Immortal Father
Chapter 598 - 598 211 The Calamity of the Father Approaches!

598: Chapter 211: The Calamity of the Father Approaches!

598: Chapter 211: The Calamity of the Father Approaches!

Upon seeing that colossal rainbow spanning the heavens, Li Ping’an felt somewhat dazed.

He always had the feeling that some grand events were unfolding, yet he had no clue where these events were taking place.

What Li Ping’an didn’t know was—

his mentor Yun Zhongzi had been agonizing since the Chan Teaching’s meeting concluded, debating whether to subtly hint to Li Ping’an, urging him to visit the Jade Void Palace sooner rather than later.

It was certainly better for Li Ping’an to take the initiative to visit than to be summoned.

And Li Ping’an was even more unaware—

that in the depths of the East Sea’s azure waters, a timid girl had just stepped out from the secret realm of the Azure Wander Palace, carrying the hopes of all her sect’s members as she drifted slowly toward the East Continent, gazing bewilderedly at the magnificent world around her.

This girl clearly had not ventured out much before.

Her favorite pastime was to stay put, like a turtle that wouldn’t budge for thousands of years if possible.

The only change Li Ping’an could be certain of was that Heavenly Dao itself had developed a bit of a ‘problem’.

Unfortunately, the source of this change was the sudden interaction between him, his father, and Heavenly Dao.

There had been no further messages from Holy Mother either.

That seemed about right, for he was but a minor True Immortal, a long-term investment of the Human Race; Holy Mother would discuss major issues with Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor and Fenghou.

Li Ping’an had also cautioned his father.

Schooling Heavenly Dao was something that absolutely could not be publicized, best to even keep it from his mentor Kongming and senior Xu Sheng.

Li Dazhi readily promised.

Half a month passed like this, and it seemed Li Dazhi had forgotten about the lesson he was supposed to give to Heavenly Dao.

Li Ping’an was uneasy every day, yet nothing significant had happened.

Following Li Ping’an’s advice, Li Dazhi secretly moved in with Xiaoyue next to Li Ping’an’s own residence.

The two residences, two pairs of Daoist couples, did indeed present some interesting contrasts.

Li Dazhi’s yard was often shrouded by ‘excessive’ Formations, already equipped with concealment, protection, and blinding formations, yet still a couple of hours every day, several more layers of concealing grand formations would be activated.

Compared to his father’s place, Li Ping’an felt as if he was back in his high school days.

Ningning Mu changed into different dresses every day, mostly styles that were simple and adorable, while her enchanting tenderness was still somewhat hidden.

The two would read books, chat, and as Li Ping’an practiced his calligraphy, she would grind the ink beside him.

When Ningning Mu was cultivating, Li Ping’an would brainstorm and draft policies for the Eastern Alliance;

When Li Ping’an was cultivating and comprehending the Dao, Ningning Mu would research various cuisines and needlework, fully embarking on the path of a versatile and skilled woman.

For Ningning Mu, the hardest to accept was that the Human Emperor had granted Li Ping’an three ‘marital titles’, indicating that Li Ping’an was commanded to find three Daoist companions.

After a lot of thought, she ultimately did not complain to Li Ping’an about it.

It was only once, as the two waited for the sunrise by the sea, that Ningning Mu leaned into Li Ping’an’s arms and whispered, “Why don’t we get married without waiting for my mother’s reply?”

“Hmm?” Li Ping’an said, “Tingzhu has been away for four or five days, let’s not rush.”

Ningning Mu said, “I’m afraid something unexpected might happen.”

“What could possibly happen with this,” Li Ping’an rubbed Ningning Mu’s shoulder, feeling the smoothness through the fabric of her fairy dress, and whispered, “If your mother doesn’t agree, we’ll just elope.”

Ningning Mu giggled foolishly in his embrace.

As she giggled, Ningning Mu suddenly said:

“Later…

if you develop a liking for another woman, you can tell me…

I won’t fight with them over anything.”

Li Ping’an frowned, “Did my father say something to you?

Don’t listen to his nonsense.”

“No,” Ningning Mu sighed softly, “I’ve thought about it for a long time and realized that the Human Emperor’s actions must have deeper implications…

to be Heavenly Emperor, one must bear its weight, and you might have to make political marriages in the future.”

“Political marriages as Heavenly Emperor?

If I’m going to be Heavenly Emperor, then I want to be a true Heavenly Emperor in every sense,” Li Ping’an said, laughing while embracing her tender form, with a hint of hidden worry flitting through his eyes.

Was she also feeling the pressure?

This was truly…

The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan really gave people tough problems to solve.

The morning light fell, warming the bodies of the couple who were only a half-step from becoming Daoist companions, bringing them even closer together.

Worrying wouldn’t solve any problems.

Li Ping’an began to make more preparations to mitigate risks within his capability.

His father’s great tribulation still lay ahead, and now that he had attained the fifth rank of True Immortal in the Dao Realm, he could do a bit more.

For example, he offered more incense than usual to the portraits of the Three Pure Ones, the four Human Emperors, the Holy Mother, and prayed to his mentor Yun Zhongzi’s spirit tablet whenever he could.

Additionally, using his growing immortal power, he overworked himself crafting a batch of Immortal Treasures, ensuring those around him were well-equipped.

Spiritual Treasures, on the other hand, needed to be cultivated slowly.

With his current level of cultivation, Li Ping’an was able to practice the ‘Quickening Spirit Method’ from the Myriad Manifestation Chart, which had become a mandatory part of his daily meditations.

Li Ping’an felt a little relieved when, on the day after Tianli the old man became the Eastern Alliance Representative, he indeed sent some fresh immortals to boost the defenses of Dong’an City.

Unfortunately, there were only eight thousand troops, not the thirty thousand Li Ping’an had hoped for.

——Currently, the Human Race was preparing to retaliate against the Demon Race, and troops were in short supply everywhere.

Another half a month passed since the emergence of that rainbow, and one of the two batches of experts Li Ping’an had dispatched finally returned.

The first to return was Xinghan from Xing He, who had been sent to investigate the case of a general’s son from the Immortal Dynasty killing the prince and princess of a neighboring country.

…

In Li Ping’an’s study.

Xinghan was just about to start his report;

Li Ping’an raised his hand to signal them to wait, summoning Wang Shan, who had been strolling around Dong’an City for half a month, and invited his father and senior Xu Sheng, who were playing chess in the house next door.