Chapter 796: The Celestial Emperor's Opportunity
Chapter 796: The Celestial Emperor's Opportunity
Faced with Gu An’s inquiry and gaze, Elder Immortal Ci Xuan suppressed his inner unease and said, "Although the Ancestor does not participate in the Emperor's Contention, as long as the Abyssal Shadow remains in this vast world, it is difficult to avoid the repercussions of the Emperor's Contention. If Grand Immortal Tai Xian wins, the Three Thousand Celestial Realms will be destroyed and recreated according to his will."
"If the Xuan Yuan Celestial Sovereign wins, he will not change the Three Thousand Celestial Realms. He only seeks to defeat Grand Immortal Tai Xian’s challenge; he does not want the Three Thousand Celestial Realms to become anything else."
As Elder Immortal Ci Xuan spoke, his eyes were fixed on Gu An.
Taiyi Immortal Lord had already heard these words, and this was why he had accompanied him here. If Grand Immortal Tai Xian were to win and then turn against Gu An, Gu An’s resistance would face the entire Heavenly Court, and Taiyi Immortal Lord would also have to become his enemy. This was unacceptable to Taiyi Immortal Lord, who had invested so much time and effort and did not want it all to be in vain.
The rapid development of the Celestial Spirit Grand Realm owed much to Taiyi Immortal Lord’s efforts behind the scenes.
Taiyi Immortal Lord looked at Gu An, his gaze conveying his stance.
Faced with Elder Immortal Ci Xuan’s gaze, Gu An replied, "I can leave with the Abyssal Shadow. I can even take the Celestial Spirit Grand Realm with me. Grand Immortal Tai Xian’s ambitions pose no threat to me."
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan followed up, "You can take the Celestial Spirit Grand Realm with you, but all living beings are creations of the Heavenly Dao. If the Heavenly Court strips them of their Heavenly Dao’s Vital Breath, they will surely be annihilated."
Gu An walked to the table and sat down. Instead of answering, he picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea.
The Pavilion of the Mountain View received fresh tea daily, prepared by the Ghost Mother of the Night-Blooming Cereus. Even when Gu An was not in the Cultivation Sanctum, she would personally or send someone to prepare it.
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan watched Gu An, awaiting his decision.
The sound of the waterfall echoed in the ears of the three.
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan gritted his teeth and said, "If the Ancestor can intervene, any request can be granted. This is what the Celestial Sovereign instructed me."
Gu An sighed, "I have no demands. I have finally found a place where I can rest and cultivate in peace. I truly do not wish to be disturbed."
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan’s heart lifted upon hearing this.
If he did not outright refuse, there was room for negotiation.
"If you do not wish to be entangled in the Heavenly Court’s Karmic Burden, after this battle, I will not report your name to the Heavenly Court. You can rest assured that the Emperor's Contention is a free-for-all, and Grand Immortal Tai Xian has also sought out many powerful beings outside the Heavenly Court. As long as you are willing to intervene, the Celestial Sovereign will not burden you with any trouble and will reward you. If you do not wish to join the Heavenly Court, that is fine, but if your disciples wish to attain immortality, the Celestial Sovereign will certainly support them."
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan spoke thus, having observed many disciples who had achieved immortality, believing that this might persuade Gu An.
Gu An weighed his options. In his vision of the future, the Xuan Yuan Celestial Sovereign was destined to fail, but he had the power to turn the tide.
He knew that Elder Immortal Ci Xuan’s words were true, as he had already seen the scenes of Heavenly Generals descending upon the Celestial Spirit Grand Realm.
He had barely mended his relationship with the Heavenly Court, and now another conflict arose. How could he stand by and do nothing?
He agreed to meet Elder Immortal Ci Xuan because he had already made up his mind.
However, he wanted to let the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign know how difficult it was for him to take action. This way, the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign would treat the Wu Shi disciples, who had ascended to immortality, with kindness in the future.
In Gu An's realm, his own interests were no longer of paramount importance. What mattered more to him were the people around him and the younger generation.
He never expected those close to him to offer him significant help or bring him great benefits. If that were the case, it would mean he wasn’t strong enough and still needed others to do things for him.
What he cared about was the emotional bond and what his heart desired.
Moreover, he believed that the existence of old friends could help him remember his journey.
Seeing Gu An fall into silence, Elder Immortal Ci Xuan felt increasingly uncertain. He wasn’t sure what Gu An was still considering.
Taiyi Immortal Lord, on the other hand, was secretly elated.
Gu An’s willingness to not outright refuse Grand Immortal Tai Xian’s influence already spoke volumes about his strength.
Taiyi Immortal Lord began to imagine the future. If Gu An helped the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign turn the tide, he would have established a good relationship with the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign, which would be a great advantage for him.
He had previously stayed out of the conflict because he wasn’t sure which Celestial Emperor would win. If he could form a good relationship with the victor, he wouldn’t hesitate.
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan gritted his teeth and pulled out a golden jade amulet from his sleeve, saying, “This is the most important token from His Highness. If you are willing to help, this amulet is yours. It has been passed down from the Heavenly Emperor and can exempt one from the death penalty in the Heavenly Court, and it can grant the rank of a Heavenly Ascendant. This is a great opportunity that even the Celestial Emperors dream of.”
Gu An’s eyelids twitched when he saw the amulet. This item had not appeared in his premonitions, which meant it truly represented the power of the Heavenly Emperor.
He instinctively wanted Elder Immortal Ci Xuan to put it away quickly to avoid attracting the Heavenly Emperor’s attention.
But then he thought, the cultivation sanctum could isolate karmic burdens. Why should he be afraid? He had grown to his current strength steadily and securely, and his Lifespan Manifestation Ability was trustworthy. A Primordial Abyssal Sage Immortal would certainly cause the Heavenly Court to be wary. The fact that he could still rest easy meant that even the Heavenly Emperor couldn’t detect the karmic burdens within the cultivation sanctum.
“With such a treasure, does the Human Sovereign still fear failure?” Gu An asked without reaching out to take it.
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan replied, “His Highness cares about victory and the interests of all the celestial spirits and mortal souls who support him. He would rather face eternal damnation than let those who support him down.”
This statement made Gu An view the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign in a higher regard.
Gu An said, “In that case, I will help him, but I will not reveal myself, and I hope you and the Human Sovereign do not divulge my existence.”
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan was overjoyed and quickly thanked Gu An.
“May I ask, Ancestor, when will you take action?” Elder Immortal Ci Xuan placed the golden jade amulet on the table, unable to contain his eagerness.
“Just tell him. I will act at the right time. I will only help him resolve the battle in the Three Thousand Celestial Realms. As for the conflict between Grand Immortal Tai Xian and him, I will not interfere,” Gu An responded.
“That is only natural. The Emperor’s Contention cannot be influenced by a third party.”
Elder Immortal Ci Xuan agreed, bowed to Gu An again, and then left.
Taiyi Immortal Lord did not follow him, as Gu An gestured for him to sit down.
After Elder Immortal Ci Xuan left, Taiyi Immortal Lord faced Gu An alone, feeling somewhat uneasy. He was afraid that bringing Elder Immortal Ci Xuan to see Gu An might have offended him.
“The Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign’s promise is still trustworthy. Actually, I don’t want you to get involved either, but Grand Immortal Tai Xian is more dangerous than the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign.”
Taiyi Immortal Lord carefully said, observing Gu An’s expression with caution.
(End of Chapter)
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