This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 449 - 447: Orchid Grass on the Ice Field

Is this Yang Wudi living too comfortably these days?

Above the clouds, Wu Wang watched with wide eyes as Yang Wudi entered a luxurious retreat in the bustling marketplace, right after a rather inconspicuous Goddess from the Celestial Court had descended to the mortal realm.

This...

Well, the guy won his Goddess fair and square; I can't really fault him for that.

It's not like I can cut off his lucky streak now, after relying on Yang Wudi to gather information and spread rumors. Now that the task is accomplished...

Yang Wudi also made significant contributions to the establishment of the Celestial Court.

Especially in the last push. Although the rumor that 'Emperor Shun's first Dao is the Dao of Feng Chun' didn't make much of a splash due to the short time frame, and Emperor Shun had already made his getaway, the spread of this rumor still lessened the gods' fear of Emperor Shun somewhat. It also contributed quite positively to the smooth revelation of the Heavenly Dao.

This time, the plan for the Heavenly Dao invasion mainly relied on Yang Wudi in the earlier stages.

After the matter concludes, I should give Yang Wudi some tangible rewards: perhaps an 'Imperial Edict for Chasing Girls' plaque, some special elixirs for strengthening his foundation and boosting his vitality, and grant him more Heavenly Dao merits so that he may live a longer life.

—If he can return safely, that is.

Back in the bedchamber, Wu Wang descended from the clouds with his hands behind his back. Before he could steady himself, he heard a couple of wind chimes tinkling, as if someone had accidentally brushed against them.

Lin Suqing's light laughter came from behind the door curtain. "Welcome back to Your Majesty's palace."

Wu Wang looked up and saw graceful figures moving behind the curtains.

They walked with similar strides, swaying their slender forms. Even before seeing these figures, he could hear their gentle breathing.

What kind of grand display is this?

Soon, a succession of pretty faces peeked out from behind the curtains. Beautiful ladies in plain white dresses approached with trays in hand. As Wu Wang surveyed the scene, each one was youthful and lovely: some pure, some seductive, some with alluring eyes and half-formed words, and some slightly pursing their lips with a timid air. Although their makeup was similar, they each had their own unique allure, like the distinct charms of spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums.

Lin Suqing appeared behind the thirty-six maidens and bowed to Wu Wang.

The maidens all bowed their heads respectfully, not daring to breathe too loudly.

In their hands, they held trays that carried an array of items, from cups for rinsing the mouth to soft garments, from small plates holding several candied fruits to trinkets that could be held and played with—indeed, they had everything one could wish for.

Wu Wang wondered, "Suqing, what's all this about?"

"Your Majesty, do you think this is acceptable?"

Lin Suqing smiled and said, "You're in a different position now, and it shouldn't always be just us few attending to you. These maidens have been selected from various races, having attained Innate Dao bodies, and are no different from our human race."

Wu Wang spread his hands. "Do I not have hands and feet? Do I need them to serve me?"

The maidens all quickly bowed their heads.

"It was arranged by Yun Zhongjun," Lin Suqing blinked. "Their statuses are similar to that of Yu Fenman. Originally, several hundred were sent by the various races, but I spent a long time selecting the most beautiful ones."

"Oh?"

A slight movement stirred within Wu Wang's heart. Yun Zhongjun wasn't one for foolish behavior; there must be a deeper meaning to his arrangement.

But having so many beautiful women before me is bound to be awkward. After all, none could cater to my comfort quite like Lin Suqing.

After all, she's like an old auntie, having watched me grow up from a child.

Wu Wang laughed. "Divide them into three groups and train them carefully. There's no need for them to serve me."

Lin Suqing immediately understood and replied with a smile, "Yes, this servant understands."

"Still saying 'this servant'? Why don't you call yourself 'this girl'?"

Wu Wang stretched lazily while Lin Suqing stepped forward and busied herself behind him.

Taking off the jade circlet and unwinding the robe, Wu Wang stepped forward a couple of paces only to be gently pushed by Lin Suqing behind a nearby curtain, where a celestial pool was shrouded in a hint of mist.

The curtain lit up with its own formation marks, as a simple barrier isolated them from outside prying.

Lin Suqing cooed, "Your Majesty, please let me know when you enter the water, so that I can come in and undo your hair."

Wu Wang, feeling all his hairs stand on end, dove into the pool in no time and asked, "Where did the Young Master go?"

"She's waiting up front."

Lin Suqing's face flushed slightly as she lifted the curtain to enter. Kneeling beside the pool, she began to wash Wu Wang's back, softly asking, "Your Majesty, may I have half a month's leave? I miss Elder Miao and the others quite a bit."

"I was just about to take a trip to the Human Domain," Wu Wang said. "Xiaolan hasn't responded to my calls for a while now; I need to go there myself. But I cannot delay for long; with the Celestial Court swamped with affairs, I will likely return within half a day."

"Really?"

Lin Suqing was overjoyed. "Then I will let them know in advance; they've been missing you terribly."

"Alas, if you tell them, they'll definitely make a big fuss preparing," Wu Wang said with a smile. "When the time comes, it'll be you, me, and the Grand Elder. We'll go together and tour the Human Domain to visit relatives and friends."

"Yes, as you command."

"Call yourself 'your servant,' call yourself 'your servant'."

Lin Suqing patted Wu Wang on the shoulder. "Your servant obeys your command~"

"Pah!" Wu Wang laughed and chided, "You're the only one in the Celestial Court who dares to be so informal with me! After all, I'm the Eastern Emperor God. Show me at least a little respect!"

"Oh," the old auntie laughed. "If I were more restrained, wouldn't you be without a single friend in the Celestial Court? I am taking the risk of being beheaded to be informal with you."

"Hmm... approved."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lin Suqing chuckled lightly, her gaze drifting over Wu Wang's shoulder to his robust and smooth muscles, her pretty face flushing with color.

"Your Majesty, please go now. Don't keep the Young Master waiting too long."

Wu Wang smiled without a word, his form suddenly turning into mist and dissipating in front of Lin Suqing.

Lin Suqing froze for a moment, then couldn't help but pout and roll her eyes.

Fancy that, with such formidable Divine Skills! He won't even let me get a little something out of it!

A short time later, the power of the Heavenly Dao enveloped the entire hall. In the corner unique to Wu Wang and the Young Master, two figures were deeply in love, wishing they could split an era in two.

New love naturally means fewer lasting regrets; one finds it hard to open their eyes even when the sun is high.

On the sparkling water, two figures gazed deeply into each other's eyes. The Young Master's eyes especially brought joy to Wu Wang; he never tired of them and was always willing to sink into their depths.

「Half a month later.」

Wu Wang appeared in a dense forest, having already sent word to Yang Wudi, waiting for the man to come and meet him.

Today, he had changed into a light blue robe, the silk shirt underneath immaculate. His feet were in white jade boots, and his head was wrapped in a square scarf. He appeared not at all like the Heavenly Emperor who sits quietly in the highest hall of the Celestial Court, but rather like an Immortal from the Human Domain, full of curiosity, as if he had just stepped out to take a look.

Perhaps because he had been spending too much time with the Young Master recently, now, whenever Wu Wang closed his eyes, he sensed the Dao of Reproduction.

Though it's also because Wu Wang controlled the Heavenly Dao, and the Heavenly Dao had mastered all the Great Daos of the Old Heavenly Palace.

But such an amplification of perception is indeed a bit frightening.

Even when Wu Wang enjoyed joyous times with the Young Master, he started to force himself to focus on his companion. However, those perceptions always inadvertently surfaced, forcing Wu Wang to divide part of his attention to cultivation.

Is this compulsory cultivation?

Wu Wang briefly calculated that his cultivation efficiency during... those moments was actually three times that of meditative cultivation with the Heavenly Dao's blessing!

Does the Heavenly Dao encourage Yin and Yang harmony?

The Heavenly Dao, with the Eight Trigrams Dao of Yin and Yang as its foundation, is truly extraordinary.

And also...

What kind of Goddess did I actually marry?

A faint smile appeared on Wu Wang's lips as memories of his time with the Young Master flashed through his heart.

When they first met as enemies, on that giant crab, facing each other, they probably never thought that they would later develop into Dao companions who would share life and death.

After he entered the Heavenly Palace, although his initial approach to her was somewhat purposeful, his Dao heart was quickly won over by 'that cat Goddess who liked to curl up in a hanging basket eating Spirit Stones'.

With the establishment of the Celestial Court, the escape of Emperor Shun, and the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao, they had indeed achieved true union.

Her initial shyness and nervousness, as their candid encounters gradually increased, turned into a deep attachment and tenderness towards Wu Wang, which truly made him reluctant to let go.

No matter what challenges I face in the future, no matter how strong the enemies, I will protect her and the others at all costs.

Wu Wang made a silent vow, his gaze growing more profound.

Overall, she's still a bit too shy.

Suddenly a voice rang out, "Sect Master~"

Wu Wang turned his head to look, only to see dust swirling at the edge of the woods. The bald, brawny man had his head stuck between his legs, his entire body curled into a ball, rolling swiftly towards him, relying on his robust physique!

"Your subordinate is rolling over!"

Black lines formed on Wu Wang's forehead, his nostrils flaring slightly as he disappeared in a flash.

A scream echoed through the woods as a certain ball was kicked into the sky by the Heavenly Emperor, turning into a shooting star in the northern sky.

「After a moment.」

Yang Wudi lay miserably atop the clouds, while Wu Wang sat calmly beside him, steering the clouds swiftly toward the north.

Below, mountains swiftly passed by, yet the cloud seemed unhindered, crossing a thousand miles in an instant.

After obtaining the Heavenly Dao, Wu Wang's power had expanded beyond reason.

"Sect Master, where are we going?"

"To the North Sea," Wu Wang said. "The Heavenly Dao has revealed that something my mother left behind lies there."

"Ah, yes," Yang Wudi sighed, looking back toward the south, first at Tianlan City, then at the Human Domain, his eyes filled with a double dose of reluctance.

Farewell, his lovers.

Farewell, those Goddesses who were willing to call him the strongest.

Wu Wang spoke with a serious tone, "Wudi, this journey will inevitably face numerous dangers. If you wish to have second thoughts now, I can take away a bit of your memory, and I will certainly not blame you. Frankly, you have already made too many contributions. If I could find someone shrewder or more adaptable to new circumstances, I wouldn't ask you to make this trip again."

"Sect Master, you're being too formal."

Yang Wudi chuckled, climbing up to kneel nearby, and said with a smile, "Being able to share your worries is my fortune. What doesn't carry risks? Even in bed, one might get hurt by the uncontrollable Great Dao of the Divine Spirits! What is life for? Isn't it for this kind of worth? I know you are kind and benevolent to all living beings. You being the Heavenly Emperor benefits the Human Domain and the Hundred Races. Thus, if I face life and death for you, that's accumulating merits and doing good deeds. In the future, if I have sons and grandsons, I can boast to them about how their grandfather once risked his life for you, their lord, the Heavenly Emperor!"

Wu Wang let out a scoffing laugh.

Blue seas had revealed themselves below, and a giant crab in a corner of the North Sea poked its head out, waving its large pincers at Wu Wang.

Wu Wang sent down a thread of Heavenly Dao merit.

This crab had the ability to gather the remnant souls in the sea into an illusionary realm, allowing them to pass on peacefully. This was a good deed deserving of a reward.

Traveling further north, they reached a vast expanse of ice.

The piercing cold wind struck his face, and Wu Wang immediately sensed the trace of the Original Dao of Ice.

Mother.

Wu Wang stood up, and Yang Wudi quickly followed, standing silently by his side.

Ahead, dark clouds that had never dissipated over the years filled the air, and the blizzards never ceased.

With the guidance of the Heavenly Dao, and since the Heavenly Dao had already accepted the Dao of Ice, finding the 'contingency' his mother had left in this place was not difficult.

Wu Wang did not expend much effort before he and Yang Wudi landed in an inconspicuous corner of the ice field.

There, a blade of orchid grass trembled in the blizzard.

Yang Wudi stood quietly to the side, eyes lowered, not daring to cast an extra glance toward the orchid grass.

Wu Wang sighed softly as he squatted slowly in front of the grass, his fingers gently touching that stubborn streak of vibrant green.

A very familiar scent wafted over.

This was his mother's second body, slowly taking shape in this land between Heaven and Earth that had once nurtured her, through her Divine Soul and the Dao of Ice. In tens of thousands of years, this blade of orchid grass would become his mother's true body. She would then be able to shatter the profound ice in the Outer Sky, entrust her Divine Soul within this blade of grass, and complete the 'transition' from the Outer Sky to the inner heavens.

Everything had been planned well. The Northern Wilderness served as a natural barrier, and the heavily injured Star God was a formidable deterrent to the gods in the Heavenly Palace. As long as his mother chose to bide her time, she could decisively take the place of the Star God, take control of the Dao of Ice and the Star God's Dao, and become the second strongest God between Heaven and Earth... That was mother's plan. But his mother chose to abandon this plan. Because of Wu Wang.

In the matter of the Star God's Dao, Cang Xue did all the preparations, yet in the end, she simply used a gentle word to transfer the ownership of the Star God's Dao to her son. Every step of Wu Wang's rapid rise had her silent gaze behind it. Even though the Celestial Court was almost certainly going to be established, Cang Xue still did not heed Zhong's advice to participate fully in the matters of the Celestial Court. She used her identity, Great Dao, and deterrent power as a ladder for her son's successive steps to power.

Wu Wang sighed softly. Streaks of colorful dawn light blossomed from his fingertips as thick and pure Heavenly Dao merit enveloped the orchid grass.

As soon as the orchid grass left the snowy ground, a crack appeared below. Snowflakes that resembled ice crystals swiftly dispersed, and a mist of Spiritual Energy mixed with many 'foreign' Great Daos quietly surged forth.

This was the crevice between the inner and Outer Sky that Cang Xue had opened using the Dao of Ice, after spending long years cultivating her second body.

Similarly, this was the fundamental reason why Wu Wang and Yun Zhongjun could traverse into the Outer Sky through the Sleep and Dreams Dao.

At that time, Cang Xue had clearly been reluctant to speak more on the matter. Yun Zhongjun probably had his guesses, but Wu Wang did not press further.

Today, this became the key to rescuing his mother.

It wasn't impossible to use the Heaven and Earth Seal, but that would require Zhong to act, to cover up any traces of his own actions. Moreover, the Heaven and Earth Seal was right above Candle Dragon's head, and any abnormality could easily draw Emperor Shun's attention, undoubtedly posing far too great a risk.

Channeling the power of the Heavenly Dao, Wu Wang quickly solidified this pathway and applied several layers of concealment.

He sat down cross-legged and, with the boost from the power of the Heavenly Dao, his Immortal Consciousness peered through the crevice. He saw another realm filled with ice and snow, devoid of any life.

After a thorough inspection confirmed that there was not a single living creature within a thousand miles, Wu Wang then summoned Yang Wudi closer.

After pondering for a moment, Wu Wang opened his left palm, in which a twelve-petaled blue lotus manifested. The lotus slowly rotated, blooming and wilting, eventually condensing into three lotus seeds.

Wu Wang pocketed two of the lotus seeds, while pushing one towards Yang Wudi.

Without any hesitation, Yang Wudi picked up the lotus seed and swallowed it, then looked at Wu Wang with burning eyes.

Wu Wang said, "Actually, you only needed to carry it on your person."

Yang Wudi could not help but facepalm.

"What you swallowed is a seed of the Heavenly Dao; it represents the power of the Heavenly Dao. However, you cannot use this power. It will only save your life in critical moments, and the number of times it can save you is limited."

Wu Wang continued, "Once you are in the Outer Sky, you just need to find a place to hide. If you are able to move about, that would be ideal, as it would help extend the power of the Heavenly Dao; if you cannot move, then find a safe place and stay hidden. Don't put too much pressure on yourself; you are not the only seed."

"Alright, Sect Master, rest assured!"

Yang Wudi said with a salute, "I will not act recklessly, will not meddle in unnecessary matters, and will certainly not embarrass you with any foolish actions!"

"Go now. If you achieve your goal, your clan will be worry-free."

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Yang Wudi said resolutely and then closed his eyes to accept the infusion of the power of the Heavenly Dao.

With a sweep of his sleeve, Wu Wang transformed Yang Wudi's form into a beam of light that directly burrowed into the crevice below.

Almost in the same instant, Yang Wudi appeared in the ice and snow of the Outer Sky. His form plunged into a pile of snow and into the ice layer below. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

This practitioner of body cultivation had quite a few escape methods. With such techniques, he quickly escaped over a thousand miles and vanished from Wu Wang's direct gaze.

Wu Wang gradually withdrew the power of the Heavenly Dao and concealed the crevice.

Then, he pointed a finger and created an ice mirror, within which the image of Yang Wudi's current perspective appeared.

The Heavenly Dao invasion had begun at this moment.

A single seed was actually far from enough. But as long as Yang Wudi arrived, settled down, and stayed for more than three years, the Heavenly Dao could subtly establish influence over the world beyond the sky. In this way, the true 'invader' who intended to descend upon the Outer Sky could be perfectly concealed.

Wu Wang took out a lotus seed. A drop of Essence Blood blossomed from his fingertip and seeped into the seed, causing the seed to tremble slightly before becoming still.

He casually tore open Heaven and Earth to reveal a lotus pond veiled in endless Dao charm, into which he cast the seed.

After Yang Wudi spent three full years in the Outer Sky, Wu Wang would descend into that realm as an avatar to become the real 'wedge'. To protect Heaven and Earth, to prevent the Heavenly Dao from losing control, and to guard against destabilizing factors within Heaven and Earth, Wu Wang's true body would undoubtedly be stationed in the Celestial Court. By then, he needed to be able to delegate authority on a large scale, to ensure that the Celestial Court could function as he wished, even when he could not be distracted.

There were many ways to rescue his mother and Jingwei. The method chosen by Wu Wang was actually the most secure and the one that could best protect them; with Zhong guarding them, there was no need for him to take great risks.

The plan to invade the Outer Sky was divided into six steps, with sending Yang Wudi over being the first. Then, Wu Wang's avatar would arrive. He would quickly grasp an exiled Great Dao in the Outer Sky to rapidly ascend, contact the Innate Gods there that could be assimilated, and covertly turn these Innate Gods against their loyalties. Finally, in the name of rebelling against Candle Dragon, he would launch a campaign against Candle Dragon to prevent it from linking the rebellion to his mother and Little Jingwei.

Wu Wang would prove to Emperor Shun.

That the invincible divine body of Candle Dragon he painstakingly schemed and tried all means to possess, along with the Dao of Chaos that was said to inevitably end all order, were insignificant in the face of his own Heavenly Dao....