Chapter 989: Chapter 981: The Mortal’s Advantage

Within the Little Heavenly Realm.

Liu An and Wei Ye sat meditating on the grass, not far apart, with a sky-covering canopy of leaves overhead, while the main trunk of this gigantic tree was quite distant from them.

Wei Ye opened his eyes, cold air escaping from them, and glanced at Liu An, saying, “When we reach Central Heaven, what do you plan to do?”

Without opening his eyes, Liu An replied, “I need to find an island first.”

“What island?”

“I can’t tell you that.”

“You once mentioned you’d accidentally been to another world and gained great fortune. Was that world Central Heaven?”

Wei Ye frowned as he asked. He and Liu An shared similar feelings. He had cultivated diligently with abundant destiny, obtaining countless opportunities, yet even with all these advantages, he couldn’t surpass Liu An in cultivation level. He often doubted himself, wondering if his talent was inferior to Liu An’s.

Liu An opened his eyes and, with an upward curve of his lips, said, “Since we’re almost at Central Heaven, I won’t hide it from you. I indeed have been to Central Heaven and received an inheritance there.”

Wei Ye furrowed his brows even more deeply and pressed on, “How long ago was that?”

“A long time ago, before our first ascension.”

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

Just then, a radiance appeared in front, immediately drawing their attention.

At the edge of the earth, a rapidly expanding black hole emerged, spewing forth multicolored radiance. Amidst this radiance, they witnessed illusions of heaven and earth, blossoming like petals, impacting their vision. They also felt a surge of majestic spiritual energy.

Before they could think further, a blast of murderous aura struck them, causing them to rise immediately. They saw within the black hole at the horizon a swirling mist, with vague yet rapid figures intermingling within, so quick that even with their cultivation levels, they found it dizzying and bewildering.

“What is that?”

Liu An whispered to himself in all seriousness, feeling flashes of dread-inducing auras.

He had never felt such terrifying auras before!

Not even the master on Inch Island had ever displayed such an aura!

Wei Ye was equally startled, his face grim, thinking someone was forcefully breaking into the Little Heavenly Realm.

“Ahead lies the void beyond the Great Dao of Central Heaven, where a great battle has erupted.”

A voice from behind them made them turn their heads. They saw the white-robed elder serving the Son of Heaven walking towards them, prompting both to quickly turn and bow to him.

The white-robed elder stopped between them, gazing at the time-space black hole at the horizon, and said, “This is Central Heaven. You should feel your own insignificance. Are you certain you can survive in Central Heaven?”

Just as Liu An was about to respond, he heard the elder turn to him, saying, “Though you’ve been to Central Heaven, you returned. This indicates they did not truly take you as a disciple, merely saved your life, correct?”

At these words, Liu An’s face turned sour, unable to refute. He knew Gu An might not care about him, just that he was grateful.

“Central Heaven’s development surpasses the Three Thousand Great Worlds. During the years you left, many great changes have occurred, with the situation between heavens and earth entirely different. With your cultivation level entering Central Heaven, it is really insignificant.”

The white-robed elder said hauntingly, gazing back at the horizon.

Wei Ye squinted and asked, “What exactly do you mean, sir?”

Liu An also heard the implications in the elder’s words, feeling somewhat excited.

If the white-robed elder merely intended to strike them down, there was no need to bring them here.

There was only one possibility.

That is, the white-robed elder intended to recruit them!

Serving the Son of Heaven, isn’t that just another path to Ascend to Immortality?

Wei Ye had similar thoughts. They’d previously met some Immortal Gods, but those were merely Heavenly Gods guarding the Great Thousand World, not even qualified to step into the Celestial Court. Compared to the Son of Heaven, they were negligible. Facing such an opportunity, how could they not be excited?

“Serving His Highness, striving for a greater future. In the future, the beings you now fear will have to bow before you.”

The white-robed elder stated calmly, causing Liu An and Wei Ye’s hearts to race.

Liu An cautiously asked, “Can our cultivation follow the Son of Heaven?”

“Your talents and cultivation indeed fall short, but you possess a quality Central Heaven’s All Living Beings lack: your heart and will. You’ve come from the Mortal World, encountered more adversity than some Immortal Gods. Your will even surpasses that of Central Heaven’s populace. This is your advantage. So-called cultivation, the real cultivation is of the heart. Everything else, His Highness can bestow upon you.”

The words of the white-robed elder filled Liu An and Wei Ye with passionate enthusiasm.

Indeed!

Their experiences and current intellect were their greatest advantages!

Their faces filled with excitement, they both immediately knelt on one knee, raising their hands to salute the white-robed elder.

The elder finally smiled, stepping forward and turning to face Liu An and Wei Ye, saying, “One day, you will be grateful for today’s choice.”

Both Liu An and Wei Ye displayed longing expressions, full of hope that the elder’s words would come true.

…

The battle of the Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal persisted for several months. During this time, the invader broke into Central Heaven several times before being expelled by Immortal Gods using Supreme Treasures, yet even with the Gods’ quick responses, the world suffered massive casualties.

After the battle concluded, the entire heaven and earth fell into silence.

Shen Zhen looked up, gazing at the sky with emotion, “In the end, he couldn’t withstand the might of the Celestial Court. Who knows what fate awaits him.”

While stretching, Gu An responded, “He was already as good as dead.”

Shen Zhen turned to Gu An and asked, “Earlier, I saw him scattering some cause and effect. Was that his real purpose?”

“That’s right. I’m pleased that you noticed this.” Gu An looked at her and nodded with a smile.

“If I could see it, shouldn’t the Immortal Gods also be able to see it?” Shen Zhen hesitated.

“Not necessarily. Those Immortal Gods didn’t come.”

Gu An said with deep meaning. Shen Zhen’s comprehension of the Path of Cause and Effect had already surpassed many Immortal Gods, but Gu An had never revealed this, leaving her to believe her cultivation was still lacking.

Amidst Wushi, Shen Zhen’s understanding of the Path of Cause and Effect was second only to his, not even Fairy Yaoxuan could compare.

Upon hearing Gu An’s words, Shen Zhen had no awareness of her strength as she continued to ponder the strength of the Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal. She sensed a melancholy from him, curious about his reasons for coming, yet refrained from asking Gu An. She wished to deduce it on her own, setting it as her next cultivation goal.

After chatting briefly with her, Gu An stepped into the Celestial Court, entering the Merit Divine Horse Heavenly Palace.

Shortly after he sat down, someone came to visit.

A Divine Horse Celestial Official, clad in a blue immortal robe, with an air of immortality, riding on clouds, approached.

He arrived beneath the steps, bowing to Gu An, while Gu An looked down at him peacefully.

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