Chapter 647: Emperor

"Looking for someone? And, it's a descendant of an Immortal God?"

"Yes, and since I am searching within the entire scope of Beigan, I happen to need the help of Brother Long."

Ren Yidao and his group were walking on the road to Luoyue Peak. Li Yandao had rushed ahead to talk in detail with Sikong Yu, while the others did not head there directly, choosing instead to walk and talk, wandering slowly through the mountains and enjoying the scenery along the way.

"Descendants of Immortal Gods, that's not troublesome. If there's no rush, I can just have people search for them in secret." Li Long twisted the small beard under his chin and shook his head. "But if we search with great fanfare, I'm afraid it will attract the attention of quite a few people."

Although Li Long admitted he was skipping work, he did not remove his disguise; he was still in the appearance of Instructor Lin, with a long spear strapped to his back.

He claimed it was because he was worried someone would recognize his identity and feared the negative impact, but in the eyes of the others, this guy just couldn't kill his playful heart, was still brooding over being recognized, and wanted to continue his role-playing.

Well, it was very childish.

Even though he was the oldest person present, he was the most like a child who never grew up; even Li Yiyi was much more mature than him!

But since he, the old man, was the Emperor, and this wasn't a major matter, they just let him play...

"It doesn't matter if outsiders notice. If they want to pay attention, let them; it won't have any impact." Ren Yidao shook his head indifferently and said softly as a matter of course: "Here in Beiming, even the likes of Immortal Gods dare not act recklessly."

"As for the person to be found... do you still remember the one who acted after you that day?"

Li Long nodded. How could he forget?

That day, they were the first to stand up and support Ren Yidao, thinking that sects like the Divine Path Sect would act next, but they never expected to wait for an incomparably dazzling sword light.

An Immortal God who was in Beiming, yet had never been known to the Northern Qian Dynasty.

Tian Jiangjun.

What exactly did such a title represent?

What kind of experiences did He have that could make those arrogant Immortal Gods tremble with fear?

He showed concern for Ren Yidao, but what about the Northern Qian Dynasty? Was He an enemy or a friend?

These questions had been troubling Li Long, and coming here in person actually had the purpose of clearing up these doubts.

... It was absolutely not that I, the Emperor, wanted to skip work to come out and play!

Well, I hope Wang Xiang and all the beloved ministers can understand my painstaking efforts.

I have always come out with official business in mind!

While Li Long's thoughts were wandering, Ren Yidao continued to explain: "That Tian Jiangjun has a connection with the Northern Qian Dynasty. When He acted that day, He discovered that there were still descendants in the world within Beigan, so this time He hopes to find them and give them some gifts."

"However, Tian Jiangjun's condition is not good. After arranging this matter with His subordinate, He fell into a deep sleep again. That subordinate has an old friendship with me, so He found me, hoping that I could provide some help."

After Ren Yidao finished speaking, Li Long also came back to his senses, frowned, nodded, and pondered for a moment.

"This matter is not difficult; the Beiqian Dynasty can provide help."

From Ren Yidao's mouth, Li Long had received some good news.

Tian Jiangjun had Causality with Beigan.

And His condition was not good, so there was no need to worry about having an Emperor Emeritus above his head—although Li Yandao had already become an Emperor Emeritus in a factual sense, he was his own ancestor after all, so Li Long didn't find it too disgusting.

As for other Immortals... Heh, have I ever feared them?

Besides, I have an ancestor above and a sworn brother below; they should be the ones fearing me!

As long as my backing doesn't fall, I am still the Lord of Northern Gan!

As for whether he could break through to Ascension, Li Long was not in a hurry. He only had the strength of the Wuxiang realm now and couldn't see the edge of Asking Dao yet, so there was no need to be overly ambitious.

If he could ascend, he would.

If he couldn't, that was fine too.

In any case, his life had already been exciting enough.

Ren Yidao nodded and then smiled: "Well, then Ren will thank Brother Long first. However, since this concerns the affairs of Immortal Gods, the Imperial Court just needs to contribute a little; there is no need to take it too much to heart."

"Immortal Gods..." Li Long narrowed his eyes as he heard this, turned his head to gaze at Ren Yidao's profile, and was lost in thought for a moment.

If one were to ask about the art of Qi Observation, the Emperor was absolutely the best in the world, sitting in the imperial court to observe all things and see through those hypocritical faces that appeared loyal.

Back then, when Li Long first met Ren Yidao, he felt that this youth was not simple, that he was not as young as he appeared on the surface, and that he harbored secrets.

One's temperament could be hidden, and one's face could be changed, but the profundity hidden deep within those bright eyes was something that could not be completely covered up, no matter how much one tried to mask it.

This Senior Brother of his daughter was much more powerful than many people thought; he was a master hiding his identity and playing in the Earthly Realm.

Because of Jian Xinxin, Li Long had always had a considerable degree of favor for the Divine Path Sect, so he naturally thought: "Was he sent by the Divine Path Sect specifically to look after Ling'er and protect her in the dark?"

With this as a premise, and because Ren Yidao's personality suited his taste, Li Long, the Emperor, made the move that left his daughter dumbfounded, taking the initiative to propose swearing an oath of brotherhood with the other party.

At that time, Li Long thought he had seen through the other party's disguise, believing that his cultivation would definitely not exceed the Heaven Realm, and that swearing brotherhood with him was actually condescending, allowing him to take a great advantage.

But... looking at it now, it seemed that it was his past self who was wrong; he had actually climbed high to reach him.

Judging by Ren Yidao's performance of ascending to immortality a few days ago, the other party's strength probably already reached the Ask Dao Late Stage back then. Everything displayed on the outside was a disguise, successfully confusing the people of the world, and even he himself had not seen through it.

Looking back, this was an existence qualified to achieve the Dao, but a bitter cultivator who had been kept under wraps since the beginning of his cultivation and had hidden his identity for a whole lifetime.

The whole world could not find any trace of Ren Yidao's cultivation in the first half of his life, until he finally came out of seclusion at the final pass, walked the world, and left some traces of himself in the world.

Enduring for a lifetime, finally shocking everyone with a single feat.

As soon as he appeared, he left the deepest mark on the world, breaking the shackles of all living beings and returning longevity to the world.

As for why he had to hide before, it was obviously to prevent the "big villains," the Immortal Gods, from noticing early and to keep them from ruining the big plan.

... The above is the speculation and reasoning of Li Long—no, not just him, but a large part of the outsiders regarding Ren Yidao.

The world would not believe that a person who could become the first Immortal after the ancient times was just a small cultivator lying flat and slacking off in his sect three years ago; if he could, he would even be willing to be a little fox who just wanted to eat and wait for death.

They would rather believe that this was a great power who had endured for a lifetime, cultivated for a lifetime just for one obsession, and was willing to use his whole life to fight for justice for all living beings.

The former clearly lacked logic, was full of the wild fantasies of those who indulged in wishful thinking, and was a genuine daydream.

How could there be such an easy success in this world?

And the latter was logically rigorous, consistent with most people's imagination of the first Immortal, and very reasonable.

Regarding this, the famous critic, Jin King of Beigan, world-walker of the Divine Path Sect, Ren "Role-playing" Yidao once said:

"That's right, just as you think, I am indeed this hardworking, this capable of enduring, and this ambitious."

"The truth is exactly as you all think!"

Explaining is impossible; since no one would believe the truth anyway, it is better not to explain at all.

If they are willing to fill in the blanks with their own imagination, it saves me the effort of covering things up!

It is enough that a portion of people know the truth; Ren Yidao does not need the whole world to understand his life story.

In any case, according to the outside world's perspective, Ren Yidao has already more or less taken on the script of a "patiently enduring" protagonist; if he hadn't done a great good deed that no one could deny, he would already be a major villain plotting to destroy the world in secret.

Hmm, although this latter speculation won't come to pass in the short term, after some time has passed and the world's gratitude fades, sooner or later some "witty" genius will "see through the truth" and slap the label of villain on him.

But regarding this future development, Ren Yidao says—it doesn't matter, it has nothing to do with me.

Destroying you, what does it have to do with you?

Saving you, what does it have to do with you?

As for some suspicions and disturbances, they are merely a breeze past the ears; it is enough to hear them and let them pass.

……

The four of them chatted while strolling, toured most of the Divine Path Sect, and finally arrived at their destination, Luoyue Peak.

And as soon as they reached Luoyue Peak, Li Long's brows twitched as he looked at the two figures sitting side by side at the foot of the mountain.

"This is……"

The youth wore a faceless, pure white mask with no openings for the eyes, blocking all sight; the young girl beside him had long bangs hanging down, covering the upper half of her face.

Li Long stopped in his tracks, staring at the two with furrowed brows, a question surfacing in his heart—how come these two children have no eyes?

Huh?

Is this a new trend in the cultivation world?

If that is the case……

Then I must do it too!

I want to get a dragon-patterned mask!

A big one!

A GOL-DEN! MASK!

Ren Yidao did not expect his "Brother Long" to have such unreliable thoughts; he waved his hand at Zhang Mang and the other, who were about to stand up, signaling them to continue their cultivation, and led the others forward.

"That is my disciple Zhang Mang and his... hmm, his childhood sweetheart who has designs on him."

That can be said, right?

Anyway, the two of them haven't succeeded yet, so let me, their master, make it up as I please.

Besides, I'm not lying!

After walking a few more steps, Ran Yeting took the initiative to say: "Hehe, you all go attend to your business; I won't interfere, I'm going to find Ling'er and Yu'er."

A mother wanting to see her daughters—Ren Yidao naturally would not forbid it, so he directly arranged for Li Yiyi to take Ran Yeting to Lingxu Peak to find her sisters; those two girls had been at Lingxu Peak these past few days brushing up on their knowledge of the Divine Path Sect.

And with the departure of Ran Yeting and Li Yiyi, only Ren Yidao and Li Long were left on the path; the two stopped talking and walked silently up the stone steps.

Step by step.

Step by step.

Li Long gradually fell half a step behind Ren Yidao, watching the youth walking in front.

Gazing at the tall, upright, and elegant youth with an Immortal aura, Li Long narrowed his eyes.

He couldn't quite grasp his own perspective on Ren Yidao.

Even now, Li Long still regarded Ren Yidao as a brother.

Otherwise, he would not have extended a helping hand without hesitation when Ren Yidao was in "danger," using the power of the entire nation to stand against the Immortal Gods.

Although this was extremely dangerous and could easily have cost the Northern Qian Dynasty everything, he still did it.

But, beyond that?

As the Emperor of the Northern Qian Dynasty, how did he view Ren Yidao?

Without a doubt, this was a special existence so powerful that even the Immortal Gods took the initiative to avoid him.

Ren Yidao had a profound Causality with the many newly born Immortals, and could be called the teacher of all Immortals.

And such an existence was clearly not something the Northern Qian Dynasty could control; even if the other party still appeared harmless, he could not let his guard down and could not trust him completely as he had in the past.

Then... is there wariness?

Li Long could not deny it.

Regarding such an existence, no one could treat him with a normal heart, just as the person he had known back then.

Especially when he was an Emperor, with the lives of the billions of common people of the Northern Qian Dynasty on his shoulders, he could not afford any carelessness.

But, this wariness did not make Li Long panic.

He believed in Ren Yidao's character.

The Northern Qian Dynasty had already made an effort, which was enough to earn Ren Yidao's gratitude.

Putting himself in the other's shoes, he felt that Ren Yidao would not let the Northern Qian Dynasty down.

What's more…… my daughters are still entangled with him.

Hmm……

And very likely, it is my daughters.

Although Li Long was not particularly sharp, he was not stupid, especially since he knew his daughters' pride well; they would not easily take a fancy to a man, but once they did, they would not easily change their hearts.

And since Ren Yidao had already appeared in their lives, they would likely set their sights on this person and would not look at those ordinary men again.

Tsk!

This lucky guy, my daughters are all peerless beauties, the first-class women of this world.

Such good fortune, even I am a little envious…… Oh!

Thinking of this, Li Long's eyes widened; he finally understood what his complex feelings toward Ren Yidao truly were.

It was envy.

Li Long envied his little brother for possessing such strength, being able to repel an Immortal God single-handedly, and being able to turn the tide with his own power.

He envied Ren Yidao for being able to rely on his own strength to protect everything he wished to guard, without needing to borrow from others.

He envied him...

"... So, after all this time, it turns out I was feeling envy?"

Li Long stopped his footsteps, lowered his head to ponder for a moment, and then shook his head with a self-deprecating laugh: "I never would have thought that I would one day envy another man."

"Hahahaha!"

"This is truly the funniest thing in the world!"

"I am the Emperor, I am the Heaven of Beigan!"

"Regardless of what the Immortals do, the Heaven of Beigan's hundreds of millions of subjects is none other than I alone; this matter will never change!"

"Hahahaha!"

The Emperor of Beigan clutched his stomach and laughed aloud, laughing until tears were about to fall.

Beside Li Long, Ren Yidao had long since stopped walking, and he did not offer any persuasion, simply standing quietly to the side with a smile on his lips, watching with narrowed, smiling eyes as Li Long, who had been standing in place lost in thought, wept and laughed.

Since Ran Yeting and the other left, Ren Yidao and his group had remained in that spot, not having moved a single step.

Li Long had a knot in his heart; Ren Yidao knew it at a glance.

Rather than letting this knot cause unpleasantness in the future, it was better to let him untie it here.

As for whether using an Illusion Technique on the Emperor would involve disrespect toward the Emperor...

It's a small matter.

If no one says anything, then no one will know!