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

Chapter 962 Different
The Supreme Being of the Mortal World sensed Gu An's gaze, which stirred anticipation within him.

They toiled day after day, spending most of their time meditating and seeking enlightenment. Living such a life, they couldn't sense Gu An's malice. In their eyes, Gu An was mysterious.

When Gu An is looking at him, he wonders if Gu An wants to talk to him.
He still longed for this kind of life to end, and he even wondered if Gu An was testing them.

The existence that was even more powerful than him, yet did not kill him, was naturally beyond his comprehension.

He wasn't the only one; other servants of distinguished origin also had similar fantasies.

Unfortunately, Gu An merely glanced at them once before continuing on his way.

Everyone felt a sense of loss as they watched Gu Anyuan's departing figure.

For Gu An now, picking mature herbs is still a very interesting thing. He enjoys it and feels very satisfied as his lifespan increases.

After a busy half-day, Gu An brought the Ephemeral Flower Ghost Mother to a grove of trees and instructed her in cultivation.

Although the Ghost Mother of the Ephemeral Flower was busy with various matters, she cultivated whenever she had time. The appearance of the Supreme Being of the Mortal World and others put even more pressure on her.

She wasn't afraid of not being able to control these people, but rather afraid of bringing shame to her master.

The lower her cultivation level, the more likely she is to lower her master's standing.

After Gu An guided her into a state of enlightenment, he looked up and admired the scenery in the woods. He had been to this woods before, but every time he sat here, he could see different scenery.

As he looked around, his gaze drifted into the distance.

Since capturing the Great Boundless Demon Ancestor, Gu An has occasionally taken time to observe the heavens and look into the depths of chaos.

Even though he had already seen the Great Boundless Demon Ancestor located outside the Chaos, when he looked at the Chaos, the Chaos was infinitely large.

Chaos is infinitely vast, yet there exists a universe beyond chaos. This is a very complex spatial phenomenon that arouses Gu An's deep curiosity.

……

In the Heavenly Court, inside a vast palace, Yang Jian, clad in silver armor and a black robe, walked majestically, carrying a three-pointed, double-edged sword.

His gaze swept over everything along the way, filled with curiosity.

The main hall was filled with magical energy, making the space seem even larger, filled with all things in the universe, and with a special spiritual energy surging within. Stepping inside felt like walking on clouds, and looking up, one could see a dazzling starry sky, mesmerizing and beautiful.

Yang Jian walked up to the steps and looked up at the white-robed figure sitting cross-legged on them. He smiled, raised his hand in greeting, and said, "Yang Jian greets Senior Uncle Li!"

The figure in white robes was none other than Li Ya!

Li Ya kept staring at Yang Jian, his heart filled with emotion.

After becoming an immortal, he realized how deep the difference between immortals and mortals was. He had also been lost at times, but he ultimately chose to stick to his original intention: to change the Heavenly Court and the Way of Heaven.

Looking at Yang Jian again, he realized that Yang Jian had become an immortal hundreds of millions of years earlier than himself, which made him marvel at Gu An's remarkable abilities.

After a brief reminiscing, Li Ya asked, "Do you know where Junior Brother Gu is now?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, I don't know, and I also want to find him."

Li Ya gave him a deep look, then asked, "Yang Jian, what is your opinion of the Heavenly Court now?"

Upon hearing his inquiry, Yang Jian composed himself and replied earnestly, "I am merely a Star Lord, serving the God of Longevity. The God of Longevity never allows me to get involved in the internal struggles of the Heavenly Court. He once said something to me that might be helpful to my master." "What did he say?"

He said that no matter who wins or loses, in the Heavenly Court, anyone who participates in the struggle is destined to be a loser.

Yang Jian said earnestly that he had also heard about the turmoil caused by Li Ya. He admired this senior brother very much. He dared to speak wildly when he first arrived, causing the entire Heavenly Court to discuss him.

Yang Jian was once a renowned genius in the mortal world, but after arriving in the Heavenly Court, he realized how mediocre he was.

Before becoming immortals, every immortal was a legendary figure in their respective realms, or even an invincible being in their time. Without the guidance of a master, they would not be qualified to become immortals.

His understanding of Li Ya was still based on the Tianling Great World period. He knew something about the Merit Immortal and thought that Li Ya became an immortal by virtue of his merits. He was worried that Li Ya's understanding of the Heavenly Court was not clear enough, so he came to give Li Ya some pointers.

Li Ya's outrageous words were already drawing him into the internal struggles of the Heavenly Court, and Yang Jian always felt that there was a transcendent being behind it all.

When Li Ya first stepped into the Lingxiao Palace, why did the new Heavenly Emperor ask him what he thought of the Heavenly Court?
The intention behind this cannot be investigated too deeply!

After hearing Yang Jian's words, Li Ya understood his unspoken meaning. Although Li Ya had not encountered any trouble during his time as an immortal, he had already felt the rejection from the celestial gods and immortals.

To this day, Yang Jian is the first deity to visit him, which is enough to show the Heavenly Court's rejection of him.

However, Li Ya was not worried. He had already become an immortal and was free from all constraints. As long as he continued to do good deeds and accumulate merit, no immortal or god could do anything to him.

Only by becoming a Merit Immortal can one truly understand the power of a Merit Immortal.

“A supreme immortal has hosted a banquet and invited many immortals and gods to attend, including several other meritorious immortals. Uncle-Master Li, would you like to come with me to take a look? Perhaps this will deepen your understanding of the Heavenly Court,” Yang Jian continued to ask.

Li Ya raised an eyebrow, hesitatingly asking, "Would it be a trouble for you if I went?"

He wanted to interact with other immortals and gods. After all, he couldn't understand the Heavenly Court just by sitting in the Dao Palace. And how could he change the Heavenly Court if he didn't understand it?

He couldn't change the Heavenly Court on his own, so he needed to make friends with like-minded people and gather strength.

Other meritorious immortals are excellent choices.

"No, don't worry. This is something the Divine Lord instructed me to do. Even the Immortal of Merit has gone, so no one will say anything if you go," Yang Jian said, shaking his head.

Li Ya hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded, and smiled, saying, "Yang Jian, you're very thoughtful."

He felt that Yang Jian was using the authority of that deity to help him integrate into the Heavenly Court. If that was the deity's intention, why didn't the deity come in person?
His celestial rank is higher than that of the Star Lords, so sending a Star Lord to win him over is actually a sign of contempt.

"Uncle-Master Li, could you tell me about Zhongtian? How did you become an Immortal of Merit? I've been to Zhongtian, but unfortunately, I didn't stay for very long," Yang Jian asked with a smile, his face full of curiosity.

The celestial beings and gods of the Heavenly Court were very interested in Zhongtian, which was known as the center of the Heavenly Dao. Often, some celestial beings and gods would secretly descend to the mortal world to travel to Zhongtian.

Li Ya naturally wouldn't refuse Yang Jian's request, so he began by recounting his own ascension to the heavens.

Yang Jian listened attentively; Li Ya's path to immortality was far more difficult than he had imagined.

Upon hearing that Li Ya had also founded a Taoist sect, Yang Jian's admiration for him rose to another level.

This Uncle Li is truly ambitious and persevering!

Yang Jian had met another merit immortal before, who was arrogant and had been corrupted by the atmosphere of the Heavenly Court. Therefore, he hoped that Li Ya could become a merit immortal who was different from others.

(End of this chapter)