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

Chapter 835 The Only Chance of Survival

The gate shone with the intense light of the Heavenly Dao, casting a long shadow of the Heavenly Spirit God, who remained in a bowing posture with his head bowed.

Soon, he heard a series of hurried footsteps.

An old immortal stepped out from within, none other than the Cixuan Immortal who served the Xuanyuan Emperor. He wore a white robe, held a whisk in his hand, and his white hair was coiled under his crown. His immortal crown was like a silver mountain, with birds seemingly circling around it, as well as landscape scenes.

He approached the Heavenly Spirit God, smiled, and asked, "Heavenly Spirit God, how have you been lately?"

The Heavenly Spirit God looked up and replied, "Very well. Did the Immortal Lord come to see the Ancestor?"

"No, I've come to see you."

"Looking for me? What are your orders, Immortal Lord?"

Faced with the Heavenly Spirit God's question, the old immortal Cixuan's smile vanished. He took a deep breath and said, "Something big is about to happen in the Heavenly Court."

Tianling Shen raised an eyebrow. Although the Tianling Great World had enjoyed tens of millions of years of peace, such a period of time was not considered long in the Heavenly Court. Why was the Heavenly Court in trouble again?

Could it be related to the Dark Heavenly Court?
Although he did not return to participate in the last battle when the Dark Heavenly Court attacked the Heavenly Court, he had still glimpsed the great war. It was the first time he had witnessed the power of the Dark Heavenly Court, which made him even more certain that the Heavenly Court was not the absolute ruler.

Many powerful forces are hidden within the chaos, and even within the Heavenly Dao, there are great figures like the Primordial Ancestor.

Cixuan the Immortal said, "There is no external calamity, but an internal power struggle within the Heavenly Court."

Hearing this, the Heavenly Spirit God breathed a sigh of relief.

If that's the case, then it's alright.

The Heavenly Court is rife with intrigue and deceit. The reason he stayed in the Heavenly Spirit World instead of seeking refuge with other powerful immortals and gods was that he did not want to become a pawn.

Immortals and gods are immortal, but that's only if they can keep their immortal position. If they choose the wrong side and lose their immortal position, immortality becomes meaningless, and they might even lose their cultivation.

Upon hearing Cixuan Laoxian's words, Tianling Shen's first thought was that something had happened to Xuanyuan Renzun.

In the past, even if the emperor won the struggle for the throne, he would not have obtained the benefits that Xuanyuan Renzun had, such as the vast heavenly fortune, numerous immortal qualifications, and even the right to rule the three thousand great worlds.

Such prominence is bound to attract suspicion.

With the Heavenly Emperor absent, the will of Heaven is unfathomable, and those emperors will surely set their sights on Xuanyuan Renzun.

"Please speak frankly, Immortal Lord, what can I do?" the Heavenly Spirit God said softly.

He wouldn't bother with anything that didn't threaten the Heavenly Spirit World, nor could he control it anyway.

"Today, the Supreme Emperor holds absolute power in the Heavenly Court. He has already cast seventeen emperors into the cycle of reincarnation. Your son, Emperor Xuanqing, is under investigation and may face calamity."

Cixuan Laoxian's words made Tianlingshen frown. He had to admit that he did care about Tianhao. He couldn't tell if it was because of Sujin or because he had wasted countless years chasing after the Immortal Palace's treasures. In any case, he would go to the Misty Immortal Court from time to time.

However, over the years, he has never met Tianhao, but has only watched him silently.

Cixuan the Old Immortal continued, "Besides Emperor Xuanqing, His Highness Xuanyuan the Human Venerable will also suffer, because Emperor Xuanqing is within the Three Thousand Great Worlds. There are countless emperors, yet the Supreme Emperor chose to settle scores with Emperor Xuanqing. This is clearly an excuse to target His Highness the Human Venerable. But whether it's an excuse or not, this is a huge problem for both of them, and they have nowhere to retreat."

The Heavenly Spirit God knew he was right, but with his strength, he couldn't possibly shake the Heavenly Court.

He asked in a deep voice, "Please speak frankly, Immortal Lord, what can I do, and what should I do?"

"Summon Emperor Xuanqing back." As Cixuan the Immortal uttered these words, his gaze was fixed on Tianling Shen.

Tianling Shen immediately understood Cixuan Laoxian's intention. He took a deep breath and asked, "Is this His Highness's intention, or the Immortal Lord's intention?"

"Is it important?"

"I understand, I will consider it."

The Heavenly Spirit God replied that he had not made any promises.

Cixuan the Immortal nodded, then turned and walked towards the boundary gate. As his figure was about to disappear into the bright light, his voice rang out again:
"This matter is indeed difficult for you, but you should understand that we have no choice but to accept that this is our only chance of survival in the face of such power."

The gate of the boundary flashed with intense light. After a while, the light disappeared, and the Heavenly Spirit God was still standing in front of the gate.

He clenched his fists, hesitating whether or not to go to the Master Wushi.

After much thought, he decided to go to the human world first; he wanted to meet someone.

……

Inside a palace of the Heavenly Spirit Alliance, Gu An sat at a small table, sipping wine, while Ji Xiaoyu sat at a small table on the steps beside him, drinking with him.

Besides the fine wine, there were also some snacks and fruits on the table, arranged very elegantly.

Gu An picked up a piece of pastry, savored it carefully, and nodded slightly as he tasted its delicate fragrance.

Ji Xiaoyu put down her wine glass, looked at Gu An, and asked, "You really only wanted to have a simple chat with me?"

Gu An glanced at her and said irritably, "What kind of talk is that? Did I bother you by coming to find you?"

Ji Xiaoyu replied, "It's not that I'm afraid you'll trouble me, I'm just afraid you're here to help me. You mustn't get involved in this calamity of the Heavenly Spirit Alliance, otherwise things will change and the Heavenly Spirit Alliance will go astray in the future."

Gu Anle shook his head and chuckled.

"Don't laugh. Your status in the mortal realm is extraordinary now. If you support the Heavenly Spirit Alliance, it could become the Heavenly Court of the mortal realm, flourishing forever. However, internal strife will lead to trouble sooner or later, ultimately bringing disaster to the common people," Ji Xiaoyu said seriously, frowning.

Gu An said helplessly, "I'm laughing because you underestimate me. When have I ever interfered in the struggle for supremacy in the mortal world? Back in the Tai Xuan Sect, I only protected them from falling. If the Tai Xuan Sect had done evil and was sought after for revenge, I would not have taken action."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu smiled. She didn't dwell on the question anymore, but instead asked, "What do you think of Guan Tianyu? This child has unparalleled luck. The timing of his birth is also very coincidental, as if he was born specifically to fight against the emperor. Even when besieged by the emperor's subordinates and driven to the brink of despair, he can turn danger into safety and even encounter great opportunities. It's truly unbelievable."

She specializes in the Dao of Cause and Effect, so she feels that Guan Tianyu's birth is not simple. In her opinion, Guan Tianyu carries a certain mission.

What she cares about is what this mission represents and what its purpose is.

Just as Gu An was about to speak, a loud voice came from outside the palace.

"Ten thousand years have passed, and the Heavenly Spirit Alliance has become even more destitute. It seems that the Heavenly Spirit Alliance is about to collapse. Why not surrender to me as soon as possible?"

The voice was full of domineering power, mocking the decline of the Heavenly Spirit Alliance. The owner of the voice was none other than Emperor Ji Yan.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu looked at Gu An and said meaningfully, "Now, are you still going to deny the purpose of your visit?"

Gu An turned his head to look at her and said softly with a smile, "If I hadn't come, you might not have escaped this calamity."

(End of this chapter)