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

Chapter 1088 Sermon in the Imperial Palace
Li Xuandao's teachings had a great influence and were widely spread in Zhongtian. After all, not all Lingxiao listeners were in Zhongtian. With this status, Li Xuandao was already a powerful figure at the top of Zhongtian. Even immortals and gods had to curry favor with him.

This sermon was a grand event, with the entire Taicang Dynasty making every effort to prepare for it. Everyone in the dynasty regarded this sermon as an excellent opportunity to allow the Taicang Dynasty to take off completely.

After receiving Yang Jian and Long Teng for a while, Li Xuandao went to receive other guests, while Yang Jian and Long Teng began to wander around the imperial city, observing the current Taicang Dynasty.

"His Majesty is truly remarkable. It is said that he has founded no fewer than thirty Taicang Dynasties. When his successors are no longer satisfied with him, he will leave and rebuild the Taicang Dynasty in another chaotic place. His merits have reached a level that is beyond our imagination."

Looking at the bustling streets filled with people, Yang Jian couldn't help but sigh.

Long Teng nodded and said, "Grandmaster once said that His Majesty is one of the few people who truly does great good. In his heart, the safety of the common people is more important than that of his offspring. At least from the perspective of the people, he is indeed a person of great good."

He valued family ties, but he also respected Li Xuandao's choice.

The two praised Li Xuandao's merits, as did the other creatures who came. Many of them were visiting for the first time and had come because of his reputation. After learning about the past of the Taicang Dynasty and Li Xuandao, they all felt admiration for him.

Li Xuandao's actions, constantly venturing into chaotic lands to establish dynasties and then withdrawing after reaching their peak, resembled a tenacious effort to save the common people. He saved not just one or two lives, but the lives of the people in a region. Such actions are more in line with the understanding of merit among cultivators of Zhongtian.

This is not the human realm; powerful beings have no interest in the kind of wandering, chivalrous adventurers who travel the world.

As he walked, Yang Jian suddenly stopped, his eyes widening.

Long Teng followed his gaze and was equally stunned.

Gu An rode a black horse, with Hong Qian Patriarch leading the horse, walking in the crowd ahead, directly facing the two of them.

Yang Jian and the other man had heard Li Xuandao mention that Gu An would be coming, but they hadn't expected the meeting to happen so quickly and suddenly, especially under these circumstances.

In their expectations, Gu An's appearance should be dazzling, or he should appear at a crucial moment, such as when Li Xuandao encounters troublesome people during his sermon and cannot resolve the situation, at which point Gu An would make a powerful entrance.

Unexpectedly, Gu An appeared before them in such a dazed and unsteady manner.

Long Teng was the first to react and immediately went to meet him, with Yang Jian following closely behind.

"Greetings, Grandmaster!"

"Your unfilial disciple greets Master."

The two approached Hongqian Patriarch and bowed to Gu An on horseback.

Ancestor Hongqian stopped and scrutinized the two, especially Yang Jian.

So weak!

Having followed Gu An for a long time, he also discovered that Gu An had many disciples and grand-disciples, and it was normal to encounter those with weak cultivation.

Even someone with mediocre talent will become successful if they are accepted as a disciple by Gu An.

But why does this person claim to be unfilial?

Hongqian Patriarch had no important matters on his mind at the moment, and he was quite interested in the interactions between Gu An and his disciples.

Gu An smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, let's not stand on ceremony in public. Let's go for a walk together."

Long Teng nodded and immediately stepped aside. Yang Jian did the same, but he turned to look at Gu An, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopped himself.

Gu An knew what Yang Jian was thinking. The boy felt a little ashamed, but given Gu An's current state of mind, he didn't blame Yang Jian for not returning for so many years, after all, Yang Jian had also worked very hard in the past.

Moreover, Yang Jian wasn't the only disciple who left and never came back to see him.

Gu An was already quite satisfied that Yang Jian felt guilty.

And so, the group of five began to tour the imperial city. Ancestor Hongqian was quite hospitable, chatting with Long Teng and the other man; he was doing this for Gu An's benefit, knowing that Gu An doted on Long Teng.

Thanks to Ancestor Hongqian, Yang Jian felt much less pressure, while Long Teng was very relaxed and talkative, taking the initiative to talk about his experiences over the years.

"The progenitor is truly formidable; he was even able to subdue such a being."

Long Teng was not as calm as he appeared. After all, he had seen Hong Qian Patriarch in full power. Although Hong Qian Patriarch had been defeated by Gu An, his aura was enough to make him not dare to underestimate him.

He was very curious about the Great Xuan Yin Ruler who was following at the very back. Who was this headless person?
Yang Jian also noticed the Great Xuan Yin Ruler, but did not find an opportunity to ask him.

for a long time.

When they arrived at the palace gate, an elderly man dressed in the robes of an inner palace official came to them, raised his hand in greeting, and said, "Gentlemen, His Majesty has ordered me to invite you into the palace for a chat with you all."

Long Teng nodded and let the old man lead the way.

Gu An dismounted from his horse and followed them forward.

There were many cultivators from different sects standing in front of the palace gates. There were also many palace guards guarding the palace, and their cultivation levels were not low. When Gu An and his group entered the palace, many eyes were on them.

The palace was very large. As they passed through the palace gates, they saw many mounts and magical treasures, which were quite spectacular.

Because Li Xuandao was going to preach, the palace was very lively. Those who could wander around here were either high-ranking officials and nobles, or the direct disciples and direct descendants of great masters who came to listen to his teachings.

When they arrived in front of a huge palace, the old official raised his hand to signal them to enter, and then withdrew.

Long Teng and Yang Jian turned to look at Gu An, who smiled and said, "Go ahead, what are you afraid of?"

Upon hearing this, Long Teng and his companion smiled and immediately entered the hall.

The palace gates appeared to be open, but in reality, they were protected by some kind of formation. From the outside, the palace looked empty, but as Long Teng and his companion stepped across the threshold, the scene before them suddenly brightened, and they saw a magnificently dressed and imposing figure.

There were many powerful beings inside the hall, making it very noisy.

Long Teng and Yang Jian sensed their presence and couldn't help but feel nervous.

The sermon was even more spectacular than they had anticipated, as evidenced by the large number of guests who attended.

Gu An, along with Ancestor Hong Qian and the Great Xuan Yin Sovereign, entered the hall, leaving the black horse outside.

Their entry into the hall attracted the attention of many powerful figures, but unfortunately, they didn't think much of it because they found Gu An and the others unfamiliar.

Then a voice rang out throughout the palace, its tone filled with surprise.

"Ancestor Hongqian, what brings you here!"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent. A figure appeared out of thin air in front of Gu An and the others. It was a man in white robes, handsome and elegant, like a celestial deity.

He looked at Ancestor Hongqian with great excitement.

Everyone in the hall turned to look, and Li Xuandao also flashed to the side of the white-robed man. When he saw Ancestor Hongqian, he was also stunned.

Hongqian Ancestor was the second Heavenly Emperor appointed by the Heavenly Emperor. He was one of the most dazzling beings in the Lingxiao Palace, and his cultivation was unfathomable.

His arrival flattered Li Xuandao and astonished the several Lingxiao listeners.

(End of this chapter)