This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 489 - 487: You Can Flaunt As You Please

Who am I?

Where am I?

Why did I end up here?

In the dead of night, myriad lights illuminated Liuli City.

Inside the uppermost hall of the spire where the Liuli god resided, Wu Wang looked at the group of Priests and Generals kneeling before him, his face full of confusion.

How had he and Jin Wei... suddenly ended up standing one on each side of the Liuli god?!

This reminded Wu Wang of the bizarre combinations in the legends of the Blue Star—[the Bodhisattva Guanyin with Sudhana and the Dragon Maiden], [Lao Tzu with the Golden Horn and Silver Horn], [the Bull Demon King with the Iron Fan and Jade Face].

It seemed like a strange assortment had been mixed in.

Wu Wang observed the kneeling members of the new Shrine Institute of the Luili Realm below, pondering the news he had just heard.

This matter wasn't directly related to Wu Wang. If one were to trace its origins, it really had to start from the creation of heaven and earth.

In short:

Over the past six months, a branch of the Celestial Fox Tribe—the ancient nation of Qingqiu—had been acting repeatedly along the border area, frequently harassing Human race towns. Just the other day, a direct conflict broke out between the Celestial Fox Tribe and the border guards, prompting this council meeting.

Originally, this matter was only reported to the Shrine Institute, and a decision from Wang Mianjin would have sufficed.

However, for some unknown reason, the Liuli god suddenly decreed that all nine Elders from the Shrine Institute come here to discuss the border problems with the Generals in command of the armies.

On the surface, it appeared that the Liuli god was personally managing the affairs of the entire Luili Realm, showing dissatisfaction with these Priests and Generals.

But in reality, after Wu Wang reflected on it for a while...

If the Liuli god later turned the conversation to him, it was certain that the Martial God was up to something behind the scenes and wanted to carry out some bizarre trial like, "Let's test this young man's talents beyond Martial Arts."

Wang Mianjin, kneeling on the ground, was giving a detailed report of the situation at the border.

The Liuli god's expression showed neither joy nor anger, and she seemed completely uninterested in such matters.

When Wang Mianjin was nearly done speaking, the Liuli god slightly raised her hand.

"All rise," she said.

The twenty-some people below slowly got to their feet, stooping their backs and knitting their brows, fearing that the Liuli god's gaze might fall on them.

The Liuli god said, "The matter of the border is an old problem of our Luili Realm. Why has the Heavenly Fox Clan caused such trouble this time?"

Everyone looked at each other.

This question had already been answered by Wang Mianjin just moments ago... Our own god simply hadn't been listening attentively!

Immediately, Wang Mianjin said, "Replying to the Great God, it's because the Heavenly Fox Clan heard rumors from other Divine Realms and believed that we would expel them from the border. Some members of the clan harbored dissatisfaction, hence the violent behavior."

"Oh?"

The Liuli god said indifferently, "Do you really plan to expel them?"

Wang Mianjin's Adam's apple quivered slightly, but he tried to keep his voice steady. "The Shrine Institute indeed has such a contingency plan, but we were preparing for the worst-case scenario. The specifics depend on... the results of this great competition. Great God, the Heavenly Fox Clan has not offered up the faith and tribute due to you these past years, which is also an important reason why we are prepared to expel them."

The Liuli god changed the subject. "Qing Shan, what do you think?"

Wu Wang's eyes were fixed straight ahead, but his pupils lacked any focus, as if he were brazenly daydreaming.

"AHEM!"

A Priest cleared his throat to remind him.

"COUGH! COUGH!"

Wang Mianjin tried to make more noise.

"COUGH! COUGH! COUGH! COUGH!"

A General almost coughed up his trachea.

"Oh?"

Wu Wang, startled by such a noise, finally snapped back to reality. A faint trace of Dao rhythm drifted around him, and his Martial Arts realm rose slightly.

The Priests, who initially had many objections to Wu Wang's impolite behavior, were now only left with admiration.

This young man... He could break through even while listening to such tedious political matters!

The Martial God lacks martial ethics! Wu Wang cursed inwardly and asked quietly, "What's happening?"

The Liuli god seemed not to take it seriously and even said, "Repeat it to him, starting from when you entered this place. This time, Qing Shan, you must listen carefully."

Wang Mianjin's legs went weak, and he felt parched and tongue-tied.

Wu Wang cast an apologetic glance, while the corners of the Liuli god's mouth formed a charming smile.

In the high clouds above, the burly Innate God was so delighted that he kept slapping his thighs and laughing heartily. "Brilliant, truly brilliant, this move of the Liuli god."

The Martial God continued to observe the Cloud Mirror, listening once again to the matters concerning the border of the Luili Realm.

The story began with the creation of the world—the Candle Dragon establishing the Land Beyond the Skies.

In those days, it was possible that the Candle Dragon directly tore off a piece of the Great Wilderness World, or when Emperor Shun constructed the ancient Heaven and Earth Seal, he isolated a portion of the Great Wilderness World, creating what is now known as the Land Beyond the Skies.

Therefore, every one of the Hundred Races in the Great Wilderness could find their 'kin' in the Land Beyond the Skies.

But the origin, foundation, and nature of the Human race are different from the Hundred Races, resulting in the Human race once again overwhelmingly defeating the Hundred Races in the Land Beyond the Skies.

Furthermore, Emperor Suiren had once caused a great commotion in the Land Beyond the Skies, leaving behind spiritual cultivation methods, as well as the Martial Cultivation Path opened by the Martial God, which were more compatible and benevolent towards the Human race.

After an entire fifth divine era of development, the Land Beyond the Skies has also become the main stage for the Human race.

The Twelve Realms of the Martial God are known as the 'Little Human Domain,' and this idea stands out especially in the Martial God's Twelve Realms.

Due to incomplete Dao rules, the Land Beyond the Skies cannot support too many living beings.

Using divine power, the Martial God created small worlds that continuously supply food, medicine, cloth, minerals, and so on, to maintain the prosperity and stability of the Martial God's Twelve Realms.

In recent years, the Luili Realm has been at a disadvantage in several great competitions of the Twelve Realms. For the past one or two hundred years, the allocated resources have not been enough to sustain the consumption of the major cities in the Luili Realm. Reports have emerged that the Luili Realm has to remove other races, and the borders of the Luili Realm have started to become unstable, particularly the southwest borders that do not adjoin other Martial God Worlds.

The turmoil within the Celestial Fox Tribe originates from this.

General Wang Mianjin paused in his speech and looked up at Wu Wang to ask in a low voice, "Lord Qing Shan, do you understand?"

"I understand," Wu Wang replied, "but what does this have to do with the cultivation of Martial Arts?"

Everyone present couldn't help but reveal meaningful smiles.

The Liuli god then asked in return, "Qing Shan, let me ask you, why do you cultivate?"

"To become stronger," Wu Wang answered decisively, "so that in any situation, I have the strength to protect those I wish to protect."

Jin Wei nodded continually at his side.

The Liuli god was rendered speechless for a moment, carefully scrutinizing Wu Wang's expression, trying to discern whether he was pretending to be ignorant or truly possessed such a pure youthful nature.

The Liuli god spoke gently, "That's a good ambition, but the path of martial cultivation isn't just about understanding Martial Techniques and figuring out how to absorb Spiritual Power to reach the peak. A true powerhouse not only has the capability to influence Heaven and Earth but also understands the changes of Yin and Yang, knows the grand trends, the principles of justice, maintains benevolence and righteousness, and preserves the roots of goodness. Martial Artists aren't just about making themselves stronger. There's truth in what you said: growing stronger is to protect those and what you wish to protect. But Qing Shan, sometimes you can broaden your heart a bit more."

This...

Wu Wang took a light breath, as the Liuli god's smile became even more radiant.

I think I've got it, Wu Wang nodded, having tentatively found the answer to 'that question.'

The Liuli god's sudden summoning of them was just the Martial God seizing the opportunity to give him a trial regarding the border affairs. Shirking wouldn't work; the Liuli god was just following the Martial God's orders.

Wu Wang said, "Your Divinity, please give your command."

After contemplating briefly, the Liuli god said slowly, "From this moment, I ordain the Martial Artist Qing Shan as the special Divine Envoy, with full authority to manage all matters concerning the border Celestial Fox Tribe. Qing Shan, I know you are mature beyond your years, unlike the average youth, but remember during this mission to think thrice before acting. The existence or extinction of the Celestial Fox Tribe, and where they head from here, hinges upon your single thought. Do not disappoint that great one who cares about you."

With the Goddess speaking so plainly, Wu Wang had few concerns.

Wu Wang bowed in salute and said with a smile, "I'm just going to listen to what each party has to say." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Very well. Jin Wei stays. The rest of you may leave."

The Liuli god waved her hand slightly, and everyone felt the flicker of light and shadow before realizing they were back on the plaza outside the spire.

The Priests hurried to kneel and bid a ritual farewell. Wang Mianjin immediately went to Wu Wang's side to whisper some arrangements for later. Wu Wang gave a brief response, and they agreed to discuss in detail at General Wang's manor later on.

Wu Wang actually felt too tired to complain.

He had been avoiding the political affairs of the Celestial Court... well, AHEM!

In order to solve the problems of the Outer Sky properly and preserve the Power of Living Beings from both worlds as much as possible, he personally descended to the Land Beyond the Skies and secretly started his cultivation from scratch.

However, before his cultivation was halfway done, he was once again targeted by an Innate God and started doing these strange things beyond cultivation.

Could this really be his destiny?

Under the spire of the gods, Wu Wang wandered around aimlessly for a while, then shook his head with a light sigh and walked toward a few snack shops he frequented, hands clasped behind his back.

First, fill the stomach before anything else.

At the top of the spire, Jin Wei hesitated several times but still couldn't help but say, "Teacher, I also want to go with my brother..."

"There's no need," the Liuli god said with a smile. "You will come with me later to see an important person. We will be sitting on clouds, floating right above his head."

Jin Wei was full of surprise. "Can people sit on clouds?"

"Of course, that's a Divine Art."

The Liuli god raised her hand and ruffled Jin Wei's hair, laughing. "You little girl, your heart is truly with your brother. He's not going to suddenly run off, is he?"

Jin Wei's face turned slightly red, but she nodded and said yes, then snuggled next to the Liuli god, lost in thought.

"Teacher, will brother fall in love with other women?"

"Hmm? Why would you ask such a thing?"

"I'm growing up too slowly, and women like Sister Fu Er are very tempting," Jin Wei said, looking down at her chest and wrapping her collar tighter. "I don't know if mine will turn out any good."

The Liuli god chuckled softly and tapped her little Disciple on the head.

Somehow, she was growing more and more fond of this little one, who was mischievous and clever, and you never knew what she might say next.

"Don't worry. With me here, Divine Arts can solve anything."

"Wouldn't that be unnatural?"

"Do you think, under natural circumstances, someone could develop in *this area* without gaining weight elsewhere? Everyone uses some sort of method."

A bright light filled Jin Wei's large eyes.

At nightfall, Wu Wang left Wang Mianjin's residence and returned to the large estate not far away. This was essentially his foothold in Liuli City. Uncle Shan, Aunt Qing, and his martial brothers and sisters all lived in this large estate. Arriving at this time, he would be just in time for dinner.

Wu Wang deliberately slowed his pace, pondering deeply about the affairs of the Celestial Fox Tribe in his heart.

He had just received news from Wang Mianjin that his eldest martial sister, Chun Luan, was currently on the front lines facing off against the Celestial Fox Tribe.

Because the Celestial Fox Tribe had suddenly become aggressive, the situation on the entire frontier was highly tense.

Of course, because they had made ample preparations ahead of time, there was no need to worry about Chun Luan's safety.

Wang Mianjin candidly admitted that the entire turmoil of the Celestial Fox Tribe had been calculated by the Shrine Institute in advance.

Food was scarce, and it could only be prioritized for supply to the large cities. The choice made by the Shrine Institute of the Luili Realm was, in fact, to expel the several hundred thousand members of the Celestial Fox Tribe and take over the fertile land they occupied.

By doing so, they could then sustain several million more citizens.

Wu Wang also asked Wang Mianjin why they didn't just let the Celestial Fox Tribe produce food, wondering why they had to create such a big fuss.

Wang Mianjin spoke of this matter with some helplessness; most of the fertile land of the Celestial Fox Tribe was lying idle as they continued to live by hunting, neither willing to accept the farming technology of the Human race nor willing to relinquish their tribal lands.

Of course, that was just 'one side of the story' from Wang Mianjin and the Shrine Institute.

The Shrine Institute had started gathering large troops near the territories of the Celestial Fox Tribe years ago. Two to three hundred thousand troops were amassed near the tribe, and they had deliberately leaked the news that they intended to expel the Celestial Fox Tribe.

The Celestial Fox Tribe immediately broke into several factions and began to argue nonstop.

The most conservative voices called for proactively leaving the Luili Realm.

The most radical voices called for starting a direct war with the Luili Realm, to give the Human race a resounding slap in the face and preserve the last bit of dignity of the Heavenly Fox Clan.

The ones who attacked the frontier garrisons belonged to the latter, aiming to push the situation to an irretrievable state.

As for what benefit such actions brought the Celestial Fox Tribe? They gained spiritual consolation.

Unconsciously clasping his hands behind his back, Wu Wang considered the possible solutions to the issues of the Celestial Fox Tribe.

One of the main reasons he concerned himself so much was that the conflict between the Celestial Fox Tribe and the Luili Realm was almost a miniature version of the future disputes between the Great Wilderness Human Domain and the Hundred Races.

The Celestial Court was too heavily influenced by the Human Domain's nature, and the sense of belonging the Human race had for the Celestial Court would inevitably squeeze out other races.

Although it was still uncertain whether they would be able to smoothly survive the great calamity, once they did, these problems would definitely emerge and become incredibly intense.

Wu Wang built the Blood Sea, and then constructed the Six Paths of Reincarnation on the foundation of the Blood Sea, also with this consideration—to blur the boundaries between the Human race and the Hundred Races.

A flickering torchlight caught his eye, and Wu Wang realized that his current posture was too mature. He made some adjustments.

As soon as he stepped into his home, he heard the sound of a bell by his ear, and a faint mist emanated from the depths of his main body.

From within the mist, the light-hearted girl leaped out, her peach blossom eyes brimming with laughter as she cooed to Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit, "Master, the body for Yun Zhongjun is ready!"

"Speak properly!"

Wu Wang's small Primordial Spirit figure opened its eyes, and a sudden surge of inexplicable divine majesty appeared, startling Zhong into trembling.

Quietly grumbling, Zhong said, "Master, isn't the Divine Soul of your main body a bit too strong?"

"Is it?"

Wu Wang smiled. "Heavenly Dao is growing stronger, and I'm simply taking the opportunity to grow stronger as well. What kind of avatar have you prepared for Brother Yun Zhongjun?"

"HEE HEE HEE."

A glint flashed in Zhong's eyes, her cheeks betraying her mischievous intent.

Wu Wang suddenly had a bad feeling. "Is it another fool?"

"Well, your avatars need to maintain purity, so they definitely need to be cultivated from a young age. Without the main soul, their behavior will surely be monotonous and quite silly, you know."

Wu Wang then asked, "Or did you alter the timeline in the Land Beyond the Skies, adding a person at some time in the past?"

Leaning close to Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit, Zhong whispered, "Actually, when I was creating this avatar for you last time, I prepared several backup avatars as well, in case this one died in battle. This time, it was just perfect to use one for Lord Yun Zhongjun. They all have fictitious main souls. For the first seventeen years, they're essentially muddle-headed, with weak intelligence, but capable of living normally. By extracting their fictitious main souls, Lord Yun Zhongjun can descend perfectly."

"Then go ahead," Wu Wang laughed. "You always do things thoroughly... But why do your eyes seem to be shifty?"

"The wind made my eyes squint!"

"And now why are they bulging?"

"Big eyes make one look lively."

"Hurry up and show me the avatar you've prepared," Wu Wang said calmly. "I always feel you're setting a trap for Brother Yun Zhongjun."

"HEE HEE, how could that be? Take a look!"

A series of 'DING DING DING DING's popped from Zhong's little mouth; with a wave of her hand, a phantom appeared before Wu Wang.

Behold the avatar!

Too lovely to fully praise, her true nature is that of a nation-toppling beauty.

A willowy figure, delicate as duckweed lips, and lightly curled long hair paired with a warm yellow dress, exuding an inexplicable sense of languor; the exaggerated curves seemed to be an interpretation of the very word 'figure'.

Such a beautiful woman!

The Heavenly Emperor secretly admired in his heart, then turned to look at Zhong.

Zhong looked up at the sky.

"The avatar is a woman?"

"Don't you think it's more striking this way? I assure you, no one would think that the mighty Qi God, the God of Yun Meng, the Heavenly God Yun Zhongjun, would have an avatar of a charming woman!"

Zhong earnestly explained, "It's more conducive to staying hidden!"

"Brother Yun Zhongjun is inherently a very conservative male deity," Wu Wang said seriously. "Don't mess around. Change the avatar."

"This, um."

"What is it?" Wu Wang glared. "Show me the other avatars right now!"

"Master, I have something else... Your gaze is so frightening, Master! Alright, alright, I'll show them."

Zhong took a few steps back, her little hands fluttering, and beside the enchanting woman, several figures appeared.

Wu Wang looked intently.

Wow, lolitas, mature women, Valkyries, the frail and delicate type...

Wu Wang's mouth twitched wildly. Is Zhong hell-bent on playing a joke on Brother Yun Zhongjun? Still, these avatars are all along my aesthetic lines.

Wait a moment, one detail... He recalled Zhong's words: 'I also prepared several backup avatars for when your avatar died in battle.'

Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit leaped up. As Zhong cried out for her master, she quickly dashed toward the depths of the mist, while Wu Wang's small Primordial Spirit figure whooshed out in chase.

"Master! Listen to my explanation, Master! It's quite normal for the loser to wear women's clothing, isn't it? Don't, Master! I won't dare again! Don't change my Zhong framework sketch; can't I just be wrong, Master? Ah, a Zhong without ears is really too ugly!"

In the mists of time at the edge of the River of Years, Zhong's screams echoed for a full hour.