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

Chapter 588 The Vague and Illusory Heavenly Court

The sea was churning, thunderclouds covered the sky, and streaks of lightning flashed across the horizon, creating an incredibly oppressive atmosphere between the sky and the sea.

Zhang Buku, clad in dark red armor, hovered in the air, holding a long spear. The Divine Realm Lord stood back to back with him, both staring into the distance. Looking around, they saw powerful figures blocking their way from all directions. These powerful individuals were keeping their distance and forming formations.

Beside Zhang Bukui stood another man, about five zhang away. This man was dressed in rags, his face covered in filth, and his hair was a mess, making him look like a beggar. He was thin and weak, and when facing enemies from all directions, he wore a mocking smile, which contrasted sharply with the tense expressions of Zhang Bukui and the Lord of the Divine Realm.

"Hey, Zhang Buku, look at this, you might as well have given me the treasure, at least you wouldn't have died. Do you regret it?" The thin man looked at Zhang Buku and asked jokingly.

Zhang Bukui remained silent, but the Lord of the Divine Realm coldly snorted, "Xu You, don't you want to die?"

The thin man, known as Xu You, spread his hands and said indifferently, "It doesn't matter if I die. I'm just going through the cycle of reincarnation. If I die, I'll have another life. You are the original beings. If you die, you're really dead."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Divine Realm's eyes were filled with coldness.

"You three dared to harm my son, and none of you will escape today!"

A roar like thunder resounded beneath the thunderclouds, and the raging fury dispersed the distant sea of ​​clouds, revealing a bronze statue larger than a mountain approaching. It was an eight-armed human figure, clad in armor, each hand wielding a divine weapon. Standing atop its head was a white-robed man, his white hair fluttering like flames, his face contorted, and the killing intent in his eyes almost tangible.

Zhang Bukui looked at the eight-armed bronze statue and said, "Even if you are a reincarnated being, you probably don't want to die. Let's fight together. Once we break through, I'll give you a chance to fairly compete for the treasure."

Upon hearing this, Xu You grinned, revealing two rows of black and yellow teeth. He chuckled and said, "You seem to understand things quite well. Let's fight our way out together. Don't fall behind, or I won't turn back."

After saying that, he turned and walked in another direction, flying away from the eight-armed bronze statue. In front of him, there were also many cultivators blocking his way on the horizon.

Countless powerful figures watched this battle from afar, with Gu An being the one watching from the farthest distance, in the distant Heavenly Spirit Great World.

Gu An was refining Dao treasures while watching the battle, mainly focusing on Xu You.

Xu You did not lie to Zhang Bukui; he was indeed a reincarnated being.

This guy's true form is not simple. Gu An could sense that his cultivation level was similar to his own, and he also possessed the luck of the Heavenly Dao.

In other words, this person is very likely a celestial being from Heaven.

If Gu An had not broken through to the Great Luo Immortal realm, he probably wouldn't have been able to see through the karma of his true self.

Xu You's encounter with Zhang Buku was by no means accidental, because Zhang Buku was the successor of the Buddha and Immortals, and the Buddha and Immortals also had a connection with the Heavenly Court.

Fortunately, judging from Zhang Buku's fate, Xu You did not intend to harm him, but rather wanted to support him.

Although Gu An was curious, he had no intention of investigating.

Xu You is unaware of his existence, so why should he provoke him?
Even to the most powerful beings in the vast world, the Heavenly Court is mysterious and ethereal.

However, many immortals and gods roam the Three Thousand Great Worlds, and some people know their identities but can only pretend not to.

The karma of immortals and gods is too great. Even though the Heavenly Spirit God is the only immortal god guarding the Heavenly Spirit Great World, many forces dare not force their way in.

It seems that there exists a place where, with the permission of some kind of authority, one can communicate with the gods who protect the world.

Gu An watched for a while and then stopped paying attention.

His life was peaceful now, and he didn't want to get involved with the Heavenly Court too early.

Unless there is a valid reason, Gu An will not provoke the Heavenly Court. He intends to remain hidden within the Heavenly Spirit World.

Gu An couldn't help but think of the Heavenly Spirit God.

In this life, Bai Sheng has embarked on the path of cultivation with Su Jin's help. Gu An hopes that he can have a compassionate heart so that the Heavenly Spirit World can have gods.

The gods not only protect the universe, but also stabilize the celestial court.

Gu An wanted to try to win over the Heavenly Spirit God because the Heavenly Spirit God had violated the principles of the Heavenly Gods for the sake of the Celestial Palace's treasure, which at least showed that the Heavenly Spirit God was not that loyal to the Heavenly Court.

Although the Heavenly Spirit God also wanted to destroy the Heavenly Spirit Great World, it was a task assigned by the Heavenly Court, and he delayed it for many years.

Throughout the long years, whenever anything threatened the Heavenly Spirit World, the Heavenly Spirit God would not listen to its explanations and would simply kill it. By doing so, he at least reduced the occurrence of many calamities for all living beings.

"Heavenly Spirit God, I have high expectations for your future. I hope you won't disappoint me. If it doesn't work out, I'll have no choice but to kill the god."

Gu An thought to himself, and a smile appeared on his face.

Until then, he will continue to enjoy his peaceful life. Once Xiao Lan naturally awakens her memories of her past life, he will let her choose whether to stay at the Wushi Dojo or continue to roam the world.

In Gu An's eyes, the Heavenly Spirit World was not large. Here, he was omnipotent and could control everything.

……

The Enlightenment Conference lasted for five years. Each temple had its own dedicated enlightenment platform, and those who achieved outstanding results in enlightenment would be announced to various cities, becoming famous throughout the world.

Xiao Lan lived up to expectations. Her understanding of the Great Dao touched the Great Dao Stele, making her stand out. Gu An, who was following her to comprehend the Dao, could see the ecstatic expressions of Su Zhenren and other cultivators of the same lineage.

Su Zhenren is usually very calm, even somewhat aloof, but she couldn't maintain her composure in the face of Xiao Lan's outstanding achievements. Fortunately, Xiao Lan couldn't see this.

The Dao Court is vast, with tens of thousands of branches. The Enlightenment Conference is similar to the imperial examination in the human world, a chance for disciples to change their fate. Even those disciples with mediocre spiritual roots and aptitudes will hold onto hope. The Dao Court values ​​the ability to comprehend the Great Dao even more.

Xiao Lan didn't wake up until the Enlightenment Conference ended.

Gu An accompanied her off the stage, and they were soon greeted by Su Zhenren and other teachers.

"Come, your master will take you to see the great masters of the court. Your comprehension has been recognized by the higher-ups. My disciple, you are truly going to become a prodigy of the Dao Court!" Master Su said excitedly, holding Xiao Lan's hand.

Xiao Lan hesitated and looked at Gu An. Gu An winked at her and said, "Go ahead, it's not like we're parting ways. Tell me all about it when you get back."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lan smiled and nodded immediately.

Master Su pulled Xiao Lan away quickly. Other great cultivators of the same lineage also began to care about their respective disciples. Seeing that they had nothing to say to him, Gu An turned and left.

"Gu An, right? You'd better be prepared. Xiao Lan will soar to great heights and become someone you, and even we, can only look up to." A middle-aged Taoist priest suddenly said, looking at Gu An's back.

Gu An did not stop. His back view made the other great cultivators shake their heads. They all thought he was being stubborn, not knowing that emotions are fragile in the face of time and talent.

Cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao is a process of mastering the Dao mind and controlling one's instincts. When a cultivator overcomes the control of the seven emotions and six desires, they will naturally make the most advantageous and rational decisions for themselves.

Gu An paid no attention to the discussion among the wandering immortals; his thoughts were focused on Long Teng.

Long Teng is about to run into trouble, and he's going to lend a hand.

Regardless, he is Long Zhan, and Long Teng can be considered his descendant. Moreover, Long Teng's arrival at the Dao Court was arranged by Li Xuandao. If something goes wrong, the Li family and the Long family will become enemies, which would be terrible.

Gu An didn't want to test people's hearts.

He walked slowly, as if he were strolling around, since fighting was not allowed in Dao City.

Gu An was very satisfied with Long Teng's performance over the years. There was almost nothing wrong with the kid's character. If he had to say something, it would be that he was too righteous and not selfish enough.

Such a personality is rare in the Long clan. Gu An not only wants to save him, but also intends to help him.

Meanwhile, on another street, Long Teng walked side by side with a man in blue.

"You're amazing! When the stone tablet in front of you glowed, a chorus of exclamations erupted from below the stage. Many people were trying to find out your background!"

The man in blue was sent by Li Xuandao to accompany Long Teng in his cultivation. After witnessing the prosperity of the Dao Court, he felt that the Taicang Continent was very backward, so he acted very cautiously. Over the years, he was overjoyed to see Long Teng suppress all kinds of geniuses, and even the geniuses of the Dao Court were no match for him.

Especially in the Enlightenment Conference, Long Teng's comprehension reached its highest level, and the number of people who could compare with him could be counted on two hands.

Compared to the blue-clad man's excitement, Long Teng remained quite calm.

He was still savoring the enlightenment he had gained earlier.

He felt he needed to find a path that truly suited him, as his current methods were too mixed, leaving him somewhat confused.

The two walked towards the city gate. Even though Long Teng didn't respond, the man in blue kept talking. He began to envision Long Teng ten thousand years later, believing that Long Teng would surpass Yang Jian and become the number one general of the Taicang Dynasty.

When they arrived at the city gate, Long Teng was still contemplating the Dao.

Suddenly, a figure blocked their way.

"Is there something you need, sir?" the man in blue asked, frowning.

Long Teng's train of thought was interrupted, and he frowned subconsciously. He looked up and was about to speak when his pupils suddenly dilated. He froze, and his body even trembled slightly.

(End of this chapter)