Chapter 812: Dugu the Demon Sovereign
Chapter 812: Dugu the Demon Sovereign
As Li Xuemiao pondered the will of Heaven, a golden light appeared on the steps ahead. The light dissipated, and the Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted appeared, sitting on a lotus throne.
The moment his majestic figure appeared, all the Immortals and Deities in the hall rose to their feet and bowed deeply.
The Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted nodded slightly and waved his hand downward, signaling for all the Xianshen to sit down.
Once everyone was seated and looking at him, he began, "Today's lesson is about the Xianshen. Let us discuss together what it means to be an Immortal or a Deity, and what the Heavenly Dao should be like. I hope you will find your own path through the enlightenment of the Heavenly Dao, regardless of whether it is good or bad, and do not regret it."
Upon hearing this, the Xianshen all sat up straight, knowing that this lesson was related to the Emperor's Contention, which they found very interesting.
The Heavenly Court rarely experienced such significant events over the long ages, as no one inside or outside the Heavenly Dao could shake its foundation.
A white-haired elder sitting in the front row spoke first, "This poor Daoist believes that the essence of being a Xianshen lies in Qi Yun. Qi Yun depends on the masses of Heaven and Earth, so Xianshen should primarily protect the masses..."
His status was clearly high, allowing him to speak first, and the other Xianshen listened attentively.
After he finished, another Xianshen quickly countered, "An Immortal is an Immortal. Mortals undergo cultivation, enduring hardships to become Immortals. If we still value Mortals more, what is the point of our cultivation? Immortals should maintain a distance from Mortals, which is also a form of protection. In fact, Mortals will naturally revere us without our need to curry favor with them for Qi Yun."
Many Xianshen agreed with this view. Most of them had come from the mortal world, enduring hardships and knowing the treachery of human hearts, which made them naturally disdainful of Mortals' schemes and struggles.
The Xianshen quickly divided into two camps, and it was difficult for anyone to propose a third viewpoint. Once questioned, they would automatically be drawn into the debate between Immortals and Mortals.
Li Xuemiao remained silent, observing the Xianshen's mindsets.
While he could understand some of the Xianshen's radical views, he still believed that Xianshen should protect Mortals.
Being a Xianshen was not just about personal cultivation; it was about relying on the Heavenly Court's Qi Yun for eternal life. The Heavenly Court needed the faith of the masses, and Xianshen had a responsibility to protect Mortals. At least, that was Li Xuemiao's belief.
The Grand Light and Vast Law Divine Exalted did not speak, but listened quietly. With him present, the Xianshen's arguments remained orderly, without descending into chaos.
Far away in the Wushi Dao Field, Gu An was also listening to the lesson.
After reaching the Ultimate Dao Sovereign Emperor, the Heavenly Court was no longer mysterious to Gu An. He often spied on it, and since Li Xuemiao was there, he decided to eavesdrop.
After years of observing the Heavenly Court, Gu An noticed an interesting phenomenon.
Supreme Immortals and Heavenly Dao Sovereigns often showed compassion for the masses, while Celestial Deities, Star Lords, True Deities, and Immortal Lords were more dismissive.
The former were not born in the mortal world, while the latter had fought their way up from the mortal realm, which made them disdainful of mortal life. It was a rather ironic fact.
Just as Gu An was enjoying the lesson, An Xing appeared in the courtyard. She approached the tree where Gu An lay in a rocking chair and asked, "Master, I have a question."
She glanced at Shen Zhen, looking hesitant.
"Go ahead", Gu An replied casually.
An Xing immediately asked, "Did the owner of those eyes leave?"
"Yes, the Xianshen captured him and took him to the Heavenly Court."
"What? Why?"
"There is no why. The Heavenly Court does not tolerate those eyes."
Gu An's answer made An Xing frown and caught Shen Zhen's attention.
An Xing recalled Gu An's warnings and felt a heavy heart. While she was wary of the Emperor Eye, the thought that such a powerful being had been captured by the Heavenly Court made her feel a sense of sorrow and empathy.
She didn't ask any more questions, bowed to Gu An, and left.
Shen Zhen, though curious, didn't press the matter and continued her cultivation.
Gu An didn't discuss the Emperor Eye with her. He had no intention of rescuing its owner, as there was no karmic connection.
The owner of the Emperor Eye was now imprisoned in the Heavenly Court's celestial prison. Gu An was very familiar with this prison, as Gu Xuan You had spent a long time there. It housed many powerful beings.
Speaking of which, when Gu Xuan You escaped the celestial prison, the great Ferocious Demon who had caused chaos in the Heavenly Court was still imprisoned there. After countless years, the Ferocious Demon's demonic aura had dissipated, but his physical body and soul persisted, enduring the daily torment of celestial fire.
He was a Primordial Essence Immortal!
Gu An had deduced his origin. His name was Dugu the Demon Sovereign, and he carried half-immortal blood. His father was a Heavenly Dao Sovereign, which was why the Heavenly Court had not completely destroyed him.
Most prisoners in the celestial prison had some connection to the Heavenly Court. Those without any background were directly exterminated.
The same was true for the owner of the Emperor Eye. His Emperor Eye was not innate but had been transplanted by a Great Sage of the Heavenly Court, who wanted to refine the Emperor Eye using his body.
Now, Gu An found it interesting to observe the complex karmic relationships within the Heavenly Court, as if watching a drama or a movie, completely engrossed.
To the masses, the Heavenly Court was intangible, and even Free Spirit Immortals found it difficult to interact with them. Yet, their every move could influence the fate of the universe.
Gu An got up and prepared to visit the Nine Spirits Imperial Dynasty. He listened to the Grand Law Celestial Palace's lesson as he walked.
Shen Zhen did not follow him, focusing instead on her cultivation, determined to reach the Luotian Freedom Realm.
Currently, the Nothingness Second Generation Disciples' lowest rank was Xuan Yuan Zi Zai Xian, but no Xian Tian Jin Xian had yet emerged.
...
Time flowed like a river, with millennia passing like a single day, and each day like a page in a history book.
Since the victory of the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign, the legends of Xianshen in the Mortal World had grown, and the path to immortality began to spread across the land.
Millennia later, ascending to immortality had become the ultimate goal for the masses.
This year, on the Tai Cang Continent, within the ancient Grand Mystery Sect, a young man walked onto the Heaven Mending Platform, a place of great legacy.
The young man, dressed in black, with a handsome face, appeared to be only sixteen or seventeen years old. He carried three precious swords and walked confidently up the platform, his posture exuding vigor and spirit.
The Heaven Mending Platform was vast, but only a few hundred cultivators were present, each seated in different spots.
The young man walked toward the Heaven-Cleaving Axe standing in the center of the platform. As he approached, people began to notice him.
The Heaven-Cleaving Axe was a legacy left by the mythic Fu Dao Jian Zun. Over the vast ages, no one had been able to lift it, and gradually, people had stopped hoping for this great opportunity. As a result, fewer cultivators now came to the Heaven Mending Platform.
(End of Chapter)
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