Upon hearing this, Nangong Jing felt a bit despondent.
Yes, even if we ask the Immortal Emperor of Longevity, what can he do?
The elders of the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion also wore worried expressions. Though they were Immortal Kings, their combat abilities were somewhat lacking compared to typical Immortal Kings.
They were good at divination, but fighting was not their forte.
And if the Nether Demonic Clan was truly as terrifying as the Pavilion Master and the Immortal Emperor of Longevity described, it would indeed be a grave threat.
“You don’t need to worry too much. There will always be a solution. In the meantime, you should inform those four about this matter.”
Ambrose Lu said softly.
Nangong Jing looked at Ambrose Lu and respectfully asked, “Immortal Emperor, will you be staying at our Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion for a while?”
Ambrose thought for a moment and said, “Alright, I’ll stay here for some time and wait.”
Hearing this, Nangong Jing breathed a slight sigh of relief.
The Immortal Emperor of Longevity must not disappear again. If he did, there would be no chance of victory in this great calamity of the Immortal Realm, and total defeat would be inevitable.
Just as Nangong Jing was about to speak, an elder of the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion suddenly stepped forward and said,
“Pavilion Master, a messenger outside says that people from the Immortal Emperor’s Palace have arrived…”
The elder’s voice grew softer, and he glanced awkwardly at Ambrose Lu, who remained expressionless.
Everyone else also lowered their heads, pursing their lips. As diviners, they were naturally intelligent. The sudden visit from the Immortal Emperor’s Palace could only be about the frozen main hall of the Inspection Hall on the Whirlwind Immortal Continent.
And it was the Immortal Emperor of Longevity who had dealt with the Inspection Hall, ahem…
Nangong Jing looked at Ambrose Lu with a bit of embarrassment, “Ahem, Immortal Emperor…”
Ambrose Lu, sitting with his eyes closed, said, “You go ahead.”
“Yes, Nangong will take his leave.”
Nangong Jing’s eyes flickered as he led the elders of the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion in a bow before retreating.
“What are you still doing here?”
Ambrose Lu turned his head and asked.
Old Turtle shuddered, scratched his head, and laughed awkwardly, “Hehe, I’ll go guard the door…”
With that, he slinked away.
…
In the ancient Heaven’s Secrets Hall, three high-ranking members of the Immortal Emperor’s Palace sat. Two were middle-aged, and one was young, all dressed in elegant gray-white robes with gold-embroidered “Immortal Emperor’s Palace” insignias on their chests.
“Where are your elders? Why haven’t they come out yet?”
The young man frowned, clearly the leader.
Li Hua, a high-ranking member of the Immortal Emperor’s Palace and an eighth-rank Immortal King, would have lost his temper long ago if not for the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang’s order to be courteous to the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion, especially to its master.
“Lord Li Hua, please wait a moment. The elders are on their way.”
The messenger boy replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.
Li Hua frowned slightly, about to say something when ten figures materialized in the Heaven’s Secrets Hall. They were the ten elders of the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion.
Li Hua and his two companions were slightly surprised, exchanging glances. They hadn’t expected all ten elders to appear…
Their earlier irritation from the long wait quietly dissipated.
No other reason, just that they felt the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion was giving enough importance to the Immortal Emperor’s Palace!
It was a matter of face, so they let it go.
“Haha, what an honor. May I ask what brings Lord Li Hua to our Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion?”
Kong Nanzhen, the head elder of the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion, cupped his hands and asked with a smile.
Li Hua, remembering the words of the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang, didn’t put on airs and cupped his hands in return, “Elder Kong, with your pavilion’s abilities, you should know why I am here…”
Kong Nanzhen’s eyes flickered, and he straightforwardly said, “If Lord Li Hua is here to ask us to deduce the matter of the Inspection Hall, you might as well leave.”
Hmm?!
Li Hua’s pupils contracted sharply, and he exchanged a puzzled glance with the other two Immortal Kings!
“What do you mean by that, Elder Kong?” Li Hua scanned the other nine elders, then stared directly at Kong Nanzhen, patiently asking.
He needed an explanation.
Kong Nanzhen didn’t play coy and said directly, “No special meaning, just a kind reminder that the person behind the Inspection Hall is not someone your Immortal Emperor’s Palace can provoke. Even the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang has to show respect, that’s all.”
With that, Kong Nanzhen said no more, feeling he had made himself clear enough.
Li Hua and his companions were shocked!
At their level, they were no fools, and the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion would not speak baselessly.
Li Hua asked in a grave tone, “In this Four Directions Immortal Realm, who could destroy the Inspection Hall and still command the respect of the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang? Besides the Immortal Emperor of Longevity, who has been missing for a million years, who else could it be?”
Kong Nanzhen was taken aback, nodding slightly. Li Hua wasn’t entirely foolish, as he had thought of the Immortal Emperor of Longevity.
But then,
“But it absolutely cannot be the Immortal Emperor of Longevity!!”
Li Hua declared emphatically, his voice resolute!
“Uh?”
Kong Nanzhen and the other elders were dumbfounded.
Goodness, they thought Li Hua wasn’t an idiot, but he immediately ruled out the correct answer.
“The Immortal Emperor of Longevity has been missing for a million years. How could he suddenly reappear? Even if he did return, why would he act against the Inspection Hall established by the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang on the Whirlwind Immortal Continent? I once had the honor of drinking with the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang, and he spoke highly of his relationship with the Immortal Emperor of Longevity!”
“So it can’t be the Immortal Emperor of Longevity!”
Li Hua waved his sleeve, his analysis seemingly flawless.
Kong Nanzhen was stunned. Based on Li Hua’s analysis, it did seem quite reasonable.
“In any case, I’ve said what I needed to. Lord Li Hua, please leave.”
Kong Nanzhen sighed lightly.
“You must tell me who it is today!” Li Hua demanded, his patience wearing thin.
Respecting the Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion was one thing, but there were limits!
Kong Nanzhen was speechless. Hadn’t he hinted clearly enough?
It was Li Hua’s own foolishness, and now he was asking again?
Without knowing the Immortal Emperor of Longevity’s intentions, he dared not reveal Ambrose Lu’s identity.
“Lord Li Hua, please leave. Heaven’s secrets must not be divulged.”
Kong Nanzhen casually brushed him off, not wanting to say more.
Li Hua was furious, “Your Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion should not refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!!”
Everyone’s bodies stiffened, their expressions darkening!!
“Calling you Lord Li Hua was out of respect, but don’t push your luck. Even the Immortal Emperor Yin Yang has to show our master some respect. Who do you think you are??”
Kong Nanzhen, red-faced and neck thick with anger, shouted.
Li Hua was stunned, pointing at himself, “Did you just say, ‘Who do you think you are?’ to me?”
“Say it again if you dare!! If I don’t tear down your Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion today, I, Li Hua, will change my surname!”
Kong Nanzhen’s face changed slightly, and he angrily retorted, “You…”
Before he could finish, another figure materialized in the Heaven’s Secrets Hall.
It was Nangong Jing.
His gaze, from beneath his black headband, seemed to pierce straight through Li Hua. He said coldly, “Tear down my Heaven’s Secrets Pavilion? Such audacity! How dare you utter such wild words!”
As he spoke, his simple robe fluttered without wind, and the pressure of an Immortal Venerable bore down on the three from the Immortal Emperor’s Palace like a tangible force!
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