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

Chapter 975 Immortals and Immortals

Shen Zhen looked at Gu An and asked in confusion, "Where did that sound come from? Was it the appearance of a rare treasure, or were people fighting?"

Gu An casually replied, "A creature has entered the Central Heaven from its edge."

Intrusion?

Shen Zhen raised an eyebrow; it seemed this being had ill intentions.

Given the magnitude of the disturbance, it's estimated that it won't be long before she hears about the trouble that being has caused on the mainland.

She withdrew her gaze and continued to look at Gu An, savoring the Daoist meaning in his swordplay.

The earlier earth-shattering noise caused a great upheaval in Zhongtian, and many powerful figures from various Daoist temples went to investigate. By the time Gu An sheathed his sword, a great battle had broken out.

This major battle was not worth Gu An's attention.

The battle between chaos and the Heavenly Dao has not yet truly begun; he anticipates the great war to come.

In that great war, all the heavens and the realms of the Heavenly Dao will be at war, and no place will be spared. The Heavenly Emperor had foreseen this calamity, but he underestimated its intensity.

In Gu An's view, this was not the Heavenly Emperor's fault. The Heavenly Emperor had been cautious enough, but things did not go as planned.

If one does not become a saint, one will eventually meet one's end.

Gu An sheathed the Qinghong Sword, then walked out of the courtyard and headed down the mountain.

No matter how many upheavals there are in the world, they cannot affect his plan to collect medicinal herbs.

the other side.

Fangcun Island.

Ancestor Zhenyuan stood on the cliff, gazing at the horizon, his brows furrowed.

Xuanwu stood on the beach, turned to look at the True Essence Ancestor, and asked loudly, "True Essence, what do you see?"

The True Origin Ancestor's positive attitude towards cultivation did not affect Xuanwu. Whenever Xuanwu tried to muster his energy for arduous cultivation, he could not persist for long before giving up.

He enjoys fishing, sleeping, and swimming in the sea; there are many things he finds more interesting than cultivation.

“Something has entered the Central Heaven. It is releasing a kind of power, which is very strange, like some kind of power of the Great Dao.”

"The True Essence Ancestor replied, his pupils reflecting the scene of the battle."

Xuanwu blinked and asked, "Will it affect our Fangcun Island?"

"No, because it's too far."

The words of the True Essence Ancestor put Xuanwu at ease, and he plunged into the ocean and disappeared.

The True Origin Ancestor paid no attention to this and continued to observe the battle in the distance. The power of the Great Dao made him feel very uncomfortable, and his intuition told him that Zhongtian was about to face trouble again.

After watching for a while, he withdrew his gaze and turned to walk towards his courtyard.

He just wants to break through as soon as possible.

Great talents emerge in the world in endless succession, but his vision extends beyond the central heavens; he has set his sights on a grander goal.

……

After a thousand years of absence, Xuanqing Xingjun finally returned. When the Ephemeral Flower Ghost Mother went to greet him, the second-generation disciples all gathered outside Gu An's courtyard, eagerly awaiting his arrival. At the same time, they discussed what kind of immortal position Xuanqing Xingjun would bring.

When Xuanqing Xingjun arrived at Wuzhong Mountain and saw so many disciples gathered there, he stood tall and proud, full of confidence. This time, he was very confident.

When he arrived at the courtyard gate, his smile vanished, and he felt nervous when he was actually facing the Master Wushi.

He took a deep breath, then walked into the courtyard and came to Gu An's door. He bowed and said, "Ancestor, I requested a higher celestial rank from His Majesty, and His Majesty agreed. He has established the title of Merit-Suppressing God Heavenly Lord for you, allowing you to reside in the Twenty-Nine Heavens. Your celestial rank is higher than that of the Supreme Immortal, and you can oversee all the celestial officials of the Divine Steed lineage, including the Heavenly Kings." Merit-Suppressing God Heavenly Lord!

This title brought smiles to the faces of the second-generation disciples.

That sounds great; its status is higher than that of a supreme immortal, making it even more prestigious.

As for why it's not the Heavenly Dao Supreme, they can understand it. After all, the Heavenly Dao Supreme is on par with the Heavenly Emperor, so how could one reach the top immediately after becoming an immortal?
Although they were satisfied, they still needed to see how Gu An would respond.

bang-

Gu An's door suddenly opened, and his voice drifted out:

"come in."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing Xingjun's face lit up with joy, and he immediately went inside.

Gu An's attic was not dark inside. Sunlight streamed in through the windows, making the room bright and the decorations tasteful. As soon as Xuanqing Xingjun entered, he felt an indescribable atmosphere that invigorated him and calmed his mind.

He saw Gu An sitting at the table, and Gu An was just as perfect as he had imagined.

He has a young and handsome face, and although he is not strong, he gives people a feeling of being as steady as Mount Tai, and you can't feel his aura at all.

Gu An, dressed in white, was sipping tea. He looked up at Xuanqing Xingjun with a smile on his face.

Xuanqing Xingjun strode forward, came to the table, and bowed to Gu An.

"Sit down."

Gu An smiled, making Xuanqing Xingjun more relaxed, and then sat down.

Xuanqing Star Lord raised his hand, took out the Merit Steed Token, placed it on the table, and said, "This is the Merit Steed Token, which is a symbol of your immortal position and represents your immortal authority."

He was very respectful to Gu An, and he was full of expectations. He wondered what changes Gu An would bring to the Immortal of Merit after becoming an immortal, and how he would impact the structure of the Heavenly Court.

Gu An did not accept the Merit Steed Token. He looked at Xuanqing Star Lord and asked, "What do you think a Merit Immortal should be like?"

Xuanqing Xingjun's expression turned serious, and he said, "The Immortal of Merit should naturally prioritize merit, follow the righteous path, and accumulate good deeds for all living beings."

"How does the rate of increase in merit of the immortals who enter the Heavenly Court compare to their rate of increase before entering the Heavenly Court?"

Gu An's question caused Xuanqing Xingjun's expression to freeze instantly.

Although he spends most of his time in Zhongtian, he can sense the merit levels of the merit immortals through the Heavenly Dao Immortal Register.

In fact, after the merit immortals became immortals, their merits all stopped.

Including the first meritorious immortal, Li Ya.

The immortals who have accumulated merit may have different difficulties and troubles, but the fact is that after they become immortals, their merits stagnate.

Xuanqing Xingjun suddenly realized that the merit immortals seemed to be no different from the gods, except that the former relied on the merit of the Heavenly Dao, while the latter relied on the fortune of the Heavenly Court.

He hesitated, unsure how to defend himself.

"You hope that the Immortal of Merit will work tirelessly for the common people, but if I become the Immortal of Merit, I will not do as you wish. Are you sure you want to hand over this immortal position to me?"

Gu An looked at Xuanqing Xingjun with a half-smile and asked, "This star lord is too idealistic and doesn't have a deep enough understanding of people's hearts and interests."

He thought that as long as there were enough meritorious immortals, the heavenly gods and immortals would follow the tide and do good together. In reality, it's not that easy.

Xuanqing Xingjun's expression shifted between light and dark. Gu An's words had shocked him, but he did not hesitate. He immediately replied, "I am certain. I believe in merit. People's hearts are unpredictable and hard to see through, but merit does not lie. Even if the motives are different, the existence of merit proves that it has indeed helped the common people."

In the end, his eyes hardened; he was convincing himself.

(End of this chapter)