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

Chapter 1089 Li Xuandao's Confidence
Hongqian Ancestor was very kind to Long Teng and Yang Jian, but he became very aloof when facing others.

Long Teng and the other man could clearly feel that the aura of Ancestor Hong Qian had suddenly changed, becoming oppressive and making people afraid to look him in the eye.

Long Teng was alright, having witnessed the powerful demeanor of Ancestor Hong Qian, but Yang Jian was deeply surprised.

How could someone who serves as a servant to their master be so powerful?

To be addressed as an ancestor by the powerful figures here, one's identity must be extraordinary.

When Li Xuandao saw Gu An, he was quite surprised. Did Ancestor Hongqian know Gu An?

He bypassed Hongqian Ancestor and went straight to Gu An, warmly grabbing Gu An's wrist.

"You've finally come. I wouldn't feel at ease if you hadn't come."

Li Xuandao's behavior drew a lot of attention to Gu An, but Gu An didn't care and started exchanging pleasantries with Li Xuandao.

Hongqian Ancestor was not neglected. Several Lingxiao Listeners came up to exchange pleasantries and also inquired about the identities of Gu An and the Great Xuan Yin Ruler, but unfortunately, Hongqian Ancestor did not say anything.

Li Xuandao did not introduce Gu An to anyone else. He knew Gu An's temperament, and Gu An was his biggest trump card. He was unwilling to let others climb the social ladder.

Soon, Li Xuandao pulled Gu An to the front and chatted with him alone. Long Teng, Yang Jian, and the Great Xuan Yin Ruler also received a lot of attention, and some people took the initiative to befriend them. Only the Great Xuan Yin Ruler was very aloof and ignored everyone.

The attitude of the Great Xuan Yin Ruler angered many cultivators, and some even planned to teach him a lesson after the lecture.

The Great Xuan Yin Ruler found such thoughts laughable. If it weren't for Gu An's presence, he would have annihilated that person.

More guests arrived later, making the atmosphere inside the hall even more lively.

Gu An told Li Xuandao to go ahead and get busy, as he didn't have much to say to Li Xuandao.

He sat on the futon arranged by Li Xuandao, casually watching the cultivators socializing in the hall. It was his first time in such a lively sermon, and he found it quite novel.

Gu An was the only one sitting in the entire hall, which made the cultivators even more curious about him.

Someone couldn't help but walk towards Gu An, but before they could speak, they were stopped by Ancestor Hong Qian.

Standing beside Gu An, the Ancestor Hongqian was like an iron tower, his eyes sharp and unbearable to look at.

Gu An did not stop Hong Qian, but instead thought that he was very perceptive and that he had not wasted so many years of training him.

Gu An came here mainly at the invitation of Li Xuandao, so he did not intend to establish any karmic ties with anyone else.

About an hour later, the palace gates slammed shut, and a circle of white light spread across the ground, sweeping around and making the space inside the palace even larger.

Li Xuandao asked everyone to find a seat. Although it seemed like there was no arrangement, in reality, most people sat according to their cultivation level.

Although Long Teng and Yang Jian had low cultivation levels, Li Xuandao personally arranged for them to be in the first row, to the right of Gu An.

Before preaching, Li Xuandao looked at Gu An and felt a sense of pressure when he saw Gu An looking at him.

He was afraid that his sermon was not profound enough and would make Gu An laugh.

However, the die was cast, and he had no choice but to proceed. After composing himself, he began his sermon.

Li Xuandao has cultivated for tens of thousands of years and has his own understanding of the Great Dao. In addition, he has heard the Primordial Saint Dao in the Lingxiao Palace, so he does have something to say.

This sermon didn't last as long as the one in the Lingxiao Palace, but it still lasted a year. A year later, the imperial city became even more bustling, but this bustling atmosphere also brought hidden dangers.

The reputation of the Lingxiao Listeners is too great. The thirty-two Heavenly Emperors have joined the Heavenly Court, and the common people dare not offend them. However, many forces and powerful beings covet those Lingxiao Listeners who have not joined the Heavenly Court, wanting to learn about the Primordial Holy Path from them, or even replace them.

After Li Xuandao finished his sermon, the cultivators in the hall were still savoring it, occasionally exchanging words with each other. Li Xuandao did not dismiss them immediately; he would answer their questions one by one, displaying the demeanor of a great master.

Gu An sat below, looking at Li Xuandao's current demeanor, feeling very gratified.

Li Xuandao was someone he had mentored, and Li Xuandao's current achievements naturally brought him pride.

Gu An is now enjoying the glory brought by his disciples, and because of this, the reputation of the Boundless Realm is gradually rising, which he does not hinder.

In Zhongtian, almost all cultivators know of the existence of the Wushi Realm. The Wushi Realm is known as the Holy Land of the Heavenly Dao. It is the most profound and mysterious lineage outside of the Heavenly Court. The name of the Wushi Realm continues to spread to the Heavenly Dao because Wushi disciples are always traveling the world, spreading opportunities and merits. They are all emulating Gu An.

Even here, Gu An would occasionally hear other cultivators mention the Boundless Realm. However, Li Xuandao, Long Teng, and Yang Jian did not reveal Gu An's true identity. They would feel secretly pleased when they heard these discussions.

Although Li Xuandao was not a disciple of the Wushi Realm, because of Gu An, he always felt that he belonged to the Wushi Realm. He would feel happy from the bottom of his heart when the Wushi Realm was praised, and even feel honored.

After the sermon, Li Xuandao became calm and composed. Once you've experienced something once, you won't be nervous anymore.

He has already begun planning to hold more sermons to spread his and the influence of the Taicang Dynasty.

Gu An felt a little tired, but he still gave Li Xuandao face and did not get up.

If he leaves, Ancestor Hongqian will follow, which will inevitably affect other cultivators.

Many cultivators present wanted to take this opportunity to establish a relationship with Ancestor Hongqian.

“A dignified being who listens to the Dao in the heavens has actually sunk into this state, which violates the way of immortals and the Great Dao.”

A domineering voice came from outside the hall, like a muffled thunderclap, startling the cultivators who were still contemplating with their eyes closed.

What followed was an incomparably vast pressure, which made all the cultivators in the hall, except for Gu An, Ancestor Hong Qian, and the Great Xuan Yin Ruler, feel oppressed.

Li Xuandao's brows furrowed immediately. The other party's aura was too strong, making him instinctively feel uneasy. But the next second, his brows relaxed again.

What are you afraid of?
Even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't back down!
He glanced at Gu An, full of confidence, and coldly said, "Ancestor Zi Liu, I didn't see you this arrogant back in the Lingxiao Palace."

Ancestor Ziliu!

This name caused many cultivators in the hall to change color.

Ancestor Ziliu was a powerful figure renowned throughout the Heavenly Dao, one of the listeners of the Lingxiao Dao, and an ancient being who surpassed even the Great Luo Immortal.

To the cultivators present, Ancestor Ziliu was an ancient myth, an unattainable existence. They never expected that such a being would come looking for trouble.

Many cultivators felt apprehensive, fearing that getting close to Li Xuandao would offend the Purple Willow Ancestor.

"Hmph, you dare to descend to the mortal realm and display your divine power after only hearing some sacred teachings in the Lingxiao Palace!"

The voice of the Purple Willow Ancestor rang out again, and then the palace gates suddenly opened, and a surge of purple energy rushed in, causing everyone to stand up and look.

(End of this chapter)