Chapter 1448: 519: Corrupted Thoughts
Chapter 1448: Chapter 519: Corrupted Thoughts
No sooner had the Saint’s decree been issued than the Heavenly Court released a Three Realms arrest warrant for Maitreya.
Li Ping’an returned to the Heavenly Court just to handle this affair.
These times are different from the past; after the Heaven Emperor’s Seal descended, the Heavenly Dao immediately began to reject Maitreya. As soon as Maitreya shows any trace, divine sanctions in the form of lightning will strike instantly, marking Maitreya’s trail for experts to easily track.
As for Maitreya’s future fate, Li Ping’an does not know;
but Li Ping’an is certain that the monstrous demons nurtured by the Western Sect are now beginning to sense their own perilous situation.
The Western Sect nurtures these monstrous demons for the pathway of incense, aiming for sainthood;
now that the two Saints have attained sainthood, whether to cover up this past or considering the intrinsic value of these demons, there is little reason to keep them around any longer.
As for whether there will be any disturbance later on…
Li Ping’an also does not dare to guarantee.
Putting aside the many schemes here, he just wants to give Jie Yin, Zhunti, and Maitreya a bit of trouble.
The aspect of this world that Li Ping’an finds most distasteful is that evil people do not always face retribution, and great evildoers can live freely amidst the fear of all beings.
‘Go and console the Old Li of the family.’
Li Ping’an didn’t even have time to rest on his own Heavenly Emperor’s throne before his form turned into a breeze and blew out of the Heavenly Court, heading towards the East Continent.
Thinking of Dong’an City, a small surge of warmth rose in Li Ping’an’s heart.
He’s been waiting for this little surprise from his father.
Dong’an City is the birthplace of the Casting Cloud Sect and the current ‘stronghold’ of his father, Li Dazhi.
The fancy ideas Li Dazhi is working on—like sparrows, storytelling, tea houses, bathhouses, and foot baths (legitimate)—all gained popularity first in Dong’an City before gradually spreading outwards.
The prosperity of Dong’an City bears undeniable responsibility for the Casting Cloud Sect becoming the foremost sect.
In the blink of an eye, Li Ping’an arrived above Dong’an City.
He casually parted the clouds and looked down, immediately lighting up at the sight, with a few more smiles unconsciously appearing at the corners of his mouth.
Is this still a city of cultivation civilization?
Towers stand tall throughout Dong’an City, with ‘Magpie Bridge’ connections among them, creating a three-tiered landscape.
A central area is clearly emerging within the city, and it is extremely bustling. The heavenly streets that once floated in the sky have descended, four Immortal Isles now float outside the original city walls, connecting to the land at their ends, and above the isles are platforms forming the top layer with the high rises.
Witnessing the city’s prosperity, ordinary people, regular Qi Cultivators, and Immortals are distinctly categorized yet blend together.
The four Immortal Isles themselves serve as four ports and production bases.
Numerous ‘factories’ are arranged by type across the Isles, bearing not only the inscriptions of the Casting Cloud Sect but also the symbols of over a dozen major sects.
Silver Shuttles speed toward the Isles from all directions, landing to load goods and transport Qi Cultivators.
Larger Shuttles fly between the Four Great Realms, while smaller ones fly to various localities across the East or Western Continents.
Li Ping’an’s Immortal Consciousness expanded to envelop the entire Dong’an City.
Here, many ‘details’ absent from such an environment can be seen, such as roads on the ground divided into designated paths for beasts and humans, and some patrolling Self-moving Immortal Armor visible at various points.
Ordinary people predominantly engage in handcrafts, while properties for Qi Cultivators in seclusion are visible everywhere.
Were it not for all the high-rise buildings still resembling the brick and wood windowed, flying-eaved style more common in the Desolate Era, Li Ping’an would have thought he’d arrived in a realm of steam-powered cultivation.
He whisked down to the ground, strolling hands behind his back through various locales.
Not bad, quite nice, all pretty well.
Li Ping’an ambled toward the high-rise where Li Dazhi resided.
When he appeared, Li Dazhi was playing with a little black panther, which was quite spirited, its bloodline belonging to an exotic beast, which made it exceptionally rare.
Li Ping’an coughed outside the window and clambered inside.
Li Dazhi looked up and laughed, “Such an illustrious Heavenly Emperor, lacking in refinement? Who climbs through windows.”
Li Ping’an frowned, looking around, puzzled: “Dad, just how much did you embezzle as the Heavenly Court’s Minister of Wealth? Why are there so many treasures here!”
“Tsk, what do you mean, embezzle! These are my fair and square acquired collectibles from legitimate profits!”
Li Dazhi rolled his eyes:
“This is just short-term; give it a few thousand years, and behold, I shall transform into a great collector of the Desolate Era!”
Li Ping’an smiled without speaking.
Li Dazhi snapped his fingers, and a Self-moving Immortal Armor served tea forward.
Li Ping’an joked, “No wonder after returning to the Heavenly Court this time, I saw many Immortal Armors acting as servants all over, have these become civilian already?”
“For over two hundred years now.”
Li Dazhi winked and grinned:
“If not for Self-moving Immortal Armor, Dong’an City could never have developed to such a scale.
“Xu Sheng and his son are now major figures known throughout the realms, yet your second teacher remains truly low-key. I’ve held many conferences, but not once did he reveal himself.
“Such a noble gentleman!”
Li Ping’an praised, “Teacher Yun Zhongzi’s character is indeed impeccable, I must greet him later.”
“Look at this black panther, any opinions?”
“Let me see.”
Li Ping’an pointed a finger, and the little black panther let out a yowl and fell flat, lying there unmoving for quite a while.
Before long, Li Ping’an nodded slowly: “It itself is not problematic, just the timing of its appearance is too coincidental, making it hard for us not to think in a certain direction.”
“I’ve thought through this carefully.”
Li Dazhi crossed his legs in the spacious chair, speaking earnestly:
“This matter, actually, is not a bad thing. For one, I am not that kind of panther, nor am I experiencing the same circumstances as that entity.
“I am currently the Minister of Wealth in the Heavenly Court. Even if the Six Saints return, my ranking in the Heavenly Dao sequence remains at number thirteen, not considered low. Later on, the Divine Enthronement will certainly not concern me, meaning I will not be divinely enthroned.