This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

At the top of the dragon's head, Wang Yangming suddenly frowned, feeling a sudden pang of fear for no apparent reason.

A bad feeling welled up inside me.

"Sir...something's wrong..."

Wang Yangming said with some unease.

Without uttering a word, Li Daoxuan's figure vanished directly from the top of the dragon's head.

They reappeared, this time aboard the most luxurious carriage in the center of the procession.

"Who is it?"

The guards and personal soldiers around them were shocked and immediately drew their swords in a defensive posture.

Li Daoxuan looked grave and had no time to explain to them.

With a simple wave of his hand, everyone around the carriage was sent flying.

When they tried to rush over again, they found that the carriage was blocked by a golden light shield and they could not get close at all.

Li Daoxuan slipped into the carriage and immediately saw Jiang Ping'an's condition.

I couldn't help but be slightly moved.

I secretly said:

"What a devoted woman! No wonder she was willing to break with the emperor to gain fame..."

Fortunately, although Jiang Ping'an had died, he arrived in time.

The soul has not yet dispersed, and the body has not yet decayed.

There is still hope.

Without hesitation, he immediately formed a hand seal, touched Jiang Ping'an's forehead, and began to chant an incantation:

"The Supreme Star, responding without ceasing."

Exorcise evil spirits and protect your life.

Wisdom is clear and bright, and the mind is at peace.

The three souls are eternal, and the spirit is never lost.

This is one of the eight great divine incantations of Taoism, which has the effect of purifying the mind and calming the spirit.

The purpose was to help Jiang Ping'an stabilize his soul.

After Jiang Ping'an's soul stabilized, Li Daoxuan then sent out a wisp of his magic power to circulate throughout Jiang Ping'an's body, opening her dantian and allowing her qi and blood to return to her limbs, bones, and internal organs.

Outside the carriage, the leader and his personal guards were already on high alert.

But there was a faint golden light outside the carriage, which they could not break through no matter how hard they tried.

They could only stand outside the golden light and stare blankly.

Just then, a high-pitched dragon roar resounded.

A terrifying, never-before-seen beast flew through the air and crashed into the group.

They wrapped the carriage up directly.

Wang Yangming, atop the dragon's head, couldn't wait to slip into the golden light outside the carriage without any hindrance.

As Wang Yangming climbed into the carriage, he saw Li Daoxuan saving Jiang Ping'an's life.

Seeing Jiang Ping'an's pale face, Wang Yangming was extremely anxious, but he dared not disturb Li Daoxuan.

Fortunately, this process did not last too long.

Wang Yangming watched as Jiang Ping'an's complexion gradually became rosy, and his heart finally settled down.

After a moment, Li Daoxuan finally stopped, let out a slow breath, and said with lingering fear:

"Luckily, we arrived in time; any later and it would have been troublesome..."

For Li Daoxuan, it was indeed a bit of a problem, but not a hopeless one.

As long as the physical body remains active, it is not impossible to retrieve Jiang Ping'an's soul from the underworld.

It's just that you have to bear more karmic consequences.

However, for the sake of his disciple, this is nothing.

The worst fear is that if the physical body is damaged and completely loses its vitality, even if the soul is found, it cannot be revived.

Fortunately, Jiang Ping'an passed away peacefully, rather than committing suicide with a sword.

Wang Yangming stepped forward and sat down next to Jiang Ping'an, gently helping her lie down, his eyes full of apology.

Upon seeing this, Li Daoxuan couldn't help but laugh:

"Don't worry, she's alright. Not only is she alright, but she's also turned misfortune into blessing. She's opened up her dantian and qi sea, and with the help of my magic power, she's naturally crossed the threshold of the fourth realm of martial arts."

Wang Yangming turned around, silently knelt down, and bowed to Li Daoxuan, saying:

"Thank you, sir..."

Li Daoxuan waved his hand, his expression slowly darkening.

"Get up. What follows is probably the most important thing, and even I, your master, may not be able to handle it..."

Wang Yangming was puzzled. With your strength, what in the world is there that you can't handle?

Li Daoxuan didn't offer any further explanation, but simply looked at Wang Yangming and asked:

"Now that you've made a name for yourself, I'd like to know what your thoughts are?"

"Will you return with me to cultivate the Dao in peace, or will you continue to pursue your ideals and seek the well-being of all people in the world?"

Wang Yangming's lips parted slightly, but something seemed to be blocking his chest, leaving him speechless for a moment.

At this moment, Jiang Ping'an, who was unconscious, twitched his eyelids and slowly opened them.

A hint of doubt appeared in his eyes when he saw Wang Yangming.

But then a strong sense of surprise burst forth.

She suddenly sat up from the floor, hugged Wang Yangming tightly, and sobbed uncontrollably:

"My lord... This is wonderful! I never imagined I would actually see you again after death..."

Wang Yangming hugged Jiang Ping'an with his arms around her, and his cheeks flushed as he looked at Li Daoxuan, who was smiling beside him.

He gently patted Jiang Ping'an's back and said softly:

"Ping An...it's alright now. I didn't die, you didn't die, we're both alive..."

Jiang Ping'an was startled and released Wang Yangming, who stared at him in disbelief.

She gently cupped Wang Yangming's face in her palm, and the warmth emanating from her fingertips felt so real.

"Not dead? But... how could His Majesty let you go? And I clearly already..."

Wang Yangming quickly explained:

"My husband saved us; he's here too."

After saying that, Wang Yangming gestured for Jiang Ping'an to look behind him.

Jiang Ping'an turned around and, sure enough, saw a young man in a blue robe with an elegant demeanor looking at them, a faint smile on his face.

Jiang Ping'an had heard Wang Yangming mention his husband before and knew that he was a reclusive and extraordinary person. Now that he had suddenly met him, he couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

She hurriedly stood up, bowed, and said:

"Jiang Ping'an pays his respects to you, sir..."

Li Daoxuan laughed heartily and said:

"You're my apprentice's wife, no need for such formalities..."

Jiang Ping'an blushed at his apprentice's wife's words, his heart filled with joy.

"Perfect timing, you're awake now. Fame is your responsibility too, you two should make the decision together."

Li Daoxuan said calmly.

Jiang Ping'an looked puzzled and turned to look at Wang Yangming.

Wang Yangming then repeated the question that Li Daoxuan had just asked him.

Jiang Ping'an smiled slightly upon hearing this:

"My lord, whatever choice you make, I will follow you..."

Wang Yangming was deeply moved, but he couldn't help but smile bitterly:

"Sir, I have already thoroughly offended the Emperor. Even if I were willing to stay, he would never want to employ me..."

"That's simple, you just need to tell your teacher how you'll choose..."

Wang Yangming hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Jiang Ping'an, his mind replaying the words he had just spoken to the Emperor.

Finally, his gaze hardened.

"If possible, this disciple still hopes to slightly change the situation of this world."

Upon hearing this, Li Daoxuan smiled faintly and said:

"Are you sure? Have you thought this through? If you follow me to cultivate the Dao, you will not only possess the Daoist arts of riding dragons and controlling the wind, but also a long lifespan of immortality."

"Can you really give all of this up?"

Wang Yangming smiled brightly, tilted his head, and said:

"Immortality is desirable, but if I were to truly attain it, wouldn't I be forced to witness human suffering for hundreds or thousands of years?"

"If that's the case, then let this disciple live as an ordinary person. Regardless of whether I can bring any benefit to the world, at least... my heart is pure."

When Wang Yangming uttered the phrase "My heart is bright," Li Daoxuan's expression clearly changed.

He suddenly looked up, his gaze seemingly piercing through the carriage and through the entire world.

I saw the vast and boundless Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

A holy and majestic aura rose from Wang Yangming's body.

He himself was completely unaware, but Li Daoxuan saw it all clearly.

"Could this... be the spirit of righteousness?"