This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 432 - 430: Shen Nong Holds the Divination Symbols, Wu Wang Heads South

Feng Chun.

This Emperor Shun really has some issues!

In the God of Spring's Temple, Wu Wang returned to sit at his desk, straining to maintain a calm exterior, yet his heart had already begun to churn like turbulent seas.

What was Emperor Shun up to?

What exactly had he seen through the Dao of time?!

At this moment, even with the protection of the Zhong around him, Wu Wang's Dao heart still trembled continuously.

The God position of the God of Spring—when did Emperor Shun bestow it upon him? That was before the retrospection, when Yun Zhongjun, disguised as the Sleep God, came for negotiations with the Human Domain. At that time, Emperor Shun had seemingly casually bestowed this inconspicuous God position.

God of Spring.

The God position he received held the profound meaning of 'dead wood rejuvenating in spring,' which was naturally different from the profound meaning of 'spring warmth and blooming flowers.'

And now, he finally understood that Emperor Shun's initial Great Dao was the Welcoming Spring Dao.

But just these three words were enough to explain many problems.

First, Emperor Shun had been watching him for a long time. It was very likely that he had already foreseen the series of subsequent developments through the Dao of time, so he had laid his plans early, waiting for the most opportune moment to deliver a fatal blow.

Second, Emperor Shun was enjoying the process of the 'ascension of the God of Spring.'

This Heavenly Emperor definitely had a complete plan, and Wu Wang was already deeply enmeshed in it.

He kept pushing him forward, yet he possessed sufficient patience...

But, could Emperor Shun really win?

A Zhong had journeyed upstream against the current of the long river of time.

And the Great Dao contained within the Eastern Emperor's Bell definitely included Emperor Shun's greatest reliance—the Dao of time.

The victor could only be himself. But in the process of winning, what price would he have to pay? What decisions would he have to make?

Wu Wang sat there, lost in thought.

Scenes from the past constantly surfaced in his mind, linking together into a glittering golden timeline. This was the timeline of complete victory sought by his future self, and he had already progressed more than halfway along it.

How would Emperor Shun stir up the situation?

Wu Wang pondered quietly, unconsciously seeming to blend with his surroundings, his body exuding strands of mysterious Dao essence.

Not far away, Lin Suqing and Young Master each appeared, observing the unusual aura around Wu Wang.

Recently, the time he spent in contemplation had been growing longer and longer; no one knew what difficult problem he had encountered.

Lin Suqing gently stroked a strand of her hair, pursed her lips slightly, and sighed silently in her heart. Was it because of her coming to Heaven Palace?

Young Master, however, seemed to have a vague idea of what was happening. As the Divine Spirit of Reproduction, the Main God of the Dao of Life, she could naturally sense the changes in heaven and earth, and perceive the mysteries of the Great Dao.

He must have... had a quarrel with His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor.

That was a pretty accurate guess.

"TCH."

Wu Wang shook his sleeves, slowly stood up, and walked towards Young Master with his hands behind his back, sighing with a smile, "This time, when I go to the Human Domain, I must go alone."

"What happened? Did the Heavenly Emperor not allow it?"

"Exactly," Wu Wang said earnestly. "It's normal for the Heavenly Emperor to have such concerns. If you and Xiao Ming were to return to the Human Domain, the balance between Heaven Palace and the Human Domain would be nearly broken, especially now that Heaven Palace is continuously losing Divine Spirits."

"That..."

Young Master pursed her lips and murmured softly, "Alright then, I'll follow your arrangements."

Wu Wang reached out and gently took her delicate hand. "I'm just going to the Human Domain to see the Human Emperor, that old senior, and then I'll be back."

"Hmm, should I prepare a gift?" Young Master blinked lightly.

Wu Wang, of course, knew what she meant, and he chuckled as he shook his head.

These matters should wait until the situation in heaven and earth has stabilized. Getting too involved now could potentially sow the seeds of future defeat.

After lingering in his own temple for a while, Wu Wang hurried to the Marriage God's Temple.

The Marriage God's Temple [Group] was entirely unoccupied, with only its framework in place. Wu Wang had obtained the Power of Order and Divine Power but had not yet truly begun its operations.

Still, appearances had to be maintained.

Wu Wang summoned a stele and carved the words "Out on urgent business" on it, placing it in front of the main hall. He also summoned a team of Divine Guards to protect the place, preventing anyone from barging in at will.

After making these arrangements, Wu Wang casually visited the Mirror God's Temple and had a brief chat with the Mirror God. The family banquet hosted by Emperor Shun and Xihe had quite traumatized the Mirror God. A normally stalwart Main God of Heaven Palace had recently become somewhat anxious and apprehensive.

Wu Wang offered her some words of comfort, advising her not to take the Heavenly Emperor's words to heart, as he himself had not quarreled with the Heavenly Emperor that day.

"We merely had some disagreements over certain matters," he said.

The Mirror God laughed dryly, hurriedly insisting she hadn't thought too much about it.

Seeing her response, it seemed this "talk therapy" might have had the opposite effect.

Wu Wang didn't take it to heart, as he had come here on a whim. He then took his leave, heading towards the God of Spring's Divine World.

The God of Spring's Divine World was in the midst of planning a new offensive for expansion. Da Yi and the Grand Elder were both so busy they were spinning.

Seeing this, Wu Wang felt somewhat embarrassed to disturb them. After all, he had been quite the Carefree Boss, so the hard work fell upon experts like the Grand Elder, whom he deeply trusted.

Anyway, it wasn't a major issue. His return to see Senior Shen Nong also needed to be done secretly.

Thus, Wu Wang only summoned Yang Wudi, who was undoubtedly indulging in revelry somewhere.

The two men agreed to meet in a small forest on the edge of the Divine Realm.

Wu Wang meditated on a tree branch for a short while before Yang Wudi surreptitiously slipped into the woods. This bald, brawny man rubbed his head, looked left and right, and called out softly, "Sect Master? Sect Master, sir?"

"Do you want the entire Heaven Palace to know I'm hiding here?"

Wu Wang's voice suddenly sounded, startling Yang Wudi, who instantly became alert.

Dispelling the Yin Yang Qi, Wu Wang let fall a smattering of Divine Light and gracefully hopped down from the tree. "Come here, I have something to instruct you on."

"Yes! Coming right away!"

Yang Wudi hurried over, his legs pressed tightly together, his hands clasped on the outer sides of his thighs, bowing and lowering his head. His face was a picture of concentration, and both his ears pricked up attentively.

Wu Wang: ...

This was probably an overreaction on Yang Wudi's part, stemming from the time I docked his pay.

He himself was still a wise and benevolent Sect Master, of course.

At that moment, Wu Wang leaned close to Yang Wudi's ear and murmured a few words.

Thus and so, this and that.

He spoke until Yang Wudi's eyes glazed over, filled with incomprehension.

"Do you understand?" Wu Wang asked, his eyes full of concern. "If you don't, I can explain it to you again."

"Understood! Ah, I've understood it all!" Yang Wudi immediately nodded.

"This matter is of great importance; treat it as the highest priority." Wu Wang patted Yang Wudi's shoulder and said in a low voice, "How well you execute this will affect the subsequent effectiveness of my plan. Do not be careless."

"Your subordinate will definitely give his all, to the point of my belt growing wider!"

"Belt! Getting used to loosening your clothes, are you?"

Wu Wang kicked out. Yang Wudi chuckled and hastily dodged, apologizing profusely, yet his eyes showed he was incorrigibly himself.

Originally, Yang Wudi had thought that the Ten Evils Hall was the pinnacle of his life.

That was until he came to Heaven Palace.

...

「Human Domain, Human Emperor Pavilion.」

Shen Nong regarded the young girl standing before him, his eyes brimming with tenderness. He said warmly, "My child, as you journey to the Northern Wilderness, you must remember well what your father has just instructed."

"Yes," Jingwei nodded gently, her gaze thoughtful.

She didn't understand why her father had awakened her from her slumber when that person hadn't appeared before her. Her father had previously said that once she awakened from her cultivation, he would be standing before her; otherwise, he wouldn't wake her for any other reason.

"He..."

The young girl started to speak but then hesitated, her small, round face showing visible disappointment. Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, partially concealing her expressive eyes.

Though she hadn't been seen for a long time, Jingwei had become even more slender and beautiful than before. Naturally, this slenderness could also be described as being delicately thin. The Divine Light around her was restrained, her skin was snow-white and crystalline, her lips were like the most beautiful candied fruit in the world, and her breath, drawn through her delicate nose, held an untold amount of spiritual charm.

She whispered softly, "Father, has he been well lately?"

"Well, extremely well."

Shen Nong shook his head, sighing with emotion. "That fellow is thriving in Heaven Palace like a fish in water. If it weren't for trusting his character, the Human Domain would have collapsed by now. He now bears the title of the future Human Emperor."

Jingwei asked directly, "So, is he truly the future Human Emperor?"

"No," Shen Nong said with a calm smile, as if speaking of a trivial matter. "Because the position of Human Emperor will end with me, your father."

Jingwei was taken aback.

Shen Nong chuckled and raised an eyebrow. Leaning on his wooden staff, he slowly stood up and walked barefoot on the relatively soft wooden floorboards, saying slowly, "Before I met him, every divination I performed yielded the same, unchanging result, like a pool of stagnant water, without the slightest variation. After encountering Wu Wang, the divinations began to loosen; the shackle locked above the Human Domain's head has started to shake constantly. His occasional words always strike a chord in my heart, reinvigorating my Dao heart, which had fallen silent, content with preserving what we had, thinking only of reducing the Human Domain's losses. Then, the thought of ending the Human Emperor lineage in my hands emerged. And the divinations, in turn, became completely alive."

Shen Nong paused, noticing the bewildered look on his daughter's face. He smiled and gently patted her head.

Shen Nong continued gently, "You might not understand these things I'm telling you. Divination is an ancient tradition of the Human Domain; within it lies the principles of the changes between heaven and earth, and it can be considered a Great Dao in itself. When I had lost my fighting spirit, the divinations were like stagnant water. When I resolved to fight to the death, the divinations showed change. Indeed, the fate of the Human race depends on striving and struggling. If we lose the will to advance, if we become complacent with the status quo, or if we fear hardship, then only destruction awaits us."

"Father," Jingwei said softly, "what does your child need to do?"

"Haven't I already told you what you can do?" Shen Nong said warmly.

"Go to the Northern Wilderness; your destiny according to the divinations lies in the Northern Wilderness. You need to represent the Human Emperor, represent the Human Domain, and take up residence in the lands of the Northern Wilderness. Become closer with Wu Wang's mother. You are the emissary of the Human Emperor, so Wu Wang's mother will not treat you distantly due to your status. According to the divinations, Wu Wang's mother seems to face a calamity, and you are her lucky star. This calamity shows signs of being averted. If you go there, you should be able to help her turn misfortune into fortune."

"Me?" Jingwei pursed her lips slightly, lowered her head, and sighed softly. "I'm only capable of causing him trouble."

"You mustn't belittle yourself so," Shen Nong laughed. "You suffered a calamity in your youth, but you were always an excellent prospect. My child, how could you give up on yourself?"

"Alright."

"Go and prepare quickly," Shen Nong said. "I have already ordered people to prepare gifts. It would be best if you set off before this evening."

Jingwei asked curiously, "Why such a hurry?"

If it were any later, that little rascal would be back!

Shen Nong, of course, wouldn't say this aloud. Instead, he smiled and nodded, saying, "When it comes to averting disaster, it's always better to be early than late. Perhaps if you delay even a moment, his mother's calamity will have already taken shape..."

"Then I shall set off right now." Jingwei felt a sense of urgency.

She hesitated, wanting to say more, but ultimately remained silent. She turned, transformed into a divine bird, spread her wings, and flew out of the pavilion.

Shen Nong stood on tiptoe to watch her for a few moments, then squinted his eyes and chuckled softly, his eyes filled with smug satisfaction.

Challenge me. They're still a bit green.

Shen Nong stretched his old arms and legs, walked to the window to pause for a moment, and then returned to sit cross-legged behind the long desk in the main seat, his movements slow.

He was alone in the building. At this moment, his slow movements, combined with his gray hair and wrinkled skin, exuded an aura of approaching twilight.

Everyone has an end, after all. What does this count for?

With a wry smile, Shen Nong fumbled in his sleeve, pulled out a tortoise shell and an Eight Trigrams Disk, and calmly placed them before him, gently fiddling with the moving rings on the disk.

Should he perform a divination? Constant divination could also harm one's vital energy.

At his level, divination was no longer a petty trick to swindle and deceive. By questioning the Great Dao, he could peek into the past and future. Understanding the reasoning behind things was not an exaggeration to call it a Divine Skill.

Shen Nong pondered and then wrote the character 'Wang' in the palm of his hand, his fingers gently sliding the rings on the disk.

What he had told Jingwei today, he had actually not told anyone else. His meeting with Wu Wang was indeed quite significant for Shen Nong because, from that moment on, he noticed that the divinations he conducted began to change.

What did this signify? It signified that Wu Wang was the variable, the one who could bring hope to the Human Domain.

However, divination is too ethereal. The Human Domain promotes the Dao of cultivation, calling for self-reliance and self-confidence. If they were to depend on divination as a foundation, it would not only fail to convince the masses but also disrupt the atmosphere within the Human Domain. Shen Nong would certainly not act in such a way.

Of course, later, unexpectedly exposing Cang Xue's identity and helping Wu Wang eliminate the Star God had also been a pleasant surprise for Shen Nong.

Sometimes, it wasn't that he truly had victory in his grasp or a foolproof plan; it was merely a little trick of an old man.

Now, things were looking up; the situation had subtly undergone a major transformation.

Wu Wang had slain the Gold God and already possessed the bearing of a Heavenly Emperor. If he could truly take this step, with a new Heavenly Emperor emerging from the Human Domain, the current predicament would resolve itself.

"Come, let me take another look at your astonishing destiny." Shen Nong gently shook the tortoise shell, and the rings on the Eight Trigrams Disk began to slowly rotate.

Shen Nong stroked his beard and hummed softly, concentrating intently on observing the changes.

But in a place this emperor couldn't see, the disk seemed to extend countless projections. These projections were distributed above and below, overlapping with the disk's physical body. Each trigram marking on it connected with a corresponding marking on the projections, forming countless threads that delved into the river of time, into the Dao of causality, and into the Dao of Life.

There, among the myriad Daos, in a place that neither mortals nor Divine Spirits could probe, a large Zhong slowly drifted over.

The Zhong came to a stop, and a blurred figure emerged from within. This figure was merely an outline—the spirit of the Eastern Emperor's Bell.

The Bell Spirit floated leisurely towards the constantly shifting threads, its hand on its forehead.

What's been going on lately? Has he gotten addicted to checking the master's fate? Shouldn't he save some energy for the decisive battle with the Divine Spirits?

The Bell Spirit shook its head and began to manipulate the threads.

In the normal dimension of the world, within the pavilion.

Shen Nong's eyes lit up. He squinted, observing the numerous changes on the divination disk, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

"Not bad, not bad. My divination skills have improved again. I should indeed use them more often." Shen Nong rolled up his sleeves, shook the tortoise shell again, and chuckled. "Let's see where that young rascal has gotten to now."

The Bell Spirit: ...

Silly old child, incorrigible.

It had no choice but to once again raise its hand and manipulate the threads, causing the divination to reveal Wu Wang's current location. The Bell Spirit had to do this because its master had long ago concealed himself at the end of time. What these powerful beings could see now was only what he allowed them to see.

Did they really think the master's fate was so easy to pry into? Doesn't the great Taiyi Dao care about its dignity?

...

At the borders of Central Mountain, Wu Wang, who was swiftly flying among the clouds, suddenly flipped and plummeted downwards, vanishing into the Human Domain's territory in a few flickers. He did not directly return to the Human Emperor Pavilion. Instead, he changed direction and sped invisibly along the Human Domain's border, heading towards the Western Wilderness.