Chapter 647: Chapter 639: The World’s Number One Determination
The setting sun dipped below the horizon within the Daoist Field of the Beginningless.
Humming a tune, Gu An walked along the mountain path, feeling rather pleased and occasionally reaching out to touch the flowers and plants along the way.
After half a day of contemplation, he decided not to assist Zhang Buku, but rather to let Zhang Buku solve his own predicaments. His intention was to ensure the preservation of Zhang Buku’s life.
He was also curious to see how Xu You would help Zhang Buku become one of the Heavenly Court Immortals.
Upon reaching the courtyard atop the mountain, as soon as Gu An entered, the long-awaiting Celestial Cyan and Tian Bai approached him. Aside from them, only Shen Zhen and the White Spirit Rat were in the courtyard.
“Master, Emperor Tianhong wishes to be disciples at the Daoist Field of the Beginningless, what do you think?” Celestial Cyan asked first.
Tian Bai also looked at Gu An with anticipation.
Early this morning, Emperor Tianhong from the Dao Court arrived at the Qiankun Sect, causing a huge commotion. He proclaimed his desire to become a disciple of the Beginningless, an announcement that startled the upper echelons of the Qiankun Sect, prompting them to call upon Celestial Cyan and Tian Bai.
Twenty thousand years ago, Wushiji Disciples emerged, saving all living beings. Although it was ultimately the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable who reversed the tides of chaos, the exploits and great fame of the Wushiji Disciples remained illustrious. These disciples, with realms not considered top-tier during their time, wielded mysterious Dao Treasures and were undefeated, leaving a profound impression on all the major sects of the world.
The location of the Beginningless was easy to speculate, so it was not surprising that the Dao Court Disciples managed to find the Qiankun Sect.
However, Emperor Tianhong, the most illustrious figure post-catastrophe of the Innate Human Race, expressing a desire to join the Beginningless, caused a tremor throughout the Qiankun Sect.
The Qiankun Sect was itself established with the support of the Beginningless, so they held it in good esteem, feeling that if a personage like Emperor Tianhong were to switch his allegiance to the Beginningless, it would bode well for them, perhaps even securing him as a connection for their future.
Gu An replied offhandedly, “Do not accept him, and also inform everyone under the heavens that the Beginningless does not recruit disciples. Those fated will join the Beginningless naturally.”
Even if Emperor Tianhong were not a pawn of the Taiyi Immortal Monarch, he still would not accept him.
He only takes disciples based on a connection of fate; as for talent, it is secondary.
The world is vast, brimming with countless geniuses. Though the Blood Prison Great Saint is currently the undisputed top disciple in the dojo, there are many across the world whose talent surpasses his.
In this new era, every so often, an extraordinary genius carrying the destiny of heaven and earth is born, and ordinary humans with life spans reaching the limit of nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine years can be found everywhere. On his occasional travels, Gu An has encountered such individuals with the ultimate life span, merely giving them a second glance without the inclination to take disciples.
“Master, Emperor Tianhong’s fame is unparalleled, and with Tian Hao gone, no one in the world can compare to him. If we accept him, it will surely enhance the renown of our Beginningless. If you do not wish to teach him personally, you can let us accept him as disciples,” Celestial Cyan continued, having encountered increasingly more fame and fortune since managing Qiankun Sect on behalf of An Xin, which also caused a shift in their thoughts.
They wanted the Beginningless to be renowned across the world, to become the preeminent Holy Land. They believed that with Gu An, the Beginningless was incomparable to any Dao Court.
Circling around them, Gu An walked towards his own room, while saying, “I do not seek fame. If you wish to chase after vanity, you are free to go out and establish your own sect in the future.”
Hearing this, Celestial Cyan and Tian Bai looked at each other; they dared not persuade Gu An any further.
In front of the Artifact Refining Cauldron, Shen Zhen glanced at them and shook her head slightly, but said nothing.
Even the disciples within the Daoist Field of the Beginningless were starting to pursue fame and fortune; it seemed the world was likely to become embroiled in conflict once again.
Thinking this, Shen Zhen, who has long contemplated the Path of Cause and Effect, gained deeper insights into the movement of destiny in the world.
The world has been reshaped for nearly a hundred thousand years, besides the earlier calamities wrought by the Innate Human Race in the Human World, a peaceful backdrop has always prevailed. However, human hearts are restless, and disputes will inevitably arise.
But even if chaos engulfs the world, what concern is it of hers?
Shen Zhen withdrew her thoughts and continued her contemplation of the Great Dao.
After staying in place for a while, Celestial Cyan and Tian Bai went to the Qiankun Sect to reject Emperor Tianhong.
They waited until night fell.
The two women returned, walking through the forest, they stopped before a stream. Celestial Cyan turned her head, her peripheral vision glancing back, and said, “Please return, further ahead is unauthorized entry into Wushi.”
A figure emerged from the deep woods, an attractive man dressed in blue with an extraordinary demeanor, unable to hide the pride between his eyebrows.
He was none other than the current First Pride of Dao Court, Emperor Tianhong!
Emperor Tianhong looked at the two women and said, “I will not force my way into Wushi; I just want to prove my determination to the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable.”
Celestial Cyan and Tian Bai crossed the stream and then turned to face Emperor Tianhong.
Emperor Tianhong approached the stream, lifted his robe, and knelt on the spot.
Seeing this, a glimmer of joy passed through the eyes of the two women. Although they had refused Emperor Tianhong, deep down they still hoped that Wushi could have such an exceptional talent like him, so that the name of Wushi would become even more widespread. They did not dare to defy Gu An, and could only hope that Emperor Tianhong could sway Gu An with his own efforts.
Tian Bai warned, “If you cross this river without permission, you may not only forfeit your chance of entering Wushi but also face irrecoverable doom.”
Emperor Tianhong, kneeling before the river, puffed out his chest and raised his head, his expression resolute. Despite no reply, he had already revealed his determination.
Celestial Cyan and Tian Bai turned and left, disappearing into the night.
Beneath the night sky, the mountains and forests were tranquil, with occasional insects chirping, calming Emperor Tianhong’s heart.
Even though he was currently regarded as the foremost prodigy in the world, Emperor Tianhong felt no humiliation as this was his choice.
Memories from thousands of years ago surfaced in his mind.
He had wandered the world, visiting a place known as the Tai Cang Continent. Hearing that the Supreme Sect had once been blessed by an Immortal, he went there to explore.
It was not until he stepped onto the Heaven-Repairing Platform and grasped the axe that he knew.
After a brief moment of astonishment, he firmed up a thought in his mind.
He must acquire this legacy!
Unable to lift the Heaven-Splitting Axe, he could only pursue the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable. He returned to the Dao Court and, using the court’s power, eventually discovered that the Venerable was hidden within the Nine Spirit Continent.
To break away from the Dao Court, he did not immediately head to the Nine Spirit Continent; instead, he spent thousands of years fervently completing Dao Court tasks as his reply to the Dao Court.
His will also attracted the attention of the Master of the Dao Court, Yuan Songzi, who after understanding his determination, also expressed support.
Yuan Songzi knew better than Emperor Tianhong the strength of the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable. In Yuan Songzi’s eyes, following the Venerable for cultivation, Emperor Tianhong would be able to display even greater talent and truly surpass Tian Hao.
With the support of his sect, Emperor Tianhong felt lighter about this journey. He had anticipated hitting a wall, so he was not in a hurry.
For him now, waiting was blissful, his heart filled with endless anticipation.
He was delighted throughout this entire night.
Days passed by.
Celestial Cyan, Tian Bai, and White Spirit Rat occasionally passed by him, but he remained unmoved, kneeling before the river.
After kneeling for ten years, his state of mind was still without ripples.
However, when he had knelt for hundreds of years and still had not seen the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable, a sense of panic finally began to emerge in his heart.
He had abandoned everything and came with determination; if he couldn’t enter as a disciple under the Supporting Dao Sword Venerable, how would he face the Dao Court, how would he establish himself in this world?
A myriad of thoughts began to invade Emperor Tianhong’s mind, his hands clenching his knees, exerting a slight force.
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