Immortal Father
Chapter 849 - 849 297 Pressuring the Sect Hierarch!

849: Chapter 297: Pressuring the Sect Hierarch!

849: Chapter 297: Pressuring the Sect Hierarch!

Tongtian Sect Leader sat on the high platform of the main hall in the Azure Wander Palace, while the five great disciples from both the inner and outer sects bowed in unison from below.

Li Ping’an, Zi Yao, and Qing Su stood to the side, observing.

In his hands, Li Ping’an held two specially made Memory Spheres.

Xing He and Xinghan waited on Jinao Island.

The Jie Sect had four great Inner Sect Disciples and four great Outer Sect Disciples, among whom the most prestigious was the Inner Sect Disciple Taoist Duobao.

At that moment, Taoist Duobao stood at the far left of all disciples, dressed in a warm yellow robe, holding a horsetail whisk in his hand.

His slightly honest-looking face was full of a healthy glow.

Although he was doing his best to maintain a serious demeanor, he still gave off an impression of a man whose amiability brought him wealth.

Beside Duobao stood a middle-aged war Immortal.

What is a war Immortal?

Look at this Immortal, towering seven and a half feet tall, with a grown beard, clothed in light golden armor, and a waistband with a tiger head motif.

Merely standing there, he appeared to have an army of thousands awaiting his command, his own presence as stable as a mountain.

It was Zhao Gongming, the chief disciple of the Jie Sect’s outer sect.

The difference between the Jie Sect’s inner and outer sect disciples lies in whether they had achieved Daoist cultivation before becoming disciples.

Inner Sect Disciples like Duobao hadn’t even shapeshifted before they were brought back to the courtyard by the Tongtian Sect Leader.

Jin Ling, Wu Dang, and Mother Gui Ling were in the same situation.

Outer Sect disciples, on the other hand, had already achieved fame in their Daoist cultivation before their discipleship—having listened to the Tongtian Sect Leader’s teachings or, having been subdued by him, they pledged allegiance to his sect.

Zhao Gongming, Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and Bixiao are the exemplary cases.

Li Ping’an took an extra few glances at Zhao Gongming.

Though he might not be very familiar with other mythological stories, he had certainly heard a lot about a few legendary martial wealth gods from his hometown’s myths.

In “Investiture of the Gods,” Zhao Gongming, having come down the mountain at Wen Zhong’s invitation to aid the Yin Shang, met a very tragic end.

He was assassinated by Daoist Luya using the Nail Head Seven Arrows Book; dying a horrific death, his remaining soul was placed on the Investiture of the Gods and he was granted the title of Golden Dragon Ruyi Zhengyi Dragon and Tiger Mystical Lord.

Of course, Li Ping’an had no idea whether this Daoist Immortal Tribulation would unfold in the same way as the Divine Enthronement.

Many things in this world had taken a strange turn.

Next to Zhao Gongming, the Jinling Saint Mother stood proudly, her tall figure dressed in a golden gauze skirt with an “exotic flair.” Mother Wudang wore a wide gown and a long skirt, appearing knowledgeable and mature—not seeming like the type to enjoy battle.

Mother Gui Ling was still dressed in a green short skirt, her petite form standing with her hands in a salute, her cute face full of seriousness, which was tinged with a hint of anxiety.

The Tongtian Sect Leader glanced toward Li Ping’an from the corner of his eye.

Without showing any trace, Li Ping’an nodded subtly, the two special ‘master’ Liuying Pearls in his hands simultaneously emanating a faint glow.

Then, the Tongtian Sect Leader said slowly,

“Since its founding, our Jie Sect has accepted numerous disciples, seizing a glimmer of hope for each of them.

“At the end of the ancient era, I, along with two elder brothers, joined forces and calculated that a Dao Immortal Tribulation lay ahead for the Taoist Sect.

“Today, the Daoist Immortal Tribulation has become ever clearer.

This calamity springs from the prosperity of the Human Race and arises from the swell of the Heavenly Dao’s power.

Now the Heavenly Dao is beyond living beings’ resistance, for it wishes to reclaim the power of the Great Dao.

Within our Jie Sect, ten thousand Immortals have come to pay homage—our numbers of Golden Immortals, Taiyi, and Da Luo are the most among all sects.

“Thus, if the Dao Immortal Tribulation were to descend, our sect would be in peril!”

Taoist Duobao quickly said, “Master, please do not worry too much.

Your disciples abide by your teachings, shutting the doors to calamities and cultivating on the Immortal Isles indolently and joyfully!”

“Alas!”

Tongtian sighed and said,

“Tribulations arise and dissipate naturally; it’s difficult to sever them.

Karma is easy to repay, but karmic obstacles are hard to eliminate.

“The ancient dragons and phoenixes and the once-dominant former Heavenly Court all perished in the face of a great calamity, turning to ashes.

“My Jie Sect has a plethora of disciples, and danger lurks everywhere.

We must not be careless.”

Zhao Gongming gave a respectful bow and said in his deep, magnetic voice, “Teacher, is there any way to reduce the karmic obstacles of our fellow brothers and sisters?”

“Your concern, Gongming, is indeed valid,” replied the Tongtian Sect Leader in a calm tone.

“If we could lessen the disciples’ karmic obstacles, once the great catastrophe falls, they might have more chances for survival and fewer disasters.

“Do you know of the New Heavenly Court?”

“We do!” chimed Mother Gui Ling in her crisp voice,

“The Heavenly Emperor of the New Heavenly Court, Li Ping’an, is a disciple of Yun Zhongzi and was originally under the protection of the Chan Teaching.

The New Heavenly Court also received much support from the Chan Teaching!

“But recently, conflict arose between the Chan Teaching and the Human Emperor, and the New Heavenly Emperor was powerless to intervene!

“Master!

Previously, under your command, I secretly protected the preparing Heavenly Emperor and even aided the Heavenly Court, earning considerable Heavenly Dao merit!”

The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded slightly and turned his attention to the Jinling Saint Mother.

She said softly, “Master, now is a pivotal moment for our Jie Sect!

“The New Heavenly Court is based on the Human Race, with the Human Race as its foundation.

The greatest support behind the New Heavenly Emperor comes from the Human Emperor and Holy Mother.

“Recently, the Taoist Immortals of the Chan Teaching, constrained by their own regulations, are reluctant to get involved in the disputes between the Human Race and the Hundred Clans.

The Western Sect harbors demons, colludes with the Sea of Blood, and aims to control the Human Race, turning them into puppets for the two leaders of the Western Sect.

The Human Race has only one Holy Mother against the mighty leaders of the Western Sect.

“If the Immortals of our Jie Sect take the initiative to aid the Human Race, support the Human Emperor, and sustain the Heavenly Court, wouldn’t we gain Heavenly Dao merit and protect the Human Race simultaneously, achieving two goals at once?”

Yet, Mother Wudang countered, “But, Master, ever since ancient times, you have commanded us never to venture out at will; we have always refrained from roaming about.

If we go out now and help the Human Race, triggering the Daoist Immortal Tribulation, what then?”

Taoist Duobao said slowly, “Staying behind closed doors is to avoid calamity.

Going out is to earn merit and dispel disaster.

Master!

I think what Sister Jin Ling suggests is correct!”

“Alas!”

The Tongtian Sect Leader sighed again and spoke in a quiet voice: