This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 448 - 446 The Heavenly Dao Invasion Plan

Wu Wang had originally intended to move the Young Master's seat during the imperial court meeting from the front of the ministerial ranks below the platform to his own side, but the Young Master decisively refused.

"Official matters are official, private matters are private; there must be order."

At the time, she had said so while nestled in Wu Wang's embrace.

Wu Wang had no choice but to acquiesce to her wishes, setting the matter aside for the time being.

Thus, when the Eastern Emperor emerged from seclusion and summoned the deities for an imperial court meeting, the Young Master's reappearance before the divine assembly truly made the gods... their eyes widen.

Her features remained unchanged, but she had her hair tied up and donned a form-fitting dark grey long dress. The Reproduction Goddess, who was originally just pure and kindly beautiful, suddenly exuded an intellectual and mature charm, exceptionally dazzling.

The tender affection in her eyes when she looked at Wu Wang, however, was something these old deities, well-versed in the ways of the gods, could not miss.

The Head Manager's face turned green.

The chief of the civil ministers didn't say a word throughout the entire meeting, apart from the matters he was required to report. He just kept watching Wu Wang with a pair of deep, somber eyes, as if offering the Eastern Emperor blessings from a rather disgruntled brother-in-law.

After the court meeting ended, the Head Manager, who had left, returned, his hands clasped behind his back, appearing in the main hall.

Wu Wang and Yun Zhongjun, who were in the midst of discussing serious matters, stopped speaking simultaneously.

Yun Zhongjun cleared his throat and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I will come back later to discuss matters with you."

Having said that, his figure disappeared with a SWOOSH.

Wu Wang nearly gifted that fellow a Heavenly Emperor's eye roll.

The Head Manager strolled towards Wu Wang, his gaze incredibly complex as he stared at him.

The grand hall was quiet, with the power of the Heavenly Dao enveloping the area. Wu Wang simply looked back at the Head Manager openly.

It was as if they reached some tacit understanding through their gaze, and they simultaneously began to speak:

"Your Majesty..."

"Brother-in-law..."

"Hmm?" The Head Manager's eyes widened, anger making his divine form somewhat ethereal.

The Head Manager scolded, "Is this how you take care of my sister?"

"It's mutual affection," Wu Wang spread his hands. "The two of us have a pretty good emotional foundation. Brother-in-law, why must you be so concerned?"

"Hmph! With your flirtatious nature!"

The Head Manager, angered, paced back and forth, cursing, "You established the Heavenly Dao, set up merits, and founded the Celestial Court. These are all grand undertakings that will be passed down for eternity! How can you lack the character a Heavenly Emperor should possess?"

"Ah, that's a bit harsh."

Wu Wang stood up, removing his imperial headdress, and frowned. "What's wrong with my character?"

"Immortals, gods, divine spirits," the Head Manager said with a cold laugh. "What, Your Majesty, do you also have a habit of collecting these?"

"Just a coincidence, a coincidence." Wu Wang, breaking out in a cold sweat, clasped his hands towards the Head Manager. "Setting other matters aside, I am indeed indebted to the Young Master in this affair. I will strive to make amends in the future."

"Hmph," the Head Manager said indifferently. "I'm not forcing you. My sister shall be the Queen of Heaven."

"This matter will naturally be announced after a grand wedding," Wu Wang said. "My mother is still outside the domain, and I am trying to find a way to rescue them. I also ask you, Brother-in-law, not to be impatient. By the way, Brother-in-law, what you mentioned before, about the longevity artifact, how are the preparations going?"

The Head Manager said coldly, "We are discussing a private matter now! Do not change the subject!"

"Alright then."

Wu Wang raised his hand to rub his forehead, muttering, "Actually, the few of them get along quite harmoniously, and there's no sign that they want to fight each other. As for the question of status... If we were to measure by merits, only Xiao Ming could assume such a position. However, I can't just agree with you right away. Everything needs to be discussed together when they are all present."

The Head Manager's expression eased slightly, and he said indifferently, "Harmonious? You are far too ignorant of women."

"Does Brother-in-law have any guidance to offer?"

"Men are lecherous and lazy; women love beauty and are easily jealous," the Head Manager said. "This is the common nature of living beings, or perhaps human nature. The current appearance of harmony is because they have not been constantly together. For example, imagine if Immortals, gods, and divine spirits were all in the Celestial Court, each sending you an invitation to a dinner banquet at the same time. You cannot attend them all at once, nor can you attend multiple banquets on the same night. The invitation implies that you must stay overnight in her sleeping quarters. Whom do you accept, whom do you refuse?"

"That is..."

Although Wu Wang wanted to say they could all share the same blanket, he was ultimately too bashful.

"See," the Head Manager spread his hands. "You haven't even thought about this. But don't worry; as Your Majesty's civil minister, I have considered it all for you."

With that, the Head Manager drew a scroll from his sleeve.

Wu Wang's eyes brightened, and he beckoned the Head Manager forward. The two sat in a corner on the steps and slowly unrolled the scroll.

The Head Manager said, "Your Majesty, look. This is a schedule I have devised for your itinerary, based on the changes in the Stars. Just follow this table, and you..."

"There's a two-thirds chance of you visiting Xiao Ming," Wu Wang smiled. "Brother-in-law, this is a bit much..."

"The Stars show it to be so. Since you preside over the Star Dao, you should respect what the Star Dao reveals."

"This?"

Wu Wang couldn't help but raise his hand to his forehead.

"However, we could make minor adjustments," said the Head Manager. "The Stars are ever-changing."

The corners of Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit's mouth twitched for a while.

But as the Head Manager was full of enthusiasm, clearly wanting to secure favor for the Young Master, Wu Wang could only comply, feeling a trace of worry deep within. What the Head Manager just mentioned was indeed a bit troublesome.

Could this be the vexing concerns of an emperor? The joys of the harem? Eh, I only have three prospective wives. There's no system of concubines, and I would never entertain the idea of three thousand beauties. This can hardly be called a harem. The bliss of having several companions, that's all it is.

While dealing with the Head Manager, Wu Wang's spiritual mind shifted to the Heavenly Dao. With a slight thought, the scene within his own sleeping quarters quietly surfaced.

Lin Suqing and the Young Master were sitting on a soft couch, drinking tea and playing chess, discussing how to prepare a family feast later on and make some exquisite dishes for him.

Xiao Ming, who had grown much taller, was playing hide-and-seek with a few Maidens. Their laughter filled the palace with vitality.

Outside the grand hall, a sea of clouds surged, with squads of Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals either standing guard or arrayed in formation.

Wu Wang's gaze gradually receded. The still-vastly-empty Eighth Heaven slowly transformed into a dense fog.

Below the Eighth Heaven, the layers of the Celestial Court resembled small worlds stacked upon one another. They grew more prosperous further down, though the lowest three layers were still empty and desolate.

But once his view extended beyond the Celestial Court, the clamor of living beings assailed his senses.

Orders to construct Tianlan City had just been issued not long ago. The beings below were still in chaos. Several Divine Spirits were stationed here, with a large number of Heavenly Soldiers maintaining order.

To Wu Wang's satisfaction, the attire of these Heavenly Soldiers was beginning to unify—their silver-white Immortal Armor was quite eye-catching.

Incidentally, thirty percent of the Heavenly Soldiers were women.

The Earth God, the first Marshal of Soldiers and Horses of the Celestial Court, was now discussing the cultivation methods for Heavenly Soldiers with several top experts from the Human Domain.

Once they found the right path, Wu Wang would have the Heavenly Dao bestow some merits on the Heavenly Soldiers, allowing these Heavenly Soldiers from the Hundred Races to rapidly transform into Innate Dao Physiques and embark on the path of cultivation, like converts joining midway...

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

The Head Manager's voice came through, pulling Wu Wang back from his reverie.

"Did you hear what this subordinate just said?"

"I did... Eh, Xiao Ming, why are you here?"

Following Wu Wang's voice, the Head Manager looked over to find only gently churning fog, with no sign of the Young Master.

By the time he turned back around, Wu Wang had vanished.

Without sound, without disturbance, and without leaving a single trace in Heaven and Earth.

The Head Manager's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but huff, murmuring, "He can actually slip away on his own? This Heavenly Emperor is far too casual. Isn't he afraid of losing his dignity?"

Yet as his words faded, the Head Manager, for some reason, let out a chuckle.

Standing up, his robes exuding the sheen of flowing water, the Head Manager put away the scroll and slowly left the grand hall.

「In Tianlan City, directly beneath the Celestial Court, which was under construction.」

Emperor Shun's original Divine Realm had undergone a 'content replacement.' A batch of Emperor Shun's Divine Generals were directly purged, and those now in charge of this place were a few individuals from the God of Spring's Divine World.

The Heavenly Emperor's Divine Realm was originally an existence transcendent from the Emperor's City below. The resources here were abundant, and there was even a bizarre rule about being banished from the Divine Realm if one was not beautiful enough.

As a result, beautiful men and women abounded in this place, allowing Yang Wudi to feast his eyes to his heart's content.

Just then, Da Yi, having found a moment of leisure, was dragged by Yang Wudi to a newly built tavern for drinks. The two 'high officials' occupied an entire floor, where dozens of beautiful Songstresses from the Hundred Races danced gracefully.

Yang Wudi enjoyed his drink, boasting with Da Yi.

What is life? This is life.

After two cups of wine, Da Yi's expression, however, turned somewhat somber, his interest in the dance and music fading.

"What's wrong?"

Yang Wudi asked in confusion. "His Majesty granted you a few arrows, didn't he? Why so glum?"

Da Yi shook his head and said softly, "I feel undeserving of His Majesty's reward, and though I am naturally happy, His Majesty still remembers me, a once-crippled Divine General."

He chuckled and downed the strong liquor in his wine vessel in one gulp.

Yang Wudi gestured, and several voluptuous women approached seductively.

But Da Yi said, "Don't try that stuff with me here. If you want to fool around, do it in private."

"Fine, fine," Yang Wudi waved his hand. Those women, full of playful resentment, threw a coquettish glance and walked back to the chairs in the corner.

"You're just a blockhead, not knowing how to enjoy life."

Yang Wudi laughed. "Still pining for your Heng'e?"

"Hmm," Da Yi whispered. "She has moved here too, though Teacher said I could visit anytime…"

"Then go, what are you waiting for?"

"I did go," Da Yi sighed. "But standing outside her courtyard, hearing her laughter and frolic with the Maidens, I retreated. Without me, she seems happier."

Da Yi forced a smile, a smile more miserable than crying.

Yang Wudi pondered for a moment, took a breath of cool air, and muttered, "Your predicament is indeed a bit troublesome. Do you feel that Heng'e doesn't need you anymore, or do you think that Heng'e has forgotten about you?"

"A bit of both, perhaps."

Da Yi poured himself another cup of wine, but as he lifted it, he sighed and set it down again.

He said, "We grew up together, pledged our love, and arranged a marriage. Later, when misfortune befell me, she stayed by my side, assisting me continuously. Our affection should still be there. Even at my lowest point, to give me a reason to live, she came to my dilapidated hut late at night and, right before my eyes, removed her long dress… What's with that look?"

"That's a look of disdain for you."

Yang Wudi laughed. "Let your bro guess, you put her dress back on her, right?"

"Hmm."

Da Yi sighed. "I must marry her honorably, not obtain her body in such a way."

"Fool."

Yang Wudi also sighed. "I can tell you this: there are only two kinds of people in this world. One kind acts out of desire, the other acts to stir their own emotions. Desire is simple—be it power, treasures, wealth, or lust, all are desires; they drive us. The other kind is more complex. Some are truly great, sacrificing their personal self for the greater good, possessing strong convictions. But what about those who lack such convictions? When they do something that seems self-sacrificial, it's often just to stir their own emotions, to make themselves feel noble. Your wife at that time was probably in that latter situation."

"She…"

Suddenly, a light laugh came from the side. "That summary is a bit too crude, isn't it?"

Yang Wudi snorted with a laugh and said indifferently, "What do you know? This is called life experience. It's not cru— Eh!"

The burly man's eyes widened as he suddenly realized.

That voice, that tone, that way of speaking!

Sect... Sect Master!

Yang Wudi stood up trembling, turned his head, and saw Wu Wang approaching from the side with an uncanny presence.

THUMP. Yang Wudi immediately knelt, his face as sour as a bitter gourd.

Da Yi had already risen and immediately knelt on one knee, cupping his hands and calling out, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Wu Wang flicked a finger, and the voices of the three men instantly vanished within the tavern.

The surrounding beings were stunned, and their gazes turned towards this place.

But the musicians, dancers, and courtesans here only saw a ball of light appear beside Yang Wudi and Da Yi, completely unable to discern who was within it.

"What are you staring at? Continue," Wu Wang said as he took the seat of honor. Yang Wudi hurriedly got up, replaced the tableware and wine vessel for Wu Wang, and offered him a purely innocent and harmless smile.

Yang Wudi laughed, "Your Majesty, please enjoy your meal." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"You two sit, no need to be so formal," Wu Wang laughed. "I'm just sneaking some leisure time. What were you discussing just now?"

Da Yi pondered for a moment, not daring to answer, and sat down on the edge of his chair.

However, Yang Wudi said, "He's conflicted and doesn't dare to see Heng'e. He also said that Heng'e seems quite happy now."

"Why afraid to see her?"

Wu Wang looked at Da Yi, puzzled. "Didn't I explain it to you clearly? Heng'e is not confined by me, nor is it for any other reason. She is Emperor Shun's illegitimate daughter, which is why I had you avoid her before. Now that Emperor Shun has fallen, and I am in charge of this Celestial Court, if you two wish to make things official, just go ahead. What is there to fear?"

"This..."

Da Yi was suddenly at a loss for words.

Yang Wudi, at his side, heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, I've scraped through this one. Pure luck.

Wu Wang picked up his drink and sniffed it, laughing, "You guys really know how to enjoy yourselves. This is some fine wine."

Yang Wudi hurriedly said, "If Your Majesty likes it, this subordinate will acquire the recipe for this wine. I'll have those winemakers brew other types, and this specific wine will be sent exclusively to the Celestial Court."

Wu Wang said, "There's no need for that. Indulging in pleasure can easily erode one's fighting spirit."

Yang Wudi raised his hand to scratch the corner of his eyebrow. Is the Sect Master hinting at something, or warning me?

"Your Majesty, this subordinate understands."

"Da Yi?"

"This subordinate is here!"

"There's something you need to think about carefully," Wu Wang said kindly. "Heng'e has ties to Emperor Shun. Although I bear her no ill will, I can't say I feel any particular goodwill either.

"You are my foremost Divine General, and I've put much effort into cultivating you. In the future, there will undoubtedly be a stage for you to display your ambitions.

"Heng'e now needs to depend on you; it's not that you owe her anything.

"Naturally, what I'm saying might not sound pleasant. If you and Heng'e truly love each other, you can naturally be a match made by Heaven.

"I'll give you an order: go see Heng'e now. If you don't dare to go in, then come see me with your head in your hands."

"Your Majesty," Da Yi stood up and bowed deeply. "This subordinate understands Your Majesty's concern, but Heng'e is ignorant of her own lineage. She would never do anything to disappoint Your Majesty!"

"Since you've said so, from now on, you will be the one to guard her."

Wu Wang said with a chuckle, "Go on. Guard her well, lest she flies away while you're watching."

"Aye!"

Da Yi, in high spirits, replied, grinned at Yang Wudi, then turned and dashed towards the nearest window. With a powerful leap, he crashed through the wooden window frame, and after a few bounds, disappeared from sight.

Wu Wang smiled and turned his head to look at Yang Wudi.

Cold sweat broke out on Yang Wudi's forehead, and he spoke softly, "Your Majesty, if Your Majesty intends to bestow a marriage, please allow this subordinate to carefully consider whom to marry..."

"Say goodbye to your beauties."

Wu Wang said calmly, "In three days, I will send you to the Outer Sky."

"Ah? So soon!"

"Hmm?" Wu Wang said with a serious tone. "If you do not wish to go, I can choose someone else. This journey is indeed extremely perilous. You might run into trouble the moment you arrive."

"No, no, no," Yang Wudi hastened to say. "Your Majesty, this task is perfect for me! You can't have one hundred and twenty percent trust in anyone else, can you?"

The man scratched his head and spoke in a low voice, "Sect Master, following you all these years, life has been incredibly exciting and carefree. If you ordered me to die right now, I wouldn't even bat an eye. Is there anything specific you need me to do once I get there?"

"Just act naturally," Wu Wang patted Yang Wudi on the shoulder.

"You don't need to deliberately seek out those female Deities. Simply by being in the Outer Sky, you will be effective.

"I have made a plan, and you are a key catalyst. Your existence in the Outer Sky is like driving a nail into it, allowing me to use that nail to continuously penetrate the order of the Outer Sky.

"This is a contest on the level of Order itself.

"If you can achieve something significant enough to impact the order of the Outer Sky, it will create a shock to their Order. But you absolutely must not force it. You must learn to be composed; the ideal state is stability."

Wu Wang paused, his gaze fixed on Yang Wudi, and said slowly, "I can trust your character, but can I trust your capabilities?"

"Your Majesty!"

Yang Wudi suddenly slapped his chest. "Isn't it just about lying low and surviving? You've definitely found the right person for that!"

"That's good to hear," Wu Wang smiled. "Come, I'll drink to you."

Yang Wudi declared firmly, "Thank you, Your Majesty! This subordinate pledges to give my utmost, even unto death, until success is achieved! However, there's a small matter. Could you possibly grant me a few more days? Even if I spend just two hours saying goodbye to each of my paramours, I... still won't have enough time to make all the arrangements."

"Scram. Come back in half a month."

"Got it!"

Yang Wudi knelt on one knee in a salute, then with a smile beaming with the joy of spring, he curled himself into a ball and rolled down the stairs from the entrance.

The Sect Master truly looks out for me, even personally dictating my mode of departure!