This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 437 - 435: The Disappeared Heavenly Emperor [Mass Release for Votes!]

The Heaven Palace, calm and undisturbed, offered no response.

No deity knew what had happened in that 'cavern,' and nobody cared that a strong god had just been trampled under the Heavenly Emperor's feet.

The eyes of the gods were still focused on the Marriage Hall.

In fact, many Innate Gods were already looking forward to the emergence of strong Dao fluctuations there again—this way, the world would grow more powerful.

The previous war had relied on the Star God.

This time, in the war against the Candle Dragon, could it be that they would have to rely on the Star God's godson?

Naturally, some Divine Spirits feared that, after Wu Wang's strength rapidly inflated, he would turn around and press his sword against the necks of those Innate Gods who had once harmed the Human Domain.

But as months doubled into months, although there were Dao fluctuations inside the Marriage God's Temple from time to time, none were as intense as before.

Two years, four months, and twenty days later, after including both retreats, Wu Wang's figure finally stepped out of the Marriage God's Temple.

Gazes converged upon him, and many Innate Gods revealed themselves willingly. Some lesser gods and main gods were already rushing to the Marriage God's Temple, with words of praise prepared in their mouths.

Wu Wang let out a gentle sigh of relief.

It was good that the Heaven Palace was still quiet; he had genuinely feared that his continuous breakthroughs might stir Emperor Shun and lead to chaos in the Heaven Palace.

This time, he had completed his main enlightenment and realized that he couldn't forcibly push the Dao fruit of the Yin Yang Eight Trigrams Dao to full maturity, so he developed in a broader and more generalized direction.

The cultivation experience of Suiren's Dao and the lengthy memories of that life contained too many treasures; with careful excavation in the future, opportunities for such breakthroughs might not be over.

In short, the harvest was tremendous.

Wu Wang opened his left hand, and clusters of Yin Yang Qi revolved in his palm, with Eight Trigrams symbols appearing one after another.

He slowly clenched his left fist, and the Yin Yang Eight Trigrams Dao hid on their own, while a series of sparks teeming with boundless vitality flew towards him. They revolved around his wrist and formed a fiery fist.

In that moment, Wu Wang exuded an overbearing Daoist essence.

Who else would the world turn to but me?

A silhouette appeared behind him, donning a straw raincoat, standing tall with his head held high. Even though his face was indistinct, his presence made the gods subconsciously halt their steps.

The shadow of Suiren!

The Great Dao is passed down, and the ancestors protect.

Wu Wang opened his palm, and the silhouette behind him disappeared in an instant, along with the fiery fist.

He showed a warm smile and took the initiative to greet the approaching Innate Gods.

The smiles on the faces of the Innate Gods were a bit forced, but they still braved it and approached Wu Wang to offer their congratulations and pleasantries.

In no time, sounds of congratulations were heard without end.

Wu Wang responded even more smoothly, looking at these Innate Gods without any trace of malice or fierceness, just warm smiles that made the gods feel as if basked in the warmth of spring.

In front of the Marriage God's Temple, the Young Master stood quietly, her eyes carrying a faint smile as she watched Wu Wang socialize with the gods.

Her eyes were clearly filled with tenderness, and she, who had been somewhat anxious at first, now finally let go of all her worries.

「Half a day later, Wu Wang held a banquet at the God of Spring's Temple.」

At his command, the expanded God of Spring's Divine World immediately sent people, wine, and a feast. Under Lin Suqing's arrangement, they quickly set up the banquet.

At the table, Wu Wang held his cup of wine, greeting each guest with an easy and relaxed conversation.

Subtly, Wu Wang sensed that Heaven Palace seemed to have changed somewhat.

But he couldn't pinpoint exactly what was different.

The Divine Court remained the same, and within the Divine Court, the various Daos were stable and secure. The Heaven Palace, which had just withstood an attack from the Candle Dragon, was now quiet and tranquil.

During the three-day feast, all gods were joyous.

In total, over two hundred Divine Spirits attended this banquet, and an additional hundred sent Divine Guards with gifts to convey their congratulations.

This was roughly the extent of Wu Wang's influence in the Heaven Palace at that time.

Those Innate Gods who had deeply wronged the Human Domain were mostly in a wait-and-see state now.

If anyone felt wronged, it was truly these Innate Gods. The highest echelons of the Heaven Palace had been so uncertain, often changing orders overnight. They had previously clamored for battle against the Human Domain, stirring troubles and waging wars.

Then suddenly, they became amicable towards the Human Domain again, saying that the Human Domain was an inseparable part of the order.

This left them quite uncomfortable.

Seeing Wu Wang rising to power, these Innate Gods either chose to slumber or to keep their distance from him.

They would just remain as Innate Gods—worst case scenario, they wouldn't leave their homes. Could the God of Spring really cut them down for 'stepping out with your left foot first'?

Even gods need to talk sense, don't they?

「After the banquet.」

Lin Suqing, accompanied by hundreds of beautiful girls from the Hundred Races, all wearing matching short skirts, moved briskly to and fro, quickly cleaning inside and outside the grand hall.

Though these girls hailed from the Hundred Races, they were all selected based on the aesthetic standards of the Human Domain. Each was as beautiful as a nation's treasure, gentle as water, wearing the same makeup, donning identical hair buns, similar in height, and with synchronized strides. Even their actions when serving dishes were subtly orchestrated.

In terms of presentation, the Grand Elder had busily labored over the past two years, ensuring that Wu Wang did not lose face in the slightest.

Watching them bustling about, the sight was described in one word—corruption.

Wu Wang truly hadn't expected that, without even making a request, the Grand Elder and Hu Sheng had already begun arranging such corrupt segments for him.

This was rather embarrassing.

They should increase their efforts and not fail to recognize favor.

Well, on to serious matters.

That peculiar feeling deep within Wu Wang's heart could not dissipate for a while.

At first, he thought it was because his perception of the world had suddenly increased, even to the point of inspecting the bristles of an insect from a thousand miles away with ease, and his Immortal Consciousness spread between Heaven and Earth, effortlessly capturing the 'threads' of Heaven and Earth.

But as Wu Wang drank and chatted, he carefully assessed the strange feeling in his heart— it was more like an intuition, not generated by his six senses.

Something seemed to have changed in Heaven Palace.

But this matter was hidden in a nondescript corner, elusive to the eyes.

Emperor Shun?

The spy of Candle Dragon?

The Anti-Spring Alliance is expanding its recruitment?

Wu Wang had no way to determine. He could only wait until the guests dispersed, then pulled the Young Master aside to a corner of the great hall.

After erecting a Barrier and closing the door, which drew envious looks from several Maidens, as well as pouting from Xiao Ming—who always felt that her father was too intimate with her mother and somewhat distant from her.

Lin Suqing's lips curled slightly. Stinky Young Master, after secluding himself for so long, he didn't even care to check in, yet he claims how important she is.

"Hurry up, all of you! Clean it again!"

The group of maidens bowed in unison and softly acknowledged the order.

Lin Suqing was the head instructor of the five hundred maidens.

「In the room, the Young Master, who had expected there to be some tender moments, had now adjusted her mindset and lifted her hand to tidy up her hair, watching Wu Wang pacing back and forth.」

Wu Wang asked, "In these past two years, has there really been nothing happening?"

"There should be nothing," the Young Master thought carefully. "Besides, two and a half years, it actually just passed in a moment." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Wu Wang asked again, "Has the Head Manager come to find me?"

"My brother has not come."

"What about Liu Guang?"

"He is still traveling outside," the Young Master asked softly. "Do you need me to contact him?"

"Contact him," Wu Wang said. "I feel an emptiness inside, always restless. Ever since I returned from the Enlightenment realm, it has been like this."

"Alright," the Young Master agreed, immediately took out a wooden puppet from her sleeve.

Wu Wang thought for a moment, then gave the Young Master an apologetic smile, whispering, "I will accompany you when I return. I'm going to visit the Earth God and see what your brother is up to."

"You just take care of important matters," the Young Master blushed slightly. "It's not like we have to be glued together all the time."

Wu Wang's brows lifted slightly, and with a flash, he suddenly appeared in front of the Young Master. His lips grazed her delicate cheek, and his palm brushed over her soft waist.

The Young Master let out a soft gasp, instinctively trying to dodge backward.

But before she could move, Wu Wang gently blew in her ear and his figure had already disappeared.

This greatly improved movement skill...

The Young Master's pretty face gradually flushed, and she whispered, "Scoundrel, you've become stronger and naughtier!"

From the puppet came Liu Guang's puzzled voice, "Sister, I haven't become stronger."

The Young Master froze for a moment, then crushed the puppet in her hand with a SNAP, calmly scattering the wooden shavings into a flowerpot nearby.

Well, nothing happened.

「...」

"Earth God, how are you doing lately? Haha!"

In the Earth God's Temple, Wu Wang hadn't even entered when he let out a loud laugh, and several minor gods inside quickly rose from their seats.

The Earth God pondered a few moments, still choosing to get up and go out to meet the guest, saying warmly, "What pleasant surprise is this, that the God of Spring was blown to my door?"

Wu Wang walked into the temple gates with ease, his ordinary robe fluttering without wind. Seeing the somewhat tired look on the Earth God's face, he didn't beat around the bush and said outright, "Does the Earth God have any worries? Why do you look so haggard?"

"Oh?" The Earth God wiped his face, and instantly seemed more spirited, laughing. "The God of Spring worries for me. His Majesty has entrusted me with the military affairs of Heaven Palace, and I've been occupied with the rotation of the chief commanders of the thirty-six Divine Guards, which has consumed too much of my energy."

"Is that so?"

Wu Wang glanced around at the interior of the Earth God's Temple and raised his hand in an inviting gesture, taking the lead and guiding the Earth God towards the seating area for guests.

This role reversal left the Earth God quite flustered.

The Earth God laughed helplessly, following behind Wu Wang with his hands behind his back, adjusting his demeanor; the burly god's forehead furrows deepened.

"Sit," Wu Wang said with a laugh. "Don't be polite... You all continue with your tasks."

"Why be polite with you?" the Earth God retorted laughingly. "This is my temple, after all!"

The few minor gods beside them bowed to Wu Wang and continued their busy work.

This was their accumulation towards ascending higher.

The Earth God said, "This seclusion brought great gains for the God of Spring. It seems the era of the living beings is indeed unstoppable."

"The Earth God does not know that such a fortune I have only once, and it cannot be replicated."

Wu Wang watched the Earth God's expression and said slowly, "It was the Human Emperor who gave me a cup of wine, which contained the memories of the Ancient Emperor of the Suiren Clan's entire life. This is a privilege exclusive to the emperor, but now it has been given to me."

The Earth God nodded slightly, yet his expression held little surprise.

He said, "The God of Spring is indeed fortunate."

"Earth God," Wu Wang frowned. "Is something happening in Heaven Palace?"

The Earth God looked at Wu Wang evenly, but did not answer.

Wu Wang continued, as if speaking his thoughts aloud, "Why is it that upon coming out of my seclusion, I see that Heaven Palace is quiet and peaceful, as if nothing has stirred, and as if everyone was just calmly watching over my seclusion?"

"Sigh..."

The Earth God heaved a soft sigh, fixing his gaze on Wu Wang, suddenly asking, "What is the God of Spring's view on the gods of Heaven Palace?"

"Why does the Earth God suddenly ask this?"

Again, the Earth God asked, "Would the God of Spring hold accountable the Innate Gods who have committed crimes against the Human Domain?"

Wu Wang frowned deeply and stared at the Earth God. He suddenly stood up, locking eyes with the Earth God.

The Earth God smiled wryly and said, "I know nothing. None of this concerns me much. I merely desire a place to settle and live, and by the way, to do some stable things for the Great Dao and this world. Go find the Head Manager. You went into seclusion not long ago, and he left the Heavenly Administrative Palace and has not returned since."

Wu Wang, without a word, immediately walked towards the outside of the hall.

The Earth God's voice transmission slowly reached Wu Wang's ears.

"There is an anomaly in the Heaven Palace Divine Pool."

Wu Wang took a strong step forward, his figure turning into Divine Light, and swiftly vanished into thin air.

Several lesser gods inside the hall looked puzzled, but dared not speak more and continued to bow their heads and busy themselves.

Wu Wang headed straight for the Head Manager's Temple, a place surrounded by a Barrier, but he, without any regard, tore through the Barrier and barged in.

The grand hall was empty.

Ever since the Head Manager had dismissed those beautiful Maidens, the place was mostly empty and lonesome on most days.

Wu Wang looked around, rushing to the side of the Head Manager's Divine Pool.

The structure of the Heaven Palace Divine Pool was exceptionally complex, with one Primordial Divine Pool beneath the Heavenly Emperor's Temple, from which the Divine Power was allocated to the Divine Pools within the Strong gods' and Main Gods' temples.

Looking at this place, the Divine Power within the Divine Pool was abundant, the waters nearly a pale gold.

Wu Wang looked carefully for a while but could not discern any anomaly in the Divine Pool.

Even though his fame had quickly risen within the Heaven Palace, and his influence had sharply increased, the highest position he held was still only as an advisor in the Heavenly Administrative Palace, lacking the authority to investigate the Primordial Divine Pool through the Divine Court.

Go find the Heavenly Emperor.

Go find the Heavenly Emperor!

Wu Wang, flickering, vanished from the Head Manager's Temple, his figure soaring up into the sky like a comet ascending in reverse.

The highest temple, not a soul in sight.

"Senior?"

Wu Wang stood at the entrance and called out, his voice echoing continuously in the splendid hall.

A bad premonition rose in Wu Wang's heart.

'This is the last time I will say these things to you.'

'I cannot just sit here and wait for death.'

'There is an anomaly in the Heaven Palace Divine Pool.'

Cold sweat beaded on Wu Wang's forehead, and he suddenly felt his mouth dry and tongue parched.

Did that old rascal Emperor Shun run off with the Heaven Palace's Divine Power?!

Damn!

Without another word, Wu Wang flicked out a beam of Divine Light, cutting off a corner of Emperor Shun's throne.

No response!

Wu Wang's face darkened, and he promptly left the place, continuing to ascend directly toward the Moon Palace.

「In a brief moment, Wu Wang appeared above the Moon Palace, frowning down at Chang Xi, who was drinking and admiring dancers within the hall. He hesitated for a moment but still transmitted a message to Chang Xi.」

He employed a little trick, not asking about Emperor Shun's whereabouts, not questioning if Emperor Shun had been here—any of that would have put Chang Xi on guard.

His message was straightforward: "Quick! His Majesty might be in trouble! Do not cause a commotion, come to the Heavenly Emperor's Temple!"

With a PING, the night-illuminating cup in Chang Xi's hand dropped, and the Beauty God hurriedly rushed out of the great hall, calling softly to the Divine Guards on the side, and without waiting for a carriage, plunged toward the Heaven Palace.

Of course, Wu Wang was already one step ahead, hurrying back to the grand hall.

Did Emperor Shun really flee?

Not taking Xihe with him, Wu Wang could make sense of that—after all, Emperor Shun was probably already weary of Xihe, a problem stemming from a build-up of a female-dominant dynamic.

But why would Emperor Shun just leave his 'favored little consort', Chang Xi, behind in the Heaven Palace?

Wu Wang pondered for a moment, his mind full of doubts.

He began to search for Emperor Shun's Great Dao.

The Dao of Order was steady in the Heaven Palace, but... it seemed like the Dao of Time had disappeared, while the solar and lunar Daos were still operating normally.

With layers of doubt, Wu Wang found a corner to hide in, quietly waiting.

「Not long after, a streak of moonlight fell, and Chang Xi, wearing a floor-length gown, walked gracefully over, her gaze searching around the hall.」

"Your Majesty?"

Chang Xi called out softly, with a charming smile on her lips and gently said, "I came here suddenly, you... Your Majesty?"

Of course, there was no response.

Chang Xi's brows frowned slightly, and she pointed her fingertip, sending out a bit of Divine Light. The Light flew towards the throne, circled around it a few times, and then dropped below the raised platform, disappearing on top of it.

"Your Majesty."

Chang Xi called out softly a few times, step by step walking near the raised platform, her brows lightly knitting.

Wu Wang's voice suddenly came from the side, "It seems that you too are unaware of the Heavenly Emperor's disappearance."

Chang Xi clearly startled, looking towards the golden pillar in the corner.

Wu Wang stepped out from the shadow with the Yin Yang Qi dispersing around him, arms crossed, and frowned, "If I said that Emperor Shun might have already abandoned the Heaven Palace, how much would you believe me?"

"Abandon the Heaven Palace?"

Chang Xi's eyes conveyed a 'you must be insane', and she said in a low voice, "God of Spring, do you realize what crime your words entail?"

Wu Wang asked directly, "Do you have the authority to go to the Primordial Divine Pool?"

Chang Xi was at a loss for words.

Ah, so I've found myself a decorative piece, Wu Wang thought, shaking his head with a sigh.

"How could I not have access?" Chang Xi slightly raised her head. "I am the moon of the twin Dao of sun and moon, marking the seasons and setting the solar terms. Although I don't move about the Heaven Palace, I am second only to His Majesty in position."

Immediately, Chang Xi took a light breath, walking leisurely to the side of the raised platform, reaching out with her slender hand.

Divine Light spread out like water, and several stone blocks on the raised platform melted simultaneously. A dense Spiritual Energy rushed forth, followed by two fluctuations.

Lifespan Dao.

Dao of Order!

Before Chang Xi had even stepped inside, she felt a flash of shadow beside her as Wu Wang stretched out his left hand to block her from entering.

"Go call the Earth God and the Wood God," Wu Wang said in a low voice.

Chang Xi's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said in a low voice, "God of Spring, are you issuing an order to me?"

"Perhaps you will beg me later to give you the chance to obey," Wu Wang's face showed an indescribable iciness, his calm gaze fixed on Chang Xi. "I won't go in before you come back."

"Hmph!"

Chang Xi withdrew her hand, and the stone wall restored itself, the spreading divine light receding back.

Wu Wang immediately contacted the Young Master. Chang Xi sent a message to summon the Earth God and the Wood God.

In the Heaven Palace, except for Xihe, who was still in Yang Valley and had not appeared, several strong gods converged in front of the Heavenly Emperor's throne.

「A moment later.」

The Earth God with a complex expression and the Wood God with a calm face arrived, but the Young Master stood calmly behind Wu Wang, her eyes revealing contemplation.

Chang Xi once again opened that gateway, and Wu Wang turned his attention to the two veteran powerful gods beside him in the Heaven Palace.

"Let me go in first," the Earth God said in a low voice and stepped into the long corridor, followed one after another by a few other figures.

Wu Wang was genuinely worried that there might be some kind of trap here, but Zhong did not remind him, and he felt somewhat confident, pulling the Young Master along.

Walking on and on, the gods arrived at that cavern.

Everywhere was misty white fog, and it seemed like there was a layer of ice underfoot, with the thoughts of all living beings surging below the clear, see-through lake water.

Suddenly, the Wood God turned pale and exclaimed, "Why is there only a trace left of the Primordial Divine Power? Where has the Heaven Palace's stored Primordial Divine Power, accumulated over hundreds of thousands of years, gone?"

Emperor Shun really did take the divine power and run away!

However, as for what this Primordial Divine Power was, he was still somewhat confused.

Chang Xi flicked her fingers, and the surrounding mist turned into fine rain that fell down, making the entire cavern crystal clear, and two figures appeared ahead.

"Your Majesty!"

"Brother!"

Chang Xi cried out in surprise and her figure rushed toward the sitting figure in the middle of the space.

That indeed was Emperor Shun, but with white long hair, wrapped in a gray robe, and even a few age spots on his face.

At the moment, the old man sat quietly, as if he were a stone statue.

Chang Xi's figure suddenly stopped and she frowned at the old man.

This was not, not her emperor...

"It is," she turned around to look at Wu Wang, "the Order Incarnation of His Majesty..."

It was an Order Incarnation that had almost been drained of strength.

Wu Wang looked towards the 'cavern' corner, where a figure was struggling to stand up, but he was surrounded by a group of blue light, slowing his movements considerably.

Head Manager!

The Young Master had already rushed to the Head Manager's side and then cast a pleading look at Wu Wang.

Wu Wang flashed in front of the Head Manager and pointed at the revolving light around him, as the essence of the Yin and Yang Dao suddenly manifested.

With a soft PING sound, an impact wave visible to the naked eye spread out, causing the Head Manager to stagger and nearly fall, bowing his head and spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Wu Wang grabbed the Head Manager's arm and said sharply, "What happened? What happened!"

The Head Manager gasped heavily, his open chest revealing black spots on his body, but his eyes were full of confusion, and he suddenly grunted.

"Memories... Emperor Shun tampered with my memory..."

The Wood God rushed to the spot, and the Earth God charged towards the battered Dao of Order.

The Head Manager pointed his finger and emitted divine light, jabbing fiercely at his forehead, his eyes widened as he muttered, "My memories, my memories only remain for the instant I arrived here, he erased what he said to me..."

Indeed.

Emperor Shun would not leave loose ends, Emperor Shun would certainly give himself a chance to make a comeback.

Wu Wang released his grip on the Head Manager and his mind raced.

But suddenly, the Head Manager grasped Wu Wang's wrist, his eyes shining brightly:

"I left a bit of a backup, learned from you."

"What?" Wu Wang was somewhat puzzled.

However, the Head Manager suddenly took off his robe, wearing his inner garment, heedless of the exposure of the black spots all over his body, and spread the robe out in front of him, supported by divine power.

He ran his fingers over the garment, lighting up the threads one by one. These threads crisscrossed, weaving a picture scroll, and Head Manager's voice came out clearly:

"Your Majesty, what are you doing here? Your Majesty?"

In the picture, the back of Emperor Shun was clearly visible.

"It's the Head Manager."

「...」

The Head Manager leaned back, supported by the frowning Young Master. The Young Master looked at the luminous black spots on the back of her brother, her lips tightly pursed.

Wu Wang, the Earth God, the Wood God, and Chang Xi, were all watching the scene that was revealed at that moment.

Wu Wang even held two Image Projection Beads tightly in his hand.