If I become a saint, a celestial official will summon me to raise horses.

Chapter 1007 Unknown Power
The reason Lü Xian argued with An Zizai was that he wanted An Zizai to take people out. An Zizai was now in charge of Wushi's power, and there was no need to trouble Gu An with this matter. He could simply send a group of disciples to resolve it. However, An Zizai disagreed, and the matter eventually escalated to Gu An's courtyard.

When the two saw Gu An enter the courtyard, they immediately approached him and asked him to make the decision.

“If you want to save them, then go yourself. It will be a good opportunity to verify your cultivation over the years,” Gu An said to Lü Xian, interrupting their argument.

Lu Xian wasn't angry; instead, his eyes lit up. He did care about Wu Shi's reputation, but not to this extent. He simply wanted to go out, but was afraid of angering Gu An if he went out on his own.

"Master, rest assured, I will never let my fellow disciples suffer," Lü Xian immediately assured him, and then disappeared from the spot.

An Zizai was stunned for a moment, then realized Lu Xian's true purpose. He couldn't help but smile bitterly, feeling that he had been used.

If Lu Xian were to come to Gu An alone, he certainly wouldn't dare. Now, by taking advantage of the argument with him, it would be a good opportunity to leave.

An Zizai didn't hesitate; he raised his hand and bowed to Gu An.

"Attaining the Great Luo Dao Fruit as soon as possible is what you need to do. Before long, this world will be in chaos." Gu An left these words and walked towards his pavilion.

An Zizai didn't pay much attention after hearing this; the world was always in chaos, and he was used to it.

Of course, he will do his utmost and spare no effort in his cultivation.

……

On a hot summer day, many wood spirits were playing in the bamboo forest. A pavilion was located deep in the bamboo forest, and in the small courtyard in front of the pavilion, a woman in red was admiring the flowers. It was Hongyi.

Her long hair was casually tied back, her eyes were cold and indifferent as she looked at the flowers in her hand, showing no sign of joy or sorrow.

She suddenly looked up, her gaze piercing through the gaps in the bamboo forest, and saw a black crack appear in the distant sky, like a giant centipede coiled in the heavens, a truly shocking sight.

She wasn't surprised by this strange phenomenon; she glanced at it and then looked away, continuing to admire the flowers in her hand.

Bamboo leaves drifted down, forming a figure outside the courtyard. This figure was none other than Dao Shuzun.

"Your cultivation has improved again, but if you want to surpass the limits of immortality, simply staying here to cultivate is not enough."

Dao Shuzun's voice rang out, his tone tinged with weariness.

Hongyi did not turn around, as if she had not heard his words.

Dao Shuzun continued, "You need to go to Chaos to experience the Great Dao up close. Various forces in Chaos are attacking the Heavenly Dao, and the Heavenly Dao's fortune is in a weak state. Now is the best time for you to leave."

Hongyi turned around and asked coldly, "Even if the Heavenly Dao is weak, you wouldn't dare to come to me in person. Don't you think you're incredibly foolish, trying to trick me into going to Chaos with just a few words? I wonder how you've cultivated to this point, or is it that the survival pressure in Chaos is less than I imagined?"

These words silenced Dao Shuzun, and Zhu Ye could not piece together his expression.

"So many years have passed, and your boastful words from back then have not yet come true. It seems you failed on your way here. What a pity. I still want to defeat you with my own hands and crush your overconfident pride."

Hongyi continued, her tone unchanged, but her words were like sharp knives piercing Dao Shuzun's heart.

Dao Shuzun did want to come, but over the years he had been suffering from the torment of the fire poison in his body and was unable to fight at all. He had avoided battle several times and was filled with resentment.

To reach Zhongtian via the Great Dao, one must overcome numerous obstacles. Now, the Heavenly Dao is increasingly strict in its control over Zhongtian, leaving him helpless.

Dao Shuzun was silent for a while, then said, "In fact, you are the embodiment of the will of Hongmeng. You do not belong to the Heavenly Dao. You come from Hongmeng. The being who created the Heavenly Dao destroyed Hongmeng and used the power of Hongmeng to create the Heavenly Dao. You were born with the mission of restoring Hongmeng. You cannot complete this mission by cultivating in the Heavenly Dao. Return to Hongmeng and you will obtain your true power. At that time, the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court will all turn to ashes before you."

Hongyi's expression subtly changed, and she asked, "Hongmeng was destroyed by the Heavenly Dao, so what makes you think that Hongmeng's power is stronger than the Heavenly Dao?"

"The destruction of Hongmeng was not because it was weaker, but because the creator of the Heavenly Dao was despicable. Moreover, Hongmeng is not like the Heavenly Dao, which you cannot understand."

Dao Shuzun's tone carried a hint of sorrow, as if he had experienced everything he was saying.

Hongyi remained silent.

Dao Shuzun continued recounting the past of Hongmeng, hoping to move Hongyi with this. A long time passed.

After he finished speaking, he began to look forward to Hongyi's choice.

Hongyi looked up at him and said, "You really went to great lengths to obtain my power. Do you know why you're still alive?"

Upon hearing this, Dao Shuzun realized that something was amiss.

"Because I want to tear you apart with my own hands, you're really annoying."

Hongyi spoke in an extremely disgusted tone, and as soon as he finished speaking, the bamboo leaves that made up Dao Shuzun were shaken apart.

……

In the dark forest, Dao Shuzun opened his eyes, spat out a mouthful of black blood, which splattered on the grass, igniting smoke and then bursting into flames.

His face was extremely pale, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

"Could she be related to that Heavenly Lord of Merit and Virtue?"

Thinking of this, Dao Shuzun felt a chill run through his body and even felt utterly hopeless.

In his eyes, the Heavenly Lord of Merit and Virtue was even more terrifying than the Heavenly Emperor. Such an existence had long been eyeing the Primordial Will, and he could no longer see any hope on this path.

Most importantly, the fire poison in his body continues to torment him, and even after a hundred million years, it has not diminished, causing him great suffering.

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A gust of wind howled by, causing the grove of trees he was standing in to shake violently, forcing him to stand up and look up.

"What exactly is this thing? Why have I never seen it in the Chaos before?"

Dao Shuzun frowned deeply, feeling increasingly that the Heavenly Dao was dangerous and shrouded in mystery.

Perhaps the Heavenly Emperor's abdication was a choice he had no other option but to make.

He turned and left, determined to fight to survive even though there was no hope ahead.

the other side.

Gu An arrived at Hongyi's courtyard. He walked up to her and asked with a smile, "Is it necessary to be so angry?"

Hongyi turned to look at him and said, "How can I not be angry when he thinks I'm so stupid?"

"If it weren't for me, would you really find his words ridiculous?"

Yes, I only believe what I feel.

Seeing Hongyi's determined expression, Gu An smiled and did not press further.

He turned his head to look at the little wooden spirit in the corner of the courtyard wall and winked at it.

Hongyi then asked, "Did you come here today because of him, or because of the crack in the sky?"

As she spoke, she turned her head to look at the crack above the bamboo forest. The crack had not grown larger; it simply remained suspended in the air.

Gu An followed her gaze and smiled, "You felt it too? Your kind."

Hongyi frowned and asked, "Why is he so strong?"

(End of this chapter)