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

Chapter 982 The Advantages of Mortals

Within the Lesser Celestial Realm.

Liu An and Wei Ye sat cross-legged on the grass, not far apart, with a canopy of leaves overhead, while the main trunk of the giant tree was very far away from them.

Wei Ye opened his eyes, his gaze radiating coldness. He glanced at Liu An and asked, "Once we arrive in Zhongtian, what are you planning to do?"

Liu An didn't even open his eyes, and said, "I need to find an island first."

What island?

"I can't tell you that."

"You once said that you accidentally went to another world and received a great opportunity. Could that world be Zhongtian?"

Wei Ye frowned and asked. He shared the same feeling as Liu An. He cultivated diligently, had abundant luck, and obtained countless opportunities. However, despite all these advantages, he could not surpass Liu An in cultivation. He often doubted himself. Was he less talented than Liu An?

Liu An opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "Anyway, we're almost at Zhongtian, so I won't lie to you. I have indeed been to Zhongtian and received the inheritance."

Wei Ye frowned even more deeply and pressed on, "How long ago?"

"A long time ago, before our first ascension."

Liu An's answer caused Wei Ye's expression to change slightly.

Just then, a rosy glow appeared ahead, instantly attracting their attention.

At the edge of the earth, a rapidly growing black hole appeared, emitting colorful rays of light. Within the light, they saw illusory scenes of heaven and earth, like petals blooming, assaulting their vision. They also felt a powerful spiritual energy.

Before they could think any further, a murderous aura rushed towards them, causing the two to immediately stand up. They saw a thick fog surging in the black hole on the horizon, and they could vaguely see figures moving at great speed. Even with their cultivation level, they felt dizzy from the sight.

"what is that?"

Liu An's expression was solemn as he muttered to himself, sensing a chilling aura emanating from him.

He had never felt such a terrifying aura before!

Even the master from Fangcun Island has never displayed such an aura!

Wei Ye was equally startled, his face turning pale. He thought someone was trying to force their way into the Lesser Heavenly Realm.

"Ahead lies the Great Dao Void beyond Zhongtian, where a great battle is about to erupt."

A voice came from behind them. They turned around and saw an old man in white robes serving the emperor walking towards them. The two quickly turned around and bowed to the old man.

The white-robed elder stepped between them, his gaze fixed on the spacetime black hole on the horizon, and said, "This is Zhongtian. You should be able to feel your own insignificance. Are you sure you can survive in Zhongtian?"

Liu An was about to reply when he heard the white-robed elder turn to look at him and say, "Although you went to Zhongtian, you went back. This means that the other party did not truly accept you as a disciple, but only saved your life, right?"

Upon hearing this, Liu An's face turned ugly. He couldn't refute it. He knew that Gu An might not care about him; he was just very grateful.

"The development of Zhongtian is actually faster than that of the Three Thousand Great Worlds. In the years since you left, there have been many great changes in the world, and the situation in the world is completely different. With your cultivation level, falling into Zhongtian is nothing."

The old man in white robes looked back at the horizon and said softly.

Wei Ye narrowed his eyes and asked, "What exactly is it that you want to say, senior?"

Liu An also understood the implied meaning in the white-robed old man's words, and his mood became somewhat excited.

If the white-robed elder only wanted to attack them, he wouldn't have brought them here at all. There's only one possibility.

That's because the old man in white robes wanted to recruit them!

Serving the emperor is surely another path to immortality.
Wei Ye shared the same thought. They had seen immortals and gods before, but those were celestial beings who guarded the great world and were not even qualified to enter the Heavenly Court. Compared to the emperor, they were not worth mentioning. How could they not be excited in the face of such an opportunity?
"Serve His Highness and strive for a greater future. From now on, even those you fear will have to bow before you."

The white-robed old man spoke calmly, which made Liu An and his companion's hearts race.

Liu An asked cautiously, "Can our cultivation level match that of the Emperor?"

"Your talent and cultivation are indeed lacking, but you possess an advantage that the people of Zhongtian do not have: your character and will. You come from the mortal realm and have likely encountered more hardships than some immortals and gods. Your will surpasses that of all beings in Zhongtian. This is your advantage. The so-called cultivation is truly about cultivating the mind. Your Highness can bestow upon you everything external."

The old man in white robes' words stirred Liu An and Wei Ye's blood.

Yes!

Their experience and current mindset are their greatest advantages!

The two immediately knelt down, raised their hands to bow to the white-robed elder, and both showed excited expressions.

A smile finally appeared on the old man's face. He took two steps forward, then turned to look at Liu An and the other man, and said, "One day, you will be glad you made this choice."

Both Liu An and Wei Ye showed longing expressions, filled with anticipation, hoping that the white-robed old man's words would come true.

……

The battle between the Great Dao Immortal and the Great Luo Immortal lasted for several months. During this time, the intruder broke into the Central Heaven several times, but was removed by the immortals and gods using their supreme treasures. Even though the immortals and gods reacted quickly, it still resulted in huge casualties in the world.

After the battle ended, the entire world fell silent.

Shen Zhen looked up at the sky and sighed, "In the end, he couldn't withstand the might of the Heavenly Court. I wonder what his fate will be."

Gu An, who was stretching his muscles, replied, "He himself was about to die."

Shen Zhen turned to look at Gu An and asked, "I saw him seemingly sowing some karma earlier. Could that be his true purpose?"

“Yes, I’m glad you can see that.” Gu An glanced at her, nodded and smiled.

"If I can see it, then the gods and immortals should be able to see it too, right?" Shen Zhen hesitated.

"That's not necessarily true; the gods and immortals who can be seen haven't come."

Gu An said meaningfully that Shen Zhen's understanding of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect had surpassed that of many immortals and gods, but Gu An had never revealed it, making her think that her cultivation was still far from complete.

Looking across the vast universe, Shen Zhen's understanding of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect is second only to his, even surpassing that of Fairy Yao Xuan.

Upon hearing Gu An's words, Shen Zhen was unaware of her own power. She was still recalling the immense power of that Dao Ji Luo Immortal. She felt a sense of sorrow emanating from him and was curious about why he had come. However, she did not ask Gu An. She wanted to deduce it herself and use it as a target for her future cultivation.

After exchanging a few words with her, Gu An stepped into the Heavenly Court and arrived at the Heavenly Palace of the Divine Steed of Merit.

He had barely sat down when someone came to visit.

This is a celestial official on a divine steed, dressed in a blue immortal robe, exuding an air of otherworldly grace, riding on clouds.

He came down the steps and bowed to Gu An. Gu An looked down at him calmly.

(End of this chapter)