Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses Chapter 1136 - 1127: The Entire Great Dao

"Are you Wushi?"

Wanyin Demon Venerable looked up at the towering figure of Gu An and threw the question out coldly. Even though they originated from separate Dao Universes, the intent behind his speech bypassed the boundaries of the myriad Daos to reach Gu An’s ears clearly.

Within him, a fierce battle will and a thirst for blood were simmering, nearly reaching a breaking point.

To Wanyin Demon Venerable, the notion of shielding the Great Dao held little weight; he had arrived because this disaster promised a monumental providence—a rare opportunity he required to break through to a peak realm.

Gu An merely looked down upon him, remaining silent.

This dismissive behavior enraged Wanyin Demon Venerable. A freezing light flickered in his eyes as he shifted his weight, preparing to lunge upward in an assault.

However, the moment he moved his foot, his countenance shifted violently. With a heavy thud, he was forced onto his knees upon the stairs, completely unable to move forward.

His entire frame shook with tremors, his face masked in pure shock.

"This cannot be..."

Wanyin Demon Venerable whispered with a quivering voice. Before arriving at this place, he had been a truly peerless entity.

In his fury, he could cast countless Dao Universes into a state of hopeless agony, even reducing them to cinders.

When his mood was favorable, All Living Beings throughout the heavens would celebrate; he was capable of granting boundless providence to the All Heavens and Myriad Realms. He functioned as both a Demon Venerable and an Immortal Ancestor.

His title shifted based on his whim, though he favored being known as Demon Venerable, as it felt more untethered.

Throughout the eternal ages, he had yearned for a worthy rival but found none within the vastness of the Daos.

That was until the Great Dao began to mourn. Guided by its will, he realized a more powerful being existed. Upon discovering he could manifest before this individual, he had come without a second thought.

Yet, it never crossed his mind that he would lack even the basic strength to put up a fight.

Gu An’s eyes drifted past him, settling instead on the individuals gathered on the steps below.

"Master, regardless of the circumstances, we are determined to follow you!"

The voice of Hongqian Ancestor rose from behind Wanyin Demon Venerable, where he stood alongside the Great Profound Yin Dominator.

The staircase manifested by Gu An was immense, broadening significantly as it descended.

Hongqian Ancestor gazed up at Gu An with a look of trepidation, terrified that he might be discarded.

Although the Great Profound Yin Dominator possessed no head, his sense of unease was just as palpable as Hongqian Ancestor’s.

Both had endured a period of internal conflict before ultimately deciding to stay by Gu An’s side, even if it meant facing an impending certain death.

To stand against the entirety of the Great Dao, regardless of one's power, suggested a hopeless outcome. However, they placed their faith in what they had observed over the many years.

They were convinced that Gu An would never commit acts of senseless destruction.

Having remained with Gu An for so long, they had come to find him more reliable than the Great Dao itself.

When suffering souls cried out to the heavens or the Great Dao and received no response, Gu An would never hesitate to provide aid if he was petitioned.

Gu An observed Hongqian Ancestor and his companion but said nothing.

After a brief moment of hesitation, the two moved forward. Finding no weight pressing down on them, they began to climb with joyful, rapid steps.

More figures began to appear behind them, attempting to rush Gu An just as Wanyin Demon Venerable had, only to be crushed down into a kneeling position.

Those who had followed Gu An for a long time emerged next—Hong Yi, True Yuan Ancestor, and the disciples of the second generation. They, too, chose to stand with him.

"Master, even if the Dao brands you this way, I believe you would never commit such deeds,"

True Yuan Ancestor stated with great solemnity. Though his time with Gu An had been brief, he relied on his gut feeling.

For him, Gu An had always been the ultimate objective of his Cultivation. Like Wu Xie, he remained unshaken, certain that the guidance provided by the Dao was erroneous.

Gu An gave a small nod to True Yuan Ancestor, who then proceeded toward him with a happy expression.

Additional figures continued to manifest. Some were forced to kneel, while others found themselves unable to activate their Divine Skills. They lay prostrate on the stairs, as helpless as Wanyin Demon Venerable.

Wanyin Demon Venerable felt a profound sense of shame as others walked past him. Gritting his teeth, he pressed his trembling hands against the surface, his demonic qi flaring and then scattering as he fought fruitlessly against the overwhelming suppression.

"With such a massive crisis occurring, why didn't you come to see me?"

Xiao Lan rushed up the steps toward Gu An, her voice carrying a hint of indignant resentment.

Gu An gave a faint smile. "Turn around and see for yourself."

At his words, Xiao Lan turned her head, her eyes widening in shock.

Behind her, Ji Xiaoyu, Jiang Qiong, the Celestial Demon Child, Lu Lingjun, and the others ascending the stairs saw her face and turned as well, frozen by the sight below.

As far as their vision could reach, an increasing number of figures were appearing on the lower reaches of the stairs. They were so densely packed that the jade-white stone was quickly obscured. Though some figures radiated Immortal Light or were wreathed in flames, to Xiao Lan and the others, the crowd looked like an encroaching darkness.

It felt as if a vast abyss was stretching toward them, heavy and ever-growing.

The staircase Gu An had built seemed to have no end, and the surging number of people created an indescribable sense of dread that struck their very souls.

"Good heavens..."

The Blood Prison Great Saint looked down, his heart filled with terror at the sheer scale of the gathering.

In this instant, the reality of standing against the Great Dao truly sank in.

Each figure below radiated a powerful aura; not a single one was a Mortal Spirit.

Though they did not know Gu An, these individuals possessed absolute faith in their own prowess to dare challenge an enemy of the Dao.

These were undoubtedly legendary figures or ancient Great Powers.

Hailing from various Dao Universes, they had gathered here, their collective momentum merging into the very Will of the Dao.

Even Gu An’s most loyal followers felt a shiver of fear, including the recently arrived An Xin and Wu Xie.

"Cultivators who fight on behalf of the Great Dao are viewed as righteous by All Living Beings, regardless of their personal goals. In the annals of history, we will be remembered as the vile demons and the scourge of the Great Dao. Are you certain you wish to remain by my side in this fight?"

Gu An spoke with a slow, heavy tone.

The Dao Guardians who had been suppressed were initially terrified by his strength, but they grew bolder as more of their kind arrived.

Their gazes were fixed resolutely on Gu An above, but they also glared at the members of the No-Beginning Sect, causing them great discomfort.

Lv Xian turned to Gu An and asked, "Do we really have no hope of winning?"

Gu An found the question amusing and countered, "Why don't you ask if what we are doing is right or wrong?"

"The Great Dao has pushed us into a corner like this; are we supposed to just give up for the sake of some 'justice'? Not a chance. Master, just say the word. Even if we face total annihilation, we will fight!"

Lv Xian spoke with a fierce, reckless bravery.

Su Han stood further down, looking up. "He is right. What is there to be afraid of? Ancestor, did you call them here just to face them by yourself? Did you intend to shield the Wushi Realm from this disaster alone? You think too little of us if that is the case!"

The White Spirit Demon Emperor, perched on Lu Lingjun’s shoulder, added, "Indeed. Anyone tied to you by cause and effect has already been flagged as a Dao anomaly. Helping you is simply a matter of our own survival."

Other disciples began to speak up, and as their voices joined together, their collective courage swelled.