Chapter 573 - 572: Younger Brother, Can I Ride You?

Zhong Shen Zhou.

Donghua Immortal Palace.

Li Jing and Vila successively traversed across space, appearing at the entrance of the Immortal Palace.

Standing firm and looking up.

In sight, an entire majestic palace that seemed infinite was nestled on a vast plain.

The Palace interior evidently arranged with top tier Gathering Spirit Array.

The palace complex was suffused with visible, thick Spiritual Qi, resembling misty clouds, making the whole Palace seem like a fairyland.

Not only that.

Just looking from the outside.

One could perceive the existence of countless, extremely diverse rule imprints within the Palace.

Observing such sights, Li Jing was somewhat shaken.

With a glance, his proud Chen Tang City was eclipsed.

Rule imprints, Chen Tang City has them too.

But only three.

The enormous Gathering Spirit Formation that covered the entire complex need not be mentioned.

Even if Li Jing wants to set it up, he probably doesn’t have financial and manpower resources to do that.

The entire gathering spirit array is simple.

Invite a top-level array master, and it will be done within minutes.

The problem arises in maintaining the enormous and effective gathering spirit array that needs a large number of personnel familiar with the array to maintain it and also by consuming various resources continuously.

Formations.

They can’t be just arranged and expected to operate continuously.

Especially special-purpose and varied functional large arrays.

They require manpower for maintenance, and when they are operating, it is like burning money.

The Seven-Star Formation arranged by Li Jing himself doesn’t need manpower to maintain it. The main reason is that its effect is single and fairly pure. Overall, it is similar to a spatial maze without any special effect.

Vila at the back saw Li Jing standing still to watch Donghua Immortal Palace without taking action. She cautiously asked.

"Master, is it your first time to Donghua Immortal Palace?"

"Yes."

Li Jing responded, saying.

"Not only Donghua Immortal Palace, but it’s also the first time I’ve set foot in Zhong Shen Zhou."

On hearing this, Vila was surprised.

According to rumors from the outside world, Li Jing had ascended to the Immortal Realm less than half a year ago, which was correct.

But he is mysterious and powerful.

In the Immortal Realm.

Zhong Shen Zhou is undoubtedly the final destination for topmost experts.

Even if they don’t reside in Zhong Shen Zhou, after stepping into the Venerable Realm, they will visit from time to time.

This place.

After all, it’s a world for those above the Venerable level.

Many things that can’t be found in Four Realm of Immortals, such as news, items to buy, or secrets, can all be found here.

Li Jing, an Emperor-level figure, is it his first time to Zhong Shen Zhou?

Isn’t it evident that he has a close relationship with Xiang Dong?

With secret astonishment, Vila said.

"Then... later, should I take the master for a tour?"

"There’s no need for it; I’m not too interested in Zhong Shen Zhou."

Li Jing indifferently replied, stating.

"Let’s go, let’s go find Xiang Dong."

Having said that, he walked towards the entrance of the Immortal Palace.

...

At the entrance of the Immortal Palace.

There were two rows of Golden Armored Guards stationed.

Though just a group of guards.

Every one of them was in the latter stage of Venerable Realm.

Anywhere in the Four Realm of Immortals, they can claim to be a local powerhouse.

In Zhong Shen Zhou, they are also among the topmost people.

Seeing Li Jing and Vila coming, a golden armored guard stepped forward.

"Stop, state your purpose."

Li Jing stopped as instructed.

"Li Jing from Chen Tang City, here to visit my friend."

He did not come here for trouble.

Even more so, this place is Xiang Dong’s lair.

The process he has to follow, he will follow.

Worst case scenario, I can at least give Elder Xiang some face.

Xiang Dong clearly also respects him.

Even though Li Jing has never been to Zhong Shen Zhou, he had already given special instructions to his people.

When they heard "Li Jing from Chen Tang City" five words.

Not only the deployed Golden Armored Guard, all of the guards changed their faces.

Subsequently, everyone cupped their hands saluting.

"Protector of the fairy palace, my respects to King Li."

Upon hearing this, the corner of Li Jing’s mouth twitched.

Xiang Dong’s instructions to his people could be understood.

After all, he has been paying close attention and favoring Li Jing since he started the city.

But what did he mean by calling him King Li?

Did Xiang Dong scheme against him behind his back while warmly calling him little brother?

Seeing the person’s corner of the mouth twitch at the sound of King Li, Vila wanted to laugh but dared not. She barely kept her face straight and severely pinched her thigh with one hand to hold back.

The name of King Li.

For her, who devoted herself to the Taoism, this name is well-known.

In the pantheon of the ancient celestial beings revered by Taoism, King Tota who involved in suppression, seals, pagodas and other Daoist magic arts, is a genuine hot topic.

Even prayed from time to time can make the implementation of related Daoist magic smoother.

Although it sounds a bit mysterious, it actually works.

And not a little.

Is that why they say Taoism is somewhat like a faith system?

Here.

Facing the clichéd occurrence which he has not been able to avoid since he came to this world, Li Jing just smiled and waved his hand.

"As far as I’m concerned, you all are my predecessors, there is no need for more courtesy. Please let Eastern Emperor Donghua know that Li Jing is here for a visit."

When someone spoke to them in such a polite manner, it surprised the guards of the Immortal Palace all at once.

This person

Is one whom even the Eastern Emperor Donghua himself dared not to underestimate, even he had given a strict order to treat him as a distinguished guest unconditionally when met by his subordinates.

Such a person, calling them predecessors?

The guards looked at each other, a presumed leader among them stepped up and replied with a punch fist.

"The Emperor has instructed that if King Li visits, he may enter without notice."

Then, he added.

"This is your first visit to Donghua Immortal Palace, King Li. Do you require me to guide you?"

Listening to him calling him King Li all the time, Li Jing silently cursed Xiang Dong in his heart while planted an amiable smile on his face.

"If that’s the case, I appreciate it."

The guard nodded, stepping aside and making a "please" gesture.

...

A moment later.

The guard led Li Jing and Vila to the door of a grand palace at the heart of Donghua Immortal Palace, then he turned back and stopped.

"King Li, I can only take you up to this point. This is where our Emperor is in seclusion and it’s not open to outsiders."

Before he could finish his words, Xiang Dong’s boisterous laughter was heard from inside the palace.

"Ah, brother Li, what kind of wind brings you here from Eastern Immortal Domain today?"

As a courtesy, Li Jing was about to thank the guard who had guided him here, but hearing this sound, he turned his head unconsciously.

Just then.

Xiang Dong walked out with his hands behind his back.

Seeing him coming straight to his face, Li Jing greeted him with a pleasant smile.

"Didn’t I miss you, brother?"

"That so?"

Xiang Dong responded with an awkward yet polite smile, his eyes shifted slightly, and he stepped aside.

"Don’t stand outside, come in and talk. Treat this place as your own home."

Even though Li Jing has entirely changed his appearance so much that he was no longer a human.

But his Little Universe remained the same.

For one like Xiang Dong who has known him for so long, he could easily identify him based on that.

He had noticed his arrival quite early.

But he didn’t come out to welcome him, instead, he was observing in secret.

After all, he is the Eastern Emperor Donghua.

If he ran out to meet him as soon as someone arrived at his palace, it would make him look cheap in front of his subordinates.

At this moment, he was somewhat uneasy with the meeting with Li Jing.

On the other hand, Li Jing would not go so far as to embarrass Xiang Dong over such a trivial matter, as he stepped forward to approach him.

"I’ll skip the sitting this time as I’m in a hurry. I’ll arrange some other time for that. This trip, the main reason I’m here is to ask for a favor from you."

With his words, Xiang Dong slightly startled, confused.

"Old boy, what’s so urgent about your business? Is it worth it to come to Zhong Shen Zhou to find me?"

"To explain it, this matter is somewhat related to you."

Li Jing laughed and pointed at Vila, who had been completely behaving herself ever since she saw Xiang Dong, following him like an introverted little wife.

"Let me introduce, this is Vila, one of the seven autocrats of the Greedy Wolves."

Greedy Wolves?

One of the autocrats?

Xiang Dong was stunned.

By now, he had no more concern for the Greedy Wolves and entirely delegated the issue to his subordinates.

Not to mention he’s busy with other things at the present.

As an emperor of a region, does he have time to bother with such a clown sputtering around his territory?

Exactly.

In Xiang Dong’s view.

The whole Greedy Wolves were nothing more than a clown.

The reason he went to the Eastern Immortal Domain in the first place was primarily because he could use this opportunity to meet and get acquainted with Li Jing, who he had been paying attention to for an extended period, without appearing abrupt.

The subsequent trip to the Northern Immortal Domain due to the Shadow Demon was because it might have something to do with Shi Zixuan.

The Greedy Wolves.

Xiang Dong could dismiss it.

But as the strongest among the Four Immortal Emperors, Shi Zixuan is someone no one in the whole Immortal Realm can neglect.

Li Jing unexpectedly brought Vila here, making him surprised and puzzled at the same time.

Is it worth it for Li Jing to personally come for such a trivial matter?

Could it be that he believed...

That he cared so much for the Greedy Wolves?

While he was wondering, Li Jing said.

"There are two more identities of hers. One is the head of the Tianluo sect, one of the six major schools in Daoji Field, and the other is a high-level elf."

"High-level elf!?"

Xiang Dong frowned, grasping the main point accurately and gave Vila a cold gaze.

Facing his gaze, Vila only felt a chill running down her spine.

A true Emperor, after all, is not like the ordinary.

He has not released Emperor Level Aura.

Only his gaze is enough to cause people to shudder.

Without much thought, Vila quickly saluted and spoke.

"Emperor, I am now from Chen Tang City."

?

Xiang Dong.

Vila’s words, honestly, she confused him.

With all her limbs intact standing next to Li Jing, she looked as if she was attached to him.

Xiang Dong naturally noticed that although Vila’s identity was problematic, someone brought her here not for him to kill this long-eared woman.

But how did she become a person of Chen Tang City?

Looking puzzled at Li Jing, Xiang Dong threw an inquiring look.

Seeing this, Li Jing smiled faintly.

"Our Chen Tang City is at the stage of rapid development and we lack capable people. This woman, with her triple identity, has managed all affairs in an orderly manner. I think she’s talented, so I took her in."

"..."

Xiang Dong.

Chen Tang City lacking people, that’s not hard to understand.

After all, there were only a few big and small cats in the whole Chen Tang City.

There are few who can really do things.

Li Jing wants to develop Chen Tang City, recruiting talents from outside is an inevitable process.

But he seems to be a bit undiscerning...

The fairyland is so vast.

It wouldn’t be too hard to find capable people, would it?

With his strength and details, who knows how many people would work for him if he just said a word.

Why bother with the troublemakers connected to Karan, whose backgrounds are not so clean?

Shaking his head secretly, Xiang Dong didn’t struggle with this matter.

The development of Chen Tang City is Li Jing’s business.

If he asked for help, he wouldn’t mind lending a hand with the power of Donghua Immortal Palace.

But since he hadn’t, he wouldn’t go around interfering.

"So, what do you want me to help with, Brother Li...?"

"Vila’s God Soul Brand is in Karan’s hands. I can handle that by myself. But with my personal identity, going to Karan’s Imperial Palace in a big way is tantamount to provoking the entire Western Immortal Realm. I personally don’t care, I just don’t want it to affect the stability of the Eastern Immortal Domain."

Li Jing recounted, saying.

"So I hope you can go with me to fight against Karan in the name of the ’aggrieved party’."

Xiang Dong raised his eyebrows at his words.

Not to mention that with Li Jing’s current strength, Karan might not be his opponent.

Even if he hadn’t claimed the Emperor’s position.

With the relationship of the Charming Spirit, Karan would absolutely respect him as a grandchild.

But Li Jing considered everything.

He didn’t act impulsively.

Indeed.

Karan wouldn’t dare to do anything to him, nor could he do anything.

If he runs to the West Earth Saint Hall to pick a fight without saying a word, it would be equivalent to confronting the entire Western Immortal Realm.

This is not just a matter of Karan’s personal face.

But the face of the entire Western Immortal Domain.

Karan wouldn’t dare touch him, but due to the situation he would inevitably retaliate against the Eastern Immortal Domain, otherwise, his Emperor’s position might be in danger at any minute.

Nodding his head, Xiang Dong said.

"Since Greedy Wolf is involved with the Western Immortal Realm, I must go to the West Earth Saint Hall. Since Brother Li, you have come for this, I will accompany you on this trip."

Having said that, he added.

"This trip is about confronting the enemy with force, we need to make a big deal. Brother Li, wait for me, I’ll go gather some people..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Jing waved his hand.

"It’s just a small matter, no need to gather everyone. If you want a big scene, Brother, I’ll make it happen."

Xiang Dong was interested upon hearing that, and said "Oh?"

"How will you do that?"

Li Jing gave a subtle smile and didn’t give a straight answer, instead asking.

"How do we get to the West Earth Saint Hall?"

"Naturally, by heading west."

Xiang Dong responded, saying.

"The four imperial palaces in Zhong Shen Zhou are not randomly distributed, each is in the corresponding position of the Immortal Domain. The location of West Earth Saint Hall is overlooking the Western Immortal Domain from Zhong Shen Zhou."

"Understood."

Li Jing nodded, then rose into the sky, transforming into a Five-clawed Golden Dragon over a thousand meters long.

"Roar!"

A dragon roar.

The violent Dragon Aura and the matchless Emperor’s Aura swept across, causing the entire Donghua Immortal Palace to tremble incessantly.

Xiang Dong was stunned at the sight.

Li Jing came in disguise, not using his true face.

Xiang Dong thought that it was due to some considerations, and he didn’t intend to let Karan know who had "messed" with him.

Who would have expected such a move from him!?

This...

How did he do it?

The Li Jing at this moment is releasing a formidable Demonic Qi.

Emperor-level Demonic Qi.

He, who should be a cultivator, has right now become a Snake Monster with the talent of Dragon Transformation to the extreme!

He...

Even beasts feel a natural suppression under the dragon’s influence!

Looking at Li Jing, who was soaring above Donghua Immortal Palace, transforming into a majestic five-clawed golden dragon, Xiang Dong was full of curiosity.

This ability to alter one’s own species, even their power.

He wanted to learn.

Seeing someone with such an attitude, Vila was both surprised and scared.

She had experienced Li Jing’s Emperor’s aura before.

However, she had only felt a trace of it.

But at this moment, Li Jing was releasing it without any reservation.

This intensity...

It was comparable to the Western Earth Emperor Karan, or even totally overwhelming!

Whether this was Li Jing’s full force, it’s hard to say.

He was now not in his human form, but had transformed into a monster.

How...

Why could he be so powerful!?

Vila pondered.

At this time, Li Jing, who had transformed into a five-clawed golden dragon, bowed his head.

"Elder brother, this should create enough of a stir if I carry you over in this form, right?"

Xiang Dong was speechless.

Enough!

How could this not be enough?

A five-clawed golden dragon that can rival the Four Emperors, this is much more impressive than having a dozen or so Emperor-level figures.

A genuine dragon.

It did not exist in the Immortal Realm.

There were quite a few that shared a certain "kinship" with the dragon clan, albeit in distorted forms.

But that was secondary.

Key was, the dragon was the most sacred totemic divine beast in the hearts of the people of the Eastern Immortal Domain.

Although both were totemic divine beasts.

Blue Phoenix and Fire Phoenix were far inferior to a real dragon in the eyes of the people of the Eastern Immortal Domain.

On the way, the people of the Eastern Immortal Domain would definitely pay high attention, hence improving his Emperor Donghua’s image!

So, the question was,

Could Li Jing accept it...

He glanced around.

At this moment, everyone belonging to Donghua Immortal Palace was watching the golden dragon Li Jing flying high in the sky with awe-struck faces.

Seeing this, Xiang Dong withdrew his gaze, stood with his hands behind his back, giving off an Emperor’s aura, while secretly sending a message to Li Jing.

"Younger brother, can I ride on you?"

"Scram."

Li Jing replied straightforwardly.

"Tsk!"

Xiang Dong clicked his tongue, his desire frustrated.

If it’s not okay, then it’s not okay!

Was there a need to tell him to scram?

At this point, Li Jing extended a claw.

Xiang Dong raised an eyebrow at the sight. It seemed not bad to be held in the claw?

Without further thought, he decisively climbed onto the dragon’s claw.

Li Jing gently lifted him up, cradling him in the palm of his claw like a dragon pearl, and turned his gaze to Vila.

Faced with his stare, Vila nervously swallowed.

"Your Highness, I can fly on my own."

"You’re only in the peak of the Latter Venerable stage, you’re too slow."

Li Jing said flatly.

"..."

Vila.

You’re only in the peak of the Latter Venerable stage.

Was he even speaking human language!?

What was wrong with the peak of the Latter Venerable stage?

Wasn’t it the strongest cultivation level below Emperor?

But facing Li Jing, dare Vila voice out for the vast number of people in the peak of the Latter Venerable stage?

Just as she was about to say "Then, your highness, you should take me with you," Li Jing suddenly opened his big mouth wide.

???

Vila.

The next second.

"Roar!"

The dragon’s roar shook the sky.

Under the awestruck gaze of countless strong people in Donghua Immortal Palace, Li Jing, who had transformed into a five-clawed golden dragon, soared into the sky. The sky instantly darkened with thick clouds and constant thunder, then he turned into a golden light and shot straight west.

Those quick-witted strong people in the palace immediately made a judgment.

This suddenly appearing and incredibly powerful five-clawed golden dragon was taking their Emperor to the Western Earth Saint Hall!

This...

Although they didn’t know what was going on.

But it seems a big excitement is in store!

At once, several people from the palace hurriedly took to the sky, chasing the direction of the golden light.

As soon as they moved.

Other nosy individuals immediately followed.

...