This Human Immortal Is Too Serious

"Seal off this Demon-Suppression place for this General!"

"Yes!"

At the heart of Yun City, figures skimmed through the air, surrounding the 'Demon-Suppression Inn' nestled among several tall buildings.

Wu Wang immediately pressed himself against the small window, subconsciously taking out a small copper mirror to peek through the gap in the door and view the situation outside.

It took him a while to realize that this was not a military drill from his past life.

I've really been too tense lately.

With a smile in his heart, Wu Wang extended his Immortal Consciousness outward.

Outside, a large contingent of Feather Country elite troops had arrived. The female General leading them, a bird-like woman who had shed most of her close-fitting feathers, was the same one who had previously intercepted them outside the city.

"Everyone, everyone!"

Old Snow Eagle immediately appeared and clamored toward those outside, "What is the meaning of this? I run a legitimate business here in Yun City, abiding by the rules set by your Feather Country!"

"Old Snow Eagle," the female General's eyes held a deep meaning, "we've received information that you're harboring a spy from the Human Domain. Please cooperate with our search."

"A spy? We have hundreds, even thousands, of guests from the Human Domain each year. How could they be spies!"

Old Snow Eagle snorted coldly, "If you insist on acting this way, don't blame me for being discourteous. Perhaps it's time to ask if your Feather Country's promises to visitors from all corners still hold any weight! Have you forgotten why the City Above the Clouds is so prosperous today!"

His words were righteous and filled with integrity.

The female General showed a hint of urgency. Her large wings flickered rapidly behind her as she swiftly landed before Old Snow Eagle, frantically blinking and gesturing with her eyes.

"What is it?"

Old Snow Eagle stroked his beard and hummed lightly. He understood the Feathered Woman's signals and said indifferently, "If one stands upright, there is no need to fear a crooked shadow. You may search my premises, but do not disturb the guests here!"

Wu Wang couldn't help but chuckle. Without searching the guests, how would they find a spy?

Unexpectedly, the Feather Country female General immediately nodded, her wave-like long hair swinging to and fro, replying, "That is as it should be."

Wu Wang was momentarily speechless. This?

Old Snow Eagle grunted a few times and reluctantly made way at the main door.

A troop of Feather Country Soldiers charged in. The female General gestured for Old Snow Eagle to enter, and the Demon-Suppression Inn's two heavy stone doors, usually left open, were slowly closed.

A muffled BOOM resonated, drawing the attention of many beings.

Wu Wang pondered briefly but prepared himself to flee at any moment.

His mother had just warned him that the Young Master was nearby, and now this move from Feather Country...

A time to start a war? An opportunity to stir trouble?

He thought it over and remained calm, waiting for the situation to evolve.

"Young Master Yan... Chi Xia? Chi Xia, are you there?"

The voice of Sanxian Daoist came from outside the door. After the light in Wu Wang's eyes flickered several times, he went to pull open the wooden door, gazing seriously at Sanxian Daoist.

The latter stepped forward half a pace, grabbed Wu Wang's palm, and communicated telepathically, "Don't communicate telepathically through the door crack; it might be overheard by experts. The Feather Country has a combat technique that enhances their hearing."

Wu Wang immediately nodded and asked through telepathy, "What's happening?"

"Still unclear."

Sanxian Daoist dashed into the room, closed the door behind him, and pulled Wu Wang by the arm, saying, "Next, you call me 'Uncle.' I'll take the liberty of calling you 'Nephew.' I have been to Yun City many times and have had contact with these Feathered People. This will serve as a cover."

"Thank you, Uncle," Wu Wang replied telepathically. He and Sanxian Daoist made their way to a table and chairs on the side. Both sat down to drink tea, their expressions calm.

A moment later, the sound of somewhat disordered footsteps came from outside the door, and more than ten elite Soldiers of the Feather Country arrived there.

They were not adept at running, accustomed as they were to flying, but in the corridor, they could not spread their wings.

A Feather Country woman said, "Is Daoist Sanxian here? Old Snow Eagle requests his Daoist friend Sanxian and his nephew to come over for an important discussion."

Sanxian and Wu Wang exchanged glances.

Wu Wang tried to detect a trace of evasion in Sanxian Daoist's eyes, but all he saw in those old eyes was slight bewilderment and some perplexity.

Following that, Sanxian Daoist pressed down on Wu Wang's wrist and sent a telepathic message, "Don't be anxious. The old eagle would never betray the Human Domain."

Wu Wang nodded slightly and stood up with Sanxian Daoist. Surrounded by the group of Feathered People, they headed straight to the manager's suite on the top floor.

Before even entering the room, Wu Wang's Dao heart trembled slightly; he detected a familiar Daoist rhythm, causing the hair on his body to stand on end!

The Young Master! No, it was the Young Master probing this place.

She had used a trace of the power of the Great Dao to break through the Formation here, which allowed Wu Wang to catch a hint of her presence.

Wu Wang cast a glance at Sanxian Daoist, his respect for the 'Shallow Five Elements Formation' rising anew.

The door was pushed open, the Formation inside temporarily deactivated, and the two were ushered in. Wu Wang saw the arrangement inside and immediately had a rough understanding of the situation.

Several dozen Soldiers stood against the wall, and the female General was currently standing to one side.

Old Snow Eagle was seated behind the desk, with a woman sitting quietly in front of him. Her pale blue hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and a pair of thin, almost invisible wings flickered gently.

Sanxian Daoist, worried Wu Wang might not recognize her, exclaimed softly, as if intentionally, "Oh my, it turns out to be a member of the royal bloodline of the Feather Country!"

Wu Wang almost laughed out loud.

The Young Master was probably monitoring this princess from the Feather Country's royal family.

The girl turned her head upon hearing this, revealing a delicate and lovable face. Her slightly sunken eye sockets and a petite nose gave her features a unique kind of beauty.

Especially the sapphire-like eyes of this Feather Country royal left a distinct impression on Wu Wang.

"Let me introduce them for Your Highness," Old Snow Eagle said as he rubbed his hands together, forgoing his usual self-address of 'this old man.'

He smiled and said, "This is my dear friend and kinsman, Sanxian, and this is Sanxian's nephew, Yan Chixia. Both of them are among my most trusted friends, and they can also witness what Your Highness has to say. After all, it wouldn't do for this old man to go about spouting claims without proof, with no one believing him."

The royal girl spoke, her voice like a lark's low song, lively and dynamic.

"Hmm, Uncle Xue Ying has indeed considered everything."

Old Snow Eagle raised his hand and summoned two chairs, placing them to his right.

Sanxian Daoist and Wu Wang offered a clasped fist gesture and took their seats next to Old Snow Eagle.

Wu Wang noticed that the noble girl was sitting on a round stool.

Indeed, chairs with armrests and backrests wouldn't do; with her thin, pale blue wings, whether tucked in or spread out, she couldn't sit comfortably.

She said, "I am the youngest daughter of the King of the Feather Country and the most useless member of the royal family. If I were to follow the naming customs of the Human Domain, my name would be Yu Fenman. You may address me this way. I am here today on my own accord, not as a representative of the Feather Country."

Old Snow Eagle frowned and nodded as he inquired, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"

"Uncle Xue Ying..."

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it," Old Snow Eagle repeatedly waved his hands.

Yu Fenman said, "City Lord Yu Lan is my third uncle. He and Uncle Xue Ying address each other as peers, so that's how I should address him."

"This, hahaha," Old Snow Eagle glanced at Wu Wang and Sanxian Daoist, "this makes me, ahem, makes this old man a bit embarrassed. Let's get to the point. I prefer to be straightforward, so let's not beat around the bush."

The Princess of Feather Country whispered, "I came to ask Uncle Xue Ying, do you know anyone from the Four Seas Pavilion in the Human Domain?"

The three Human Domain individuals present all leaned back slightly. So this is what it's about.

Sanxian Daoist pondered for a moment before asking, "Why such a sudden question?"

"As far as I know, any Human race member in the Southeastern Region with some renown or influence can contact people from the Four Seas Pavilion."

Her eyes brimming with sincerity, the young lady spoke softly, "Uncle Xue Ying is a highly skilled Human Domain cultivator, highly recommended by my third uncle. He is gentle by nature, sincere with others, and has interacted with our Feather Country for many years without any transgressions. Everyone believes Uncle Xue Ying to be a trustworthy person. That's why I came here, to ask Uncle Xue Ying to act as a bridge for dialogue between us and the Human Domain, to help us express some goodwill to them."

"This…"

Old Snow Eagle couldn't help but ponder.

Wu Wang spoke up, "There's a question I'm not sure if Your Highness the Princess has considered. We are merely businessmen, conducting trade to earn our daily living. If we get involved in these matters, we will no longer be just businessmen. With so many powerful figures present here right now, aren't we just jumping into a pit of fire?"

The young girl pursed her lips slightly, appearing all the more pitiful.

She gazed at Wu Wang and whispered, "We also understand that this will involve all of you, but we truly... Right now, it is the Divine Spirits from Heaven Palace who are in Yun City; we must obey their commands and continue to increase our troops here. In truth, we have long wanted to give up Yun City, to leave this place of contention. This place might become the battleground of a great war between the Human Domain and Heaven Palace, and our Feather Country, being weak, fears it will be reduced to dust amidst the chaos."

Wu Wang nodded slightly in his heart.

The King of Feather Country was not foolish after all and had a decent grasp of the situation. With the Human Domain's experts closing in on the City Above the Clouds, both openly and covertly, it's no wonder that Feather Country has been thrown into disarray, leading to today's events.

Old Snow Eagle asked, "Then, how do you plan to demonstrate your goodwill to the Human Domain?"

"Alas, we have not yet come to any conclusion."

The young lady sighed, "At first, we thought that the Human Domain wouldn't possibly come to the rescue of a scion of a Military Family. But according to our recent investigations, the Human Domain has already surrounded the City Above the Clouds and is constantly closing in on this place. They are likely looking to seize this opportunity to have a direct confrontation with Heaven Palace. The Southeastern Region is the farthest from Heaven Palace, with the Human Domain lying in between. Support from the Human Domain is sure to be more immediate than that from Heaven Palace. This is likely the main reason Human Domain cultivators would take action against the Divine Spirits of Heaven Palace. Our Feather Country is simply an innocent victim, chosen by Heaven Palace for reasons unknown, to be the place where Lin Qi was garrisoned. If possible, please help us, Uncle Xue Ying, to contact someone from the Four Seas Pavilion in the Human Domain…"

Wu Wang said, "The Divine Spirits from Heaven Palace may not necessarily lose."

"What does winning or losing matter?"

The young lady spoke softly, "For this great war, we have already prepared for the possibility of losing over half our people. But what's most difficult to bear is the situation for our Feather Country after the Gods of Heaven Palace leave. The Southeastern Region is the Human Domain's backyard. The mere retaliation from the Lin Family's forces is enough to leave us severely weakened. If the Human Domain were to win this war, our Feather Country might still have hope of survival; at worst, we would pay tribute to the Human Domain. Servility and obsequiousness could still earn us a place to survive. But if Heaven Palace wins and the Human Domain suffers heavy losses, by that time, countless angry Human Domain cultivators will tear our Feather race to shreds. Heaven Palace aims to deplete the Human Domain's fighting strength; they won't linger here for too long."

Hearing this, Wu Wang even felt a pang of sympathy.

Indeed, Feather Country has now been treated as a force on Heaven Palace's side, but Heaven Palace cannot place too many Innate Gods in the Southeastern Region. For Feather Country, this truly is a huge problem.

Wu Wang then realized that this little Princess of the Feather Country seemed to have a strong ability to evoke sympathy, and he subconsciously began to see the problem from her perspective.

Suddenly, he heard sniffling from the side. Wu Wang turned his head and saw ThreeOld Daoist Sanxian with tears in his eyes.

The old Daoist sighed, "In the struggle between major powers, indeed, it is the smaller forces that perish. The dilemma of Feather Country really needs to be made known to the Human Domain."

Wu Wang said, "Actually, this issue is almost unsolvable. If a war breaks out later, as long as Feather Country has the blood of Human Domain cultivators on its hands, the Human Domain will remember this hatred. We can't just consider Feather Country an ally because they had no choice but to submit to Heaven Palace. To avoid being held accountable, they must maintain absolute neutrality."

The little Princess looked at Wu Wang curiously and asked in a low voice, "Your words make a lot of sense, but how can absolute neutrality be achieved? If we lay down our Weapons now, all we'll get is the fury of Heaven Palace. For Divine Spirits to annihilate us, all it takes is a tremor of the Great Dao."

Old Snow Eagle lamented, "Truly, such difficult matters exist in the world. It's quite saddening."

Wu Wang was also silent for a moment.

Although he had already thought of three or four solutions, these solutions would result in certain losses for the Human Domain; he couldn't just favor outsiders over his own kind.

Fall for a woman to the point of losing his way? That wouldn't happen. He was a proper Hall Master of the Punishment Hall, and his current life goal was to hold a woman's hand without passing out.

Wu Wang said, "Uncle Xue Ying, I'm afraid we are powerless to help in this matter."

"Alas," Old Snow Eagle, who could also distinguish priorities, did not promise the little Princess anything. He sighed, "I can only do my best to see if I can contact someone from the Four Seas Pavilion. Considering our many years of friendship, taking on this bit of risk is nothing. But I truly cannot guarantee that I can secure a promise from the Human Domain for you. I am but a Heavenly Immortal. Moreover, I conduct business outside the Human Domain, so my influence there is indeed limited."

The little Princess's sapphire-like eyes gradually dimmed.

She murmured softly, "Could it be that we must suffer such a catastrophe?"

Wu Wang shook his head inwardly.

As a pawn on the chessboard, Feather Country actually had no choice at all. One could only blame the original Innate... God... for choosing the City Above the Clouds as the place to imprison Lin Qi.

"I can help you."

A soft voice called out, and a bit of white light began to condense in the middle of the suite.

The group of guards around them spread their wings and grasped their Weapons, surges of potent qi erupting from them.

Old Snow Eagle instantly appeared in front of the little Princess of Feather Country, holding two iron hammers, glaring fiercely at the newcomer.

Another figure appeared in front of Wu Wang.

Sanxian Daoist spread his arms to protect Wu Wang, trembling all over. This Ascending Immortal Realm Daoist, before anyone else, shouted, "It's—it's the Young Master! Everyone, run!"

Just as the old Daoist's words fell, the white light suddenly surged, and the surrounding Heaven and Earth were instantly sealed.

TAP, TAP...

The sound of hard-soled wooden clogs tapping continuously on the ground came as a figure slowly emerged from the white light, surrounded by Divine Light. The white robe and long hair fluttered gently, making even the little Princess seem dim in comparison.

Heaven Palace, the Young Master!