Immortal Father
Chapter 1220: 434 The 2nd and 3rd Pieces of Cloth

Chapter 1220: Chapter 434 The 2nd and 3rd Pieces of Cloth

The Desolate Era’s main heaven and earth’s central area, this unending land of ashes originates from the battle of the Ancient Heavenly Court’s fall.

Li Ping’an arrived at this place, contemplating the New Heavenly Court he intended to establish, feeling a sense of emotion.

He was about to indulge in some nostalgia when Ningning Mu suddenly said, “Senior Brother, how should we address Zhenyuan Daxian?”

This question indeed stumped Li Ping’an.

Zhenyuanzi is not only a reclusive high sage, but the Human Race has also benefited greatly from Zhenyuanzi since ancient times.

In ancient times, there was even the famous Five Zhuang Temple battle.

[During Emperor Di Jun’s massacre of humans, Zhenyuanzi saved millions of the Human Race, and the Heavenly Court’s war generals besieged Five Zhuang Temple, forcing Zhenyuanzi to hand over the humans. Zhenyuanzi’s persuasion failed, taking a stand against the heavens, Emperor Di Jun and his horde attacked, and the Human Teachings’ Great Mage came to aid.]

After the Five Zhuang Temple battle, Zhenyuanzi became a revered Immortal by every Human Emperor.

This ancient Great Power, equal in age to the Three Pure Ones, was not only renowned in the Desolate Era but also held the highest status in the martial world.

After ancient times ended, Zhenyuanzi opened the Earthly Immortal Realm, earning the title ‘Ancestor of Earthly Immortals,’ and then disappeared, as if hidden within the Desolate Era.

Li Ping’an made this his last stop to pay homage to a great sage of the Desolate Era, which also showed his respect for Zhenyuanzi.

“Very grand.”

Considering how to address Zhenyuanzi, Li Ping’an pondered, “Let’s follow what the Jade Pool calls him.”

“I call him a fellow Taoist,” Jade Pool said with a smile, “Zhenyuanzi is carefree and straightforward, unconcerned with formalities, so it’s fine to call him that.”

“Then let’s all call him fellow Taoist.”

Li Ping’an smiled and said:

“Let’s see if I can get a few celestial fruits today.

“Those are Innate Spiritual Roots, said to make one’s skin glow and greatly increase Spiritual Energy; female immortals shouldn’t miss out.”

The three female immortals on the roc’s back were somewhat moved.

On this journey, Ningning Mu had lost her prior restraint, as her aura was not as strong as the Jade Pool’s, so she maintained a ‘speak less, make fewer mistakes’ principle, quietly following by Li Ping’an’s side.

These reclusive experts are all ‘spiritually astute’; as long as they compliment Jade Pool once, they would also compliment Ningning Mu once.

The new Heavenly Emperor also has the blessing of Xihe and Wangshu, which has become a tale of romance.

Recently, there has been much discussion in the East Continent and Western Continent, under the manipulation of the mastermind Li Dazhi, deliberately downplaying Jade Pool’s ‘second-in-command of the Heavenly Court’ status and emphasizing Ningning Mu’s ‘Heavenly Empress’ identity.

There have also been some theories linking the Human Race’s influence with Ningning Mu.

These are merely small outside schemes, not worth mentioning.

Approaching Five Zhuang Temple, a hearty laughter suddenly echoed from ahead.

Two elderly figures stood on the cloud path, on the left, an elder clad in coarse linen, holding a dry tobacco pipe, whom Li Ping’an had seen several times, was none other than the ancient Human Emperor Shennong Shi.

The elder on the right, wearing a pale yellow seven-star robe, stepping on dark mountain river boots, holding a light horsetail whisk, with black beard and crane-like hair showing no signs of age, radiated a divine demeanor.

This was the one who did not worship the Three Pure Ones, but whose sleeves concealed universes, mountains, and rivers, Zhenyuan Daxian.

Li Ping’an smiled and stepped forward, with East King Feng Qingyang, and paid respects alongside Zhenyuanzi and Shennong Shi, as the three female immortals followed suit with their salutes.

“Hahaha!”

Zhenyuanzi’s laughter was loud and unrestrained:

“I’ve long heard of Your Majesty’s illustrious reputation; meeting today is truly extraordinary. The world is indeed fortunate to have such a Heavenly Emperor, a true blessing, a blessing!”

“Fellow Taoist, your praise is excessive.”

Li Ping’an held his left hand in front of him, his right hand behind his back, smiling:

“It’s merely a result of the times and fortuitous encounters, thanks to the Western Sect’s many favors, who have schemed tirelessly for tens of thousands of years, inadvertently making a wedding dress for the rise of the Heavenly Court.”

“Hahaha! Brilliant! Brilliant!”

Zhenyuanzi clapped his hands with laughter:

“If the two leaders of the Western Sect heard your words, they’d be furious!

“Come, come! This Poor Daoist has prepared a celestial feast for Your Majesty. My ginseng fruits have been waiting for Your Majesty for a long time!”

Li Ping’an bowed in thanks, descending from the clouds with this host.

Shennong Shi stood by, smiling silently, his eyes full of kindness and contentment.

He should be gratified by the addition of a successor to the Human Race.

Entering the grand formation, passing through the illusionary realm, reaching the picturesque Earthly Immortal Realm.

Li Ping’an soon saw the Five Zhuang Temple, and the couplet hanging in front of it:

The Immortal Mansion of Eternal Life, House of Taoists with Heavenly Longevity.

Indeed formidable.

Li Ping’an silently noted ‘successfully marked,’ leading the Heavenly Court’s group inside to enjoy the feast.

After a two-day banquet, enjoying fruits and playing the zither, both host and guests were delighted.

The ginseng fruits were indeed extraordinary. Li Ping’an ate two, feeling a slight enhancement in the Power of the Dao Body, his whole body filled with Spiritual Power, and a noticeable increase in Primordial Spirit’s strength.

No wonder it’s an Innate Spiritual Root.

Staying here could not last long, and after a mildly intoxicated Zhenyuanzi lectured on the ‘Way of Heaven and Earth,’ Li Ping’an took the opportunity to bid farewell.

Zhenyuanzi said, “Hold on, hold on, stay for two more days. This Poor Daoist has several treasures for Your Majesty’s appraisal.”

“Oh?”

Li Ping’an caught the underlying meaning in this old immortal’s words.

His visit was to inform that the Heavenly Court would be established, the order changing, to express the Heavenly Court’s respect for these revered figures of the Desolate Era. Logically, the host should not keep the guest.

“The treasures held by a fellow Taoist must be extraordinary,” Li Ping’an said, bowing, “then I graciously accept the invitation to broaden my horizons today!”

“Good!”

Zhenyuanzi beamed with a full smile, turning to gesture:

“I dare to ask the Heavenly Emperor to move alone, as this Poor Daoist’s treasure is not suitable for women to see.”

Jade Pool gently said, “Since it’s a solo invitation from Zhenyuan Taoist friend, Ningning and I won’t go.”

“Very well,” Li Ping’an nodded with a smile, his heart slightly on guard.