The Unruly Immortals

Li Huowang didn't know the identity of this woman, but judging from her attire, her status among Gao Zhijian's women should not be low.

She wore a robe embroidered with golden and silver threads depicting a phoenix with red and yellow hues as the main colors. Large peony blossoms adorned her sleeves, resplendent and vivid. Her skirt, adorned with a robe, had a Silver Phoenix pattern embroidered on the skirt boards, appearing extremely luxurious.

The phoenix in the middle of her Ling Yunbun held a Bright Pearl in its mouth, with strands of tasseled silk gently hanging down, making her enchanting fox-like face look both magnificent and seductive.

Despite her outstanding appearance, the moment her small cherry lips opened, even her gem-adorned attire couldn't conceal the deep malice. "So you are Li Huowang? Speak, are you mute?"

Li Huowang didn't speak, just stood there with furrowed brows, staring at the enchanting face in front of him.

"I know that His Majesty has a few poor relatives. Because of past connections, he treats you well. But you, a mere broken Taoist, must remember your place! Don't get ahead of yourself!"

"Who do you think His Majesty is? Who do you think you are? When you see His Majesty, you should kneel! You're so ignorant of the rules!"

"Remember this in the future, when you see the Emperor, you kneel first! Being granted a seat by the Emperor comes after!"

Hearing this, Li Huowang finally spoke. "Touzi?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present froze in place. The enchanting young lady reached out and tore off her face, kneading it in her hand like mud, forming it into a six-pointed die. "Oh, not bad, Hong Zhong, you figured it out so quickly this time? It seems you haven't forgotten your Cultivation Practice during this time."

Li Huowang didn't think this guy was here to chat with him, his single hand already gripping the hilt of his sword.

Under his Cultivation of Truth vision, the six points on the die's head had already gathered into one.

The die moved two steps to the left, using a Palace Maid's body to block Li Huowang's view. "Don't be so anxious, don't forget I helped you before in the White Jade Capital. Without my reminder, you wouldn't have thought of using Dragon Qi to mend the cracked White Jade Capital."

Li Huowang's tightly clenched teeth showed a crack, and from inside came a voice repressing killing intent and anger. "What do you want?"

"Tianchen Country is attacking? Hehehe." The die peered out from behind the Palace Maid, grinning cheekily.

"This looks like a crisis, but you and I both know it's more of an opportunity than a crisis."

"Da Liang, Da Qi, and you, Li Huowang, all could benefit from it. Wouldn't it be fine to include me among those benefiting?"

"Does Tianchen Country have something you want? What is it?"

The die reached out a finger, poking it into its own eye socket. "Hehehe, that's not something you need to worry about. Anyway, you wouldn't use it, it's a personal grievance between me and Doumu."

"As long as you agree, and stop plotting to kill me, then in dealing with Tianchen, I can contribute significantly, and our chances of victory will increase accordingly."

"You? You can't even get into Da Qi, how can you help?"

"Who said I can't get in? Don't forget, among my eighteen faces, there is a Da Qi die."

"I can count as a Da Qi person. Previously, I just didn't want to go. But if I really want to go, naturally, I can go." As the die spoke, her enchanting body began to turn semi-transparent, as if she could disappear from Da Liang's world at any moment.

"Don't always think that Oblivion Path never does anything serious. You are also of Oblivion Path, so you should be serious when it's necessary. If Tianchen Country takes both Da Liang and Da Qi, whom will our Oblivion Path deceive then?"

"Others are almost at the doorstep, what's the use of saying this now? If fought head-on, Oblivion Path is just useless! And your tricks are ineffective, anyone can expose the falsehoods within themselves."

"Your words are unpleasant. You're insulting yourself too. Never mind, let's leave aside those empty talks, let's get to something practical." The die looked around theatrically before leaning in to whisper. "I know the details about Tianchen Country. I know exactly what's going on over there; doesn't that make me worth including in your victory plans?"

Hearing this, Li Huowang frowned, an inexplicable suspicion popping into his mind. "Bei Feng is your spy?"

Yet, upon hearing this, the die's expression was exaggerated. "Ah, Bei Feng is still alive? My goodness!"

"Stop pretending! If you're sincere, stop with the nonsense and get to the point."

From the beginning, Li Huowang had not trusted a single word the die had said.

Gaining wisdom from past mistakes, he had found ways to deal with the Oblivion Path.

However, even if what the die said was a lie, he still wanted to hear, as sometimes lies also contained information.

After all, from what he had observed before, it was very likely that the still-living Bei Feng was indeed a spy for the die. Now working for Tianchen, he might indeed know something.

"The people of Tianchen Country, they can touch the heavens and the path." The die revealed the first piece of information.

"Do you even need to say that? Is this all you have on Tianchen Country? Surely not just this?"

"No no no, Hong Zhong. I mean, everyone in Tianchen Country can do this, though some aren't particularly keen on practicing it."

"Everyone? Even ordinary people from Tianchen Country?"

"Hehehe, do you think such a Tianchen Country still has ordinary people? Their place is unlike ours; they don't have a Fate Commander nor an Immortal; they rule themselves."

Li Huowang stood there, listening as the die continued.

"They believe in nothing but themselves."

This was dire news to Li Huowang. How could such a Tianchen Country be dealt with?

Li Huowang didn't know whether their abilities were stolen from Wu Sheng's ancient mother or something else.

If the die hadn't lied, the situation would be very troublesome.

If he previously thought Fate Commander's help was needed, now it seemed without Ji Zai's help, there was no hope for victory.

While pondering, the die began advising him. "The Tianchen people are numerous, with Da Qi's limited resources; it won't suffice. You are looking in the wrong direction, you should find the person whom Tianchen is causing trouble for."

"There's no need to die fighting as the Emperor. If it doesn't work out, selling out the White Lotus Sect is a possibility, but they won't suffice on their own. They must put in full effort in this matter. By the way, Hong Zhong, I heard you have many contacts in the White Lotus Sect?"

"Don't call me Hong Zhong! My name is Li Huowang! Don't expect that Hong Zhong will help you! I will never let him out!"

The die looked at him peculiarly. "What are you talking about? Aren't you now both Hong Zhong and Li Huowang?"

Hearing this, Li Huowang felt a chill and instinctively examined himself. "Am I now Hong Zhong of Oblivion Path?"

"Why? Is there a clear distinction between Hong Zhong Li Huowang and Li Huowang?"

Hearing this, Li Huowang slowly peered at the die, the corners of his mouth curling into a sneer.

"Die, I almost fell for your trick again, but I've already seen through Oblivion Path's methods. I don't believe you."