Chapter 1069: Chapter 1060: Ordaining the Saint’s Fate

“Hongqian Ancestor? How powerful is he to threaten the Celestial Court?” Gu An asked in surprise.

Standing aside, Hongqian Ancestor’s face twitched, causing the Great Profound Yin Dominator’s body to move slightly, as he curiously sized up Hongqian Ancestor.

Li Ya shook his head and said, “I’m not sure either, but I’ve heard that Hongqian Ancestor’s cultivation level surpasses the Celestial Dao Venerable. Only a Heavenly Emperor who inherits the Celestial Emperor’s destiny has a hope of defeating him. Hongqian Ancestor doesn’t dare to show himself because he fears the Celestial Emperor.”

“Hmph, how could that be possible? His vision isn’t so low!”

Hongqian Ancestor couldn’t help but snort coldly, instantly attracting Li Ya’s gaze.

Gu An glanced at him and asked, “What? Do you know Hongqian Ancestor?”

Li Ya had already sensed that Hongqian Ancestor was not simple, and hearing this person’s bold attitude intrigued him.

Hongqian Ancestor noticed Gu An’s gaze and broke out in a cold sweat, his expression becoming awkward. He coughed lightly and said, “I’ve heard a little about him. Hongqian Ancestor’s target is other Great Dao Eight Hong, the first-generation Heavenly Emperor might have been in his sights, but the current young Heavenly Emperor does not concern him. What he seeks is not the Heavenly Dao, but a higher pursuit.”

Li Ya raised his hand in salute and asked, “Fellow Daoist, I am Li Ya. How may I address you?”

Hongqian Ancestor cast a glance at Gu An and said, “My title is not worth mentioning; I’m just following the Grandmaster in cultivation.”

After hearing this, Li Ya couldn’t help but look at Gu An, thoughtfully nodding his head.

Gu An spoke, “Since Martial Resolution has made a choice, let him bear the consequences. We can’t distinguish right from wrong and insist on helping him. Furthermore, I’m now holding an Immortal Position, so my stance should align with the Celestial Court.”

Li Ya frowned and said, “I understand the principle, but he hasn’t done anything evil, only pursued power not belonging to the Heavenly Dao. If this leads to eternal damnation, it seems somewhat…”

Gu An looked at him and said, “You’ve benefited from the Celestial Court’s destiny to become stronger; hence, you must bear the responsibility to protect the Celestial Court. Do not simplify cause and effect and the Heavenly Dao with plain good and evil.”

Li Ya fell silent, carefully pondering Gu An’s words.

Hongqian Ancestor and the Great Profound Yin Dominator were curious about Li Ya’s relationship with Gu An.

Is such an ant worthy of speaking to a Sage?

Daring to call a Sage a junior brother, how absurd!

They had seen such situations before; at most, they grumbled in their minds, not daring to speak out.

Seeing Gu An unwilling to meddle in Martial Resolution’s affair, Li Ya could only leave it be. He then asked, “Junior Brother Gu, have you ever heard of a Sage?”

Hongqian Ancestor squinted his eyes.

Gu An asked calmly, “Of course I’ve heard, but Sages come in many kinds; which one are you referring to?”

“Like the ones written in your book, The Investiture of the Gods.”

“Oh? That’s just a legend, intangible and elusive; have you seen such a Sage?”

Curiously, Gu An asked, and his tone and expression suddenly inspired admiration in Hongqian Ancestor.

With such cultivation, he still mingles with ants; perhaps Sages are unseen and unfound because they hide in the Red Dust like Gu An?

“I’m not sure; I heard it from other Merit Immortals. They said they entered an Ancient Secret Realm and saw relics of the Ancient Heavenly Court. Some walls documented ancient battles, mentioning Sages, with the first Heavenly Emperor failing in pursuit of becoming a Sage, becoming destiny to protect future Heavenly Emperors instead.”

Li Ya shook his head, recalling and speaking at the same time.

He finished with a sigh, “They say the Primordial Heavenly Emperor, who founded the Heavenly Dao, was the strongest Heavenly Emperor; even he couldn’t achieve the Sage Realm. How powerful must it be?”

While speaking, he also observed Gu An’s expression.

It was from Gu An that he first understood the Great Luo Dao Fruit, and upon reaching that realm himself, realized its wonders. He was curious about Gu An’s views at the time.

What realm is Gu An pursuing now?

The elusive Sage?

“How strong, I don’t know either, but every time I feel the vastness of the Heavenly Dao, I understand more about that Heavenly Emperor.”

Gu An lamented, making Li Ya nod in deep agreement.

The longer one becomes an Immortal or God, the more they feel the vastness and unfathomability of the Heavenly Dao; he couldn’t imagine how the Primordial Heavenly Emperor founded the Heavenly Dao.

Thus, the two began lamenting the Heavenly Dao.

An hour later, Li Ya stood up to bid farewell.

Though he didn’t say it aloud, Gu An’s rejection to help Martial Resolution left him anxious, prompting him to seek alternative methods.

Gu An was right: the Celestial Court’s issues cannot be simply weighed by good and evil, but there’s a lot of greyness in the Celestial Court which he can use to help Martial Resolution.

“Celestial Court’s Merit Immortals appear independent of Celestial Dao Destiny but are still attached to the Heavenly Emperor’s destiny. This Heavenly Emperor also loves to play these tricks; it truly makes one feel pitiful for all beings under the Heavenly Dao.”

Hongqian Ancestor watched Li Ya’s departing figure, snorting coldly, his tone filled with disdain not aimed at Li Ya, but at the Heavenly Emperor.

Gu An calmly remarked, “Sometimes, not knowing the truth is also bliss.”

He turned to the Great Profound Yin Dominator and asked, “What do you think of the Heavenly Dao?”

Hongqian Ancestor also turned his head; though the Great Profound Yin Dominator was a captive, this fellow was a genuine Sage, making it hard for him to belittle a Sage.

Usually, even when alone, the Great Profound Yin Dominator wouldn’t deign to speak with him, letting him suspect the Dominator was merely a shell.

The Great Profound Yin Dominator was arrogant towards him, but he never dared play dead when Gu An inquired.

“Seeking to compare with the Great Dao, one overestimates himself.”

The Great Profound Yin Dominator’s voice sounded, cold and lacking the previous arrogance when facing Zhang Buku and others.

“Overestimating oneself?”

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Hongqian Ancestor caught the underlying meaning and asked, “Senior, do you think the Heavenly Emperor can become a Sage?”

The Great Profound Yin Dominator’s body visibly tensed.

As Gu An poured tea for himself, he replied, “Not think, I’ve already bestowed him the Sage fate; he is about to become a Sage.”

Upon hearing this, Hongqian Ancestor’s face drastically changed, and the Great Profound Yin Dominator was shocked, exclaiming, “Impossible! To become a Sage cannot be helped by external forces; it must rely on one’s own creation!”

Gu An chuckled without elaborating further; his attitude plunged the Dominator back into silence.

After a brief shock, Hongqian Ancestor’s heart began to race.

If the Heavenly Emperor can rely on Gu An to become a Sage, why can’t he?

At this moment, Hongqian Ancestor’s heart nearly leapt out, completely lacking the composure of the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao.

Gu An raised his head and gazed at the Celestial Vault.

“Once you become a Sage, this Heavenly Dao will truly change; I hope you can create more marvels. Don’t let me down.”

Gu An’s light laughter fell on Hongqian Ancestor and the Great Profound Yin Dominator’s ears with such weight.

The Great Profound Yin Dominator trembled and asked, “Who exactly are you? Are you perhaps…”

Hongqian Ancestor awaited him to continue, but alas, he refused to finish his sentence.

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