416: Chapter 150 Ping’an Joins ASEAN, Dazhi Determines the Grand Strategy_2 416: Chapter 150 Ping’an Joins ASEAN, Dazhi Determines the Grand Strategy_2 “Nonsense!”
Elder Tianli said annoyed,
“I’m not engaging in any power struggle!
Once I break through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, I’ll retire and live out my days in the Hall of Esteemed Sages under His Majesty’s grace!”
“Alright, alright, if you want to go, then go.”
“However, so many have seen that Da Wu, the nearly Immortal, returned with me to the East Alliance, you need to give some thought to this matter and consider how to cover it up.”
Li Ping’an said, “That’s simple.
Arrange a residence for me and Master later on, and I’ll announce in the East Alliance that I’m starting a retreat for three to five years.”
“Fine,” Elder Tianli waved his hand, “You and your master rest here.
I’ll give it some thought as to where to place you…
Grassroots, this term is quite interesting.”
Elder Tianli turned and left with his hands clasped behind his back.
Li Ping’an picked up the little White Tiger and examined the little fellow closely, starting to ask Master what he should normally feed it.
Qing Su asked softly, “Do spirit beasts even need feeding?
Don’t they consume the essence of the sun and the moon?”
The little White Tiger blinked its large eyes, and several large pearls fell down.
The conclusion was clear, better not let Master keep pets in the future.
He could probably kill a cactus!
Meanwhile, Elder Tianli was facing a difficult problem.
His personal visit to the Yuan Sect was mainly to intimidate the insignificant ones, ensuring the safe delivery of the Spirit Stones to the Wanyun Sect.
Secondly, Elder Tianli actually wanted to ask Li Ping’an if he had changed his mind.
The Wanyun Sect wanted to continue doing business with the East Alliance.
To withstand the fierce onslaught from the Forge-Heaven Gate and its backing forces, they would undoubtedly need support from the East Alliance.
Although there were numerous factions within the East Alliance, none would support the Wanyun Sect without reason.
By having Li Ping’an enter the East Alliance and truly become an East Alliance official, joining his faction, he could relieve much of the pressure from the Forge-Heaven Gate for the Wanyun Sect.
In other words, Elder Tianli wanted to use Li Ping’an’s entry into the East Alliance to convince his fellow ‘kindred spirits.’
Li Ping’an taking the initiative saved Elder Tianli a great deal of trouble and also made him feel a sense of admiration deep in his heart:
‘This truly is a good kid, taking the initiative to share the burden for the sect, for his father.’
However, the demands Li Ping’an made afterwards left Elder Tianli somewhat at a loss.
To work at the grassroots.
To understand how the East Alliance operates.
Elder Tianli couldn’t help but picture Li Ping’an’s bright eyes in his mind.
The blaze at Yuan Sect did not dim these eyes with smoke and dust; on the contrary, it made them shine even brighter.
“He wouldn’t be planning to take on the entire East Alliance, would he?
But how would he go about it?
Reveal his identity and go directly to His Majesty?
Yet as just a disciple of the Chan Sect, His Majesty might not simply acquiesce.”
Elder Tianli stroked his beard and hummed to himself, his peripheral vision catching a few white-haired elders.
“The Three Alliances!”
One of the elders said with clasped hands and a smile, “We heard that Da Wu, the nearly Immortal, is here, and we would like to discuss the Dao and seek guidance, may we?”
“Ridiculous!” Elder Tianli frowned and said, “To think all of you are old-timers of the East Alliance, and each one of you is close to the complete realm of a Heavenly Immortal.
Seeking guidance from a child, wouldn’t you be embarrassed by the gossip?”
The elders each showed a bitter smile.
Another elder sighed, “Three Alliances, our lifespans are not abundant, we simply want to try our luck for some opportunity, we wouldn’t give Da Wu, the nearly Immortal, a hard time.”
I’ve read the Great Awakening Freedom Scriptures, and my heart is filled with joy, I have a question or two I wish to ask, and after we ask, we will leave.”
“Master, please let us try this once.”
Elder Tianli waved his hand in frustration.
“Go ahead, go ahead, ask for guidance yourselves, I don’t want to lose face over this.”
The elders happily hurried inside.
After a while, when the pleasantries in the cabin were over, Elder Tianli began to listen attentively.
Before long, Elder Tianli sent a message to the Heavenly Immortal warriors piloting the Cloud Boat, telling them to slow down and return to the East Alliance half a day later.
Having taken a nap, Li Dazhi held the stone tablet left by Li Ping’an and was slightly lost in thought before what lay ahead.
Beside him, surrounded by a green aura, the figure of Kongming, the old Taoist, materialized.
Li Dazhi rose and paid his respects.
Kongming, the old Taoist, sighed and said, “Dazhi, Ping’an has gone to the East Alliance with Elder Tianli.
He’s left with him, so you don’t need to worry.”
Li Dazhi’s finger traced the characters on the stone tablet, his gaze rather complex.
“This child has become the sword in Elder Tianli’s hands, he wants to cut through the filth within the East Alliance and target the forces behind Forge-Heaven Gate.”
“Elder Tianli actually hinted at this once before, wishing to use Ping’an, the sole disciple of Yunzhongzi, to compete with other factions within the East Alliance.”
“I warned Ping’an that if he became that sword, it might be easy to draw it, but difficult to sheathe.
In the skirmishes between those who stand above the heads of the people of the East Continent, the easiest thing to damage is the sword in their hands.”
Kongming, the old Taoist, closed his eyes and sighed, “It’s always my fault…”
“Master, how can you say that.”
Li Dazhi put away the stone tablet and began to recover his spirits; his slightly emaciated, once plump face, was glowing once more.
“As a father, I haven’t called myself useless, so you should not say such things either.”
“You’ve toiled for the Wanyun Sect for tens of thousands of years, without owing anything to the sect or us disciples—instead, it’s us who have not been particularly remarkable.”
“When those in the Wanyun Sect who are in retreat come out, there will soon be a batch of new experts.”
Kongming, the old Taoist, asked, “Dazhi, what do you think we should do to retaliate against Forge-Heaven Gate?”
Master, we can’t retaliate against Forge-Heaven Gate right now.”