Chapter 759: Jiang Rulai, Beyond the Heavenly Dao
Chapter 759: Jiang Rulai, Beyond the Heavenly Dao
Gu An smiled and nodded at Hongyazi, who then briefly spoke to the others before flying over to Gu An.
After millions of years, Hongyazi was still as enthusiastic as ever, pulling Gu An into endless conversation.
Gu An knew that the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion had not had an easy time over the years. A Celestial Emperor had been pressuring them to participate in the Emperor’s Contention, but the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion had its own pride and had repeatedly found ways to avoid it. The Celestial Emperor’s patience was wearing thin, and this had put immense pressure on the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion.
Hongyazi had come this time to clear his mind and wanted no part in the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion’s affairs.
The two chatted for a while, then ascended the Dao Mountain together. Along the way, Hongyazi introduced Gu An to the Grand Immortal Daoji, named Jiang Rulai, who was born in the Primordial Emperor Domain. Jiang Rulai had once been a celestial being but reincarnated to cultivate anew, shedding the aura of the Heavenly Court. No one knew how long he had lived.
When Hongyazi was young, he had heard of Jiang Rulai’s reputation and clearly held a higher admiration for him than for the White-haired Immortal Ancestor.
After reaching the mountain, the two arrived at Jiang Rulai’s training ground. The vast training ground was already filled with people meditating, and the two found a corner to sit.
Listening to Hongyazi recount Jiang Rulai’s deeds, Gu An became even more eager to meet him.
Though his cultivation was higher than Jiang Rulai’s, the years Gu An had lived might not match Jiang Rulai’s. Even Gu Xuan You’s life had been accelerated by the Life Span Evolution Points, and enlightenment required the accumulation of time.
Perhaps because they had delved deep into conversation, Hongyazi couldn’t hold back and began to vent about the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion’s attitude toward the Heavenly Court.
The fellow disciples who had achieved immortality were all urging them to yield, but if the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion became a pawn of the Celestial Emperor, their status would inevitably decline. Unless this Celestial Emperor truly became a Heavenly Emperor, the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion’s path in the Heavenly Court would only become narrower.
Hongyazi couldn’t understand why those fellow disciples were willing to take such a risky bet.
"Perhaps they have their reasons", Gu An consoled him.
Hongyazi thought so too, but he still harbored deep dissatisfaction with those fellow immortals.
Time passed quickly.
A full century later, Jiang Rulai finally arrived, and the training ground was already filled with hundreds of thousands of listeners, all of whom had at least the Balanced Heaven Immortal realm.
Jiang Rulai radiated a glow of Dao, and apart from Gu An, no one could see his true form.
His skin was as smooth as white jade, and his face was androgynous, exuding an extreme coldness. He wore a golden robe and a golden crown adorned with dragon-like horns, appearing like a supreme divine king. The manifestation of heaven and earth rose and fell behind him, exuding an overwhelming aura.
Due to the Dao glow surrounding him, the other listeners couldn’t see Jiang Rulai’s true form, but this did not prevent them from being awed by his presence.
The moment Jiang Rulai appeared, the entire training ground fell silent.
"I have wandered the Chaos and the Primordial Void, and I have gained much insight. Today, I will speak to you about Creation."
Jiang Rulai’s voice echoed, indifferent but carrying an unchallengeable authority that left no room for doubt.
Creation?
Gu An’s interest was piqued, and he began to look forward to Jiang Rulai’s discourse.
Jiang Rulai wasted no time and began his lecture immediately. A vast sea of Dao Intent enveloped the entire training ground, immersing all the listeners in the experience as if they were accompanying Jiang Rulai through the Chaos.
The Chaos was even vaster than the Great Dao Universe, with its swirling chaos energy creating a surreal and mysterious atmosphere, as if celestial beings were traversing it without leaving a trace.
Gu An was fully engrossed.
Listening to the Dao teachings took a span of thirty thousand years.
After thirty thousand years, all the listeners seemed to be abruptly pulled out of a dream, leaving them feeling a sense of loss.
Gu An raised his eyes to look at Jiang Rulai, who still sat high on the Dao platform, radiating boundless Dao light, unmatched in the world.
Hongyazi, sitting beside him, also opened his eyes. After a brief moment of confusion, his gaze revealed a look of yearning.
"Such a vast and profound Creation Great Dao. If I could attain just a fraction of his mastery, I could overcome my current realm barrier."
Hongyazi sighed in admiration, and Gu An nodded slightly, but remained silent.
He noticed that Jiang Rulai was looking at something beyond the Endless Dao Mountain, his expression serious, as if he were on guard.
From his true form far away in the Wushi Dao Field, Gu An followed Jiang Rulai’s gaze, his eyes crossing countless universes to reach beyond the Heavenly Dao’s domain. There, in the void near Chaos, a vast crimson fog was approaching the Heavenly Dao.
Hm?
Gu An’s true form raised an eyebrow. He could sense an incredibly terrifying power within that crimson fog. Given that he was now a perfected Mystic Qi Primordial Immortal, anything that made him feel threatened was certainly not to be taken lightly.
He then looked toward the Heavenly Court. Sure enough, a large number of Xianshen were flying toward the Jade Canopy Hall, clearly alarmed by this mysterious force.
Since the Heavenly Court was already aware of it, Gu An didn’t need to worry too much.
The Heavenly Spirit Grand World was located at the edge of the Three Thousand Great Worlds, not within the Tian Dao Qiyun’s boundary. For that mysterious force to threaten the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, it would first have to break through the Heavenly Court’s Qi Yun layer. The Qi Yun was the lifeblood of the Heavenly Court, and they would certainly not allow it to happen.
In the midst of it all, Gu An saw that within the crimson fog, there were some invisible and intangible karma threads connecting to the Three Thousand Great Worlds of the Heavenly Dao.
With his current cultivation, it was difficult to notice these karma threads unless he looked closely. After all, he was a master of the Karma Dao.
"No wonder I felt a change in the Emperor's Contention before. It turns out the change comes from outside the Heavenly Dao."
Gu An thought to himself. Although this crisis wasn’t directed at him, he still believed it was best to break through his current realm as soon as possible.
Once he reached a lifespan of two trillion years, he would break through!
Gu An made up his mind.
Meanwhile.
At the Endless Dao Mountain, in the training ground, Jiang Rulai spoke, "The Creation Dao is the foundation of the Three Thousand Great Daos. Even the Great Dao is Creation. I hope you can comprehend the profundity of Creation and achieve enlightenment soon."
With that, he stood up, and the hundreds of thousands of listeners also rose, bowing to him.
Jiang Rulai didn’t ask for anything in return; their show of respect was enough.
He transformed into a beam of light and disappeared into the dim cloud sea.
Gu An saw him flying toward the Heavenly Court. It seemed that although he had left the Heavenly Court, he still had ties to it.
"Dao Companion Meng, where are you headed next?" Hongyazi asked Gu An with a smile.
Gu An, hearing his question, replied, "I plan to continue exploring the Great Dao Universes."
Hongyazi wanted to follow him to his training ground, but he couldn’t bring Hongyazi back to the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
"Since that’s the case, why don’t we travel together?" Hongyazi suggested with a smile.
Gu An had no objections and nodded in agreement. After all, he was just a clone, and wherever he went or whatever he did wouldn’t affect his true form’s herb-gathering.
Seeing Gu An agree, Hongyazi was even more delighted. He grabbed Gu An’s wrist and asked, "Then let’s go. Dao Companion Meng, where should we go first?"
"I want to visit the Netherworld."
"Perfect. I have an acquaintance in the Netherworld Nine Yin Divine Mansion. The Xuan You Ancient Tree there is about to bear fruit, and we might even witness a spectacle."
"Really? That’s perfect."
(End of Chapter)
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