Immortal Father
Chapter 1259: 449: Searching for Primordial Spirit Method_2

Chapter 1259: Chapter 449: Searching for Primordial Spirit Method_2

He had heard the oldest elder in Niu Village say that Emperor Jun played like this, with a lot of illegitimate children in ancient times.

Niu Benben was just thinking when he heard the Heavenly Emperor speak: “Commander Niu?”

“Ah! Your Majesty, you call me Benben, call me Little Niu.”

Li Ping’an said, “The title doesn’t matter. Let me ask you, have there been any conflicts between the Hundred Clans of the Western Continent and the Human Race lately?”

“Conflicts?” Niu Benben momentarily didn’t know how to respond.

Li Ping’an said, “Speak truthfully, you are one of the few generals of the Hundred Clans in the Heavenly Court, and I want to hear what you have seen and heard.”

“Ah, yes.”

Niu Benben immediately replied:

“Reporting to Your Majesty, everything is stable in the Western Continent. There is no friction among the lands of the Hundred Clans. Now, everyone is following the plan laid out by the Heavenly Emperor, promoting farming and establishing a Grand King’s Council.

“I also heard the Heavenly Emperor say that later, the current batch of kings will enter the Heavenly Court to become the second batch of Heavenly Fury Guards, and then each mountain and city will adopt an election system, where each clan member capable of transformation can elect a new king, gradually abolishing the title of king.

“Overall, everyone is quite convinced.

“Because the troublemakers have been quietly dealt with by me and others.”

Li Ping’an nodded: “Have Human Qi Cultivators gone to the northern part of the Western Continent?”

“Well, occasionally,” Niu Benben said in a low voice, “but to avoid intensifying conflicts between the Hundred Clans and the Human Race, we usually capture and send them back. The Heavenly Emperor will have the Eastern Alliance send letters of condemnation to the opposing sects or families.”

Li Ping’an gently raised an eyebrow.

His old father indeed had things well under control.

Li Ping’an said, “Later, take twelve Liuying Baoyu, move invisibly, and do not inform anyone. Make a round trip to the northern part of the Western Continent. Do not speculate on what I want to see, just secretly record what you see and hear, understand?”

Niu Benben hurriedly bowed: “Yes! I understand!”

Ahead was the Secret Realm of the Jade Pool.

From a distance, Li Ping’an could see the magnificent scenery all around the Jade Pool, abundant with celestial energy. Even though he had only been in seclusion for two months, the place had changed again. There were celestial soldiers patrolling outside, and celestial maidens practicing and playing in groups inside.

Ever-changing indeed, this must be what it’s meant to be.

“Go, I’ve been busy lately, otherwise I would have gone to see it myself.”

Niu Benben softly asked, “You… don’t have any other tasks for me?”

Li Ping’an glanced at him with a look that was imposing without anger, and Niu Benben hurriedly bowed down.

“I deserve death!”

“Always daydreaming, put away your little thoughts.”

With a wave of his sleeve, Li Ping’an left Niu Benben in place and floated away to the Jade Pool, heading to Ningning Mu’s residence.

Niu Benben scratched his head, a little puzzled, then sighed and quietly slipped away.

…

Three days wander between the Eastern and Western Courts, the Heavenly Emperor returns to Lingxiao fully clothed.

While at Ningning Mu’s place, the two of them, aside from being intimate, would chat about trivial family matters, and Li Ping’an would also guide Ningning Mu in cultivation, taking care of her during dual cultivation to help her smoothly pass through the Golden Immortal tribulation.

But at the Jade Pool, the content would be much richer.

They would typically drink a little wine, watch some performances, and then discuss recent grand affairs of the Heavenly Court, followed by bedtime activities.

Li Ping’an found that the Jade Pool truly knew how to attract a man, exuding an irresistible charm, though the only downside was that the Jade Pool would intentionally tease him, making her attainable yet unattainable.

This was actually a kind of game.

Senior Brother Xuanyuan once said: To conquer a woman through bed affairs is nothing more than a man’s illusion.

Every time Li Ping’an left the Jade Pool, he would feel mentally refreshed yet slightly fatigued in his Dao heart.

‘If it weren’t for the apocalypse, this kind of leisurely life wouldn’t be bad.’

‘Unfortunately, it still requires effort and toil.’

Li Ping’an shook his head with a light smile, straightened up from the throne in the Lingxiao Hall, and ordered the Heavenly Fury Guards to convene the remaining officials in the Heavenly Court.

Officials met, presented their reports, and the Eastern King submitted the latest list of celestial officer transfers, which Li Ping’an read over once before stamping it with the Heaven Emperor’s Seal.

The current Lingxiao Palace was quite grand, but there were only a dozen officials in court, making it seem rather vacant.

——Most of the high officials in the Heavenly Court had returned to the Misty Realm to accelerate the conquest of minor realms.

After the officials left, the Eastern King remained alone.

Li Ping’an said, “Eastern King, now that the Western Continent is stable, can Luo Xuejing be transferred back to the Heavenly Court? Her abilities are exceptional, her virtues flawless. If she contributes further achievements, she could be appointed to a high-ranking true deity position.”

“Yes,” Feng Qingyang immediately lowered his head, “I will arrange it right away, my lord.”

“Hmm,” Li Ping’an stretched lazily and raised an eyebrow at Feng Qingyang, “I just looked around the Heavenly Court, but I didn’t see the Eastern King’s palace. When will the Eastern King move here?”

Feng Qingyang replied with a smile, “I have been in Tong Ming Palace practicing, and have not had time to set up a palace yet.”

“If there are potential talents in the Feng family, the Eastern King can consider bringing them to the Heavenly Court,” Li Ping’an said. “Promoting the worthy regardless of familial ties is the right principle.”

“It still needs careful consideration, as everyone in the Human Race is watching the Heavenly Court closely now.”

Feng Qingyang sighed and said,

“In the past two months, my old friends keep sending letters, wanting me to visit, but I truly dare not go.

“Ever since the establishment of the Heavenly Court, it seems everyone has suddenly lost interest in the Human Emperor, in the Eastern Alliance.”

Li Ping’an looked solemn: “Those who do not respect the Human Emperor cannot be officials of the Heavenly Court.”

“Alas, His Majesty the Human Emperor is already looking for an opportunity to go to the Fire Dragon Cave to dissolve the Xuanyuan Palace Secret Realm.”

Feng Qingyang said,

“There are so many meritorious officials of the Human Race, and their descendants, in the Xuanyuan Palace Secret Realm. How should they be settled?”

“This matter is not that difficult.”

Li Ping’an smiled and said,

“I have thought about it before, but it was inconvenient for me to propose it.

“The Heavenly Court is still rapidly developing, and soon the Nine Heavens will be established. The lower three heavens will be designated as the Celestial Realm, home to millions of celestial beings.

“These celestial beings will be directly recruited into the Heavenly Court as Heavenly Soldiers. Even those without cultivation qualifications will have lifespans starting from a thousand years.

“Initially, celestial beings can be meritorious contributors from the Human Race and residents of the Xuanyuan Palace Secret Realm. Subsequently, celestial beings will be virtuous reincarnations from the Three Realms known for good deeds and outstanding virtue, but the scale must be controlled.”

Feng Qingyang bowed and said, “Your Majesty’s vision for the world is truly… I am impressed!”

“Just cribbing from others.”

“Hmm?”

“Nothing,” Li Ping’an laughed, “You can supervise this matter, Eastern King. You can disseminate the information early so that people do not need to panic. The Heavenly Court’s human-centric approach will not waver. Present the matter to the court at the appropriate time.”

Feng Qingyang accepted the order with a smile.

The monarch and the subject discussed several significant issues and soon brought up the Phoenix Clan.

Feng Qingyang asked, “Your Majesty, what great general position do you plan to bestow upon Kong Xuan? His strength is formidable, and even if he starts as a Grand Marshal, no one would dare say anything, as the creatures of the Desolate Era inherently respect strength.”

Li Ping’an shook his head:

“When the ancient peacock appeared, it consumed humans and the Hundred Clans, causing calamity. Directly appointing him as a Grand Marshal is inappropriate. Let him start as a Marshal.

“Golden Roc will be appointed as the Marshal of Suppressing Rebellion, and Kong Xuan as the Marshal of Protecting Heaven. The god positions of the two brothers will be elevated to high rank, on par with the Four Seas Dragon King.

Feng Qingyang smiled and said, “Dragon and Phoenix at the same level?”

“No,” Li Ping’an smiled, “The Dragon Clan has a vast foundation and resides in the Four Seas. To them, the Heavenly Court is just a transient presence in the world, so we can amicably trust the Dragon Clan but cannot rely on them to help the world overcome great calamities. The Phoenix Clan is different; they only have the two brothers now, and there is the command of the Primordial Phoenix, which makes them highly usable.”

“Primordial Phoenix?”

Feng Qingyang showed a trace of astonishment in his eyes.

Li Ping’an sighed, “I spoke with the Primordial Phoenix for a long time and promised to address the issue of Phoenix Clan’s reproduction for the Heavenly Court in the future… Eastern King, arrange a banquet in three days at Lingxiao Palace, where I will invite Kong Xuan and the elders of the Phoenix Clan.”

Feng Qingyang accepted the order with a smile, feeling slightly hesitant to speak.

He had actually received some information before… but it was difficult for him to speak…

Might as well let His Majesty handle it himself.

After chatting for a while, the Eastern King hurried back to Tong Ming Palace.

Li Ping’an pondered briefly, made a schedule for the upcoming tasks, and decided to first visit Mount Lingjiu, then go to the Eastern Alliance’s main hall to find Sister Lady Ba. Returning would coincide with hosting the Phoenix Clan banquet, then he would seek out the Xu family father and son, who recently moved to the Heavenly Court, to drink and conduct research, and privately go to Kong Xuan to acquire some innate five-elemental qi for the eighth spiritual molting.

The pseudo-god of time management in the Desolate Era.

Li Ping’an glanced at the Phoenix Battle Body on the Spirit Platform, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Let’s test if the Transcender Teacher knows what I discussed with the Primordial Phoenix…