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

Chapter 492 Immortal Lord Xuansu
The great battle between the Daoist Immortals of Freedom and Independence plunged all living beings into panic. Even though two Daoist Immortals of Freedom and Independence went to fight outside the heavens, the shockwaves generated by their initial clash continued to cause continuous destruction to the world.

The vast ocean surged with giant waves, the boundless plains were swept by fierce winds, and blizzards danced on the high mountains and snow-capped peaks.

The people were fleeing, the sky was roaring, and thunder was rumbling.

Inside the house, Gu An predicted that the Taicang Continent would also be affected.

However, it wasn't a devastating blow, so he didn't plan to take action, which served to warn the people of the mainland.

Let them know that the so-called Heavenly Way will not protect them, and that they will have to rely on themselves to survive the turbulent times.

Gu An closed his eyes, no longer looking at the scenery of the world.

As for the great battle between Emperor Yangxian and that Daoist Immortal Zizai, Gu An had already foreseen the outcome.

It won't be easy for Zhan Ting to obtain the Heavenly Dao Golden Pill.

the other side.

Inside the imperial palace of the Taicang Dynasty.

Li Xuandao, dressed in a dragon robe, sat on the dragon throne, gazing at the sky outside the palace, which was filled with firelight. His sword-like eyebrows were furrowed, and his expression was very unpleasant.

He is now at the Nirvana Realm, but his apparent cultivation level is the Transcendent Realm, and no one knows the true extent of his power.

"Your Majesty, even beings from beyond the heavens are vying for the Mandate of Heaven. Aren't you tempted?"

Standing in the hall was a Taoist priest in a gray robe, holding a whisk in his hand and smiling. He seemed to think he could see through Li Xuandao's heart.

Li Xuandao turned his gaze to him and said, "Can you really grant me the Mandate of Heaven?"

The gray-robed Taoist shook his head and said, "The only key in this world that can grant His Majesty the Mandate of Heaven is the Theory of the Heavenly Dao. However, that Jue Luo Sword Lord is too powerful, and no one can snatch the Mandate of Heaven from him. But I can guide His Majesty to walk the Heavenly Dao and make the Taicang Dynasty a being protected by the Heavenly Dao."

Li Xuandao narrowed his eyes and asked, "Oh? How will you help me, and what do I need to give in return?"

The gray-robed Taoist priest laughed and said, "This humble Taoist priest can help Your Majesty establish your fortune and regulate the dynasty's destiny. Your Majesty only needs to make the people believe in the will of Heaven."

"Believe in the Way of Heaven? How does one believe in it?"

"Your Majesty only needs to have people erect monuments and statues to venerate the Immortal Lord Xuan Su."

"Xuansu Immortal Lord?"

Li Xuandao raised an eyebrow, his expression turning playful. He asked with interest, "Is this Immortal Lord a Heavenly Immortal God?"

The gray-robed Taoist laughed and said, "That's right. If you believe in him, you will receive his protection and even gain his power."

Li Xuandao sneered, "Is that so? You want me to believe in his existence, to gamble with the fate of the nation? Don't you think you should offer something more convincing?"

The gray-robed Taoist remained calm. He stared at Li Xuandao and asked, "Your Majesty, do you desire a supreme immortal treasure?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xuandao's expression changed slightly.

Immortal treasures were naturally very attractive to him. His son, Li Ya, had dominated the battlefield with a pseudo-immortal treasure, and he had once envied him.

The gray-robed Taoist raised his right hand, and a sword wreathed in golden dragons flew out from his palm, rapidly growing larger.

"This is the Xuan Su Emperor Sword, which is even more powerful than the supreme treasures of the immortal path. With this sword, Your Majesty will have the power to roam the world. However, you must have faith in the Xuan Su Immortal Lord, and the Emperor Sword will sense your heart."

After speaking, the gray-robed Taoist raised his right hand, and the Xuan Su Emperor Sword flew towards Li Xuandao.

Snapped!
Li Xuandao grasped the Xuan Su Emperor Sword, and in an instant, his expression changed as he felt an unparalleled power.

This power made him feel that he could accomplish many things.

He looked at the gray-robed Taoist and asked, "Of all the dynasties in the world, why did you choose me?" The gray-robed Taoist smiled and said, "It's very simple. It's because of the Sword Master Fudao. He doesn't belong to the Heavenly Dao, nor to the Heavenly Spirit Great World. He will make those around him stay away from the Heavenly Dao. So I want to bring the Taicang Dynasty back to the Heavenly Dao. Your Majesty doesn't need to worry. The Heavenly Dao won't let Your Majesty fight against the Sword Master Fudao, nor does it want to fight against him. As long as the Sword Master Fudao doesn't interfere with the affairs of the Heavenly Dao, that's fine."

Upon hearing him mention the Sword Master Fudao, Gu An's face involuntarily appeared before Li Xuandao's eyes, and his expression became complicated.

After learning that Gu An was the Sword Master of the Dao, he was unable to calm down for a long time.

He originally thought he was the best at hiding his abilities, but Gu An opened his eyes to a whole new world.

He heard that Gu An had left the Third Medicine Valley more than a hundred years ago, and he couldn't help but wonder if it was related to the Heavenly Dao.
Even someone as powerful as the Sword Master Fudao wouldn't want to go against the Heavenly Dao?

Li Xuandao fell into deep thought. He did not yearn for the Heavenly Dao more because of this; on the contrary, he was filled with apprehension towards it.

The fact that Gu An was able to conceal his identity for so many years shows that they are kindred spirits. Gu An's cultivation is higher, and he can see more things. There must be a reason why Gu An is far away from the Heavenly Dao.

The Xuan Su Emperor Sword in his hand is probably a bit too hot to handle!

The gray-robed Taoist stood on the platform, watching him quietly, waiting for him to make a decision.

"Your Majesty, please don't disappoint me."

The gray-robed Taoist thought expressionlessly, believing that Li Xuandao would not refuse him.

If he is refused, then he can only act on behalf of Immortal Lord Xuansu.

……

A year has passed, spring has gone and summer has come.

Gu An stood by the window, peering at the world beyond the mainland.

Last year's catastrophe ended with Yang Xiandi's victory, which earned him immense fame and made him the second supreme being to successfully resist a powerful enemy from beyond the heavens, making him a force to be reckoned with throughout the world.

That catastrophe brought a world-destroying wave to the Taicang Continent, but it was ultimately extinguished by Li Xuandao with a single sword, saving the lives of all living beings on the continent.

After that, the Taicang Continent fell into a strange calm, and no major changes occurred in the world. Emperor Yang, who had reached the Daoist Immortal Realm, did not directly launch an expedition against the Holy Court, but instead chose to go into seclusion again.

"Even without my intervention, this continent remains peaceful, which proves that I can indeed let go."

Gu An smiled and chuckled softly, "Although Li Xuandao was somewhat powerless to do things, the fact is that he did protect the continent."

Gu An believed that Li Xuandao would have the last laugh.

Let that so-called Immortal Lord Xuanxiu see for himself that the power of mortals should not be underestimated, especially their ambitions.

Seeing that the weather was nice, Gu An turned around and went to the table, reaching out to touch a pot of spiritual flowers on it.

He deliberately timed his lifespan, preparing to embrace the new ability to live for billions of years.

You have successfully seized 68 years of the Long Spirit Flower's (Tier 6) lifespan.

[Your lifespan has surpassed 10 billion years for the first time, unlocking the Lifespan Dojo feature.]

[Lifespan Dojo: You can consume lifespan to create a dojo. The dojo has some of the effects of the lifespan barrier, which can prevent deduction and spying. However, the dojo cannot gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth outside the dojo. At the same time, the dojo has defensive power comparable to your current realm. The lifespan dojo has no range limit, but the range will affect the lifespan consumption. Please note that the dojo cannot be moved. Every 10,000 years, you can choose to create a new dojo.]

Longevity Temple?

Gu An's eyes lit up. This thing is great!

The Life-Extending Barrier was of great help to him, but he couldn't keep it active indefinitely because it consumed too much of his lifespan. Fortunately, he had now left the Life-Extending Dojo.

(End of this chapter)