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

Chapter 1137: Chapter 1128: Everything in Gu An’s Eyes

When the disciples of Wushi were still encouraging each other, the silhouettes of the Dao practitioners below had already reached a terrifying level, their aura converging together, making even the Saint, Hongqian Ancestor, feel a chill.

The Wanyin Demon Venerable could also sense the rapidly increasing aura behind him, and this did not make him happy; instead, it made him even more irritated.

In his view, the Great Dao did not trust him.

What made it worse for him was that this was indeed the truth.

He stared intently at Gu An, but Gu An did not look his way, which deeply provoked him.

At this moment, notifications kept popping up before Gu An’s eyes, all of which were hatred notifications. Ever since the Great Dao reflected upon the heavens, the notifications had not ceased.

He was not angry; instead, he had a somewhat mocking attitude.

He had to admit, his mindset had already shifted. As someone who had reached the Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm, he did not view any existence within the Great Dao as an opponent, not even the Great Dao itself.

The reason he gave the living beings of the Great Dao such an opportunity was not to test the Wushi disciples, but to show the Great Dao just how strong he really was.

The emotionless Great Dao was currently acting more volatile than the Mortal Spirit, and this did not please Gu An.

“Ancestor, what are you waiting for?”

An Zizai looked up at Gu An, unable to help but ask. As soon as he spoke, the other Wushi disciples also turned their heads to look.

Although Wushi disciples kept appearing on the steps and chose to ascend and confront the Great Dao alongside Gu An, their numbers were insignificant compared to the Dao Guardians. The aura gathered by both sides had already formed a stark contrast.

Gu An did not answer, which made An Zizai feel more anxious.

At this time, another figure appeared on the Creation Steps, and it was the Celestial Emperor.

The Celestial Emperor’s appearance attracted the attention of many, especially the great powers from Chaos. They were very curious about the Celestial Emperor’s attitude toward Gu An.

Gu An also looked at the Celestial Emperor, his eyes indifferent, without any emotional fluctuations.

The Celestial Emperor looked at Gu An, his feelings equally complicated. This was truly their first meeting in the real sense. Before becoming a Saint, what he had seen was merely Gu An’s will.

After landing, the Celestial Emperor did not hesitate; he took a step forward and began to ascend. He was not forced into submission, and his attitude was already apparent.

He chose to follow Gu An!

“Your Majesty…”

Li Xuanmiao looked at the Celestial Emperor, his expression somewhat excited.

Throughout his life, he had pursued justice, for which he ascended to immortality. After obtaining guidance from the Great Dao, he did not believe the Dao but still chose to trust Gu An.

He did not believe in so-called destiny or so-called truth; he only believed what he saw.

Before he became an Immortal, there were many times when he faced calamities in the Human World, and it was never the Immortal Gods who saved them, not the Great Dao; it was always Gu An. The Great Dao was the justice spoken of by all living beings, but Gu An was the justice he witnessed.

Of course, he also felt anxious. Considering Gu An’s abilities, if there were a conflict with the living beings of the Great Dao, the outcome would certainly be disastrous. Now, seeing that the Celestial Emperor was willing to follow Gu An, he felt reassured.

The justice he pursued was limited, the justice within the scope of the Heavenly Dao was the justice he wished to pursue.

The Celestial Emperor stopped below the Wushi disciples, turned around, and looked down at the figures below. Many Celestial Dao Immortal Gods had chosen to oppose Gu An, and when they saw the Celestial Emperor, their faces changed dramatically, showing disbelief.

Among them was Emperor Hong Yang.

Emperor Hong Yang had never dealt with Gu An, so he chose to defend the Great Dao. He never expected that his father would stand against the Great Dao.

In immortal cultivation, is the pursuit not of the Great Dao?

How could one go against the Great Dao?

When Emperor Hong Yang found the reality before him unacceptable, the Xuanqing Star Lord and a group of Merit Immortals appeared, including Li Ya.

The Xuanqing Star Lord gazed at the lofty Gu An, as if recognizing him for the first time, his eyes filled with anger, resentment, and fear.

He had seen Gu An as the greatest reliance of the Heavenly Dao, and now that very reliance not only stood against the Heavenly Dao but also sought to oppress the entire Great Dao, he felt like his past self had been mocked.

Li Ya looked at Gu An, recalling the past, he could not ascertain what kind of person Gu An was initially because, considering their cultivation level difference, the Gu An he first met could not have been his true self, at least not in the guise of a young man.

A figure swiftly swept past Li Ya, rushing upward.

It was Martial Resolution.

Before Li Ya could ponder further, he saw others walking past him. He did not know those people, but their backs seemed determined and resolute.

Liu An was rapidly ascending, looking at Gu An with eyes full of fervor. He did not have many moral considerations; the thought of following his master to oppose the entire Great Dao made his blood boil.

“Wei Ye, if you were still alive, you would surely be excited too.”

So Liu An thought in his heart. Even as the murderous intent behind him intensified, he remained fearless, especially seeing so many willing to follow his master, he felt that he was not alone in his path.

Gu An’s gaze was suddenly attracted by a figure, and his expression changed subtly.

Lu Qiuxian had arrived.

The son of his reincarnation body, Lu Han. In this life, the two did not rekindle their father-son relationship, but still, Lu Qiuxian had come, and upon appearing, he turned around to face the Dao Guardians.

Different from the Wushi disciples, who had ascended some distance and stood in opposition to the Dao Guardians, Lu Qiuxian remained amidst the Dao Guardians. As he turned, countless eyes focused on him, yet he remained unmoved, one hand resting on the sword at his waist.

He looked at the endless Dao Guardians below, his expression calm, though his heart was surging with emotion.

“Is this everything in his eyes…”

Lu Qiuxian thought to himself, watching those Dao Guardians struggling on the steps, feeling an indescribable, subtle emotion.

Although those Dao Guardians appeared miserable, their aura continued to intensify, growing more terrifying.

The void remained silent, and the Wushiji Disciples also quieted down, awaiting the final great battle.

An atmosphere of stern killing intent and tension was spreading.

The Wanyin Demon Venerable was still struggling, his knee gradually leaving the step’s surface, causing the Wushi side’s cultivators to fix their eyes on him.

There was an empty area behind the Wanyin Demon Venerable, indicating that other Dao Guardians were not at the same level as him.

They could also feel the strength of the Wanyin Demon Venerable, particularly the Saints.

When they saw the Wanyin Demon Venerable tending to rise, the Saints furrowed their brows tightly.

Suddenly.

The Great Profound Yin Dominator suddenly appeared before the Wanyin Demon Venerable, using his hand as a blade, slashing down.

Boom——

The Wanyin Demon Venerable erupted with terrifying demonic qi, directly blasting the Great Profound Yin Dominator away.

“Trash, what are you, daring to strike at me?”

The icy voice of the Wanyin Demon Venerable rang out, his killing intent almost materialized, shaking the holy heart of the mid-stage Primordial Taiyi True Saint Realm Great Profound Yin Dominator, unchecked fear growing and sweeping over his Sacred Body.

Almost at the same time, countless Dao Guardians felt a force, greatly reducing the pressure on them.

All Dao Guardians began to slowly rise, excitement appearing on their faces.

They were certain that as long as they could break free of their bindings, they stood a chance of winning, for the Dao was supporting them from behind.

The Wushi side felt uneasy, turning to look at Gu An, awaiting his command.

Gu An watched Li Ya from a distance, their gazes meeting, and Li Ya’s heart was also in turmoil.

His struggle wasn’t about deciding whether to aid Gu An or not; it was about resolving the conflict between Gu An and the Dao.

He was born from the Dao, his world constructed by the Dao, his cultivation level granted by the Dao—all of it inseparable from the Dao.

Devouring the Dao would be more terrifying than the destruction of the world.

Junior Brother Gu was clearly not this kind of person—why did the Dao judge him so?

Just as Li Ya was caught in an inner struggle, a strong wind came from behind, billowing his white robe. He instinctively turned his head, a burst of intense light flooding his vision, followed by an incomparably vast force flooding into his body.

He felt deeply shocked, looking at his own hands in disbelief.

He wasn’t the only one; other Dao Guardians were also infused with such vast power, leaving them in a state akin to a dream.

The Wanyin Demon Venerable, with further resolve, stood up abruptly, sneering sinisterly after a moment of astonishment.

“Such power…”

The Wanyin Demon Venerable looked at Gu An, sneering viciously, his smile unbearably cruel.

Followers of Gu An felt immense pressure; even the Celestial Emperor frowned, now unable to move.

Amidst the Dao Guardians, Lu Qiuxian, like a lone boat in a stormy sea, could be swallowed up at any moment.

Clang——

Gu An drew the Cyan Hong Sword from his waist, the sound of the blade breaking the silence, signaling the imminent outbreak of the battle.

“Ancestor Master Wushi, facing the entire Dao, you stand no chance. If you still care for Wushi, surrender, atone to the Dao, and the Dao will forgive you!”

An old Daoist holding a horsetail whisk shouted loudly, his voice booming through the void.

The Wanyin Demon Venerable moved almost instantaneously; a black light flashed over the Creation Ladder, nearly blowing away the Wushi practitioners above it.

Accompanied by a massive explosion, the Wanyin Demon Venerable, surrounded by demonic qi, was intercepted.

The Wanyin Demon Venerable, wielding a Demon Blade, was stopped by an invisible barrier, with surging demonic qi rising like a fiery wave, as the Celestial Emperor stood right in front of him, only three steps away.

Seeing the Wanyin Demon Venerable up close, the Celestial Emperor, expressionless, felt an extreme sense of dread internally.

What is this demon’s origin, to be this powerful?

This aura far surpasses that of the former Taoist Master!

For a moment, the Celestial Emperor felt he nearly scattered to dust, implying that the demon in front could indeed destroy Saints.

If even the Celestial Emperor was like this, others, all of Wushi’s practitioners, were terrified by the sudden eruption of the Wanyin Demon Venerable.

After being blocked, the Wanyin Demon Venerable’s expression turned sullen again, internally roaring, commanding the Dao to grant him more strength.

“I let you come here not for an unprecedented battle but to make clear to the Dao, whether I devour the Endless Dao is not for the Dao to decide but for me to decide.”

Gu An’s voice rang out, speaking as massive sword shadows unfurled behind him like a fan, intimidating all living beings on the Creation Steps; the vast pressure nearly suffocated them.