A year had passed since the Heavenly Dao's hint in his dream, when the Blood Lotus appeared. Every day, Li Changshou had been ready to blow the whistle, call the men, and grab weapons, but...
The Blood Sea remained quiet and peaceful. Nothing at all had happened.
Something was bound to happen in the Netherworld, especially after the Western Teachings had gained an advantage. It was very likely they would make another move through the Netherworld and pry open a breach.
To be safe, Li Changshou placed a Paper Daoist in Fengdu City, disguising it as a minor magistrate to monitor the developments there at all times.
Meanwhile, after Lingzhu Zi entered the Courage Trial Hall forty-nine times, Li Changshou brought him back to the Heavenly Court as well.
Lingzhu Zi's cultivation had yet to reach the Eternal Golden Immortal Realm. Though his physical combat strength had improved quickly, it could not yet truly show much effect.
It was safer to let him peacefully "develop" in the Heavenly Court.
It was just that...
The current Lingzhu Zi...
Sunlight shone upon the front courtyard of the Water God's Mansion. A bare-chested young Daoist with long hair, wearing iron-gray trousers bound tight at the calves, stood surrounded by a group of Heavenly Generals who had removed their armor and changed into casual clothes.
Lingzhu Zi's skin was still somewhat pale, but he was vastly more robust than before his trip to the Netherworld. His physique was nearly perfect, every muscle packed with astonishing power, and his entire body radiated the vigorous air of a true man.
It was only that when he opened his mouth, his voice remained as...
Crisp and captivating.
"Please," Lingzhu Zi said, making a welcoming gesture. The surrounding Heavenly Generals gave low roars and rushed at him.
Figures