166: Chapter 166 - I don't know what to name it...

Emperor Ku looked at him in this state, and his full-blown anger vanished in an instant, leaving only a heart full of helplessness and heartache.

He took a step forward, wanting to say something more, but was gently stopped by Emperor Yao raising his hand.

Emperor Yao withdrew his gaze and looked back at the brightly lit student dormitory behind him, the melancholy in his eyes gradually turning into a calm tenderness.

"Three Immortals Island is rich in Spiritual Qi and gathers Luck; it is an excellent place for Cultivation. You staying there, Cultivating, and guarding the Luck of the Human Race is the greatest benefit to the Human Race."

"As for me, I just want to stay here."

He lifted his fingertips slightly and pointed to the classrooms in the school where the lights were out, his eyes full of determination:

"Although Fire Cloud Cave is inferior to Three Immortals Island, it is still a top-tier blessed land in the Primordial World. Staying here alone will not hinder my Cultivation."

"Moreover, I am here to teach them to understand the Primordial World, know the principles of things, and keep their original intentions."

"Let them understand the responsibility and glory of being part of the Human Race, so that when they grow up in the future, they can truly protect this world and protect the thousands of living beings of our Human Race."

"For me, this is not self-punishment; this is the best atonement I can think of."

As his voice fell, there was silence on the eaves.

Emperor Ku looked at the unwavering firmness in his eyes, opened his mouth, but in the end, all his persuasions were blocked in the air, turning into a heavy sigh.

He finally understood now.

Although Emperor Yao was still filled with guilt, he was still practicing his own Dao.

It was just that he had changed from protecting Mortals to protecting and teaching the new generation of the Human Race.

After a long while, Emperor Ku composed himself, looked at the persistent Emperor Yao before him, and softened his tone:

"Since you have made up your mind, I will no longer persuade you."

Emperor Yao nodded slightly, a hint of warmth rising in his eyes, then turned to look at Emperor Ku, his tone becoming serious:

"It is you, however, who does not need to come to Fire Cloud Cave every hundred years, wasting your energy in vain."

"As a powerhouse at the Hunyuan Golden Immortal level, a hundred years isn't even enough for a closed-door Cultivation session. Now that Dayu has achieved Perfection in Karma and his Cultivation has surpassed yours, you need to have a sense of urgency!"

"Don't worry about me; I am doing just fine here in Fire Cloud Cave, watching over these children."

A breeze brushed past their sleeves.

Emperor Ku looked at Emperor Yao, who was dressed in plain clothes and standing alone, yet whose eyes were like torches, and finally nodded gently.

"I understand."

Emperor Yao gave a soft hum, then waved his hand and turned to walk towards his own Daoist temple.

"If you understand, then leave. Go back to Three Immortals Island and properly enter closed-door Cultivation; stop coming here all the time."

Watching his somewhat carefree back, Emperor Ku shook his head, unable to laugh or cry.

"This kid..."

Before the words even finished, he also dissipated from the eaves.

When he reappeared, he had already returned to Three Immortals Island.

Emperor Ku flashed and stepped out of the Void Realm, landing directly under the Five-Needle Pine.

This was the place where the sages of the Human Race usually gathered.

There was an ancient jade stone table, surrounded by an ocean of Spiritual Qi, with immortal birds chirping softly, and the Spiritual Qi was as gentle as water.

Drinking spiritual tea and tasting pine nuts, how delightful it was.

As soon as he appeared, two figures beside the table turned to look at him simultaneously.

On the left sat a person dressed in a mysterious yellow imperial robe, his aura vast and boundless, carrying the sharp edge that suppressed all races in the world—it was none other than Human Emperor Xuanyuan.

On the right was a person in a plain white golden robe, with a gentle and harmonious face, and an aloof and transcendent temperament; it was Shaohao.

The two had been waiting here for a long time, and seeing Emperor Ku return alone, the atmosphere became a bit heavy.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan spoke first, his voice deep and resonant:

"How was it? That kid Emperor Yao, is he finally willing to loosen his stance and come to Three Immortals Island to establish a Daoist temple?"

Shaohao also looked up, his gaze gentle and filled with a bit of expectation.

According to seniority, Emperor Yao was the great-grandson of Shaohao and the great-great-grandson of Human Emperor Xuanyuan.

Over these years, it was not just Emperor Ku who hoped for Emperor Yao to come to Three Immortals Island; as Emperor Yao's ancestors, they also hoped for the family to be reunited.

Emperor Ku looked at their expectant gazes, pulled a helpless wry smile at the corner of his mouth, and slowly shook his head.

"He is still not coming."

Five short words settled the outcome.

Human Emperor Xuanyuan's brows tightened instantly, the expectation on his face dissipated instantly, replaced by a bit of anger at his failure to meet expectations, and the mysterious yellow aura around him sank slightly.

"Not coming?"

He stood up abruptly, his imperial robe sleeves swaying, revealing a rare impatience, his tone full of annoyance:

"This brat!"

"In what way are the Spiritual Qi and Luck of Three Immortals Island not better than Fire Cloud Cave? And here, there is a family reunion."

"He refuses to establish a proper Daoist temple, refuses to improve his Cultivation, and insists on huddling in that cave."

"I think he has been muddled by his mental block!"

The more Human Emperor Xuanyuan spoke, the angrier he became, and the space around him rippled slightly. He immediately took a step, intending to step into the Void Realm and leave, planning to go to Fire Cloud Cave in person to catch him.

"I will go to Fire Cloud Cave right now and drag him back! I will teach this unfilial descendant a good lesson!"

Just as he moved, Shaohao had already stood up and quickly reached out to stop him.

"Father, wait!"

A wisp of gentle, clear Qi rose from Shaohao's palm, steadily pressing down on Human Emperor Xuanyuan's arm, his voice gentle and peaceful:

"Since Emperor Yao has made up his mind, there is no need to force him. Let him stay in Fire Cloud Cave."

"He is watching over the new generation of the Human Race, and with his heart having something to rely on, he can slowly resolve his mental block. Living such a stable life may not be a bad thing for him."

Upon hearing this, Human Emperor Xuanyuan's anger flared even more, and he shook off Shaohao's hand:

"A good thing?"

"Three Immortals Island is just a step away from Fire Cloud Cave. What is the difference between staying in Fire Cloud Cave and staying on Three Immortals Island?"

He pointed his hand towards the direction of Fire Cloud Cave in the east, his tone full of heartache.

"Is he lacking Spiritual Qi, or is he lacking a Daoist temple? Are we old folks not worthy of staying with him?"

"He insists on locking himself in that school, torturing himself."

"He could clearly just take a step to return home and be reunited with us, yet he insists on carrying everything alone. You call this a good thing?"

Regarding this, Shaohao was also speechless and could only cast his gaze towards Emperor Ku.

The meaning was very clear: you didn't bring the person back, you handle it.

Emperor Ku understood and quickly stepped forward to persuade him: "Great-grandfather, calm down, calm down!"

"Since Emperor Yao has made this choice, let's just let him be for one Yuan Epoch."

Although Human Emperor Xuanyuan usually displayed a very good personality, as the Human Emperor who unified the Human Race and wielded the power of slaughter alongside the Ancestor of Weapons Chiyou.

Deep down, there was a sense of domineering nature.

Emperor Ku did not dare to forcibly persuade him when he was in the wrong.

He could only set a time limit for his descendant, Emperor Yao.

Emperor Ku could only hope that Emperor Yao would be able to resolve his mental block and achieve the Hunyuan Golden Immortal level within one Yuan Epoch.

Otherwise, he would have no choice but to let Human Emperor Xuanyuan go and catch him.

The surging aura around Human Emperor Xuanyuan paused, and looking at the determined Emperor Ku, he finally withdrew his Divine Ability.

"One Yuan Epoch."

"I will give him one more Yuan Epoch!"

"Once the deadline arrives, regardless of whether his mental block is resolved or if he has thought it through, I will go to Fire Cloud Cave in person and drag him back!"

"At that time, he won't be allowed to be willful!"

One Yuan Epoch.

It seemed long, but to them, these Hunyuan Golden Immortals, it was just a fleeting moment of closed-door meditation.

It was a deadline, and also a step down for each other.