Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses Chapter 1134 - 1125: Opposing the Great Dao

Ye Lan was not the only one to rise and attempt to talk Gu An out of his path. A growing number of familiar faces emerged, some even resorting to direct insults and curses, hoping to shatter Gu An's resolve through such psychological attacks.

Gu An remained unmoved, his expression stone-cold and indifferent to the commotion. Rather than wavering, the cacophony of voices only strengthened his conviction as he channeled a power far more formidable than before.

This was a force that transcended the Source Ancient Dao Ultimate Realm!

Gu An lifted his hand and pressed it against his chest. With a sharp tilt of his neck, he exhaled a plume of searing flame that instantly vaporized the surrounding silver radiance. He stood in his true form; his robes appeared exactly as they had before his breakthrough, showing no visible transformation.

Reaching into his own chest, his right hand pulled out strands of blood energy. These crimson threads seemed sentient, thrashing and writhing violently as if trying to escape his grasp.

This was the origin power birthed from his life span—the very foundation that had allowed Gu An to reach his current height. Even as he held it, Gu An could not fully trace its ultimate cause and effect, yet he sensed that this power did not stem from the Creation Source Pool. Instead, it originated from a distant, unfathomable location.

Though it remained a mystery for now, it no longer mattered. He would have his answers soon enough.

Gu An rose slowly. The golden light no longer radiated from his body, allowing the black mist in the distance to roll forward like an unstoppable tide. Just as the dark waves were about to consume him, several figures materialized out of thin air.

Guxuan You, Yang Xian, Ji, Supreme Absolute, Black Profound Emperor, Long Zhan, Emperor of Eternal Life, Lu Han, Xiao Shengtian, and Chu Lu all appeared, placing themselves between Gu An and the darkness. With their backs to him, they raised their hands to block the black mist, their collective auras forming a massive invisible wall against the surging waves.

Horrific, twisted faces emerged from the black tide, reaching out with chaotic, terrifying claws as if to shred the defenders. The Reincarnation Bodies were bombarded by the screams and curses of these shadows, yet they stood firm, shielding Gu An from the crushing weight of the assault.

Gu An stared down at the lifespan origin in his palm. The twisting blood energy cast flickering shadows across his face, alternating between light and dark. "This is... Wushi Wuxiang..."

He whispered the words softly. As soon as the phrase left his lips, he crushed the lifespan origin. The blood strands shattered like a floral reflection in a broken mirror, emitting a series of sharp cracks. In that instant, everything within the void froze in place.

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A silver rain fell upon the chaos for seven consecutive days and nights, yet the heavens and earth were not drowned. Upon touching the ground, the rain vanished, making the entire event seem like a grand illusion. However, the souls who underwent the baptism of that silver rain knew it was no dream.

The Celestial Emperor opened his eyes, his brow furrowed in deep thought, while the other Saints shared his grim expression. Through this manifestation of creation, they had learned a terrifying truth.

The entity that the Great Dao feared was Wushi!

Having traversed the Heavenly Dao for eons, the Saints understood the implications of Wushi. Between Gu An and the Great Dao, their loyalty naturally leaned toward the latter, for the Great Dao was the source of their existence. The Saints from beyond the chaos reached a silent consensus.

The Celestial Emperor, Hongqian Ancestor, and Great Profound Yin Dominator found the situation surreal. They were bound to the Great Dao; if Gu An was its natural foe, staying by his side was no longer an option. The thought was simply too harrowing.

If Gu An’s actions were merely a facade to eventually consume the Endless Dao, it was a betrayal they could not accept. Above all, they felt manipulated. Regardless of their past service to him, every Saint now felt a crushing pressure. Gu An was an existence capable of suppressing the Taoist Master and causing the Great Dao itself to mourn.

His power exceeded their wildest guesses; otherwise, how could he have forced the Great Dao into such a desperate state?

While the Saints remained silent, the great Daoist lineages and powerful clans of the Three Thousand Great Worlds were thrown into turmoil. Conversely, lesser beings felt a surge of inspiration, and a fierce desire to defend the Great Dao spread through the realms like a wildfire.

The inhabitants of the Wushi Realm were equally shocked. Countless disciples ended their Cultivation in seclusion to gather and debate the crisis. The Second Generation Disciples also met to decide on a course of action.

Gu An had granted them immense authority, but they could not reach him directly. To prevent the Wushi Realm from falling into anarchy, they had to find a way to calm the masses. Inside the Great Hall, the Second Generation Disciples surrounded An Xin with frantic questions.

"How could the Master stand against the Great Dao?" "This must be a lie! Our Master is benevolent; he would never destroy the Great Dao of the heavens!" "Is it possible an enemy is using the Great Dao to frame him?" "But the gifts from the Great Dao are undeniable..." "It doesn't matter to me! I will follow the Master to the end, even if it means my life!"

As the debate raged, many began to declare their loyalty despite the underlying panic. An Xin stood upon the dais, her own expression clouded. The Master had not confided in her, leaving her feeling just as adrift as the others.

She could not guess his ultimate goal, but she was certain of one thing: the Master she knew was not a monster. The idea of him devouring the Endless Dao and sacrificing all life for power was incomprehensible. She also couldn't understand why the Great Dao would send such a signal.

Inhaling deeply, An Xin commanded: "Regardless of what is true, our priority is the stability of the Wushi Realm. Strike the No Beginning Bell and call back every disciple. No one is permitted to leave. Go now!"

Though the disciples were still shaken, they obeyed her orders and left to carry out their duties. Once the hall was empty, An Xin looked upward. Her Absolute Void Eye pierced through the temple roof, staring deep into the heart of the Great Dao.

"Master, where are you? What are you truly doing?"

Despite her faith in him, a part of her felt that the revelations from the Great Dao were not false. Suddenly, a rift crackled with silver lightning in the middle of the hall. A figure stepped through the tear in space.

An Xin’s face lit up with relief and joy. "Master, you've returned! Are you aware of the Great Dao Phenomenon?"

Gu An was now clad in black robes. When his eyes opened, the Reversing Void Eye was active. Meeting his gaze, An Xin felt an instinctive surge of awe that nearly forced her to her knees.

"I am aware of everything. What you felt is the truth, as is the guidance the Great Dao gave you. My very existence is indeed a threat to the Great Dao."

Gu An spoke without emotion, radiating a suffocating pressure. An Xin’s heart sank with dread. Now that she had a direct answer, she found herself at a loss for words. What could she possibly do? Should she aid her Master in his war against the Great Dao, or protect the source of all life?

Gu An continued, "Wushi is destined to become the enemy of the Endless Dao. Tell me, Xin’er, what path should Wushi take?"