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Chapter 1005: Chapter 997: Fighting Side by Side
After leaving the Merit Divine Horse Heavenly Palace, Xuanqing Star Lord did not return to his dojo, nor did he descend to the Lower Realm. He wandered within the Celestial Court, preoccupied with the situation of the Merit Immortals.
Although he chose to trust Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch, it was difficult for him to stay calm without definitive news.
Any loss of a Merit Immortal would make his heart bleed.
Merit Immortals cannot be replaced. At least, the Heavenly Tao Immortal Book in his possession cannot replace them. Moreover, each Merit Immortal was carefully selected by him and had established a good relationship with him.
Unnoticed, Xuanqing Star Lord arrived at the East Celestial Gate.
The Celestial Court has eight Celestial Gates, each formed from great destiny, able to connect All Heavens and Myriad Realms, as well as resist foreign invasions.
Each Celestial Gate seems to be guarded by only two Celestial Gods, but in reality, a Supreme Immortal is hidden within the gate, who usually cultivates in seclusion and rarely shows themselves.
As soon as Xuanqing Star Lord arrived, the two Celestial Gods guarding the East Celestial Gate immediately cast their gaze over, showing deep respect for this Star Lord.
Everyone knew that this Star Lord was not simple, having the Celestial Dao Venerable as his mentor and being the closest Immortal Official to the Celestial Emperor. With such a background, no Immortal Gods dared to neglect him.
"Has there been anything unusual lately?" Xuanqing Star Lord asked with a smile, as if he were familiar with the two Immortal Gods, though this was their first conversation.
After saluting, the two Immortal Gods immediately began reporting the situation.
Since the war with Chaos began, the Celestial Court has heightened its vigilance, with the Celestial Gods guarding the Celestial Gates rotating regularly, taking no chances, while Law Enforcement Celestial Gods patrolled outside.
Xuanqing Star Lord was simply idle and randomly inquired, unexpectedly uncovering surprising news.
"Are you sure it’s Emperor Hong Yang recruiting Immortal Gods in the Lower Realm?" Xuanqing Star Lord inquired again.
The Celestial Gods knew that Xuanqing Star Lord was Emperor Hong Yang’s teacher, so they thought nothing of it.
"Sure, those new Immortal Gods do appear quite remarkable; His Highness has an excellent eye."
One Celestial God said enthusiastically, even flattering a little.
Xuanqing Star Lord stroked his beard with a satisfied look, though he felt surprised inside.
He remembered Emperor Hong Yang saying that he would never become an Immortal God shackled by power, as he pursued personal strength.
Could it be that after arriving at the Celestial Court, Emperor Hong Yang changed his mind?
Xuanqing Star Lord might have suspicions, but he didn’t intend to intervene. He had done everything he could, and even if Emperor Hong Yang went down the path he feared most, he could do nothing about it.
After chatting for a long time, Xuanqing Star Lord bid farewell to the two Celestial Gods.
Just after leaving the East Celestial Gate, a green light rushed from afar. He caught it effortlessly, opening his palm to find it was the piece of jade previously taken by Gu An.
Xuanqing Star Lord’s expression was peculiar as he toyed with the jade, unable to trace its cause and effect, unaware of what the jade had undergone.
"If it’s truly resolved, then he..."
Xuanqing Star Lord murmured to himself. He believed Gu An could save those Merit Immortals, but casually dropping this jade stone and resolving the matter so quickly, such means were utterly beyond his comprehension.
Even his mentor might not be able to do such a thing.
Xuanqing Star Lord observed for a while without understanding and could only tuck the jade into his belt before continuing on his way.
...
Mountain of No End, within the courtyard.
Gu An sat up along the eaves, stretching lazily, a satisfied smile on his face.
This time, he didn’t completely sever the cause and effect, so relying on that piece of jade, he had seized quite a bit of life span.
This round earned him a lifespan of three thousand jingnian, which is three thousand trillion years.
Not bad at all.
Such actions bore the risk of exposure, at least Saints could discern something was amiss, but fortunately, there was no second Saint within the Heavenly Dao.
And below the Saint, there was even less to worry about.
Gu An jumped down from the eaves, and the Wushi Divine Sparrow leapt through the air, landing on his shoulder.
He walked out of the courtyard, and Shen Zhen, who was practicing in front of the Artifact Refining Cauldron, opened her eyes and looked over, thinking he was up to something again.
Too bad she couldn’t see through him!
After leaving the Mountain of No End, Gu An proceeded along the winding mountain path, and the summoned Blood Prison Great Saint swiftly arrived.
"Today, I need a mount."
Gu An said with a smile. Upon hearing this, Blood Prison Great Saint’s eyes lit up and it transformed directly into a majestic and divine blood-red ox.
Its hair, blood-red, swayed in the wind like flickering flames, exuding an impressive aura.
"Master, I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for so long, it’s finally here!"
Blood Prison Great Saint said excitedly, feeling that as the sole mount of the Ancestor Master Wushi, it should really accomplish something.
Being a mount isn’t the same as being a disciple; it’s meant to battle alongside the master!
It had long wanted to fight side by side with its master!
It imagined numerous heroic scenes, even fantasizing about how to boast to other disciples after returning.
"Let’s take a stroll along the Path of the Great Dao."
Gu An replied with a smile, then leaped onto the back of Blood Prison Great Saint.
Blood Prison Great Saint felt even more excited upon hearing this.
The Path of the Great Dao was great!
It was a place full of fierce combat!
Blood Prison Great Saint leapt high, and suddenly, the surrounding world transformed.
Ahead lay a star river emanating brilliant light, like a white ribbon piercing the dim cosmos, dazzling and radiant.
The star river was composed of countless stars, with a road in the middle extending beyond sight.
Blood Prison Great Saint hadn’t expected to reach the Path of the Great Dao in just a blink, yet since it was his master’s doing, nothing could be surprising.
He stepped toward the Path of the Great Dao, feeling its vastness more intensely with proximity.
From afar, the main road seemed narrow, but upon landing on it, he realized just how wide it truly was.
Blood Prison Great Saint had been to the Path of the Great Dao before but never this particular road. Upon landing, it looked around and saw no other beings.
It felt puzzled. Where were the opponents?
It didn’t ask but continued walking forward, as if the master didn’t mention anything, then just walk on; it wanted the master to feel how comfortable its back was.
Gu An rode on Blood Prison Great Saint’s back, gazing forward leisurely, occasionally teasing the Wushi Divine Sparrow.
Blood Prison Great Saint was curious about the origin of this Wushi Divine Sparrow. He and other disciples had observed it, noting its incomprehensibly profound cultivation level, and its presence with the master proved its strength.
But why didn’t it speak?
Was it disdainful, or was it incapable?
Blood Prison Great Saint felt it was surely the former; this was what he admired most about his master—despite living day and night together, the master remained shrouded in mystery.
Perhaps, besides the Wushiji Disciple, the master had cultivated many other disciples elsewhere, who knows when they might return.
The more he thought about it, the more it seemed possible, because the master didn’t care about the cultivation level of the Wushiji Disciple.
With such indifference, surely other disciples would uphold this honor.
As Blood Prison Great Saint immersed himself in thoughts, simultaneously, in the distant region far away, a silver vortex appeared above the Path of the Great Dao, blooming with light.
A red mist flowed out, followed closely by ghost souls flying from within, their forms slender and emaciated to the bone, their attire unidentifiable. They faced each other in pairs and quickly crouched, their legs bending into kneeling positions, placing their hands on each other’s shoulders, heads lowered. In this manner, they formed a staircase extending all the way down to the ground below.