"I was thinking, could these two Immortals be here to cause trouble at the Jade Void Palace?
"They are disciples of the Intercepting Sect, and on such a formal occasion today, if they say sothing sarcastic, wouldn’t that embarrass us?
"If they offend the teacher, wouldn’t that be a huge transgression on my part?
"So I turned them away."
Immortal Taiyi looked enlightened: "Intercepting Sect Immortals love vanity and superficiality, it seems Stone Reed Daoist isn’t immune to this as well, so did you argue with her again?"
"It was more than just an argunt, we’ve severed all ties."
Huanglong took out a sleeve of a long robe from his sleeve, showing it to several fellow disciples.
These fellow disciples frowned and sighed, while ten or so second and third generation disciples of Chan Teaching, who had gathered around at so point, also started criticizing Stone Reed.
Immortal Taiyi stroked his chin and mumbled:
"But we can’t just say it’s all Stone Reed’s fault, can we?"
The Preceptors of Chan Teaching frowned at this red-clad Daoist.
Immortal Taiyi changed his tone: "Knowing well the nature of the Intercepting Sect, but still getting involved, Brother, are you without fault?"
Immortal Huanglong was visibly frustrated.
He cursed: "Stop with the sarcastic remarks!"
"It’s not sarcasm," Taiyi laughed, "I reminded you before, but Brother, your heart was too heated with Dao passion, you just wanted to be affectionate with her, and now it’s finally beco an issue."
"Alas," Huanglong sighed, "I thought we could withstand the Great Calamity together, but before it even ca, we’ve already parted ways."
Qingxu Daode Zhenjun said seriously: "Brother Huanglong, don’t be disheartened; if you want a Dao companion, I can post so notices for you."
"Hey, hey, hey!"
Huanglong hurriedly said:
"Don’t ss around, I’m one of the Twelve Golden Immortals after all, blessed with deep fortune and sound foundation. The matter of a Dao companion is trivial!
"Hereafter, This Poor Daoist will solely focus on Dao, heedless of worldly worries!"
Most of the Immortals smiled slightly.
Immortal Taiyi also restrained his urge to be sarcastic.
After all, he could tell that Daoist Huanglong was genuinely a bit heartbroken.
Suddenly, they heard a soft chuckle at the hall’s entrance:
"What happened to Uncle-Master Huanglong? Suddenly seeing through the mortal world."
With this laughter, a young Daoist dressed in a narrow-sleeved robe with a black base and golden embroidery entered the hall from outside the scene, accompanied by faint ripples in the air.
Seeing the young Daoist, the Immortals in the hall quickly stopped smiling, stood up, and perford Daoist salutes;
The beings outside, seeing this Daoist, beca invigorated, their eyes shining, gravitating closer to the main hall to observe.
Then they heard Immortal Huanglong loudly calling: "Greetings to the Heavenly Emperor!"
Who else could it be but Li Ping’an?
The Immortals in the hall each greeted him, Li Ping’an clasped hands in all directions, smilingly responding.
He first went before Yun Zhongzi, exchanging ceremonious greetings, with one calling "teacher" and the other "your majesty", then exchanged greetings with Immortal Weng of the South Pole and the just-arrived Guang Chengzi.
Guang Chengzi complained: "Why did your majesty suddenly appear? I had no ti to go out to greet you."
"See what you’re saying, Uncle-Master," Li Ping’an laughed, "Though I am the Heavenly Emperor, I am also a third-generation disciple of the Taoist Sect. Today’s occasion is to listen to the teachings of the Ancestor, so I naturally co as a disciple, how could I trouble everyone?"
"Your majesty, please take a seat."
"Ah," Li Ping’an said seriously, "Uncle-Master, just arrange a seat for , I’ll find it later myself. I haven’t seen Uncle-Master Huanglong for many years, today we should have a good chat."
"Good."
Guang Chengzi agreed with a smile, flicking the horsetail whisk in his hand, watching Li Ping’an as he went to stand beside Brothers Huanglong and Taiyi.
Guang Chengzi turned and consulted with Immortal Weng of the South Pole, placing Li Ping’an’s cushion between the main cushions of Immortal Weng of the South Pole and Yuanshi Tianzun.
This way, Li Ping’an wouldn’t be placed before Yun Zhongzi, which would attract comnts about disregarding seniority, nor placed after Yun Zhongzi, which would cause remarks about unclear respect.
Li Ping’an didn’t concern himself with these details, smiling broadly at Immortal Huanglong, raising an eyebrow slightly:
"Uncle-Master feeling uneasy?"
Immortal Huanglong forced an awkward smile.
Beside him, Immortal Taiyi said: "Mandarin ducks flying separately, not a big deal."
"Uncle-Master Taiyi recently been cultivating restraint?"
Li Ping’an laughed:
"Remarkable to hear sothing normal from you."
"Indeed," Immortal Taiyi sighed, "Previously, without students, I always felt I should speak with humor, only to discover that it easily teaches disciples into fools."
You called that humor before?
Li Ping’an turned to look outside the hall, spotting that Lingzhuzi.
Yang Jian was already gone;
Yao Ji is now practicing in the Palace of Nüwa;
About Lingzhuzi reincarnating as Nezha, that can still be safeguarded, following the Heavenly Dao’s path is not impossible.
Li Ping’an asked: "Is Lingzhuzi’s mind still reasonably intact now?"
Immortal Taiyi shot a glance at Li Ping’an and said: "Your Majesty should comfort Brother Huanglong; why are you concerned about my disciple?"
"He has ties with my Heavenly Court."
"I can’t bear to let this disciple go into the Great Calamity, he’s too gentle, clearly a man but lacking in masculine spirit."
Immortal Taiyi shook his head, looked up at the hall’s roof, and sighed:
"No more on that.
"I invited several senior and junior brothers to divinate for Lingzhuzi, it seems he can’t avoid a trip through the Great Calamity. He was originally a spiritual pearl from the Heavenly Court’s Jade Pool, lacking innate advantages, this problem must also be resolved."
"Let it be."
Li Ping’an replied casually, not suggesting to Immortal Taiyi about how Lingzhuzi could reincarnate and such.
He looked at Immortal Huanglong, who showed an embarrassed expression, then started pouring out his troubles and complaints like beans spilling.
The Precept Teaching Immortals gathered behind gradually dispersed.
Listening, Li Ping’an sowhat understood the matter here and said solemnly:
"Feelings are truly difficult for outsiders to comnt on; it depends on whether the two are compatible.
"Uncle-Master, don’t dwell on this, it’s all because of the Daoist Celestial Consecration Tribulation oppressing."
Huanglong sighed, depressed: "Your Majesty, what’s the deal with this Daoist Celestial Consecration Tribulation anyway? Even if we and the Intercepting Sect disagree in philosophy, it doesn’t an we have to fight to the death, does it?"
"Well..."
Li Ping’an contemplated, thinking it might be a good opportunity to discuss this matter with the Chan Teaching Immortals.
In fact, it was Ancestor Yuanshi Tianzun who allied with the Western Sect, and most of the Chan Teaching disciples have sound foundation, deep fortune, good character, and flawless past behavior.
The Intercepting Sect, though filled with loyalty and emotion, has many Immortals burdened with karmic debts, which is a fact.
This is not solely caused by the karmic debts from damaging the world in magical combat.
Stabilizing Chan Teaching, asking them to go leniently on the Intercepting Sect later, leaving so chance for survival for them, is also in the interest of the Heavenly Court.
Li Ping’an said solemnly: "The outline of this Great Calamity is actually becoming clear now..."
Before he finished speaking, they suddenly heard a robust shout from beyond the clouds:
"Where is Huanglong!"
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