Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Chapter 1013: Chapter 1005: The Heavenly Monarch’s Renown

In a dark forest, Dao Shuzun appeared out of thin air, his face extremely grim. He sat cross-legged on the ground and began cultivating energy to heal his wounds.

His whole body trembled. As he started cultivating, wisps of aura seeped from his seven orifices, as if his entire being was deflating, but his body did not wither away.

For a long time.

Dao Shuzun opened his eyes, lowered his hands, and his tightly furrowed brow slightly relaxed.

“What a domineering power of cause and effect. Resisting it only makes it more violent. Ignoring it, however, is much easier…”

Dao Shuzun muttered to himself, his face very grim, thinking he would be tormented by this power of cause and effect for a long time.

What exactly did that person mean?

He did not come for Hong Lu, nor did he kill him. Could it be he merely intended to humiliate him?

In Dao Shuzun’s mind, another figure appeared, someone who had also behaved the same way in the past.

The plan to capture Hong Lu had failed, and he had to reconsider his strategy.

“Fortunately, there’s still one Hongmeng Will left undiscovered.”

Thinking of this, Dao Shuzun’s face relaxed a bit. He raised his right hand, and in his palm appeared a seven-colored light pearl, filled with spiritual energy, resplendent and magnificent.

The seven-colored light pearl exuded a stream of gaseous glow that slowly penetrated his body, stopping him from trembling.

…

The battle between the Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch and Dao Shuzun quickly spread on the Path of the Great Dao, and then across all heavens and myriad realms. The lowest cultivation level of beings who could access this battle news was that of a Golden Immortal Dao Fruit.

This battle involved a Celestial Dao Venerable and giants from various realms, brimming with topics of interest. The name of the Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch, for the first time, spread within the Heavenly Dao range.

The presence that could force a Celestial Dao Venerable to bow was effortlessly subdued by the Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch. It was obvious to discerning individuals that the Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch simply did not want to kill him; otherwise, he would already be dead.

The Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch’s fame shook the Heavenly Dao. The great powers across various realms saw the prospects of the Merit Immortal lineage, some Daoist lineages and factions started pursuing the Merit Immortal, while others began to win over the Merit Immortal.

Apart from the Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch, the great powers of the Heavenly Dao were also very interested in Dao Shuzun and Hong Lu. Such an existence as Dao Shuzun had never been heard of before, which was truly unbelievable.

And Hong Lu, what kind of talent attracted so many great powers to chase after him?

Such was the case in all heavens and myriad realms. The movement within the Celestial Court was even bigger, as this matter involved a Celestial Dao Venerable, and only the Immortal Gods understood what a Celestial Dao Venerable represented.

Gu An managed to establish a formidable reputation in the Celestial Court with the help of the Purple Dome Dao Emperor, and no Supreme Immortal dared to recklessly scheme against him anymore.

In the following years, each time Gu An returned to the Celestial Court, he would be visited by Immortal Gods. He didn’t care to meet them, so he let Chang Jigong meet them on his behalf.

The Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch became the most sought-after Immortal God in the Celestial Court. Immortal Gods from all walks sought to befriend him, and even Emperor Hong Yang sent his people.

However, the Celestial Emperor still did not summon Gu An.

No matter how lively the matter was, it would ultimately be forgotten by all living beings over the grind of time.

In the blink of an eye.

Another hundred million years passed.

The phenomenon of Gu An breaking through extended the peaceful years of the Heavenly Dao, but peace would eventually be broken. Chaos once again began attacking the Celestial Court, and a tense atmosphere enveloped the entire Celestial Court.

On this day.

Gu An returned to the Daoist Field of the Beginningless from the Celestial Court. He strolled through the fields, appreciating the scenery, where disciples enlightening themselves could be seen everywhere.

To this day, the weakest Wushiji disciples have already stepped into the stage of enlightenment, with no need for Qi absorption cultivation, as understanding the natural world is more important for them.

An Xin, Lv Xian, Sin, Blood Prison Great Saint, Celestial Demon Child have each successively entered the Heaven-Opening Daluo Immortal Realm. Their breakthroughs have greatly inspired the other disciples.

The reason they could break through was due not only to their own efforts and comprehension but also Gu An’s assistance.

The higher Gu An’s cultivation level, the more he could achieve, though he never disclosed this to avoid discouraging the disciples.

It is worth mentioning that today’s Central Heaven is not peaceful, with many evil races and ominous forces arising in the world.

This has made the name of the Pure Land on this continent even more renowned.

Gu An reached the fields where Jiucang Heavenly Monarch, Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor, and others worked. Over the years, the great powers working here had changed, yet Jiucang Heavenly Monarch and Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor remained.

Jiucang Heavenly Monarch stayed to avoid tribulations, while Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor remained to comprehend the Great Dao.

Both had names containing the character “Nine,” suggesting some Dao intent leading them, mysteriously.

Although the workers had changed, the number of people increased.

The majority were brought by Gu An, so seeing him made them very nervous.

The most composed ones were Jiucang Heavenly Monarch and Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor, especially Jiucang Heavenly Monarch, who had transformed into a black panther, sitting idly on the grass, head held high, exuding an air of confidence, as if he were a confidant of Gu An.

Gu An stopped and looked at Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor, smiling as he said, “Recently, another peerless prodigy appeared in Central Heaven, rumored to have swept across the Three Thousand Great Worlds, coming to Central Heaven to seek challengers and push limits. Do you want to go out and witness it?”

Looking like a rustic maiden, Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor gently shook her head and said, “I am no longer the person I once was, not caring for such empty fame. I care more for my own Dao.”

She had eight tribulation bodies, so even if her true self stayed here, she could still comprehend worldly affairs through her tribulation bodies.

As the world continued to change, she gained a deep understanding.

Even if invincible for a time, new invincibles would always emerge.

Moreover, truly invincible beings would not appear before all living beings, much like the Ancestor Master Wushi, who was unfathomable, hidden from plain view.

After regaining freedom, Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor felt increasingly profound regarding the Daoist Field of the Beginningless. She could sense the Dao intent here, and her intuition told her staying to cultivate would be her most correct choice.

“The Great Dao considers nine as the limit number. Your Dao divided into nine parts may seem slow, but it is not necessarily wrong; you tread more steadily than others.”

Gu An said to Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor with a smile. After speaking, he continued toward the Mountain of No End.

Hearing this, Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor’s eyes lit up. Lately, she had been troubled by this matter, doubting her path was wrong, but with the Ancestor Master Wushi’s affirmation, she would be more determined and confident.

Jiucang Heavenly Monarch continued to gaze at Gu An, not daring to approach.

Although he chose to stay, he always held Gu An in reverence, lacking the courage to even speak to him. Fortunately, Gu An never made things difficult for him, and he lived happily when not facing Gu An.

The other workers looked at Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor, each harboring their own thoughts. Many remained spiteful against Wushi, stubbornly unrepentant, thus they scorned Nine Tribulations Immortal Emperor’s choice.

When Gu An returned to the courtyard of the Mountain of No End, dusk was approaching.

In the courtyard, two people were in a dispute, namely Lv Xian and An Zizai.

“Although Chen Chuan left the Wushi early on, he hails from Wushi. If he encounters trouble, it disgraces Wushi. We cannot sit idly by!” Lv Xian said, glaring.

An Zizai, with a solemn face, said, “There are countless Wushiji disciples who left. If we manage them all, what do our current choices mean?”