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

Chapter 868: Eternal disaster
[You have successfully killed the Black Emperor (Late Stage of the Great Dao Immortal Realm), whose lifespan was 692,872,400,811,223 years.]

Seeing the prompt in front of him, Gu An felt instantly pleased.

The Black Emperor was appearing in his true form, which is why Gu An was able to appear, saving him the trouble of using the power of cause and effect.

The reason why the Black Emperor descended in his true form was not because he was reckless, but because he came to the Heavenly Dao with a request.

Even without using soul-searching techniques, Gu An can now see through the Black Emperor's past, especially since the two had met and their hands had touched the moment the Black Emperor's son had no secrets left in his eyes.

This is the longest lifespan he has ever taken, which also shows that even the Great Immortal of the Dao is not immortal.

The Dark Heavenly Court's fortune is similar to that of the Heavenly Court, but it cannot achieve the immortality of the Heavenly Court's immortals and gods. Especially when the Black Emperor came to the Heavenly Dao, he was rejected by the Heavenly Dao's rules, and his lifespan was revealed, which gave Gu An an opportunity.

Gu An looked at the man in red robes, who was still in a daze.

It wasn't that he was scared out of his wits, but rather that he simply didn't believe his ancestor was dead. He thought his ancestor was just putting on a show, but the longer he waited, the more panicked he became.

When Gu An looked at him, although he couldn't see Gu An's true face, he could still feel a sense of dread that made him feel like he was being pricked by thorns.

The man in red robes immediately vanished from his spot, leaving the void silent. He had instantly moved out of this vast world.

Anxin frowned, but she didn't speak. She trusted her master's judgment and choice.

Gu An turned around, then raised his right hand, and with his palm open, the man in red robes appeared in his palm.

Seeing this, An Xin sighed inwardly, realizing that even at such close range, she still couldn't see her master's methods clearly.

Under An Xin's watchful gaze, the struggling man in red robes suddenly turned to ashes.

Another notification popped up in front of Gu An, but it was insignificant compared to the lifespan granted by the Black Emperor.

"Let's go."

Gu An spoke, then stepped out, disappearing into the void of space with An Xin in one step.

On the ground, Li Ya and tens of thousands of disciples were still observing. Apart from Li Ya, no one could see the specific situation in the sky.

Li Ya didn't actually see the whole process clearly. He only saw the Black Emperor suddenly appear and then disappear. After a while, the mysterious red-robed man also disappeared.

The battle came to an abrupt end after Gu An appeared.

Li Ya felt relieved. Only by fighting against him and having something to refer to could he truly appreciate Gu An's unfathomable abilities.

A disciple beside him asked cautiously, "Master, the commotion from beyond the heavens has ceased. Has the battle come to a conclusion?"

Li Ya withdrew his gaze and chuckled softly, "Yes, there's a result. We've escaped a calamity. Let the other disciples continue their cultivation. No one will bother us anymore, at least not in this realm."

Upon hearing this, before the disciples nearby could relay the message, disciples from all directions cheered loudly.

Li Ya took a deep breath, recalling Gu An's figure, his heart filled with fighting spirit.

This sudden realization made him feel like he had truly found the right direction, and he was looking forward to the results in the future.

the other side.

Gu An and An Xin had returned to the Wushi Dojo. The master and disciple walked along the mountain path and talked as usual.

Anxin began to analyze the battle. She felt that she lacked a powerful, devastating ability; she needed the kind of domineering power that could obliterate an enemy with a single strike.

Gu An laughed at her greed, telling her to create it herself. He actually possessed this ability, but he hoped An Xin could forge her own path. If she truly couldn't, then he would teach her.

An Xin had no intention of asking Gu An for instruction. She wanted to rely on her Immortal Emperor Eye to create, which would be her next cultivation goal, and she was looking forward to it.

"From now on, you should continue your seclusion."

Gu An suddenly said that taking An Xin with him was always a bit inconvenient, but he had been able to take her with him for so many years, which was enough. An Xin had indeed learned a lot, so it could be considered a perfect ending.

Anxin never resisted Gu An's arrangements, and never even asked why.

She turned to look at Gu An and asked curiously, "Master, will you continue to save the suffering people in the future?"

Over the years, they have traveled to many places. In addition to slaying demons and monsters, they also leave behind opportunities. In fact, compared to their own good fortune, doing good deeds and accumulating merit gives her a greater sense of accomplishment.

"Yeah, I'll go for another walk. Anyway, I don't have much to do most of the time."

"Aren't you afraid the Heavenly Court will find out?"

"I was afraid, so I could only come quietly and do what I could. I didn't really want to do any great deeds, just to fill the void in my heart."

Gu An's answer made An Xin feel at ease. Even though her master was already very strong, he could still frankly say that he was very afraid of the Heavenly Court. This was something she could learn from.

The master and disciple chatted casually as they crossed mountains and rivers. In the boundless Wushi Daochang, they appeared small and easily obscured by the vast greenery.

……

Inside the magnificent palace, a starry sky hangs above, and countless golden dragons coil around it, their golden light illuminating the hall and making it incredibly bright.

Xuanyuan Renzun was sitting cross-legged on a high platform directly in front of the main hall. Behind him was a circular screen displaying a scene of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers. A great river cascaded down from the highest mountain peak, flowing through one mountain after another, with beautiful starry sea scenery along the way, a truly magnificent sight.

This barrier is not large, but upon closer inspection, it appears incredibly vast.

At this moment, a figure flew into the main hall; it was an old immortal.

It was none other than the Immortal Cixuan.

He came to the steps, bowed to the Venerable Xuanyuan, and then looked up, only to see that his face was full of anxiety.

"Your Highness, if this continues, you will surely be doomed!" Cixuan the Immortal said through gritted teeth.

Xuanyuan Renzun slowly opened his eyes. He looked at Cixuan Laoxian and said self-deprecatingly, "Do you think I still have a way to turn things around? This is the Heavenly Court, and even Wushi Zushi cannot interfere."

Cixuan the Immortal continued, “Your Highness, have you forgotten your master? You have no way out. You must take a gamble. Even if not for yourself, you must fight for the sake of all living beings in the Three Thousand Great Worlds. This is your immortal duty, which cannot be disobeyed or ignored. Otherwise, Heaven will punish you. This is also the Supreme Emperor’s plan.”

Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Renzun's eyes flickered.

"Your Highness, I know that the Supreme One must have left you a way. Even if you cannot leave this cold palace, you still have a way to contact him, right?" Cixuan the Immortal asked expectantly.

It wasn't just that he served Xuanyuan Renzun; his disciples, his descendants, and countless other karmic connections followed him and relied on Xuanyuan Renzun. He couldn't afford to lose.

Besides his descendants, other immortals and gods also hoped that he would convey a message to Xuanyuan Renzun, urging him to cheer up and not give up.

Giving up means utter ruin!

The immortals and gods of Heaven are immortal and live freely above all living beings, but the struggles within Heaven are far more dangerous than those on Earth.

(End of this chapter)