Immortal Father
Chapter 1072 - 1072 373 A Little Bit of Ambiguity

1072: Chapter 373: A Little Bit of Ambiguity 1072: Chapter 373: A Little Bit of Ambiguity This Inner Heavenly Dao divine spirit truly isn’t very smart.

Li Ping’an didn’t even need to create any deliberate openings; with a slight delay, beasts surged in from all directions.

Yet the divine spirit, built like a strongman, didn’t bother looking around—it only focused on relentlessly chasing Li Ping’an.

It was as though its mind operated on a single track, entirely one-dimensional.

The silver-maned lion incarnated by Lord Yin Kui let out a deafening roar.

Three Taiyi Realm Outer Heavenly Dao serfs leapt up and crashed down, pinning the divine spirit beneath the Blood Lake.

A dozen demon beasts swarmed in, shrinking their forms, clawing, pouncing, tearing.

Soon, the divine spirit let out several agonized screams as its figure sank into the depths of the Blood Lake.

Standing at the lakeshore, Li Ping’an glanced briefly before signaling to the surrounding Heavenly Dao serfs.

The dozen great demons retreated swiftly, transforming back into human shapes and kneeling on one knee behind Li Ping’an.

From the distance, more figures began to rush forward.

The Witch Clan, whose massive numbers Li Ping’an had previously observed, were not necessarily masters, but their physical strength was astonishingly formidable.

At this moment, they swam through the lake with dog-paddle strokes at remarkable speeds, creating a rather spectacular scene.

Roar!

The silver-maned lion leapt out of the Blood Lake, tossing the disfigured strongman divine spirit it held between its jaws before Li Ping’an.

Li Ping’an frowned deeply.

The wounds across this Inner Heavenly Dao divine spirit bore marks of biting and tearing, yet there was no blood—only radiant, multicolored light flowing out.

The marks on its wounds were rapidly healing too.

It stared ahead with vacant eyes, endlessly emitting hoarse “huh huh” sounds, its frame enveloped within dense Inner Heavenly Dao energy.

The Dao is immortal; divine spirits do not die.

Residual souls of the Inner Heavens…

do not flourish on their own.

Li Ping’an raised his left hand.

Without needing to speak, the perceptive Niu Benben charged over, carrying the divine spirit’s two massive axes.

Li Ping’an picked up one of the gigantic axes.

Its edge shimmered faintly, as the forces of the Inner and Outer Heavenly Dao repelled each other.

Like those ‘boards’ and ‘stones’ scattered across various islands, the axe’s material seemed unremarkable yet unique to this Illusionary Realm, existing between illusion and reality.

Both hands gripping the giant axe, Li Ping’an stared silently at the Inner Heavenly Dao divine spirit before bringing the axe directly down toward its neck.

Its eyes remained vacant.

The descending axe veered slightly, severing the divine spirit’s left arm.

Still, it showed no reaction.

“It’s not a living thing,” Li Ping’an said.

“Yin Kui, stay here and keep an eye on it.

Whenever its injuries heal, deal some damage…

You, a few of you.”

Li Ping’an pointed out several of the strongest Heavenly Dao serfs, who immediately lowered their heads.

“Your Majesty, please instruct us.”

Li Ping’an said, “Go explore the Immortal Palaces above.”

“Yes!”

The selected Heavenly Dao serfs answered in unison.

Keeping their human forms wrapped in fur or scales, they bent their knees and leapt, leaving craters on the ground as their figures crashed into the Immortal Palaces overhead.

Li Ping’an, axe in hand, turned and walked toward Lady Ba.

Swinging the massive axe horizontally and vertically, he broke the remaining five chains.

The golden light flickered faintly, each chain snapping one by one before shattering into golden dust around Lady Ba.

Lady Ba, exhausted, collapsed forward.

The Inner Heavenly Dao energy closing in from all directions threatened to bind her again.

Li Ping’an discarded the axe, disregarding considerations of propriety, and embraced Lady Ba directly from the front, his body dropping into a half-kneeling position as he immediately checked her condition.

The Xuantian Tower above trembled lightly, and its thin membrane quickly encased Lady Ba.

Soft fragrance filled his arms; despite the layers of clothing between them, Li Ping’an could still feel the delicate texture of her skin, igniting small ripples in his steadfast Dao heart.

The Outer Heavenly Dao energy also seemed to stir uneasily.

On Lady Ba’s slender, white neck still bearing red chain imprints, another chain seemed poised to form.

Li Ping’an’s expression darkened as he raised his hand, pressing gently on Lady Ba’s neck.

The burgeoning chain from the Outer Heavenly Dao immediately dissipated.

As Li Ping’an examined her, Lady Ba’s fiery orange hair, previously slightly dry, quickly regained its shine and vitality.

Her pale complexion flushed with hints of rosiness; her long eyelashes fluttered lightly, and her breath became discernible and steady.

She even adjusted her posture slightly, making herself more comfortable in the arms of the man beside her, quietly savoring the beauty of this moment.

“Ahem,” Li Ping’an whispered, “If you’re awake now, sit up.

This is the Inner Heavenly Dao Illusionary Realm.”

Lady Ba then opened her eyes, her extraordinary gaze landing on Li Ping’an, her lips curling into a subtle smile.

Suddenly, she lifted her hand, her jade arm sliding out from the cloak Li Ping’an had wrapped her in, directly hooking his neck.

In the next instant, Lady Ba’s slender and supple body rose with momentum.

Her eyes lightly closed, her gaze hiding behind veils of seduction.

Her slightly dry, crimson lips parted gently, and a hint of her fragrance reached Li Ping’an’s nose.

Although he didn’t necessarily want to refuse, the surrounding gathering of Demon Race and Witch Clan creatures, alongside those newly loyal to the Outer Heavenly Dao whose intact personalities he’d preserved…

“The Human Race has begun descending into mass demonic corruption.”

The pink, alluring atmosphere instantly dissipated.

Lady Ba furrowed her brow, reopening her eyes to look at the young face near her, disappointment flashing in her gaze.

Li Ping’an also felt slightly disheartened, but with so many subordinates watching, this situation was endlessly humiliating.

In some ways, he envied the liberated abandon of ancient Human Race women.

Li Ping’an whispered, “Let’s resolve the situation here first.

The faster we deal with the Inner Heavenly Dao, the fewer casualties we’ll face outside.”

“Mm,” Lady Ba responded hoarsely, “Thank you for protecting me, searching for me, and saving me.”