Chapter 726: The Struggle for Nothingness
Chapter 726: The Struggle for Nothingness
Zhang Buku was still thinking about the future, and the other Heavenly Soldiers were similarly looking forward to it. After enduring the trials of Reincarnation, they had finally made it through the storm and seen the sunshine.
While they were still basking in the power bestowed by the Heavenly Dao Qi Yun, the Heavenly Guardian's overwhelming pressure suddenly erupted, suppressing the hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers.
All the Heavenly Soldiers looked up, each one reining in their smiles.
"You have all gone through countless hardships and have finally become true Heavenly Soldiers. Now, I have some good news to share with you."
The Heavenly Guardian's voice echoed across the cloud sea, and all the Heavenly Soldiers became tense.
Good news?
They didn't believe it. They instinctively thought there would be more trials, and some Heavenly Soldiers even showed signs of frustration.
Why was the path to immortality so difficult?
"There will be a game of chess between two Celestial Emperors, with the Three Thousand Great Worlds as the board. You will follow me to support one of the Celestial Emperors. These Celestial Emperors are the sons of the Heavenly Emperor, and this game will involve many Xianshen. If the Celestial Emperor we support wins, all of you will benefit, and some of you might even become Celestial Deities. This is a rare opportunity, one that I have never encountered before."
The Heavenly Guardian's words reached the ears of the hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers, causing them to speculate and even whisper to each other.
"Emperor's Contention, tsk tsk, it's starting again. They really can't stay quiet", Xu You said with a sigh.
Zhang Buku glanced at him and asked in confusion, "You know about the Emperor's Contention?"
Xu You replied, "I heard about it from a senior. The Emperor's Contention has always used the Three Thousand Great Worlds as a chessboard because these worlds have no deep roots, and Heaven can easily restore them. Many Celestial Emperors, to prove they are more suitable to be the Heavenly Emperor, will form alliances and engage in a battle that draws the attention of the Heavenly Court."
Zhang Buku asked in surprise, "Can the position of Heavenly Emperor be inherited?"
In his view, the Heavenly Emperor was the most powerful Xianshen. How could such a position be passed down?
Moreover, in the Mortal World, royal power was inherited because the emperor would die, but the Heavenly Emperor was the most powerful Xianshen—how could he die?
"Who knows? Perhaps the Heavenly Emperor is just toying with them, and some Celestial Emperors believe it", Xu You replied.
Zhang Buku felt a strange sense of unease, as if Xu You was mocking the Heavenly Emperor.
The Heavenly Guardian, standing on the rosy clouds, gave Xu You a deep look, then scanned the hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and said, "The Three Thousand Great Worlds will be divided into two, with Celestial Deities leading each side. Before the great struggle begins, the strength of both camps will be equal, and high-ranking Xianshen will oversee the process. This is a rare kind of fairness that you will hardly encounter. You all have a fifty percent chance of winning, and the rest depends on your efforts."
His voice was like a thunderclap, deafening.
A Heavenly Soldier couldn't help but ask, "What will happen if we lose?"
This question immediately drew many other Heavenly Soldiers to chime in, pressing the Heavenly Guardian for an answer.
After all, they had just become Heavenly Soldiers and were already facing more trials. Who could bear it?
"If we lose, I will share the punishment with you. Don't worry; your Heavenly Court Qi Yun will not dissipate. You will just need to atone for your mistakes. With the Heavenly Court Qi Yun, you will remain immortal and indestructible."
The Heavenly Guardian's answer calmed the Heavenly Soldiers' unease.
Zhang Buku noticed that Xu You seemed to be mocking the Heavenly Guardian.
Could Heavenly Soldiers die?
Zhang Buku felt deeply worried. He was not afraid for his own safety but feared that a disaster that could claim even Heavenly Soldiers would be terrifying for the myriad beings of the Vast World.
He still harbored thoughts of the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, and of those old acquaintances.
"Before this great struggle begins, I will personally impart my teachings to you all, allowing you to rapidly enhance your cultivation. I aim for all of you to reach the Luotian Freedom Realm before the great struggle begins!"
The Heavenly Guardian's voice rang out again, and these words brought a sense of pleasant surprise to the Heavenly Soldiers.
Regardless, the ability to quickly enhance their cultivation was a tangible benefit they could gain in the present.
...
Time flew by.
Three hundred years passed swiftly, and the Heaven and Earth Sect finally erupted into internal strife, plunging the Nine Spirits Continent into chaos and suffering.
Gu An dispatched An Xing to drive out all the cultivators of the Heaven and Earth Sect.
In the courtyard, Gu An was planting medicinal herbs, with Li Xuanyu following closely behind. She asked curiously, "Can An Xing alone drive out the Heaven and Earth Sect? The sect isn't as simple as it used to be."
Not only Li Xuanyu, but Yi Qing Shan and the other five had also moved into the Nothingness Dao Ground, each establishing their own residences.
Upon arriving at the Nothingness Dao Ground, Li Xuanyu and the others were surprised. They hadn't expected to find so many powerful beings and geniuses within the grounds.
Apart from the formidable strength of the Great Sage Xueyu, Lü Xian, and Heavenly Demon, the talent of the third-generation disciples was visibly remarkable. Even in the Heaven and Earth Sect, they would have been considered the best of their generation.
Before Gu An could respond, a brilliant golden light appeared in the sky, like a celestial curtain, catching Li Xuanyu's attention.
Her expression changed slightly as she sensed An Xing's aura, along with an extremely domineering power.
"Her abilities are indeed insufficient, but she has the Dao Treasures I forged."
Gu An casually replied, adding that the next day he would expand the training ground, covering the entire Nine Spirits Continent.
In the future, the people of the Nine Spirits Continent would benefit from the training ground's abundant spiritual energy and Dao Intent. Even without cultivation, they would become increasingly powerful.
"Dao Treasures?"
Li Xuanyu's mind was filled with curiosity. She had heard of Dao Treasures, and many years ago, when the Nothingness disciples emerged to save the world, the might of the Dao Treasures had resounded throughout the land.
But could An Xing drive out the entire Heaven and Earth Sect with just one Dao Treasure?
Suddenly!
She sensed an extremely terrifying and icy-cold aura, as if it could shatter the heavens.
The image of Yuan Luo's face flashed in her mind. She was certain that this aura came from Yuan Luo, but she hadn't expected him to be so powerful.
"Great Grandmaster!"
A female voice called out, and Shangguan Xianer hurried over.
Gu An immediately said to Li Xuanyu, "Senior Sister Li, you don't need to worry. Go back and cultivate."
Li Xuanyu didn't think much of it and bowed to leave.
Shangguan Xianer approached Gu An, pulling out a book with a mysterious air and saying, "Great Grandmaster, this is my painstaking creation. It will surely amaze you!"
Gu An gave her a stern look, took the book from her, and said, "Can you focus more on your cultivation?"
Shangguan Xianer laughed, "I have been cultivating well. Just take a look, please."
"Later."
Gu An tucked the book into his robe and continued planting.
Shangguan Xianer's eyes twinkled as she moved closer to Gu An. "Great Grandmaster, if you find it satisfactory, could you teach me a Tong Sheng technique? I want to compete for a higher ranking among the third-generation disciples."
There was always competition within the Nothingness sect. The second generation had it, and so did the third. Every thousand years, they would compete, and currently, the strongest among the third generation was An Zizai, while Shangguan Xianer was ranked among the bottom three.
"Why do you suddenly want to cultivate Tong Sheng?" Gu An didn't immediately agree but asked instead.
Shangguan Xianer pouted, "Aren't I just following your advice to cultivate well?"
Gu An smiled, "Do you want to establish your own sect?"
Shangguan Xianer hurriedly explained, "Great Grandmaster, I'm not planning to leave immediately. I will serve you for at least ten thousand years!"
(End of Chapter)
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