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Chapter 594: Chapter 587: The Illusory Celestial Court

The Vast Sea churned, and storm clouds obscured the heavens, as bolts of lightning continuously flashed across the sky, creating an overwhelmingly oppressive atmosphere between the heavens and the sea.

Zhang Buku, dressed in a dark red battle armor, levitated mid-air, clutching a long spear. Behind him stood the Divine Exotic Realm Master back-to-back with him. They both stared into the distance where formidable figures blocked every direction, these powerhouses maintaining their distance while conjuring a formation.

Beside Zhang Buku was another figure, positioned five zhang away. This individual’s garments were tattered, his face smeared with grime, and his hair a complete mess, much like a beggar. His frame was frail, yet his face wore a mocking smile amid the encircling enemies, in stark contrast to the tense expressions of Zhang Buku and the Divine Exotic Realm Master.

“Hey, Zhang Buku, see for yourself, wouldn’t you rather give the treasure to me? At least you wouldn’t have to die. Any regrets?” The frail man teased as he looked at Zhang Buku.

Zhang Buku didn’t respond, but the Divine Exotic Realm Master coldly retorted, “Xu You, don’t you have to die as well?”

The thin man named Xu You spread his hands indifferently, “My death doesn’t matter. I’m merely experiencing the Reincarnation Tribulation. If I die, there’s still the next life. You, however, are the real deal. If you die, you truly die.”

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Hearing this, the eyes of the Divine Exotic Realm Master filled with frost.

“All three of you dared to harm my son, no one will escape today!”

A roar, akin to thunder, reverberated beneath the storm clouds, and the vast fury caused the distant clouds to disperse. A statue, larger than mountains and possessing eight arms, closed in. Each arm wielded a divine weapon while a white-robed man with flowing silver hair, ferocious face, and eyes filled with killing intent stood atop the statue’s head.

Zhang Buku looked at the eight-armed statue and said, “Even as a Reincarnation Body, you probably don’t want to die. Let’s fight together, and once we break out, I’ll give you a fair chance to compete for the divine treasure.”

Upon hearing this, Xu You grinned, revealing rows of blackened teeth, and chuckled, “You sure understand the stakes. Let’s break out together then, and don’t fall behind, I won’t look back.”

With that, he turned and walked in the opposite direction toward the eight-armed statue, flying off, and ahead of him were many Cultivators blocking the horizon.

This battle drew the attention of many Great Powers from afar, with Gu An observing from the furthest distance within the Celestial Spirit Great World.

While crafting a Dao Treasure, Gu An watched the battle, focusing mainly on Xu You.

Xu You didn’t lie to Zhang Buku; he truly was a Reincarnation Body.

His original self wasn’t simple; Gu An could sense that their Cultivation Levels were almost equal, and he possessed the Celestial Dao Destiny.

This meant, this person was likely a Celestial God from the Celestial Court.

Had Gu An not broken through to become a Heaven-Opening Daluo Immortal, he might not have been able to see through the cause and effect of Xu You’s original self.

The encounter between Xu You and Zhang Buku was no coincidence, since Zhang Buku was an inheritor of Buddha Immortal, who also had ties with the Celestial Court.

Fortunately, judging from Zhang Buku’s fate, Xu You had no intention of harming him, but rather to support him.

Although curious, Gu An had no intent to probe further.

Xu You was unaware of his existence. Why should he provoke needless trouble?

Even for the topmost Great Powers of the Great Thousand World, the Celestial Court remained an enigma, ethereal and elusive.

Yet in the Three Thousand Great Worlds, many Celestial Gods roamed. Some knew their identities but chose to feign ignorance.

The karma of Celestial Gods was immense. Even with only the Celestial Spirit God guarding the Celestial Spirit Great World, many forces dare not forcibly enter.

It seemed there existed a certain place where, with the right authority’s permission,end ofearthe guardians of the Great Thousand World.

Gu An watched for a while longer before turning his attention away.

His present life was calm; he did not wish to entangle too soon with the Celestial Court.

Unless absolutely necessary, Gu An would not provoke the Celestial Court and aimed to survive within the Celestial Spirit Great World.

Gu An couldn’t help but think of the Celestial Spirit God.

In this life, Bai Sheng, with Su Jin’s help, had already embarked on the path of Immortal Cultivation. Gu An hoped he would possess a heart of compassion; that way, the Celestial Spirit Great World could have a Celestial God.

A Celestial God not only shields the cosmos but also stabilizes the Celestial Court.

Gu An entertained the thought of persuading the Celestial Spirit God because, in pursuit of the Immortal Palace’s treasures, the Celestial Spirit God had violated the principles of the Celestial Gods, indicating a lack of complete loyalty to the Celestial Court.

Although the Celestial Spirit God had once aimed to destroy the Celestial Spirit Great World, that had been a mission assigned by the Celestial Court, which he had delayed for many years.

Across the ages, whenever a threat to the Celestial Spirit Great World emerged, the Celestial Spirit God didn’t wait for explanations; he just executed them. This approach, at least, spared many beings from numerous calamities.

“Celestial Spirit God, I truly look forward to your future. I hope you won’t disappoint me. If it doesn’t work out, I might have to slay a god.”

Gu An thought to himself and a smile appeared on his face.

Before that, he would continue to enjoy a peaceful life.

When Xiao Lan naturally awakened her past life memories, he would let her choose whether to stay in the Daoist Field of the Beginningless or continue to traverse the world.

Nowadays, the Celestial Spirit Great World seemed small in Gu An’s eyes, where he was omnipotent and could dominate everything.

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The Enlightenment Convention lasted a full five years, each dojo had its own Enlightenment Platform, and those who excelled in Enlightenment were announced throughout the cities, becoming renowned across the world.

Xiao Lan did not disappoint, her comprehension of the Great Dao touched the Stele, marking her prominence, and Gu An could see Sage Su and her fellow cultivators ecstatic at her side.

Sage Su was usually composed and even somewhat aloof, but faced with Xiao Lan’s remarkable achievements, she couldn’t maintain her composure, fortunately, Xiao Lan did not witness that scene.

The Dao Court was vast, with tens of thousands of branches, and the Enlightenment Convention was similar to the imperial examination in the Human World, an opportunity for disciples to change their fate, even those disciples with mediocre Spiritual Root Qualification harbored hope, as the Dao Court valued comprehension of the Great Dao more.

Only after the end of the Enlightenment Convention did Xiao Lan awaken.

Gu An accompanied her off the platform, and they were soon met by Sage Su and other mentors.

“Come, let me take you to meet the Great Powers of our sect, your comprehension has been recognized by the higher-ups, my disciple, you are truly going to become a prodigy of the Dao Court!” Sage Su grasped Xiao Lan’s hand, excitedly said.

Xiao Lan hesitated and looked towards Gu An, who winked at her and said, “Go on, it’s not a goodbye. When you return, we’ll have a good chat.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lan’s face bloomed into a smile, and she nodded immediately.

Sage Su pulled Xiao Lan and flew away quickly, other Great Cultivators began to attend to their own disciples, and seeing that they had nothing to discuss with him, Gu An turned and left.

“Gu An, right? You better be prepared. Xiao Lan will soon soar to great heights and become an existence that both you and even we will look up to,” said a middle-aged Daoist, watching Gu An’s departing figure and suddenly spoke.

Gu An did not stop walking, his departing silhouette made the other Great Cultivators shake their heads, thinking he was being stubborn, little did they know how fragile emotions are in the face of time and talent.

The journey of Immortal Cultivation is about mastering the Dao Heart and dominating instincts. When cultivators overcome their emotions and desires, they naturally make the most beneficial and rational decisions for themselves.

Gu An did not mind the discussions of the Wandering Immortals, his thoughts were on Long Teng.

Long Teng was about to face trouble, and he was ready to lend a hand.

Regardless, he was Long Zhan, and Long Teng could be considered his kin. Furthermore, Long Teng’s presence in the Dao Court was arranged by Li Xuandao. If something went wrong, and the Li Family and the Long Family turned against each other, it wouldn’t be a pretty sight.

Gu An did not want to test personal relationships.

He was not walking quickly, as if strolling since Combat was not allowed within Dao City.

Long Teng had performed well over the years, and Gu An was quite satisfied with him; if there was any flaw to point out, it was that he was too righteous, not selfish enough.

Such a character was rare in the Long Family, and Gu An intended not only to save him but also to give him a push.

Meanwhile, along another street, Long Teng and a man in blue walked shoulder to shoulder.

“You are really impressive, the Stele in front of you lit up, causing an uproar from the crowd below, and many were inquiring about your origins!”

The man in blue was sent by Li Xuandao to accompany Long Teng in his cultivation. After experiencing the prosperity of the Dao Court, he thought the Tai Cang Continent was quite primitive, so he acted very prudently. Over the years, seeing Long Teng suppress various geniuses, even those of Dao Court were no match for him, which delighted him immensely.

Especially his performance at the Enlightenment Convention. Long Teng’s comprehension achieved the highest score, with only a handful of people comparable to him.

Compared to the man in blue’s excitement, Long Teng was quite calm.

He was still pondering the insights he gained from Enlightenment.

He felt he needed to find a path genuinely suitable for himself, as his current Daoist Techniques were too mixed, leaving him somewhat confused.

The two made their way towards the city gate, and even though Long Teng was not responsive, the man in blue kept talking non-stop, envisioning Long Teng’s future in ten thousand years, believing Long Teng would surpass Yang Jian to become the premier warrior of the Tai Cang Imperial Dynasty.

By the time they reached the city gate, Long Teng was still contemplating Enlightenment.

Suddenly, a figure blocked their path.

“Do you need something?” the man in blue asked with a frown.

Long Teng’s train of thought was interrupted, and he instinctively frowned, looking up about to speak, his pupils suddenly dilated, and he froze, his body even trembling slightly.

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