The Young Swordsman: The Taoist Priest of Qingcheng Has Descended the Mountain

But when Li Taibai arrived, all of Zhou Zhenhuan's shadows instantly merged into one.

Li Taibai glanced at it and curled his lip: "It seems you're getting more and more skilled at distracting yourself."

Zhou Huanzhen casually waved his hand, and a tea table appeared, from which he poured steaming hot tea into the teacups.

The two sat facing each other, and Zhou Huanzhen poured a cup of tea and pushed it towards Li Taibai.

"I just thought it was fun. Back then, Senior Xie Zhize's demigod survived for hundreds of years. If it weren't for me, he might still be alive now."

I hadn't thought about it this way before, but what you've done has given me a lot of inspiration.

It seems I still have many undiscovered strengths.

Li Bai couldn't stand it anymore: "Pah! Even I find your words shameless."

Enough of this nonsense, I'm going to heaven!

Zhou Zhenhuan sighed: "I don't know why you have to care so much about this sense of ritual, making it seem like a life-or-death separation. To us, it's no different than losing a hair."

Li Taibai glared at him: "Are you losing your hair?"

Hair loss? Zhou Zhen plucked out a hair, which bulged twice and then grew back.

Okay, I don't actually lose hair, so that analogy isn't quite right.

"Alright, alright, I misspoke. Well then, fellow Daoist, I wish you a pleasant time, great success, and may you stir up trouble and wreak havoc in all directions."

Li Bai was finally satisfied. With a wave of his hand, the tea in the room turned into wine.

"That's more like a human being's words, wishing us to have fun."

Thinking about how long I still have to live, if I don't find something to do, what will become of me?

Zhou Zhenhuan shook his head: "There will be things to do from now on. My sister-in-law is about to give birth, and my apprentice will also get married and have children."

"What? You want to help take care of the kids?"

"Putting everything else aside, my junior brother has already asked him to have his child become our disciple, so it's hard to refuse. Therefore, I plan to separate two people to take care of the child."

Li Bai shivered, seemingly lost in thought.

"Tsk, those two brothers are really in a bad situation. Luckily it's not me, Daoist Master. I'd rather go out and have some fun."

Let’s go! ”

Li Taibai hurriedly withdrew from the Illusionary Realm, as if he was afraid that Zhou Zhen would catch him and make him his disciple.

Zhou Zhenhuan fiddled with a few small paper figures in his hand, stroking his chin, thinking about what names to give them.

This technique of distraction is really fun; I never thought of it before.

Creating paper dolls as substitutes was partly a way to skip class and avoid trouble; it was more of a prank.

This technique of splitting one's mind seems to be like a split personality. Although they can share information, they can also act as independent individuals, which is quite interesting.

"Ah, naming things is such a hassle, I'll deal with it later."

Zhou Zhen really broke free from the illusion, put the gentle breeze and bright moon under his head, and had a wonderful sleep.

Qingfeng and Mingyue tried to pry it open a couple of times, but found they couldn't budge it, so they had to give up.

But for some, this night will not be peaceful.

Upon returning to the Red King's Mansion on the first day of the Lunar New Year, he briefly reported the events to Li Taibai and expressed great satisfaction that the problem had been resolved so quickly on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

"You did a great job, but is there still something you haven't finished wishing for?"

There's no need for you here anymore. After I send you up, I'll invite a few of my senior brothers down.

This Ascension Token wasn't easy to forge; don't waste it.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, without suspecting anything, he hesitated for a moment and said, "In my sect, there are still five old... no, elders, one of whom has been bullying me for a long time, and I think..."

Li Taibai raised an eyebrow: "Is that so? Simple, Qinglian!"

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, she felt a powerful sword aura sweep through the entire room in an instant, sending chills down her spine.

Then she saw a faintly visible immortal sword appear before Li Bai.

Li Bai gave a soft shout, and the immortal sword named Qinglian disappeared in a long arc.

In the blink of an eye, the sword returned, bringing with it five heads.

"They all bullied you, didn't they? I didn't realize you were such a kind person."

"Gather all your men together; I, the immortal, will take you to heaven!"

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, he was extremely excited: "Thank you, Immortal Master, for avenging my hatred. From now on, my life belongs to you."

"Keep your life as it is, don't waste any more time. I'll only give you the time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Oh, and bring that Red King with you too."

"Yes! But why bring the Red King?"

“He’s no longer useful. Our people will become like him and be easier to control. After all, he’s not on our side.”

"I have spoken too much. Immortal Master, you are thoughtful, wise and mighty."

That night, some people saw a golden gate appear in the sky above the Red King's mansion.

"Hey, honey, come out and see the gods! There really are gods descending to heaven!"

Chapter 210 Crown Prince Xiao Chong

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crimson King... he has disappeared."

"Disappeared? Can anyone tell me what this 'disappeared' means?"

Emperor Mingde, who had not attended court for many days and was rumored to be nearing his end, surprisingly attended court for the first time.

She looked rosy-cheeked and full of energy, far from being as weak as the rumors suggested.

Many ministers in the court were shocked and secretly reflected on their recent actions, wondering if there were any loose ends that had not been dealt with properly, and whether they would be punished.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the imperial court was heavy.

The White King had already received news of the Red King's disappearance.

After all, many people had noticed the strange phenomenon that occurred when the Heavenly Gate of the Crimson King's Palace opened wide that day.

According to the confessions of those in the Red King's Palace, the Red King was taken to heaven by an immortal.

This news sounds utterly absurd.

So many good people in this world who do good deeds and accumulate virtue have not ascended to heaven, so why can the Red King?

But there is never any fairness in this world.

Who told them to be in this situation?

Who told them to get involved with immortals?

Countless people secretly envy them; it's like ascending to heaven.

The Red King is quite lucky.

When the White King learned of this, he did not feel envious.

I have a feeling that there are many unknown secrets hidden behind this matter.

Even someone as powerful as the carefree immortal of Qingcheng Mountain didn't ascend to heaven, did he?

It's clear that things in heaven aren't necessarily all that great.

But now that the Red King is gone, it's actually a good thing for him.

After all, compared to the Crimson King, the Prince of Yong'an was undoubtedly more law-abiding, unlike the Crimson King, who was a madman who acted ruthlessly and disregarded the consequences.

Therefore, the position of crown prince will inevitably be decided between him and Prince Yong'an, Xiao Chuhe.

Having one less competitor is a good thing from any perspective.

The most distressed people right now are the ministers in the court who support the Red King.

They used to cheer and shout in the imperial court, but now their master has abandoned them and gone to heaven.

They might not even have a place in the court anymore. The White King won't use them, and neither will the Yong'an King. They are undoubtedly going to be eliminated from this struggle.

Emperor Mingde's gaze swept coldly over the assembled officials, yet a sense of sorrow lingered in his heart.

He's not even dead yet, and these people are already eager to put a new emperor on the throne.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Mingde thought of his previous conversation with Zhou Zhenhuan.

Even if he could achieve immortality, would the children below really tolerate him being emperor for so long?

This is the nature of human nature. He has already blocked the way, and many people are impatient, believing that he is no longer suitable to be the emperor.

Emperor Mingde was deeply saddened; perhaps it was indeed time for him to abdicate and hand over the throne to a more worthy successor.

However, he was still somewhat unwilling to accept it.

"Did you not understand what I said?"

Can anyone tell me, in this Tianqi City, right under the emperor's nose, has the dignified nobleman vanished?

"I have entrusted this country to you to govern together, and you have done a good job!"

Emperor Mingde spoke in a very calm tone, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Even so, everyone felt a chill run down their spines; the emperor was plotting to kill them.

Xiao Se glanced at the White King, who was extremely respectful and showed no intention of showing up. He was always like this, as steady as an old dog.

Xiao Se shook his head and stepped forward: "Father, the Crimson King has indeed ascended to heaven."

Emperor Mingde glanced at Xiao Se, and his expression softened considerably.

"Oh? Heavens? Where did this news come from?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, as my master has told me, the celestial being Li Taibai once fought a great battle with my master, the Immortal Qingcheng, and his strength was extraordinary."

"Now that Li Bai has returned to heaven, this is something my master witnessed with his own eyes, so it cannot be false."

Emperor Mingde remained noncommittal, simply nodding and waving his hand: "Since it was witnessed by the Immortal Xiaoyao himself, it must be true. You may leave now."

Since my son Xiao Yu has been favored by the immortals and has been guided to heaven, let this matter be dropped.

Today I have a few words from my heart that I would like to share with all of you.

Many things have happened recently, and I feel my health is deteriorating, making it increasingly difficult to handle state affairs.

"Your Majesty enjoys a long and prosperous reign; it is we, your subjects, who are incompetent."

The ministers were shocked. Judging from the emperor's words, it seemed that a crown prince would be chosen today.

The White King frowned and glanced at Xiao Se, only to find that Xiao Se had no expression, as if the whole thing had nothing to do with him.

"If you are all incompetent, does that mean I am blind?"

"Ah...we dare not."

"Hmph, you'd better not dare. Cough cough..."

From this day forward, the White King will oversee the kingdom, and the Crown Prince will be appointed as the heir apparent.

The imperial court instantly erupted into a frenzy, like flies swarming in a pile of dung.

King Xiao Chong also looked up in shock, seemingly in disbelief.

The White King knew very well that in his father's heart, the one he loved most was Prince Yong'an, Xiao Chuhe.

With Qingcheng backing Xiao Chuhe, although he had been working hard for this position, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of powerlessness when the night was quiet.

From any perspective, his chances were slim; he was just trying out of habit.

Unexpectedly, the position of Crown Prince actually fell to him today, which made the White King dizzy for a moment, and he was unable to recover for a long time.

"Your Highness, quickly express your gratitude!"

The officials of the White King's faction stood up like victorious roosters.

After regaining his senses, the White King expressed his deepest apprehension and fear, and the matter was settled.

After the court session ended, Emperor Mingde summoned Xiao Se and Prince Langya, Xiao Lingchen, to his side, his expression complex.

"I know that you two children have harbored resentment all these years."