Immortal Father
Chapter 168 - 168 68 An Additional Test 24th Update

168: Chapter 68: An Additional Test [24th Update] 168: Chapter 68: An Additional Test [24th Update] “Who knows which bastard it was, but someone actually started spreading rumors and causing trouble in the Western Continent, claiming that a secret dragon vein, representing the fate of the Human Race, is hidden within the Immortal Dynasty!”

“They say that the royal family of the Immortal Dynasty is a branch of the ancient Xuanyuan lineage, and they possess the purest blood of the Xuanyuan today, which can unlock the mausoleum containing the Human Race’s fated dragon vein!”

“These demon creatures come from more than a dozen Demon Race powers and they are targeting the royal family of the Immortal Dynasty today.”

Li Ping’an blinked, “Is this really true?”

“How could it be!”

Gao Xu rebuked with a smile:

“It is just a rumor!”

“The royal family of the Immortal Dynasty usually changes every thousand years, and these mundane noble families grow corrupt with power or grow ambitious and seek to break free from the control of our Wanyun Sect.”

“The Immortal Dynasty is the main territory for our Wanyun Sect to recruit disciples.

How could we really allow the local royal family to become like the Human Emperor?”

“So you see, it’s unknown which bastard started spreading rumors in the Western Continent, most likely that petty Sea Watch Sect!”

“Sigh,” Li Ping’an murmured in a low voice, “Without evidence, we shouldn’t directly accuse…

Steward, please take care of the bodies of these demon creatures.”

“Ping’an, just stay here later, don’t wander around.”

Steward Gao Xu said:

“We will send a few people to support the Royal City, but there are too many demon creatures there, and I’m afraid they won’t be able to break through the great array and can only make small raids from the outside.”

“That seal of yours…”

“Was cast by the Ancestor,” Li Ping’an said with a smile, “I also want to go there to provide support.

Can I ask a few stewards to protect me?

I might even be able to trigger that seal again.”

“This?”

Steward Gao Xu pondered for a moment:

“Ping’an, there’s no need for you to take such a risk.

Your actions just now scared this poor Daoist half to death.”

“You’re only at the Merge True realm, not even ten years into your cultivation, and this isn’t the moment in battle where disciples need to lay down their lives.

If I let you go into battle again, I couldn’t bear it.”

“Doesn’t our Wanyun Sect’s reputation matter to its Immortals?”

Li Ping’an sighed inwardly and took out an embroidered box containing over a hundred Blast Cloud Pills mixed with Bewitching Powder of Immortal grade.

“These Blast Cloud Pills are mixed with the bewitching drugs refined by a Heavenly Immortal of Elixir Dust Peak,” Li Ping’an said earnestly, “They are ineffective against powerful great demons, but they still work significantly against Yuan Immortal Realm demons.”

“Excellent!”

Gao Xu’s eyes shone as he took the Blast Cloud Pills.

He laughed, “I have seen the power of these things just now.

I didn’t expect that you, Ping’an, would bring so many!”

Li Ping’an then took out several porcelain vials from his sleeve and placed them solemnly into Steward Gao Xu’s hands.

Li Ping’an said:

“The blue vial contains Heart Destroying Powder, which will make True Immortal Realm demon souls go mad.”

“The red vial contains Melting Water, which can damage the bones of regular True Immortal Realm demons.

Remember to be careful when using it, as even Immortals will lose limbs if they come into contact with it.”

“The black vial contains Bone Eroding Powder, which, with just a touch, will injure the Primordial Spirits of Yuan Immortal Realm demons and can also be used for marking.”

“This!”

Steward Gao Xu’s hands trembled, and he asked with wide eyes:

“Where did you get these things!”

Li Ping’an certainly wouldn’t say that these were concocted by the elder of Elixir Dust Peak while drunk, having been manipulated by him into agreeing to refine them while holding his nose.

Li Ping’an said in a low voice:

“Steward, please don’t misunderstand.

I’m not some heinous villain.

It’s just…

I am naturally timid by nature.

I worry about encountering bad people when I’m out and about, so I keep these for self-defense.”

“Reinforcement from our sect will arrive within an hour, we just need to hold this position for that long.”

“There’s one more thing, steward.”

“Go ahead, cough!”

Steward Gao Xu cleared his throat and squeezed out a smile, “Please, speak.”

“There are three treasures on this tiger demon,” Li Ping’an hinted with a gentle blink.

Gao Xu paused for a moment, then gestured towards the lower area near the tiger demon’s tail, “Here?”

“As a filial son, I should relieve my father of worries,” Li Ping’an said softly, “When steward deals with this corpse later, please leave that thing for me, I will take it back to brew some medicinal liquor for my father.”

“Understood, understood.

I will definitely not spread the word about this matter.”

Steward Gao Xu carefully stored the vials of poison and made a respectful bow to Li Ping’an before hastily taking his leave.

Li Ping’an’s lips curled up in a slight smile.

He was about to find a place to hide when a gray whirlpool appeared under his feet; before he knew it, his vision blurred, the world spun around, and in the blink of an eye, he was back in the clouds.

Steward Gao Xu turned his head just in time to see Li Ping’an being transported away and couldn’t help but exclaim:

“The universe technique of Ancestor Kongming is truly formidable.”

…

“How do you feel?”

Yun Zhongzi asked with a smile.

Li Ping’an considered carefully before deciding to follow his innermost thoughts, responding as he truly felt.

— In the presence of such a master, his petty schemes were useless; he might as well show his true self.

“So powerful.”

Li Ping’an continued to marvel:

“Such a treasure, flowing with such might without being activated.

If one could activate it with Great Magical Power, what a spectacle that would be!”

Yun Zhongzi stroked his beard and nodded, saying with a smile, “No matter how powerful a treasure is, it’s just for protecting the Dao.

Your own Great Dao is fundamental…

but here I am, speaking nonsense.”

“Yes, disciple understands.”

“I was hasty.”

Yun Zhongzi sighed again:

“I just thought to let you use the treasure three times to kill two demon creatures, to see how you handle situations and respond, and whether you would become fearful.”

“However, you used the treasure once and killed four great demons.”

Li Ping’an quickly replied, “Disciple had some bewitching drugs and poison pills on me, all bestowed by the Heavenly Immortal of our sect for self-defense.

Besides, with over a dozen Immortals from our sect nearby, I alone, with my ability, couldn’t even pierce that tiger demon’s hide.”

“No need to be so modest.”

Yun Zhongzi gave a slight flick of his Fu Dust, and the two figures floated towards the Royal City.