Immortal Father

Chapter 1460: Chapter 524: The Heavenly Emperor and the Saints’ First Magical Combat

The two rope ends drooped down by themselves.

No reaction at all.

The old Daoist, transformed from a wisp of Zhunti’s primordial spirit, slightly furrowed his brow, casually picked up the two ends of the rope, and reconnected them. The two ropes fell down once again.

“Hmm?”

In the small courtyard of the Western Sect, Zhunti slightly furrowed his brow.

Beside him, Daoist Jieying slightly opened his eyes, glanced at Zhunti, and didn’t say much.

Another lotus flower disappeared around Zhunti.

His avatar in the middle of the East Continent grew a bit stronger in power, holding the red and gray ropes again, as if he wanted to use the authority of a Saint to forcibly combine the two fated red ropes.

At the same time.

Standing in the sky over the Southern Continent, far from the Holy Mother Palace, Li Ping’an suddenly had a Tai Chi Diagram appear again in his heart, which mirrored the situation where Zhunti’s avatar was located.

Li Ping’an happened to see both the gray and the red ropes break simultaneously, with the gray rope appearing to be tainted by the red one.

Zhunti, failed?

Li Ping’an lightly raised an eyebrow, actively using his immortal consciousness to probe the Heavenly Emperor’s Academy at the edge of the Holy Mother Palace.

There, a harmonious scene was unfolding, with a group of young men and women gathered around Ningning Mu and Yao Ji, constantly talking about something.

Yao Ji’s expression was somewhat unusual, with a slight bead of sweat on her forehead.

To outsiders, it wasn’t clear, but Li Ping’an could see a distinct power of the Heavenly Dao surrounding Yao Ji.

This should be the anomaly caused by Zhunti’s interference with her red string.

Yao Ji softly whispered a few words to Ningning Mu, who nodded with a smile, instructing a few maids to escort Yao Ji away. She then continued encouraging the students of the Heavenly Emperor’s Academy, offering consolations and interactions, presenting herself with the demeanor of an Empress.

Li Ping’an praised his junior sister Ningning’s capability in his heart, locking his immortal consciousness onto Yao Ji.

Yao Ji was helped into a side hall, sitting on a soft couch, continually gasping for breath.

A few maids were somewhat at a loss, hurriedly bringing some elixir pills.

On the other side, Zhunti’s avatar had made five or six attempts, each time targeting Yao Ji’s fated ‘gray’ rope.

Yao Ji became increasingly distressed, continually sweating and trembling all over.

Li Ping’an’s brows furrowed deeper and deeper, a hint of sympathy flashing through his eyes.

What Zhunti did was beneficial to the Heavenly Court, even if Zhunti aimed to humiliate the Heavenly Court…

Had it not been for Granduncle Taiqing’s reminder, I wouldn’t have been able to track Zhunti’s movements, and Granduncle Taiqing himself expressed that Zhunti should be allowed to cause trouble…

It was evident that Granduncle Taiqing also foresaw Yang Jian’s future…

But isn’t this too cruel?

Yao Ji, though somewhat flirtatious, had over a dozen partners but had never been heard to forcibly seize a maiden. She relied on her own charm to court them.

Should I really just stand by and watch Zhunti harm my sworn sister?

Li Ping’an was entirely conflicted.

He shared no sibling bond with Yao Ji; since she was rescued by Li Dazhi and adopted as a sworn daughter named Yao Ji, Li Ping’an had only met her a handful of times.

Moreover, this naming by Li Dazhi was itself a scheme.

After all, she is Yang Jian…

But this kind of calculated arrangement, what difference is there between this and those old beings of the Desolate Era?

How could he stand on the moral high ground and criticize Zhunti in the future?

Wouldn’t this be a tacit alignment with Zhunti?

This issue actually requires reconsideration; Zhunti’s plan is so aligned with the plot of the Investiture of the Gods Cataclysm, it’s likely driven by the Heavenly Dao behind the scenes.

Among the six Saints, Zhunti is the weakest, and it now seems it’s not just about mana; he’s the most influenced by the Heavenly Dao as well.

If I obstruct Zhunti, it would mean opposing the Heavenly Dao, which is actually the biggest problem.

Li Ping’an faced the East Continent, the afternoon sun casting a ray on his face, creating a slight shadow with the curvature of his raised nose on his right cheek. His right hand slowly clenched, then relaxed again, his immortal consciousness bringing a painful murmur…

“Am I really human…”

The already delirious Yao Ji murmured.

“They say I’m a Demon Infant… Can I really be human… Father…”

Li Ping’an clicked his tongue lightly, suddenly raising his hand towards the East Continent, the Heaven Emperor’s Seal blooming from his palm, spinning rapidly.

The phantom of the Tai Chi Diagram in his heart instantly dissipated.

A divine thunder transformed into a lightning dragon, appearing abruptly from the clear sky over the middle of the East Continent!

The ensuing roar shook the firmament!

Li Ping’an’s voice reverberated from heaven and earth, audible to all extraordinary beings!

“What wicked entity dares disturb the operation of the Heavenly Dao!”

In the field at Yang’s village, Zhunti’s avatar vanished in an instant, and Zhunti’s true form opened his eyes from the small courtyard at Mount Ling, a hint of annoyance in his eyes, followed by deep pondering.

‘Could it be that there is a mistake in this poor Daoist’s grasp of the Heavenly Dao?’

The anomalies over the East Continent disappeared shortly after.

Yang Tianyou, working in the fields, merely felt the sky dim slightly for a moment.

He looked towards his wife under the tree at the edge of the field and continued his hard work.

Li Ping’an’s immortal consciousness turned towards the side hall of Nüwa Palace.

Having already achieved the sixth rank of Heavenly Immortal, Yao Ji now lowered her head and had fallen asleep, her delicate face still slightly sweaty, while the maids beside her took careful care.

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Nüwa’s gentle voice suddenly sounded from behind, accompanied by the Dao Charm of a Saint.

Li Ping’an turned around, seeing the shadowy outline formed by Nüwa’s silhouette, and hurriedly bowed his head in respect.

“Holy Mother, I apologize for disturbing you.”

“It was only after your reminder that I realized a wisp of the covert Dao Charm of a Saint appeared over the East Continent,” Nüwa said softly, “Could it be that Zhunti is plotting something?”

Li Ping’an nodded: “It seems so. Earlier, Granduncle reminded me, which allowed me to detect Zhunti’s movements.”

“Oh?”

Nüwa smiled: “Since that’s the case, I won’t meddle further. If you need my assistance, just call anytime. I would actually like to spar with Zhunti.”