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

Chapter 755 The destined ending
The answer from the God of Destruction made Li Xuanmiao think of many possibilities, and he also began to speculate about the Heavenly Dao itself.

The two fell silent, each lost in thought.

The massive red building continued its journey, its mysterious spine appearing and disappearing in the clouds below, accompanied by a faint, low, rumbling sound like muffled thunder.

"Alright, stop overthinking. You are already a deity, and you should no longer think from the perspective of a mortal. Excessive pity will only harm you. Heaven has its rules. Once you have been in Heaven long enough, you will realize that everything you are worried about now is meaningless."

The God of Destruction spoke up. Although his immortal rank was one level lower than Li Xuanmiao's, the two had a very good relationship, and Li Xuanmiao did not need him to be too reserved in private.

Li Xuanmiao nodded and said, "Perhaps I really need to change my mindset."

Despite saying that, he harbored deep resentment towards the gods and immortals.

The reason he followed Gu An was that he initially thought Gu An was a god. Later, when real gods appeared, he felt that they were different from what he had imagined. The one who truly protected all living beings was Gu An. When he came to the Heavenly Court, he also had a glimmer of hope that the Heavenly Court was compassionate towards all living beings. However, the will of Heaven could not be conveyed, but the reality was not so.

Within the Heavenly Court, let alone showing pity for mortals, he would not even speak of the Three Thousand Great Worlds unless he took the initiative to do so.

He heard more about the Primordial Imperial Domain, the Misty Immortal Court, the Endless Dao Mountain, the Abyss Dao Sea, and other Great Dao Realms.

The difference in levels is something Li Xuanmiao still finds hard to adapt to. How can he not feel disheartened when the Three Thousand Great Worlds seem to have no presence at all?
"This struggle for the throne is likely to last for many years. The cultivation levels of these two emperors are said to be similar, and they are currently in seclusion. Regardless of which side gains the advantage, they will eventually have to fight each other. Moreover, the more fortune each side seizes, the more it will prove their abilities and boost their own fortune. Once the emperors make their move, the Three Thousand Great Worlds are destined to be reduced to ashes."

The God of Destruction said softly, then paused and said, "With the God Venerable here, the struggle for the throne should not involve us, so you can rest assured."

Li Xuanmiao shook his head and said, "It's not that I'm afraid of trouble, but let's not talk about this anymore. I heard that the quota for the 100,000 Star Constellations has been opened. Do you really want to give it a try?"

The God of Destruction nodded and said, "I finally transferred from the God of Destruction to the God of Godhood. Next, I must complete the transformation of divine authority. The constellation is good. I can cultivate in peace and it will be easier for me to come into contact with the Great Dao."

Li Xuanmiao is ranked among the Immortal Lords. Although he does not yet have specific immortal authority, he is not worried because his master, the Great Light God, has already made arrangements. Now, apart from cultivating, he travels in the Heavenly Realm on behalf of his master, using his master's name to get to know the immortals and gods from all sides.

The two began to talk about their next destination. The celestial palace they were going to was also of great importance, and even the God of Destruction was full of anticipation for the trip.

He benefited from Li Xuanmiao's influence; such a visit was not just for conversation, but also meant either hearing his teachings or receiving a reward from him.

The gods and immortals not only respected the Great Light of the Great Law, but also looked forward to Li Xuanmiao's future, hoping that he could pass the test of the Heavenly Dao and become an immortal, with a limitless future.

The Heavenly Trial involves mortals battling immortals and gods, a task so difficult it's nearly impossible to complete. Even though the Heavenly Court possesses countless universes, very few can ascend to immortality like Li Xuanmiao. Most immortals are selected through connections with immortals and gods.

A day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth, and the struggles of the three thousand great worlds are rapidly evolving.

About another 100,000 years passed, and there were no more pure lands in the three thousand great worlds; everywhere was filled with slaughter and war.

In this year, the Heavenly Spirit World was rife with sectarian strife and invaded by demons. Even the Heavenly Spirit God, who guarded the gates of the world, suffered defeats. The disciples of Wushi began to emerge to save those suffering beings.

Inside the imperial palace on the Tai Cang Continent, Gu An was playing chess with Li Xuandao. The weather was cool, and a gentle breeze ruffled their hair. At that moment, Li Xuandao was frowning, deep in thought.

Gu An was enjoying himself, fanning himself with a folding fan in one hand and holding a teacup in the other.

Even when a dozen or so shooting stars streaked across the sky, they failed to attract his attention.

Li Xuandao took a deep breath and said, "I lost."

He looked up at Gu An, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

"You seem to be carrying a lot on your mind. Speak up, don't hold it in," Gu An said with a smile. Nowadays, as long as he doesn't deliberately avoid it, anyone's thoughts will directly reach his ears. However, some things still need to be said by the other party themselves.

Li Xuandao stared intently at Gu An and said, “There are unified sects in this world, but no unified dynasties. Even the Holy Court of the past focused on the cultivation world and did not care about the safety of the people. I want the Taicang Dynasty to become the ruler of the world.”

I want to be an emperor like no other!
Over the years, Li Xuandao has always been careful to maintain a proper balance, taking Gu An into account in every decision he makes, for fear of displeasing Gu An. This is also the reason why the Taicang Dynasty has never encountered any major problems. With Gu An around, Li Xuandao never acts recklessly.

But over time, he will also feel tired, and he needs a bigger goal to motivate him.

"Go ahead and compete if you want. I've never restricted or stopped you, have I?" Gu An shook his head and chuckled.

Li Xuandao breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that Gu An didn't mind.

“Then I will compete. Over the years, the Taicang Dynasty has been accumulating strength. After Yang Jian left, Long Teng has taken on the heavy responsibility. He is even stronger than Yang Jian.” Li Xuandao said this with a proud expression on his face.

Long Teng was the son of Long Qing, and was essentially Gu An's grand-disciple. Because of this relationship, he treated Long Teng very well, and even helped the Long family grow. Long Teng did not disappoint him and never offended him. There were even jokes in the court and among the common people that Long Teng was more like the crown prince.

Long Teng has indeed grown up. He became a Hunyuan Dao Emperor in his early years and has now reached the cultivation level of Dao Cang Zizai Immortal. He is the face of the Taicang Dynasty. Even if he doesn't take action, no force in the surrounding seas dares to offend the Taicang Dynasty.

Gu An secretly contributed a lot to his success. Long Teng has a magnanimous personality and is upright, which suits Gu An's taste very well. Now, Gu An spends far more time visiting him than he does visiting Long Qing.

Li Xuandao was also a Daoist immortal, but he hid it very well, and the world only thought he was an immortal.

Li Xuandao's powerful cultivation has freed him from the constraints of aristocratic families and sects. The Taicang Dynasty now truly belongs to him, just as he once dreamed of it.

Gu An laughed and said, "Then let me see how far you can go. Anyway, I won't help you. In my eyes, the Taicang Dynasty is no different from any other dynasty in the world. I hope you understand that."

Li Xuandao said solemnly, "Of course. How could I ask you for help to conquer the world? What would be the point of the world if I did that? To be honest, the reason I want to unify the world is not just for the sake of the common people, but more so to realize my own ideal. I want to become a figure that the history of the Tianling Great World will never forget."

(End of this chapter)