The battle between Two Dao Repository Free Immortal Realm was so immense that it cast a shadow of panic over all living beings. Even though the two Immortals had gone to fight beyond the heavens, the tremors they caused upon their initial clash still continued to devastate the world.
The vast and boundless oceans rose in massive waves, the endless plains were whipped up by fierce winds, and heavy snowstorms swirled atop the towering snow-capped mountains.
The common people fled in terror, the sky raged with fury, and the thunder rumbled ceaselessly.
Inside the room, Gu An had already predicted that the Tai Cang Continent would also be affected.
However, it was not a catastrophic blow, so he did not intend to interfere. It was better to let the people of the continent be alerted.
They needed to realize that the so-called Heavenly Dao would not protect them. To survive the turbulent times, they would have to rely on themselves.
Gu An closed his eyes, no longer paying attention to the scenes unfolding in various parts of the world.
As for the battle between the Two Dao Repository Free Immortal Realm, Gu An had already seen its conclusion.
It would not be easy for the battlefield to obtain the Heavenly Dao Golden Core.
On the other side...
In the Tai Cang Dynasty's royal palace.
Li Xuandao, wearing a dragon robe, sat on the dragon throne, staring at the sky outside the palace, which was filled with flames. His sword-like brows furrowed, and his face wore a deep frown.
He had now reached the Nirvana Realm in cultivation, but outwardly, his cultivation appeared to be at the Void Crossing Realm, with no one knowing his true depth.
"Your Majesty, even those from beyond the heavens are trying to fight for the Heavenly Mandate. Aren't you tempted?" A gray-robed Daoist stood in the hall, holding a whisk and wearing a faint smile. He seemed to think that he had seen through Li Xuandao's heart.
Li Xuandao shifted his gaze to him and said, "Can you truly bestow the Heavenly Mandate upon me?"
The gray-robed Daoist shook his head, saying, "The only key that can grant Your Majesty the Heavenly Mandate is the Heavenly Dao Discourse. But that Jueluo Sword Master is too powerful, and no one can seize the Heavenly Mandate from him. However, this humble one can guide Your Majesty towards the Heavenly Dao and make the Tai Cang Dynasty a place protected by the Heavenly Dao."
Li Xuandao narrowed his eyes and asked, "Oh? How will you assist me, and what must I offer in return?"
The gray-robed Daoist smiled, "I can help Your Majesty establish luck, adjust the dynasty's fortune. Your Majesty only needs to make the people believe in the Heavenly Dao."
"Believe in the Heavenly Dao? How do you propose they do that?"
"Your Majesty only needs to have the people set up tablets and statues, worship the Xuanxu Immortal Lord."
"Xuanxu Immortal Lord?"
Li Xuandao raised an eyebrow, his expression turning mockingly. He asked with interest, "Is this Immortal Lord a god of the Heavenly Dao?"
The gray-robed Daoist smiled, "Indeed. By worshipping him, one will be blessed by him and even gain his power."
Li Xuandao sneered, "Is that so? You want me to believe in his existence and gamble with the fortune of a dynasty? Don't you think you should offer something more convincing?"
The gray-robed Daoist remained unruffled. He stared at Li Xuandao and asked, "Your Majesty, do you desire a treasure of the Immortal Dao?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xuandao's expression slightly changed.
A treasure of the Immortal Dao was, of course, highly attractive to him. His son, Li Ya, had gained great power through a pseudo-Immortal Dao treasure and had killed without mercy. Li Xuandao had once envied this.
The gray-robed Daoist raised his right hand, and a sword, wrapped in golden dragons, flew out from his palm, rapidly enlarging.
"This is the Xuanxu Imperial Sword. It is even more powerful than the treasures of the Immortal Dao. With this sword, Your Majesty would possess the strength to dominate the world. But you must believe in the Xuanxu Immortal Lord. The sword will sense your heart."
After finishing his words, the gray-robed Daoist lifted his right hand, and the Xuanxu Imperial Sword flew toward Li Xuandao.
Crash!
Li Xuandao grasped the Xuanxu Imperial Sword, and in an instant, his expression changed as he felt an unparalleled force emanating from it.
The power surged through him, making him feel as though he could accomplish anything.
He looked at the gray-robed Daoist and asked, "There are so many empires in this world. Why choose me?"
The gray-robed Daoist smiled and replied, "It's simple. Because of Sword Master of the Dao. He doesn't belong to the Heavenly Dao, nor to the Heavenly Spirit's great world. He will make those around him stray from the Heavenly Dao. That's why I want to bring the Tai Cang Dynasty back under the Heavenly Dao's protection. Your Majesty doesn't need to worry. The Heavenly Dao won't make you go against Sword Master of the Dao, and the Heavenly Dao itself doesn't want to fight against him. As long as Sword Master of the Dao doesn't interfere with the matters of the Heavenly Dao, everything will be fine."
Upon hearing the mention of Sword Master of the Dao, Li Xuandao's mind immediately recalled Gu An's face. His expression turned complex.
After learning that Gu An was Sword Master of the Dao, Li Xuandao's heart had been in turmoil for a long time.
He had always thought that he was the best at hiding his true nature, but Gu An had completely opened his eyes.
He had heard that Gu An had left the Third Medicine Valley over a hundred years ago. Li Xuandao couldn't help but wonder, could this be related to the Heavenly Dao?
Even someone as powerful as Sword Master of the Dao doesn't want to go against the Heavenly Dao?
Li Xuandao fell into deep thought. However, this didn't make him yearn more for the Heavenly Dao. On the contrary, it only made him more wary of it.
The fact that Gu An had hidden his identity for so many years meant they were of the same path, but Gu An's cultivation was even higher. He could see more things, and Gu An's distance from the Heavenly Dao must have had a reason.
The Xuanxu Imperial Sword in his hand was probably a little too hot to handle!
The gray-robed Daoist stood quietly in the hall, watching him, waiting for him to make a decision.
"Your Majesty, please don't let me down."
The gray-robed Daoist thought impassively. He was confident that Li Xuandao wouldn't refuse him.
If Li Xuandao rejected him, then he could only act on behalf of the Xuanxu Immortal Lord.
One year passed in the blink of an eye, spring faded, and summer arrived.
Gu An stood by the window, watching the entire world of the continent unfold.
Last year's calamity ended with the Sun Immortal Emperor's victory, and he had gained immense fame, becoming the second person to successfully repel a powerful foe from beyond the heavens, shaking the entire world.
That great calamity brought about a world-destroying wave to the Tai Cang Continent, but in the end, it was Li Xuandao who slashed through it with a sword, saving the people of the continent.
After that, the Tai Cang Continent fell into an eerie calm, and the world did not experience any great changes. The Sun Immortal Emperor, who had reached the Dao Repository Free Immortal Realm, did not directly march to the Sacred Court but instead chose to retreat once again into seclusion.
"Without my intervention, this continent still remains peaceful. This means that I can indeed let go," Gu An smiled lightly and said to himself. Although Li Xuandao was somewhat forced into his position, the fact was that he had indeed defended the continent.
Gu An believed that Li Xuandao would laugh to the end.
Let that so-called Xuanxu Immortal Lord watch closely. The strength of mortals should not be underestimated, especially their ambition.
Seeing that the weather was fine, Gu An turned around and walked to the table, reaching for a jar of spiritual flowers placed on it.
He purposely adjusted his lifespan, ready to embrace the new ability of a ten billion years of lifespan.
[You have successfully obtained 68 years of lifespan from the Longxin Spiritual Flower (Level 6).]
[Your lifespan has broken the ten billion-year mark for the first time, unlocking the Lifespan Dao Field feature.]
[Lifespan Dao Field: You can consume your lifespan to open a Dao Field. The Dao Field has some effects similar to a lifespan barrier, which can prevent deduction or probing. However, the Dao Field cannot gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth from outside the field. Additionally, the Dao Field has a defensive strength comparable to your current cultivation realm. There are no limits to the Dao Field's range, but the size will affect the lifespan consumption. Special reminder: The Dao Field cannot move, and after every ten thousand years, you can choose to reopen a new Dao Field.]
The Lifespan Dao Field?
Gu An's eyes lit up. This was a great thing!
The lifespan barrier had been immensely helpful to him, but he couldn't keep it open constantly because of the tremendous consumption. Thankfully, now there was the Lifespan Dao Field.