Chapter 661: Perfection Realm, The Feelings of Heavenly Spirit God

After a brief moment of awe, Yuan Songzi led the group back to the Heavenly Spirit Great World. The journey ahead was long, and they couldn’t afford to be careless.

Soon, everyone fell into silence, each lost in their own thoughts.

That colossal golden hand lingered in their minds, an image impossible to erase. Even Xiao Lan found herself replaying the moment.

Such power was simply unfathomable.

She had to tell Gu Ge about it when she got back!

At the thought of Gu An, her mind was filled with his voice and presence, an eagerness rising within her to return home.

Meanwhile—

Gu An left Qiankun Sect and entered a secluded mountain forest. At that moment, system notifications continued flashing before his eyes.

The count had already surpassed a million.

Gu An suspected that it wasn’t just the Undefeated Emperor who had brought forth karmic enemies but that other threads of cause and effect had also intertwined.

He waited patiently.

Once all the notifications ceased, he would find a place to break through and directly attain the Perfection Realm of Dao Extreme Grand Luo Immortal in one go.

As he waited, he also began deducing possibilities.

He could confirm that his Lifespan Forewarning ability was stronger than his own divination, but exactly how much stronger remained uncertain.

Many of the names appearing in the notifications were still beyond his calculations, as no direct karmic ties had formed yet. And with so many people in the world sharing the same names, it was impossible to determine every single threat.

Even with the Lifespan Forewarning ability, Gu An wasn’t about to proactively eliminate every potential enemy. After all, karma could change. Just because someone was destined to become an enemy didn’t mean he had to start a killing spree.

For him, this new Lifespan Forewarning function served more as an early warning system.

The more enemies there were, the more cautious he had to be.

The higher one's realm, the easier it became to lose oneself in the illusion of absolute power, believing they could act without consequence.

Though Gu An was wary of many powerful existences, he didn’t find his current life restrictive. On the contrary, he felt it was fulfilling.

Compared to endless battles, he preferred enjoying the world in his own domain, living life as he pleased.

An hour passed, and finally, no more notifications popped up. This left Gu An somewhat speechless.

His list of karmic enemies had reached tens of millions—utterly ridiculous.

However, judging by the lifespan consumption calculated by the system, there weren’t many individuals who could truly threaten him.

Without hesitation, Gu An activated Lifespan Breakthrough.

Although he could now travel to Endless Dao Mountain, he was still cautious. He feared leaving traces that unknown entities might pick up on, so he continued using Lifespan Breakthrough as a precaution.

After all, the round trip only cost 20 billion years of lifespan—a mere drop in the ocean for him at this point.

Safety came first!

Out of the nine available options, Gu An chose Hongmeng Great Thousand World as his breakthrough site, a place he had previously visited. His figure vanished from the forest in an instant.

As time passed, the sun gradually set.

Night fell.

The dense forest grew silent, the only sounds being the croaking of frogs echoing through the trees.

Gu An’s figure reappeared.

Now, he had reached the Perfection Realm of Dao Extreme Grand Luo Immortal. This breakthrough had consumed a total of 4 trillion years of lifespan.

Thanks to the Imperial Clans, even after expending such an immense amount, Gu An still had 10 trillion years of lifespan remaining.

Now, he could begin accumulating towards 100 trillion years!

Instead of returning to Wushi Dao Field, Gu An decided to take a trip through the mortal world.

After all, breaking through was a rare occasion—he had to indulge a little!

Under the hazy moonlight, the forest remained still. Moonbeams filtered through the gaps in the leaves, stretching Gu An’s shadow long across the ground.

As he walked, he pondered.

What lies beyond Dao Extreme Grand Luo Immortal?

After Dao Court and the major sects finished suppressing internal unrest, the first glimmer of peace began to emerge.

A thousand years later, the mortal world was once again at peace.

Renowned across the world and celebrated by countless people, Tianhong Emperor arrived near Wushi Dao Field.

Standing in the forest where he had once knelt for tens of thousands of years, he looked at the unchanged surroundings, his face filled with emotion.

After years of fighting in the mortal realm, he finally understood the meaning behind Sword Master of the Dao’s words.

He had gained immense fame, and even after leaving Dao Court, many major sects sought to recruit him. He could easily enjoy the highest pleasures of the mortal world, and before returning, he had indeed struggled with the decision.

But compared to fleeting indulgences, he wanted to pursue the Great Dao even more.

Standing by a small stream, he waited. Memories of the past and occasional fragments of forgotten recollections surfaced in his mind.

About half an hour later, An Xin appeared on the opposite side of the river, causing Tianhong Emperor to hurriedly bow in greeting.

An Xin’s expression remained cool as she said, "Follow me. From now on, you are a disciple of Wushi, and I am your senior sister."

"Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Tianhong Emperor responded, his heart surging with excitement.

After so many years, he had finally become Sword Master of the Dao’s disciple!

An Xin turned and left, and Tianhong Emperor quickly followed.

As they walked, An Xin began explaining the structure of Wushi, naming its disciples and the rules to follow. Tianhong Emperor listened attentively, not daring to be careless.

The moment he stepped into Wushi Dao Field, he immediately sensed a drastic change in the surrounding spiritual energy. Though the environment remained largely the same, the heaven and earth energy here was far richer.

As he exited the forest, his eyes widened at the breathtaking scenery before him.

Towering mountains stretched far and wide, covered in rare spiritual flowers and herbs. The vibrant colors blended together, forming a mesmerizing sight that no painting could ever capture.

An Xin strolled forward along the mountain path instead of flying, forcing Tianhong Emperor to follow her steps.

"Senior Sister, is Master inside the Dao Field?" Tianhong Emperor asked cautiously.

Without turning her head, An Xin replied, "He is not, but within two days, you will meet him."

"Is Master occupied with something important? Am I disturbing him?" Tianhong Emperor asked anxiously.

Someone as powerful as Sword Master of the Dao must be engaged in affairs beyond his comprehension—perhaps engaging in Dao debates with other grand figures, or exploring the boundaries of the Great Dao itself.

"He has no pressing matters. He’s just enjoying himself in the mortal world. Maybe you’ve encountered him before but never recognized him because he disguised himself as an ordinary person," An Xin replied indifferently.

Hearing this, Tianhong Emperor was stunned.

His mind raced, recalling past encounters, wondering if he had unknowingly behaved in a way that would have embarrassed him before his master.

While Tianhong Emperor reflected on his past, Gu An was not wandering the mortal world. Instead, he was sitting by the Realm Gate, sharing drinks with Heavenly Spirit God.

The two sat at a small table, spiritual wine and an assortment of mortal dishes laid out before them.

Although Heavenly Spirit God had long abandoned mortal desires, he still honored Gu An’s invitation.

After taking a sip of wine, Heavenly Spirit God spoke first, "Tian Hao should be firmly establishing himself in Ethereal Immortal Court by now. I can sense that his cultivation has been advancing rapidly."

Gu An chuckled. "He’s indeed doing well."

After attaining the Perfection Realm of Dao Extreme Grand Luo Immortal, Gu An could see through Ethereal Immortal Court’s fate and karma. No barrier could obstruct his vision.

He could see everything within Ethereal Immortal Court, knowing that Tian Hao had gained the recognition of an Immortal Estate and had fully integrated into its ranks.

Heavenly Spirit God nodded, then asked, "What do you plan to do about Tai Yi Immortal Lord and Jin Dong’s Seventy-Two Immortals? Immortals and gods cannot be completely exterminated. One day, they will return to the Heavenly Court, or the Heavenly Court will eventually notice their absence."

Gu An took off the wooden plaque hanging from his waist and placed it on the table, laughing playfully.

"I’ve worn this for so many years that it feels strange to part with it. As for Tai Yi Immortal Lord, let him continue suffering in the cycle of reincarnation. I will indeed let them go—before the Heavenly Court discovers anything—but not before they endure enough hardship."

Even though this wasn’t the first time Jin Dong’s Seventy-Two Immortals had been reduced to wooden plaques, Heavenly Spirit God was still shocked.

To Gu An, even mighty immortals and gods were fragile.

Even after pledging allegiance to Gu An, Heavenly Spirit God still had no idea what level of cultivation Gu An had reached.

"The mortal world is already experiencing the presence of other immortals and gods, as well as chaotic demonic entities. If this continues, it will surely lead to disaster. As a Heavenly God, how do you think I should navigate this calamity?" Gu An asked, gazing at Heavenly Spirit God.

Perhaps it was just an illusion, but even though Gu An was asking for advice, Heavenly Spirit God couldn’t shake the feeling that Gu An had no real fear of the Heavenly Court.