Immortal Father
Chapter 861 - 861 301 Taking the Lead at the Meeting Queen Mother Shows Favor

861: Chapter 301: Taking the Lead at the Meeting, Queen Mother Shows Favor 861: Chapter 301: Taking the Lead at the Meeting, Queen Mother Shows Favor Fenghou had come to invite Li Ping’an to the Human Race’s “highest military meeting.”

Li Ping’an originally did not plan to attend;

having experienced similar meetings in the Eastern Alliance, Li Ping’an knew well just how “professional” these ancient commanders of the Human Race were and felt his presence would be somewhat “superfluous.”

But after just a few words from Fenghou, Li Ping’an set off alone.

Fenghou said,

“The Human Emperor’s will is simply to invite you to listen.

If this battle can be decisively won in one stroke, such large-scale discussions will seldom be needed in the future.

“Heavenly Court also needs to learn from various experiences, including how to organize large-scale alliance battles.

“This continued war is also largely pushed forward by your mediation and pressure on the West.”

Fenghou took out the accompanying Spiritual Treasure, the Eight Trigrams Plate, displayed his Divine Skills, and transported Li Ping’an to the interior of Xuanyuan Palace.

Such a “highest military meeting” of the Human Race wasn’t suitable for Li Ping’an to bring anyone along; he decided to go alone without fuss.

The meeting was held within the Hall of Esteemed Sages.

This towering building within Xuanyuan Palace also contained many secret realms.

At the very top of the high-rise, the contemporary masters of the Human Race were gathered; Tian Fen, the former leader of the Eastern Alliance, could only sit at the end of the row of dozens.

—There were also a group of senior experts of the Human Race, mainly comprised of some officials of Fuxi Shi and Shennong Shi, who would appear at critical moments but would not participate in the current “court” affairs.

Li Ping’an followed Fenghou and appeared; all the elders at the top of the Hall of Esteemed Sages paid their respects in unison.

In those aged eyes, Li Ping’an saw many complex expressions.

There was anticipation;

respect and even gratitude;

sorrow;

and an enduring tiredness from ancient times, as if these elders had been trapped in a quagmire for too long, waiting for someone to rescue them.

Li Ping’an seemed to have become that savior, and the actions he had taken were indeed gradually bringing the Human Race the opportunity to initiate a decisive battle.

Bringing back the Holy Mother, giving the Human Race something to rely on;

counterattacking the Myriad Demons Heaven, causing the Western Sect to greatly damage its ability to erode the Human Race;

slaughtering demons in the Western Continent, severely depleting the top combat power of the Demon Race;

restricting the Spiritual Mountain, making the Great Sects dare not act recklessly;

and more importantly, he and his son were traveling extensively to establish the Heavenly Court for the Human Race, venturing into paths many predecessors had not, thus adding a sense of hope and a way out for the Human Race.

This hope was exceedingly precious.

Before this, the worst end the elders here had envisioned for themselves was to burn out their aging bodies, and the best end was merely to retire back to their hometowns, roam between heaven and earth, and fade away with the wind.

Thus, today inside the Hall of Esteemed Sages, Li Ping’an’s seat was arranged next to the Human Emperor, equal to him.

Li Ping’an did not decline; he bowed to Xuanyuan Huangdi, gestured with a clasped hand to the immortals, then synchronized his movements with Xuanyuan Huangdi, lifting the hem of his robe and sitting down together.

It was evident that Xuanyuan Huangdi was in a rather joyous mood.

In front of the officials, he lightly patted Li Ping’an’s elbow and kindly said,

“Look around, Ping’an, which of these old fellows do you find agreeable?

“They all have families full of children and grandchildren, and each family has several beautiful women.

“If you’re too shy to speak up, should I organize a selection of consorts for you?

If the Ancient Heavenly Emperor had Xihe and Wangshu, our Human Race’s emperor should at least surpass him by ten times!”

The elders all smiled as they looked over.

Li Ping’an’s mouth twitched slightly as he seriously said, “Didn’t you call me here to discuss official matters?”

“Don’t underestimate matters like the Heavenly Queen and consorts,” Xuanyuan Huangdi spoke seriously, “It’s also a way to consolidate your authority.”

Li Ping’an sighed, “I would rather cultivate properly and soon become a great power of this world.”

“Though ambitious, you must admit, Ping’an…”

Xuanyuan Huangdi laughed and said,

“In this world, it is often those who arrive first who dominate, and newcomers struggle to rise.

“Half of the Human Race’s predicaments stem from this.

“In ancient times, the Hundred Clans were offspring based on the Primordial Beings; they inherently felt they were the protagonists of the world.

Us, created by the Holy Mother, they looked down upon, considering us inferior.

“Emperor Jun’s brutal slaughtering of the Human Race and forging of the Witch-Slaying Sword in the past was also based on such thoughts.

“This was why the ancient Human Race was almost annihilated.”

Li Ping’an nodded slowly and seriously said, “Therefore, the ideal of our Human Race’s Heavenly Court should be that the virtuous shall rule, not merely the firstcomers.”

“Exactly,” Xuanyuan Huangdi grinned, “But those who are virtuous and cultivated are also few and far between.”

Li Ping’an earnestly said, “Are not all present here just that?”

“Hahaha!”

Xuanyuan Huangdi clapped and laughed,

“Aren’t you clever, Emperor Li Tian?

Even without a single palace or hall, you start to poach my team?

“After this battle achieves success and the ancient myriad demons are suppressed, the members of the Hall of Esteemed Sages can also rest, and then your Heavenly Court can seek their service if lacking offerings.

“At that time, I shall ascend back on a dragon, and perhaps it’s time I devoted myself exclusively to accompanying my esteemed wives.”

All the immortals in the Hall of Esteemed Sages listened with smiles, clearly understanding Xuanyuan Huangdi’s intention.

Xuanyuan Huangdi wanted to retire.

Not like when the Skycutter Great Array was established in the Southern Continent, leaving the position of Human Emperor there;

but truly letting go, not meddling in the affairs of the Human Race, like Fuxi Shi and Shennong Shi, not appearing unless absolutely necessary.

This cadre of Xuanyuan Huangdi, or rather the power the Human Race had accumulated, would be handed over to the new Heavenly Emperor.