866: Chapter 302: The Great Expedition to the Western Continent!
_3 866: Chapter 302: The Great Expedition to the Western Continent!
Li Ping’an turned his head to look toward the narrow cabin, where Qing Su, Zi Yao, and Guilingling, three immortals, were either sitting cross-legged, kneeling, or lying down, each creating a unique scene.
Qing Su’s voice was much gentler as he softly asked, “I see you’ve been meditating all the time, are you troubled by something?”
“No troubles at all.”
“If you have troubles, you need to voice them, don’t keep them suppressed inside.”
Qing Su said with concern:
“This great battle is not initiated by you, you have already done a lot to assist the Human Race and all living beings.
“Even though you are the Heavenly Emperor, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
Li Ping’an was puzzled, “Why do both you and father seem to think I’m under a lot of pressure?”
Zi Yao Xianzi held a cup of warm tea in both hands, her delicate pink lips gently sipped it and she smiled, “Normally you’re not so silent, we’ve been in the Western Continent for half a day now, and you’ve been meditating all this time, occasionally frowning too.”
“Is it that obvious?”
Li Ping’an didn’t go to the cabin; there were too many women there.
He turned his cushion half around and was now facing the three immortals, he said seriously:
“Actually, I’ve been contemplating other matters, not the imminent battle below.”
Guilingling asked weakly while lying down, “What’s the matter?”
“The dispute among the Great Sects, and how the Heavenly Court should establish its stance.”
“That’s mostly it, and I might need to appear in the name of the Heavenly Emperor later, which is somewhat nerve-racking.”
Qing Su nodded slightly, without saying much.
Zi Yao’s phoenix eyes shimmered slightly as she spoke softly, “If Your Majesty needs someone to appear on your behalf, Zi Yao can undertake it.”
Li Ping’an casually drew his tea to himself, took a sip while looking down, his eyes crossing with numerous thoughts.
He hadn’t asked Immortal Huanglong to accompany him, fearing that if they were to battle the Western Sect later, Immortal Huanglong’s involvement might put Chan Teaching in a more embarrassing position.
Xing He , Xinghan, and Feng Tingzhu had also gone to the southern part of the Human Race’s army in the Western Continent.
It was only reasonable for them to join the battle.
A large expanse of dark clouds appeared ahead;
it was the southern front of the battle arriving.
Li Ping’an released his Immortal Consciousness, roughly estimating that there were about two million demon soldiers in this area, detecting the aura of Demon Kings everywhere, and hearing the shouts of great demons.
Less than a hundred miles to the south, clouds filled with celestial soldiers stood, their proximity to this location uncertain.
Li Ping’an suddenly felt a sensation in his heart.
He seemed to see scenes of all beings being devoured by warfare, hearing cries of misery, seeing cities of the Human Race and the Hundred Clans swallowed by celestial lights and demon winds in an instant, watching children wander aimlessly on broken lands.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The Human Race’s battle formation let out intense sounds of war drums.
Li Ping’an felt a sudden insight; his seated figure at the prow trembled several times, catching that fleeting brilliance.
Below, celestial soldiers advanced, demon soldiers shouted; soon, a bloody battle would break out.
Yet, Li Ping’an seemed oblivious to this.
He had entered the state of Enlightenment, appearing deeply introspective.
Zi Yao Xianzi whispered in admiration, “Truly worthy of the Enlightenment Stone of East Continent.”
“Apprentice isn’t the reincarnation of the Enlightenment Stone,” Qing Su corrected, “He is a true member of the Human Race.”
Zi Yao Xianzi blinked and smiled, “Yes, I misspoke, please forgive me.”
Suddenly, a terrifying killing aura emerged below.
A million Human Race celestial soldiers began charging!
Countless Human Race masters transformed into streaks of light charging toward the Demon Race’s battle lines!
Shouts seemed to erupt everywhere!
Hundreds lined up in formation.