590: Chapter 207: Heavenly Dao?
Is that all?_3 590: Chapter 207: Heavenly Dao?
Is that all?_3 “Great tides will rise, the Sect Hierarch unstoppable,
Sanctification’s chance, now brewing in this realm,
Jade Pool, you must make a choice, is it Li Dazhi, or Li Ping’an?
Or is there another option?”
Hope flickered in the old Daoist’s eyes.
The girl transformed by the Queen Mother whispered, “Do I have to choose now?”
“Indeed,” the old Daoist sighed, “This is my third-to-last visit to this world, and also our last meeting.”
Conflict stirred within the Queen Mother’s gaze.
Her hesitation was not about whom to choose.
“Teacher, I wish to observe a while longer; if forced to choose, I naturally prefer the younger and more handsome one.
Li Dazhi’s personality is not to my liking, but this Li Ping’an is far too young.
Disciple has spent long years in this world, he is but a youth of the Human Race.”
“Does the Heavenly Emperor insist on them?”
“Before Li Dazhi lectures, there could be someone else.”
The old Daoist shook his head slightly:
“Just tell me your answer now.”
The girl said, “Then it can only be Li Ping’an.”
“Li Dazhi is the father; I saw his memories just now, Li Ping’an is his treasure.”
“Judging by what the father and son wish, if I choose Li Dazhi, then I will have to invest a lot, to care for this Li Ping’an.”
“If I choose Li Ping’an, then I will receive the gift from the teacher of the Heavenly Dao.”
With a light sigh, the old Daoist pointed a finger at the Kunlun Mirror, the image upon it rippling like water, and then disappearing.
The old Daoist spoke softly: “We have had our time as master and disciple, I leave you with these words, keep them in your heart.”
The girl knelt with bowed head.
The old Daoist said, “Forcing growth snaps roots, await patiently for fate.
One must not walk alone, in all things, seek Ping’an.”
“Teacher, disciple will remember…”
The girl’s voice halted, and when she looked up again, she had reverted to that stunningly beautiful woman with a beauty that could overturn states, kneeling in front of the soft couch in a long dress.
Where was the old Daoist now?
The Queen Mother was momentarily stunned, sighed softly, and opened the Kunlun Mirror again.
As expected, she could only see the scene inside the Azure Dragon Cloud Boat now.
The teacher’s visit was brief, he left no trace, but a warning remained.
Indeed, it was a warning.
The teacher meant for her to not interfere prematurely with the father and son, to let them grow on their own for a while until the Heavenly Court was established.
All she needed to do was to appear then, support the Heavenly Court, and devote herself in marriage to the new Heavenly Emperor.
Why the teacher was disappointed just now, the Queen Mother understood well.
The teacher had actually given her three options, but he never made things clear.
The options just then were: Li Ping’an, Li Dazhi, leaving this world.
The Queen Mother lay on her side on the soft couch, blowing gently towards the front, the mists of the Splendid Pool receded, revealing beautiful maidens in thin garments, lazily sprawled here and there as if striving hard in their cultivation.
Contemplation filled the Queen Mother’s eyes.
‘Teacher, the only chance for sanctification is hidden in this realm, if disciple leaves, then it is but to wander the Chaos Sea with you.’
‘If I cannot become sanctified, would disciple’s years of arduous cultivation not be in vain?’
‘In essence, it is but a marriage of yin and yang allowed by nature.
Disciple is devoted to sanctification, such an arrangement could hardly be considered a grievance.’
She zoned out in front of the Splendid Pool for a while.
The Queen Mother casually picked up the Kunlun Divine Mirror.
The scene in the mirror changed, a thick golden light burst from Li Dazhi’s forehead and drilled into Li Ping’an’s chest.
Following that, Li Ping’an’s figure floated up, the power of the Heavenly Dao rapidly converging, returning to Li Ping’an’s spiritual platform.
The Queen Mother’s face showed confusion, her delicate fingers flickering in fast calculations.
A moment later, the Queen Mother’s expression changed slightly.
The Heavenly Dao had denied this calculation.
Did this imply that the Heavenly Dao…
had developed consciousness?
Within the Azure Dragon Cloud Boat.
Little Li Ping’an’s Primordial Spirit was covered in black lines as he looked at the faceless little figure emitting golden light.
The faceless little figure bowed to him, turned, and slipped into the Golden Cloud above, vanishing from sight.
Li Dazhi, stretching and standing up, slowly exhaled, feeling dizzy and extremely tired.
Li Ping’an could now sense, not a trace of the Heavenly Dao’s power remained in his father’s body.
In other words, considering the current circumstance and in regards to his father…
The Heavenly Dao had fled.
In front of the elders around, Li Dazhi calmly massaged his temples, clicking his tongue in resignation.
“Ideological and political education must continue.
This is a massive hidden threat; we must establish the correct outlook on life, values, and view of the cosmos for Comrade Heavenly Dao.
“Ah, the responsibility weighs heavy and the road is long.”
Several old men nearly lost their footing out of surprise.