This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 385 - 383: The Unprofessional Demonstration of Wall Slamming
Why did the Young Master seem so preoccupied these days? Was it a young girl's anxiety, the fear of loss and gain? Wu Wang pondered for a long time but still couldn't find a reasonable explanation. Since she didn't open up voluntarily, Wu Wang didn't feel it was right to ask more. He could only secretly observe from the side to see if she was facing any difficulties. If there was anything he—as the Young Master of Northern Wilderness, the Little Golden Dragon of the Human Domain, or the God of Spring from the Heaven Palace—could help with, Wu Wang would certainly not be stingy with his efforts and capabilities.
Fortunately, the Young Master hadn't avoided Wu Wang these days. She was in a good state while chatting with him, except when she occasionally seemed a bit worried while lost in thought. Expecting her to hide any concerns was indeed asking a bit much of her. Wu Wang wasn't in a hurry. He patiently waited for her to speak up on her own, deliberately increasing their time together every day. He was attentive and extremely considerate.
Xiao Ming, however, had become more lively lately, clamoring to go out and play every day. After experiencing the colorful world outside, her heart had grown wild. She was now always eagerly following Nu Chou, finding even the vast Temple too small for her adventures. Every day, Wu Wang would take a moment to chat with Xiao Ming, asking if she had a happy day and teaching her some principles of life. He was even beginning to seem more like a father with a daughter.
Since the trip to the Heaven Palace, although everything seemed smooth on the surface after he left the Prison Palace, many hidden dangers lurked behind this facade of tranquility. Wu Wang had never completely let his guard down, except for that fleeting moment when he kissed the Young Master, and his spiritual mind indulged in the sweetness, unable to extricate itself. Wu Wang always remembered that he had an archenemy lurking in the shadows, watching him like a venomous snake, ready to strike at any moment. He was talking about the Gold God!
The threat posed by the Head Manager was open and could be guarded against. The Head Manager's actions were all within the rules of the Heaven Palace; he was so constantly preoccupied with upholding the palace's majesty that his blunders were glaring. Since Emperor Shun wanted to protect him, the God of Spring, the Head Manager wouldn't truly try to take Wu Wang's life. But the Gold God, who knew no limits in her actions, made Wu Wang tense up at all times.
Sometimes, Wu Wang couldn't help but worry about the Young Master's safety. Every time Nu Chou and Xiao Ming went out, Wu Wang would also be distracted, watching out for the Gold God's sudden appearance. Additionally, whenever Wu Wang was free, he would hang a thread of Immortal Consciousness outside the Gold God's Temple, ensuring any slight movement there wouldn't escape his observation.
Now, with his Divine Realm developing rapidly and gaining some scale, he had introduced a new vulnerability. But this vulnerability was intentionally presented to Emperor Shun, not for the Gold God's benefit. Even if the Gold God personally took action against Wu Wang's Divine Realm and swept it clean, Wu Wang wouldn't be the least bit surprised. She truly was capable of anything.
The twenty-year agreement set by the Gold God might have seemed like a countdown for Wu Wang's peaceful days, but it was also a restriction on the Gold God, keeping her focus on the battle twenty years later. Unfortunately, the Gold God might strike earlier, and Wu Wang didn't plan to actually wait for twenty years. Men should exact revenge swiftly; even ten years is considered delayed. But at this stage, Wu Wang had to keep a low profile and gather more Divine Power to strengthen himself, while also waiting for the Star God's body to be fully repaired. Only then would he be confident in facing the Gold God.
Before that, how can I limit the Gold God's actions? Wu Wang wondered. The more active I become in the Heaven Palace, the more this hidden danger disturbs me, not allowing a moment's peace. He thought carefully, beginning to try and simplify the complex problem.
In the Heaven Palace, who could restrict the Gold God's actions? There was no point in hoping the Head Manager would do it; as the top aide, he could intimidate lesser gods and Main Gods, but his influence over the Strong Gods was limited. Besides, not teaming up with the Gold God was already the greatest kindness Wu Wang could expect from this potential brother-in-law. Only if the Heavenly Emperor or Xihe intervened might there be a chance to restrain the Gold God. Wu Wang quietly weighed his options, reassessing the plans he had made before.
The grand hall was quiet. Wu Wang sat at a desk in the corner, his thoughts flowing as gently as the surrounding Spiritual Power, passing slowly through his heart. There actually is a way. He lifted his hand to his chest, where the three small swords near his Primordial Spirit were emitting a faint glow.
「In Emperor's City, Wu Wang's Divine Realm had been 'renewed.'」
General Xiong San truly had a way. Slapping his forehead, he directly asked the Grand Elder to exert his power to move mountains and fill seas, digging out the Featherfalling God's entire Divine Realm. They shifted the original structures and creatures of the God of Spring's Divine World to all four sides, forcibly creating an equal expanse of ground. The Star God Guard swarmed forward. Those few minor gods who had already contemplated leaving looked somewhat disheartened and now had no choice but to retreat.
Once the Featherfalling God's Divine Realm was securely in place, it not only annexed an area spanning over two hundred miles but also conveniently absorbed the followers of several nearby minor gods. Furthermore, the Divine Realm's elevation stood dozens of zhang higher than the surrounding terrain, offering a defensive geographical advantage. Then, they placed the Treasure Toilet, meticulously crafted by Wu Wang himself, in the center of the Divine Realm. The wooden towers laboriously constructed by Hu Sheng also adorned the area at the foot of Wu Wang's statue, forming the 'nobility' zone within it.
At this moment, Wu Wang's over three hundred zhang tall statue seemed somewhat shabby amidst such a bustling Divine Realm. The Grand Elder's wisdom proved beneficial once again. He organized Xiong San and others to plan for a thousand-zhang tall statue for Wu Wang. Upon inquiring, they discovered that increasing the height of the main statue required an order from the Heaven Palace. Arbitrarily enlarging the statue might cause trouble for Wu Wang. Some matters called for boldness, while others required caution.
With followers increasing by thousands, even tens of thousands of times, a flood of tedious affairs followed. The Grand Elder and Da Yi were so busy they barely touched the ground; as soon as one task was finished, another would arrive. Fortunately, the Grand Elder had experience managing a Sect, and Da Yi had once been a highly esteemed senior Divine General in a certain Divine Realm. With General Xiong San providing intimidation at their side and hundreds of Divine General-level experts in the Star God Guard as support, they had the new God of Spring's Divine World running in impeccable order within just a month.
The Grand Elder and Da Yi impeccably managed all affairs. These ranged from the followers' most basic needs—food, drink, cough, daily life—and the selection and training of Soldiers, to the various rules within the Divine Realm, enhancing the followers' cultural refinement and spiritual demeanor, and preaching the God of Spring's glorious deeds.
Even amidst the busy work, Da Yi did not forget his own path to becoming stronger. He slept for just one shichen (two hours) each day, running back and forth while carrying a statue of Wu Wang dozens of zhang high. He exhausted himself daily before soaking in a tub filled with medicinal supplements and receiving guidance from the Grand Elder. Compared to their divine lord, he was more diligent by at least a hundredfold!
Through the Grand Elder, Wu Wang brought countless Spirit Pills and Spiritual Medicines from the Human Domain for Da Yi. During this busy month, Da Yi was pleasantly surprised to find that his physical strength had increased by ten percent, and his body had started to generate mottled Qi, allowing him to successfully step onto the path of cultivation. After finishing his medicated bath that day, Da Yi couldn't help but exclaim, "The method of becoming stronger given by the Lord is truly divine!"
The Grand Elder, who was feeling the pinch from those Spirit Pills and Spiritual Medicines, felt his lips twitch. He almost kicked Da Yi into a crevice—the kind you couldn't be pulled out of! This spendthrift! These resources were enough to cultivate eight or ten experts at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, yet he had only just stepped onto the path of cultivation and gained a bit of strength! Was great strength truly useful? The Grand Elder glanced at General Xiong San, who was in the distance lifting a small mountain to build his strength, and shook his head slightly. What a brute.
Da Yi wiped his body nearby, his increasingly defined muscle lines exuding a strong masculine charm. He smiled and asked, "Why haven't we seen Lord Yang Wudi recently?"
The Grand Elder stroked his beard and chuckled lightly, casually saying, "Don't worry about that fellow. He's probably in some Goddess's bed by now, his legs trembling so much he can't stand."
"Huh?" Da Yi was baffled, his eyes filled with confusion.
The Grand Elder smiled faintly and lightly steered the conversation away. "The Divine Realms are now stable. You can afford to take more time to enhance your own strength."
"Yes, Elder Miao is right."
Da Yi donned a robe and walked to the window of the high tower, gazing at the bustling 'city' below that was as dense as clouds and mist. As far as the eye could see, the clouds and mist stretched for dozens of miles.
A massive renovation project was gradually progressing under Hu Sheng's supervision. The 'city planning' Wu Wang had emphasized before was now being realized item by item. The safety of drinking water, the passages for underground sewage, and the repair of main roads and side streets all required time to be meticulously planned and implemented.
"Elder Miao, is the Featherfalling God truly asleep?" Da Yi inquired, somewhat anxiously.
"Asleep," the Grand Elder laughed. "Many reports have confirmed this. Our divine lord, in front of the Head Manager, forced the Featherfalling God into slumber."
"Could there be any hidden dangers?" Da Yi asked with a frown. "Could the Featherfalling God bear a grudge because of this and cause trouble for the Lord?"
The Grand Elder smiled but said nothing.
Puzzled, Da Yi watched the Grand Elder and then respectfully made a proper Daoist salutation. "Please enlighten me, Elder Miao."
"There's nothing much to teach you. It's just that you haven't visited the Human Domain, so you don't understand," the Grand Elder said. He slowly walked to the window, his aged hands on the sill, gazing into the distance at the divine statues on the horizon, which looked like a sparse forest. Under the sunlight, these statues towering over the earth were coated in a faint golden radiance.
Footsteps approached, and two Soldiers entered from the side, carrying away the dirty water to dispose of it. After they left, the Grand Elder said softly, "The Sect Master is actually the Heaven Palace's biggest enemy."
Da Yi was startled.
"I've told you before about the countless disputes between the Heaven Palace and the Human Domain. You should understand by now that the current relationship between the Human Domain and the Heaven Palace is essentially one of life and death. Yet, under the deterrence of forces from the Outer Sky, a delicate balance has been achieved."
"Indeed."
"The Sect Master," the Grand Elder sighed softly, then smiled, "is almost certainly the designated successor to the Human Emperor of the Human Domain. If the Sect Master cannot achieve his purpose in the Heaven Palace, if he cannot find a way for the Heaven Palace and the Human Domain to coexist, then there is only one path left for him."
"What is it?"
The Grand Elder said, "To become the Human Emperor and overthrow the Heaven Palace."
"What?!" Da Yi's eyes widened in shock, his voice trembling. "Overthrow..."
"Indeed," the Grand Elder said in a low voice. "The Sect Master's presence in the Heaven Palace is actually a certain compromise from Emperor Shun towards the Human Domain. The real deterrents for the Heaven Palace are the Human Emperor of the Human Domain and its many fearless, top-tier powerhouses. So, Da Yi, you need not worry about these matters. For at least several hundred years, the Sect Master will be safe in the Heaven Palace. A mere Featherfalling God is not worth our concern. The Sect Master's enemies are powerful beings like the Gold God, the Earth God, and the Head Manager. As the Sect Master's foundation in Emperor's City, the opponents we must consider are the Divine Realms of these Strong Gods."
Da Yi seemed greatly shaken, his breathing somewhat heavy.
"So, put in more effort," the Grand Elder said, patting Da Yi's arm encouragingly. "Don't wait until the Sect Master tells us to challenge those opponents while you're still just hiding behind and shooting arrows. The real formidable enemies are yet to come."
"Yes!" Da Yi nodded solemnly, his voice resolute. "Even if I train until not a single hair is left on my head, I must become a strong warrior, the Lord's true right-hand man!"
The Grand Elder nodded with a smile, but inwardly he sneered. His right-hand man? Where does that leave the Sleep God and our friend Xiao Jian?
"Young man, you still have a long way to go. Best get to your meditation!"
"Yes, sir!"
Da Yi chuckled and trotted over to a nearby cushion. Just as he sat down, he seemed hesitant to speak. A few figures slowly rose in his mind, but he quickly shook his head, dispelling these images from his thoughts. I haven't yet achieved any notable feats; how could I make any demands? He quickly calmed his heart, closed his eyes, and concentrated, feeling the flow of energy within his body and controlling the rhythm of his breath. Stronger, without rest!
「And thus, another half month passed.」
Within the God of Spring's Temple.
Wu Wang sat behind a desk, staring at the scenery of the Divine Realm passing by in the bronze mirror, and nodded with satisfaction. Being a Carefree Boss is indeed great. He didn't have to manage anything; he just gave a general direction, and the Grand Elder and the others would come up with a detailed plan, swiftly and orderly transforming the Divine Realm's environment.
Recently, Wu Wang had received a notification from the Heavenly Administrative Palace: he already had a portion of thought-transmuted Divine Power available for him to collect. This Divine Power could be accumulated continuously. Waiting a few years wouldn't be too late, and no one would pressure him even if he waited a century or a millennium. Going to collect it once a month wouldn't draw any comments either. Of course, the Heaven Palace preferred if the minor gods delayed collecting their share, storing their rightful Divine Power in the Pool of Divine Power. The reasoning here was much like the banks from Wu Wang's memory.
Once Wu Wang had enough followers and the thought power gathered by the statues reached a certain standard, the Heavenly Administrative Palace would permit him to increase the height of the statues. When the statues approached or exceeded a thousand zhang in height, and once Wu Wang secured an official position as a Main God in the Heaven Palace, he could establish a 'Pool of Divine Power Feng Chun Sub-Pool' in his God of Spring's Temple. The Divine Power attributed to Wu Wang would then continuously pour into this 'sub-pool,' ready for his use at any time, thus eliminating the need for him to visit the Heavenly Administrative Palace.
Truth be told, being a Main God in the Heaven Palace was quite comfortable—if the Human Domain didn't exist, that is. Main Gods in the Heaven Palace were targets for the Human Domain, as well as the primary targets whom those Human Domain experts with dwindling Lifespans wished to drag down with them in death. The Featherfalling God wasn't far from becoming a Main God of the Heaven Palace; a few thousand more years of accumulation would likely grant an opportunity for "promotion." Regrettably, he just had to send people to set fire and poison the Giant wood spirit…
Wu Wang closed the bronze mirror and stretched languidly. Immediately, soft footsteps sounded nearby. The Young Master approached, a sweet smile on her lips, her delicate hands clasped behind her back, walking with a light, bouncy step. She held a collection of poems Wu Wang had written for her and had just turned to the line, "halting the carriage to adore the maple forest at dusk."
She sat calmly across from Wu Wang, her proper posture exuding obedience, and said in a soft voice, "Um, there's something… I want to tell you."
Wu Wang's eyes lit up. The long-awaited "emotional disclosure" segment was finally here! He smiled and said, "Mm, I'm listening."
The Young Master bit her lip softly and whispered, "Actually, before this, I…"
"Is the God of Spring at home!"
Suddenly, a shout came from outside the temple, cutting off the Young Master's voice abruptly. Wu Wang's smile twitched slightly. He had already noticed that group of Divine Guards but hadn't expected their arrival to be so exquisitely timed!
"You should attend to important matters first!" The Young Master immediately tried to get up and leave.
But before she could make a move, Wu Wang quickly stepped around the desk, pushed her back down into her seat, and irritably shouted towards the temple exterior, "Not here!"
The group of Divine Guards instantly shivered and nearly fled.
Inside the temple, Wu Wang sat on the edge of his desk, looking down at the Goddess before him, so beautiful she moved his heart. He said warmly, "Your matter is the important one. I've been waiting for you to speak up for nearly a month now. Go on. I've noticed you seem to be pondering something lately. Is there something troubling you?"
"Is there?" The Young Master averted her gaze from Wu Wang, lightly biting her lip. "Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just… I went to see Lady Xihe earlier, and she accidentally divulged some information about you to me."
She stood up, speaking anxiously, "I didn't mean to pry, nor do I know what came over her, but she told me about… about that."
Wu Wang blinked, momentarily confused. About what? Xihe wouldn't have spilled the beans about my identity to the Young Master, would she? What is the Queen of Heaven thinking? Based on my previous analysis, weren't the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen of Heaven pleased to see my union with the Young Master, aiming to use her influence to restrain me? Did I guess wrong? Or does Xihe have some ulterior motive?
Wu Wang wondered aloud, "What did she tell you?"
The Young Master bit her lip lightly, her beautiful eyes filled with unease as she asked quietly, "Will you distance yourself from me because of this?"
"Shouldn't I be the one asking that question?" Wu Wang said softly. "You've accidentally uncovered some of my secrets. I should be the one worried that you might distance yourself from me because of it."
"I won't," she responded instinctively, then added earnestly, "I definitely won't."
A warmth spread through Wu Wang's heart. With a flick of his finger, the wooden chair behind her was pushed away by an invisible force, as if an unseen wall had suddenly appeared there. Consequently, Wu Wang leaned forward half a step. The Young Master instinctively moved back, only to find her body pressed against that invisible wall of energy. An arm reached out, blocking her path to the side and casually resting on her shoulder.
Wu Wang gazed at the Goddess before him, who was only about half a head shorter than himself. The anxiety in her eyes slowly receded, and the vibration of the Great Dao transformed into a sound resembling heartbeats. Their breaths intertwined, seemingly drawing them closer. The Young Master had already instinctively closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling with unease. Wu Wang would hesitate no longer… Understanding the Great Dao indeed required frequent reflection.
In a corner, one large and one small head peeked out from behind the curtains. Xiao Ming tilted her head, just about to ask why Daddy had cornered Mommy, when Nu Chou beside her quickly covered Xiao Ming's eyes and pulled her back. Not suitable for children, not suitable for children.
