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Chapter 761: Troubles from Beyond the Heavenly Dao
Chapter 761: Troubles from Beyond the Heavenly Dao
In the darkness, a ghastly white skeleton sat motionless, its hands holding a flickering Green Flame, which danced with a sinister and eerie beauty.
After an unknown amount of time, its skull slowly trembled, and a pair of cold, black eyes opened from beneath its brow bones, representing the extreme malevolence of the Great Dao, deep and terrifying.
It slowly raised its right hand, and seven fragments of bone, shrouded in Hei Qi, flew out into the depths of the darkness, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Having completed this, it closed its eyes again and fell back into a deep slumber.
In the distant Heavenly Spirit Grand World, Gu An did not reveal the origins of the Darkness Cult to An Xing, but he mentioned that the Dark Deity was in the Heavenly Realms. This made An Xing often look up to the sky, seeing nothing, which only increased her yearning for the higher Realms.
Amidst the great struggle for dominance under the Heavens, the Darkness Cult, though noticed by some, was not taken seriously by the major cultivation sects due to its lack of power to participate in the competition.
In secret, the Darkness Cult rapidly grew and infiltrated the various sects. Those who were frustrated and consumed by hatred were drawn to the Darkness Cult's ideology. They even saw the divine form of the Dark Deity in their dreams, which made them even more obsessed and fanatical.
After fifty thousand years, the Darkness Cult had become a force to be reckoned with in the Mortal World, and followers of the Darkness Cult could be found in all the sects under the Heavens.
However, the Darkness Cult could not stop the constant wars in the Mortal World. The long-standing enmity between the sects was too deep, and even if the Darkness Cult caused trouble within their ranks, they could not set aside their immediate hatred and interests.
In the depths of the universe, before the Realm Gate.
The Celestial Spirit Deity, the Taiyi Immortal Lord, the Jin Dong Seventy-Two Xians, and Emperor Tian Hong gathered there.
Emperor Tian Hong, who had already regained his Immortal status, was surrounded by a radiant divine light, brighter than the distant stars.
At this moment, the faces of the Celestial Spirit Deity, the Taiyi Immortal Lord, and the Jin Dong Seventy-Two Xians were all extremely grave. They surrounded Emperor Tian Hong, maintaining silence.
The Celestial Spirit Deity broke the silence, asking, "Are you certain it is related to the Chaos Demons beyond the Heavenly Dao?"
Emperor Tian Hong nodded and said, "The chaos beyond the Heavenly Dao is vast and boundless. It's not certain if they are truly Chaos Demons, but what is clear is that there are entities from beyond the Heavenly Dao invading its interior. Their methods are incomprehensible and difficult to trace. The Heavenly Court is also observing the situation. The only thing I can confirm is that the Darkness Cult is a variable from beyond the Heavenly Dao."
The Taiyi Immortal Lord added, "The rise of the Darkness Cult has indeed been too rapid. We cannot yet deduce its origins, so we can only speculate that it is due to the karma from beyond the Heavenly Dao."
The Jin Dong Seventy-Two Xians looked at each other, though they did not speak, the worry on their faces grew heavier.
As Immortal Deities of the Heavenly Court, they were indifferent to the beings of the Heavenly Dao, but they were wary of everything beyond the Heavenly Dao, for they had heard too many stories.
In a sense, the indifference of the Xianshen towards the beings of the Heavenly Dao was also because their attention was focused on what lay beyond it.
"Now, what should we do? If we let this continue, the Heavenly Spirit Grand World might truly be dominated by the Darkness Cult", one of the Jin Dong Xians asked.
They were not concerned for the well-being of the people of the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, but for Gu An. Now that they served Gu An, if the Heavenly Spirit Grand World were to fall to the Darkness Cult, it would certainly affect Gu An, which would indicate their failure.
Taiyi Immortal Lord mused, "Perhaps it’s not that difficult. The existence did not give us any orders, which means this crisis isn’t significant enough to disturb him. With his cultivation, he couldn’t possibly miss the threat beyond the Heavenly Dao."
The other immortals found this reasoning sound.
Gu An was capable of facing an Eternal Deity, and his cultivation was unfathomably deep.
"Regardless, even though he hasn’t spoken, we cannot just stand idly by. Let’s investigate together", Taiyi Immortal Lord instructed.
The other immortals agreed and soon dispersed.
Celestial Spirit Deity stood before the Realm Gate, watching Taiyi Immortal Lord’s retreating back, and couldn’t help but marvel, "Just that composure and demeanor are indeed beyond my reach."
Even knowing that the Darkness Cult was linked to the Karma beyond the Heavenly Dao, Taiyi Immortal Lord did not panic and rush to Gu An. Instead, he continued to act, trying to prove himself.
In his place, Celestial Spirit Deity would have sought out Gu An, believing that Gu An’s insight was surely greater than his own.
But then again, if Gu An could see through it, what difference would asking make?
And if Gu An couldn’t see through it, his words wouldn’t change the fact that the Darkness Cult already existed.
Given his understanding of Gu An, even if Gu An couldn’t see through the Karma of the Darkness Cult, he certainly wouldn’t be blind to its existence.
Celestial Spirit Deity stopped thinking and turned to look at the Realm Gate.
The chaotic forces within the Heavenly Spirit Grand World were growing stronger, and there was less and less he could manage. Guarding the Realm Gate was his duty as an immortal, and it was something he had to ensure.
At the very least, he couldn’t allow any invaders to breach the Realm Gate and enter the Heavenly Spirit Grand World.
...
In the Heavenly Court, at the Grand Law Celestial Palace.
In the vast hall, Li Xuemiao, Heaven Destroyer, and hundreds of Xianshen were seated in meditation, maintaining a certain distance from each other. Each displayed their unique divine manifestation, a breathtaking sight, showcasing the distinctive aura of Xianshen.
Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted sat at the head of the hall, looking down at all the Xianshen.
"Today’s topic: How should the Heavenly Court handle the Dark Deity from the Chaos?"
Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted spoke, and the Xianshen, all his disciples, fell into deep thought before he even finished speaking.
The white-haired elder at the front spoke first, "The Dark Deity is different from the Chaos Demons we know. He originates from the Great Dao and shares the same source. Simply eliminating his avatar won’t solve the problem. Instead, we should focus on what he seeks."
"The Dark Deity spreads faith, much like the Heavenly Court’s path of devotion. If the people do not yearn for darkness, he will have no opportunity to exploit it."
Another Xianshen immediately countered, "That’s easier said than done. The Emperor's Contention has already begun, and the two Celestial Emperors will not give up easily. Neither will the Xianshen factions behind them. How can the calamity in the Three Thousand Great Worlds end? If it doesn’t, the hearts of the people will inevitably turn to darkness."
More and more Xianshen began to speak, each offering their own perspective, and some even argued with each other, making the atmosphere in the hall intense.
Li Xuemiao sat in a forward position but remained silent, listening patiently.
Heaven Destroyer sat further back, hesitant to voice his opinions. He knew this was a test from Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted and had to be cautious.
After a long while, Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted interrupted, "None of your strategies avoid the Emperor's Contention. In your view, is the calamity brought by the Dark Deity greater, or is the calamity of the Emperor's Contention more significant?"
His words hung in the air, and the hall fell silent. No immortal or deity dared to speak.
(End of Chapter)
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