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

Chapter 1105: Chapter 1096: Can’t Hold On

Beneath the torn celestial vault, the ocean swelled with monstrous waves, as if ready to devour everything upon it at any moment.

Inch Island was surrounded by these waves, appearing as though it stood on the brink of a storm.

Gu An was fishing by the sea, while Hongqian Ancestor and Great Profound Yin Dominator watched from the beach.

Xuanwu stood not far to Gu An’s right, gazing at Great Profound Yin Dominator with curious eyes, undisturbed by the chaos of the world, because Gu An had returned.

He believed that with Gu An around, he was in no danger.

"The Heavenly Realm won’t hold on for long," Hongqian Ancestor murmured, his tone filled with sighs.

He once regarded the Celestial Court as the greatest obstacle, scheming tirelessly for countless ages. Now, seeing the Celestial Court collapse, he felt a peculiar emotion.

Even knowing that Gu An would protect the Heavenly Dao, witnessing the almighty entity he once dreaded shatter so easily made him feel equally vulnerable.

Great Profound Yin Dominator spoke, "The Celestial Emperor is also in trouble now; his opponent is the Nine Yang Divine Ancestor, whose time of becoming a Saint predates mine, and his path is entirely different from that of the Saint Venerable of Punishment. Even if the Celestial Emperor were to escape unscathed, by then, the Heavenly Dao would already be in ruins."

Speaking of the Nine Yang Divine Ancestor, his tone was somewhat awkward, though this went unnoticed by Hongqian Ancestor.

Viewing things from the Celestial Emperor’s perspective, Hongqian Ancestor felt truly weary; enemies came one after another, unending.

"Other Saints are also about to manifest."

Great Profound Yin Dominator continued, startling Hongqian Ancestor.

How powerful are Saints, and if several Saints descend together, their mere presence might shatter the Heavenly Dao.

"Are they within the Heavenly Dao, or in the Chaos?" Hongqian Ancestor asked hurriedly.

"Two have reincarnated within the Heavenly Dao, and four, no, five are in the Chaos," Great Profound Yin Dominator said, his tone turning serious.

He turned to Gu An and asked, "Master, shall I make the first move?"

With so many Saints descending, surely the Celestial Emperor cannot withstand!

Gu An, with his back to them, replied, "You may."

Though Great Profound Yin Dominator lacked a head, his spirit surged with excitement, knowing how strong Gu An was; with Gu An present, he felt no fear.

Acting in such circumstances provided valuable Combat experience against Saints, and he could earn merit in front of Gu An.

Xuanwu curiously eyed Great Profound Yin Dominator; these two spoke with such grandiosity and were about to act.

What?

Is this fellow really that strong?

Though curious, Xuanwu dared not ask more, as his mind lingered on True Yuan Ancestor and Liu An, uncertain of their current fate.

It wasn’t just Xuanwu who watched Liu An; Gu An was also observing Liu An.

One of the Saints was descending using Wei Ye’s body, with Liu An nearby.

This was on a boundless wasteland, dotted with countless Evil Heart Black Flames, making the land appear eerie.

Liu An’s gaze was icy as he looked at Wei Ye, engulfed in Evil Heart Black Flames.

"Farewell, my dear friend,"

Liu An mourned silently; he felt no sorrow, for he was filled with hatred.

He was ready to sacrifice himself, not to save all living beings, but to avenge Wei Ye.

Having been in the Immortal Cultivation Realm for so many years, he experienced both earthly bliss and profound misery. Aside from the mentor on Inch Island, he had no other regrets.

Seeing Wei Ye’s form and face transform within the Evil Heart Black Flame, Liu An’s gaze grew even colder.

With his cultivation level, he sensed the chaos in Central Heaven and the entire Heavenly Dao, everywhere showing an apocalyptic scene, which only energized him, making him even more fearless.

Behind Wei Ye, six arm shadows manifested, his hair turning blood-red, growing longer.

An unbelievably terrifying aura emanated from Wei Ye, unleashing a fierce wind that bore down on Liu An, billowing his robes, forcing him to slide backward.

Even as his cheeks were cut, Liu An’s brow did not furrow.

In an instant, Liu An seemed to hear countless gods shouting, shaking the heavens and earth, deafening him, pushing his senses into extreme turmoil, affecting even his soul.

Though deeply uncomfortable, Liu An kept his eyes fixed on Wei Ye.

Wei Ye’s appearance had changed to another, more majestic face. Slowly, he opened his eyes, gazing at Liu An. Though Liu An was filled with rage, even he felt heart-stricken under this gaze.

"Mortal Spirit, do you think to use his Secret Technique to obstruct me? Do you know who I am?"

Wei Ye spoke, his voice one of another person.

He was now a Saint.

Great Infinite Demon Ancestor!

Faced with the query from the Great Infinite Demon Ancestor, Liu An’s pupils constricted suddenly.

The opponent already knew Wei Ye’s Secret Technique!

Actually, Liu An had suspected this all along, which was why he was resolved to face death.

"The immortal fate you have was my gift; without me, you’d have languidly lived a few decades, experiencing the disappointment of your parents, becoming a burden to wife and children after marriage. By forty, bedridden, regretting your failed life, you’d hear nothing but family grievances upon deathbed."

Great Infinite Demon Ancestor said unemotionally, and Liu An’s gaze shifted.

"You’ve perhaps not realized how painful life can be, thinking you’ve faced worse, but you’ve forgotten the feeling of hopelessness."

Great Infinite Demon Ancestor’s voice was domineering, akin to thunder, and in an instant, made Liu An live those decades of life.

Clearly short, clearly ordinary, yet like a thorn, piercing Liu An’s heart, preventing him from holding his mindset.

Liu An’s gaze lost its sharpness; his spine bent down.

At this moment, he forgot to employ the Secret Technique taught by Wei Ye.

Great Infinite Demon Ancestor’s form grew even stronger, his Qi-Blood collapsing the ground beneath, strands of Evil Heart Black Flame writhing wildly, like great dragons.

"You originally belonged to me, chosen as my sword to pierce the chaos. You’ve fulfilled your mission, now kneel."

Great Infinite Demon Ancestor spoke again, this time with crushing intonation confronting Liu An’s mind.

Faced with the Saint’s might, Liu An had no means of resistance.

Yet, inexplicably, Liu An saw Wei Ye’s smiling face surface, past events swiftly played before him, bestowing him strength.

Great Infinite Demon Ancestor’s eyes narrowed, and the pressure Liu An felt intensified suddenly.

The majesty of the Saint once more shattered his Dao Heart.

Against such power, how could he retaliate?

He simply couldn’t.

Liu An’s gaze dimmed once more.

Pa!

A hand landed on Liu An’s right shoulder, and a voice entered his ear:

"Is this little hardship all it takes to make you falter? Don’t say I taught someone like you."

Liu An’s pupils dilated, feeling as though the pressure from everywhere suddenly dissipated entirely, leaving him dumbfounded, wooden.