This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 387 - 385 The Abducted Heng’e

Da Yi ran away? Wu Wang truly hadn't expected that. In the time it took him to share a meal at Chang Xi's place, the Grand Elder would use the communication Jade Talisman to give him such a huge surprise. What happened? Why did he suddenly just run away?

To completely subdue this sun-shooting Divine General, it seems I really have to go through some twists and turns.

Inside the God of Spring's Temple, Wu Wang changed out of the robe he had just been wearing. He sniffed it lightly. Its fragrance was overwhelming, but beneath this scent was something that made Wu Wang's Dao Heart revolt. He didn't know where the smell came from, but to be safe, he threw the robe into a paper-burning brazier and casually tossed in a ball of divine fire to burn it.

The banquet with the Moon God couldn't be said to be tasteless—it was more akin to chewing wax. Chang Xi was probably just putting on an act, catering to Emperor Shun's stance, setting an example for the gods and inviting them to befriend him, the 'Conferred God' from the Human Domain. The political overtones were quite thick.

At the banquet, Chang Xi had merely offered some complimentary remarks, called upon dancers to perform, and even proposed gifting Wu Wang two troupes of musicians and dancers, fearing he would be bored in the Heaven Palace. Wu Wang, of course, declined politely, mentioning that he needed to tend to the God of Death and that his cultivation could not be neglected. So he went through the motions for a few hours, and then the banquet came to an end, leaving Wu Wang with that somewhat unpleasant scent on him.

"Why did you burn the clothes?"

The curtains swayed, and the Young Master emerged from the corner.

Her narrow sleeves complemented the frost and snow, while her jocular words adorned her elegant brows;

Her ever-intensifying grace and soft beauty would probably cause even the most steadfastly pure-hearted cultivators to skip a beat upon seeing her.

"It got a smell on it that I didn't like." Wu Wang looked at the Young Master and smiled. "I am going to Emperor's City for a bit. Want to come along?"

The Young Master had already calmed her mood, and she replied softly, "Let's go together then. I just happened to have something to finish saying to you."

"Let's hurry, before Xiao Ming catches us."

Wu Wang conjured a cloud, pulled the Young Master up, and they flew off, vanishing into thin air before Xiao Ming could catch up.

Getting to Emperor's City was just a matter of stepping through a 'cloud' portal. The Young Master didn't hesitate and went on to emit a whispering voice transmission about her encounter with Xihe.

After that, the Young Master's petite face showed a hint of perplexity, and she voiced in a murmur, "Your mother... is she the Ice God?"

"Yes," Wu Wang laughed. "I only came to know of this later."

The perplexity on the Young Master's face deepened. Just when Wu Wang anxiously thought she would be upset at him for concealing the truth, which could lead to a rift between them, the Young Master couldn't help but mutter, "If that's the case, she's technically my junior, having been born years after me. Normally, if your parents were both mortals, there'd be nothing amiss. But suddenly discovering your mother's identity... it does feel a bit odd, doesn't it?"

Wu Wang breathed a sigh of relief. Good grief, her worries are always unrelated to the actual issue!

"We'd best keep to our own affairs."

Wu Wang laughed softly, a touch of emotion in his eyes as he explained in a voice transmission, "The matters here are quite complicated. Once the news leaks, it will certainly cause an uproar. If the gods of the Heaven Palace start to fear, leading to an irretrievable situation, the whole world may be turned upside down. However, there is one thing I'd like you to know."

The Young Master answered seriously, "Yes, I'm listening closely."

"I am of the human race," Wu Wang transmitted. "My mother bore me in the role of a human priestess, and I'm a standard member of the human race, having grown up in the Northern Wilderness and cultivated in the Human Domain."

The Young Master nodded thoughtfully. "I will keep that in mind. Is there anything else I need to remember?"

"The Star God is dead."

The Young Master immediately froze on the cloud.

"I killed him."

Wu Wang seemed to be talking about a minor, inadvertent event. "This is a secret not even the Heavenly Emperor knows. He thinks it was my mother who killed the Star God, but it wasn't. The last remnant of the Star God's soul fused into my God's Mansion."

"This!?" Her bright and beautiful eyes widened, filled with shock as she looked at Wu Wang.

Wu Wang snapped his fingers in front of her, and the Young Master immediately came back to her senses.

"Come," Wu Wang extended his right hand, "let me tell you slowly."

The Young Master subconsciously placed her left hand in Wu Wang's palm and, when he gently held it, she also held onto his hand in return.

Wu Wang sighed softly, pushing the story back to the beginning.

The Star God battled the Candle Dragon and eventually cast it out of Heaven and Earth. The Star God himself was gravely injured and rested in the Northern Wilderness. Wary of Emperor Shun and the Heaven Palace, he maintained a distance, not allowing any Divine Spirits to step foot in the Northern Wilderness...

The journey to Emperor's City was not far, and Wu Wang was also concerned about his 'Sun Shooting Divine General.' He tried to be as concise as possible, explaining the causes and consequences of the Star God's fall and the roles his mother and he played in the matter to the Young Master.

The Young Master seemed overwhelmed, her little face alternating between conflict and admiration. When she heard that Wu Wang had surpassed the Star God in the discourse on the Dao, her eyes were full of shock and confusion.

By the time they neared the God of Spring's barrier, Wu Wang had made clear the causes and consequences.

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Digest this slowly later, for I still have some affairs to deal with."

Having said this, Wu Wang voluntarily released the Young Master's delicate hand, about to bow his head and fly towards the Grand Elder coming to greet them, when he felt that delicate hand suddenly reach forward, grabbing his wrist.

"Wait a moment."

The Young Master called out softly.

Wu Wang's expression became somewhat complex, as if he was awaiting a verdict.

The Young Master lowered her head slightly, her long hair falling over her chest, her expression indiscernible. She had always thought that the Heaven Palace was now peaceful and that the only threats to the creatures between Heaven and Earth were the inflating private desires of the Divine Spirits within the Heaven Palace...

Below, the Grand Elder, seeing this, calmly turned away, inwardly sighing about the benefits of youth.

"What's wrong?" Wu Wang faced away from her and asked slowly.

The Young Master looked down and asked, "The Ice God is a subordinate of the Candle Dragon. In the future, will you allow the Candle Dragon to return to Heaven and Earth?"

"Do you mind that a lot?" Wu Wang asked in return.

"That would mean innumerable deaths and injuries to living beings, and the order of Heaven and Earth would be overthrown." She raised her head slowly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes, and whispered, "I can hardly imagine that scenario. If the living beings being born now are destined to suffer such hardships, I would rather have my Great Dao sealed away and let the creatures of Heaven and Earth live out their years in peace."

The Young Master didn't even know what she was saying; the sudden influx of information was so overwhelming, making her feel dizzy. But she still spoke softly, "If that's the case, I might, might... stand in opposition to you..."

The atmosphere on the cloud seemed to freeze.

No one knew what they were discussing via voice transmission, but from their looks, one could guess something.

Had a quarrel?

The Grand Elder stroked his beard and pondered, shaking his head inwardly. What's so great about Innate Gods anyway? Although their charm is extraordinary and not found in the mortal world, they are still Divine Spirits, after all. Look, if it were our daughter, Xiao Miao, with the Sect Master right now, she definitely wouldn't quarrel. She'd surely be completely obedient and supportive of the Sect Master's great endeavors!

Just then, laughter suddenly came from Wu Wang on the cloud.

The Grand Elder looked up and then hurriedly bowed his head.

When the laughter rang out, the Young Master felt a bit regretful. She realized that she could have spoken more tactfully; the events hadn't even happened yet, and she had already presupposed a position. But as the laughter sounded and Wu Wang turned to glance at the Young Master, the increasingly determined smile that blossomed on his face was so bright that the Young Master subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

"What are you thinking about?"

Wu Wang lifted his finger and tapped hard on the Young Master's forehead. She yelped, covering her head, and couldn't help but look a bit pitiful when she frowned.

Wu Wang transmitted with a laugh, "I've said that I've never deceived you. There are just some things I cannot tell you. What I told you today is only one of those things. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"I will establish a foothold in the Heaven Palace, change the Heaven Palace, and change the order. I will follow the path of our predecessor Fu Xi, add more humanity to the Heavenly Emperor, Emperor Shun, and seek a way for the Human Domain and Heaven Palace to coexist.

"What I'm fighting for is to protect my tribe in the Northern Wilderness and the order of the Human Domain that I cherish.

"Rest assured. I will not sell my life for any powerful god. Emperor Shun is out of the question, the Candle Dragon even more so. As for Senior Shen Nong... he doesn't need me to sell my life for him either.

"What I strive for is my life and my ideals."

The Young Master's eyes were full of emotion. She pursed her lips and chuckled, the chaotic thoughts at the bottom of her heart dissipating into nothingness at this moment, and she gently acknowledged him.

Seeing that Wu Wang was about to go down to meet the Grand Elder, the Young Master deliberately lagged behind by half a step and followed on her cloud.

Meanwhile, Wu Wang's smile gradually faded.

"Has Da Yi been brought back?"

"Sect Master, Da Yi and the elderly man who came looking for him have been detained in the Divine Realm," answered the guard.

"Hmm," Wu Wang said indifferently. "This guy, talking about writing off his past self, in the end, still wants to seek refuge elsewhere. It really makes this minor god of the Heaven Palace feel deeply saddened."

The Grand Elder chuckled, hearing from the Sect Master's tone that he was not truly angry.

"There must be some hidden circumstances," said the Grand Elder. "How about I go ask without your presence first?"

"No need." Wu Wang raised his hand and straightened his sleeves. "Without rules, there can be no order. Beat him up first—don't hit too hard, nor too light. After that's done, bring him to see me. Bring that Rabbit Tribe old man who came calling for him over first."

"Understood."

The Grand Elder bowed and took the order, turning into a blood-red light and shooting back to the Divine Realm.

Wu Wang and the Young Master descended together to the highest tower in the God of Spring's Divine World. Maidens and guards came forward to greet them, offering fruits and sweets, and stationed themselves outside the tower. With the explosive growth of the Divine Realm, there was naturally no shortage of hands. Indeed, one wonders whether it was the Grand Elder or Xiong San who arranged it, but the Maidens here were all graceful and beautiful women from the Hundred Races.

For appearances' sake? It should be so.

...

Da Yi was beaten black and blue. He seemed to have injuries all over, but these wounds had avoided his vital spots. They were just flesh wounds that could be healed with an elixir.

When Da Yi was brought before Wu Wang, the strong man's legs bent, his powerful frame trembled, and he knelt down with a THUD.

The Young Master frowned slightly, thoughtfully, curious to see how Wu Wang would deal with the matter.

Da Yi said with a trembling voice, "Sir! I have failed the trust you placed in me."

Wu Wang sat with a gloomy expression in front of the screen, the several dishes on a low table before him untouched.

"You ran off by yourself?" Wu Wang muttered to himself.

Da Yi closed his eyes tightly, letting out a sigh, but did not offer any explanation.

Wu Wang's voice was somewhat uncertain, "And you left a letter for General Xiong San, saying you could no longer serve this place."

"Yes, sir," Da Yi's voice caught a little.

"Da Yi, oh Da Yi."

Wu Wang slapped his knees, slowly stood up, and walked over to Da Yi, looking down at this increasingly robust man. "I ask myself, I haven't treated you poorly."

Da Yi buried his head even lower, his body shaking slightly.

In the corner knelt the Rabbit Tribe elder, who had two rabbit ears and short brown hair. He seemed to want to speak but hesitated. General Xiong San, standing next to him, glared at him, and the old man hastily bowed his head.

Wu Wang circled around Da Yi, sighing. "Before I ask for your reasons, I should give you a choice. If you want to leave this place, you can. I'm not some cruel sovereign. I just need to take back the power you gained from me and return you to that crippled state you were in before. Do you have any objections?"

Da Yi's body trembled for a moment before he sighed, "My lord, Da Yi's death is of little significance, but please grant Da Yi three days. If I can manage to survive after three days, I will take my own life before you! I swear by this oath, if I violate it, may heaven and earth punish me, and may I die a terrible death!"

Wu Wang scornfully laughed. "Heh, you can't bear to part with that power of yours?"

"My lord, Da Yi just! Just!" Da Yi raised his head to look at Wu Wang, those eyes filled with pain and anger, and an inexplicable despair. "I have never thought of betraying you, my lord. My life is yours! But I have no choice. I want to rescue her, and I can only go by myself… I know this is disloyal to you, my lord. I have resolved that even if by some fluke I can free her from suffering, I will pay with my death to atone, my lord!"

"Her? Who?"

"The maiden Heng'e!" the Rabbit Tribe elder cried out tremulously. "It's the maiden Heng'e!"

Heng'e? Wu Wang frowned at the elder, muttering, "I thought you weren't going to say anything?"

"Divine Lord," the elder shivered, his voice trembling, "It was Da Yi who instructed me. I dared not disclose this matter to the lords!"

"Nonsense!" Xiong San, the general, sat with his legs wide open, radiating an imposing aura, and snorted, "Do you know how many soldiers and horses our Young Master has at his command? Afraid? How is that word even written?"

"My lord!" The Rabbit Tribe elder sighed helplessly, his crimson beastly eyes full of resignation. "This matter is certainly beyond what the Divine Lords can manage. We were just thinking that maybe we could create some disturbance, make the other side wary of repercussions, concerned for their god's reputation, and return my poor daughter to me."

The Young Master suddenly spoke from the side, her voice calming, "In this vast Heaven and Earth, in Emperor's City, guarded by hundreds of divinities from the Heaven Palace, could there really be such brazenly rampant pests? Just say it. To which Divine Spirit's family does the other party belong?"

Wu Wang suddenly felt a surge of foreboding.

The Rabbit Tribe elder sighed, just about to speak, when he was frightened into silence by the fierce look Da Yi shot him as he turned his head. The elder bowed his head, not daring to speak.

"Da Yi, you say it," the Young Master ordered, standing up. "If your friend has been abducted, and you are in the right, why be afraid? Is the Heaven Palace no longer a place where reason prevails?"

"Ahem." Wu Wang cleared his throat, walked up in front of Da Yi, and said soothingly, "Da Yi, how about we make a deal?"

"My lord, what are you suggesting…"

Wu Wang squatted down slowly, meeting Da Yi's gaze. "I can help you."

"I do not need my lord's assistance!" Da Yi gave a bitter smile, his eyes even carried a plea. "Please, let me go by myself. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I will not engage them directly."

"What can you do by yourself?" Wu Wang said soothingly. "The one you're after has such high status and a great reputation that you don't even dare tell me about them. How many divine generals will they have? Will they protect the perpetrator? If you go, it's a path to certain death. And incidentally, the 'her' you're trying to save might suffer inhuman torment because of it. Speak up, stop hesitating."

"My lord… Just say it, say it! My lord, if you know who it is, then please don't concern yourself with me!" The man's eyes brimmed with tears. He bowed his head, sighed heavily, and prostrated on the ground, silent.

Wu Wang looked towards the Rabbit Tribe elder at his side, who said with a trembling voice, "Divine Lord, my unfortunate daughter was taken by a Divine General from the Moon God's Divine Realm. According to them, only women with beautiful faces are taken to the Moon God's Realm, and once a woman is taken there, she… never comes back out!"

The Moon God? Xiong San's eyes bulged. He turned to look out the window at the most majestic statue covering half the sky—the statue of the Heavenly Emperor—as well as at the statue of the Goddess to the south.

Xiong San muttered, "The one who took Da Yi's beloved is the Heavenly Emperor's little wife?"

The entire pavilion fell silent enough to hear a pin drop.