Chapter 1161 — The Ancestral Court Is Flung Open
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 2 of 3
" Divine Emperor Langxuan, the Ancestral Divine King, and the others could not help but be astonished.
Of all the Celestial Masters, the ones most eager to attack Taixu, apart from Celestial Master Huo, were Celestial Master Hong — so why, now that they had reached the land of Taixu, was Celestial Master Hong in such a hurry to return? Celestial Master Gong said coolly, "I shall go back as well.
Fellow Daoist Hong, let us travel together. " Celestial Master Hong's expression shifted slightly; he was somewhat unwilling to go with her.
He gave two dry laughs, then abruptly transformed into a streak of flowing light and fled far away. Celestial Master Gong's form became a long rainbow, following close behind. Divine Emperor Langxuan, the Ancestral Divine King, Celestial Master Xu, Celestial Master Huo, and the rest exchanged glances.
Divine Emperor Langxuan cleared his throat and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Hong and Fellow Daoist Gong have never gotten along.
When I first knew them, Fellow Daoist Gong was beating Fellow Daoist Hong — beating him very badly. On the road they will surely come to blows, and it will be convenient for me to be there to mediate.
" With that, he too leapt up and departed. The Ancestral Divine King hurried after him, crying, "When those two fight, they recognize neither kin nor friend! Fellow Daoist Langxuan cannot hold them apart — I will go help!
" Celestial Master Xu frowned and looked at Celestial Master Huo.
"Celestial Master Hong and Celestial Master Gong are of mysterious origin, while Langxuan and the Ancestral Divine King are of ancient origin — figures who have existed since the most ancient times and live still. These four have left because they know a great many hidden secrets.
Over at the Heavenly Court, things are certainly not as simple as Celestial Master Shen attacking it.
Celestial Master Huo, why do you not go back? " Celestial Master Huo said softly, "If you do not leave, how could I bear to? " Celestial Master Xu said coldly, "I have no interest in you whatsoever. " Celestial Master Huo walked shoulder to shoulder with her and said with a smile, "Among the ten Celestial Masters of the Heavenly Court, the only truly pure ones are you and I. The Great Emperor and the Heavenly Emperor hide among them; the ancient beings stir restlessly; it is hard to tell who is loyal and who is treacherous.
If you and I were to be joined in marriage, we could advance and retreat as one, and gain a greater chance of victory. " Celestial Master Xu halted.
With a half-smile she said, "Celestial Master Huo, have you not always belonged to Celestial Master Hao's faction? Do you not fear Celestial Master Hao learning that you speak such words to me? " Celestial Master Huo said gravely, "I admire you. If we could be together, Celestial Master Hao would only think more highly of me. You are half a god, and half a human.
" Celestial Master Xu gave a derisive laugh and walked on.
"I am a demigod.
What I cannot fathom is this: you are plainly a Celestial Master of the human race, yet you take more pains to wipe out the human race's forces than anyone. You were there when Celestial Master Yun was besieged; when Emperor Ming was destroyed, you sent the armies under your command as well. When Celestial Master Yue and Celestial Master Ling were killed, when the Supreme Emperor was put down, you were always at the very front. You are far too harsh upon your own kind.
" Celestial Master Huo's face turned solemn. "For the sake of the human race's future and its very lives, I have no choice but to act. They are utterly incapable of standing against the Heavenly Court, against the gods, against the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
They force themselves to fight for the human race's survival, yet they fail to recognize one reality: that the human race cannot possibly win, and must attach itself to a strong power in order to survive. " His gaze deepened as he looked into the distance.