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

Chapter 656 Heaven, Infinity

After the White-haired Immortal Ancestor finished speaking, he did not give the listeners much time to think. He quickly asked the listeners sitting at the front to ask questions.

The listener was asking about a question that arose during the listening process. The Great Dao of Power is vast and boundless, and the White-haired Immortal Ancestor's cultivation is extremely profound. Even with Gu An's level of attainment, he benefited greatly from listening to the Dao.

Faced with the questions from the listeners, the White-haired Immortal Ancestor quickly provided answers that were profound and left many listeners deep in thought.

The White-haired Immortal Ancestor continued to select people, allowing the listeners to ask questions one after another.

Gu An originally wanted to gather some information, but seeing that everyone else was asking about cultivation, he felt he couldn't make an exception.

however.

After dozens of listeners, someone finally raised a question unrelated to cultivation.

"Immortal Ancestor, you are the supreme ruler of the Heavenly Dao in the Heavenly Court. How do you view the relationship between Chaos and the Heavenly Court? Does the Heavenly Court leave room for Chaos?"

The listener's voice was female, sharp and aggressive, more like an interrogation.

Gu An sensed that she was only at the level of a Great Immortal of the Opening Heaven, yet she dared to speak to the White-haired Immortal Ancestor like that. What kind of background must she have to rely on?

"Chaos is the birthplace of the Great Dao, and it cannot be eradicated. The Heavenly Court can only set limits, leaving no room for maneuver."

The White-Haired Immortal Ancestor replied indifferently, his tone unchanged from before, seemingly unprovoked.

The listener was surrounded by the aura of rules, and Gu An was unsure whether she was satisfied with the answer.

The questioning continued, and after someone took the lead, all the subsequent questions were related to the Heavenly Court.

"Besides the Heavenly Dao Immortal Rank Assessment and participating in the Heavenly Army Selection, is there a third path to join the ranks of immortals?"

"If someone has performed great deeds for the people of a region, the Heavenly Court will reward them and grant them a place among the immortals. This is also the main principle of the Heavenly Way."

"The God of Destruction destroyed the Lingjiang Great World without announcing the Heavenly Court's decree. Is there some ulterior motive behind this?"

"I do not concern myself with the gods and cannot answer you. I will not investigate this matter for you. If you are dissatisfied, you may appeal to the heavens."

The White-Haired Immortal Ancestor always answered the questions from the listeners very quickly.

She didn't seem to put on airs; she was quite tough when faced with some difficult situations.

Through the questions asked by the listeners, Gu An also learned about the heavens.

The Azure Heaven is a will manifested by the Heavenly Court using the Heavenly Way. It is omnipresent. If there is suffering in the human world, one can appeal to the Azure Heaven, and the appeal will be conveyed to the Heavenly Court.

The White-haired Immortal Ancestor used the heavens to appease the complaints of many listeners.

Gu An also thought the heavens were ridiculous, but since it involved the fate of the Heavenly Court, even a powerful Daoist immortal like Da Luo Xian couldn't deduce it.

After listening to everything along the way, he had only one feeling.

The common people have suffered under the rule of Heaven for too long.

The inaction and arbitrary actions of the Heavenly Court are clearly not isolated incidents.

Faced with so many complaints, the White-haired Immortal Ancestor remained indifferent, making no promises, but also showing no anger at the questions asked by the listeners.

She truly resembled the celestial being Gu An had imagined.

They do not rejoice in the happiness or suffering of the common people.

She seemed indifferent to the suffering of the common people. She preached here not to do anything for the Heavenly Court, but simply to preach without seeking anything in return.

Gu An had to admit that this was the strongest mindset, unconstrained by any factors. Of course, due to his stance, Gu An could not agree with the Heavenly Court, as the Heavenly Court's inaction also jeopardized him.

Time passes quickly.

Before they knew it, it was Gu An's turn to speak.

He was already prepared. When the white-haired immortal ancestor's gaze fell on him, he asked, "I have been to many universes and found that those powerful universes are all expanding infinitely. I want to ask, is the Great Dao truly infinite, and what is the meaning of us cultivators within the Great Dao?"

He had already asked many questions about the Heavenly Court, so he didn't want to ask any more.

Whether the Great Dao is infinite was a question he often pondered.

If the Great Dao is truly infinite, it means that time and space are also infinite, with no distinction between the ancient and the future. Cultivators are merely a part of the Great Dao and can never surpass it.

If Gu An is as infinite as the Great Dao, then not only should his future have infinite possibilities, but his past should also be endless. He cannot imagine what it would be like if his past had no origin.

It's like the chicken-or-egg question.

If Gu Anruo is a chicken, and he wants to achieve the infinite as the Great Dao, wouldn't he have to create eggs for himself? This easily leads to a paradox.

The existence of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect proves that everything has a beginning.

Gu An's question silenced the whispers in the temple.

The White-haired Immortal Ancestor said, "At present, the Great Dao is indeed infinite. Even the Heavenly Court cannot reach the source of the Great Dao, and even the supreme Heavenly Emperor cannot see the end of the Great Dao. It is precisely because of this that we can continue to comprehend the Great Dao and never feel tired or satisfied."

This answer didn't quite satisfy Gu An, but at least it made him realize that the Heavenly Court wasn't strong enough to dominate the Great Dao.

Questions continue.

Several days had passed by the time everyone had finished asking their questions.

When it comes to the question of enlightenment, the White-haired Immortal Ancestor would speak more.

After the questioning session, the White-haired Immortal Ancestor got up and left. As soon as she left, the Daoist hall became extremely lively. Some listeners left immediately, while others chose to stay and continue socializing.

Hong Yazi didn't leave; instead, he pulled Gu An along to talk, which suited Gu An's wishes perfectly.

When Gu An encountered a Grand Immortal from the Great Thousand World, he feigned curiosity and asked, "I heard from a fellow Daoist that the Chaos Vengeful Demons from the Chaos Realm are wreaking havoc in the Great Thousand World. Will the Heavenly Court intervene in this matter?"

Upon hearing this, the Great Immortal of Creation sneered, "Why would the Heavenly Court care? The fact that the Chaos Evil creatures can survive is basically because they have caught the eye of the powerful beings in the Heavenly Court. I have also noticed the matter of the Chaos Resentful Demon. It has already affected dozens of Great Thousand Worlds, yet the Heavenly Court has not taken any action. It is obvious that there is a scheme involved. Let's just pretend we didn't see it."

Another Great Immortal spoke up: "That's right. The Three Thousand Great Worlds may seem to be the Heavenly Dao's domain, but they are more like a place kept by the Heavenly Court. Everything that happens in the Three Thousand Great Worlds cannot escape the Heavenly Court's eyes. If they don't care, then it means that it was their doing."

Others echoed this sentiment, expressing their deep dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Court.

Gu An admired them greatly. These people really dared to speak their minds. Weren't they afraid that their words would reach the ears of the Heavenly Court?

After they finished talking, Hong Yazi pulled Gu An aside to a secluded spot and whispered, "Aren't you curious why they dared to discuss the Heavenly Court like that?"

Gu An nodded.

“Because the Boundless Dao Mountain is not affected by the Heavenly Dao’s fortune, you should be able to sense it. And the immortals and gods who can come here are not bound by the Heavenly Court’s rules, so it doesn’t matter if they are heard,” Hong Ya Zi explained.

Gu An asked curiously, "How does the Misty Immortal Court view the Heavenly Court?"

The Misty Immortal Court has produced many immortals and gods, and is an affiliated sect recognized by the Heavenly Court.

Hong Yazi snorted, "How can you look at it? On the surface, we still have to flatter the Heavenly Court. Within the Heavenly Dao, no force dares to oppose the Heavenly Court. Those who resisted have all been annihilated. No matter how powerful an existence is, it will eventually be destroyed by the might of Heaven."

(End of this chapter)