Chapter 817 — The Heavenly Lord Bestows Blessings

This was the result of the Woodcutter's grooming. The Woodcutter had drawn him into a battle of wits—pitting wisdom against the ancient gods, against the great Dao of Heaven and Earth, against the Woodcutter himself. Then the Woodcutter had withdrawn, letting the Imperial Preceptor of Jingping unleash his own intelligence and talent. Only thus did this enlightenment come about.

"This may be the most crucial enlightenment of Jiang Bai Gui's life. It will lay the foundation for his future achievements."

The others did not disturb him and withdrew one by one.

When the Imperial Preceptor of Jingping awoke, it was already a month later. He looked around and saw that Shen Mu's residence was already empty; everyone had long since departed. He raised his head and saw a primal tree, lush and verdant, shrouding the entire capital.

"Shen Mu has gone with the many Human Sovereigns and Dao Masters to the Yong River."

Gongsun Yan told him from beneath the tree, "He asked me to tell the Imperial Preceptor of Jingping not to worry, and to please prepare the technique for sealing the Southern Heavenly Gate as soon as possible."

The Imperial Preceptor of Jingping was startled, then laughed. "Why did you not follow him?"

"I am used to taking root here," the girl said with a smile.

Shen Mu sat on the back of the Dragon Qilin, traveling with the many Human Sovereigns. The majestic mountains and great rivers were splendid and enchanting. Suddenly he spotted a black wild boar and was overjoyed. He hastily said, "Catch that pig demon!"

The Water Qilin rushed over in a fluster and seized the black pig demon.

Shen Mu took out the Heavenly Emperor's imperial edict and laughed. "I was just worrying about how to deal with this Heavenly Emperor's blessing." With that, he opened the edict toward the dazed black pig demon.

A moment later, Shen Mu tossed the edict aside and rode off with the others.

"Mu Tianzun, we meet at last." An ancient, obscure divine consciousness rippled quietly, suddenly appearing in the black pig demon's mind.

"Oink oink!" the black pig exclaimed in surprise.