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Chapter 914: Chapter 906: The Position of the Celestial Emperor

The Heavenly Emperor appeared flustered for a brief moment, but quickly regained his composure. He narrowed his eyes and sneered, “Father, do you wish to test my Nine Heavens True Dragon Qi again?”

He wore an unruly smile, as if he were the Celestial Emperor.

However, faced with his aggression, the Celestial Emperor remained indifferent, simply watching him quietly.

The Celestial Emperor’s gaze made the Heavenly Emperor’s skin crawl, his heart sinking into despair.

He became increasingly certain that the Celestial Emperor was not testing him, which led him to hopelessness.

Previously, he had gained control over the Celestial Court by coercing the Celestial Emperor, an affair that ended on bad terms. Now that he had lost his cultivation level, how could the Celestial Emperor spare him?

Their relationship had long surpassed the bond of father and son, becoming that of enemies, but not mortal enemies—rather, adversaries under the power struggles of the Heavenly Dao.

How long the Celestial Emperor had lived, even he, the Heavenly Emperor, did not know. But he could be sure that even when confronting his own son, the enraged Celestial Emperor would not show mercy. He wouldn’t regret a single execution.

Some sons of heaven were cast down to the mortal world, some exiled to chaos, some fell into the underworld, never to return. There were even those whose beings were utterly obliterated.

No matter how he thought about it, the Heavenly Emperor felt destined for the direst outcome, potentially becoming a cautionary tale for future emperors.

“You are very much like your mother; she was as ambitious as you are.”

The Celestial Emperor suddenly spoke, catching the Heavenly Emperor off guard. He furrowed his brows, unable to fathom the Celestial Emperor’s intent behind these words.

He wasn’t foolish enough to hope for the Celestial Emperor’s pardon.

The Celestial Emperor continued, “Your mother died for power; I did not bring her back to the Celestial Court but brought you. It was her wish; between you and her, she chose to have you ascend to the Immortal Class.”

The Heavenly Emperor remained silent.

He had long forgotten his mother’s visage; in ordinary times, he never thought of her. In hearing the Celestial Emperor’s words, his heart remained unruffled.

As a son of heaven, he had experienced the Reincarnation Tribulation before, memories far more stirring than this.

He knew well that the Celestial Emperor chose him because of his talent. With so many sons of heaven, was it possible they all rose due to their mother’s favor?

Because of the Celestial Emperor’s words, the Heavenly Emperor calmed. Matters had come to this; he decided to face his fate with clarity.

Though he hadn’t held the Celestial Court’s authority for long, at least he had succeeded. As a Heavenly Son, he had done his utmost. Even if it meant dying, he would die without regret.

“I will give you a chance. I will not move against your Immortal Authority, but you must contend with Taihao for the Celestial Emperor’s position. Whether you succeed or not, I will pass my cultivation level to the victor, allowing either of you, even if you’ve lost your cultivation level, to reach the pinnacle once more.”

The Celestial Emperor stared at him, speaking coldly.

The Heavenly Emperor showed no surprise, instead asking with perplexity, “Why do this?”

The Celestial Emperor replied frankly, “I wish to support Taihao as Celestial Emperor, but he lacks distinguished merits. I intend to use you as his stepping stone. Yet if you surpass him, then it proves the throne belongs to you.”

“My question is, why do you wish to relinquish the throne?”

The Heavenly Emperor gazed at the Celestial Emperor with piercing eyes, like blades trying to stab through his heart.

The Celestial Emperor answered, “Sitting on this throne for so long has grown tiresome. I wish to leave the Celestial Court, to pursue my own Dao, and to seek out an old acquaintance for a long-awaited duel.”

“You, who have lost your cultivation level, desire to duel?”

“I naturally have ways to regain it, unlike you, who must pretend to remain calm, awaiting another’s mercy.”

For the first time, the Celestial Emperor’s tone shifted, full of sarcasm, making the Heavenly Emperor’s face turn grim.

Seeing the Heavenly Emperor’s expression, the corners of the Celestial Emperor’s mouth lifted in a smile. He said, “Your only chance of winning is to seize the Central Heaven’s destiny. In the future, I will transfer the Celestial Dao Destiny to Central Heaven. By then, the Immortal Gods in Central Heaven will only grow more numerous. While Taihao is still cultivating, you still have a chance.”

“Now leave.”

The Heavenly Emperor fell silent, with many questions to ask but felt he had no other choice. Only by surviving could he understand these matters.

Even if his questions were answered now, if he were to die, what use would those answers be to him?

The Heavenly Emperor took a deep breath, saluted the Celestial Emperor, and turned to leave.

The Celestial Emperor watched him depart, his gaze becoming profound.

…

Time passed in a blink over countless millennia, Central Heaven had renewed its visage, the world filled with vitality.

On the edge of a cliff, Hong Yi meditated facing the magnificent sun, surrounded by a purple aura. In the distant sky flew Immortal Birds, as if mountains soared through the firmament, a truly magnificent sight.

Gu An approached Hong Yi from behind, gazing at the majestic scene ahead, he sighed, “The sky of Central Heaven grows ever more beautiful, and now, even traces of the Great Dao can be seen.”

Hong Yi opened her eyes, turned to him, and asked, “In this world today, what is the mightiest realm?”

Gu An, without meeting her gaze, quietly answered, “Dao Extreme Daluo Immortal, which is the pinnacle of the Immortal Dao, the third layer of the Daluo Dao Fruit. And you are currently striving for the Daluo Dao Fruit.”

Upon hearing this, Hong Yi turned her head, looking toward the horizon, murmuring, “Is the gap truly so vast?”

Gu An didn’t reply, allowing her to ponder.

After a while, he finally spoke, “Hong Yi, starting tomorrow, I won’t come anymore. The road ahead, you must walk on your own, do what you wish.”

At these words, Hong Yi immediately stood up and turned to face him, her gaze fixed intensely on him, her eyes showing anger for the first time.

In all her years of cultivation, Hong Yi’s emotions had remained stable, never showing such an expression.

“Why?” Hong Yi asked through gritted teeth, her anger gradually shifting to panic.

Since she gained consciousness, she had followed Gu An. Gu An was the first person she saw upon opening her eyes. She had built a dependency on him and had never imagined life without him.

Gu An replied, “Everyone has a place to return to, a place to go from. Look at the birds at the horizon; they have had many companions, even traveled alone.”

“I am me, they are them, why do you want to leave me?” Hong Yi stared stubbornly at Gu An.

Gu An smiled and said, “Your future is broader. I do not enjoy such a life, so I will not hold you back.”

“If you do not like it, I can forsake it. I’ll live the life you enjoy.”

Hong Yi said earnestly. She currently liked cultivating, enjoyed battling, and becoming stronger, but she wasn’t willing to leave Gu An.

She couldn’t imagine how to live if she left Gu An.

Gu An shook his head and said, “When you venture out for a while, you’ll grasp the wonders of the world, which will also help you grow stronger.”

“I don’t believe it; I won’t leave you!”

Hong Yi said sternly.

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