Chapter 1493 - Capítulo 1493: 537: The Heavenly Emperor Gains an Heir
Capítulo 1493: Chapter 537: The Heavenly Emperor Gains an Heir
For Emperor Li Tian, the entire process was quite miraculous.
He and his junior sister were already an old couple, without any restraints between them, and they cooperated seamlessly in bed.
But it was that Nine-turn Pregnancy Spirit Pill that made Ningning Mu hide in the bathtub for half a day, afraid to come out, as if today’s battle would be witnessed by others, ultimately being carried by Li Ping’an behind the screen.
So it went, like this and that.
The difficulties and obstacles within were certainly not something outsiders could know.
The two of them stayed in the room for several days and nights, and the Pregnancy Spirit Pill indeed took effect. When Li Ping’an placed his palm on Ningning’s smooth and flat abdomen, he could feel a faint pulsation inside.
An embryo without a True Spirit was in such a state.
He dared not delay and dressed Ningning in a nightgown, draping a robe over himself, and sat cross-legged by the bed.
In the Dou Rate Palace, the figure of the Old Lord had become much more ethereal.
In the Sea of Dao Principles, a Tai Chi Diagram appeared behind the Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit, slowly approaching it.
The silhouette of Li Ping’an also appeared nearby, quietly observing this scene.
The Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit seemed to sense something.
The infant, who was meditating, formed the Green Lotus Seal with its hands, and clusters of green lotuses floated around it.
The green lotuses surged towards the Tai Chi Diagram, as if trying to obstruct it from advancing, but the diagram only rotated slightly, causing the lotuses to disassemble into petals, scattering about.
The Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit opened its eyes, its large eyes showing a hint of confusion.
The Tai Chi Diagram had already covered its back, gently pulling it into the diagram.
“Ping’an.”
The voice of the Old Lord resonated in Li Ping’an’s mind.
In the sleeping chamber, Li Ping’an sensed something, stretched out his right hand, and a pale golden bubble appeared out of thin air, slowly falling into his hand.
Inside the bubble was a tiny infant, as small as a little finger.
It was sucking its thumb in a deep sleep, its serene demeanor making Li Ping’an reluctant to disturb it.
Holding the bubble, Li Ping’an brought it close to Ningning Mu’s abdomen, and with its own sentience, the bubble passed through Li Ping’an’s hand and entered Ningning Mu’s belly.
Seemingly sensing something, Ningning Mu made a few soft snorts in her sleep, followed by a refreshing fragrance emanating from her skin, filling the room with a sense of calmness.
Li Ping’an quietly watched this scene, feeling a bit more at ease.
The Old Lord’s voice echoed again in Li Ping’an’s heart:
“The matter here has concluded. After the spirit of the Heavenly Dao is born, it will be no different from an ordinary member of the Human Race. This should remain confidential to prevent anyone from scheming against this child.
“The Great Dao of heaven and earth has its destiny. The way of nurturing spirits is crucial for living beings, so Ping’an should not harbor any doubts.
“If someday a teacher must be sought for this child, it should be done based on their character, so as not to lead them astray.”
Li Ping’an nodded in agreement.
In the next moment, the sound of thunder resounded in his heart.
Though he didn’t know what had happened, Li Ping’an quickly discovered in his calculations that the Longevity Golden Immortal Tribulation and the Immortal Ascension Tribulation had disappeared from the Heavenly Dao, leaving only slight traces, but they wouldn’t ‘descend’ within a thousand years.
Li Ping’an understood.
These two tribulations were something the Heavenly Dao was bound to orchestrate.
Now that the Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit had been caught by the Old Lord, the Heavenly Dao lost its ‘subjective consciousness,’ hence lacking the impetus.
As for how the dual tribulations would manifest a thousand years later and whether there would be ways to delay them again, that would have to wait for further exploration at that time.
Li Ping’an suddenly shook his head and smiled.
He stretched his body, laying sideways next to Ningning Mu, gazing blankly at her flawless, delicate face.
He didn’t care about the commotion inside and outside the Heavenly Court, where everyone was talking about the retreat of the heavenly tribulations;
Nor did he care about the slight disturbance caused by the Heavenly Dao.
All he could see was this beautiful face, filled with a peculiar feeling in his heart.
Was he going to be a father?
Li Ping’an moved closer to his junior sister and kissed her forehead.
“Senior Brother…”
“Rest now, it’s all right.”
Li Ping’an said warmly, then gently slipped an arm under her neck, holding her tenderly.
She, like a koala, nestled in Li Ping’an’s embrace and fell asleep in no time.
…
In the Tong Ming Palace, streams of light flew back from all directions.
The ministers of the Heavenly Court, exhausted after several days, mostly looked delighted, some even showing expressions of narrowly escaping disaster.
The immortal gods suddenly realized that when irreconcilable conflict arose between the Heavenly Court and the Human Race, those immortals and gods born of the Human Race found themselves in a very difficult position, caught in between.
No side fully accepting them.
In the corner of the Tong Ming Palace, the Eastern King’s usual office.
“And it’s resolved.”
Li Dazhi looked at the Eastern King in front of him and murmured:
“It doesn’t feel real at all, it’s like Ping’an just showed up, and the trouble went away.”
The Eastern King had a wry smile on his face, plopping into a circle chair, and exclaimed, “Oh man, after all the scolding, I feel like retiring and going back to my hometown.”
“Don’t,” Li Dazhi laughed, “The matter’s resolved, what’s the point of retiring? This was about everyone’s fundamental interests, a big reaction is normal.”
The Eastern King puzzlingly asked, “How exactly was it resolved?”
Li Dazhi raised a hand to rub his nose and calmly said, “I can only say our Heavenly Emperor has borne too much.”
“Oh?”
The Eastern King glanced around, activated a barrier in the area, and pulled on Li Dazhi’s arm to pass a whisper:
“If the Emperor knows the inside story, please enlighten Qingyang.
“If the matter was resolved by the Emperor, it should be publicized among the Human Race’s Qi Cultivators, so they know of the Emperor’s contributions, thus making the Heavenly Court more stable.”
Li Dazhi withdrew his arm, a slightly plump smile spreading across his face.
“This matter, it’s hard to explain.”
“How is it hard to explain?”