Heavenly Court

Nanji Immortal gently waved his horsetail whisk, using great magic power to one by one restore the shattered palaces of Heaven Palace and Immortal Island and Divine Mountain.

This move left the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals wide-eyed and dumbfounded, and they all praised his profound Dao Xing.

Yet, Nanji Immortal could not feel any happiness.

A Daluo Golden Immortal, actually repairing buildings in the Heavenly Court... Speaking it aloud lacked any sort of dignity!

But he could not refuse to repair.

Ever since the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi appeared in the Palace of the Polestar and took Yu Ding away, the celestials in Heavenly Court looked at Nanji Immortal with strange gazes.

Even the Heavenly Emperor didn't show a good face, speaking with veiled criticisms in front of all the celestials, which genuinely depressed him.

However, he knew the Master had kept him behind precisely for handling the aftermath and to mitigate the effects caused by the Yu Ding incident as much as possible.

In a situation where he was in the wrong, he could only abandon his previous proud and aloof demeanor, repeatedly apologize to the Heavenly Emperor with great caution, and even volunteered to help repair the Heavenly Court, offering various Immortal Pills to the Divine Generals injured by Yang Jian…

After a period of busyness, he mounted his beloved little immortal deer, traveling on clouds and promptly left through the East Heavenly Gate, heading towards Kunlun Mountain.

The immortal deer was a rare species from primordial times and its speed riding the clouds was not slow.

Not long after, it carried Nanji Immortal to Qilin Cliff.

Nanji Immortal disembarked from his mount and just as he approached Yuxu Palace, he saw Bai He rushing out and he asked, "How is your Uncle Master Yu Ding?"

Bai He hurriedly bowed, "Reporting to Master, Uncle Master Yu Ding has been punished to reflect behind closed doors and cannot leave Kunlun."

Nanji Immortal nodded slightly, not surprised by this outcome.

The Master was always protective of their direct disciples; having Yu Ding reflect behind closed doors was less of a punishment and more a protection.

After all, Yu Ding was greatly troubled by the Three Corpse Worm, and if he were to go out and spout nonsense, the consequences might be even graver than this incident.

"Another matter."

Bai He spoke softly, "The Vice Sect Hierarch has just returned from the Western Continent, and is currently inside speaking with Master…"

Nanji Immortal's expression flickered thoughtfully as he looked towards Yuxu Palace.

He was the head disciple of Chan Sect, the closest and most trusted by Yuqing Saint, almost like the left and right arms of their Master.

Since the joint discussion among the Three Sects, the Vice Sect Hierarch who had boldy wielded the Holy Artifact had been "demoted" out of Kunlun and had been staying at Lingjiu Mountain.

Now that he was back in Kunlun, it was likely that there had been some resolution to that matter.

With this thought, he told Bai He, "Go and inform them of my arrival for me."

Bai He smiled and said, "Master has ordered that upon your arrival, you may enter by yourself."

Nanji Immortal nodded slightly and walked briskly into Yuxu Palace.

Soon, he arrived at the main hall, before Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Master above, disciple Nanji kowtows, wishing Master eternal life!"

Before he finished speaking, he heard the Saint above softly saying, "You've arrived just in time. The Western Sect wants to build temples and openly preach in the Southern Continent, what do you think of this proposal?"

Indeed, it was about this matter.

Nanji Immortal's heart stirred slightly. Building temples, openly preaching—that's the condition offered by the two Saints of the Western Sect, wasn't it?

It seemed minor since the Western Sect had been covertly preaching in the Southern Continent anyway.

But the incense fire faith system of the Western Sect held an advantage in preaching.

Now that they were merely secretly preaching and yet already making a significant impact, subtly usurping a great deal of Human Path's incense fire luck, if they were to agree to building temples, allowing open preaching, it won't be long before the entire Southern Continent would be filled with Western temples.

Nanji Immortal glanced at Daoist Randeng, who was calmly seated on a cushion without any distinguishable thoughts about this matter.

After a slight contemplation, Nanji Immortal sincerely expressed his view.

"You overestimate the Western methods."

Yuanshi Tianzun indifferently said, "Incense fire faith is but a minor path, capable of deceiving the common folk but unable to affect those of profound roots.

Humans are born different.

Some possess deep fortune, while others are fraught with challenging fates.

If humans are to be graded, it's mostly those who know neither rites nor honor, nor understand the Heavenly Dao, who are of shallow roots and make up the majority.

This type of people are most likely to be beguiled by the path of incense fire faith, but despite their large numbers, they do not represent the Human Race.

On the contrary, those who truly control the fate and development of the Human Race are the few with profound roots.

Only this small group with profound roots are qualified to listen to the profound Dao teachings of my Chan Sect."

"I understand!"

Nanji Immortal hastily bowed, "According to that, the Western Sect and our sect could coexist and cooperate in the Southern Continent."

"Wrong."

Yuanshi Tianzun blandly stated: "When the Dao is different, how can coexistence be possible?"

Nanji Immortal's heart shuddered, instantly understanding the implication behind the words.

Cooperation is temporary, the strife for the Dao is eternal!

Now we cooperate to suppress the strongest Jie Sect, and after Jie Sect is out of the picture, we will resume our fierce battles!

Thoughts arrived at this point, Nanji Immortal respectfully bowed and said, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance, I understand."

"Um."

Yuanshi Tianzun slightly nodded, then posed another question.

"How do you both view Yu Yuan?"

"Sinister and cunning, intelligence surpasses others!" Nanji Immortal provided the answer without hesitation.

Randeng Daoist pondered briefly, "Brave and strategic, a naturally gifted talent!"

After speaking, he curiously counter-asked, "Why does the Master have such doubts?"

Yuanshi Tianzun gently shook the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his hand, his eyes slightly squinting.

He did not answer the question, but instead looked towards Nanji Immortal and said, "If there is nothing important, visit your teacher at Daluo Mountain more often."

After speaking, he turned his head to Randeng Daoist, "I've heard that disciples from the Western Sect often visit the Netherworld Blood Sea, you should make another trip there."

Hearing this, both Nanji Immortal and Randeng Daoist fully understood and bowed, chanting, "We will carefully follow the Master's (Saint's) decree."

After the two had gone, Yuanshi Tianzun held the Jade Ruyi, sighing softly, "Such exemplary talent and exquisite jade, yet not to be utilized by me..."

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Southern Continent

Between the vast heavens and earth, a dense, wide cloud drifted, resembling an island, akin to a giant whale.

This cloud supported an elegant and exquisite palace, surrounded by ancient trees reaching the sky, green trees providing shade, Yao Grass exuding mist, and unusual flowers emitting fragrance.

Beauty like the Immortal Realm.

At this moment, the palace's master held a furrowed brow, holding a scroll, sighing continuously.

A refined and ethereal maid heard the movement and approached with clear tea, "Master, there's no need to fret, though Yu Ding indeed spoiled the good situation, Yang Jian's havoc in the Heavenly Palace has already dragged the Heavenly Emperor's reputation through the mud."

Mr. Bai glanced at her, speaking displeased, "It's not only Yu Ding who spoiled things, the most crucial was Yu Yuan... I didn't expect your prediction to be right, Yu Yuan indeed interfered with my plan."

The maid spoke harshly, "Knowing that he would spoil our plans, we should have dealt with him directly from the start..."

Mr. Bai closed the scroll in his hands, interrupting the maid irritably, "You want to die, can you not drag me with you?"

The maid pouted, humbly saying, "Then master, what do you suggest we do?"

"If I knew, I wouldn't be this worried."

Mr. Bai sighed sincerely, "You saw it yourself last time at Wuyi Mountain, Yu Yuan alone contended against four Chan Sect Golden Immortals without falling behind... His physical strength is already comparable to a Great Witch, I'm afraid even ordinary Daluo Golden Immortals are not his match.

Moreover, the Spiritual Treasure he obtained seems capable of defeating treasures; using a Spiritual Treasure to deal with him won't be easy.

What's more, he is greatly favored by the Saint, even though the heavenly mechanism is chaotic now, there's no guarantee the Saint hasn't hidden some life-saving means on him.

Most importantly, if we really harm him, none of us can withstand that Saint's wrath!"

The maid bit her lip, seriously saying, "I'm not afraid! Let me go, whether successful or not, I will self-destruct my Primordial Spirit and leave no trace."

"Self-destructing the Primordial Spirit is a technique of Demon Court's Jade Shattering; this itself is already a trace!" Mr. Bai spoke irritably, "That Saint, if attentive, following this clue, can eventually trace it back to me...

So no matter what, we ourselves must not act... Oh yes, perhaps we can find someone strong enough to act for us, and ideally, someone who can bear that Saint's wrath on our behalf..."

Mr. Bai's eyes gleamed, slowly falling into deep thought.

After a long time, he suddenly lifted his eyelids, smiling, "Thinking over and over, I finally thought of a suitable candidate.

This person is also known for his great physical constitution and excels in combat; having him act, Yu Yuan will have no chance of survival...

Can you guess who he is?"

The maid furrowed her brow, pondering, "Known for physical constitution and excels in combat... are you talking about the Qiongqi Demon God?"

"You're quite perceptive."

Mr. Bai smiled, "Correct, thinking it over, he seems the most suitable."

The maid nodded thoughtfully, "Previously, Qiongqi Demon God, entrusted by that person, sent several to assassinate Yu Yuan, with this karma, suspicion will not fall on us..."

Here, she changed the subject.

"But have you forgotten, you once warned Qiongqi Demon God that the day he leaves Northern Continent would be his demise, now it seems unlikely that he will leave Northern Continent?"

Mr. Bai seemed unconcerned, "What does it matter if he dares not leave the Northern Continent, we can make Yu Yuan seek him out."

The maid's expression shifted, "So you have already thought of a plan?"

"Correct."

Mr. Bai stretched his hand, and a piece of anciently mottled bronze fragment appeared out of thin air.

He looked at the maid smiling, "Just need to give this piece of Chaos Bell Fragment to Qiongqi in a special way, then release the information, Yu Yuan will obediently go to Northern __('__We_ apologize_ for_ the_ missing_ part._ Text_ is_ limited_.__ __Participants_ are_ encouraged_ to_ predict_ the_ outcome_ based_ on_ the_ existing_ details.'__), and seek death."

The maid slightly startled, "Really giving this treasure to Qiongqi Demon God?"

"Just a fragment, it's useless in my hands," Mr. Bai spoke indifferently, "If it can remove Yu Yuan and Qiongqi, then it truly becomes a treasure to me."

The maid nodded, "If this can eliminate Qiongqi Demon God, the remnants of Northern Continent's Demon Clan will also completely affiliate with you; indeed, a mere fragment is nothing."

"You understand... Go then, this matter is yours to handle."

"Remember, do not reveal your whereabouts."

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