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 stand up and attempt to talk Gu An out of his path. Many more old friends emerged, some even resorting to direct insults and curses, hoping to destabilize his heart through such methods.

Gu An remained unmoved, his expression cold and indifferent to the noise.

As the voices grew louder, his resolve only hardened, and he continued to amass a power that grew increasingly formidable.

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

Reaching up, Gu An pressed a hand against his chest. He cracked his neck and released a breath of searing fire, which instantly vaporized the surrounding silver radiance.

He manifested his true form; his robes appeared exactly as they had before his breakthrough, showing no visible transformation from his previous state.

With a sudden tug of his right hand, he pulled strands of blood energy directly from his chest. These crimson threads seemed sentient, twisting and writhing in a frantic struggle to escape.

This was the origin power birthed from his life span—the very strength that had carried Gu An to his current height.

Even with it grasped in his palm, Gu An could not fully trace its cause and effect. However, he could sense that this energy did not stem from the Creation Source Pool, but rather from a distant, unfathomable location.

For the moment, it remained a mystery, but that was no longer a concern.

He would have his answers soon enough.

Gu An rose slowly to his feet. The golden light vanished from his body, allowing the far-off black mist to roll toward him like an unstoppable tide.

Just as the dark fog was poised 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, positioning themselves with their backs to Gu An. They raised their hands to block the black mist, their combined auras forming a massive, invisible shield against the relentless dark waves.

From within the surging black tide, countless monstrous faces emerged, clawing and reaching out in a chaotic, terrifying display, seeking to tear them apart.

The Reincarnation Bodies heard the shrieks and insults coming from the shadows but did not waver, continuing to protect Gu An from the immense pressure.

Gu An stared down at the lifespan origin in his hand. The blood energy continued its endless writhing, casting a flickering crimson light across his face that shifted between shadow and clarity.

"This is... Wushi Wuxiang..."

Gu An whispered softly. As the words left his lips, he suddenly crushed the lifespan origin. The blood strands shattered like a blooming flower in a cracked mirror, making a sharp, crisp sound that caused everything in the void to freeze instantly.

...

The silver rain that drenched the chaos persisted for seven days and nights, yet the worlds and heavens were not flooded. Upon touching the ground, the rain turned invisible, making the entire event seem like a mere hallucination.

However, the beings who had undergone the baptism of that silver rain knew those seven days were no dream.

The Celestial Emperor slowly opened his eyes, his forehead creased with worry, while the other Saints also bore grim expressions.

Through this creation, they had learned a terrifying truth.

The entity that the Great Dao feared was Wushi!

The Saints who had traversed the Heavenly Dao understood the weight of what Wushi represented.

Forced to choose between Gu An and the Great Dao, they instinctively placed their trust in the latter, as their entire existence was rooted in the Great Dao.

The Saints from beyond the chaos reached a silent consensus.

The Celestial Emperor, Hongqian Ancestor, and Great Profound Yin Dominator all found the situation preposterous.

Their lives were tied to the Great Dao; if Gu An was its natural foe, they could no longer remain by his side.

The thought was simply too frightening.

If Gu An’s actions were merely a facade to eventually consume the Endless Dao, it was something they could neither accept nor face.

Most of all, they felt betrayed.

Whether they had served Gu An or not, every Saint felt an overwhelming pressure at that moment.

This was a being who could effortlessly suppress the Taoist Master and even cause the Great Dao to weep.

Gu An’s power far exceeded their wildest guesses; if it didn't, how could he have pushed the Great Dao to such a desperate state?

The Saints were not the only ones silenced; the Daoist lineages and powerful clans of Central Heaven and the Three Thousand Great Worlds were equally shaken. In contrast, lesser beings felt a surge of inspiration, and a fierce desire to defend the Great Dao spread through them like a wildfire.

The inhabitants of the Wushi Realm were also alarmed. Numerous disciples emerged from their Cultivation, gathering together to discuss the unfolding crisis.

The Second Generation Disciples also met; they needed to deliberate on a course of action.

Gu An had long ago granted them significant authority, but they could not reach him directly. They had to quickly devise a plan to calm the disciples and prevent the Wushi Realm from falling into chaos.

Inside the great hall, the Second Generation Disciples looked toward An Xin, their questions coming in a frantic rush.

"Why would the Master oppose the Great Dao?"

"This must be a lie; how could our kind-hearted Master seek to destroy the Great Dao of the heavens?"

"Is it possible an enemy is using the Great Dao to frame the Master?"

"But the gifts granted by the Great Dao are undeniable..."

"I don't care; I will follow the Master to the end, even if it costs me my life!"

As the disciples spoke, they began to voice their loyalty, though their hearts were filled with dread.

An Xin stood upon the steps, her brow furrowed in thought. The Master had not discussed this with her, leaving her feeling just as confused as the others.

She didn't know the Master's true goals, but she was certain of one thing: the Master she knew was incapable of such monstrous evil.

To destroy the Endless Dao and turn all souls into his own power—it was a horrifying thought.

She also couldn't understand why the Great Dao would send such a sign.

Taking a deep breath, An Xin declared: "Regardless of what is true, we must keep the Wushi Realm stable. Ring the No Beginning Bell and call back all disciples. No one is permitted to leave the realm. Go and do this now!"

Though the disciples were still unsettled, they hurried off to carry out her commands.

Once An Xin was alone in the hall, she looked up, her sight cutting through the roof as her Absolute Void Eye peered deep into the Great Dao.

"Master, where are you, and what are you really doing?"

While An Xin believed in Gu An, a part of her felt that the warnings from the Great Dao were not false.

Suddenly, a rift in space opened in the hall before her, crackling with silver lightning. A moment later, a figure walked out.

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

Gu An had changed into a black robe. When he looked at her, the Reversing Void Eye was active.

Meeting his gaze, An Xin felt an involuntary surge of awe, as if a force was compelling her to bow down.

"Yes, I am aware of everything. What you felt is the truth, including the warnings the Great Dao gave you. My presence is indeed a threat to the Great Dao."

Gu An spoke without emotion, his very presence radiating an crushing weight of authority.

Looking at her Master in this state, An Xin’s heart filled with anxiety, and she suddenly found herself at a loss for words.

Now that she had a direct answer, what else was there to say?

What choice did she have?

Should she stand with her Master against the Great Dao, or protect the very Great Dao that had given her life?

Gu An continued, "Wushi will soon be the enemy of the entire Endless Dao. Tell me, Xin’er, what path should Wushi take?"