Bedfellows

Bai Li raised his hands, and the noise in the hall immediately subsided.

"Zhentian."

He asked, "Which Immortal Official is currently in charge of propaganda?"

"Master, it is Yi Caiying, the Publicity Office of Beautiful Joy Forbidden Heaven."

"It is the Central Immortal Emperor Le Zhentian," replied.

"Yi Caiying?"

Bai Li's gaze fell to the lower rank. Among Your Highness Immortal Official, a man with a square face and an imposing presence stepped forward and bowed to Bai Li.

"Your humble servant Yi Caiying, pays his respects to His Majesty the First Emperor."

No need for formalities.

Bai Li looked at his face and then asked, "Who is Yi Dexing to you?"

"He was my great-grandfather."

"Although Minister Dexing was initially in charge of propaganda, he was still valiant on the battlefield. During the War Against the Consciousness Demon, Minister Dexing handled propaganda while also charging into battle alongside me. His bravery left a deep impression on me."

Bai Li looked at him carefully again and praised, "Not bad, although you are still young, you already have some of his style from back then."

"Your Majesty flatters me. I am far inferior to my great-grandfather."

"No need for modesty, Minister Yi. I require you to prepare a speech for the Fivefold Immortal Realm. I want this speech to be seen by everyone in the Fivefold Immortal Realm. Is that alright?"

"No problem."

How long will it take?

"If Your Majesty wishes, we can begin now."

Yi Caiying replied, "Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, while I take care of everything."

"Very well, I'll see how you perform."

Bai Li thought for a moment, then raised his hand and said, "Also, help me write a letter and send it to the Four Immortal Emperors, saying that I have not left the Central Immortal Realm for a long time, and today I wish to Summit with the Four Immortal Emperors outside the Central Immortal Realm."

"Yes."

Yi Caiying accepted the order and left. Bai Li then inquired about the situation in the Central Immortal Realm. A moment later, Yi Caiying returned to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and invited Bai Li to move to the lecture platform.

Bai Li stood up and invited the Ghost Emperor and the Central Immortal Emperor to move together. The three of them, along with a large group of Immortal Official, arrived at the lecture platform of the Central Immortal Palace.

Rejecting Yi Caiying's efficiently prepared speech, Bai Li stepped onto the podium, with the Ghost Emperor and the Central Immortal Emperor standing on either side of him.

In the skies above the Fivefold Immortal Realm and the various Immortal City, a clear Projection suddenly appeared, broadcast using magic. On the Projection, the First Immortal Emperor Bai Li stood on the platform, while the Central Immortal Emperor and the Ghost Emperor stood on either side of him.

The footage quickly caused a stir, because although there were occasional broadcasts of the First Immortal Emperor's speeches in the past, in those Projection, the First Immortal Emperor was always sitting in a private environment, and his expression and tone were as if he were giving his final instructions.

But this time, he stood on the formal stage, looking radiant and healthy, clearly enjoying a comfortable life.

Those Projection from the past have already been seen by those who are observant; they were recorded beforehand using magic. Otherwise, given the temperament of the First Immortal Emperor, the Four Immortal Emperors would not have dared to be so arrogant, and he would certainly not have allowed the Four Immortal Emperors to become so powerful.

They had already guessed that something might have happened to the First Immortal Emperor, and that there was nothing they could do to reverse the situation.

But this time, the Projection overturned their previous guesses. The First Immortal Emperor in the Projection was not fake, and they could certainly tell that.

The Immortal Realm is about to undergo another upheaval.

"Cough cough, um."

The First Immortal Emperor in the video coughed twice, then spoke, "It's been a long time, my Subjects the Immortal Realm, my fellow Daoists, good afternoon. It has been a long time since I personally stood on this platform and spoke to you."

He paused for a moment, seemingly waiting for applause as usual. After two seconds, he reacted and continued, "To be honest, I did encounter some problems some time ago and had to leave the Immortal Realm. As a result, I neglected to manage the Fivefold Immortal Realm for seventy thousand years. This was my fault."

These words caused an uproar in countless Immortal City, as the First Immortal Emperor had openly and generously acknowledged everyone's speculation.

"After returning, I... cough, I immediately learned about the situation in the Immortal Realm, especially the Four Directions Immortal Realm in the east, west, south, and north, and the rule of the four fellow Daoists. I have many things I want to discuss with the four of them about these matters."

When Bai Li spoke of his return, a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and said seriously, "Perfect timing. Seventy thousand years ago, I was unable to have a proper meeting with the four of you. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I would like to Summit with the four of you. As for the location... let's set it at You Tian in the Eastern Immortal Realm Nether Heaven."

"As for the other issues, I will handle them one by one in the coming days, I assure you."

In the video, Bai Li smiled and said, "Four fellow Daoists, I'll be waiting for you in Nether Heaven. You must come!"

After the recording ended, Bai Li and Le Zhentian returned to the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Since returning these past few dozen days, he had been staying in his harem, doing the glorious work of burning himself out to warm his beloved concubine. He had to deal with many matters accumulated in the Central Immortal Realm immediately, and he also had to make up for the 70,000-year gap in time.

After supporting him, Bai Qiuran first led Flame Venerable away from the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The Immortal Emperor cannot interfere in the internal affairs of the Ghost Realm; correspondingly, the Ghost Emperor cannot participate in the internal affairs of the Immortal Realm before receiving an invitation from the First Immortal Emperor.

Now that Bai Li has been resurrected and has essentially broken ties with the Four Immortal Emperors, Bai Qiuran no longer intends to conceal his true form. Maintaining his Ghost Emperor form, he took Venerable Lie and returned directly to the Great Peace Hall.

Right at the entrance of the Great Peace Hall, he ran into Li Jinyao and Tang Ruowei, who had just returned.

Where did you two go?

Bai Qiuran asked.

"We've gone to watch the First Immortal Emperor's speech."

Li Jinyao replied.

What were you doing there?

Bai Qiuran muttered to herself.

"I can't even go check on my junior brother."

Tang Ruowei pouted and said, "The lecture platform doesn't require an entrance fee."

"But we really didn't expect that."

Li Jinyao, who was standing nearby, came over and hugged Bai Qiuran's arm, saying with a grin, "So that's what Ghost Realm Real Estate means. I didn't expect you to have such a high status, senior. I wonder what the people of the Ghost Realm will think when they find out your true identity."

Seeing her intimate gesture, Bai Qiuran, but Lie Venerable Lie behind her raised an eyebrow.

He didn't say anything, but Bai Qiuran had already noticed the change in his facial expression, so she asked, "Venerable Lie, is there anything you want to say?"

"Um..."

After a moment's hesitation, Venerable Lie looked at Li Jinyao and asked, "Your Majesty, may I ask who this young lady is...?"

Li Jinyao's eyes darted around, and she blurted out, "I'm the third, no, the fourth!"

Bai Qiuran flicked her head, then, amidst Li Jinyao's cry of pain, said, "Don't listen to her nonsense, she's my friend."

Oh, I know, the kind of friend you only have in bed with.

Venerable Lie's forehead; he felt as if he had inadvertently stumbled upon the leader's secret.

I wonder if the Imperial Consort know about this...

Don't overthink it, Jinyao is also Lan'er's friend.

Bai Qiuran casually added, "She really is a friend. Lan'er knew she came to the Immortal Realm with me this time."

Well...

Venerable Lie narrowed his eyes.

It seems the relationship is more complicated than I imagined.