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

Chapter 967 The Immortal Position of the Merit Immortal
The Eternal Great Thousand Venerable remained silent for a long time before finally coming to his senses. Now, it wasn't just Gu An who frightened him, but Hong Yi as well.

With Gu An's protection, once Hong Yi becomes a saint, he will be dead if he comes looking for him again.

No!

This cause and effect must be resolved!
The Eternal Great Thousand Venerable's eyes flickered as he fell into deep thought.

Continuing to scheme against Hongyi is absolutely suicidal.

The Eternal Great Thousand Venerable felt there was still room for maneuver, because Hongyi had not yet grown up.

Since Hongyi's growth is predetermined, why doesn't he help her during her growth process and make up for it by constantly showing goodwill?

In any case, he could no longer suppress Hongyi. Facing the Sage, he could only try to please him; a direct confrontation would surely lead to his death.

After figuring it out, the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable raised his right hand, and a silver lotus flower flew out from his palm. This silver lotus flower floated out, crossed time and space, and fell into a dark void.

"Ancestor, I need help."

The voice of the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable emanated from the silver lotus, his tone returning to its usual indifference.

……

The next morning, Gu An came to find Hong Yi and received Hong Yi's answer. She changed her mind and did not want to go with him anymore. She wanted to continue traveling in the human world and concentrate on comprehending the Tao.

Gu An was very pleased, because in his view, as long as Hongyi did not leave the Heavenly Dao, no matter where she went, she would be under his watchful eye, and the two of them would not be separated at all.

He hoped that Hongyi would not become his appendage, but rather live her own life with passion and brilliance.

Hongyi did not disappoint him; his competitive spirit was ignited when he encountered a strong opponent.

"Was I really dead then?"

Hongyi looked at Gu An and asked seriously. The aura of the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable had once reduced her to ashes. She had truly experienced death, but after being resurrected and looking back, it seemed as if it had only been a moment.

Gu An laughed and said, "Does it matter whether it's true or false? The fact that you're alive is true."

Hongyi seemed to be deep in thought.

Gu An continued, "Of course, I wouldn't bear to let you really die."

After saying that, he turned and walked to the corner of the courtyard, ready to play with the little bamboo figures.

An hour later, Gu An began to teach Hongyi cultivation, helping her to reach the Great Luo Immortal realm as soon as possible.

……

Heavenly Court, Lingxiao Palace.

The Heavenly Emperor sat on his throne, his brows furrowed. His gaze was fixed ahead, his pupils reflecting the scenes of the various realms of the Heavenly Dao, switching rapidly between them.

"What happened? Where did that guy go?"

The Heavenly Emperor murmured to himself, referring to the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable.

The Eternal Great Thousand Venerable infiltrated the Heavenly Dao. In fact, he had some awareness of this, but he was not worried that this fellow could destroy the Heavenly Dao, so he wanted to see what tricks this fellow would play.

As a result, the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable disappeared as soon as he entered the Heavenly Dao, and after a short while, he flew out of the Heavenly Dao and returned to Eternity.

Because the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable flew back at full speed, the Heavenly Emperor did not stop him while he hesitated. He knew where the Eternal Venerable was, so he was not in a hurry.

He was now curious about where the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable had gone, and why he had come and gone in such a hurry.

For some reason, he sensed that the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable had been frightened in some way.

He knew the strength of the Eternal Great Thousand Venerable very well. Although he was a piece of trash, he was still the Supreme Fusion Dao Venerable Emperor. There was absolutely no one in the Heavenly Dao who could contend with the Supreme Fusion Dao Venerable Emperor. Not to mention the Heavenly Dao, even in the Chaos, there were very few beings who could contend with this piece of trash.

"Could it be that that guy discovered something, so he sent this piece of trash?"

The Heavenly Emperor's eyes flickered as he thought of a certain eternal being.

He was quite wary of that being, not because the being's strength could threaten him, but because the being could calculate causes and effects that he could not see.

If it weren't for a past good karmic connection with Eternity, he would have destroyed Eternity long ago. Eternity is vast, and the Dao of Eternity is prone to wild antics, which he conveniently used as a weapon.

The more the Heavenly Emperor thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. He didn't know when it started, but the way of Heaven became increasingly unfathomable to him.

Just then, footsteps came from ahead, and Xuanqing Xingjun walked quickly towards the steps and knelt down to worship the Heavenly Emperor.

"Get up."

The Heavenly Emperor spoke, his expression indifferent.

Xuanqing Xingjun looked up at the Heavenly Emperor and muttered to himself, "This emperor has only been on the throne for a short time, yet he already has the majesty of a Heavenly Emperor."

Could it be that the Heavenly Emperor is a form of inherited destiny?
Xuanqing Xingjun only dared to think this in his heart, his face showing utmost respect.

"How is the matter of the Immortal of Merit progressing?" the Heavenly Emperor asked.

Xuanqing Xingjun began to answer truthfully, but in his heart he was thinking, "Can anything in this world escape your notice?"

Ever since Taihao became the Heavenly Emperor, he has found that his relationship with the Heavenly Emperor is becoming increasingly distant.

Once upon a time, when the Heavenly Emperor was still the Son of Heaven, they often drank and made merry. He knew that the Heavenly Emperor's dignity needed to be maintained, but when they were alone, the Heavenly Emperor still treated him this way, which made him feel somewhat wronged and dissatisfied.

Even though he had emotions in his heart, Xuanqing Xingjun dared not show them.

He was still very proud of his status as a meritorious immortal.

Currently, he has selected dozens of meritorious immortals, and most importantly, there are hundreds of candidates. He believes that once these meritorious immortals are in place, they will inevitably influence the Heavenly Court.

Xuanqing Xingjun's cultivation level is not high, nor is his immortal rank, but he has lofty ambitions and wants to become an influential immortal god. He wants to do something for the Heavenly Dao, so he cherishes the Heavenly Dao Immortal Register and will strictly select merit immortals.

After Xuanqing Xingjun finished speaking, the Heavenly Emperor slowly said, "It's not bad, but I plan to refine the immortal positions of the merit immortals a bit more. Simply doing good deeds and accumulating merit in a general way can easily make the merit immortals complacent."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing Xingjun couldn't help but ask, "What are the different celestial ranks?"

Assigning specific immortal positions to the Immortals of Merit made Xuanqing Star Lord feel uneasy.

What makes the "Merit Immortal" so appealing is its freedom. Once you have a specific immortal position, how is that any different from the previous immortals and gods?
He had something on his mind, but dared not say it aloud.

"It's up to you."

The Heavenly Emperor looked down at Xuanqing Star Lord and spoke calmly.

Xuanqing Xingjun's heart skipped a beat. Having spent so long in the Heavenly Court, and with his master's guidance, he knew that the Heavenly Emperor's arrangement was definitely to test him.

If he doesn't do well, he will be doomed.

Xuanqing Xingjun asked cautiously, "How are the upper and lower limits determined?"

The Heavenly Emperor replied, "It can reach the twenty-seventh heaven above and the ninth heaven below."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing Xingjun's eyes lit up, and he immediately had many ideas, becoming more and more excited as he thought about them.

……

Under a blue sky and white clouds, on a cliff, Gu An and Su Han stood side by side, admiring the bustling city below.

"Grandmaster, if you were to ascend to immortality, what kind of immortal do you think you would be best suited to be?" Su Han asked curiously.

In recent years, new discussions have emerged regarding the Merit Immortal, which is said to have different immortal servants, sparking debate among various Taoist temples.

Gu An asked with a smile, "Then what kind of immortal do you think I'm suited to be?"

Su Han chuckled and said, "I think Grandmaster could become the Heavenly Emperor!"

boom!
A sudden clap of thunder startled Su Han, who shuddered and quickly looked around.

Gu An's lips curled up. This thunderclap was aimed at Su Han's illusion, and only he could feel it. Gu An found it quite amusing to scare him a little.

(End of this chapter)