Heavenly Soldiers chanted scriptures, and pale starlight descended from the sky, falling upon Li Qingxian and making him appear ever more sacred.
He Bao asked, "Should we lend His Highness the Idle Prince a hand?"
"Could you use that tiny amount of brain you have?" Lü Wenhua cursed helplessly.
He Bao froze, then sighed. "When immortals fight, we really can't help."
"Do any of you Dao Cultivators have a solution?" Lü Wenhua asked.
The Dao Cultivators discussed in low voices, then one after another sat cross-legged on the ground, following the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals high above as they chanted the most basic Dao Sect incantation, the Land God Pacification Mantra.
"Primordial Origin, pacify and stabilize, proclaim it to all spirits..."
As the mantra continued, a strange power descended, falling upon Li Qingxian and this stretch of land, then spreading in all directions alongside the Great River.
Dao Sect cultivators one after another gazed toward the Great River, focusing on Taigu City.
Five Elements Sect.
Numerous cultivators of varying appearances gathered together.
Some carried gourds on their backs, some banana-leaf fans, some iron tower plaques, some red lanterns, and some pilgrim chests.
"The Heavenly Soldiers' chanting may be related to the Upper Realm choosing a successor."
"If so, our sect should follow Heaven's will and assist the new master."
Melodious bell chimes rang throughout the Five Elements Sect.
Myriad Beasts Gate.
"The Heavenly Soldiers' blessing may signify the Dao Sect's Son of Heaven..."
One Dao Sect after another, great or small, visible or hidden, began to act.
Sky Firmament Sect.
Black-Bearded Guest and White-Bearded Guest exchanged a glance.
"It must be connected to Lu Han."
"Li Qingxian has defied the sovereign. How could Heaven favor him?"
"Li Qingxian is jumping about far too much. Wouldn't it be better for him