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

Chapter 1066 The Excited Ruler
Gu An turned to look at Ancestor Hong Qian, scrutinizing him from head to toe, while Hong Qian remained sincere, his eyes unwavering.

No wonder this guy was the only one to survive among the Nine Great Daos.

Besides their own qualifications, their temperament is also crucial. Hongyi, Hongyang, Hongyuan, Honglu, and Hongxuan are all proud and difficult to bow their heads to, unlike Ancestor Hongqian who is flexible and adaptable.

"Then we'll see how you perform."

Gu An said calmly, then looked away and gazed ahead.

These words filled Ancestor Hongqian with joy; in his eyes, this was a promise!

"Senior, no, Master, just you wait and see! I will definitely not let you down!"

Hongqian Patriarch said in a deep voice. He deliberately acted very calm, but his eyes betrayed him.

The Great Xuan Yin Sovereign, who was following behind, looked down on the Hong Qian Ancestor. Ants are just ants; they forget their dignity as soon as they are given a little sweetness.

"Xuan Yin, do you wish to surpass the Primordial Taiyi True Saint?"

Gu An's voice suddenly drifted over, causing the Great Xuan Yin Ruler to freeze in place.

Hongqian Patriarch's eyes widened. This is the name of the realm of a sage?

No wonder he could easily manipulate saints; it turns out he had surpassed saints!
Hongqian Patriarch's excitement was instantly extinguished. He suddenly felt so insignificant, and when he recalled his scheming and arrogance over the years, it was truly laughable.

"you……"

The voice of the Great Xuan Yin Ruler rang out, his tone filled with excitement, even more so than that of the previous Hong Qian Ancestor.

Gu An smiled but did not answer. He raised his hand and summoned a black horse that charged into the sea of ​​clouds. He leaped up and landed easily on the horse's back, riding forward.

Ancestor Hongqian and the Great Profound Yin Ruler immediately gave chase. This time, the Great Profound Yin Ruler flew even faster than Ancestor Hongqian.

……

Inside the dimly lit Lingxiao Palace, a golden light shone on the high platform, beneath which stood the figure of the Heavenly Emperor.

The Heavenly Emperor sat on his throne, his hands resting on his knees, palms facing upwards. Golden lotus illusions constantly emanated from his body, as if golden lotuses were blooming and then disappearing, endlessly and continuously.

He has entered the final stage of his attempt to become a sage, and the Lingxiao Palace has therefore been closed, so he no longer sees the immortals and gods.

Today, the Heavenly Emperor entered a mysterious state, where he could see every corner of the Heavenly Realm and hear the thoughts of all the immortals and gods.

He sensed a variety of emotions and immediately discerned which immortals and gods had betrayed the Way of Heaven.

He had long been aware of the recent turmoil in the Heavenly Court, but he couldn't fathom the underlying causes. Therefore, he understood that anyone plotting against the Heavenly Court must be a sage.

To break the deadlock, capturing the traitorous immortals and gods is useless; he can only completely eliminate this cause and effect by becoming a saint.

Faced with those slanderous, malicious, and questioning voices, the Heavenly Emperor remained unmoved.

He was already used to the wickedness of the world and the joys and sorrows of the common people. He had created the entire Heavenly Dao, so he could view the common people from a higher perspective.

He will not be pleased with those who admire him.

He will not be angry with those who hate him.

Everything in his eyes was just a thing of the past, something that would disappear sooner or later.

His perception expanded, and endless emotions and inner voices flooded his mind, all of them being beings of the Heavenly Dao.

The process was quick, and he didn't feel uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, he gained many insights from it.

When his perception encompassed the entire Heavenly Dao, he suddenly opened his eyes, stood up, looked back, and saw that his physical body was still sitting on the Emperor's throne.

He looked toward the main hall, which was still the Lingxiao Palace, dimly lit and very oppressive.

His gaze was fixed on the darkness ahead, and he saw a figure walking towards him.

The figure stopped at the edge of darkness, its shape barely visible, its true face impossible to discern.

"Was it your guidance that enabled me to become a saint?" the Heavenly Emperor asked, looking at the figure. His expression was calm, seemingly unsurprised to see the other person.

The figure in the darkness replied, "Yes, I am indeed guiding you, but you have a choice now."

"What choice?"

"Become a Chaos Saint, or share the same origin as me."

"What's the difference? Even the Chaos Sage is dependent on Chaos, isn't he?"

The Heavenly Emperor's gaze was deep, and his tone was completely calm.

"Indeed, there is no difference; freedom is always relative."

The voice in the darkness answered in this way, causing a subtle change in the Heavenly Emperor's eyes.

The Heavenly Emperor remained silent for a moment, then asked, "I only have one question for you: Where did you come from?"

"As you think, I do indeed come from beyond chaos."

"Then I choose to become your saint, after all, my saintly status was bestowed by you, and I should repay you."

After making his choice, the Heavenly Emperor seemed much more relaxed, and even a smile appeared on his face.

Why do you dare to believe me?

The figure in the darkness spoke, its tone indifferent.

The Heavenly Emperor laughed and said, "At first I was wary of you, but your actions are worthy of my trust. I have ventured into the Chaos and opened up the Heavenly Dao. I do not believe what others say, nor do I judge based on their thoughts. I only believe in their actions. You have strength far exceeding mine. If you wanted to harm me, you could have done it long ago. Your compassion for mortals is enough to prove that you have the great goodness that the Heavenly Dao aspires to."

He created the Way of Heaven, and the rules of the Way of Heaven are the product of his will. All living beings yearn for goodness, and that is what he desires.

From his perspective, the stronger the Heavenly Dao is, the stronger he is. Therefore, he hopes that all living beings will unite to promote the Heavenly Dao. However, people's hearts are complicated. Compared to unity, those powerful people prefer to concentrate resources in their own hands to make themselves stronger.

The development of the Heavenly Dao exceeded the Heavenly Emperor's expectations, so he had to devise so many plans to eliminate the immortals, gods, and forces that affected the unity of the Heavenly Dao.

The figure in the darkness fell silent.

The Heavenly Emperor was not in a hurry and waited for the other party's reply.

after awhile.

A figure emerged from the darkness; it was none other than Gu An.

The Heavenly Emperor looked at Gu An with a subtle expression.

This was the first time they really met.

The Heavenly Emperor was certain that the opponent he encountered in the cycle of reincarnation was Gu An's incarnation, and because of this, he was relieved.

It is not shameful to lose to a sage.

He could not accept losing to the beings of Heaven, just as he would not allow himself to lose to his own child.

"In that case, I will grant your wish."

Gu An looked at the Heavenly Emperor and said this. As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve at the Heavenly Emperor, and a gust of wind rushed towards the Heavenly Emperor's face.

The Heavenly Emperor's eyes widened, his face enveloped in intense light.

……

In the mountains and fields, Gu An rode a black horse, holding a wine pot in his hand. Ancestor Hong Qian walked in front, holding a hemp rope, while the Great Xuan Yin Sovereign carried a carrying pole with heavy bags hanging from both ends.

The mountains and forests are sparse, the sunlight shines down, and the wind blowing is like a heat wave.

Just then, the sky suddenly darkened. Ancestor Hongqian looked up and saw rolling thunderclouds sweeping in, blotting out the sun.

(End of this chapter)