Chapter 899: Chapter 891: Hongmeng Golden Body

Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor?

Ji Xiaoyu became more curious; she had never heard of this name, but judging by the majesty of the name, this existence was definitely not simple.

“Who is this divine being?” Ji Xiaoyu asked as she looked at Gu An.

Gu An introduced the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor as they advanced.

Upon hearing that this being was born during the primordial era of chaos, Ji Xiaoyu’s expression changed.

Such an ancient existence, what did Gu An want to achieve by seeking him?

Gu An briefly recounted the major experiences of the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor without revealing too much.

The Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor was indeed a Primordial Profound Venerable Immortal. Such a powerful being, whose experiences were far beyond what Ji Xiaoyu’s realm could imagine; of course, this was also Gu An’s respect for the Primordial Profound Venerable Immortal.

Putting aside his affiliation with the Celestial Emperor, the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor’s strength was considered top-tier, worthy of the title of emperor.

Ji Xiaoyu listened intently, deepening her understanding of the Nine Netherworld Death Realm. Learning that this place was in the deepest part of the underworld, she was filled with anticipation for the journey ahead.

Gu An brought her here, not merely for broadening her horizons.

Even if she was strong-willed, facing a rare opportunity to comprehend the Path of Reincarnation would make her excited.

After explaining the origins of the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor, Gu An began to introduce the various Nine Nether Spirit Objects encountered along the way.

The Nine Netherworld Death Realm might seem desolate, but it actually contained numerous wonders, no less than those in the mortal world; it’s just that many of these wonders are difficult to perceive.

While introducing, Gu An also guided Ji Xiaoyu to perceive the essence of the Path of Reincarnation.

All this time, although Ji Xiaoyu could achieve enlightenment, it was only the surface of the Path of Reincarnation, merely a superficial understanding, as was the case with all cultivators.

To perceive the essence of the Dao requires great opportunity, and those who can achieve it will cultivate far faster than others.

As a Saint, Gu An could manipulate the Dao, so allowing Ji Xiaoyu to perceive the essence of the Dao wasn’t difficult.

Even without deliberate guidance, any living being who associates with him over time will greatly enhance their perception power of the Dao.

In the future, he wouldn’t need to train people deliberately; whoever he appreciates could just come and cultivate by his side.

As they walked on, Ji Xiaoyu gradually saw a vast and towering Giant Mountain appear at the edge of the land, its massif disappearing into the clouds, as if a heavenly wall representing the end of the world.

She saw a crack in the middle of the Giant Mountain, a place that should be their destination.

“Do you know the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor?” Ji Xiaoyu asked.

More than the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor, she was more curious about Gu An’s background.

Gu An seemed to know everything, which made her even more curious.

“No, the reason I brought you here is because, within a few years, his name will reverberate across the Three Thousand Great Worlds, becoming the most terrifying presence in the hearts of all beings.”

Gu An replied, which secretly shocked Ji Xiaoyu.

If he could foresee the future of the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor, does it imply that Gu An’s cultivation level surpassed that of the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor?

The Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor was born during the initial chaos; wouldn’t that make Gu An even more ancient?

Ji Xiaoyu suddenly felt sentimental, thinking perhaps her greatest opportunity in this lifetime was encountering Gu An.

Back then, when she saw the young Gu An, she felt his eyes were different, not like a child’s, and indeed, this young man turned out to be a reincarnated great power, and the most powerful and mysterious one she’d ever encountered.

Gu An listened to Ji Xiaoyu’s inner thoughts, feeling content.

Hmm.

That’s right.

After breaking through, he always felt something was missing; now he seems to have found the feeling.

Gu An began to quicken his pace, Ji Xiaoyu only felt the surrounding scenery change rapidly; after a few steps, they entered the canyon in the middle of the Giant Mountain.

Upon arriving in the canyon, she noticed the path was wide, with piles of white bones on both sides, and many small ghosts hiding among the bones. A green Light Star fluttering in the air made the path even more eerie.

“Speaking of which, I have a junior who is currently training under the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor.”

Gu An suddenly said, interrupting Ji Xiaoyu’s thoughts.

“Who?”

“Zhang Buku, do you still remember?”

“Zhang Buku? Isn’t that your master’s son from the Profound Valley? I’ve heard of him, and he once made a name in the Supreme Sect as well. I thought he was dead long ago.”

Ji Xiaoyu recalled and spoke, not surprised that Zhang Buku managed to appear here, she could only attribute it to Gu An’s assistance.

Li Ya was the best example; anyone close to Gu An, regardless of their average talent, could become a prominent figure of their era.

Gu An began telling Zhang Buku’s story, from venturing in the Celestial Spirit Great World to Outer Heaven, stepping into the Celestial Army, battling on the Path of the Great Dao, achieving Heavenly Soldier status only to abandon the Immortal Position later. Now being captured by the Dark Heavenly Court, hearing this series of events surprised Ji Xiaoyu.

She guessed that Zhang Buku’s cultivation must be extraordinary now, but didn’t expect his experiences to be so full of hardships and excitement.

“Currently, he is already stronger than you.”

Gu An said jokingly, which made Ji Xiaoyu raise her eyebrows.

Though she didn’t respond, her eyes were filled with unwillingness.

Passing through the long canyon, when they stepped out, the world suddenly brightened, with a gust of wind pouncing at them.

In front was a vast barren land, lifeless and still desolate, with the celestial vault being less dark but a crimson cloud sea billowing like a fiery ocean. A massive blazing sun hung above the cloud sea, oppressive yet poignant.

Firelight illuminated Ji Xiaoyu’s face, her brows furrowing, gaze fixed on the horizon.

Following her gaze, there stood a human foot at the edge of the world, with the sole pressed to the ground and toes like mountains, the cloud sea just covering its ankles.

That foot was covered in fiery red cracks, like meridians, appearing from afar, resembling the foot of a demon god, invoking endless associations with its body.

Seeing that foot, Ji Xiaoyu felt uneasy.

The aura emanating from it was incredibly terrifying, making her feel that she was no match for it.

“Is that the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor’s foot?” Ji Xiaoyu asked quietly.

Gu An replied with a smile: “No, that’s Zhang Buku’s foot.”

“What? Zhang Buku?”

Ji Xiaoyu’s face changed dramatically, her tone astonished.

Even compared with her current life, Zhang Buku wasn’t much older; she thought her cultivation speed was already fast enough; literally no one in the Celestial Spirit Great World could match her, but unexpectedly, she’d been left so far behind by Zhang Buku.

Just one glance, and she could confirm she was definitely no match for Zhang Buku.

That’s a gulf of power levels!

Like the difference between immortal and mortal!

Gu An continued: “He’s refining the Hongmeng Golden Body, a legacy of the Nine Nether Hongmeng Emperor, only achievable here. Once it’s completed, no one below Daluo Immortal would be his match, and even a Daluo Immortal couldn’t completely eliminate him.”

“Hongmeng Golden Body…”

Ji Xiaoyu murmured the name of this physique, she’d seen many formidable physiques before, but compared to the Hongmeng Golden Body, they paled.

Such a physique is too astonishing!