Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses - Chapter 1019 - 1011: Seven Great Dao Venerables
Chapter 1019: Chapter 1011: Seven Great Dao Venerables
In front of the stairs, Gu An stood stroking the young Divine Steed, which, though newly born, was already taller than him.
As the mass of black aura flew into the hall, Gu An did not turn around, seemingly unaware of its presence.
The black aura dissipated, revealing a sword with a jet-black hilt, appearing to be inlaid with black Dragon Scales. The guard appeared fierce like sharp dragon teeth, and the blade, as wide as a palm, emitted a cold gleam.
The sword hovered in mid-air, its blade quivering slightly.
A pair of eyes appeared out of nowhere behind the Black Sword, coldly watching Gu An.
The young Divine Steed saw the pair of eyes and was instantly startled, raising its hooves and whinnying, the sound echoing through the great hall.
Gu An turned around to look at the Black Sword and the eyes, his gaze calm.
“Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch, holds the authority over Heavenly Court’s Divine Steeds and the affiliated Heavenly Officials, the origins mysterious, cultivation level unknown, a position personally determined by the Celestial Emperor, status higher than Supreme Immortal.”
A chilling voice rang out, cold and detached.
Gu An looked at the pair of eyes, unable to conceal the presence of the original entity from his eyes — it was a Cyan-robed Daoist, surrounded by a black Flood Dragon, slender like a serpent, with claws sharp as knives, also staring at Gu An.
This black Flood Dragon was the Sword Soul of the Black Sword.
This Cyan-robed Daoist was named Dao Ya Venerable, ranking alongside Dao Shuzun as part of the seven Great Dao Venerables under the Emperor of Heaven Burial, each a village within Primordial Profound Venerable Immortal Realm Perfection.
The Emperor of Heaven Burial had no fame in Chaos, but he established his own Great Dao Realm, developing it remarkably well. The seven Great Dao Venerables were strong entities he had subdued in Chaos, promising to share the Hongmeng Will with them in the future.
This time Dao Ya Venerable came, not to kill Gu An.
Gu An looked at Dao Ya Venerable’s eyes and asked, “Seems Dao Shuzun didn’t mention me to you.”
Dao Shuzun!
Upon hearing the name, Dao Ya Venerable’s eyes couldn’t help but narrow.
Over the years, Dao Ya Venerable indeed hadn’t met with Dao Shuzun, ever since Dao Shuzun was severely injured by Gu An on the Path of the Great Dao, he had been troubled by another force entangling him, severing his Cause and Effect with the Emperor of Heaven Burial, even rendering the Emperor of Heaven Burial unable to find him.
Gu An happened to know who that force belonged to; it was an entity stronger than the Emperor of Heaven Burial.
The reason that force targeted Dao Shuzun was because Dao Shuzun set his sights on the Nine Great Dao.
The Nine Great Dao attracted the attention of many Great Powers in Chaos, the fight behind it was inscrutable, difficult to see through without becoming a Saint.
“Although I’m not sure what happened between you and Dao Shuzun, today is the day you die!”
Dao Ya Venerable coldly proclaimed, his voice falling, and the Black Sword suddenly spun, its tip pointing at Gu An. The space inside Merit Divine Horse Heavenly Palace swiftly changed, and Gu An along with the young Divine Steed seemed to have been transported to the Dark Void, surrounded by swirling gray aura, as if in a vortex.
Meanwhile.
In another Immortal Palace in the Heavenly Realm, Emperor Hong Yang stood on the steps, gazing at a mysterious silhouette on the hall.
That mysterious silhouette was encircled by gray aura, the space around it twisting and fluctuating.
Currently, Emperor Hong Yang appeared to be sixteen or seventeen years old, full of spirit, bearing a resemblance to the Celestial Emperor, yet facing the mysterious invader he showed no panic, only calmly watching.
“Emperor Hong Yang, are you aware of your true origins?” asked the hidden Emperor of Heaven Burial, speaking with the voice of the Emperor of Heaven Burial.
Emperor Hong Yang didn’t answer directly but questioned back, “You’ve isolated this Immortal Palace, presumably not to kill me, that would be too troublesome, but it’s apparent that you dread my father greatly, fear making too much commotion, isn’t that so?”
The Emperor of Heaven Burial responded, “Indeed, disturbing the Celestial Emperor would indeed cause trouble, but soon the Heavenly Court’s attention will be drawn to another Immortal Palace.”
He advanced, the gray aura surrounding him dispersing, gradually revealing his true form. His black robe fluttered, akin to a fierce ghost hovering over the hall, making Emperor Hong Yang frown.
Emperor Hong Yang sensed the overwhelming aura of the opponent, asking solemnly, “Emperor of Heaven Burial?”
That day, when the Emperor of Heaven Burial barged into the Palace of the Polestar, although he was not present inside, he couldn’t forget the aura of the Emperor of Heaven Burial.
He hadn’t expected the Emperor of Heaven Burial to personally seek him out.
Within the Heavenly Court, the common notion was that the Emperor of Heaven Burial targeted the Celestial Emperor, allegedly due to a grudge left by the previous Celestial Emperor.
At this moment, Emperor Hong Yang suddenly realized that Chaos attacking the Heavenly Dao frenziedly likely wasn’t merely about wanting to destroy the Heavenly Dao.
Linking back to what the Emperor of Heaven Burial previously said, Emperor Hong Yang was prompted to make numerous conjectures.
“You are not truly the Son of Heaven, the title Son of Heaven is merely an identity the Celestial Emperor gave you. You were formed from the Hongmeng Will, the Celestial Emperor intends to consume you to prove the Dao, and I have similar designs.” unfolded the Emperor of Heaven Burial as he moved toward Emperor Hong Yang.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Hong Yang’s expression changed dramatically.
Although he had a cold disposition, he placed great value on familial bonds, he always held the Celestial Emperor in high regard, even contemplating surpassing the Celestial Emperor through his own efforts rather than relying on the Celestial Emperor’s Destiny so that he could coexist with his father.
He was inclined to disbelieve the Emperor of Heaven Burial initially, but upon reconsideration, found it somewhat plausible.
He had always felt that his father’s treatment of him was subtle, couldn’t explain why.
His father cherished him, tolerated his impertinence and arrogance, yet never grew too close to him. Previously he thought that was the majesty of the Celestial Emperor; now upon reflection, perhaps not.
“Letting you know this is not to incite anything, for I shall not treat you kindly either, but out of respect for you as the reincarnation of the Hongmeng Will, you ought not to die unawares, the first Celestial Emperor owed a debt to Hongmeng, the subsequent ones should not deceive the Hongmeng Will.” pressured the Emperor of Heaven Burial, steadily advancing, his voice laden with oppression.
Emperor Hong Yang’s expression fluctuated as he stood on the steps, beginning to channel his mana, preparing for battle.
Regardless, he would not succumb without a fight.
Suddenly.
The Emperor of Heaven Burial halted, his gaze becoming complex.
Emperor Hong Yang stood vigilant, no longer inclined to question, constantly on guard against the Emperor of Heaven Burial’s attack.
Time ticked away second by second.
Upon realizing the Emperor of Heaven Burial had not acted, Emperor Hong Yang, seemingly grasping something, squinted and inquired, “What’s wrong? Your arrangements for the entity headed to another Immortal Palace encountering trouble?”
The Emperor of Heaven Burial already wore a gloomy expression, and faced with Emperor Hong Yang’s inquiry, he did not respond, indeed surprised and simultaneously seething at Dao Ya Venerable.
Within the Heavenly Court, he dared not recklessly probe using Divine Sense, fearing detection by the Celestial Emperor.
On the other side.
Inside Merit Divine Horse Heavenly Palace.
Gu An looked down at the prostrate Dao Ya Venerable, a cold demeanor.
Dao Ya Venerable lay kneeling, body convulsing, his Sword Soul, the Black Flood Dragon lay alongside, the dragon’s body trembled, and the Black Sword lay shattered, the hall still swirled with residual black aura.
The young Divine Staff stood behind Gu An, curiously examining the Dao Ya Venerable, who appeared as wretched as mud.
“You… who are you really…” asked Dao Ya Venerable tremblingly, his voice steeped in fear, incapable of lifting his head, his mana dispersed, unable to be gathered, this was the weakest he had ever been.
