This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 342 - 340: Entering Heaven Palace (Part 2)

Wu Wang and Yun Zhongjun had long anticipated that Emperor Shun would most likely send someone to "reason" with Mother. If Emperor Shun were to send an envoy, that envoy would undoubtedly be Chang Xi.

The reason was simple. Emperor Shun had to keep the news that the Star God had been ambushed and controlled by the Ice God under wraps, confined to himself and his two wives.

The Mother of the Sun, Xihe, was somewhat arrogant; it would be easy for her to clash head-on with the Ice God. The Moon God, Chang Xi, had past ties with the Ice God. Having already made contact with the Ice God last time, another visit would not raise too much suspicion or defense from her.

Sure enough, Chang Xi arrived "on time." Following the prior discussions at the "minor Heavenly Dao meeting," Cang Xue directly expressed her dissatisfaction with Chang Xi and threatened Emperor Shun without mincing words. However, after venting her anger, she also proactively released some "peaceful" intentions.

How could Chang Xi, with her intelligence, fail to understand Cang Xue's intentions?

Seeing that Cang Xue seemed to have no intention of withdrawing the Star God's Dao, she joyously returned to Heaven Palace and reported the outcomes of her trip to her husband.

Back and forth like this, their Heavenly Dao organization temporarily stabilized Emperor Shun.

The safety of Wu Wang's physical body, after entering Heaven Palace, gained yet another layer of security.

However, these were just a link in Yun Zhongjun's grand scheme.

This God of Cloud Dream was now more in his element than ever, skillfully manipulating a good portion of Heaven Palace with the help of the Cloud Dream Path and the unique traits of the Dao of Qi.

Wu Wang could feel it; a deepening Divine Soul was awakening within this old brother.

Of course, Wu Wang had carefully reviewed and realized that without Yun Zhongjun's advantage of "hiding from the sight of the gods," these schemes could never have been executed.

BOOM, BOOM-BOOM-BOOM—

War drums sounded from the North Heaven.

The sun slowly rose from the surface of the sea, and the chariot of the Sun Goddess, unattended by anyone, was already pulling a sun from east to west at a steady speed.

Atop a mountain peak, Wu Wang looked up at the golden clouds racing westward. The Daoist Essence of the Yin and Yang Path around him blended him perfectly into his surroundings.

Though he was about to take the stage, he still harbored some doubts.

Though protected by Zhong, he still had to consider every possible contingency as thoroughly as he could.

When he forged that bell, was he smiling or crying? Was he a lonely figure on a path of vengeance, or was he cheerful, wanting to be a carefree boss?

From highs to lows, his situation had changed by leaps and bounds.

Wu Wang examined himself, constantly asking if there were any flaws in this arrangement.

Yun Zhongjun's chain of designs appeared effortless to execute, but in reality, each step was fraught with immense risk.

Emperor Shun was not foolish; he just hadn't anticipated the variable that was the God of Cloud Dream. After the news that the Sleep god had entered the Human Domain and been imprisoned by it reached Heaven Palace, Heaven Palace lost all interest in this minor deity.

They took it for granted that the Sleep god had become easy prey for the Human Domain, all of which harbored risks.

Thus, as Wu Wang gazed ahead, the calm sea surface seemed to hide vortexes, within which might suddenly spring forth a Huge Beast ready to swallow him whole.

Calm the mind.

Wu Wang took a light breath, allowing his complex thoughts to settle into tranquility, and continued to wait for the right moment.

The golden clouds grew slower and slower.

Atop the clouds, the Mirror God, now donned in dark green Battle Armor, gazed emotionlessly at the countless beings forming a defensive line ahead.

Just by looking at her expression, anyone would think that at her command, this place would turn into a field of corpses and bones.

The power discrepancy between the two sides was indeed too stark.

Even if the Divine Guards of Heaven Palace were weak, those selected as Divine Guards still possessed strength comparable to cultivators in the Human Domain at the Ascending Immortal Realm.

The beings of the Northern Wilderness, although blessed by the Star God from birth, generally had lower strength. Individually, they were mostly no match for cultivators in the Human Domain at the Golden Core Realm.

For the Divine Guards here to annihilate the beings of the Northern Wilderness, they wouldn't even incur much damage. However, there was the Star God's protection.

Indeed, the Star God's protection was the main complication.

Last night, a few reckless individuals from the Western Wilderness even harbored the foolish thought of launching a surprise attack on the Northern Wilderness to curry favor with Heaven Palace, only to be soundly defeated by the Northern Wilderness Priests.

The Star God personally revealed his mighty presence, demonstrating that he was indeed watching over this place and making his stance clear to Heaven Palace.

Would she be instantly pinned to death by the Star God if she charged forward now? The kind that's pinned to the ground, immovable no matter how much one tries.

The Mirror God gulped slightly, her sleek neck trembling delicately.

How could the matters of an Innate God invoke fear? It was nothing but profound reverence for the Star God from the bottom of one's heart.

"My lord," a deep voice entered the Mirror God's ears. She turned slightly to see several Divine Guard commanders approaching.

These Divine Guard commanders had varied appearances. All were over nine feet tall with pairs of wings on their backs and heads resembling tigers, leopards, or other beasts—a common look among the elite Divine Guards of Heaven Palace.

They came forward to salute and then seemed hesitant to speak.

One commander whispered, "My lord, are we going to fight or not?"

Before the Mirror God could speak, those commanders began whispering to her, one after another, without pause.

One commander said, "My lord, since we have come here, we must provide some response to the Head Manager. Whether we win or lose, there should be a statement."

Another commander said, "Do you think we have been used by the other lords as sacrificial lambs to test the Star God?"

This continuous whispering didn't give the Mirror God a chance to reply.

Her brows furrowed tightly. Growing increasingly annoyed, she exuded the Main God's intimidating pressure and said softly yet sternly, "Quiet down!"

The commanders immediately knelt on one knee.

The Mirror God spoke coldly, "All that you have said, I already know well. Since the Head Manager's command is to have us punish the clan leader of the Bear Hug Clan, we must obey and act accordingly! You... Never mind.

"I shall confront them shortly and see how these ignorant spirits of the Northern Wilderness respond."

The commanders exchanged looks, then bowed their heads in salute, praising their lord's wisdom.

Indeed, it was the Mirror God who had taken the initiative to step forward, not letting these Divine Guards become scapegoats.

Above the golden clouds, the sound of drums beat loudly. The expanse of clouds slowly spread, as Divine Guards holding spears and pikes stood silently, forming a golden barrier against the sky.

At this moment, the various tribes of the Northern Wilderness also felt a heavy pressure.

The group that had come to attack them early in the morning seemed to be a hard nut to crack, the kind that could easily shatter their teeth.

Seven or eight leaders of Large Family Clans were gathered around Wu Wang's father, Xiong Han, who wore a worried expression, fearing that a bloody battle would truly erupt.

Suddenly, a cold shout came from the southern sky: "Xiong Ba, clan leader of the Northern Wilderness Bear Hug Clan! Step forward and answer!"

Xiong Han jumped up with a start, and all eyes followed his movements.

Xiong Han looked up and saw a tiny black speck above the golden clouds. Exerting his strength, a faint power of the stars spread around his eyes, and only then could he clearly see the full profile of the black silhouette.

It was the figure of a woman, proudly standing in the air.

She was dressed in close-fitting Battle Armor that highlighted her tall and graceful curves. On her head, she wore a somewhat odd cross-shaped hat that covered her eyes, barely revealing a lofty nose and bright red lips.

Xiong Han snorted and intended to call for his Snow Bear mount, only to find that his usually domineering steed was sprawled out limply behind, as if it had just crawled out from a pile of female bears.

This damn bear!

Xiong Han cursed inwardly. His foot stomped out a large hole as he leaped hundreds of yards into the air.

After several bounds, Xiong Han stood atop the nearby highest point and yelled into the sky, "Xiong Han is here! What god are you?"

"Heaven Palace, Mirror God," the Mirror God stated calmly. She watched Xiong Han's figure and couldn't help but admire, What a robust man.

Of course, this was an inward compliment.

She immediately recited her previously devised lines aloud: "You are all ignorant of the heavenly fate and lack insight, content in your corner of the Northern Wilderness, thinking the world is no bigger than this. In consideration of you, Xiong Han, being a subject of the Star God, I'll give you one chance. Kneel immediately, ask for forgiveness for your earlier insolence, and I might grant you a way to live. Otherwise..."

The Mirror God paused. Suddenly, her hand emitted myriad white lights that exploded onto the sea hundreds of miles away.

The ocean instantly burst forth with water dragons, and waves surged, only to be pressed down by the Mirror God's lifted hand.

Her voice transmission found its way into Xiong Han's ear: "Since you are the leader of the Bear Hug Clan and have dealt with the Human Domain, you should be aware of the many affairs beyond the Northern Wilderness. If it weren't for the Star God's protection, the Northern Wilderness would have long been conquered and devoured by various powerful beings. Your strength, in my eyes, is merely a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and no matter how many beings you gather, it only serves to annoy me further. Consider your clansmen."

Xiong Han's eyes narrowed, his expression indescribably profound.

A slight sneer tugged at the corner of the Mirror God's mouth.

She was in no rush, waiting quietly for Xiong Han to make a choice.

What others didn't know was that at this moment, she was ready with her innate Divine Skill, waiting for any fluctuations in the Star God's Dao to instantly escape thousands of miles away.

Face, of course, was not as important as one's own life.

Xiong Han also grumbled to himself.

Although he trusted his wife unconditionally, this situation indeed brought immense pressure on him as a leader.

As a leader, he must consider his people.

But Xiong Han wasn't a stick-in-the-mud; he saw through the Mirror God's 'strong-on-the-outside, weak-on-the-inside' stance, knowing that she, too, had concerns.

The struggle between gods was not something Xiong Han understood well.

However, Xiong Han, who dealt with cunning beasts all year round, noticed that the louder and more boisterous the beast, the weaker its strength tended to be—real predators try to avoid making noise as much as possible.

"Heh heh." Xiong Han chuckled sheepishly, tossed his two axes to the ground, and looked up at the goddess above the golden clouds.

"I vented in anger with a curse, and you send troops to attack us? What fine logic that is!"

The Mirror God's face grew colder as she said in a chilly voice, "You insulted the Heavenly Emperor, and that is an unforgivable sin!"

"What, the Heavenly Emperor cannot be cursed?" Xiong Han shouted back. "When someone claimed my son to be his, where was he? He didn't clarify in time, and now he blames me for cursing? Besides, what did I curse?"

"You said, 'Go to his mother—'"

The Mirror God cut herself off, instinctively glancing around, her eyes brimming with rage.

From the coast came a shout, "So the heavenly deities in Heaven Palace also curse?"

Hearty laughter followed as groups of rowdy men and women from the Hundred Races jeered.

The Divine Light around the Mirror God surged as if it would erupt at any moment. Six silhouettes then appeared in the sky—six Sun Rituals, ready to guard against the Mirror God's wrathful strike.

The Mirror God... held back.

"Humph!" She huffed coldly, scolding, "You crude brute!"

Xiong Han grinned broadly, now emboldened, and said aloud, "A brute I may be, a crude brute even, but when divine beings curse, it's considered elegant. Let's be open about today's issue. If it's about admitting my mistake, sure, I'm always blunt when I speak and easily curse when I'm angry. But to kneel? No. We beings of the Northern Wilderness only kneel to the Star God. If I kneel, that would dishonor the Star God!"

"You!"

The Mirror God suddenly found herself at a loss for words, staring at that fearless, robust figure, caught in an awkward dilemma.

Just then, a cold laugh pierced the ears of all beings present. "Tsk, the Star God really commands great respect." Many felt an unaccountable chill overtake them, their hearts quaking.

The Mirror God's complexion changed. She immediately plummeted from the sky to land upon the golden clouds, turning and bowing her head in deference to the south.

Several Divine Guard commanders shouted loudly. All the Divine Guards then turned in unison, kneeling on one knee towards the southern sky, their heads bowed, chanting the honored title of the newcomer in unison: "Greetings, Gold God!"

A stroke of golden light crossed the firmament, and the petite figure clad in full armor appeared in front of the expanse of gold clouds, her helmet dissolving into golden light.

Xiong Han tilted his head. Gold God? The Mirror God's sister? Their divine titles do sound quite similar.

However, what Xiong Han was unaware of was that at this very moment, deep in the starry sky, Cang Xue had already stood up, staff in hand, ready to unleash the power of the stars at any moment.

Near the coast, Wu Wang, who had already closed in, made his presence even more concealed.

And Yun Zhongjun, hidden in the shadows, couldn't help feeling concerned at this point.

Yun Zhongjun had indeed considered the possibility of the Gold God making an appearance, but it was so unlikely that he hadn't paid it much mind before.

What Yun Zhongjun hadn't expected was for the Gold God to come out again despite her wounds not being fully healed, arriving directly in the Northern Wilderness.

If Wu Wang proceeded as planned and showed himself later, he would stand no chance against the Gold God. She had recovered seventy to eighty percent of her strength, and it was very likely she would seize the opportunity to strike him down...

The Five Elements Gods didn't harbor a notably strong fear towards the Star God.

Should I stop Wu Wang?

Yun Zhongjun pondered carefully and quickly dismissed the thought.

He chose to trust the leader of the Heavenly Dao.

Then, the Gold God said with a light laugh, "So you're Wu Wangzi's father?"

Xiong Han's expression darkened as he picked up two axes, looking up at the Gold God and declared boldly, "I am Xiong Han."

"Good," the Gold God said indifferently. "You have insulted Heaven Palace and scorned the Heavenly Emperor, showing intent to challenge the current order of heaven and earth. I shall take you to Heaven Palace for trial. Do you accept this willingly?"

Xiong Han narrowed his eyes slightly, replying coolly, "You want to capture me to threaten my son?"

"Indeed," the Gold God said smilingly. "Rest assured, I won't kill you. Killing an ordinary being like you is of little interest to me. I just want to offer Wu Wangzi the chance to grow closer to me. I want to see precisely what secrets he's hiding inside."

As she spoke, two canine teeth were revealed in the Gold God's smile, filled with a chilling aura.

She suddenly struck, a giant hand condensing out of the sky and grasping for Xiong Han without giving him any chance to react.

Xiong Han's face stiffened. Years of battle-honed instinct made him raise his axes to strike forward, emitting a piercing howl, yet it was only a howl.

The Gold God's descending hand didn't pause for a moment, instantly reaching Xiong Han.

Even as the six Sun Rituals in the sky had just begun to react, waving their hands, they could only watch helplessly as Xiong Han was enveloped by that giant hand.

In the blink of an eye, it was as if a great star twinkled.

Xiong Han suddenly felt his arm tightly grasped, a tremendous force flinging him away like a paper doll.

The Gold God's hand fell, its edge striking the figure that had suddenly shot out, sending him flying backwards hundreds of yards. He uttered a few muffled groans but steadied his form with ease.

Behind, Xiong Han's figure drew a perfect parabola through the air, caught forcefully by the rushing Xiong San.

In front of the beings of the Northern Wilderness, the figure who had saved Xiong Han was now slowly rising from the ground.

He was dressed in a gray robe, his head bound with a Daoist hoop, holding a three-foot long Daoist weapon in hand. His back looked somewhat slender, but his body radiated intense waves of heat.

The Gold God revealed a faint smile as she said leisurely, "Wu Wangzi, I knew you were here."

Wu Wang's expression was utterly stern. He turned to glance at his father, the hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth carrying a trace of apology.

Then, he glared at the Gold God, standing tall and proud. The Star Sword in his hand emitted bursts of sword cries, countless great stars hanging above his head, showering down myriad sparkling lights.

Battle!

The smile at the corner of the Gold God's mouth faded as she slowly drew forth a long saber. The saber vibrated lightly, revealing six jade arms from behind.

Wu Wang raised his sword, his figure suddenly surging forward!

He knew well that he was certainly no match for the Gold God at this moment.

But Wu Wang had already sensed a familiar essence of the Dao.

It was the Young Master.