Steadily becoming a saint, the immortal officials hired me to tend the horses

Chapter 815: Chapter 807: Vast Disparity

“What do you mean pretending to be weak? If I do not participate in worldly causes and effects, whether I am strong or weak, what does it matter?”

Gu An walked toward Ji Xiaoyu, smiling as he replied.

Ji Xiaoyu was dressed in a luxurious purple robe, exuding an aura of noble and transcendent beauty, possessing both the elegance of a fairy and the powerful presence of someone in authority.

Upon hearing Gu An’s words, she slightly pursed her lips and said, “Such an arrogant tone.”

She stepped down the stairs, continuing, “If you wish to speak, I won’t refuse. Coincidentally, I want to learn more about the realms beyond the Innate Golden Immortal.”

Gu An laughed, “The Golden Immortal Dao Fruit is also divided into three layers: Innate Golden Immortal, Heaven-Balancing Golden Immortal, and Taiqing Golden Immortal. The Celestial Gods guarding the Three Thousand Great Worlds often have cultivation levels around the Heaven-Balancing Golden Immortal Realm.”

As he spoke, he took out the Fate Pen and casually swept it, adding the names of two realms, Heaven-Balancing Golden Immortal and Taiqing Golden Immortal, to the foremost stone pillars.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu squinted her eyes and asked, “What is your realm?”

Gu An smiled but remained silent.

“Judging by your demeanor, is your realm higher than Taiqing Golden Immortal?” Ji Xiaoyu snorted. When she saw that Gu An’s smile didn’t change, she was secretly startled.

She had thought Gu An was just a Taiqing Golden Immortal.

This guy…

Although Ji Xiaoyu was surprised, considering Gu An’s few interventions, even on the Path of the Great Dao, none could compare. Surpassing Taiqing Golden Immortal equates to surpassing the power of most Celestial Gods, which is reasonable upon reflection.

Though understanding is one thing, realizing that Gu An surpassed Taiqing Golden Immortal, she still felt bewildered.

Gu An listened to her inner thoughts, secretly thinking, “Indeed, I am above Taiqing Golden Immortal, with five realms in between.”

He arrived in front of Ji Xiaoyu, glanced around, and asked, “Do you usually reside here in seclusion?”

“Yes, the factions of the Heavenly Spirit Dao Alliance are complex. I don’t want to get involved in too many causes and effects, so I seldom venture out.”

Ji Xiaoyu replied, currently still in the Heaven-Encompassing Free Immortal Realm, just a step away from the Innate Golden Immortal, but unable to break through that step. Sёarᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

She wasn’t in a hurry since those who can achieve Innate Golden Immortal have lived for a long time. Her age compared to these Great Powers is still far behind.

Yet, with Gu An’s arrival, she felt a sense of urgency.

Continuing like this, she might soon give up her determination to pursue Gu An.

Gu An looked at her and said, “Going out occasionally is beneficial, aiding enlightenment. The Dao is not entirely found through secluded hard practice alone. The existence of the Reincarnation Tribulation is to guide beings toward the Dao.”

“You can also visit the Daoist Field of the Beginningless sometimes; the Nine Spirit Continent has become quite lively these days.”

Listening to Gu An’s words, Ji Xiaoyu gazed fixedly at him.

Their eyes met, both without any fluctuations.

“When I headed to Outer Heaven, I thought it would be a farewell to you, but in the end, I returned. When pursuing the Daoist Emperor along the Path of the Great Dao, I thought for the second time we’d be separated forever. Now, I’m entirely rooted in the Celestial Spirit Great World, seemingly unable to sever our ties for eternity.”

Ji Xiaoyu spoke in a calm tone, causing Gu An to raise his eyebrows.

“What? Do you hold a grudge against me? If you really wish for eternal separation, I simply won’t come anymore.” Gu An said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoyu’s eyes showed subtle changes. She replied, “I just don’t want to burden you, and pursuing the Great Dao must rely on oneself, at least that’s how I view it.”

Gu An understood her true thoughts, which was why he didn’t get angry. He said wryly, “According to your view, do you wish to remain forever alone?”

Ji Xiaoyu paused in silence, then asked, “Is there anything I can do for you?”

“Why don’t you show me around? I find this place quite interesting.” Gu An said with a gentle smile.

Ji Xiaoyu didn’t reject the idea; she nodded slightly, then began to lead the way, walking in front of Gu An, who followed closely.

Walking ahead of Gu An, her lips slightly upturned but quickly returned to normal.

Thus, Gu An followed Ji Xiaoyu around her dojo. To avoid suspicion, Ji Xiaoyu donned a hat and a veil.

In the blink of an eye.

Two days passed.

On this day, Ji Xiaoyu escorted Gu An to the mountain gate. As the formation at the gate closed, only the two of them remained on the cliff.

Gu An turned toward Ji Xiaoyu and said, “If you encounter Immortal Fate in the future, do not accept it.”

Ji Xiaoyu asked, “Why?”

She didn’t think Gu An simply didn’t want her to leave. There must be a special reason, perhaps the reason he came to find her.

In her view, Gu An couldn’t have come merely for leisure.

“Because it will be a trap. If you wish to ascend to immortality, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future, and I’ll tell you when.” Gu An responded.

This made Ji Xiaoyu’s gaze toward him filled with deep meaning. She was curious about just how far Gu An’s eyes could see into the future.

Gu An continued, “Since you want to become an Innate Golden Immortal, I will assist you in achieving it!”

As he finished speaking, Gu An suddenly waved his sleeve, and a gentle breeze blew toward Ji Xiaoyu, lifting her hat, revealing astonishment on her cool and beautiful face.

She stood frozen in place, regaining consciousness only after several breaths.

By the time she returned to awareness, Gu An’s presence was gone, and she widened her eyes in shock, discovering her Dao Fruit had transformed, with unfamiliar energy surging within.

Soon, she realized she had achieved the Innate Golden Immortal Realm!

No Celestial Tribulation!

Directly transformed into it!

She instinctively thought she was dreaming, yet she couldn’t find Gu An’s figure anymore. She immediately entered the stone gate to confirm she was in the real world.

Meanwhile.

Gu An arrived at the Xiao Family city to find Xiao Lan, roaming the streets and sensing Ji Xiaoyu’s changes.

This was the strength of the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao, able to forcibly elevate others’ realms without any drawbacks. The reason there’s no need to cross the tribulation is that he used his Dao Intent. Now Ji Xiaoyu just needs to slowly adapt to the new realm’s transformation to completely become an Innate Golden Immortal.

Gu An couldn’t help but think of the Celestial Court, whose destiny could rapidly strengthen Mortal Spirits without any side effects; isn’t this the ability of the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao?

Could it be that all Heavenly Court Immortals were promoted by the Celestial Emperor?

If so, it makes sense; the Celestial Emperor wouldn’t fear the immortals’ rebellion, nor fear the Son of Heaven growing powerful, as the immortals’ strength derives from him.

To create so many Heavenly Court Immortals, the Celestial Emperor’s cultivation level is indeed terrifying.

However, the Celestial Emperor hasn’t exposed this point, instead allowing Cangtian and the Heavenly Dao to substitute for his function.

Gu An wasn’t planning to forcefully help disciples break through realms unless they hit a limit.

Even when assisting those around him, Gu An won’t reveal the intricate wonders of it, as they are simply too unbelievable.

Moreover, for the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao, having more subordinates is pointless.

No matter how many strong people are under the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao, combined, they can’t rival him. Moreover, he and the Celestial Emperor stand in the Perfection Realm.

On the Heavenly Dao’s scope, there are only two Supreme Emperors of Ultimate Merging Dao, both in the Perfection Realm, and their gap with all beings is astoundingly vast.

“Why do I suddenly relate to the Celestial Emperor’s arrogance?”

Gu An chuckled, shaking his head.

He felt this mindset was unacceptable, just as the Celestial Emperor couldn’t foresee him rising unknowingly. Perhaps another Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao might emerge in the future without either him or the Celestial Emperor realizing.

No matter what, he must never be conceited.