Chapter 1496 - Capítulo 1496: 538: Meeting an Old Acquaintance in the Underworld
Capítulo 1496: Chapter 538: Meeting an Old Acquaintance in the Underworld
“What are you doing, Daoist friend?”
Taoist Hongjun, who was kicked for no reason, looked somewhat annoyed at the old man before him.
Wang Ri Old Man cursed, “What am I doing? Isn’t it because you couldn’t hold back and had to plot against the Heavenly Dao! Now look what’s happened, the Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit has been born early and has been arranged by Taiqing to be my precious disciple’s son!”
Upon hearing this, Taoist Hongjun could only smile bitterly.
He said gently, “The manifestation of the Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit is not something you or I can control. The Heavenly Dao is continually moving towards perfection; how can you blame me, Daoist friend?”
“If not for your previous scheming against the Heavenly Dao, how could the Heavenly Dao have developed to this state?”
Wang Ri Old Man casually summoned a prayer mat, sat cross-legged, and looked quite gloomy.
Hongjun sighed, “The scheming by you, Daoist friend, is not something that a mere Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit can resolve. Why worry about it here?”
“With the added variables here and there, how can I be at peace?”
Wang Ri Old Man replied calmly,
“Your cultivation is too low to understand; what is called momentum is built up little by little.
“With additional changes here and there, who knows, we two might just vanish one day.”
Hongjun just shook his head, “Since you have everything planned, Daoist friend, why not proceed according to this plan?”
“What you see is merely the plan related to you.”
Wang Ri Old Man stated,
“I’m still hesitating about whether to do a bit more.
“Sometimes, doing more means making more mistakes.
“But if the matter of the Heavenly Dao Infant Spirit is not interfered with, it could indeed affect the final outcome, with an impact not less than one in a thousand.”
Hongjun said calmly, “Daoist friend, you are too lacking in self-confidence.”
“Am I?” Wang Ri Old Man laughed sheepishly.
“If this poor Daoist were you, would there be such trouble?”
Hongjun appeared somewhat indifferent:
“Now facing the Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao and Pangu’s Primordial Spirit, your odds of winning, Daoist friend, are at least seventy percent. Why not go all out?”
“Your scope, your scope is ultimately too small.”
Wang Ri Old Man glanced at the stone coffin placed in the distance.
He said leisurely,
“For me, the worst-case scenario is just not intervening in this world, and waiting for the remnants of this cosmos in another one.
“This current world has not shown true vitality. No matter how they toss about, it’s only a gradual exhaustion of their life force within a closed system.
“So, why rush?”
Hongjun smiled and shook his head, “This poor Daoist is now nothing more than your puppet toy, Daoist friend. Just inform me when you need this poor Daoist to act.”
After speaking, Hongjun closed his eyes and focused, meditating in silence.
Wang Ri Old Man, feeling he had wasted his effort, got up and walked back to his stone coffin, leaning against it, somewhat lost in thought.
“Even if the Heavenly Dao gains sentience, it shouldn’t stir much trouble.”
“But why do I feel a bit uneasy?”
“Ah yes, the sentience of the Heavenly Dao itself isn’t rare, the peculiar thing is my disciple has already joined hands with the sentient Heavenly Dao.”
“I hope they don’t truly bring me some surprise.”
Wang Ri Old Man still felt he ought to do something.
…
Ached back, usually after laboring hard for peace and quiet in the world.
When Li Ping’an appeared in the Lingxiao Palace, it was already more than half a month later.
Now, everything’s well; the ladies at home are all pregnant, the Nine-turn Pregnant Spirit Pill given by Old Lord is indeed effective, even affecting Primordial Beings.
Right now, Li Ping’an still has a few of these precious pills on hand, which he can later recommend to his own father.
Just as he settled in, the Eastern King arrived on a cloud, leading a group of ministers who began to praise him after paying respects.
One said, “Your Majesty toils tirelessly for the stability of the world, always striving ahead, truly admirable.”
Another exclaimed, “Congratulations to His Majesty who is to become a celestial father.”
The Eastern King also remarked, “Congratulations, Your Majesty. The Heavenly Court shall welcome two new princes; indeed, a double blessing!”
Li Ping’an’s smile was a bit awkward.
He waved a hand and solemnly asked, “How are the qi cultivators in various regions responding now?”
The Eastern King replied with a smile, “This matter has been nearly pacified. Your Majesty’s prestige has only grown, though still some rumors are circulating in various places. I have ordered the Heavenly Square Pavilion to trace the sources of these rumors, and I believe they will be stopped soon.”
“Severely punish those who spread rumors.”
Li Ping’an leaned back in his throne and let out a soft breath:
“This matter has been safely navigated, truly a calamity averted for the Heavenly Court.
“Do the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals have any complaints?”
The Eastern King answered solemnly, “Reporting to Your Majesty, the various divisions of Heavenly Soldiers have also discussed the Heavenly Tribulation matter. Fortunately, the various troops were mobilized without delay, and the loyalty of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to the Heavenly Court has stood the test. Now that the Heavenly Tribulation matter has subsided, the commanders hold Your Majesty in even greater esteem.”
“Save the compliments, the resolution of this matter was mainly due to Old Lord’s contributions.”
Li Ping’an pondered briefly and then said softly:
“Next, let’s organize several preaching conferences in the Heavenly Court.
“Eastern King, you organize it, invite at least ten Great One Golden Immortals to lecture to the various divisions of Heavenly Soldiers in turn.
“Consider it a reward from the Heavenly Court to all the Heavenly Soldiers.
“This wasn’t a victorious external campaign, so there’s no way to reward with treasure and merit.”
“Understood, Your Majesty.”
Li Ping’an inquired, “What reaction has the Western Sect had?”
“Mount Spirit has remained closed and inactive.”
The Eastern King laughed:
“Your Majesty’s previous intimidation of Mount Spirit seems to have been quite effective.
“During this upheaval, a large number of qi cultivators went near Mount Spirit. The big and small sect leaders of Mount Spirit remained silent, and no matter how the Human Race’s qi cultivators mocked them, Mount Spirit’s disciples only cultivated within the grand formation.
“Three days ago, Mount Spirit sent a message, said to be from Daoist Jieying.
“The message mentioned that your previous public explanation that the Heavenly Tribulation matter was not the doing of the Western Saints greatly comforted Daoist Jieying, and later they wish to formally invite you to visit Mount Spirit as a guest.”
Li Ping’an chuckled, “Are they perhaps trying to show goodwill to us?”
The ministers each smiled without speaking.
“We can’t be careless,” Li Ping’an said, “Eastern King, later send any Heavenly General to convey my message: say there’s no need for such a visit, we’re merely speaking the truth.”