to the Heavenly Grotto anymore. This time, I sought you out only to discuss the sword dao. I am very interested in the Sage Heart Sword Path and have pondered it deeply before. However, the Sage Heart Sword Path is constantly evolving, and I can never fully comprehend it. Would you be willing to discuss the dao with me, Dao companion?"
"Of course, but the time cannot be too long."
Gu An feigned hesitation, not wanting to delay his herb gathering.
The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor laughed heartily and began to drink tea and discuss the dao with Gu An.
This discussion lasted a month.
Gu An found an opportunity to interrupt and bid farewell, promising to return in the future. Upon hearing this, the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor no longer felt regretful.
Returning to the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, Gu An first went to various herb valleys to gather herbs. After all the mature herbs were collected, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He suddenly felt as if he were being controlled by herbs. Actually, skipping a year would not cause him any loss, but the habit he had formed over the years made it impossible for him to stop.
Thinking of this, Gu An couldn't help but laugh at himself.
He was still not strong enough. Once he reached a level where he no longer cared about the income from a few decades or a century of lifespan, such a mindset would disappear.
He returned to the Wushi Dao Field and began to recall his discussions with the Boundless Void Sword Ancestor. The Boundless Void Sword Ancestor's mastery of sword dao was undoubtedly the strongest he had ever encountered. Even just a month of discussion had greatly benefited him.
The conflicts in the Mortal World continued to evolve, but even when his disciples and grand-disciples frequently came to chat about these matters, he paid no attention. His mind was focused on the Heavenly Court.
He needed to figure out how to plant Xuan Miao Zhenren in the Heavenly Court without being noticed.
At the same time, he had to think about how to resolve the Heavenly Court Qi Yun.
A hundred years passed in a blink.
Gu An made no progress on Qi Yun, so he decided to take a small step and began to frequently project his lifespan.
Each lifespan projection left a legend in the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Fortunately, the reincarnated bodies focused solely on their own cultivation and left no karmic ties, so their legends had limited influence.
After ten consecutive lifespan projections, Gu An's understanding of the Qi Yun Great Dao reached a new level.
But it was still not enough. To thoroughly see through Tian Dao Qiyun, he had a long way to go.
...
Deep in the universe, the Realm Gate still stood.
The Celestial Spirit Deity sat in meditation before the gate. Suddenly, he sensed something and opened his eyes. He began to calculate, and his face changed drastically. He stood up abruptly, took a few steps forward, and then knelt down before the Realm Gate.
Soon, a bright light burst forth from within the Realm Gate, illuminating the dark void. The light stretched the Celestial Spirit Deity's shadow to great lengths.
A figure slowly emerged from the Realm Gate. It was an old man in a white robe, holding a duster. The Ageless Sage had a slender build, with clouds rising beneath his feet and a star sea manifestation behind him. His eyes were calm, as if they contained two vast worlds.
The Celestial Spirit Deity kept his head lowered, not daring to look at the old man in the white robe.
At this moment, the Celestial Spirit Deity was filled with shock.
He did not recognize this old man in the white robe, but the Tian Dao Qiyun he possessed was the heaviest he had ever seen. The old man's immortal rank must be very high, beyond his imagination.
Why would such a being personally come to the Heavenly Spirit Grand World?
Was he a friend or an enemy?
Was he here for him or for Gu An?
Or perhaps for Taiyi Immortal Lord and the Seventy-Two Immortals of Jin Dong?
His mind was in turmoil, and he was extremely nervous. He didn't dare to send a message to Gu An, fearing that this powerful immortal would detect it.
(End of Chapter)
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