Chapter 818: The Great Menace
Chapter 818: The Great Menace
"Since you’ve already shed your Celestial Emperor identity, why come back now?"
Zhang Buku fell silent for a moment before asking, his gaze fixed on Xu You.
The two had fought side by side for tens of millions of years, their bond as strong as brotherhood. Zhang Buku’s feelings toward Xu You hadn’t changed despite his different status.
In fact, over the years, he had often speculated about Xu You’s true identity, mentally preparing himself for the truth.
Xu You replied with a sour expression, "Isn’t it because I met you? I wanted to live a carefree life, but ever since I met you, nothing but trouble followed."
Zhang Buku smiled and said, "You can leave now if you want. I won’t stop you."
"Forget it. With your temperament, you’d have been dead a million times over without me."
"Have I never saved you? Let’s not forget, before joining the Heavenly Army, you were fighting over a Heaven-Earth Supreme Treasure, ready to go down in a blaze of glory. It was my secret technique that got us out of that mess."
"One thing at a time."
The two began bickering, and Xu You’s gloomy mood lifted, returning to his usual carefree self.
They continued bantering as they advanced.
Ahead, a Qicai Halo appeared, and at its end stood a massive palace. On the palace’s eaves perched a colossal Azure Avian, its majestic presence causing the space around it to ripple with its fluttering feathers.
Zhang Buku’s gaze settled on the palace’s plaque.
"Nine Heavens Celestial Palace..."
Hearing Zhang Buku’s murmur, Xu You added, "Inside the Nine Heavens Celestial Palace resides a Heaven-Opening Great Luo Immortal, known as the Nine Heavens Empress. She’s like a junior sister to me, and we have a good relationship. We’ll stay there for a while to help your Physical Body reach a new level."
The Nine Heavens Empress!
Zhang Buku remembered hearing about her in the Heavenly Army. In the Heavenly Court, those who could call themselves Empress held high status, far surpassing Celestial Deities.
He began to look forward to his upcoming cultivation period.
After the Emperor's Contention, Zhang Buku’s ambitions grew even greater. He wanted to become a Xianshen more powerful than a Celestial Emperor, to be the one holding the chessboard, not just a piece on it.
The two sped up, heading toward the Nine Heavens Celestial Palace.
...
Time passed, a century in the blink of an eye.
To mortals, a century is long, but for immortal cultivators after Nirvana, a century is no different from a month.
One day, Gu An was instructing An Zizai in the fourth palm of the Universal Supreme Palm. They stood on a cliff, surrounded by beautiful scenery, but An Zizai’s palm strikes did not disrupt the surroundings.
They were within a barrier created by Gu An, allowing An Zizai to freely practice the Universal Supreme Palm without consequences.
Despite his busy management of Nothingness, An Zizai’s cultivation had not lagged. He was now at the Supreme Freedom Celestial Realm and, with the Universal Supreme Palm, could easily outmatch some Second Generation Disciples.
Seeing An Zizai’s improving form, Gu An turned his gaze to the horizon.
"It’s beginning."
Gu An thought silently, referring to a war beyond the reach of mortal souls.
The Dark Celestial Court was about to attack the Heavenly Court, with the Imperial Bone Transcendent Venerable leading the charge. They had already opened a spacetime channel, and the Heaven Suppressing Endless Tower would soon appear before the Heavenly Court’s gate. This battle would last many years, with the Imperial Bone Transcendent Venerable representing the Dark Celestial Court to test the Heavenly Court’s strength. Unfortunately, he would not be able to force the Heavenly Emperor to reveal himself, but a Heavenly Dao Sovereign, who had been in seclusion for countless years, would rise to prominence in the Heavenly Court.
Even within the Heavenly Court, the name of the Heavenly Dao Sovereign was rarely mentioned, partly due to taboo and partly because of the vast distance from most Xianshen.
For Gu An, this was merely entertainment, a show to watch in his free time.
An Zizai repeatedly thrust his palms, each strike direct and simple, the key lying in the flow of energy.
As he practiced, he asked, "Great Grandmaster, many disciples wish to become immortals. Didn’t you let Uncle Yang Jian become an immortal before? Do you still have the means to grant immortality? Do you support the disciples in their pursuit of immortality?"
Gu An had never placed many demands on his disciples. They often thought about their futures while cultivating, and even if they left Nothingness, he would not stop them. Not everyone could stay in Nothingness forever; some would leave through the Worlds Gate, while others would establish their own sects in the mortal world.
"Observe and choose a disciple who desires immortality and has the qualifications."
Gu An replied casually, but An Zizai felt a surge of excitement.
Indeed, the Xuan Yuan Human Sovereign had promised Great Grandmaster the means to grant immortality!
He himself did not wish to become immortal, but the prospect of Nothingness gaining such an opportunity brought him pride.
In his early days, he had ventured out and witnessed Great Grandmaster’s power. He had long decided to follow Great Grandmaster in cultivation.
Moreover, he was not confined. If he grew bored, he could visit the mortal world. He had found Great Grandmaster’s way of life intriguing and found it truly interesting.
Possessing great power without flaunting it, watching the tides rise and fall, brought its own unique pleasure.
Gu An listened to An Zizai’s thoughts, a slight smile playing on his lips.
An Zizai, like An Xing, had become a true immortal cultivator, much like himself. This was a good thing, for while the Wushi Disciples were many, few truly followed the same path as Gu An.
The grandfather and grandson chatted casually, and An Zizai relished the current moment. He idolized Gu An, enjoying both cultivating and conversing with him. These combined moments were rare, something he cherished after millions of years.
An Zizai brought up the future of Nothingness. The number of Wushi Disciples grew each year, and even with restrictions on taking disciples, it would eventually become a massive organization. He feared he might not manage it well in the future.
"Have you heard the story of the Grand Mystery Sect and me?"
Gu An suddenly asked, and An Zizai immediately understood his implication.
He could abandon the Grand Mystery Sect, and he could abandon Nothingness!
An Zizai immediately tensed, quickly saying, "Great Grandmaster, wherever you go, please take me and my master with you. We have no desires, only to seek the Dao with you."
"Rest assured, I will take you along. I just want you to feel less pressure. You’ve done well, even better than your master did."
Gu An glanced at him and smiled, relieving An Zizai of his worries.
Seeing his expression, Gu An thought of An Hao.
An Zizai was like An Hao, unwilling to leave his side.
Peering into An Zizai’s future, Gu An saw a long, endless path, indicating that An Zizai’s heart would never change. He would truly follow Gu An forever.
As long as An Zizai remained by his side, Gu An could ensure his eternal life and prevent his Dao cultivation from hitting a limit.
Gu An’s gaze softened as he looked at An Zizai. This boy had not disappointed his favor.
"Stop worrying. Focus on cultivating the Universal Supreme Palm. If any Wushi Disciples misbehave in the future, you’ll have to clean up the mess. Don’t let the younger generations surpass you", Gu An urged.
An Zizai chuckled, "How could they ever surpass me?"
"Who knows? In the future, a great menace will appear in Nothingness."
Gu An’s words wiped the smile from An Zizai’s face, his brows knitting together as he thought of various faces.
(End of Chapter)
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