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

Chapter 992: Chapter 984: Demon-Subduing Manifestation Shengtian Heavenly Monarch

Settle down?

Upon hearing the words of Jiucang Heavenly Monarch, the expression of Red Dust Supreme was rather peculiar.

He didn’t believe Jiucang Heavenly Monarch’s nonsense; he knew this fellow wanted to avoid the possible calamity that might occur in the Celestial Court.

Red Dust Supreme shook his head, feeling even more disdainful of Jiucang Heavenly Monarch.

This Supreme Immortal is usually extremely arrogant, but when truly facing a crisis in the Celestial Court, he becomes so cowardly.

Without much persuasion, he turned and left.

Even if he believed this period was meaningful, he wouldn’t stay; he had more important things to do, especially as changes arrived in the Celestial Court—this was his opportunity.

Red Dust Supreme didn’t say goodbye to the other oppressed ones; under the envious eyes of many, he walked into the distance. Even though wearing plain clothes, the supreme aura of Celestial Dao Venerable that he nurtured over countless ages gradually emerged, startling many in secret.

What is the origin of this fellow?

Jiucang Heavenly Monarch continued to lift his head, gazing at the celestial vault, pondering something unknown.

…

Within a grand hall, Yang Jian sat in the guest seat, turning to look at Tian Hao who sat atop the main seat, his eyes filled with a trace of admiration.

Tian Hao wore a robe of silver jade white, crowned with a white jade cap edged with gold, intricately adorned with two dragons, vibrant and lively.

He sat, exuding an aura of supreme dominance, as if he himself were the Celestial Emperor.

Yang Jian could feel the incredibly profound cultivation level of Tian Hao, possibly not inferior to Eternal Life Venerable, leaving him amazed, pondering how Tian Hao in this life cultivated to such a powerful degree.

Since entering the Celestial Court, Yang Jian had never relaxed; besides completing missions, he spent nearly all his time on cultivation. Even among the Star Monarchs, his cultivation level was top-notch.

Taiqing Golden Immortal!

“Junior Brother, although I was not in the Celestial Court previously, I’ve heard quite a bit regarding your exploits, especially from our master, who greatly appreciates you.”

Tian Hao with a gentle smile said, even though speaking lightly, a sense of celestial majesty seemed to accompany his voice, vaguely echoing like thunder.

Yang Jian understood that the master referred to was Eternal Life Venerable; if it were Gu An, then he was the mentor.

“I am merely striving to complete the tasks assigned by the Divine Venerable.” Yang Jian shook his head and replied.

The brothers began exchanging pleasantries; in fact, they weren’t well acquainted. When Yang Jian became a disciple, An Hao had already left the Supreme Sect, but he grew up hearing An Hao’s legends and later heard how An Hao sacrificed himself to save all living beings, causing him sadness.

It was Eternal Life Venerable who informed him about everything regarding An Hao, and he, unchanged by the fact that An Hao was the Son of Heaven, maintained an admiration for An Hao.

After the formalities, Tian Hao’s demeanor became solemn, revealing his predicament to Yang Jian, hoping Yang Jian would take it seriously.

The Celestial Emperor had already designated Tian Hao as the Manifest Holy Heavenly Monarch Against Demons, ranking among the Supreme Immortals, destined to wage a lengthy battle in chaos.

In his view, the Celestial Emperor does not genuinely value him, but rather uses him as a scapegoat, intending him to perish amidst chaos, consequently making it exceedingly difficult for him to recruit other Immortal Gods to aid him.

As a Supreme Immortal, he barely has a hundred usable Immortal Gods under his command, already becoming a jest within the Celestial Court; numerous Immortal Gods await his downfall.

Yang Jian’s expression was resolute as he declared, “We are brethren, so naturally, I will assist you; if Master knew, he would surely instruct me likewise.”

“Moreover, I believe this isn’t a dead end; recently there have been many rumors about chaos. The more crises, the more opportunities; perhaps staying in the Celestial Court is even riskier.”

His words surprised Tian Hao, for he hadn’t expected Yang Jian to possess such an understanding of the Celestial Court.

Yang Jian genuinely believed the Celestial Court was indeed the most perilous place; Immortal Gods seemingly immortal, yet such is true only externally, as inner strife in the Celestial Court constantly ensues, perilous in the extreme. An incorrect allegiance can lead to suppression regardless of cultivation strength.

Many Immortal Gods don’t even know their mistakes but end up implicated, subjected to heavenly retribution.

Several close friends of Yang Jian in the Celestial Court perished amid factional disputes; the most critical aspect is he does not even know who or how to avenge.

Tian Hao chuckled, responding, “If so, I won’t refuse. But before that, I’d like to entrust you with a task.”

“What task?” Yang Jian asked curiously.

Tian Hao raised his hand, gesturing from afar, and two silhouettes appeared within the hall—unexpectedly Liu An and Wei Ye.

Upon appearing, both were somewhat bewildered, instinctively scanning their surroundings.

“These two are talents I recruited from the mortal world; they have yet to receive the Celestial Court’s destiny. I wish you’d mentor them for a time, teaching them master’s combat technique.”

Tian Hao smiled as he spoke, upon hearing this, Yang Jian began to recognize the pair Liu An.

Liu An and Wei Ye immediately paid respects to Yang Jian; while unfamiliar with Yang Jian, figures personally entrusted by the Celestial Emperor must indeed be extraordinary.

Yang Jian spoke, “Given that they are people of importance to Senior Brother, I will naturally exert myself fully.”

He looked at Liu An and Wei Ye, his gaze becoming fierce, “I am called Yang Jian; from now on, you shall follow me for cultivation.”

Yang Jian?

The expressions of Liu An and Wei Ye turned peculiar, drawing upon distant memories.

Celestial Court, Yang Jian…

Was it the two characters of their imaginations?

Though their hearts brimmed with curiosity, they quickly moved, immediately expressing thanks to Yang Jian.

…

Internally, the Celestial Court was surging, also affecting Central Heaven and all heavens and myriad realms.

Some forces rapidly rose, some Daoist lineages vanished in an instant, even the Great Dao River churned as if the Great Dao were in fear.

Time swiftly fled in such a backdrop.

An additional millions of years passed.

In the mountain wilds, Gu An and Hong Yi walked side by side, the flowers and grass along the path growing tall, nearly reaching their waists, as if they roamed amidst multicolored hues.

“Impressive, being able to integrate Dao intent within these flowers and grasses is truly an extraordinary divine skill.”

Gu An praised, following his gaze, as the flowers and grasses covered the earth and mountains endlessly; the scenery here transformed by Hong Yi’s divine skills, amidst which reality and illusion blend indistinguishably.

Hong Yi slightly shook her head, saying, “It’s not much, creating such a domain is merely to create a scene for my own enlightenment.”

Having said this, she turned her head towards Gu An, asking, “Recently, how strong is the talent of the living spirit that emerged?”

“Are you referring to the one who caused golden lotuses to spread across the earth, granting blessings from the Heavenly Dao to all living beings?”

“Yes, those golden lotuses indeed contain immense creation; even my current cultivation level is significantly benefited. I’m curious why creation from the Great Dao always seems to emerge in the form of a lotus?”

Hong Yi looked towards Gu An, believing he could resolve her confusion.

Gu An replied, “Because there are indeed lotuses within the Great Dao; in the depths of chaos there are nine lotuses, symbolizing the creations of the Great Dao. Possessing even one offers opportunities surpassing the Immortal Dao.”

“Have you obtained one?”

“Not at all, for creation from the Great Dao is not solely confined to them.”

Thus, the two conversed while continuing forward.

Gu An’s gaze shifted to the celestial vault, observing Tian Hao and Yang Jian encountering peril.

The great calamity of the Celestial Court was about to begin.

This would mark unprecedented dark ages for the Celestial Court, a calamity for Celestial and Heavenly Dao, representing lengthy chaotic ages.

Amidst chaos, vibrant life is paradoxically easier to foster.