Chapter 1430 - 512: Hey, Junior Brother Zhunti
In front of the Zixiao Palace.
The Tai Chi Diagram slowly unfolded, and two figures flew out from within, landing steadily in front of the palace gates.
The arrivals were none other than Li Ping’an and Queen Mother of the Jade Pool.
The Queen Mother had changed into a simple long dress. Although the majesty and grace cultivated between her brows could not be concealed, at this moment, her lips held a smile, her phoenix eyes shone, and overall, she was brilliant and charming, evoking pity.
She took the initiative to step back half a step, then hastened her pace to hold onto Li Ping’an’s arm, and carefully transmitted her voice:
"Your Majesty, why have you brought me here?"
"The Human Race values the harmony between husband and wife," Li Ping’an slightly tilted his head, "you and I are one, where cannot I take you?"
The Queen Mother’s eyes held even more laughter as she transmitted her voice: "Today is not a pleasant task. I am still a disciple of Hongjun Teacher. This might be a bit awkward."
"Fear not, I’m here."
Li Ping’an pushed open the palace doors and stepped forward into the radiant celestial light.
The Six Saints were all seated in the front hall.
Taiqing the Elder and Yuanshi Tianzun sat in the center, with the other four Saints seated on either side.
In Li Ping’an’s perception, it seemed as if... six great Daos had become spirits... although not quite appropriate, this was indeed how he felt.
It was as if the Great Dao had taken human form, possessing Dao Bodies, emanating mysterious Dao Charm from inside to outside.
The Immortal Path leads to the ultimate sanctity, and the mysterious gate is not devoid of emptiness.
Li Ping’an led the Queen Mother steadily forward, advancing into the front hall, where he gave a distant bow, declaring:
"Disciple Li Ping’an greets Ancestor Master, Elder Uncles, Holy Mother."
The Queen Mother of Jade Pool followed suit and respectfully bowed.
A cold snort was heard, indicating Daoist Zhunti’s dissatisfaction that Li Ping’an had not paid his respects, his expression somewhat unkind.
Li Ping’an paid no heed.
He continued in a clear voice: "The disciple, under the command of the Elder Uncle, has come to escort the Six Saints back to the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth, thereby stabilizing the foundation of the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth, enjoying prosperity, without increasing distress. Cultivating spiritual virtues is truly a blessing for all beings."
Taiqing nodded slightly: "Good."
Yuanshi Tianzun, smiling, asked: "Heavenly Emperor, may This Poor Daoist inquire about a few matters?"
"Please inquire, Ancestor Master."
"You previously made many Great Vows. Now that the heaven and earth are beginning to stabilize, have your vows been fulfilled?"
Li Ping’an smiled and said: "The disciple’s vows have only been partially fulfilled. Although the four seas are peaceful, fierce demons lay dormant, great devils have withdrawn, and evil spirits have been exterminated, there are still many deficiencies that require the full effort of the Heavenly Court to work in unity."
"Good."
Yuanshi Tianzun asked again: "Previously, Kunpeng caused chaos, and Xuanyuan died in battle. What exactly happened?"
"To report to Ancestor Master, the internal affairs are exceedingly complex."
Li Ping’an sighed, cupping his hands:
"Ancestral Master Hongjun plotted to usurp the Heavenly Dao, while the Transcender sought to seize Hongjun, both plotting against each other, implicating all living beings.
"Kunpeng was originally slain by the Human Race’s Three Sovereigns in ancient times. The Transcender took away Kunpeng’s remnant soul, combining it with an Innate God and Demon body, teaching Kunpeng the Second Primordial Spirit Method, using it as a pawn.
"Kunpeng was unaware, leading to its gradual downfall, nearly causing a great disaster in the end.
"Hongjun’s conspiracy was even deeper; he embedded his malicious corpse into the Heavenly Dao, seeking to severely injure the Heavenly Dao and thus gain complete control, aiming for his own transcendence.
"Ultimately, Hongjun made a misstep, and the Transcender has now completely subdued Hongjun, becoming a menace to the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth."
Daoist Zhunti said indifferently: "Heavenly Emperor seems to be a disciple of that Transcender?"
Here it comes, the trouble is starting.
Li Ping’an smiled and said: "According to the rules of the Desolate Era, the junior disciple should call me Senior Brother, as I am an official disciple and you are merely a named disciple."
"How bold!"
Zhunti seemed to have had his tail stepped on, glaring angrily at Li Ping’an.
The overwhelming might of the Saint crushed down.
As Tongtian and Nüwa were about to take action, they saw Li Ping’an standing motionless, instead pulling the somewhat pale-faced Jade Pool to his rear.
Li Ping’an looked up at Zhunti, speaking slowly:
"So, previously, when Junior Brother Zhunti went to Transcender Teacher to plead, obtaining the Hongmeng Purple Qi, cutting off the Three Pure Ones and Holy Mother’s path to prove the Dao, did Junior Brother Zhunti forget?
"Or is it that now that Junior Brother Zhunti has become a Saint, you no longer wish to acknowledge the Transcender as a teacher?
"If so, Junior Brother Zhunti should declare thrice that Transcender Wang Ri is a wicked person beyond redemption, then I shall truly believe it."
Zhunti’s eyes narrowed slightly.
The Three Pure Ones’ expressions were all somewhat unpleasant, while the Holy Mother seemed unaffected, enjoying the spectacle at the side.
Daoist Jie Yin said softly: "According to the rules, my junior brother and I should indeed call Your Majesty Senior Brother, but now that we have all become Saints, Saints are the foundation of the Heavenly Dao and the faith of all beings, so we can no longer approach it from the perspective of discipleship."
"It seems the two of you truly do not wish to acknowledge the Transcender Teacher anymore."
Li Ping’an shook his head and sighed:
"Indeed, the two have become mere pawns of the teacher, and now refusing to acknowledge is reasonable.
"But I think it’s better not to make things too tense, for there may come a time when the two of you still need to turn to our teacher for help."
Daoist Zhunti said coldly: "Transcender Teacher only taught us how to cultivate, and we, being beings of heaven and earth, naturally consider everything for the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth. The Heavenly Emperor speaks provocatively, attempting to incite the Six Saints, does he also harbor ill intentions?"
"The disciple’s respect for the Three Pure Ones and the Holy Mother is attested by heaven and every creature!"
Li Ping’an took a step forward:
"On the contrary, the two Western Sect Hierarchs previously harbored fierce demons, instigating disciples to misbehave, and the likes of Maitreya, Calamity, and Qia Feng have troubled all beings of heaven and earth everywhere. The disasters they caused, resulting in innumerable deaths and injuries, are beyond count!