Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses Chapter 1133 - 1124: Recreating

Gu An wandered through the Mortal World, his mind occupied by a singular, persistent thought.

What path remained for him once he had ascended beyond the Great Dao itself?

Long ago, he had envisioned pioneering a new Dao. This would not be a mere branch of the existing Great Dao, but an entirely original system of Cultivation, distinct yet parallel to the established Path of Cultivating Immortality.

This ambition resurfaced with renewed vigor as he underwent the process of merging with the Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm.

He began to systematically organize his vast stores of wisdom and memories, searching for a fundamental law hidden within the Red Dust of the human realm.

Slowly, the pattern he sought began to reveal itself. Simultaneously, the boundless essence within the Creation Source Pool flooded into his being at an accelerating rate, causing the silver rain falling upon the Dao Plane to turn into a torrential downpour.

The Great Dao itself began to wail in lamentation. Every living soul felt a sudden, oppressive will, instinctively realizing that a supreme, malevolent entity had manifested.

Standing upon a precipice overlooking a river within a Great World governed by the Heavenly Dao, the Wanyuan Dao Ancestor stared toward the Celestial Vault. The silver rain soaked through his garments, leaving him looking as disheveled and weary as the day he first arrived at the Heavenly Dao.

At this moment, the Wanyuan Dao Ancestor was consumed by sheer dread.

“It’s here... how could it have arrived so prematurely...”

The Wanyuan Dao Ancestor whispered to the void, his frame shaking with uncontrollable tremors.

When a Saint succumbs to an emotion, that feeling is amplified a thousandfold. Though he felt a desperate urge to flee, the thought of Gu An forced him to suppress his cowardice.

To his mind, Gu An was the solitary figure capable of standing against such a force. If he lost Gu An, all hope would be extinguished.

Attempting to steady his nerves, he shifted his focus toward the essence contained within the falling silver rain.

He was deeply confused; what was the purpose of this celestial silver deluge?

The more he studied the phenomenon, the clearer the truth became.

This silver rain was a desperate summons from the Great Dao. Sensing a terminal crisis, the Great Dao was attempting to empower its creations so they might resist the terrifying entity threatening its existence.

This realization only served to heighten the Wanyuan Dao Ancestor's panic. That horrific power had existed for ages without causing the Great Dao such distress; why was it reacting now?

Could it be that this malevolent force was preparing to take action on an unprecedented scale?

Was it truly planning to dismantle the entirety of Chaos?

The deeper the Wanyuan Dao Ancestor’s thoughts spiraled, the more terrified he became, unable to fathom the coming storm.

Even though this gift from the Great Dao could bolster his Cultivation, he knew such an increase was trivial compared to the looming threat.

“What will you do?”

Muttering to himself, the Wanyuan Dao Ancestor thought of Gu An.

Shortly after, the Wanyuan Dao Ancestor joined the rest of the world’s inhabitants in meditation, determined to seize this fleeting opportunity for growth.

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At the peak of the Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm—the very terminus of the Great Dao—the only way to transcend is to bring the Dao to its end.

Gu An had leaped from the Early Stage of the Infinite Supreme Saint directly into the Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm. This feat had nearly drained his Life Span, leaving behind only a residual amount. However, even that remainder was a string of digits so vast it provided him with a sense of peace.

Furthermore, upon reaching this summit, he began to perceive the primordial origin power of Life Span evolution.

That energy shared similarities with the essence of the Creation Source Pool, yet it was fundamentally different—far more refined and pure.

Now, Gu An sought more than just a new path; he desired to master the manifestation of Life Span evolution power.

As the Creation Source Pool beneath him began to shrink, Gu An’s presence grew exponentially more powerful. He radiated a constant golden brilliance that pushed back the black aura creeping in from the distance, reflecting the internal conflict raging within him.

Absolute power often gives birth to even greater avarice. A part of him wanted to consume the Endless Dao and the entire Dao Universe to bolster his own strength, perhaps even resurrecting the Wushi All Living Beings after the feast was over.

Yet, he couldn't help but ask himself: if he treated the lives of those around him as playthings, what would he eventually become?

Having reached this height, Gu An prioritized the refinement of his heart and mindset.

He had no wish to shackle himself, but neither did he want to descend into a state of chaotic oblivion.

On the path to supreme power, many factors serve to stoke one's ambition.

Every decision carried its own weight of consequences, but Gu An chose to look back at his original intentions when he first stepped onto the Cultivation Path.

He lost all track of time.

When Gu An finally opened his eyes, the Creation Source Pool had been entirely drained. He was now cloaked in a radiant silver glow, surrounded by thousands of shimmering strands like heavenly drapes, his dark hair swaying in the void.

He summoned his Attribute Panel.

[Name: Gu An]

[Life Span: 934,590,570 / 366,428,551,000,067,700,042,421]

[Physique: Terminal Dao Body]

[Cultivation Level: Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm]

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His Life Span was now skyrocketing, increasing at a rate far exceeding his previous consumption.

The Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm was a singular peak with no minor stages; those five words alone carried the weight of the cosmos.

The energy within Gu An had reached a volatile state. He felt an urge to vent this power, yet he knew that doing so would result in the total destruction of the Endless Dao.

In the surrounding gloom, a dark aura churned like the mouth of an abyss. Within that darkness, figures began to manifest, their eyes filled with malice as they glared at Gu An.

One figure stepped forward, possessing a face identical to Gu An’s, though twisted into a savage snarl as he roared: “How long do you intend to maintain this charade? Why do you care for those useless weights? They provide you with nothing!”

Soon, dozens of Gu Ans emerged from the shadows, hurling insults and rebukes.

“Discard the remnants of your past and forge a new future. You can surround yourself with far more significant people then.”

“Is it not pathetic for a supreme being to be tethered by Mortal World sentiments? Do you intend to remain a mere mortal who relies on Life Span evolution forever?”

“From your beginning until now, who among those you cherish has actually saved your life? Even without them, you would have reached this pinnacle through Life Span evolution regardless.”

“Everything here is merely a game designed for your benefit. Once you have won, will you still weep for the characters you met along the way? It is time to start a new journey.”

“What is there to fear? No one can restrain you now, nor can anyone suppress your heart’s desires. Do exactly as you please!”

More versions of himself stepped out to berate him, their voices ranging from mocking to frustrated, as if they were trying to snap him out of a trance.

Strangely, the louder these voices became, the more tranquil Gu An’s heart felt.

As the world around him grew deafeningly noisy, he spoke calmly, “They might not be essential to me, but who are you? By what authority do you dictate my path?”

At his words, the void fell into a sudden, heavy silence.

The various Gu Ans stared at him, seemingly stunned by his reaction.

Then, a graceful figure emerged from the black mist. It was Xiao Lan—or more accurately, her previous incarnation, Ye Lan.

“Senior brother, this is a unique chance. If you stop at the Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm, you will only have your current strength. Do you not crave even more power?”

Gu An felt a momentary daze as he looked upon Ye Lan.

Though his bond with Xiao Lan was profound, he understood that Xiao Lan was Xiao Lan, and Ye Lan was Ye Lan.

Even the cycle of Reincarnation could not blur that distinction for him.

His resolve hardened further.

Reincarnation can alter a person, and the Creation Dao can do so even more. Everything standing before him was merely a set of rules attempting to exploit the vulnerabilities of his heart.