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

Chapter 1054 The Missing Immortals

The Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor looked at the purple crack in front of him without surprise, but simply stared at it coldly.

The red mist within the purple crack resembled a demon baring its fangs and claws, oppressive and terrifying, accompanied by a rustling sound.

“Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor, with your current abilities, it is impossible for you to defeat the Heavenly Emperor. That Heavenly Emperor has already revealed his holy form.”

A weathered voice echoed from the red mist.

Upon hearing this, the Ancestor of Burial Heaven narrowed his eyes and asked, "Oh? Then who are you, and what makes you able to discern the Holy Appearance of the Heavenly Emperor?"

Legends of saints have been passed down through the chaos. The Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor had also seen records of the legends of saints. He was skeptical, after all, there were no clues as to how to become a saint. After reaching the Supreme Fusion Dao Venerable Emperor realm, he forgot about the legends of saints because he felt that the Supreme Fusion Dao Venerable Emperor was the most powerful realm.

Even if he lost to the Heavenly Emperor, he would still think this way.

The Heavenly Emperor is merely a more powerful Supreme Dao Emperor.

"My name is Luo Xu Saint Venerable. Why do you think I can see through you?"

The ancient voice rang out again, causing the Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor to frown deeply, his heart filled with vigilance.

Holy One?

What a loud tone!
only……

The Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor discovered that he was completely unable to deduce the cause and effect of Luo Xu Saint Venerable.

This made him uneasy; his intuition told him that the other party had ill intentions.

He didn't speak, but just stared at the red mist within the purple crack.

The voice of Saint Luo Xu rang out again: "I am on my way to Chaos. You will be my pawn, and I can grant you all your wishes, including reviving your lineage."

Upon hearing this, the Ancestor of Burial Heaven laughed, a laugh tinged with contempt.

He slowly stood up, his eyes sharpening, and said, "Even saints are so direct?"

Saint Venerable Luo Xu said, "You only need to agree or refuse."

"What will you do if I refuse?"

The Ancestor of Burial Heaven asked in a harsh voice, feeling insulted.

Regardless of whether the sage truly exists, he is an ancient being from the chaos, and in his eyes, the Heavenly Emperor is his only rival.

He is not afraid of death.

"If you refuse, I will withdraw my power and cause your realm to fall back to the Hunyuan Tongxuan Venerable Immortal realm."

The tone of Venerable Luo Xu remained indifferent, unchanged.

The expression on the face of the Burial Heaven Emperor changed, and he asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean? What do you mean by your power?"

"Why pretend to be confused? Aren't you often perplexed and worried that your power is not real?"

Although Luo Xu Saint Venerable's tone was very calm, it made Zang Tian Emperor Ancestor feel that it was full of mockery, which made his anger rise instantly.

boom--

The Burial Heaven Emperor suddenly waved his sleeve, using his great magical power to disperse the purple cracks, and the entire dark hall began to tremble.

Seeing this, the Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief, as he could no longer sense the other party's aura.

It seems that, as he said, the other party has not yet reached the state of chaos.

After calming down, the Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor was filled with lingering fear.

There are sages beyond the chaos!
No wonder he has lived so long without ever seeing a saint, only hearing legends about them.

Why did the sage leave chaos, and why did he return?
Is it because the Heavenly Emperor is about to become a saint?
The thought of this possibility caused the eyes of the Burial Heaven Emperor Ancestor to turn blood red.

He hated the Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, he wouldn't have created the God-Slaying Ranking.

"I can grant you power, and I can also take it back. But I can also grant you even greater power. Think it over carefully. When I descend upon Chaos, it won't count if you try to turn back."

The voice of Saint Luo Xu suddenly echoed in the hall, causing Emperor Zang Tian's expression to turn ugly once more. ...

The Heavenly Realm, the Heavenly Palace of the Divine Steed of Merit.

Gu An sat on his immortal throne, with a long table in front of him, idly flipping through the heavenly book.

He only looked up when he heard footsteps.

The visitor was none other than Xuanqing Xingjun.

Only Xuanqing Xingjun and a few celestial officials can directly enter the palace, which Gu An also allowed.

Gu An had always had a good impression of Xuanqing Xingjun because Xuanqing Xingjun was one of the few immortals in the Heavenly Court who prioritized the safety of all living beings.

He sought neither fame nor fortune, nor did he pursue cultivation; he only wished to discover truly righteous immortals and gods for the Heavenly Court.

Since the new Heavenly Emperor ascended the throne, he has discovered many gods and immortals, but there are even more gods and immortals who dislike him.

The immortals and gods felt that his immortal power exceeded his immortal position, which was extremely unreasonable. Over the years, he was often harassed, but he never held a grudge or begged the Heavenly Emperor.

Over time, more and more immortals and gods began to change their opinion of Xuanqing Xingjun.

"Meet the Supreme."

Xuanqing Xingjun arrived at the steps and said with a smile, his tone as if he were addressing a very close old friend, but his demeanor remained respectful.

Gu An looked down at him and asked, "What is it now?"

Xuanqing Xingjun said helplessly, "What do you mean 'again'? Since the Chaos forces retreated, I haven't bothered you again."

Gu An said with a half-smile, "Is that so? Then don't ask me for anything today."

"Ahem, on the other hand, this matter is not troublesome," said Xuanqing Xingjun with a fake cough.

Gu An smiled at him but didn't reply.

Xuanqing Star Lord said solemnly, "Since the destruction of Cangming, the Heavenly Court has been exploring the Chaos. Some time ago, immortals and gods have gone missing one after another. His Majesty even sent a Supreme Being to investigate, but there was still no news."

Gu An rested his right hand on the table, his index finger tapping lightly, as if he were in thought.

Xuanqing Xingjun's spirits lifted, thinking that the Supreme One was divination about this matter.

He continued to recount what he knew.

Currently, more than a thousand immortals and deities have gone missing, and their ranks are not low. This matter has not yet been spread within the Heavenly Court, for fear of causing panic.

For the Heavenly Court, peace has just begun; if news of another major trouble were to spread, it would surely shake the Heavenly Court.

After Xuanqing Xingjun finished speaking, he looked at Gu An expectantly and asked, "Your Majesty, did you foresee anything?"

Within the Heavenly Court, the only being who might be stronger than the Heavenly Emperor is the one he is currently gazing upon.

The reason he came was because the Heavenly Emperor sent him, which shows that the Heavenly Emperor was also helpless and could only seek help from the Supreme God of Merit and Virtue.

Gu An snapped out of his daze and asked, "How much control do you have over the Immortal of Merit?"

Xuanqing Xingjun was stunned and asked in confusion, "The Heavenly Dao Immortal Book in my possession can only introduce merit immortals, but cannot control them. I wonder why Your Majesty asks this?"

Gu An said slowly, "Instead of investigating those vanished immortals and gods, you should focus on the internal workings of the Heavenly Court."

Xuanqing Xingjun frowned and asked, "What do you mean? Your Majesty, are you saying that an enemy has been lured into the body of Chengde Immortal by this humble Daoist?"

He was very strict in examining the merit immortals; if any other immortal or deity had said these words, he would have certainly gotten angry.

However, when this was spoken by the Supreme God of Merit and Virtue, his first reaction was one of terror.

He began to recall the merit-making immortals he had recruited, and to think about which ones were more suspicious.

Gu An chuckled softly, "No, it's not just the Immortal of Merit; many immortals and gods have already corrupted."

(End of this chapter)