When the Celestial Emperor was shrouded in fear, Gu An snapped the neck of the Extreme Nether Emperor, causing his physical body to shatter, annihilating both form and spirit.

With this snap, all causes and effects related to the Extreme Nether Emperor were scattered, regardless of whether it was his true self or not, he had to die.

The Celestial Emperor broke free from the suppression of illusions, his complexion turning somber.

He could now confirm that the Heavenly Dao was besieged by Chaos not just for the Hongmeng Will, but there was a more terrifying existence calculating everything behind the scenes.

At the same time.

The Cangming Creation Tree fell into silence, witnessing the Extreme Nether Emperor turn to gray dust in Gu An’s hands, causing all Cangming cultivators to halt, gazing at Gu An in despair.

This time, they couldn’t harbor any hopes, as their Cangming Qi Fortune was dissipating, affecting their cultivation level.

Not only them, the leaves of the Cangming Creation Tree also began to wither, its branches shrinking and withering.

The surviving Immortal Gods nervously watched Gu An, unsure if the Extreme Nether Emperor was truly dead, afraid of his potential resurrection.

The Absolute Thought Heavenly Venerable felt the same, deeply aware of the Extreme Nether Emperor’s terror from having battled him.

This was why his reverence for Gu An became even stronger.

The Extreme Nether Emperor, who almost suffocated him, was powerless in front of Gu An.

Gu An’s speed was too fast, lacking the spectacularly boundless divine skills and dharma aspects of the Supreme Emperor of Ultimate Merging Dao but able to destroy all obstacles in a single move.

Power that breaks ten thousand techniques!

What realm must one attain to accomplish this?

The Absolute Thought Heavenly Venerable resolved to maintain a good relationship with the Merit Suppressing God Heavenly Monarch.

Gu An turned, looking back at the army of Immortal Gods, his eyes calm.

Not far away, the dark red demon beast that often accompanied the Extreme Nether Emperor unwillingly watched his back, gradually turning to ash.

Seeing even the Sacred Beast fall, the morale of the Cangming side was utterly broken.

“Cangtian has fallen!”

A Cangming cultivator cried out desperately, breaking the silence instantly, prompting other Cangming cultivators to flee, each performing divine skills, while broken voids spun into more and more temporal whirlpools as if the entire universe was riddled with holes.

Gu An followed and vanished from the spot.

The Marshal of Heaven was the first to awaken, shouting angrily, “Kill! Annihilate Cangming in one fell swoop!”

The Immortal Gods snapped out of it, their eyes reddened, each erupting with stronger momentum, beginning to pursue the fleeing Cangming cultivators.

The White Spirit Demon Emperor followed beside Lu Lingjun, excitedly saying, “The ascent to immortality is coming! The ascent to immortality is coming!”

To defeat Cangming as the main force, such merit was beyond its imagination.

It now adored Gu An.

It decided to revere Gu An as the greatest deity in the future forever, holding him in the highest esteem, who dares question Gu An, it will curse them!

Moreover, it planned to strongly persuade Lu Lingjun to cling onto Gu An, if she wasn’t bold enough, then it would, even better!

Although Lu Lingjun could feel its sentiments, she was also immersed in immense joy at this moment, feeling as if she were dreaming.

Gu An was unbelievably strong, so strong that she didn’t dare harbor any illusions about him.

Why was she so fortunate to know such a being, and be cared for by him.

She suddenly felt that reaching this day was entirely due to her connection with Gu An.

…

Under the blue sky, the vast ocean stretched infinitely, with numerous islands gathered in the sea. The place was vibrant with flourishing trade and a multitude of beings traversing back and forth, bustling with activity.

On the cliff of one island, Jiang Qiong, dressed in purple, stood at the edge, watching a flock of seagulls fly past, reminiscing about the past.

It had been many years since she arrived in Central Heaven, her Gathering Flower Sect had established itself firmly.

From the Celestial Spirit Great World to Central Heaven, she accomplished the ascension of the entire sect, which was rare even within the Three Thousand Great Worlds. Thus, upon arriving in Central Heaven, she received goodwill from numerous great powers and dojos, her fame spreading widely.

Yet she often missed Gu An.

Though she hadn’t seen him in many years, she believed that as long as she called, Gu An would definitely appear.

She hadn’t called for him because she felt it wasn’t the right time to see Gu An; she wanted to become strong enough to flaunt her achievements when they met again.

Not aiming to surpass Gu An, but at least to surpass his companions and disciples.

Whenever Jiang Qiong thought of this, her face would reveal a hopeful smile, as she anticipated the current demeanor of Gu An and what he was doing?

She turned, preparing to leave.

At this moment, a massive black fissure appeared in the celestial vault far behind her, whipping up a great wind between the Celestial Sea.

Jiang Qiong turned her gaze toward the black fissure.

She frowned, confusion flashed in her eyes.

Having been in Central Heaven for many years, she had witnessed such phenomena before, hence she wasn’t panicked. Even with enemy attacks, the current Gathering Flower Sect wasn’t easy to mess with; besides disciples who ascended with her, she recruited many honored guest elders with strong power.

Suddenly.

She saw a blood-red eye open within the black fissure, seemingly observing her from a colossal and evil existence beyond the world.

When Jiang Qiong’s gaze met this eye, she froze entirely, unspeakable fear engulfing her heart. She was horrified to find herself unable to move, her mana solidified.

“How is this possible…”

Jiang Qiong was stunned, after the terror passed, curiosity filled her mind.

Who was this divine being, and why target her Gathering Flower Sect?

Gathering Flower Sect never courted trouble, nor did it possess treasures coveted by other major powers.

A hand suddenly rested on her shoulder, instantly dispelling the pressure on her, providing immense relief.

She smiled without turning, knowing who had come, as she watched the mysterious eye hovering at the horizon, she asked, “If you hadn’t come, would I have died this time?”

“He doesn’t target you, he targets me.”

Gu An’s voice came from behind, as he moved past Jiang Qiong’s side, his gaze fixed on the blood-red eye.

Jiang Qiong glanced at him, her smile widening, she teased, “Does that mean I’m important to you?”

The enemy finding her was undoubtedly not due to intelligence but through cause and effect deductions.

Words can deceive, but cause and effect cannot!

Jiang Qiong wasn’t worried because she trusted Gu An to come; now knowing this fact, her heart felt sweet without a hint of tension from being in peril.

Gu An stared at the eye, not making a move.

Simultaneously, beings from islands within the Gathering Flower Sect also saw the eye, more and more figures flying into the sky.

Various islands began to vibrate, rainbow beams rising to form formations, protecting each island. These formations could interact, connecting breathes.

Gathering Flower Sect’s quick response satisfied Jiang Qiong immensely. She looked at Gu An, asking, “Are you going to act?”

Though unclear about the eye’s origin, she trusted Gu An.

“I can’t kill him.”

Gu An asked calmly, causing Jiang Qiong to roll her eyes.

If he truly couldn’t kill, would he still dare stand here?

Even so, she patiently asked, “Why can’t you kill?”