Immortal Father
Chapter 790 - 790 276 The Grand Assembly Approaches the Master of Houtu

790: Chapter 276: The Grand Assembly Approaches, the Master of Houtu 790: Chapter 276: The Grand Assembly Approaches, the Master of Houtu A group of dragon sons and daughters stepped back simultaneously, their gazes towards Li Ping’an filled with a few more degrees of respect.

They were merely fond of war, not foolish or stupid.

Just looking at that Spirit Banner made their souls tremble, and they were well aware that it was no small matter.

Coupled with the mysterious and mystical power of the Heavenly Dao…

only a foolish dragon would advance.

The Dragon Clan naturally possessed many treasures;

but they also cared about face, after all, a group of ancient, primeval battle dragons couldn’t possibly spar with this new Heavenly Emperor who was scarcely a hundred years in age, and still have to utilize the treasures in their hands.

Thus, an elder dragon quickly stepped forward to smooth things over:

“Have you not withdrawn yet?

“The skills you just displayed have proven equal to those of our Dragon Clan, with many clever and ingenious aspects.

“Do not embarrass yourselves here!”

The young dragons and maidens sighed in relief.

Li Ping’an showed a look of regret but had to retract the Spirit Banner nevertheless.

He had finally found an opportunity where he could legitimately use the Heavenly Dao’s merit—investing in the Dragon Clan, and he had so many thick-skinned living targets to test the current power of the Spirit Banner on.

Li Ping’an turned and returned to the main seat, removed his mask, and acted as if the previous incident hadn’t happened, continuing to converse and laugh merrily with the two Desolate Era kings.

After nine days of banquet and five casks of wine,

On the night after the gathering, Li Ping’an sat in the bedchamber arranged for him within the Dragon Palace, staring vacantly.

He took off his boots, rolled up his pant legs, and soaked his two large feet in the corner of a ten-square-zhang pool.

A Little Green Turtle was leisurely swimming around the pool.

Beneath the pool was spread a layer of Five Elements treasures; Li Ping’an gave it a close look and realized it was something he could use for his fourth spiritual molt.

He pondered and decided against molting right there.

The reason he hadn’t proceeded with the fourth and fifth molts was mainly that he didn’t want to be struck by divine lightning in front of others, which could lead to all sorts of rumors.

No matter how wondrous the power of the Heavenly Dao was, it was given to the Heavenly Emperor by the Heavenly Dao, and it could be taken back by the Heavenly Dao at any time;

No matter how formidable the treasures were, without the Heavenly Dao’s merit, they needed to rely on one’s own immortal power to unleash their full potential.

One’s own strength and Dao Realm were the fundamentals.

‘I’ll molt on the way back.’

Li Ping’an stared blankly ahead for a while.

Xuanyuan, the Yellow Emperor, with his hands clasped behind him, entered the barrier set up by Guilingling and saw Li Ping’an in this ‘half-dead’ state, which instantly amused him.

“How is it?

Isn’t the Dragon Clan’s banquet the epitome of luxury?

Hahaha!”

“Heh,” Li Ping’an let out a breath of turbid air, “I really admire it.

Eating for nine days straight; the Dragon Clan indeed has long lifespans and nothing better to do.”

“It’s not so bad, the last time I visited Brother Yinglong, a single meal took three months.”

The Yellow Emperor followed suit, took off his socks and shoes, and sat down next to Li Ping’an, soaking his feet in the pool imbued with fairy light.

Guilingling complained, “Cousin, aren’t your feet dirty?!”

“What,” retorted the Yellow Emperor with a smile and a scold, “If Li Ping’an can soak his feet, can’t I, the Yellow Emperor, do the same?”

The Little Green Turtle rolled its eyes but couldn’t be bothered to pay attention to the Yellow Emperor.

The Yellow Emperor wasn’t annoyed and continued, “A group of Jiaolong guards has already rushed to the Desolate Era world to summon those Ocean Race and Jiaolong guards previously dispatched to assist the Demon Race.

The over nine hundred high-ranking members of the Hundred Clans that you won back, along with their families and some of their clanspeople, have been sent to the Holy Mother Palace.

I’ve already ordered Lord Yushi to intercept them on the way.”

“Your Highness…”

“You might as well call me ‘Brother,’ it sounds better, and we’re practically brothers in teaching.”

“Brother,” Li Ping’an muttered, “Can we really rely on Brother Yinglong?”

“Depends on the matter.

His personality is to stick to principles, and once set, they are very hard to change,” said the Yellow Emperor, his hands resting on the jade slab behind him, speaking gently:

“Take this Ocean Race issue, for instance.

“Standing from the Dragon Clan’s perspective, he knew it was wrong for the Dragon Clan to oppress the creatures of the Ocean Race, yet he also devised a plan to eliminate the hidden danger by luring the powerhouses of the Ocean Race to act so they could be eradicated in one fell swoop.

“For the Dragon Clan, getting rid of foreign high-ranking experts not under their command is the most secure choice.”

“He also stood on the side of righteousness back then, helping the Human Race against Chiyou’s Demon Army, even risking his life to confront Chiyou head-on, and tearing through Chiyou’s indestructible demonic body with Dragon Clan combat techniques.”

“Oh right, Ping’an, Brother Yinglong asked me to inquire…”

“Forget about marriage alliances,” said Li Ping’an with earnestness, “You know my situation, Brother.

Even the Queen Mother has been declined by me.”

The Yellow Emperor coughed lightly and looked down.

Li Ping’an frowned and said, “It feels like Brother is keeping something from me.”

“It’s not about me,” replied the Yellow Emperor with a smile:

“I wanted to give you a surprise, but it might be better to inform you in advance about this matter.

“Before I brought you to the Ancient Dragon Realm, my master brought a breathtakingly beautiful girl.

Her looks, her aura, her figure, were all simply stunning.

“She’s a registered Disciple under my master, and she has recognized me as her foster brother.

She was then sent to the Holy Mother Palace to await the upcoming grand meeting there, where she will be introduced to you as a personal maid.

Right now, the Holy Mother herself is instructing this girl in all aspects.

“The girl’s name is Zi Yao.”

Li Ping’an said with puzzlement, “A Disciple of Chan Sect?”

The Little Green Turtle swimming in the pool instantly perked up its ears.

The Yellow Emperor hesitated for a moment, as if undecided, but finally said, “To be precise, she’s from the Chan Sect’s…

cough…

neighbor.”

Li Ping’an was somewhat baffled.

He immediately understood the background of the ‘breathtakingly beautiful girl.’

What he hadn’t expected was that the Queen Mother would deploy such tactics, and even in collaboration with the Chan Sect.

The problem wasn’t with the Queen Mother;