Watching the Roc Bird fly into the grand formation, along with the crowd perched on its back, exuding an aura of nacing fierceness...
The Great Mage couldn’t help but tilt his head slightly.
Hmm?
Is Disciple-Nephew Ping’an off to the Chaos Sea for so adventure?
The Great Mage greeted him with a chuckle, but when he heard of Li Ping’an’s intentions, his smile froze instantly.
"Seclusion? Here?"
The Xuan Du Da Fa Shi was rarely this flustered; his usual gentle deanor was utterly gone. He grabbed Li Ping’an and pulled him to a corner to whisper.
"You intend to enter seclusion in Xuan Capital City? This place is the gateway of heaven and earth, the frontline facing Innate Gods and Demons. How can you seek seclusion here?"
Li Ping’an replied with a smile, "I just wanted to help the Great Uncle reduce the burden of guarding this place."
"Are you reducing the burden, or are you here to show off?"
The Great Mage harshly retorted:
"Bringing your entire household would be one thing, but you also brought so many guards. Xuan Capital City is a critical area! If the Teacher finds out!"
Li Ping’an took out a ssaging Jade Talisman from his sleeve.
Laojun’s permission.
The Great Mage blinked: "Then there’s no problem, as long as the Teacher doesn’t bla you, I won’t say much either. Still, Xuan Capital City has its dangers, best arrange your wonfolk on the inner side."
"Rest assured, Great Uncle. Zi Yao will make proper arrangents."
Li Ping’an glanced around instinctively, then placed a hand on the Great Mage’s arm and communicated, "I want to inquire about a few matters with you, Great Uncle."
"Speak."
"During the recent Kunpeng disorder, what were the state of the Innate Gods and Demons under Kunpeng’s control? What was their situation upon Nirvana?"
"State?"
The Great Mage pondered deeply, then swiftly extracted this mory, turning it into a Cloud Mirror for Li Ping’an to closely examine.
"Why are you studying this?"
Li Ping’an answered honestly, "I want to explore thods to enhance my own power."
At this, the Great Mage was taken aback: "Don’t ss around! Even with Kunpeng’s formidable Primordial Spirit and resolute malevolent heart, he couldn’t suppress the will of the Innate Gods and Demons, and was eventually assimilated by them!"
"Why not find a way to absorb their Spiritual Power without their consciousness?"
Li Ping’an replied with a smile:
"Rest assured, Great Uncle, I will be cautious. As long as I hold the position of Heavenly Emperor, I won’t take unnecessary risks."
He recorded in detail the scenarios presented by the Great Mage, and after the Great Mage put away the Cloud Mirror, he quietly asked a few more questions.
For instance, how did Xuan Capital City return to the Heaven and Earth Array.
The Great Mage explained that Xuan Capital City returned of its own accord, and upon his return, everything had been restored, with no other anomalies in the formation.
"Why inquire about these things?"
"Just trying to understand the details of this great battle."
Li Ping’an sighed softly with his hands behind his back:
"Heaven and earth are like a chessboard, manipulated at will by those who play the ga. The living are like duckweed, easily wiped out with the slightest disturbance.
"What do you think, Great Uncle? Is it more important to protect the current living beings, or to safeguard this heaven and earth that nurtures life? Or perhaps, what does the life and death of others matter to if achieving my ultimate belief is paramount?"
The Great Mage similarly stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the swirling Chaotic Aura beyond the great formation.
He said, "I think freedom is most important."
"Freedom?"
"Yes," the Great Mage smiled, "The word ’freedom’ indeed encompasses everything, whether it’s the ideal in your heart or the desire to protect all beings. If achieved, that is freedom. Heaven and earth hold no restraints for us, transcending or returning to calm is a personal choice, that is freedom."
Li Ping’an praised sincerely, "Great Uncle’s realm of thought is truly admirable."
"Don’t try to flatter ."
The Great Mage waved his hand:
"Later I’ll be cultivating in the outer city, while you enter seclusion in the inner city. Since you’ve brought your family, I won’t appear frequently."
"There are a few Human Race juniors who hope to receive guidance from you when convenient, Great Uncle."
"Depends on my mood, and on them too."
The Great Mage tapped Li Ping’an with a playful punch, and scolded with a smile:
"You really thought Xuan Capital City was peaceful and you could simply hide here, not realizing you were eyeing my Human Teachings heritage.
"How sneaky you’re becoming, even as the Heavenly Emperor!"
Li Ping’an could only smile sheepishly.
Previously, he hadn’t thought so much, rely wishing to coordinate a fortunate encounter for Gu Qingcheng and the others.
But as the Great Mage ntioned, close ties between the Heavenly Court and the Human Teachings aren’t necessarily a bad thing.
As they chatted, on the side of the heaven near Xuan Capital City, pavilions and formations began to be set up, with three hundred Heavenly Fury Guards acting as construction workers, rapidly arranging a series of small buildings.
The Great Mage casually drew a boundary, delineating the activity area for the Heavenly Court contingent.
The Great Mage asked, "Did you co here to seclude for the convenience of seeking out your Transcender Teacher?"
"Indeed, I considered that."
"Conspiring with a tiger, dancing with a wolf, it’s easy to harm oneself."
The Great Mage sighed:
"This must be done secretly, don’t let anyone catch hold of it.
"I heard you referred to a Transcender as ’Teacher’ in front of many masters at the Heavenly Court, which is essentially handing them evidence.
"Maitreya is still out of sight, you must exercise caution here."
"Rest assured, Great Uncle," Li Ping’an chuckled, "If anyone accuses , the Heavenly Emperor, of such concerns, I’ll simply abdicate. Whoever wants to do it, can do it. That way, I’ll enjoy peace and freedom."
"You’re truly adaptable now?"
"That’s from the heart."
Li Ping’an slightly pouted:
"Xuanyuan Senior Brother’s death has reminded .
"What good is high prestige, or being loved? When you’re needed to die, you must die, no matter how you struggle.
"Only when one’s own strength is strong can the players of the ga notice you, and only by becoming the player can one stand proudly in this heaven and earth.
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