Immortal Father
Chapter 1075 - 1075 374 Death of Wu Wu_2

1075: Chapter 374 Death of Wu Wu_2 1075: Chapter 374 Death of Wu Wu_2 Li Ping’an turned around and made a throat-slitting gesture toward the surrounding Heavenly Slaves, speaking calmly:

“Everyone, say goodbye to your past.

“As long as you follow me and fight for the Inner Heaven’s Will, you can be reborn.

The errors of the past will be given a chance for you to atone.”

With that, he walked outside with Lady Ba.

The Heavenly Slaves created a wide path, kneeling on one knee in groups, placing a hand over their chests, reaffirming their loyalty to the new Heavenly Emperor and the Outer Heaven’s Will in such a posture.

Li Ping’an and Lady Ba headed to the edge of the island.

The Heavenly Slaves stood up, turned to look at Mo Linyuan, and slowly crowded toward him.

Beastly growls, snarls, punches, and kicks echoed as they chased after Li Ping’an from behind.

Li Ping’an didn’t need to look back to know the fate awaiting that old crow.

Evil begets evil.

Such is the highest truth of the Heavenly Dao.

These Heavenly Slaves, each one a key point where the Outer Heaven’s Will invaded this Illusionary Realm, would not suffer backlash from the power of the Inner Heaven’s Will just because they tore into Mo Linyuan’s Primordial Spirit.

Li Ping’an and Lady Ba stood side by side at the island’s edge.

The Heavenly Slaves seemed to be performing some sort of ritual;

They queued up to bite and attack Mo Linyuan’s Primordial Spirit;

Then they turned and ran behind Li Ping’an, bowing their heads, awaiting commands from this prospective Heavenly Emperor.

Amidst the relentless screams, Mo Linyuan’s Primordial Spirit gradually shattered and dissipated from this place.

Lady Ba said softly:

“I calculated just now; Minghe ancestor will be a problem.

“Attacking him directly would easily help him break free from the restraints of the Inner Heaven’s Will.

If the Sea of Blood doesn’t dry up, Minghe won’t die.

Just the two of us alone can’t kill Minghe ancestor without a supreme treasure.”

“Since he actively merged with the Inner Heaven’s Will, he can be directly restrained by it.

If he had resisted and rejected the Inner Heaven’s Will from the start, even it wouldn’t have been able to handle him.

“He truly is a muddle-headed fool.”

“Hmm,” Li Ping’an said, “At critical moments, Minghe ancestor could also become an asset to us.

He should already be feeling the pain of merging with the Inner Heaven’s Will.

If we release him from the restraints, there’s an eighty percent chance he’ll attack with all his might to escape.”

Lady Ba replied softly: “Does Your Majesty intend to use Minghe ancestor to crush the Inner Heaven’s Will?”

“That’s the last resort; there are too many uncontrollable factors.

“Minghe ancestor’s ambitions are far too vast.

If given the opportunity, he will undoubtedly attempt to devour the Inner Heaven’s Will and perhaps even become its ruler.

“Expecting him to be grateful to us for freeing him is as absurd as daydreaming.”

Li Ping’an sighed lightly and said softly:

“Later, I’ll send a clever Heavenly Slave to hide on the small island where Minghe ancestor resides.

“If we fall into dire circumstances, we’ll release Minghe ancestor’s restraints.

“Even so, it won’t solve the problem.

Whether Minghe ancestor controls the Inner Heaven’s Will or the Inner Heaven’s Will dominates Minghe ancestor, either way, they’ll have justifiable reasons to overturn the Sea of Blood onto the East Continent.”

Lady Ba nodded lightly, her eyes filled with contemplation.

This issue was truly difficult to resolve.

Ultimately, the key lay in [The Sea of Blood won’t dry up, Minghe won’t die].

Li Ping’an added: “Before we were swallowed by the Inner Heaven’s Will, I asked The Faceless One for advice.

They said…

together, you and I have a thirty percent chance of success.”

“Thirty percent?

Not too low, really.”

Lady Ba took the initiative to link her arm with Li Ping’an’s, speaking softly:

“After this battle, I’m willing to join the Heavenly Court as a general, no matter what others might say.”

Li Ping’an cleared his throat.

He muttered, “I feel more admiration for you as a talented individual.”

“I never said I had to be your concubine, did I?” Lady Ba chuckled lightly.

“For now, staying close to you is for the protection of the Outer Heaven’s Will.

In the future, staying close to you will be to suppress the Calamity Dao within my body and help you complete the Heavenly Dao.

If you are willing to risk your life for me, how could I not be willing to fight for you?”

Li Ping’an:…

Though the process was somewhat convoluted, the nature of their relationship seemed to have evolved slightly;

But the outcome he desired appeared to have been achieved.

So, is Lady Ba coming to the Heavenly Court or not?

Li Ping’an pulled himself together and turned to examine the nearest Heavenly Slaves behind him, pointing a finger at Niu Benben.

This was the first Heavenly Slave he ever rescued, and he seemed decent enough.

“Come here; take this axe and head over to Minghe ancestor.”

King Kuang Shan Niu Benben’s burly body trembled as he clasped the large axe in his arms, his eyes filled with a resolute determination.

Thus, thus, and so, so.

Li Ping’an dared not linger long and, after giving Niu Benben some instructions, led a third of the elite Heavenly Slaves toward the other side of the Illusionary Realm, exactly as Mo Linyuan had described.

This truly felt a bit unusual.

Silhouettes dived into the Blood Lake like swimming fish, arriving at its center where they found the closed stone door.

Upon opening the stone door, a whirlpool appeared inside.

Several Heavenly Slaves ventured ahead to scout, followed by Li Ping’an and Lady Ba, who entered a clear body of water reminiscent of the stunning underwater scenery of the Dragon Clan’s Crystal Palace.

The entire structure of the Inner Heaven’s Will resembled an hourglass.

The Blood Lake was like an inferno, while Qing Lake was like the Immortal Realm, and the two remained entirely unaffected by each other.

Lady Ba pointed upward, prompting Li Ping’an to look up.

The clear water didn’t obscure his view, and he could clearly see the sole massive island above.

The island was filled with an immensely concentrated power of the Inner Heaven’s Will.

He signaled the Heavenly Slaves to ascend quietly, leaving behind a few clever ones at the lakebed to guide the steadily arriving, newly freed Heavenly Slaves.

An epic battle seemed imminent at this location.

A clash between invaders from the Outer Heaven’s Will and retaliation from the Heavenly Slaves.

Outside stood the Human Emperor leading the charge, while inside, the Heavenly Emperor directed the resistance.

This calamity, spurred by Minghe ancestor’s active merging with the Inner Heaven’s Will, had an unforeseeable outcome.

None could predict how this would end.

…

Li Dazhi was feeling anxious.

He didn’t know exactly what had happened but was certain something bad had occurred.

When meeting with Zi Yao Xianzi, Zi Yao’s words seemed somewhat evasive.

Li Dazhi carefully interpreted her meaning and realized Zi Yao was likely trying to subtly hint at something.

Zi Yao (Jade Pool) was exceedingly intelligent and clearly conflicted at this moment.

Li Dazhi deduced that through her deliberate hints, she was trying to tell him that someone they both cared for was in some trouble, and the way to help this person was with him;

Yet Zi Yao didn’t want to face the risk of being blamed or alienated by Li Ping’an in the future, so she refrained from speaking outright.

Thus, Li Dazhi subdued two Dao companions and discreetly sneaked to the edge of the Misty Realm.

This wasn’t difficult for a Ninth Grade Golden Immortal like him.

If his son was in trouble, as the father, how could he stand idly by?

Li Dazhi knew he might end up causing more harm than good, but he…

could never sit back and do nothing.

At the boundary of the Misty Realm, the transparent membrane formed by Heavenly Dao power was within reach.

Li Dazhi hesitated briefly, gently exhaled, and prepared to step beyond the membrane.

Beyond the membrane, in the Void, the Inner Heaven’s Will’s waiting beast head was ready to manifest and continue consuming its highly valued target…

“Teacher, where are you going?”

A soft voice suddenly called out from ahead.

Li Dazhi froze for a moment, retracting his foot just before stepping out, and looked toward the Void ahead.

The membrane was reflective like a mirror, within which appeared the figure of the Faceless One of the Heavenly Dao.

It greeted Li Dazhi with a Dao salute.

At that same moment, outside the membrane, two pale golden lights entwined themselves, forming the figure of ‘Xihe.’

She smiled faintly at Li Dazhi.

“Your son is about to merge with me,” Xihe said softly.

“Don’t you want to come and join us?”

The Faceless One said: “Don’t heed her temptations.

The Heavenly Emperor has already turned most of the Heavenly Slaves of the Inner Heaven’s Will against it.

The Outer Heaven’s Will has entirely invaded the Inner Heaven’s Will and awaits only a decisive battle.”

Xihe said gently: “Can Li Ping’an truly defeat me?”

The Faceless One replied indifferently: “If you hadn’t been careless for a moment and failed to notice the upheaval at your doorstep, you wouldn’t now find yourself so passive in this situation.”

Xihe fell silent.

Then, she raised her hand and lightly pointed at Li Dazhi.

A faint light landed outside the Outer Heaven’s membrane, revealing a second mirror, within which appeared a specific corner in the Western Continent’s Dingxi Three Cities of the primary world.

Xihe said softly: “Yet observe this; those who previously tried to assassinate the new Heavenly Emperor are all in this place.

Examine it thoroughly before deciding.

Whatever the Outer Heaven’s Will offers to your father and son, the Inner Heaven’s Will can also provide.

Your father and son can remain unshackled, free, and above all beings.”

Li Dazhi was puzzled.

This…

What was going on?

He looked closely and realized that this corner of Dingxi Three Cities was currently the central military tent.

Steam rose, as Fenghou, along with more than ten white-haired Human Race elders, gathered there…

enjoying hotpot.

Li Dazhi’s heart settled.

If everyone still had time for hotpot, that meant things weren’t as dire as expected.

But just as he was about to relax, Fenghou opened her mouth with the blunt declaration:

“When things erupt in the East Continent, we’ll have to fight to the death on our side here.

Everyone, have a drink to warm yourselves first.”

All the elders fell silent.