Chapter 816: Heaven's Will, Farewell
Chapter 816: Heaven's Will, Farewell
Emperor Ji Yan had finally arrived!
As Gu An listened to Shangguan Xianer recount the tale of the ascender, he was also peering into Emperor Ji Yan's future.
After ascending, Emperor Ji Yan displayed a formidable Heavenly Dao Aura, convincing many that he was the Reincarnated Son of Heaven. Many supported him for the sake of celestial connections, allowing him to quickly amass a significant force.
To become the ruler of a great world, one inevitably had to oppose the Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance.
The Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance had no absolute ruler; with many leaders, any major decisions required deliberation. They would never allow Emperor Ji Yan to rise above them. Various sects were watching to see how the Alliance would handle Emperor Ji Yan.
Shangguan Xianer then mentioned the great battle between Emperor Ji Yan and a Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance Celestial Envoy. This battle drew worldwide attention. The Alliance had ranked disciples for each major realm, and Emperor Ji Yan challenged the top-ranked Celestial Envoy of his realm. His overwhelming victory further solidified the belief that he was the Reincarnated Son of Heaven.
Throughout history, there have always been ascenders. However, no matter how strong they were, their cultivation methods were still inferior to those of the immortal cultivators in the Heavenly Spirit Grand World. Ascenders could cause a stir, but they could never overshadow the Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance's Celestial Envoys.
The Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance possessed the best resources in the Heavenly Spirit Grand World, especially for those who had gained the title of Celestial Envoy. The resources they received were far beyond what any ascender could match.
"Grandmaster, can you see the future? Do you think this Emperor can challenge the rule of the Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance?" Shangguan Xianer asked excitedly.
She had no grudge against the Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance but was simply eager to see the transformation of the world. After all, before the Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance, there were the Nine Great Sects, and before that, the Dao Court, and even earlier, the Holy Court. The rulers of this world had always been changing.
Gu An smiled and said, "Anything is possible."
This answer only piqued Shangguan Xianer's curiosity further, and she chattered on nonstop, with Shen Zhen occasionally chiming in.
After chatting with them for half an hour, Gu An finally left.
Today, he had important business to attend to. He was going to meet an old friend he had made in the immortal cultivation world, who was celebrating his million-year birthday.
A million years, by today's standards, was not much, but on a single continent, it was equivalent to a patriarchal presence.
Gu An was going to pay his respects to this old friend, as everyone has a limit to their lifespan, known as Heaven's Will. Even though his old friend had reached a high realm and appeared robust, he was nearing the end of his life.
Gu An had no intention of altering his friend's fate, as they were only casual acquaintances. He was simply there to join in the celebration.
After Gu An left, Shangguan Xianer sat back down beside Shen Zhen, and the two resumed their conversation.
The Book Sage had inspired the scribes of the world, infusing Dao Intent into their words to add deeper meaning.
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Under the dim sky, the land stretched endlessly.
Gu An and Hongyazi passed through a stone gate, which stood alone on the vast plain, with no other buildings for miles around.
Hongyazi suddenly stopped, turning to look back at the stone gate with a puzzled expression, and he couldn't help but ask, "Have we finally escaped the predicament?"
The moment they stepped through the gate, he felt an invisible restraint dissolve, a strange and sudden sensation.
As a Heaven-Opening Great Luo Immortal, his instincts told him that they had escaped the endless predicament.
Gu An stopped and turned to Hongyazi, saying, "Companion, this journey has been exciting, but it has taken too long. It is time for us to part ways."
Hongyazi turned to face Gu An, frowning. "Why part ways? Why here?"
They had been adventuring together for so many years, visiting countless places. He never expected their farewell to be here, and over the years, he had sensed that Gu An was not ordinary.
Though they were of the same realm, he often found himself unable to fully understand Gu An. He had never seen Gu An in a vulnerable state.
However, he didn't understand why Gu An wanted to part ways at this point, now that they had finally escaped the mysterious predicament that had trapped them for years, just as they were leaving the Mystic Abyss.
Gu An looked at Hongyazi and smiled. "All good things must come to an end, don't they?"
Hongyazi sighed.
Gu An leaped into the air, transforming into a rainbow of light and quickly disappearing.
Hongyazi watched Gu An's departing figure for a long time. When he finally came to his senses and turned back to the stone gate, an overwhelming oppressive aura hit him, causing him to shiver.
He suddenly realized something.
Without Gu An, this journey would have been fraught with danger.
Gu An's avatar returned to his main body, having grown weary of accompanying Hongyazi any longer. After he left, Hongyazi would return to the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion to continue his cultivation.
In the future, the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion would become a significant force for Tianhao.
After receiving the Heavenly Emperor's legacy from the Imperial Bone Transcendent Venerable, Tianhao returned to the Ethereal Immortal Pavilion with greater ambitions. The Ethereal Immortal Pavilion would be his stepping stone to greater heights.
In the myriad heavens governed by the Heavenly Dao, countless stories unfolded, with an infinite web of karma intertwining and enveloping every world.
In the blink of an eye, twenty million years passed.
On this day, in the Mountain-Watching Pavilion, Gu An was playing chess with An Zizai.
The game had just begun.
"Grandmaster, Su Ling is truly remarkable, becoming the leader of the Heavenly Ling Dao Alliance. The Grand Mystery Sect has also risen to prominence. Do you feel a sense of pride?" An Zizai asked with a smile.
He had long heard the story of the Grand Mystery Sect and Gu An, and Su Ling's legendary life was closely tied to the Heaven-Cleaving Axe legacy of the Dao Sword Venerable. Su Ling's Celestial Severing Divinity swept across the world, making him one of the most brilliant figures in the heavens and earth.
An Zizai naturally knew that the Dao Sword Venerable was Gu An, so he considered Su Ling a fellow disciple and deliberately brought up Su Ling's recent achievements.
Gu An smiled. "At my realm, it doesn't matter who you become or how high you rise; it won't affect my mood."
An Zizai heard the "you" and thought to himself, "Indeed, Su Ling is also a Wushi disciple."
An Zizai made his move and continued, "The current figures in this world are indeed numerous, but none can match Emperor Ji Yan. It's said he will soon reach the innate Golden Immortal realm, which is truly astonishing."
The innate Golden Immortal realm was the ultimate goal of countless great cultivators, including the Wushi disciples.
However, becoming an innate Golden Immortal was exceedingly difficult. To this day, the Heavenly Spirit Grand World had only one known innate Golden Immortal.
Gu An made his move, setting up the game. The initial moves were casual, with no immediate threat.
An Zizai asked, "Emperor Ji Yan is preparing to visit Nothingness. Grandmaster, he is surely coming for you. Will you meet with him?"
(End of Chapter)
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