Chapter 596: Innate Celestial God |
Wu Dao Immortal stared at Gu An, his eyes filled with both shock and fury.
Since this was merely an incarnation and not his true body, he did not despair. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Gu An and spoke in a deep voice, "I never expected you to still be alive!"
Gu An pressed down on his shoulder and responded calmly, "I was just as surprised to find you still breathing."
Shen Zhen and Bai Sheng sensed that something was off and immediately grew alert.
Wu Dao Immortal's expression darkened as he asked coldly, "Did you come here specifically for me, or is it for him?"
Gu An smiled and replied, "He's already here, right in front of you."
Hearing this, Wu Dao Immortal froze momentarily, instinctively turning his gaze toward Shen Zhen.
For Shen Zhen to perceive the karma beyond the heavens despite her relatively low cultivation, could she be the reincarnation of the Heavenly Spirit God?
Though Shen Zhen was female, Wu Dao Immortal had lived long enough to witness countless bizarre occurrences. A man reincarnating as a woman was hardly surprising to him.
Wu Dao Immortal's brows furrowed deeply as he scrutinized Bai Sheng. In his eyes, Bai Sheng appeared utterly ordinary.
Bai Sheng was stunned. He instinctively looked at Gu An.
Had Gu An truly died at his hands in a past life?
If that were the case, wouldn't this be an irreconcilable grudge?
Why, then, was Gu An assisting him now?
Shen Zhen, too, hadn't expected this revelation. She silently sighed, realizing that even an invincible figure like Gu An had endured hardship and struggles in his path.
Wu Dao Immortal fell into silence. Compared to the reincarnation of the Heavenly Spirit God, he was far more concerned about what Gu An intended to do.
This current body of his was still too weak, incapable of resisting the suppression Gu An exerted over him.
Irritated, Wu Dao Immortal’s thoughts turned to old grievances. His rage swelled uncontrollably.
Back then, he had placed great expectations on Hei Xuan, but Hei Xuan had ultimately defied him, leading to his downfall at the hands of the Heavenly Spirit God. His true body had yet to fully recover from the wounds sustained in that battle.
Gu An saw through his thoughts and said, "Sit back and enjoy the show."
As he spoke, Gu An withdrew his hand.
However, Wu Dao Immortal quickly realized that his energy had been sealed. His body was no different from that of an ordinary mortal, leaving him utterly powerless.
Realizing that escape was impossible, Wu Dao Immortal did not act recklessly. Instead, he turned his gaze to Bai Sheng and stated, "The celestial god I am searching for is not him."
Gu An raised a brow. "There are other celestial gods in this realm?"
Though he had yet to detect any other celestial god’s presence, he did not doubt Wu Dao Immortal’s words. Instead, his curiosity was piqued.
While celestial gods themselves had not been found, traces of their legacy certainly existed. Lü Xian, for instance, possessed a celestial god’s inheritance. Before the restructuring of heaven and earth, celestial god worshippers had also roamed the world, spreading the doctrines of the Heavenly Dao.
All of this indicated that celestial gods could manifest at any moment.
Wu Dao Immortal nodded. "Yes, this god is not an ascended deity but an innate celestial god, a being born from the very fate and energy of the Heavenly Dao itself."
Even with his powers sealed, he spoke freely.
After all, though he and Gu An were mortal enemies, they were both adversaries of the Heavenly Court.
Gu An thought of Yao Xuan and suddenly had a realization. His gaze shifted toward Su Jin.
As expected!
Su Jin was pregnant!
She had deliberately concealed and sealed her child’s development, halting its growth entirely. Even the mighty Da Liang Demon Emperor had failed to notice it.
Bai Sheng had reincarnated countless times and fathered children before, yet he had never sired an innate celestial god.
Why was it different this time?
Gu An carefully observed Su Jin’s unborn child.
The fetus held no traces of the Heavenly Dao’s energy.
Could it be that a transformation would occur later?
While pondering this, Gu An shifted his gaze to the hundred-zhang stone tablet in front of him.
He casually engaged Wu Dao Immortal in conversation, discussing the heavens, the origins of the stone tablet, and more.
Bai Sheng noticed that the people around them showed no reaction at all, as if they had not heard the conversation about celestial gods between Gu An and Wu Dao Immortal.
He quickly realized that he had become entangled in something far greater than he had imagined. However, he had already prepared himself to die, as long as he could save Su Jin.
Past lives and reincarnation—he had never believed in such things.
He was who he was. He was not a god. If he ever became one, then the being that emerged would no longer be guided by his current will.
"No matter what kind of existence you are, your revival came at the cost of my sacrifice. You must help me save her. Just save her. Do not harm anyone else..."
Bai Sheng silently repeated these words in his heart, as if speaking to himself.
Time continued to pass, and the moment of the grand wedding drew ever closer.
In the central area of the demon city, the grand feast had already begun. The Da Liang Demon Emperor was socializing with his guests. Enchanting demon women sang and danced, exquisite spirit fruits and fine wines were being served, and the entire event exuded an air of extravagance and festivity.
Although Bai Sheng could not see the specific progress of the wedding, the murmurs and conversations of the creatures passing by only made his anxiety grow.
Within the demon city, his divine sense encountered barriers everywhere, preventing him from probing deeper. This only worsened his unease, causing his thoughts to spiral into turmoil.
He kept glancing at Gu An, who remained engaged in casual conversation with Wu Dao Immortal, seemingly unconcerned about Bai Sheng’s potential transformation into the Heavenly Spirit God.
This only made him more restless.
"Why isn’t he making a move? What is he waiting for?"
At that moment, a powerful voice suddenly echoed through the entire city, interrupting Gu An and Wu Dao Immortal's exchange.
"I am the Da Liang Demon Emperor. Today marks the grand wedding between my beloved consort, Su Jin, and myself. I thank you all for coming to witness this event. To ensure this gathering is not in vain, I will present a treasure of heaven and earth, allowing everyone to experience the truth of the Great Dao. Regardless of your cultivation, all shall have the opportunity to attain enlightenment!"
The voice was majestic and resounded across every corner of the city.
Bai Sheng instantly panicked. His patience was exhausted. He could not afford to wait any longer.
He could not hold it in anymore. He turned to Gu An and said anxiously, "Gu Xiong, isn’t it time to act?"
Gu An turned his head to look at him, his expression calm. "Have you thought it through?"
Bai Sheng took a deep breath, his fists clenched. "I have. Let me become him! Let me become the Heavenly Spirit God!"
At that moment, rationality abandoned him. The Da Liang Demon Emperor's voice had triggered something within him—he could think of nothing else but saving Su Jin.
Wu Dao Immortal also glanced at Bai Sheng, a mocking expression flashing in his eyes.
"So even the omnipotent, invincible Heavenly Spirit God can be troubled by love?"
He then turned back to Gu An.
"This brat really is something, toying with a celestial god like this."
The moment Bai Sheng finished speaking, a strange glint flickered in Gu An’s eyes.
Bai Sheng met his gaze, and suddenly, the world spun around him.
At the same time—
In the central area of the demon city, atop a thousand-step platform, Su Jin stood beside the Da Liang Demon Emperor, her face concealed beneath a crimson veil. Her posture was graceful and composed.
The Da Liang Demon Emperor, clad in a black dragon-patterned robe, stood tall and imposing. His blood-red hair was wild, and two sharp horns protruded from his forehead. Simply standing there, he emanated an overwhelming aura of absolute dominance.
His gaze swept over the grand plaza below.
At the edges of the vast space, numerous high platforms had been erected. Each platform was occupied by powerful beings, none of whom were weaker than him.
He was very satisfied with the turnout.
After today, his name would spread across the entire world.
Before unifying the demon race, he needed to first make his name known to all.
The mention of a treasure of heaven and earth caused an uproar among the spectators on the high platforms. Many demons and cultivators had not expected the Da Liang Demon Emperor to openly present such a priceless treasure.
The murmurs and excited discussions filled the air, but the Da Liang Demon Emperor relished their reactions.
Just as he was about to speak again, an overwhelming aura suddenly erupted from the distance, surging toward the heavens.
Boom!
A deafening roar shook the entire demon city.
The ground trembled violently.
Expressions of shock spread across the faces of the powerful demons and great cultivators in attendance.
All eyes turned in the same direction.
The Da Liang Demon Emperor’s smile froze. His brows furrowed, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes.
"Someone dares challenge my authority on this day?"
"Courting death!"