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

Chapter 841 No Chance of Victory
The news of the emperor's escape spread quickly, sweeping across the land like a whirlwind. As soon as the news reached Wushi, Su Han immediately went to find Gu An.

"Grandmaster, I heard that the Heavenly Spirit Alliance has surrounded the Emperor, but this Emperor has not left Zhen Tian Xiong Yue. He stands at the foot of the mountain, his body covered by snow, and has not moved an inch. What is he trying to do?"

Su Han looked at Gu An sitting on the steps and asked curiously.

Gu An was whittling a bamboo sword when he casually replied, "A person's heart is in their chest. If they don't say what they're thinking, how would I know?"

Su Han wanted to ask more, but Gu An glanced at him and said, "Are you very free? I'll arrange something for you to do."

Upon hearing this, Su Han's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "What is it?"

He was naturally happy to be able to do something for his master, and was even a little impatient.

“Go back to the Heavenly Spirit Alliance and see your grandfather. He’s run into trouble recently.”

Gu An replied, then blew a breath onto the bamboo sword in his hand to remove the bamboo shavings from the blade, and then handed the bamboo sword to Su Han.

"Take this to your grandfather."

Su Han took the sword, frowned, and asked, "Grandmaster, what happened to my grandfather?"

"You'll know when you get back."

Gu An's refusal to reveal anything only made Su Han more anxious. He immediately bowed and then turned to leave.

After Su Han left, Gu An stood up, stretched, raised his right hand, caught a falling bamboo leaf, and held the leaf in his hand, his thoughts drifting away.

The matter of the Emperor's Sacrifice to Yama has come to a temporary end. The reason for enlightening the Emperor about the Sacrifice to Yama is that Gu An discovered some strange things when he was deducing the reincarnation path of the Emperor's Sacrifice to Yama.

It was a kind of fortune that was hard to explain!

The Path to Sainthood!

The Emperor's sacrifice to Yama may seem like he is following the path of the Heavenly Emperor, but in reality, he is following this path because of the guidance given to him by the Heavenly Emperor. In this light, the Heavenly Emperor is also searching for the path to sainthood.

What exactly is a saint?
Besides a breakthrough in cultivation level, Gu An felt that a breakthrough in Dao heart was also needed.

How can one break through the barriers of the Daoist mind and achieve complete enlightenment?
Or will it, like the Dao Fruit, give rise to its own unique power?

Gu An stood there, lost in thought.

The light and shadows of the world changed, and the seasons came and went. It wasn't until the following spring that he came to his senses.

He only grasped a little of the concept, and couldn't figure it out for the time being, so he had to put it aside and go harvest the mature herbs.

I wonder if one can find the path to sainthood by constantly strengthening one's cultivation techniques through the evolution of lifespan?
Since he's still saving up his lifespan, Gu An isn't in a hurry. Once he has enough lifespan, he'll focus on using it to further improve his cultivation techniques and physique.

When these two conditions reach their limit, it will surely surprise him!
Gu An turned and walked into the bamboo forest. The sun was shining brightly and the sky was magnificent, just like the world, which had always been in a state of tranquility.

Time flies like an arrow.

Millions of years have passed.

The world remained peaceful. After breaking free from the seal of the majestic mountain that guards the heavens, the Emperor's Sacrifice to Yan did not sweep across the land again. At first, the people worried that he would stir up trouble again, but as time went by, they gradually forgot about the Emperor's Sacrifice to Yan.

Without the threat of the emperor, the Heavenly Spirit Alliance consolidated its rule and vigorously developed beyond the heavens, exploring other great worlds. The Heavenly Spirit Great World seemed to have entered a period of rapid development again.

That year, heavy snow fell again on Zhentian Xiongyue, and the world was submerged in a vast expanse of white.

at the foot of the mountain.

The ragged Emperor Ji Yan sat leaning against the mountain wall, next to a pieced-together skeleton in the same meditative posture.

Looking in the direction directly in front of the Emperor's sacrificial ceremony, a figure was walking towards him amidst the vast snow, with a faint golden light shimmering within. As the person drew closer, he revealed his true form.

It was Tianhao!

He remained as divine and extraordinary as ever, with a divine image appearing behind him, as if a celestial deity had descended to earth.

Tianhao looked at Tianzi Jiyan's current appearance with a strange look in his eyes. He stopped and looked at Tianzi Jiyan from ten feet away.

"The aura of the Emperor... I wonder which of the Emperor's younger brothers has arrived."

The Emperor, without even opening his eyes, spoke calmly.

Tianhao replied, "If we're talking about the status of an emperor, my name is Xuanqing."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Ji Yan opened his eyes, his gaze icy. He scrutinized Tian Hao and sneered, "Emperor Xuan Qing? I've forgotten how long ago it was, but I heard that when Father was training in the mortal realm, he gave birth to another prince. This child is a rare innate immortal, favored by the Heavenly Dao. Father brought him to the Heavenly Court and showered him with immense affection. Unfortunately, this child did not cherish it and even criticized Father's way of governing. He was cast into reincarnation and will never be reborn."

"Seeing you today, it's true what they say: Father always likes to do the opposite of what he says. He actually left you a way out."

Tianhao's expression was calm as he spoke, "Didn't Father also leave a way out for you? In fact, he left a way out for every emperor. Some people saw it clearly and worked hard to pursue it, while others didn't see it clearly and died in resentment."

Emperor Ji Yan closed his eyes again.

Tianhao glanced at the skeleton beside Emperor Jiyan and saw through its past in an instant, which softened his gaze.

"The Supreme One wants to eliminate us," Tianhao said again.

Emperor Ji Yan's brows furrowed immediately, then relaxed.

"The Dark Heavenly Court invaded the Heavenly Dao, and the Supreme Commander was credited with this. He also defeated the most powerful being in the Dark Heavenly Court. He gained the Emperor's approval and now holds great power in the Heavenly Court. Once he eliminates the emperors who have not submitted to him, he may be the closest to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor."

Tianhao continued, his expression unchanged.

Emperor Ji Yan coldly snorted: "Those emperors who worship him will also be eliminated by him. My father once told me that the Supreme Emperor is the emperor most like him and the most suitable to be the emperor. My father has no brothers or sisters alive."

Tianhao said, "Since we have come to the Heavenly Spirit Great World, we are destined to meet. Let's join forces. Your cycle of reincarnation should be over. During your years of reincarnation, the Heavenly Court has undergone great changes."

The emperor remained silent during the sacrificial ceremony at Yan, offering no further reply.

Tianhao didn't continue speaking, but stood still and waited.

The snow kept falling, endlessly, as if trying to bury the entire world.

for a long time.

Emperor Yan opened his eyes, leaned forward slightly, looked at Tian Hao, and said, "There is no chance of victory. His strength is invincible. Now that he holds the power of the Heavenly Court, he will definitely absorb the Heavenly Dao's fortune to contend with him. He will not have a good end."

“Even with the help of a powerful being like the Primordial Ancestor, we would still have no chance of winning. Perhaps the Primordial Ancestor foresaw the current situation, which is why he stayed away from the Heavenly Court.”

Tianhao stared at Emperor Ji Yan and asked, "Without any chance of victory, are you just waiting to die?"

"Peaceful enlightenment, and then escaping to chaos in the future, may not be a bad way to survive."

"I never imagined that the once arrogant Emperor Ji Yan would be so afraid of the Supreme Lord."

Tianhao mocked, his tone full of disdain.

Emperor Ji Yan stared at him and said in a low voice, "Boy, even if you find your father, you may not be able to turn the tide. Why do you think your father gave him such power?"

(End of this chapter)