He was emotionally and mentally exhaustedā¦ Gods would usually feel weak, dizzy, and hollowed out after consecutive Spirit Explosions. The Pagoda Master asked in concern, āWhatās wrong? Did you overdraft your strength?ā Li Changshou sighed. Thatās not enough. I canāt relax yet. Itās not safe outside. Although I have the Mysterious Yellow Pagoda to protect me, I still have to be vigilant. Li Changshou recited the Heart-Calming Mantra silently and squeezed out some energy. Then, he barely opened his eyesā¦ Ah, this head of long hair. There were also two figures who had the appearance of the characters of a classic movie in his previous life. One of them opened her arms, while the other hugged her waist from behind and they felt the wind blowing towards them. At that moment, the hazy light and shadows made him reminisceā¦
āHorse, your mane has gone into my mouth. Moo!ā āOx, hold your words. Donāt ruin the moment! Itās rare for me to fly on a dragon! Neigh ~ā. Li Changshou shuddered and immediately sobered up. He silently stood up and walked to the edge of the dragonās back. He calmly raised his leg and kicked Ox-head and Horse-face away. āAo Yi, where are we?ā āWe have already entered the North Ocean. Brother Sect Master, donāt you want to rest for a while?ā
Ao Yi, who had transformed into an azure dragon, asked.
Li Changshou shook his head slowly and walked to the dragonās head with his hands behind his back. He stood beside Ao Yiās horns and looked at the vast world. He could not help but smile.
He had gained a lot from the battle at the Demon Ascension Mountain, but he had indeed taken a huge risk.
In the next 200 years, he had to stop taking the initiative to plot and let the āluckā that might be on him slideā¦
Although he could earn a lot of merit by being kidnapped by the Heavenly Dao, he had to bear the corresponding risks.
The Jade Emperor had shouldered most of the karma of the demons this time. However, Lu Ya, who had not been destroyed, had become a hidden danger to Li Changshouā¦ I should just hide and cultivate.
Thinking about it carefully, the greatest gain this time is not the two portions of merits, butā¦
The Grand Pure One had directly imparted the Dao to me!
In the Primordial World, one could claim to be the in-name disciple of the Saint after listening to the Saintās Dao preaching once. However, the saint directly imparted the Dao to him like that, and he even gave him the āGrand Pure Oneās Teaching About Waterā!
If Li Changshou was willing, he could already recognize the Saint as his teacher and call himself the Saintās disciple. He had yet to be officially accepted as a disciple. He probably had not done enough.
Be more stable.
Ask my heart, question my nature, understand myself, and seek peaceā¦ The matter regarding the dragon race has been settled. The demons have suppressed their anger. The matter regarding the Netherworld can be planned slowly. Later, he only needed to move the Little Qiong Peak to the Tushita Palace without anyone noticing. Then, he could stay at home and comprehend the Great Dao of Inaction. That was the foundation for becoming stronger! Ao Yi asked, āBrother, do you want to bring the Soul-Reaping Envoy up?ā. Li Changshou glanced at Ox-head and Horse-face, who were running wildly on the surface of the sea, but were getting further and further away from the little azure dragon. He shook his head and asked the little dragon to turn aroundā¦
Li Changshou had been busy blowing up the Demon Ascension Mountain and snatching the Man-Exterminating Sword the past few days. He had successfully resolved the problem of infertility in the Magi. In general, he had experienced many dangers and difficulties!
When he arrived in the North Continent, he saw all four Grand Magi. Li Changshou took out a Shadow-Retaining Ball and described the demonsā schemes. He also took out the Man-Exterminating Sword that had lost its functionalityā¦ The few Grand Magi took turns to hold the Man-Exterminating Sword. When they felt the traces of the True Spirit that had passed away on it, they were all enraged!
The Magi were naturally grateful to Li Changshou. However, the Magi were poor and could not produce any decent gifts to thank him. Moreover, they had already sworn to never go out of the North Continent again. They could not work for Li Changshou. At that moment, the Great Magi were very awkwardā¦
Li Changshou smiled and said, āThe Magi are in the line of succession of God Pangu. Although they have made mistakes, their race will not be destroyed. Iām just taking advantage of the situation. Iām acting on the orders of the Jade Emperor. In the future, the Magi will prosper in the North Continent and stabilize the northern border of the North Continent. That will already make the Heavenly Courts worry a lot. Why do you have to be so conflicted about giving me any thank-you gifts?ā
The four great Magi bowed repeatedly. Li Changshou waved his hand and left gracefully.
One should be content.
The Magi were already extremely poor. If they continued to attack them, it would be too inhumaneā¦
Due to the fact that he was too tired, Li Changshou let Ox-head and Horse-face, as well as the other six experts of the Magi race, return to the Netherworld on their own.
Li Changshou asked Ao Yi to return to the Heavenly Courts and help him ask for leave from General Dongmu. He said that he had spent too much effort previously and needed to rest for a month or twoā¦
After doing that, Li Changshou used Earth Escape and rushed back to the Immortal Du Sect.
The closer he was to the Immortal Du Sect, the more exhausted Li Changshou felt. The exhaustion in his heart surged like a tidal wave.
That was the aftereffect of activating the Earth Emanations Spirit Explosion Array in two consecutive waves. Although it was artistic, it had a strong aftereffect.
The best way to recover was to completely relax and have a good sleep.
āPagoda Master, can you make an exception and guard me when I rest later?ā āNo problem!ā
Waves of spiritual will came from the Mysterious Yellow Pagoda. āLittle Disciple, sleep hard. Donāt worry. Even if you sleep in the demonās nest, we wonāt have a problem!ā āLittle Disciple, your Spirit Explosion is getting better and better! Although you canāt hurt those true experts now, this thing is just beautiful!ā Li Changshou was rendered speechless. Thatās probably a compliment. With his strong willpower, Li Changshou made it back to the Immortal Du Sect and quietly returned to the Little Qiong Peak. The more he traveled, the more difficult it was for him to persevere. Li Changshou wanted to find a corner and use the transformation technique to hide before resting. However, when he saw his rocking chair, his mind could no longer hold on. He put away the paper effigy, leaned back, and lay down. The mental impact of five consecutive Spirit Explosions was too strong. It would be best not to do this in the futureā¦ The Mysterious Yellow Pagoda flashed gently and appeared above Li Changshouās essence soul. It scattered cool air to help him relieve his fatigue.
Li Changshouās essence soul was already a little sleepy. He wanted to thank the Pagoda Master and take a look at how Lingāe was cultivating. However, as thoughts ran through his mind, his essence soul fellā¦
Li Changshou felt that he was being too extravagant by letting the Exquisite Mysterious Yellow Pagoda, which was comparable to a Connate Cardinal treasure, guard him while he slept. He fell asleep and snored softly.
A moment later, Lingāe, who had been cultivating at the door, was attracted by the snoring that she had only heard twice. She slowly opened her eyes.
Senior Brother is asleep?!
Shock was written all over Lingāeās face. She stood up gently and looked at the figure on the reclining chair. After listening carefully, she realized that the snoring really came from the figureās mouth and nose! āSenior Brother?ā
Lingāe raised her hand and gently poked the back of Li Changshouās hand. She almost cried tears of joy on the spot and was extremely touched!
How many years has it been? Iāve poked Senior Brotherās real body again!
Something is amissā¦ Itās a good opportunity! Lingāeās eyes lit up and she immediately smiled mischievously. She ran to the Pill Chamber to find a brush and ink and sized up her senior brother.
Hmph, stinky Senior Brother, Iāll write the Steadiness Sutra on your face! Itās fine if you punish me, but I still have to write it on you!
Lingāe giggled and gradually smiled. She picked up the brush and dipped it in the ink. She tilted her head and sized up her senior brotherās sleeping appearance. She wanted to start from everywhere.
The camouflage on Li Changshouās body had dissipated after he returned to the mountain. However, the few layers of charm reduction disguises that he had been using were still thereā¦ However, just like that, she was a little dazed. She held her brush and stood there in a trance.
Gradually, Lingāeās face turned slightly red. Her lips were crystal clear as she bit her lips gently. āSenior Brotherā¦ā
Li Changshou naturally did not have any reaction at that moment. He was already subconsciously very familiar with Lingleās aura.
If I do thisā¦ Senior Brother will not scold me, right?
Lingāe pressed the handle of the rocking chair with her left hand and slowly leaned down. Her face was slightly hot.
Her eyes flickered, and her vision was gradually filled with her senior brotherās face. Then, the image slowly enlargedā¦
Justā¦ just onceā¦
Under the warm afternoon sun, her black hair that was hanging down like a pearl curtain was grabbed by a trembling hand. It was pulled back to the side of her ear and gently pressed down.
Perhaps there was a sound, or perhaps it was silent. The moment they touched each other, time seemed to have frozen. The wind also stopped. The fallen flowers were independent, and the rain and swallows were flying. After a while, the graceful figure, who had jumped away in a panic, turned red from her neck to her forehead.
A small mushroom cloud appeared above Lingāeās head. She turned around and used the Wind Escape technique before disappearingā¦
They were in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall of the Heavenly Courts.
General Dongmu rushed in and looked at the Jade Emperor, who was smiling at the memorial on the platform. He hurriedly lowered his head and bowed. āYour Majesty! The Water God sent Ao Yi to look for me. He wants to take a leave for a period of time. He said that he has exhausted too much of his mental energy and needs to rest.ā
āIs Changgeng alright?ā The Jade Emperor who was dressed in white stood up. āHow is he exactly? Is he injured?ā āYour Majesty, donāt worry. Iāve asked in detail,ā General Dongmu said with a smile. āAccording to Ao Yi, the Water God has used too much of his energy to forcefully detonate the Demon Ascension Mountain. Thatās why his mind is exhausted. The Water God has a mystical technique from the Grand Pure One and he should be fine.ā
āAhā¦ā
The Jade Emperorās expression immediately relaxed. āThis time, we attacked the evil demons and raised the prestige of the Heavenly Courts. There were no casualties from the Heavenly Courts. It is all thanks to Changgengās efforts and schemes.ā āYour Majesty.ā General Dongmu said, āWhy donāt you give the decree to let the Water God be in charge of coming up with strategies and plans in the future? The battle will be left to the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals. Itās too tiring for the Water God to work so hard and do everything himself.ā The Jade Emperor nodded and said, āI can only persuade him about this matter. I canāt make a decree. Changgeng also saw that the Heavenly Courts have just improved and he does not want the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals to suffer any losses. However, that would be disadvantageous to the Heavenly Courtsā training. General Dongmu, how do you think we should reward Changgeng this time?ā
āThisā¦ā
General Dongmu pondered for a while. āYour Majesty, the credit of the Water God is enough for his Deity Position to advance. However, the official decree to confer the title of Water God has yet to be formed. Itās too fast to mention it again. Iām afraid that the immortals will feel that something is amiss.ā
The Jade Emperor pondered for a while and said with a smile, āChanggeng loves merit the most. This time, Iāll give himā¦ double his merit salary for a thousand years. When heās in the Heavenly Courts, he will travel everywhere on a mount. Make more rewards. Allow the Water God to summon the Changāe of the Moon Palace at will.ā
āYes.ā General Dongmu bowed and praised in his heart.
Summon the Changāe of the Moon Palace at willā¦
He was about to become the Jade Emperorās brother!
However, speaking of which, the Water God had always appeared in the Heavenly Courts as an incarnate. Furthermore, he did not hold any banquets or dances. The reward sounded nice, but it was meaningless. General Dongmu could not help but recall the scene of the Demon Ascension Mountain being torn apart. He sighed silently.
Immortals could not be compared to each other.
Half a month after the battle on the Demon Ascension Mountain, the Heavenly Courts were discussing the explosion that day. At that moment, the Heavenly Generals and Heavenly Soldiers had already reacted. Many Heavenly Generals had also made a revision of the battle.
The Heavenly General Ke Zhenguo, who had yet to appear, was actually the incarnation of the Water God. The Water God had used a brilliant plan to gather the āradicalsā of the demons on Demon Ascension Mountain and bury them in one wave. What is scheming against a big shot? In just a few days, a small design was activated. It used the demonsā underestimation of the Heavenly Courts to attract a large number of demon experts to Demon Ascension Mountain.
The moment the Spirit Explosion happened, the demons realizedā¦
They had been tricked! This process seemed to have many hidden dangers, but if one thought about it carefully, they would discover that there was a hidden āgeneral trendā. When the Heavenly Courts kept losing and the demonsā morale was greatly boosted, even if someone told the demons that these were all schemes of the Heavenly Courts, how many demons would believe them? However, the Water Godās plan would have the best effect during the first use.
At this moment, the demons did not dare to underestimate the Heavenly Courts. It was impossible for them to plan so smoothly in the futureā¦
During this period of time, when the Heavenly Generals were chatting and laughing together, they were also thinking about how they should deal with the evil Demon Clan and the enemies in the future. The generals, who originally only wanted to deploy troops and set up arrays, simultaneously began to think of strategies to deal with the filthy and scheming bunch.
The atmosphere in the Heavenly Courts became much warmer.
āKeā¦ Zhenāe?ā
At the Central Heaven Gate, Bian Zhuang, who was guarding the Heavenly Gate, muttered the name softly. He increasingly felt that the Water God had made arrangements for him right from the beginning! If Ke Zhenāe is the Water God, then Ke Leāer isā¦ Suddenly, he heard a voice from the side. āCommander Bian, someone is coming!ā Bian Zhuang immediately focused and looked up. His eyes lit up and his breathing became irregular. It was a fairy whom he had never seen before. She was slowly floating over on a cloud. Her face was beautiful, and her facial features were exquisite. Her skin was moist and lustrous, far beyond the standards of an ordinary fairy. Her immortal dress fluttered in the wind, and her veil was hazy. She gave off an indescribable sense of beauty. Bian Zhuang immediately walked forward, puffed out his chest, and cleared his throat with his head held high. He raised his hand and flicked a wisp of his bangs off his forehead. The silver armor on his body flickered slightly, and he said in his most gentle and deep voice, āFairy, please wait, the Heavenly Courts is an important place.ā The fairy lowered her cloud and looked at Bian Zhuang. She said, āHeavenly General, Iām here on orders to seek the Heavenly Courtsā Water God. Please do not stop me.ā Bian Zhuang frowned slightly. Although he was interested in this young ladyā¦ there were three or four fairies in the Jade Pool whom he was also interested in now. He was in a much better position than he was back then.
It was too embarrassing to guard the Dragon Palace! āFairy.ā Bian Zhuang smiled and said, āThe Heavenly Courtsā Water God is an important god of the Heavenly Courts. You canāt see him that easily. Why donāt you inform the sect? Iāll send someone to report to the Water God Residence. If the Water God wishes to meet you, he will naturally meet you.ā The fairy frowned slightly and seemed a little dissatisfied. However, she still said gently, āIn my opinion, General, you should let me in first before sending someone to report to the Water God Residence.ā āOh?ā
Bian Zhuang smiled. āYou seem to be quite confident. May I know where you came from and who you are under orders from?ā āI came from the Holy Mother Palace. On the orders of Goddess Nuwa, Iām inviting the Water God over to have a chat.ā
Bian Zhuangās smile froze. His Adamās apple trembled as he said firmly, āFairy, please. I will send you to the Water God Residence!ā The female immortal thanked him and did not say anything else.