This Human Immortal Is Too Serious

Wu Wang was quite perplexed.

Why?

Why did everyone, whether his mother or the old seniors, ask the same question upon hearing that he had met with the Heavenly Emperor?

"Have you been bewitched by him?"

Wu Wang, who was already somewhat tired, could only recount his conversation with the Heavenly Emperor again, omitting some minor details to ease the pressure on his seniors.

It seems that Emperor Shun is extremely wary of the Ice God, which suggests that my mother's reputation must have been quite resounding in ancient times.

The flames from the Yan Emperor Order flickered gently, and words constantly echoed in Wu Wang's heart.

With this Yan Emperor Order and the necklace given by his mother, his Immortal Platform in his God's Mansion had apparently become a channel of communication for two opposing factions against the Heaven Palace, both inside and outside the world.

If one were to consider the Star God's Star Dao, which allowed him to listen in on the discussions of the Heaven Palace's Divine Court... Wu Wang suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment, as if the major trends of the world were within his sight and hearing. This was accompanied by a slight inflation of pride. However, Wu Wang then realized that compared to Innate Gods, his own strength was indeed too weak. He could only exchange information and gather intelligence, all while caught between three major powers. His mood suddenly became rather delicate.

He heard Shen Nong inquire, "Did Emperor Shun mention to you the Heaven Palace's next moves?"

Wu Wang said, "Emperor Shun himself should be in slumber. The one I met should be an incarnation entrusted with the Will of Order, responsible for monitoring the world's order on a daily basis. He hinted that his true body could no longer tolerate the Candle Dragon's harassment… His underlying meaning was likely a warning to my mother and me: if things became untenable, he would flip the table, initiating another divine war without regard for the current order. The one in the Heaven Palace currently responsible for all affairs concerning the Human Domain should be the Head Manager. This Head Manager... somehow feels vastly inferior to Emperor Shun—one in the heavens, the other in a filthy sewer. The difference is just too great."

Shen Nong smiled and explained in detail, "Currently, at the apex of the world's order are Emperor Shun, the Star God, the Fire God, the Head Manager, Xihe, Chang Xi, and others, all of whom are strong gods from ancient times. After the divine war, Emperor Shun took charge of the world's order. Xihe and Chang Xi became his consorts, the Head Manager remained in the Heaven Palace as Emperor Shun's right-hand man, while the Star God and Fire God each occupied the Northern and Southern Wilderness respectively.

"The Head Manager was originally a very gentle male god. However, to consolidate the Heaven Palace's rule over the Great Wilderness, he frequently acted, using his Lifespan Dao to bring down disasters. Those who submitted to the Heaven Palace enjoyed long lifespans, while those who defied it had their lifespans repeatedly curtailed. Apart from our Human race, which halted its decline and pioneered the path of cultivation to transcend lifespan limits, those races that once rebelled against the Heaven Palace are now either hiding in the Western Wilderness or have vanished completely. The Head Manager acted perversely and arbitrarily. Furthermore, the Human Domain's cultivation methods, defying his will, broke through the lifespan limits. This led to a backlash from his Lifespan Dao, causing his disposition to gradually become cold and severe, and instilling in him a deep-seated hatred for the Human Domain."

"Can the Great Dao truly affect an Innate God's inherent nature?"

"That's uncertain."

Wu Wang laughed, "The Young Master doesn't seem to love children that much either."

Shen Nong sighed. "The Young Master's divine skills are unfathomable. If she hadn't acted against you twice, even I wouldn't have witnessed her capabilities. She is actually the most fearsome Innate God. If she were to act like the Head Manager, the Human Domain would be in peril."

Wu Wang was speechless.

With that being said, the Northern Wilderness wasn't much better off either. The Young Master's Dao of Reproduction allowed for bountiful and superior births while also directly enabling a race to produce fewer offspring or even face extinction.

If one cannot kill with a single strike, it's really best not to utterly offend the Young Master.

The miniature figure that was Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit cupped its chin, troubled for a moment.

The flames from the Yan Emperor Order surged, and the apparition of the old senior materialized, looking down at Wu Wang from above.

"Sit properly!"

"Yes," Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit instantly sat upright.

The old senior was suddenly so fierce.

"Wu Wangzi," Shen Nong's aged voice echoed back and forth in Wu Wang's God's Mansion. "How do you plan to respond? Now that the Heavenly Emperor has intervened, the previously prepared plans can no longer be used."

Wu Wang pondered for a moment and then said, "The Heavenly Emperor once mentioned he would not interfere in this matter."

"Do you believe him?"

"Whether he intervenes or not depends on the effect he can achieve by appearing."

Wu Wang said solemnly, "If we merely send a few Transcendent experts to fight against a few Innate Gods, given the Heavenly Emperor's inherent arrogance, he naturally wouldn't intervene. However, if we deploy too much power, and the Heavenly Emperor's intervention could inflict significant losses upon the Human Domain, how could he refrain from acting?"

Shen Nong's old face, formed by firelight, showed a gratified smile. He said seriously, "Indeed. Do you have a countermeasure? If you have no countermeasure, then a decision must be made decisively. This is not a matter concerning a single person or family. As the Human Emperor, I must prioritize the gains and losses of our entire race."

"I understand," Wu Wang said. "This is also something I wish to petition Your Majesty about."

The Primordial Spirit stood up, lowering his head to make a formal bow.

"Hall Master of the Penal Hall of the Human Domain's Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, reporting to Your Majesty, the Human Emperor! The matter of Lin Qi, son of the Lin Family, being captured by the Young Master is peculiar and has far-reaching implications. I implore Your Majesty to carefully consider whether to proceed with another rescue attempt."

Shen Nong asked, "What is your solution? What action do you propose?"

"Rescue Lin Qi," Wu Wang said, looking up. "This is no jest. Lin Qi's life is important, but the lives of our Human race are even more so. There are three crucial reasons why we must undertake this."

"Explain."

"The Heaven Palace acts unscrupulously. Currently, as they exert increasing pressure on the Human Domain, a decisive victory could blunt their spearhead and make them more cautious. This is the first reason."

Wu Wang saw Shen Nong nod slightly and continued, "The Young Master's divine skills are too bizarre. All beings in the Human Domain are living creatures. From our few encounters with the Young Master, her actions have been somewhat measured. This time, we should provoke her with words and compel her with strategy. Even if we cannot make her promise to never again use such divine skills against the Human race, it might make her less reckless the next time she acts. This is the second reason."

Shen Nong said, "Do not place too much trust in Innate Gods."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty," Wu Wang said. "For such a grave matter, I would be wary not only of the Young Master but also of experts from the Human race."

Shen Nong pondered for a moment and then asked, "What is the third crucial reason?"

"The Human Domain has always been too passive," Wu Wang said. "Doesn't Your Majesty feel it? The current atmosphere in the Human Domain, especially after the onslaught of the seven calamities and six disasters, has become exceedingly oppressive. We need a great victory to inspire our people, a battle where we take the initiative. The Southeastern Region, though separate from the Human Domain, is the closest to us. All passages from the Heaven Palace to the Southeastern Region can be intercepted by our forces. We only need to be especially wary of the Eastern Wilderness. Thus, we hold the geographical advantage. What we need to consider is the scale to which we control this battle."

Wu Wang paused, then added, "Since Emperor Shun has already intervened in this matter, the formidable enemies are no longer just the Head Manager and the Young Master siblings. As this is outside the Human Domain, the risk has increased severalfold compared to the previous plan. Your Majesty, this matter requires careful deliberation. If Your Majesty grants permission and is prepared to mobilize at least several hundred Transcendent Realm experts, I have a complete plan. It focuses on avoiding their strengths while exploiting their weaknesses, aiming to fatigue and hinder the enemy. Everything hinges on Your Majesty's decision."

The flames of the Yan Emperor Order leaped constantly, but Shen Nong's phantom fell silent.

Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit stood quietly.

"Wait," Shen Nong said. "I shall summon the Pavilion Masters to discuss this."

With that said, the flame subsided on its own, transforming into a cluster of white fire that floated before Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit.

Next was to wait for the decision from the true upper echelons of the Human Domain.

Eh? Could there be a spy among the upper echelons of the Human Domain? Otherwise, how would Emperor Shun know about 'Dao gives birth to one' and such things?

Wu Wang's mind wandered for a moment, then he hastily called out to Shen Nong again. His shouts vibrated through the entire Divine Court until he finally regained the old senior's attention.

How many Yan Emperor Orders have been dispersed? Is everyone on a busy line? Wu Wang pondered, voicing his worries to Shen Nong.

It clearly added a bit of trouble for His Majesty Shen Nong.

「At this moment, atop Wu Wang's head, on the top floor of the 'Demon Suppression Land,' in Sanxian Daoist's private suite.」

"Ah, Old Snow Eagle, tell me, Young Master Yan and that Miss Xiao Ai, are they... you know? Hmm?" Sanxian Daoist winked and gestured to Old Snow Eagle with his eyebrows.

Old Snow Eagle, looking disgusted, cursed, "You old coot, with one foot already in the grave, why bother studying this! Do you think everyone's like you, always delving into those bedroom arts!"

"It's the Great Dao, the Great Dao!" Sanxian Daoist's face turned red, and he cried out loudly, "The reproduction of living beings is the ultimate truth of heaven and earth!"

"Then why don't you find yourself a Dao companion, eh? You still don't have one!"

"That's because... well..." Sanxian Daoist let out a deep sigh. "I hit an insurmountable bottleneck early in my cultivation. Wouldn't taking a Dao companion just mean making her a widow? Besides, most of the women I was fond of in my youth were from other races. Their views differ from us Humans; they tend to be more free-spirited. Not like you! You asked someone to introduce you to a Dao companion, saying any woman would do, as long as she was alive. And what did they say?"

Sanxian Daoist frowned, pinched his fingers together in imitation of a matchmaker, and said in a shrill voice, "Too high! Daoist friend, your requirements are far too high! Don't be so rigid with your conditions."

Old Snow Eagle's face turned as black as a pot bottom. He shouted, "That person says the same thing to everyone! It's a tactic to lower your expectations, making it easier for you to find a Dao companion!"

Sanxian Daoist spread his hands. "Well then, where's your wife? Why haven't I seen hide nor hair of one?"

Old Snow Eagle chuckled. "Well, it's like they say: different paths, no companionship; different roads, no shared bed."

Just then, two light laughs came from outside the door. It turned out Sanxian Daoist had forgotten to activate the room's formation, and their conversation had been overheard.

Wu Wang's voice came through. "Seniors, would it be convenient for me to come in?"

"Come in, no need to be so polite." Old Snow Eagle called out, lifting his teacup to sip and mask the prior awkwardness.

Sanxian Daoist, however, gave Wu Wang a dry laugh and emphasized, "I was merely imitating that female cultivator from back then."

Wu Wang smiled without saying a word.

Lin Suqing, who had changed into a light purple short skirt, said with a smile, "Seniors, your experiences are truly rich and varied. My Martial Uncle and I are quite envious."

"Ah, you're still young," Old Snow Eagle said, waving his hand dismissively. "My years have been nothing special, not worth mentioning! The future of this world rests on your shoulders! HA HA, HA HA HA HA!"

His words were full of the smoothness forged by worldly experiences.

Sanxian Daoist invited the two to take a seat.

Lin Suqing was about to sit behind Wu Wang as usual, but Wu Wang proactively took two steps back with her, and they sat down together on two wooden chairs placed against the wall.

Lin Suqing glanced sideways, her thoughts drifting to some unknown corner of the sky.

Wu Wang said, "I came to find you two seniors to inquire about the Southeastern Region. Although I've read many compiled records, jade talismans, and maps, I might not have grasped some of the finer details."

With His Majesty Shen Nong having summoned the Pavilion Masters for discussion, Wu Wang felt a bit anxious and restless. So, he decided to come over and chat with the two seniors.

Old Snow Eagle immediately perked up and laughed, "You've come to the right person! I'm not actually too familiar with the Human Domain itself, but as for this Southeastern Region, I have countless stories to tell."

Sanxian Daoist added, "He struggled in the Southeastern Region for many years, had contact with most of the various powers, and also has good relations with the various families from our Human Domain."

Wu Wang asked, "Based on the information you seniors have, has there been any recent abnormality in Yun City?"

"A group of powerful experts suddenly appeared, and the Feather Country is also very tense. Large contingents of soldiers are patrolling everywhere," Old Snow Eagle laughed. "Although the Southeastern Region is vast, the circle of well-informed Daoist friends is only so large. News of this—Young Master Lin Qi's situation—spread long ago. Many people have deliberately avoided Yun City, but I, on the other hand, specifically want to take Sanxian to see the excitement. It would be best if we could see one or two Innate Gods, to broaden Sanxian's horizons!"

Wu Wang asked, "Oh? Why is that?"

"Well, there won't be a fight." Old Snow Eagle's thick fingers, adorned with a rather extraordinary jade thumb ring, twitched slightly. With a hint of emotion in his eyes, the old man said slowly, "The holder of the Yan Emperor Order is indeed important, but this is such an obvious trap. The leaders of our Human Domain certainly won't be fooled into walking into it. Moreover, to put it bluntly, when His Majesty held the Human Emperor's banquet and announced the northern expedition against the Heaven Palace a thousand years from now... in my opinion, that was also a deliberately leaked rumor. His Majesty is far-sighted, making the Heaven Palace nervous and focus on a thousand years later. This millennium is the time for our Human Emperor to cultivate the new Human Emperor. At a time like this, would the Human Domain really come to rescue Lin Qi? Our Human Domain has abundant talent; individuals comparable to Lin Qi are numerous."

Wu Wang nodded slowly, sitting in contemplation for a while.

Old Snow Eagle is an outsider, an observer, and also unable to access the various pieces of information I hold. Naturally, he is unaware that the Heaven Palace has already changed its strategy, setting ambitious goals to reclaim the Dao of Fire within fifty years. Originally, Wu Wang only listened to such views for amusement, finding little value in them. But a few words from Sanxian Daoist suddenly made Wu Wang's eyes light up.

The old Daoist said, "However, I believe the Human Domain might just turn the tables, using Lin Qi's rescue as a pretext to eliminate a few Heavenly Gods in the Southeastern Region. I returned to the Human Domain some time ago, and there was unrest everywhere. Although Immortals offered protection and mortal casualties were few, a somber atmosphere pervaded, and many underlying problems came to light. The Human Domain is too vast, and the foundations of the various sects continue to grow. Although His Majesty the Human Emperor can command the world, he rarely appears in public. Mortals are largely unaware of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, and when faced with natural disasters and man-made calamities, they have little hope in their hearts. Considering this, the Human Domain might need a great victory, a hero to step forward. His story, like His Majesty's, could be sung by mortals and spread throughout the Great Wilderness. Ideally, this person would be the Human Emperor's successor. Then, the Human Domain would have a clear direction and something to rely on for the future."

Old Snow Eagle muttered, "Who? That fellow the Tianyan Saintess, Fairy Ling, has her eye on?"

Nearby, Lin Suqing silently raised her hand to cover her heart.

Even though they were so far apart…

Sanxian Daoist muttered, "That's not necessarily true. After all, the one fancied by the future Human Emperor's Dao companion isn't necessarily the future Human Emperor. Anyone can have a bit of a past, right?"

"Such a past is entirely unnecessary!" Wu Wang blurted out, then frowned slightly.

What's wrong with me?

Sanxian and Old Snow Eagle looked over curiously. Wu Wang coughed and said seriously, "Fairy Ling is as pure as ice and jade. I grew up listening to her noble reputation. Let's discuss something else."

"Right, right. Speaking ill of a woman behind her back isn't honorable." Old Snow Eagle chuckled. "Let's talk about this Wu Wangzi. I, for one, know quite a few of his romantic escapades."

Wu Wang was speechless.

Lin Suqing fought the urge to turn and look at her Young Master's expression, her beautiful eyes shining brightly, seemingly quite interested in such matters.

Old Snow Eagle sat up straight, his tiger-like frame imposing, and said slowly, "Today, let's discuss that little affair between Wu Wangzi and the Princess of the Black Tooth Nation."

"Black Tooth Nation?" Sanxian Daoist mumbled. "What's that got to do with anything?"

Old Snow Eagle waved his hand dismissively. "Bah, it's absolutely true! Just listen! I've heard it from several fellow Daoists in the Human Domain!"

For a time, the room filled with Old Snow Eagle's booming voice.

Wu Wang strove to maintain a smile, while Lin Suqing's Nascent Soul was somersaulting in her belly.

As a result, when Senior Shen Nong called out to Wu Wang a few times, Wu Wang couldn't respond immediately...

When Wu Wang's spiritual mind sank into his God's Mansion, Senior Shen Nong asked, puzzled, "What were you doing? What took so long?"

Wu Wang laughed, "Nothing, nothing. Just listening to an old Heavenly Immortal praise Your Majesty's wisdom and might."

"Hmm..."

"Your Majesty, what is the decision?"

Shen Nong's aged face appeared in the firelight, his expression stern and imposing without being angry.

"You have a free hand. The Human Domain will commit its full strength to this battle."

Wu Wang felt a great surge of spirit, instantly realizing that a burden of immense weight had settled upon his shoulders.

And this time, he neither sidestepped nor flinched away.

"I will definitely not betray Your Majesty's trust!"