Immortal Father
Chapter 740 - 740 258 Taiqing Imparts the Dao Scripture Three More Requests for Votes!_2

740: Chapter 258: Taiqing Imparts the Dao Scripture [Three More Requests for Votes!]_2 740: Chapter 258: Taiqing Imparts the Dao Scripture [Three More Requests for Votes!]_2 Laws could never be perfect,

and those in power are best at finding the loopholes within the laws.

After much thought, a sliver of enlightenment crossed Li Ping’an’s mind as he spoke slowly,

“Disciple takes the liberty to ask, if one day the Heavenly Court is established and all spirits of heaven and earth return to allegiance, I implore my mentor grandfather to place a hanging sword above this disciple’s head!”

A glimmer of light appeared in Laozi’s eyes.

On his withered face, which seldom showed much emotion, a faint, almost imperceptible, smile emerged.

“Good,”

Laozi spoke slowly,

“When your Heavenly Court is established, I will bestow upon you a treasure to protect the Heavenly Court and to oversee the gods.

“You may leave now.

“Our conversation must not be heard by the sixth ear.

I shall slightly conceal the matter of your father and you following in his footsteps.

In the future, you shall lay down the law for all spirits.”

“Disciple will diligently remember the teachings of my mentor grandfather!”

Li Ping’an bowed his head in response.

The clouds and mists before him shifted, and when he looked up again, the old Daoist, the courtyard, and the green ox had all vanished without a trace.

Only the pale blue dome of the sky remained above, with the membrane of heaven and earth not far above his head.

It all seemed like a dream.

With some contemplation, his heart was filled with many insights, and the thirty-six chapters of the scripture flowed through his mind.

This was the “Dao De Jing,” the “Dao Scripture,” containing the Great Dao of the Taiqing.

Li Ping’an’s Taoist heart remained unsettled for a long time.

This was the first time that a Great Power had pointed out there was a problem with him and his father following one another,

and it was also the first time that he felt that his knowledge was insufficient and his learning inadequate when answering questions,

The Taiqing Laozi.

The pressure from the leader of the Three Pure Ones was indeed too strong.

As a wisp of clear air drifted by, Li Ping’an only felt a coolness on his back, unaware that he had broken out in a profuse sweat.

Can I…

Can I return now?

Li Ping’an looked around but did not see the Holy Mother’s figure.

Instead, he saw that ordinary-looking but extraordinary young Daoist, smiling at him.

“Heavenly Emperor nephew,” the Xuan Du Da Fa Shi said warmly, “Master has commanded me to take you back to the East Continent, let us ride the clouds leisurely.”

Li Ping’an’s voice was hoarse as he said, “Thank you, mentor uncle.”

“Do not fear, Master has always been very kind.”

The Xuan Du Da Fa Shi smiled as he stepped closer, a cloud formed under his feet, and he floated downwards with Li Ping’an.

Li Ping’an forced a bitter smile as if resigned to his fate.

Kind Taiqing.

…

When the cloud-steered by the Xuan Du Da Fa Shi arrived above Dong’an City, Li Ping’an finally regained his composure and took a long breath.

“Heavenly Emperor, this poor Daoist will leave you here,” he said.

“Thank you, mentor uncle,” Li Ping’an thanked him with a cupped-hand salute and then asked, “That is…

did mentor grandfather have any other instructions?”

The Xuan Du Da Fa Shi raised his eyebrows slightly, “You discussed with Master for seven days and nights; this matter is already known among the Great Powers and Great Divine Communicators between heaven and earth.

Would Master have any instructions that still need to be passed through me to reach you?”

Li Ping’an sighed, “Actually, I had some sudden insights while in front of mentor grandfather, and I’m feeling somewhat rude for having realized Dao during that time.”

“No harm done, they don’t know that you have been comprehending the Dao and practicing cultivation during these seven days.”

The Xuan Du Da Fa Shi patted Li Ping’an on the shoulder and casually took out a gourd and handed it to him.

“You have been calling me ‘mentor uncle’ over and over; I don’t have much to give you.

These Elixir Pills are what I made while practicing; take them and use them…

There is indeed something I need to remind you of,” he said.

Li Ping’an held the gourd, and indeed, the Elixir Pills inside were substantial in weight.

He smiled, “Please speak, mentor uncle.”

“Do not involve yourself too much in the matter of the Dao Immortal Tribulation,” the Xuan Du Da Fa Shi pondered aloud,

“Master imparting Dao to you shows that he sees you fit for the role of Heavenly Emperor.

“You are the Heavenly Emperor, the spokesperson of the Heavenly Dao, and the Dao Immortal Tribulation is a struggle for control over the Great Dao between the Heavenly Dao and the Daoist Celestials.

The reason for the Dao Immortal Tribulation is that the Heavenly Dao needs to liberate the Great Dao from the hands of living beings.

“If you interfere too deeply in this, you may find yourself in a difficult position later on, and Master would be displeased.”

Li Ping’an blinked, “Mentor uncle means that I should not get too close to the Chan Teaching or the Jie Teaching?”

“Not exactly, it’s also good for you to be close to the Daoist Celestials,” he said.

The Xuan Du Da Fa Shi spoke slowly,

“What I mean is, do not scheme over the Dao Immortal Tribulation, nor try to orchestrate how the Chanjie Dual Sects should act.

“Though I have long resided at the edge of Chaos Sea, I am still able to wield some power of the Tai Chi Diagram to covertly observe you for a while.

“In essence, you are a good person of the Human Race; this is what pleases me the most.

However, sometimes you take on unnecessary responsibilities, which is not good.

“The Taoist Sect and the Heavenly Dao are bound to weaken one another.

The Way of Humanity and the Heavenly Dao are like the yin and yang fish, both seeking balance through constant change.

“The Heavenly Dao is flawed, and the Way of Humanity has regrets; this is natural and cannot be forced.”

Li Ping’an bowed deeply, “Thank you for your advice, mentor uncle.”

“Alright, go on.

Come visit Xuandu when you have the time,” the Xuan Du Da Fa Shi said with a hands-behind-back chuckle, then looked down at Dong’an City and remarked,

“In the ancient times, I would not have dared to dream that our Human Race could achieve such a scene.”

With that, the Xuan Du Da Fa Shi gave Li Ping’an a Taoist bow, and Li Ping’an returned the gesture.

The two bid farewell in the sky above Dong’an City and went their separate ways.

The Xuan Du Da Fa Shi walked through the air, taking only a few steps before vanishing from sight.

Li Ping’an descended into the protective formation below, where Luo Xuejing and the four trusted aides who had returned earlier came forward to meet him.

Xing He, full of excitement, said,

“Your Majesty!

You really came back directly to Dong’an City!”

“It’s spread everywhere that you stayed with the Taiqing Sect Leader for seven days and nights!

Now everyone’s saying that the Taoist Sect will strongly support the Human Race Heavenly Court!”

“Many powerful demons of the Demon Race have announced they’re going into seclusion!”

Li Ping’an forced a painful smile, “Quick, help me…”

The others rushed forward, with Xing He lending support to the staggering Li Ping’an.