"Venerable Supreme, this poor Daoist truly has no cards left to play and had no choice but to come beg you to step in. That Dao Ancestor's origins are unknown. If he does not enter the Heavenly Court, I fear he may become a variable. This poor Daoist is not favoring the Heavenly Court; rather, it is best for the Heavenly Dao to have only one order. You have lived through countless ages, so you should understand what this poor Daoist is worried about. That Dao Ancestor appears to be doing good deeds, but in truth, he is burying the roots of disaster for the Heavenly Dao..."
Xuanqing Star Lord looked at Gu An, who sat upon the throne, and poured out his grievances, only short of shedding tears.
A smile hung on Gu An's face. One hand propped against his cheek, he gazed at him leisurely, watching his performance with amusement.
That Dao Ancestor was naturally Dao Ancestor Wanyuan.
Dao Ancestor Wanyuan had been preaching without restraint, and he had already provoked the dissatisfaction of many Dao lineages. It was precisely through one struggle after another that he had truly established the name of Dao Ancestor within the Heavenly Dao.
Simply performing meritorious deeds was not enough. One also had to possess overwhelming strength.
Under circumstances unknown to anyone, the Heavenly Emperor had once gone to find Dao Ancestor Wanyuan as well. Though they had not exchanged blows, the Heavenly Emperor had sensed Dao Ancestor Wanyuan's strength. After the two sides held discussions, the Heavenly Emperor tacitly permitted Dao Ancestor Wanyuan's actions, and Dao Ancestor Wanyuan also promised that he would not destroy the Heavenly Dao.
After that meeting, the Heavenly Emperor was deeply provoked and began to cultivate in seclusion, throwing split souls and wills into Reincarnation in