Chapter 808: Vast Disparity
Chapter 808: Vast Disparity
"What do you mean by pretending to be weak? If I don't get involved in the mundane karma, does it matter whether I am strong or weak?"
Gu An walked towards Ji Xiaoyu, responding with a smile.
Ji Xiaoyu, dressed in a magnificent purple robe, exuded a noble and transcendent aura, possessing both the beauty of a celestial maiden and the overwhelming presence of a superior being.
Hearing Gu An's words, she curled her lips slightly and said, "What a haughty tone."
She stepped down from the dais and continued, "If you're willing to inscribe the realms, I won't refuse. Besides, I'm also curious about the realms beyond Xian Tian Jin Xian."
Gu An smiled and said, "The Golden Immortal Dao Fruit is divided into three levels: Xian Tian Jin Xian, Balanced Heaven Immortal, and Tai Qing Jin Xian. The Celestial Deities who guard the Three Thousand Great Worlds usually have cultivation at the Heaven-Spanning Golden Immortal Realm."
As he spoke, he took out the Fatefixing Pen and casually waved it, inscribing the names of the two higher realms on the stone pillars in front: Balanced Heaven Immortal and Tai Qing Jin Xian.
Ji Xiaoyu's eyes narrowed as she asked, "What realm are you in?"
Gu An smiled but remained silent.
"From your expression, your realm can't be higher than Tai Qing Jin Xian, right?" Ji Xiaoyu huffed, but when she saw Gu An's unchanged smile, she felt a pang of surprise.
She had assumed Gu An was at the Tai Qing Jin Xian realm.
This guy...
Though Ji Xiaoyu was surprised, when she thought about Gu An's previous displays of power, even the Great Dao Path had no one who could match him. Exceeding Tai Qing Jin Xian meant possessing power surpassing most Celestial Deities, which made sense.
However, even though it made sense, knowing that Gu An surpassed Tai Qing Jin Xian still left her feeling dazed.
Gu An, hearing her thoughts, thought to himself, "I am indeed above Tai Qing Jin Xian, but there are five major realms between us."
He walked up to Ji Xiaoyu, looking around and said, "Do you usually meditate here?"
"Yes, the Tian Ling Dao Alliance is complex, and I don't want to get involved in too much karma, so I rarely go out."
Ji Xiaoyu replied. She was still at the Luotian Freedom Realm, just one step away from Xian Tian Jin Xian, but that one step was impossible for her to cross.
She wasn't in a hurry, as those who could achieve Xian Tian Jin Xian had lived for a long time. Compared to these powerful beings, she was still young.
However, with Gu An's arrival, she felt a sense of urgency.
If this continued, she would lose her determination to catch up with Gu An.
Gu An looked at her and said, "Occasionally going out is also good; it helps in understanding the Dao. The Dao isn't something you can find by just locking yourself away in meditation. The existence of the Reincarnation Tribulation is to guide all beings on the path to the Dao."
"You can also visit the Wushi Dao Field sometimes; the Nine Spirits Continent is quite lively now."
Hearing Gu An's words, Ji Xiaoyu gazed at him steadily.
Their eyes met, and neither showed any emotion.
"When we first went to the Heavenly Realms, I thought we would part ways forever. When I pursued the Dadao Emperor on the Great Dao Path, I thought the same. Now, I seem to be permanently rooted in the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, and it seems I can never sever my ties with you."
Ji Xiaoyu said in a calm tone, making Gu An raise an eyebrow.
"What? Do we have a grudge? If you really want to part ways, I won't come anymore", Gu An said helplessly.
Hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu's eyes showed a subtle change, and she replied, "I just don't want to be a burden to you. The path to the Great Dao can only be walked alone, at least that's what I believe."
Gu An understood her true thoughts, which was why he wasn't angry. He said with a hint of annoyance, "So, you want to be alone forever?"
Ji Xiaoyu fell silent for a moment and then said, "Is there anything I can do for you?"
"How about showing me around? I find this place quite interesting", Gu An said with a light smile.
Ji Xiaoyu didn't object, nodding slightly and leading the way. Gu An followed closely behind her.
Her lips curled into a slight smile, but she quickly regained her composure.
Thus, Gu An followed Ji Xiaoyu around her training ground. To avoid suspicion, Ji Xiaoyu wore a hood and a veil.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
On that day, Ji Xiaoyu escorted Gu An to the mountain gate. After the gate's array closed, only the two of them were left on the cliff.
Gu An turned to Ji Xiaoyu and said, "If you encounter any celestial opportunities in the future, don't accept them."
"Why?" Ji Xiaoyu asked.
She didn't think Gu An wanted her to leave; there must be a special reason, and perhaps that was why he had come to see her.
In her view, Gu An couldn't have just come for fun.
"Because they will be deceptions. If you want to become immortal, there will be many opportunities in the future, and I will tell you about them", Gu An replied.
Ji Xiaoyu's gaze became deep and meaningful as she wondered just how far into the future Gu An's eyes could see.
Gu An continued, "Since you want to become a Xian Tian Jin Xian, I will help you achieve it."
With that, Gu An waved his sleeve, and a gentle breeze blew towards Ji Xiaoyu, lifting her hood. Her cold, beautiful face showed a look of astonishment.
She stood frozen in place for a few moments before regaining her senses.
When she came to, Gu An was already gone. Her eyes widened in shock as she realized her Dao Fruit had transformed, filled with a strange Qi she had never felt before.
Then, she realized she had achieved the Xian Tian Jin Xian Realm!
Without any heavenly tribulation!
It had transformed directly!
She thought she must be dreaming, but she couldn't find Gu An anywhere. She immediately entered the stone gate to confirm that she was in the real world.
On the other side, Gu An went to Xiao Family City to find Xiao Lan. As he walked through the city streets, he sensed Ji Xiaoyu's transformation.
This was the power of the Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperor, capable of forcibly elevating others' realms without any drawbacks. The reason there was no tribulation was that he used his own Dao Intent. Now, Ji Xiaoyu only needed to gradually adapt to the new realm's creation to fully become a Xian Tian Jin Xian.
Gu An couldn't help but think of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court's Qi Yun could quickly strengthen mortal souls without any side effects, which was also a power of the Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperor.
Could it be that the Immortal Deities of the Heavenly Court were all promoted by the Heavenly Emperor?
If so, it made sense. The Heavenly Emperor had no fear of the Xianshen rebelling or the Celestial Deities becoming too powerful, because the Xianshen's power came from him.
To create so many Xianshen, the Heavenly Emperor's cultivation was indeed terrifying.
However, the Heavenly Emperor hadn't revealed this, instead letting Heaven and the Heavenly Dao take his place.
Gu An didn't plan to forcibly help his disciples break through realms unless they reached their limits.
Even when helping those close to him, Gu An wouldn't reveal the secrets, as they were too incredible.
For the Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperor, cultivating more subordinates was useless.
No matter how many strong beings were below the Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperor, they couldn't be his match, let alone when he and the Heavenly Emperor were both at the peak of perfection.
Within the realm of the Heavenly Dao, there were only two Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperors, and both were at the peak of perfection. The gap between them and all other beings was truly vast.
"Why am I suddenly understanding the Heavenly Emperor's arrogance?"
Gu An couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head.
He felt this mindset was wrong. Just as the Heavenly Emperor hadn't anticipated his rise in secret, perhaps a third Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperor would emerge without him or the Heavenly Emperor noticing.
Whatever the case, he must never become arrogant.
(End of Chapter)
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