Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Chapter 1120: Chapter 1111: The Strongest Creation

The Sage Calamity inflicted unprecedented damage upon the Heavenly Dao, yet the speed at which it recovered far surpassed any previous catastrophe, soon turning this past event into legend in the Mortal World.

For the Immortal Gods of the Heavenly Realm, this disaster had just ended, with Immortal Gods being exiled daily and new Immortals ascending every day.

On this day, within the Palace of the Polestar.

Emperor Hong Yang stood in the hall, looking at the elderly Celestial Emperor, his brow furrowed.

Before the Saints’ attack, the Celestial Emperor had said that he could not protect the Saint Realm, so Emperor Hong Yang had been worried about the Celestial Emperor. Upon seeing him today, his mood instantly turned heavy.

His greatest fear had come to pass.

The Celestial Emperor looked at Emperor Hong Yang, smiled, and said, “You need not worry. I am merely suffering from a damaged Holy Heart, not dying. I can still guard the Celestial Court for many Eras. I summoned you today not to ask you to look after my lineage but to discuss a plan. The future Heavenly Dao will be substantial, and the mandates of the Celestial Court will be greater. I need your help to share the burden.”

Upon hearing this, Emperor Hong Yang breathed a sigh of relief and replied, “I have little interest in power; perhaps Father should cultivate other royal brothers?”

The struggle within the Heavenly Family has long been an enduring topic within the Celestial Court. Emperor Hong Yang had heard much of it, how many Sons of Heaven fought to a bloody breakthrough for the Celestial Emperor’s position, where only one could ascend per generation, excruciatingly cruel.

Emperor Hong Yang was not interested in the position of Celestial Emperor; he sought his own cultivation.

Since the end of the Sage Calamity, he had a vague feeling, sensing he was freer yet increasingly insecure. This sense of gain and loss urgently compelled him to grow stronger, leaving him with no mind for other matters.

“Do not rush; upon becoming a Saint, one will open up a Dao Universe. The so-called Dao Universe is the Heavenly Dao, is Chaos. Sooner or later, you need to observe All Living Beings; mere seclusion will trap you in a bottleneck. Early accumulation of insights is crucial, wait too long, and your perspective and thoughts will be different, concealing you within a self-imposed cocoon.”

With earnestness, the Celestial Emperor spoke, truly filled with expectations for Emperor Hong Yang.

Although he had orchestrated Hong Yang’s ascension to Son of Heaven, over the years, a genuine father-son relationship had formed.

Upon hearing his words, Emperor Hong Yang could not help but raise an eyebrow and ask, “Truly?”

The Celestial Emperor replied grumpily, “Why would I deceive you?”

For some reason, seeing the Celestial Emperor in such a demeanor brought Emperor Hong Yang a bit of joy, proving their father-son bond was unlike others.

He cherished the Celestial Emperor showing genuine emotion before him.

“Very well, I shall do it,” Emperor Hong Yang responded.

The Celestial Emperor smiled and then began to outline his plan.

Emperor Hong Yang listened attentively, and as he heard more, his expression drastically changed, looking at the Celestial Emperor in shock, not expecting such ambition from him.

…

In the early morning, Gu An was strolling by the river, with the Great Profound Yin Dominator following closely.

“Will the Heavenly Dao swallow Chaos?”

This inquiry from the Great Profound Yin Dominator made Gu An smile, not halting his steps.

“Indeed, the Celestial Emperor harbors such ambition, but he cannot achieve it. When Chaos allowed the existence of the Heavenly Dao for so long, their relationship ceased to be adversarial. The previous calamity was merely the Taoist Master acting recklessly, surpassing the natural evolution of the Great Dao.”

Gu An answered softly, his gaze already seeing the future of Chaos.

The Great Profound Yin Dominator had seen certain patterns, hence the inquiry, and asked, “Chaos seems to be evolving into something different from the Dao Universe?”

“Yes, the future Chaos will surpass the Dao Universe, accommodating more Dao Universes. As Dao Universes multiply, Chaos will strengthen. Naturally, the stronger Chaos becomes, the greater its protection over this Dao Universe, where Chaos could turn into a stage for Saints.”

While speaking, Gu An looked at the nearby river, noticing a carp following him, occasionally blowing bubbles at the river’s surface.

With a casual wave towards the carp, it halted, its scales shimmering in rainbow hues.

The Great Profound Yin Dominator was accustomed to Gu An’s casual gestures of creation and asked, “Doesn’t this worry you that the Taoist Master might surpass the Saint Realm using the creation of Chaos and pose a threat to you?”

Gu An laughed, “Rather than thinking about restraining enemies, think about improving. Chaos indeed evolves towards greater creation, but do you know where the strongest creation lies?”

“Where is it?”

“In the Wushi Realm.”

Gu An’s response left the Great Profound Yin Dominator in silence. He did not believe Gu An was exaggerating; he was merely curious about what Gu An had accomplished to be so confident in observing the strengthening of Chaos.

Suddenly, he wished to visit the Wushi Realm.

At this moment, Qing Feng ran out of the forest ahead, urgently saying, “Master, something’s wrong! Hongqian Ancestor has been captured by a Demon!”

Hearing this, Gu An had not yet reacted when the Great Profound Yin Dominator couldn’t hold back laughter.

The now-Saint Hongqian Ancestor would not encounter danger in Chaos; it was evident this was due to his playful nature.

“Captured, then captured—better if he’s eaten!” the Great Profound Yin Dominator chuckled.

Gu An laughed meaningfully, “You could calculate it, see if you can unravel this affair.”

Upon hearing this, the Great Profound Yin Dominator felt puzzled; being unable to decipher the Cause and Effect of fellow Saint Hongqian Ancestor was expected, wasn’t it?

Despite his confusion, he complied.

Soon, his expression subtly changed.

Though unable to fully comprehend Hongqian Ancestor’s Cause and Effect, he sensed another Saint’s Cause and Effect intertwining with Hongqian Ancestor’s.

A Saint infiltrating Chaos?

The Great Profound Yin Dominator grew tense; although Hongqian Ancestor had just entered the Saint Realm, he wouldn’t let a Saint suppress him, especially when he had heard no disturbance beforehand.

To quietly subdue Hongqian Ancestor, could it be another terrifying presence akin to the Taoist Master appearing?

“The previous commotion indeed stirred some ancient existences. Since this fellow is curious, let’s go see,”

Gu An casually smiled before turning toward Qing Feng.

Seeing this, Qing Feng hurriedly led the way.

The Great Profound Yin Dominator transmitted, “Master, that which captured Hongqian, how does it compare to the Taoist Master?”

Gu An replied, “Slightly inferior, but the gap is not significant.”

Upon hearing this, the Great Profound Yin Dominator felt both astonished and relieved.

The masterful power of the Taoist Master was unforgettable, yet to think another Saint could match such terror.

Fortunate that the adversary’s Dao Practice does not exceed the Taoist Master, deeming them no opponent for the Master.

Thereupon.

In a cave hundreds of miles away, Hongqian Ancestor was entwined by a white giant python, unable to move, gritting his teeth furiously, trembling all over, displaying none of a Saint’s demeanor.

He looked at the white-clothed woman in front of him, her back to him, and asked, “Who are you, and why do you appear here?”

His heart was in a panic; as a Saint, to be suppressed utterly resistant rendered him exceedingly aggrieved.