Immortal Father
Chapter 1196: 424: Lao Jun Rides the Ox

Chapter 1196: Chapter 424: Lao Jun Rides the Ox

Upon hearing the words of the Taiqing old master, Hongjun could not help but frown.

“Why is it that you want to leave again, can’t I let you stay for a thousand years?”

Hongjun sighed:

“Didn’t we agree to stay here for a millennium, so that the Six Saints could return together to the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth, thus not breaking the balance of the desolate era.”

“Why does the teacher insist on having me stay for a thousand years.”

“A thousand years pass in the blink of an eye.”

“It’s only been a few decades here, and many things have already occurred in heaven and earth; it seems the teacher intends for the Six Great Masters to leave the desolate era.”

Taiqing old master placed a piece on the board, speaking slowly:

“There has already emerged a matter in heaven and earth that concerns this poor Daoist quite a bit.”

“Are you referring to the piece of cloth granted to Ping’an by Fuxi Shi, our fellow Daoist?”

The Taoist Hongjun considered thoughtfully, slender fingers pinching a game piece, lightly knocking against the edge of the board.

Hongjun spoke slowly: “Indeed, this matter has escaped my control; at that time, Li Ping’an was merely an unremarkable disciple in the mountain, not even considered a true successor of the Taoist Sect, neither of us would have paid special attention.”

Taiqing paused, looking up at Hongjun, whose wise and ancient eyes seemed capable of seeing through all confusion.

Hongjun met his gaze openly.

After an indefinite length of time, the two elderly men in this place would not be bothered by the passage of several hours.

Taiqing turned his gaze back to the board, continuing: “Teacher knows many things that we do not.”

“I know all things in heaven and earth, all truths, all unknowns.”

Hongjun chuckled:

“But this does not allow me to transcend.

“Many times I must remain silent, or feign ignorance, and then quietly wait for events to develop.”

Taiqing placed a piece: “After Li Ping’an first resonated with the Heavenly Dao, I calculated his past and future actions, but this one piece of cloth escaped my calculations.”

“Oh?”

Hongjun raised his eyebrows slightly: “Even you couldn’t calculate it? Fuxi Shi, our fellow Daoist, is indeed formidable.”

Taiqing managed to capture several encircled pieces, speaking slowly: “Teacher, you are about to lose again.”

“It’s not the end yet, don’t be hasty.”

Hongjun spoke slowly:

“If it is just for this matter, it does no good for you to return.

“Could it be that fellow Daoist believes the current trajectory of the desolate era is not to your liking?

“The Dragon Clan has pledged loyalty, the Heavenly Court is developing steadily, Li Ping’an has just joined forces with your grand-disciples to slay several dozen Innate Gods and Demons, in only six or seven hundred years the Heavenly Court can emerge… Only a mere six or seven hundred years, what major variables could there be in heaven and earth?

“All current variables are within the Chaos Sea.”

“I do not know what the teacher is truly plotting.”

Taiqing old master responded calmly:

“If the teacher could tell the truth, I would adhere to my promise, remain here for a thousand years until the Six Saints return together to heaven and earth.”

The Taoist Hongjun laughed and sighed: “All I seek is my own transcendence.”

Taiqing old master remained silent for a long time.

The black and white pieces on the board were scattered, with killing moves hidden, only targeting the large dragon; Hongjun soon found himself restrained everywhere, and shortly the full game was lost.

Taiqing old master spoke gently: “Could the teacher allow me to return.”

“Fellow Daoist of such stature, you would go back on your word?”

Hongjun showed a frustrated expression, sighing softly:

“You have promised me several times before, to wait for a thousand years here.

“Indeed, I did not teach you much, but after all, we share a teacher-disciple relationship, don’t we?”

“If you leave directly like this, my old face is not needed.”

If there were others present, they would probably be shocked to the core.

This figure in the Vast Wilderness Heaven and Earth, still renowned without Hedao, was now playing an emotional card, looking quite hurt.

Precisely, the Taiqing Saint frowned silently.

He truly fell for it.

Taiqing spoke: “If the teacher would answer one thing, I will continue to wait here.”

“See here, asking for conditions again,” Hongjun spoke helplessly, “In the end, is it the disciple who has become stronger than the master, now I am clearly not your opponent, and you begin to criticize me in various ways?”

Taiqing remained unmoved, asking: “Is Fuxi Shi still alive?”

Several beams of light flashed through Hongjun’s eyes, resembling the axe blade that split the primordial chaos, resembling the divine thunder that pierced the darkness.

After a while, Hongjun spoke softly: “That depends on how you interpret being alive.”

Taiqing sighed lightly with closed eyes, saying nothing more.

Moo——

Suddenly, a cow’s mooing was heard outside the Zixiao Palace, a Green Ox had arrived quietly, waiting outside the Zixiao Palace.

Taiqing’s right hand trembled slightly as he lifted it, tracing a talisman in mid-air.

Three Green Lotuses slowly rose from behind Taiqing, revealing three identical figures as Taiqing.

The Three Corpses mutually verified, approaching The Great Dao.

The left Green Lotus swayed gently, the kind corpse within it flew out, landing three zhang behind Taiqing.

The phantom of the Tai Chi Diagram emerged behind Taiqing, covering the kind corpse, swirling twice before vanishing into thin air.

Looking at that kind corpse, it was now entirely different from Taiqing old master’s true form, the figure gradually became robust, the old face lost its wrinkles, the grey-white long hair regained its luster, and the Daoist Robe now had eight trigrams.

The kind corpse not only changed appearance but also had its own personality, momentarily nodding slightly to Taiqing, then cautiously gazing at Hongjun.

Seven or eight ribbons of light flew out from Taiqing’s sleeve, comprising various treasures, some furnaces for alchemy, gourds for storing Elixir Pills, and plantain fans for fanning fire.

The kind corpse took them all, placing a horsetail whisk on his arm, performing a Dao salute to Taiqing.

“Fellow Daoist, do you have any instructions.”

Taiqing released a wisp of Dao Charm, speaking more slowly: “Go… protect… Heavenly Court…”

“Good, this poor Daoist shall call himself Supreme Elder Lord.”

The kind corpse understood what it must do, and performed another Dao salute to Taiqing:

“With the Green Ox outside, this poor Daoist shall go, fellow Daoist need not worry about the safety of the Heavenly Court and Heavenly Emperor.”