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Chapter 737: The Path of an Immortal Official
Chapter 737: The Path of an Immortal Official
Xueyu Great Saint and Zui had been away for a thousand years, traveling through the Mortal World. Time seemed to move slowly for them, but for the disciples within the training ground, it felt as if they had only been gone for a day.
Zui's journey through the Mortal World broadened his horizons. He encountered all sorts of situations—saving people, being deceived, and even killing. He even got entangled with major sects.
However, all these grudges and conflicts dissipated once he returned to the Realm of Nothingness, as no one could forcefully enter it.
This experience contributed significantly to his growth. He began to ponder what kind of person he wanted to become.
Xueyu Great Saint followed Zui, claiming he wouldn't interfere. Yet, when faced with the siege of major sects, he couldn't bear to stand by and stepped in, which helped ease the tension between them.
With these two settling down, another fearless figure emerged among the third-generation disciples. Gu An didn't feel annoyed; instead, he found it amusing to watch them.
After all, he wouldn't be teaching the third or fourth-generation disciples. Watching their antics provided a unique kind of entertainment.
Thirty thousand years later.
The Grand World of Heavenly Spirit welcomed an unexpected visitor.
In the depths of the universe, before the Realm Gate, Celestial Spirit Deity awaited the arrival of the visitor.
The Realm Gate emitted a brilliant light, as bright as the sun. Within the intense light, a figure slowly emerged.
Sensing the Heavenly Dao Qi Yun emanating from the figure, Celestial Spirit Deity raised his hand in greeting and said, "Celestial Spirit Deity greets Immortal Lord. May I ask why you have come?"
"I am Immortal Lord Yin Xuan. I have come to support the great cause of Emperor Xuanyuan, the Human Sovereign, and to seek immortal opportunities for the sentient beings of this world."
A voice emerged from the bright light, cold and filled with an unhidden sense of pride.
As the voice faded, a tall, imposing man in black stepped out of the light. He was adorned with two purple pythons coiled around his waist, their heads reaching over his back, rising high above his head like colorful ribbons fluttering behind him.
Hearing Immortal Lord Yin Xuan's words, Celestial Spirit Deity remained unperturbed and replied, "The Grand World of Heavenly Spirit does not wish to get involved in the Emperor's Contention."
In the past, he would have hesitated, but now, with Gu An's support and his disciple listed among the Immortal Officials, he had nothing to fear.
Whether inside or outside the Heavenly Court, he had the confidence to stand his ground.
Immortal Lord Yin Xuan's gaze fell upon Celestial Spirit Deity, his eyes seemingly trying to pierce through him.
Celestial Spirit Deity met his gaze fearlessly. As the bright light from the Realm Gate dissipated, Immortal Lord Yin Xuan was gradually enveloped in darkness, making him appear more like an evil deity than an immortal.
"May I ask whose domain this is?" Immortal Lord Yin Xuan asked.
He wasn't angry at being refused; he understood the message Celestial Spirit Deity was conveying.
This fellow has a powerful backer!
Celestial Spirit Deity frowned, not expecting the other party to press the issue.
At that moment, a figure appeared behind Celestial Spirit Deity, its radiant immortal light catching his peripheral vision, causing him to instinctively turn his head.
"Who is this? Ah, it's Immortal Lord Taiyi."
Immortal Lord Yin Xuan's voice sounded, his face breaking into a smile as he looked at Immortal Lord Taiyi behind Celestial Spirit Deity.
He wasn't afraid of the Grand World of Heavenly Spirit having a backer; he was afraid that the backer would support the opposing Celestial Emperor.
Immortal Lord Taiyi spoke, "Immortal Lord Yin Xuan, the Grand World of Heavenly Spirit was once marked for destruction and has been removed from the roster of the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Although it will be restored in the future, it is currently not part of the Celestial Emperor's conflict."
Immortal Lord Yin Xuan chuckled, "Since you put it that way, I will indeed give you some face."
Immortal Lord Taiyi nodded slightly.
Celestial Spirit Deity quietly stepped aside, not obstructing the two Immortal Lords' line of sight.
Yin Xuan Immortal Lord and Taiyi Immortal Lord clearly knew each other, but the atmosphere between them was somewhat tense, making Celestial Spirit Deity sense a palpable animosity.
"What? Does Yin Xuan Immortal Lord have any further instructions? Or perhaps the Human Sovereign has other commands?"
Taiyi Immortal Lord asked, stepping forward as he spoke, his aura bursting forth and causing Celestial Spirit Deity to change color.
Yin Xuan Immortal Lord smiled and said, "Nothing serious, I was just curious. I heard that a Celestial Emperor has descended into this great world, but I’m not sure if it’s true."
"If it’s true, do you intend to investigate the Celestial Emperor?" Taiyi Immortal Lord pressed, his attitude arrogant and overbearing.
"How could I dare? Never mind, I apologize for my presumption."
Yin Xuan Immortal Lord chuckled and shook his head, then turned and walked toward the Realm Gate. His Heavenly Dao Qi triggered the Dao Intent within the gate, causing a burst of Heavenly Dao light to erupt from it, illuminating the universe once more.
Taiyi Immortal Lord and Celestial Spirit Deity watched him enter the Realm Gate, waiting until his aura disappeared before they turned to look at each other.
Celestial Spirit Deity hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.
Taiyi Immortal Lord's expression grew calm as he said, "If I hadn’t been so forceful, he would have come back. Only by showing no fear of the Celestial Emperor will the Celestial Emperor behind him be wary. After all, at the moment, that Celestial Emperor’s opponent is another Celestial Emperor, and we can’t afford any unnecessary complications."
Celestial Spirit Deity found this reasoning sound and did not press further.
Taiyi Immortal Lord turned to leave, leaving behind one final remark, "More Xianshen will descend soon, so be prepared."
Before his words had even faded, Taiyi Immortal Lord vanished.
Celestial Spirit Deity was not worried; instead, he marveled at how resourceful this fellow was, no wonder he had become an Immortal Lord.
"Even the path of Celestial Officials requires talent."
Celestial Spirit Deity sighed inwardly, then shook his head and walked toward his meditation spot.
Far away in the Wushi Dao Field, Gu An was pleased with Taiyi Immortal Lord’s attitude. Without needing to be told, he knew exactly how to act.
Efficient and smart.
Gu An was not particularly concerned about the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign behind Yin Xuan Immortal Lord, considering him just a Miao Zhen Great Immortal.
"Great Grandmaster, what do you think of my sword intent?"
Shangguan Xianer asked, standing before Gu An and holding a wooden sword, its blade enveloped in sword intent.
Gu An was sitting on the steps, carving a wooden statue. He replied casually, "It’s quite good."
"Great Grandmaster, can you please pay more attention? No matter what I show you, you always say it’s good, but I can never rank in the top three among the third-generation disciples."
Shangguan Xianer pouted, her tone a mix of dissatisfaction and hurt.
Gu An liked her spirit, for the other third-generation disciples were too respectful and even reserved, but Shangguan Xianer dared to show some emotion in his presence.
Shangguan Xianer was very clever and knew her limits. Every word she spoke was carefully rehearsed in her mind.
Gu An could hear her thoughts and did not find her insincere or fake. As long as she didn’t harm anyone and used her intelligence to build a closer relationship, why not?
"Perhaps you should go out and gain some experience, like Zui'er?"
Gu An looked up at her and asked with a smile.
Shangguan Xianer immediately shook her head and said, "I’m not going out. I have no enemies and no family outside, so what’s the point of going?"
Is it that easy to come back once you leave?
Shangguan Xianer muttered to herself. Not everyone is like Zui or Xueyu Great Saint, and the Mortal World is fraught with karma. She feared getting entangled in it. Instead of forming unnecessary karmic ties outside, she preferred to stay and focus on her cultivation.
Her goal was to become a powerful being like Great Grandmaster, not to start a family or form meaningless relationships.
(End of Chapter)
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