Immortal Father
Chapter 1173: 414 Mutual Probing_2

Chapter 1173: Chapter 414 Mutual Probing_2

Subsequently, Tianli carefully observed the expressions of the Dragon Clan elders, knowing that today’s matter would most likely end without conclusion.

The hall was trapped in a deadlock, Houtu sighed gently and rose slowly from a corner.

In her light white hemp dress, each movement further aligned with The Great Dao, her entire being emitting a sacred glow.

With her soft hands resting before her, the gentle countenance she maintained since the creation of heaven and earth revealed a slight smile, and she softly said:

“Fellow Daoists of the Dragon Clan, might you hear me?”

The Dragon Clan elders dared not be negligent and saluted Houtu together.

Houtu sighed:

“The new Heavenly Court is reforming order, the new Heavenly Emperor is benevolent, aiming only for the freedom of all beings, and his actions sufficiently guide the Heavenly Dao.

“The Dragon Clan has remained secluded from ancient times until now, still adhering to age-old rules, yet the Vast Wilderness is no longer ancient.

“His Majesty’s words are not objectionable, the Ocean Race has served as the Dragon Clan’s servants for far too long, it’s time for them to return to freedom.”

Ao Guang said: “I must discuss this matter attentively with my clan.”

Li Ping’an smiled and said: “No need to rush, let the Dragon Clan discuss amongst themselves. The Heavenly Court will continue to assist the Dragon Clan through the current calamity, even if you ultimately reject my proposal, it’s no bother not to join the Heavenly Court.”

The expressions of the old dragons became even more unsightly.

Li Ping’an remained unaware, directly beginning discussions with the dragons on the matter of confronting the Innate Gods and Demons.

In the silent Void, water spheres floated at constant speed toward the direction of the main heavens.

But for those inside the water spheres of the Ocean Race, the journey was long and the destination unknown.

…

Main heaven of Vast Wilderness, Dongzhou Dong’an City.

Li Dazhi looked at the Jade Talisman in his palm, deducing the scenario of the battle at the Ancient Dragon Realm from the few brief words within.

Among the words was one:

The Calamity Sovereign attempted to assassinate the Heavenly Emperor, but was repelled face-to-face by His Majesty.

This made Li Dazhi both relieved and impressed.

He was relieved by his son’s growth and impressed by the achievements of that Transcender’s education.

Li Ping’an mentioned that the Transcender would teach ten times, each instance separated by nearly a century, and this was only the first lesson. If all ten lessons were conducted… Li Dazhi couldn’t dare imagine.

Was the Transcender aiming to create the strongest Heavenly Emperor in Desolate Era history?

Li Dazhi smiled broadly, flipping through the news repeatedly, pondering how to conduct the next wave of promotions.

The Heavenly Emperor led the Heavenly Court to aid the Dragon Clan, stopping hundreds of Innate Gods and Demons intending to destroy the Vast Wilderness, a matter that should be known to all beings, significantly enhancing the new Heavenly Court’s prestige.

Li Dazhi carefully weighed and composed words.

Simultaneously;

Outside Xuan Capital City.

Kong Xuan sat on a white cloud, gazing at the battle in Xuan Capital City from within the Chaos Sea.

There were over thirty Taoist Sect experts present.

With so many experts, they could ‘rotate duties’, dealing with those endless Chaos Creatures more calmly.

Kong Xuan was not in the least bit anxious.

He had previously arranged Phoenix Clan experts to guard the Ancient Dragon Realm side, now having received news that the Dragon Clan had fully withdrawn from the Ancient Dragon Realm.

For Kong Xuan, this was naturally good news.

Regrettably, although some Dragon Clan members fell in battle, the casualties were not excessively dire, making Kong Xuan slightly displeased.

Chaotic aura surged, a long and slender-colored luan bird perched behind Kong Xuan, transformed into a middle-aged woman, bowing to Kong Xuan.

“Your Highness, didn’t you say you wanted to show goodwill to Li Ping’an? Why do you keep waiting here instead of taking action?”

Kong Xuan smiled, lifting his chin towards Xuan Capital City: “Do you see why the Taoist Sect experts prefer to gather in Xuan Capital City rather than send some to support the Ancient Dragon Realm?”

“This… subordinate does not know.”

“The loss of the Ancient Dragon Realm poses not much threat to the Vast Wilderness or the Taoist Sect. After the Ancient Dragon Realm shatters, the thin membrane enveloping the heavens remains intact.”

Kong Xuan explained:

“However, if Xuan Capital City were to be breached, the membrane of heaven and earth would be severely damaged, which is the real trouble. At that time, more Innate Gods and Demons would surge into the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth, challenging the sole place of order in the Tangible Realm.

“The Ancient Dragon Realm is only important to the Dragon Clan.

“If we immediately support Xuan Capital City and convey the Heavenly Emperor’s decree to the Taoist Sect’s Three Teachings’ experts, the Taoist Sect experts would have to shift to support the Ancient Dragon Realm.”

“If by any chance the Ancient Dragon Realm is preserved, is it truly beneficial for the Heavenly Court?”

The woman transformed from the Luan Bird pondered carefully, then gently shook her head.

She smiled and said, “For the Heavenly Court, a Dragon Clan without a home and rejected by the Heavenly Dao is actually the easiest to subdue.”

“Li Ping’an, that guy, is really too cunning.”

Kong Xuan sighed softly:

“He sent me to deliver a message, clearly not wanting the Taoist Sect to support the Ancient Dragon Realm.

“I’m from the Phoenix Clan, so it’s only natural for me to make things difficult for the Dragon Clan. No one would fault me, and in the end, it would just be the Dragon Clan cursing me for public-private revenge.”

“This is the terrifying aspect of this new Heavenly Emperor.”

“He deeply understands the importance of a reputation for benevolence and righteousness, and he knows well the nature of living beings… We just need to wait, wait for him to send the real messenger, and we’ll show ourselves alongside his messenger.”

“Yes,” the Luan Bird asked, “then how should we explain to the creatures of the Primordial World why it took so long to deliver the message?”

“I got lost.”

Kong Xuan said calmly.

The middle-aged woman transformed from the Luan Bird was momentarily at a loss for words.

…

Near the Ancient Dragon Realm.

After discussing for half a day, the experts of the three clans couldn’t come up with any constructive opinions on the current situation and could only form a coalition army to tightly defend inside the Ancient Dragon Realm.

After the Dragon Clan experts left the stone hall, Houtu and Lady Ba simultaneously set up several layers of barriers.

Li Ping’an’s smile faded, his expression somewhat grave, as he sat there in deep thought.

Guilingling, who was eating snacks, blinked and asked softly, “What’s wrong?”

“The Dragon Clan is so scheming,” Feng Qingyang snorted coldly, “these old creatures of the Desolate Era truly refuse to suffer any loss.”

“Why is that,” Guilingling asked with some confusion, “aren’t they all going to rely on the Heavenly Court?”

The old man Tianli stroked his beard and smiled, “Guiling Senior only sees one side of it, there’s more to it than that.”

Houtu said softly:

“The Dragon Clan has lost the Ancient Dragon Realm and must enter the interior of the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth. Bearing ancient sins, they will continue to be suppressed by the Heavenly Dao. At this time, they should indeed seek the Heavenly Court’s protection, and the conditions His Majesty proposed are by no means unreasonable.

“If they truly wish to become ministers of the Heavenly Court, they should naturally set aside their ancient dominant posture and return freedom to the Hundred Clans.

“If they refuse to agree to such terms, they merely want to emulate the past when they only superficially submitted to Emperor Jun, later continuing to mark territory as their own. Once they settle down, they will no longer honor the Heavenly Court.”

Guilingling showed a look of understanding: “The Dragon Clan has so many schemes?”

Li Ping’an smiled and said, “Ultimately, it’s because the Heavenly Court isn’t strong enough. If the Heavenly Court had thirty Daluo Golden Immortals, the Dragon Clan would have no choice but to obey.”

Guilingling couldn’t help but recall what Li Ping’an explained about the Dao Immortal Tribulation, her small face turning slightly pale.

She looked at Li Ping’an, asking telepathically: “Master Nephew, you wouldn’t really scheme against our Jie Sect for the Heavenly Court, would you?”

“Certainly not,” Li Ping’an replied seriously, “Rest assured, Master Aunt, everything will let fate take its course.”

Guilingling finally felt relieved.

A great witch asked, “So what do we do now? These old loaches are so insincere, should we continue to help them?”

“For the sake of the creatures of the Primordial World.”

Li Ping’an said seriously:

“If the Dragon Clan doesn’t truly contribute next, I have ways to punish them.

Everyone, take a rest for now. Guiling Master Aunt, come with me to observe the state of the Ancient Dragon Realm. I’ll try to find the weaknesses of these innate gods and demons.”

“Alright!”

Guilingling agreed crisply, and several great witches volunteered to accompany them.

Li Ping’an inspected from the inside of the Ancient Dragon Realm, discovering that the innate gods and demons were still trapped before an invisible barrier in the center of the Ancient Dragon Realm, contemplating with hands behind his back.

Indeed, although the Ancient Dragon Realm spans the membrane of heaven and earth, it cannot damage this layer of membrane.

There’s a saying in the Primordial World that this Heaven and Earth Array was set by Pangu, and the Heavenly Dao is the spirit of this array.

Guilingling suddenly pointed far away and muttered, “What are those innate gods and demons doing?”

“Hmm?”

Li Ping’an focused his gaze and couldn’t help but tilt his head.

Three bizarrely-shaped innate gods and demons were currently exerting all their strength to curl up their strange bodies, inching towards the membrane of heaven and earth as if there were tiny holes in the membrane…