This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 529 - 527 The Warning of the Water God

Wu Wang did not stay too long in the Martial God World.

After a brief reunion with Jin Wei for two months, Wu Wang shouldered his pack, ready to leave his teacher's domain—the realm of the Martial God—and embark on the next phase of his long journey.

This time, he had to act in secret and could not afford to expose his movements lightly. The head of the Candle Dragon could appear above him at any moment.

Wu Wang was also uncertain whether Emperor Shun had recognized him. However, according to the unchanging theorem of 'Assume the worst, but take any turn of events as a pleasant surprise,' Wu Wang assumed that Emperor Shun had indeed recognized him. With this assumption, both parties had once again entered a phase of open cards. The difference was, this time, Emperor Shun did not have many cards left in his hand.

In the midst of the mountains, Wu Wang flew close to the ground with Longsword on his back, so that even if strong gods carefully searched the land, they could only detect ripples as faint as a strand of hair gliding across silk.

Reaching the top of a mountain, Wu Wang stopped, turned around, and glanced at the bright lights of Liuli City, sighing softly in his heart.

After settling these tedious matters, I shall spend more time with you.

Wu Wang recalled the deep reluctance in Jin Wei's eyes when he was about to leave, her slightly stubborn pout, and her light huff…

What could the Heavenly Emperor do? For the sake of the greater good, even the Heavenly Emperor couldn't indulge in gentle comforts forever.

This time, I will utterly crush Emperor Shun!

And along the way, I'll resolve the lingering problems of the old Divine Era that Emperor Shun failed to handle, making them disappear without a trace!

With such resolve in his heart, Wu Wang turned, took a step, and his figure darted into the night, disappearing without a trace after a few bounds.

Next, this incarnation of his would travel the Outer Sky world in the guise of a disciple of the Martial God, carrying the Martial God's token to contact Innate Gods worthy of an alliance. Be it through persuasion or through deceit, Wu Wang needed to build an alliance in the shortest possible time. This was to be an alliance composed of Outer Sky gods, one that could unite at the 'appropriate' time. Even if these Divine Spirits didn't dare to directly confront the Candle Dragon, they had to at least shout slogans supporting the crusade against him. Otherwise, if he directly recruited these Innate Gods in the name of the Heavenly Dao, offering them the same status as the gods of the Celestial Court, how could the Celestial Court gods be convinced?

Therefore, Wu Wang needed to establish a common formidable enemy.

The secret schemes of the Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun were enough to compel these Innate Gods to fight back for their survival. When flames of resistance against the Candle Dragon were ignited from all directions in the Outer Sky, dawn would eventually break on the horizon. By then, a relatively whole Outer Sky world would become Wu Wang's living force to confront the upcoming great calamity.

Everything was for Crossing Tribulation. All effort was for transcending oneself, yet it wasn't solely about one's own transcendence.

"Zhong?"

"Ah, right here!"

"Arrange a schedule for me. Make a list and an assessment of these Innate Gods."

"Right o! I'll get it pronto! I already started on that for you yesterday and will bring it to you in a jiffy!"

Wu Wang's mouth twitched slightly. It wasn't clear if today's Zhong smelled of braised chicken, roasted duck, or some other muddled scent. But he could sense she had indeed been idly guarding the River of Time, and it must have been truly rather boring for her.

「Wu Wang had not been gone long.」

Above Liuli City, on a white cloud.

The Goddess of Fortune, dressed in a black-and-white striped miniskirt, watched in the direction where Wu Wang had disappeared. Because her Divine Power had not fully recovered and her Great Dao was only just beginning to revive, she couldn't actually track Wu Wang's exact whereabouts. She merely had a vague sense that he had fled in this direction.

However, the Goddess of Fortune was reluctant to leave for a long time, her thoughts evident in her expressions, making them increasingly gloomy.

Of course, she was not enamored with this Martial Artist, Qing Shan. It was purely because she felt that this man's actions were an insult to the intelligence of the Foreign Gods!

The night breeze brushed past, making her miniskirt cling closer to her figure and further accentuating her charm and grace.

"BURP!"

A familiar hiccup sound came from the side. The Water God, having transformed into human form, drifted over on a cloud, his round belly nearly bursting open his robe.

Once the two clouds joined together, the Water God laboriously shuffled a couple of steps before clutching his belly and catching his breath.

"The Martial God is right. I should really get moving."

"Just who exactly is he?" The Goddess of Fortune suddenly spoke out, her eyes becoming somewhat sharp.

However, the Water God, completely at ease, smacked his lips and said with a smile, "Does that matter?"

"Doesn't it matter?"

"He is Qing Shan, a martial artist, a living creature." The Water God said with a smile, "Aren't these enough? Or do you have to prove that he is the envoy of Eastern Emperor Taiyi, or perhaps the incarnation of Eastern Emperor Taiyi himself, to be reassured? That's already meaningless, my dear."

Just at that moment, the Water God's brow twitched, sensing a mysterious and obscure Dao melody watching over this place. He didn't resist but rather allowed the melody to probe.

The Goddess of Fortune clenched her fist slightly and let out a breath as if dispelling the frustration in her heart. She cursed, "I should have thought of it long ago! The only one who could drain all my divine power, leaving me weak and languid after overextending my Great Dao, would be..."

"The fact that he allowed you to guess already shows he trusts you a great deal," the Water God said with a smile. "Who he actually is has little impact on the current situation. Our only method to confront the Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun and save the Outer Sky world is to unite the gods and ally with the Celestial Court."

"Water God, when did you learn of this?" The Goddess of Fortune asked with a frown, her gaze slightly hostile. Being deceived by a trusted elder is naturally not a pleasant feeling.

The Water God's face showed a hint of regret as he stood in the night wind and fell silent for a while before speaking softly, "The first time I saw him, I recognized who he was; it was in an inconspicuous little town, where he was holding Jin Wei's hand.

"His disguise was extremely clever; in fact, I shouldn't have been able to spot any flaw. But his gaze was just too serene. When I patted his shoulder and he turned to look at me, his expression was perfect—a hint of astonishment, a touch of confusion, and a spark of eager curiosity. But behind all that, I saw his utter confidence. From this, I deduced he had anticipated my appearance and knew full well what was to come.

"So, the instant I patted him, I used my unique Divine Art to sense his Divine Soul. While his Divine Soul appeared ordinary, it hid a faint aura that felt familiar to me—the aura of Cang Xue. He must have cultivated Cang Xue's Great Dao, even if only superficially. Yet, due to Cang Xue's blessing, an icy mark remained. The Dao of Ice was born of me; how could I mistake it?"

The Goddess of Fortune frowned slightly.

The Water God's eyes were full of reminiscence, and he smiled lightly, "Having lived so long, my acting skills are certainly better than his. Seeing he wasn't in a hurry for us to acknowledge each other, I naturally stepped back and helped shield him from the Candle Dragon's senses. This fellow is truly audacious, yet extremely proud at heart. His initial plan was undoubtedly to cultivate in the Outer Sky for several hundred years, follow the path of Emperor Suiren, and have an incarnation become a second Suiren to challenge the Candle Dragon and reclaim his mother."

The Goddess of Fortune asked, "Was my encounter with him arranged entirely by you?"

"Apart from helping him hide his final flaw, I never interfered with anything else," the Water God said slowly. "Water flows from high to low, unstoppable; this is the force of momentum."

The Goddess of Fortune crossed her arms and spoke indifferently, "You claim to be the Candle Dragon's loyal and influential minister, yet you made such a discovery and didn't report it to him."

The Water God understood full well this remark was sarcastic, merely a way for her to vent the frustration in her heart.

"My dear," the Water God said, looking up at the stars scattered across the sky, "To this day, does the Candle Dragon owe me, or do I owe the Candle Dragon?"

"It is certainly he who owes you a great deal."

"Then what's wrong with me protecting my own grandson?"

The Water God sighed, "The Candle Dragon has already descended into madness. Between him and this world, one must perish.

"When chatting with the God of Yun Meng, I vaguely sensed that he and his sovereign had painstakingly laid out plans in the Outer Sky to integrate the Outer Sky world entirely into the Heavenly Dao's sequence, thereby greatly strengthening the Heavenly Dao. This task is arduous, and they are prepared for the loss of some living beings in the process.

"My dear.

"The goal of Qing Shan and the others is to protect as many living beings as possible. The Candle Dragon's goal is merely to make himself as strong as possible. Compared to the two, the better one is clear."

The Goddess of Fortune, however, said, "The goal of Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Yun Zhongjun is just to strengthen the Heavenly Dao."

The Water God replied, "Have you ever thought about why they want to strengthen the Heavenly Dao?"

"Power? Strength? Or perhaps… transcendence?"

"You're wrong," the Water God said with a chuckle, shaking his head. "I'm also speculating, but it's likely spot on. Everything they do is to combat some powerful will."

"Hmm? A powerful will?"

"You wouldn't understand much about these things. If you're interested, I can elaborate."

"It's you who wants to talk," the corner of the Goddess of Fortune's mouth twitched incessantly.

The Water God chuckled and patted his belly, speaking slowly, "Among the Five Elements Gods, I am likely the oldest and longest-living. The Five Elements Great Dao is closest to the core of heaven and earth. The core of heaven and earth, simply put, is what allows this world to exist and has shaped this world's most fundamental Great Dao. It is where the Great Daos converge, a place Innate Gods can only faintly sense upon their annihilation.

"The reason the First Divine Era was destroyed was because they used a method to infinitely approach the core of heaven and earth, only to discover that what might be the will of heaven and earth resided there, which frightened them out of their wits. Thinking about it is also amusing. What will could heaven and earth possess? Even if it did, it would be far beyond our comprehension. If it's beyond comprehension, it holds no meaning for us."

The Goddess of Fortune couldn't help but ponder and asked softly, "What method did the gods of the First Divine Era use to approach the core of heaven and earth?"

"Walk outward." The Water God said, "The core of heaven and earth lies both within and without. As long as one has the courage to step into the void and keeps moving forward, there's a chance to approach the core of heaven and earth. The Third God King embarked on that path back then."

"And then?"

"As you know, my dear, the Dao of Time has revived between heaven and earth," the Water God's expression turned somewhat somber. "This signifies that the Third God King ultimately perished in the void. Pitiable, that old friend of mine."

The Goddess of Fortune pursed her lips slightly. She murmured to herself, "Why does everything in the end point to the death of the Third God King?"

"Because we all live under the shadow of the past," the Water God said calmly. "Whether Divine Spirits or living beings, we are all dominated by the past. Our words, actions, and ways of thinking are all born from it. Thus, the answers to all problems are hidden in the beginning and end of time. And the death of the Third God King is like a crack, allowing us to glimpse the vague truth."

The Goddess of Fortune asked, "What does all this have to do with Eastern Emperor Taiyi and the God of Yun Meng wanting to fully incorporate the Outer Sky world...into the Heavenly Dao?"

This time, it was the Water God's turn to fall silent.

The Water God said slowly, "I've told you so much primarily because I want you to believe that this world may soon face great trouble, and the source of this trouble might be the very core of heaven and earth. They need a stronger, or rather, a more perfect Heavenly Dao."

"What?"

"Based on the current situation, it is indeed so." The Water God continued, "The Heavenly Dao is now terrifying, capable of directly suppressing and annihilating the Outer Sky world at the mere cost of allowing the Blood Sea to expand a few more circles. An opponent worth their serious consideration cannot possibly be the Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun. At this moment, the Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun are merely stepping stones under the foot of Eastern Emperor Taiyi, nothing more."

"Then, who is this formidable enemy?"

"This world itself, most likely." The Water God murmured, "I have already sensed it; subtle changes have appeared at the core of heaven and earth—changes not caused by external interference, but inherent stirrings from within itself.

"I don't know if Gold, Wood, Fire, and Earth—the others—have sensed these changes… They probably haven't.

"So, my dear.

"The reason I came to you tonight is just to ask you to let go of the grudges in your heart and lend them a helping hand. Your Great Dao is linked to the Great Dao of Causality, which may be of great assistance to them at a crucial moment.

"I can feel that my grandson is now sitting on a tiny bamboo raft. He is enduring immense misery, and he needs us to give him a push.

"If one day, heaven and earth do not allow the birth of sentience and deny the meaning of our existence, he might be able to help us fight one last battle to overturn this fate."

The Goddess of Fortune sighed softly, "What the Water God means is, likely, that this Eastern Emperor Taiyi was born in response to the call of the times."

"I do not know either," laughed the Water God, "but the God of Yun Meng said something that I found quite interesting."

The Goddess of Fortune's face was no longer cold but showed a hint of amusement. "What did he say?"

"Dilemmas rooted in the past can only be shattered by the power of the future."

"I don't understand." The Goddess of Fortune softly uttered these two words.

"I don't understand either," the Water God shook his head, watching Wu Wang's retreating figure, "but we'll understand as we watch."

「Meanwhile.」

Wu Wang, who was speeding close to the ground, also spared a part of his spiritual mind to watch the scene in his heart. In the scene were the figures of the Water God and the Goddess of Fortune, but since it was from a bird's eye view, he could only see the tops of their heads, two strong gods.

Grandpa looks round from this angle too.

This discovery genuinely astonished Wu Wang for a long time.

Due to the Water God's unfathomable strength, even by harnessing the power of the Heavenly Dao, Wu Wang could not have eavesdropped on the conversation between the Water God and the Goddess of Fortune without alerting the Water God. Thus, Wu Wang openly used the power of the Heavenly Dao to intervene, with his grandpa's tacit consent, and listened to the entire conversation.

Some words were not directed to the Goddess of Fortune. The part about the origin of heaven and earth was likely a reminder for him, his grandson.

An anomaly in the origin of heaven and earth?

Wu Wang murmured to himself. Zhong Ling materialized in her petite form beside Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit and casually flicked her hair. Her slightly raised hand and tiptoes seemed to say,

Ask me, ask me now, my master!

However, Wu Wang simply calmly said, "Why did you come out?"

"I missed you, master, hehe."

"Did you finish the form?"

"Ah, not yet!"

"Then why aren't you rushing it!" Wu Wang glared. "If you dare delay my important matters, I'll reforge you into a male Zhong!"

Good heavens! Zhong Ling exclaimed internally. Her master's skill in threatening a Zhong was simply out of this world!

"I'll go right now," Zhong Ling pouted, her youthful face showing a touch of sulky charm. "You're always so fierce."

Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit indifferently remarked, "Hmm? It seems you have quite a few complaints about me, your master, then?"

"Oh dear!" Zhong Ling suddenly slapped her forehead. "I just remembered I have something important to do! I'll get going, Master. Call me anytime if you need anything!"

WHOOSH!

Zhong Ling's figure disappeared in front of Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit.

Wu Wang's Primordial Spirit frowned slightly, a contemplative look appearing in his eyes. He soon shook his head with a smile and continued speeding along his path.