Immortal Father
Chapter 711 - 711 249 Great Demon Houtu

711: Chapter 249: Great Demon Houtu 711: Chapter 249: Great Demon Houtu Great Demon?

Immortals such as Guang Chengzi looked down, their expressions showing various changes.

The pitch-black barrier resembled a piece of black amber, and directly above the amber, there was a white shadow that seemed like a night-blooming cereus.

It was the upper half of a woman’s body.

Her black hair flowed down, her head bowed, her hands seeming to melt into the pitch-black barrier, her white clothing stained with splotches of blood.

Is this Houtu?

Li Ping’an felt an inexplicable shock in his heart as he looked down at this sudden scene.

Ancestral Witch Xuan Ming, as if mad, lunged down recklessly, transformed into his Innate Dao Body, and embraced the exposed upper body of Houtu, whispering endlessly by her ear.

The several hundred battle witches all landed on the black barrier, kneeling on one knee toward where Houtu was located.

A member of the Witch Clan took out a horn, the sorrowful sound of it blowing as if calling out to something.

Houtu seemed to regain a shred of sanity.

Her half-body slowly raised its head, her falling hair parting strand by strand, revealing one right eye that gazed up at Li Ping’an in the sky.

Yes, even though the distance was vast and somewhat unclear, Li Ping’an felt the gaze upon him.

Xuan Ming, holding Houtu, continued to whisper softly:

“It’s alright, it’s alright, no one will harm us…”

“What, what’s happening here?”

Immortal Huanglong frowned as he looked at the scene below, brushing off the spider webs entangling him.

“Such powerful Spiritual Power,” Immortal Yuding reminded the immortals in a low voice.

Guang Chengzi said in a solemn voice, “The condition of Ancestral Witch Houtu seems to be amiss, be cautious, the Western Sect has mobilized so many fierce demons, they are definitely plotting something big, and the second Sect Hierarch may also make a move.”

Li Ping’an said, “Let’s return above, it seems our presence here is somewhat provoking the Ancestral Witch Houtu.”

The immortals nodded to each other, then Fenghou, Immortal Taiyi, Guang Chengzi, and Immortal Huanglong all simultaneously extended their hands towards Li Ping’an, but they stopped midway.

For nothing else, Li Ping’an was already seized by the elbow by Qing Su, who transformed into a streak of light and hurried back to the Cloud Boat above.

The Cloud Boat slowly retreated a distance, the Immortal Consciousness of all the immortals locked onto the Witch Clan’s territory, each discussing among themselves but also feeling somewhat at a loss.

After two hours passed, accompanied by a thunderous noise, the Witch territory returned to normal.

The vast forest of towering trees settled back to the ground, and none of the witch people on it were harmed.

“What in the world is going on?”

Li Dazhi approached Li Ping’an with his hands behind his back, muttering:

“Why has Houtu fallen into demonhood?

Wasn’t Houtu always said to have a good reputation?

She hasn’t committed any misdeeds against the Human Race and is the Ancestral Witch of Earth, this matter must be taken seriously.”

These words naturally had a deeper meaning, and only Li Ping’an could understand.

Li Ping’an’s brows furrowed with worry: “Father, as the Heavenly Dao has revealed, Houtu has fallen into demonhood, which is different from the Human Race’s Demonic Fall Technique, it seems like she has been influenced.”

“Influenced by what?”

“It should be, the resentment of the Xuan Turtle of the North Sea,” Xuanyuan Huangdi gave the answer with an awkward smile.

All the immortals simultaneously looked at this Human Emperor.

Xuanyuan Huangdi then said, “I should return to Xuanyuan Palace.

It’s prone to problems when two Great Fate Holders are together.

This is a matter I am not suitable to be involved in too deeply.

It would be best if the Holy Mother took action when necessary…

I will inform the Holy Mother about this matter.”

Having said that, Xuanyuan Huangdi got up and bowed, and the immortals stood to see him off.

Li Ping’an asked, “Your Majesty…

fellow Daoist, how did the Xuan Turtle’s resentment influence Houtu?”

“I’m not too clear on that,” Xuanyuan Huangdi shook his head, “I just feel that she is polluted by the resentment of the Xuan Turtle.

Feng, Cangjie, you two stay and help Ping’an handle this matter.

Aren’t there many mortals here?

Tianli, you go and dispatch fifty thousand immortal soldiers to take care of the mortals’ evacuation later.”

Fenghou, Cangjie, and the elder Tianli all bowed to acknowledge the command.

Xuanyuan Huangdi, before departing, didn’t forget to pat Li Ping’an on the shoulder, encouraging him:

“Houtu is the kindest, most gentle of the Twelve Ancestor Witches; her plight truly is lamentable.

“This is also your first test as the Heavenly Emperor.

Handle this matter well, and you will naturally carry more weight in the eyes of those ancient mighty ones.

“Do your best!”

Having spoken, Xuanyuan Huangdi tore through the fabric of the cosmos, and elder Tianli moved forward to create a ‘Tailwind Passage,’ both departing together.

Xuan Turtle’s resentment.

Although Xuanyuan Huangdi had left, he provided them with an important clue.

Li Ping’an stood with his hands clasped behind his back for a while, then turned and asked Guang Chengzi: “Uncle Master, what do you think about this matter?”

Guang Chengzi murmured thoughtfully: “What the Human Emperor said is true, aiding Houtu will certainly earn a considerable reputation.”

“Houtu is not just an Ancestral Witch,” Li Ping’an said slowly, “The Heavenly Dao suggests that Houtu has an extraordinary significance for the Heavenly Dao.”

“Oh?”

Guang Chengzi smiled and said:

“Since that’s the case, let us put forth our full effort to help, saving the Witch Clan benefits the Heavenly Dao, and this is a matter of killing several birds with one stone.”

Immortal Taiyi wondered: “Big brother, you’ve started to curry favor with the Heavenly Dao too?”

Immortal Huanglong laughed and scolded: “Look at what you’re saying, how can that be called currying favor with the Heavenly Dao, helping the Heavenly Dao is helping all beings, it’s nothing but actions of justice on behalf of the heavens!”

“Indeed, a companion of the Heavenly Emperor,” Taiyi clicked his tongue, “Your speech has even taken on an affected tone.”

Immortal Yuding said somberly: “Let’s not waste time talking.”

Li Ping’an bowed in turn: “Fellow Immortals, I will now utilize the power of the Heavenly Dao to investigate the affairs here, please act as protectors for me!”

“Good!”

The Immortals all nodded in agreement.

Li Ping’an walked towards the deeper part of the boat’s cabin.

Luo Xuejing and Feng Tingzhu moved forward to place a meditation cushion and lit the incense burner.

Li Ping’an sat cross-legged on the cushion, his forehead emitting a faint golden light.

Qing Su walked over curiously, taking a seat on the wooden chair nearby, paying close attention to the changes in Li Ping’an’s Primordial Spirit within his body.