Chapter 977: Chapter 969: Divine Horse Celestial Official

Zhang Chunqiu heard Zhang Buku’s words and couldn’t help but frown. He originally thought it was a mishap in his own cultivation, but upon hearing his son’s words, his thoughts began to waver.

After cultivating for so many years, he had some understanding of the Path of Cause and Effect. Could it be that someone really intended to plot against him?

Thinking it over, he decided to reveal his feelings.

“Recently, I often see things flying across the sky; some fall in Central Heaven, some in other worlds. I thought it was because I made a mistake in cultivation…”

Zhang Chunqiu spoke while thinking. He felt unable to describe his sensations with words because what he called seeing was images that involuntarily appeared in his mind during cultivation, not visible to the naked eye or explored by divine sense, more akin to fantasies.

It was precisely because he thought they were fantasies that he didn’t dwell on them.

After hearing this, Zhang Buku also felt puzzled. He reached out and placed a hand on Zhang Chunqiu’s shoulder, saying, “Recall it again and let me see for myself.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chunqiu nodded and then closed his eyes to recall the images he had seen before.

A while later.

Zhang Buku opened his eyes, his brow furrowed. He also couldn’t determine if what his father saw was fantasy.

What Zhang Chunqiu imagined in the celestial vault was a blend of colors, with things flying in varied shapes, resembling meteors or peculiar creations, leaving Zhang Buku dazzled.

Zhang Chunqiu comforted, “Perhaps you’re overthinking. Comprehending the Great Dao, you will inevitably see images reflected by the Dao, or perhaps it’s fake, and my mind was just restless.”

Zhang Buku didn’t respond.

At this moment, a voice came from behind them:

“Indeed, it is some kind of guidance from the Dao. Recently I’ve felt it too, perhaps related to the Path of Reincarnation we’re trying to comprehend.”

The two turned their heads to see Xu You stepping forward.

Xu You was a stark contrast to his former beggar image. Though still somewhat slim, his attire was splendid, exuding immortal light, as if restored to his true form as the Son of Heaven.

Zhang Buku looked at Xu You, furrowing his brow again, asking, “Path of Reincarnation?”

Xu You stopped walking and met his gaze, saying, “Maybe we should return to the Underworld for a look, let that presence clarify for us. Perhaps what we’ve been doing all these years has already involved unimaginable Great Cause and Effect.”

Zhang Buku remained silent, his eyes filled with worry.

Since resurrecting his father, he had ambitious plans. He began to resurrect many spirits, wanting to build his own kingdom, which was why he was called the Evil Emperor, because he resurrected many of the original deceased powerful beings in Central Heaven.

Since he hadn’t committed evil, Immortal Gods found it hard to deal with him.

Most importantly, he was once an Immortal God, and there was still a Son of Heaven by his side.

Years ago, Xu You’s betrayal of the Celestial Court’s destiny caused quite a stir, but with the Supreme Son of Heaven falling out of favor and the Celestial Emperor suppressing the Dark Heavenly Court, Xu You’s sins were lightly wiped away by the Celestial Emperor, making many Immortal Gods view Xu You with caution.

In the eyes of Immortal Gods, the Evil Emperor had the Son of Heaven and the Celestial Emperor behind him, so they could only turn a blind eye.

“It seems we really need to go there; I have some doubts that need that presence’s guidance.”

Zhang Buku spoke while casting a meaningful look at Zhang Chunqiu, whose gaze made Zhang Chunqiu uncomfortable.

Not only was Zhang Buku’s gaze strange, but Xu You’s gaze at him was also filled with unfathomable meaning.

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The matter of Immortal Fate was widely spread on the Wushishi Continent, yet life remained mundane. As time passed, disciples of Beginningless gradually let go of the matter.

It wasn’t until hundreds of years later that an old man in white, who possessed the demeanor of an immortal, arrived and shattered the tranquility of the continent.

Because this white-robed elder called himself an Immortal God.

He was precisely Xuanqing Star Lord.

Xuanqing Star Lord wandered the seas for many years before finally arriving at the so-called Pure Land.

He didn’t hide his identity and openly revealed his Immortal God status, roaming the continent, seeking out legends of the Immortal Gods here.

After understanding how the immortals on the continent conducted themselves, he felt they were qualified to become a Merit Immortal.

However, there was more than one immortal on this continent, and the position of Merit Immortal could only be given to one individual, so he decided to meet the one with the highest status.

He came to the edge of the Daoist Field of the Beginningless, where mountains rose and fell and thick fog stretched across the sky. He stood at the forest edge, gazing at the spirit mist ahead, raising his eyebrows slightly.

“What an extraordinary formation, I can’t see through it.”

Xuanqing Star Lord mused, just as he hesitated about whether to break in, the spirit mist ahead began to disperse.

As he watched closely, a black-dressed woman stood at the forest’s edge, looking at him. When the fog between them completely dispersed, he saw the black-dressed woman raising her hand, saluting him.

He immediately approached.

This black-dressed woman was precisely the Ghost Mother of Ephemera.

When Xuanqing Star Lord arrived, the Ghost Mother of Ephemera spoke, “My master heard of the Immortal’s arrival and specially sent me to welcome you.”

“Well then, Fellow Daoist, please lead the way for this humble one,” Xuanqing Star Lord spoke with a smile, without the arrogance of an Immortal God.

He never hid his identity as an Immortal God, but never displayed the Immortal God arrogance, while those proud Immortal Gods who descended liked to hide their identity as Immortal Gods.

The Ghost Mother of Ephemera nodded and began to lead the way.

Along the route, Xuanqing Star Lord started inquiring about the Ghost Mother of Ephemera’s master. She briefly answered, revealing Gu An’s name, but didn’t delve deeper.

The closer they got to the Mountain of No End, the more Xuanqing Star Lord could feel the immense merits.

He marveled inwardly, wondering how many beings one had to save to possess such merits?

Even the first Merit Immortal, Li Ya, didn’t have such rich merits.

This made him even more interested in Gu An.

Finally.

He set foot on the Mountain of No End, encountering numerous Beginningless disciples along the way, all looking at him curiously, including Second Generation Disciples.

Xuanqing Star Lord was long accustomed to such staring. Whenever he visited other dojos, sects, and races, he would always encounter such gazes.

Reaching the mountaintop, his attention was drawn to Shen Zhen in front of the Artifact Refining Cauldron.

Huh?

Why is this woman’s cause and effect so complex?

Xuanqing Star Lord speculated it was related to Gu An.

The Ghost Mother of Ephemera stopped outside the yard, motioning for Xuanqing Star Lord to enter by himself.

Xuanqing Star Lord nodded to Shen Zhen in the courtyard with a smile, then arrived at the pavilion door, speaking:

“This humble one is the celestial Xuanqing Star Lord. Taihao Heavenly Emperor heard of Fellow Daoist’s many good deeds in the Human World, repeatedly averting disaster, boundless merits, and specially sent this humble one to summon Fellow Daoist to assume an Immortal Position, serving as the Divine Horse Celestial Official.”

His voice was neither arrogant nor humble, with no arrogance when mentioning the Heavenly Emperor, and spoke with admiration about Gu An’s merits.

Gu An’s voice came from inside the building: “May I ask what is the position of the Divine Horse Celestial Official?”

Shen Zhen and the Ghost Mother of Ephemera also showed interest, all looking at Xuanqing Star Lord, while other Second Generation Disciples gathered outside the yard.

Xuanqing Star Lord responded, “The Celestial Court has divine steeds that can traverse worlds, escape into Yin and Yang. The Divine Horse Celestial Official is responsible for caring for and feeding these divine steeds.”

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