553: Chapter 194: Only Because the Holy Mother Is Not at Home_3 553: Chapter 194: Only Because the Holy Mother Is Not at Home_3 Li Ping’an gave a fist and palm salute in thanks.
He said, “I am just going over there for a casual stroll.
If you have time, Senior, why not accompany me?”
“Oh?” Tianli asked, “What’s your purpose for going there?”
“His Majesty has tasked me with finding out the whereabouts of the Holy Mother within ten years…”
Li Ping’an heaved a disheartened sigh:
“Otherwise, he will have me beaten with three hundred planks.
Although I am already prepared to take the punishment, I cannot just neglect the task.
“Not attempting, and not achieving—these are two different things.”
Qing Su asked, “Are they really going to beat you?”
“I guess they are,” Li Ping’an clicked his tongue, “The monarch does not speak idly.”
“Then let me do it when the time comes,” Qing Su’s mouth curved slightly upward, “The Martial Envoy also has this duty.”
Has Master awakened some sort of special preference?
What’s so fun about beating with planks.
Tianli, the elder, weighed his options, and after making arrangements for the Eastern Alliance headquarters, still decided to head to the Holy Mother Palace with Li Ping’an.
Prior to this, Li Ping’an had schemed against the Left Attendant Head of the Holy Mother Palace.
Although his old bones were no match for the Left Attendant Head, if the other party were to attack rashly, he could hold out long enough for Minister Feng and Preceptor Cang Jie, such masters, to come to the Holy Mother Palace.
Of course, fighting through magical combat was not allowed in the Holy Mother Palace.
A giant Cloud Boat with an Azure Dragon head flew out from the Eastern Alliance, making its way toward the south.
Li Ping’an took his chance and actively knocked on Wang Shan’s cabin, where Xing He and Xinghan stood guard outside, and Qing Su, who was traveling together with them, set up a minor barrier.
Wang Shan greeted him with a deep bow, “Do you seek me for a matter, my lord?”
“Let’s talk about the Wanmo Heaven.”
Seeing a change in Wang Shan’s expression and his gaze turning to Qing Su, Li Ping’an took the initiative to say:
“My mentor and I have no barriers, nor secrets; her presence here is no issue, and she can even offer helpful ideas.”
Qing Su slightly lifted her head, her whole presence emitting an aura of transcendence.
Wang Shan gestured with his hands, inviting Li Ping’an and Qing Su to sit down, then stood to the side, and with a respectful bow, said:
“My lord, how would you like to discuss Wanmo Heaven?”
“To be frank, I wish to eradicate Wanmo Heaven,” Li Ping’an said, “In your view, what’s the biggest problem?”
Wang Shan pondered deeply for a while, knowing that Li Ping’an was testing him.
Wang Shan said, “The biggest problem is that the Holy Mother is not at home, and she seems to have had a terrible quarrel with our Human Emperor over the Southern Continent.”
Li Ping’an’s gaze sharpened as he directly asked, “How do you know of this?”
“I was implicated by this incident back in the day.”
Wang Shan forced a wry smile:
“I dare not deceive you, my lord.
The century I was injured was the same century the news of the Holy Mother’s departure from the Holy Mother Palace secretly spread.
“Previously, Wanmo Heaven did not dare to directly attack the immortals of the Eastern Alliance because Minister Feng could monitor them at all times.
“Once the Holy Mother left, those behind Wanmo Heaven cared less and began to act aggressively.
“Minister Feng is skilled in divination and foresaw that clearing out Wanmo Heaven just like thirty thousand years ago would result in what kind of retaliation.
Without the Holy Mother, the Human Race lost its reliance on the Sect Hierarch; the task was too arduous.”
“The root of the Wanmo Heaven problem lies in the struggle for the position of Sect Hierarch.”
“Does my lord know who ordered me to thoroughly investigate the people of Wanmo Heaven within the Eastern Alliance?”
Li Ping’an shook his head slightly.
Wang Shan sighed, “It was the Three Alliances…
The sudden departure of the Holy Mother caught us all off guard…”
Li Ping’an closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.
Wang Shan once served as a sword, barely escaping a broken sword and death, brooding for six thousand years.
The Wa Palace can be easily removed, but Wanmo Heaven is difficult to contend with.”
Wang Shan bowed deeply:
“If you truly find the Holy Mother, you might be able to cleanse the universe!
“With Chan Teaching backing you, it’s also an opportunity for the Human Race.
As long as you are willing to continue the fight against Wanmo Heaven, I, your subordinate, am willing to burn this meager life to bring clarity and righteousness to the surroundings!”
Qing Su looked towards Li Ping’an, her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of expectation.
Li Ping’an, however, slightly furrowed his brows and pondered in silence.