Immortal Father

"This is the first point.

"After the return of the Six Saints, some immortals and deities are unsettled, worried about which edict to follow if one day a saint’s decree comes to the Heavenly Court, and it contradicts the wishes of His Majesty.

"If you say to follow the decree of the saints, the ruler of the Heavenly Court is you, the Heavenly Emperor.

"But if we follow Your Majesty’s decree, the saint’s position in the Heavenly Dao sequence is higher than yours.

"This matter must be resolved with a policy quickly."

Li Ping’an rubbed his temples and said with a smile: "Do you think this is the Heavenly Dao’s intention, purposefully imposing restrictions on the Heavenly Emperor and the Saints?"

"It seems so," the Eastern King replied, "Inferring intentions from the result isn’t very meaningful."

"Let me think... Saints can actually be categorized into good and bad, and the goodness or badness is in relation to heaven and living beings."

Li Ping’an had an idea pop into mind:

"Isn’t the Old Master stationed at the Heavenly Court?

"If a saint’s decree arrives, let the Old Master review it first. If the Old Master permits it, then the immortals and deities of the Heavenly Court should execute it, without needing to consult me.

"Because if the Old Master agrees, I have no reason to disagree."

The Eastern King was momentarily stunned and then seemed to realize, giving a thumbs up to Li Ping’an.

The Old Master is the embodiment of Taiqing, the strongest saint and the head of the Three Pure Ones in the Taoist Sect, undoubtedly the mightiest being under heaven.

With the Old Master as a shield, other saints wouldn’t dare to provoke us;

If the Old Master agrees, then the Heavenly Court naturally has no grounds for opposition.

Moreover, the Old Master usually never leaves his chambers, devoting himself exclusively to alchemy and artifact refining, dedicated to tranquility and non-aggression, and Taiqing is famously known for peace, never meddling in Heavenly Court’s affairs.

"Your Majesty’s plan is quite brilliant."

"What plan?" Li Ping’an said solemnly, "Can you and I, as youngsters, scheme against the Old Master? This is merely our heartfelt respect towards the Taiqing Saint."

"Yes, respect."

The Eastern King almost laughed out loud, sighing:

"Your Majesty, after these hundreds of years in seclusion, it seems you haven’t changed much, yet you’ve changed quite a lot."

"What do you mean?"

"You’ve become more carefree, a freedom supported by strength, reminiscent of Xuanyuan, but even more unrestrained."

The Eastern King’s eyes filled with emotion:

"Surely, he would also be very gratified."

Li Ping’an suddenly felt a heavy heart.

The Eastern King stood up to bid farewell: "Your Majesty, I will go to the Tong Ming Palace to oversee matters."

"Go," Li Ping’an suddenly said, "By the way, call Luo Xuejing over."

"Yes, Luo Xuejing should be in the Zhuque Realm at the moment," the Eastern King responded, "It will take eight hours for her to return."

"No worries, have her return within three days. There’s something I need her to handle."

"As you command."

The Eastern King turned and transformed into golden light, leaving.

Li Ping’an got up from his chair, stretched lazily, and rode the clouds to the side hall.

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For two days, there was nothing to do, so he took delight in the Jade Pool.

...

Near the East Celestial Gate, inside a resting abode for the day watch general.

Li Jing was meditating in a chair, wearing armor, his demeanor full of energy, brimming with vitality and spirit.

The Heavenly Emperor had entrusted him with a daunting and dangerous task.

This task, perhaps only he could accomplish.

That was enough!

He, Li Jing, had to prove that he was no weaker than anyone, that he possessed something in the Heavenly Court that no one else could replace, no matter how insignificant it might be.

A voice called from outside: "Brother Li?"

Li Jing leapt up and lightly landed at the door like a feather, opened it, glanced around, and welcomed four burly men into the room.

He activated the barrier there; the power of the Heavenly Dao enveloped the room, and then he cupped his hands in greeting to the four stout brothers, who returned the gesture.

"Brothers, the chance to serve His Majesty is before us! His Majesty has decreed!"

The four brothers brimmed with excitement, immediately dropping to one knee.

Li Jing lifted the hem of his robe, also kneeling on one knee, and then spoke directly:

"By His Majesty’s decree, Li Jing and the four brothers of the Mo family will begin preparations immediately, heading to the Southern Continent in fourteen days to plot a major calamity!"

The Mo family brothers couldn’t contain their excitement.

"How did His Majesty think of us humble minor generals?"

"Surely it was Brother Li’s recommendation!"

"Brother Li! Thank you! We finally have the opportunity to rise to prominence!"

"Ah, working for the Heavenly Court is already making a name for oneself, I should say, we’re finally going to be regarded highly!"

Li Jing carefully took out a jade flask from his bosom: "This is the token from His Majesty."

The Dao Charm, the oppressive might, and the Heavenly Dao Mark here are all undeniably genuine.

Li Jing took out four exquisite jade gourds, distributing the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill inside to each person, placing them close to themselves. Only then did the five of them rise together.

The four brothers from the Mo family asked: "Does His Majesty have any other instructions?"

"There are no other instructions, just that we should conduct matters within these fourteen days; externally, we must say we are dispatched to guard in the minor realms."

Li Jing said:

"This matter must not be known by the sixth person, so we must find a way to slip out of the Heavenly Court ourselves.

"We only need to wait a moment outside the north gate of Dong’an City; His Majesty will naturally come to find us and send us into the Skycutter Great Array.

"Once inside, whatever needs to be done will surely be explained to us in detail by His Majesty later."

"Alright! Whatever you arrange, Brother Li!"

"Even if we die in the Southern Continent, we must not betray His Majesty’s trust!"

Li Jing said: "Let’s discuss first how to smoothly leave the main realm, conceal our identities and return to hide near Dong’an City. In this, I need to utilize the connections from Casting Cloud Sect."

The four brothers exchanged glances, folded their arms, and bowed:

"We’ll follow Brother Li’s arrangements! Later, when executing the mission, Brother Li should be the commander!"

Li Jing nodded forcefully, the five large hands stacked together, pressing down with strength, forming an alliance and making a major decision, before exchanging smiles.

Immediately, the room was filled with hearty laughter.

Within five days, Li Jing had arranged everything.

To Li Jing’s surprise, he easily secured an assignment abroad and, through someone’s arrangement, received a ’part-time spy’ task at the Heavenly Square Pavilion.

It seems the Heavenly Court doesn’t care about the five of them...

Li Jing consoled himself with a few words, saying that this was actually normal, as they were not particularly noticeable.

Then, in accordance with the plan, Li Jing and his team left the Heavenly Court six days early, openly heading out of the main realm, disguising themselves, changing their appearances, and quietly hiding near Dong’an City.

In Lingxiao Hall, Li Ping’an closed the Heavenly Patrol Mirror, unable to resist a chuckle.

Did those guys really think they escaped with their own efforts?

He looked up at Luo Xuejing, who stood below in palace attire, and she quickly bowed.

"You did well, Luo Aiqing, temporarily seal these memories."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Luo Xuejing casually formed a seal with her hand, raised her sword fingers to her forehead, quickly passed through a moment of confusion in her eyes, then restored clarity.

"Greetings, Your Majesty, I was delayed for two hours on the road, please forgive me!"

Li Ping’an laughed: "Several days have passed now."

Luo Xuejing paused, then understood what had transpired, lowered her head: "Yes, several days have passed now. These days I explained to Your Majesty the various unresolved cases from hundreds of years at the Heavenly Square Pavilion."

"Go rest."

Li Ping’an advised: "Rest in the Heavenly Court for three months before undertaking serious work, this will be your granted vacation."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Luo Xuejing bowed and retreated several steps before turning to leave.

Li Ping’an watched Luo Xuejing’s departing figure, recalling that beautiful woman who once danced and twirled before him.

’What’s broken is broken; now there’s no need to stir it up, just wish well.’

Li Ping’an hummed a tune he learned from his father, checked on his father’s state with the Heavenly Patrol Mirror, and then casually cast his gaze to the land of mortal strife.

In the East Continent at this moment, there were more than ten ’brawls’, all disputes between sects.

The number wasn’t much.

Li Ping’an then focused on the Isles of the Immortals overseas, finding everywhere was peaceful and joyful, with the Intercepting Sect Immortals’ way of seeking revelry quite monotonous: drinking, chatting, not even as lively as the ordinary loose cultivators’ nightlife in Dong’an City.

Suddenly feeling impulsive, he wanted to see what Yao Ji was doing.

Lingzhuzi had already gone to Taiyi’s abode, and there should be news of Yang Jian soon, right? Yao Ji was free to not live in the Heavenly Court for eighty out of a hundred years, traveling wherever she pleased?

Li Ping’an pointed at the Heavenly Patrol Mirror, and abruptly covered it again.

See no evil, see no evil, he wasn’t doing it intentionally.

But then, Li Ping’an’s forehead was full of dark lines.

If he hadn’t seen wrongly just now, the scene should have been inside a bathhouse in Dong’an City, and the Heavenly Dao itself shielded with layers of clouds, concealing what wasn’t meant to be seen.

Everything else seemed fine.

Young people on a rendezvous, choosing this bathhouse equipped with comprehensive formations, is actually quite brilliant.

But if Li Ping’an’s eyes weren’t deceiving...

What appeared in the scene just now, the pair embracing should be two women, right?

This?

What’s going on.