For some reason, Yang Jian began to feel a sense of urgency.
Before he and Ao Xinke arrived at the Xuandu City, the Primordial World temporarily returned to peace.
Half a month ago, the Immortal Sect of the Middle Continent was destroyed overnight. Although most of the Immortal Sect's legacies were preserved, they had already become the vassals of the Celestial Court. Most of their disciples were recruited into the Heaven Pavilion to fill the power of the Heaven Pavilion and fight the Three Thousand Worlds.
The area within a 500-kilometer radius of the Plum Mountain was regarded as a taboo by the Heaven Pavilion. The two immortal sects near the Plum Mountain were spared. Many small immortal sects and most itinerant cultivators in the Middle Continent were not destroyed.
Apart from that, the most speechless thing was that the demons, who had been suppressed by the Immortal Sects of the Middle Continent, were not surrounded by the Heaven Pavilion …
The demons watched in shock as the Immortal Sect of the Middle Continent was destroyed. Then, they welcomed a wave of opportunities.
A chance to revive?
Perhaps.
Putting everything else aside, just the cultivation techniques, books, pills, and precious materials that the Immortal Sects of the Middle Continent had searched for in the Middle Continent had yet to be transported to the Celestial Court for more than ten days and nights.
Although the Jade Emperor did not give a decree, he had already tacitly agreed that the Heaven Pavilion was subordinate to the Celestial Court.
There was also a change in power in the Celestial Court. However, the Jade Emperor could cover the sky with one hand. No one dared to say anything.
In the end, many generals of the God-Conferment were promoted. Many old officials and generals retreated behind the scenes and retired in the Celestial Court.
Iron-Blooded methods and lightning.
The heavens were still the same, and the Jade Emperor was still the one who ruled over the three dimensions. But now, there weren't many people in the three dimensions that could disregard the Jade Emperor's decree, and there weren't many who dared to ridicule the Heavenly Court.
In the Primordial World hundreds of years ago, when the cultivators of the Three Realms mentioned the Jade Emperor, most of them would be a little disdainful. They would say that he was just a puppet supported by the Dao Sect and a Dao child in front of the Dao Ancestor.
However, hundreds of years later, all the cultivators were afraid of the Celestial Court. They did not dare to mention the Jade Emperor loudly.
This was probably the pinnacle of power.
Countless cultivators raised their heads to look, and all they could see were the words "Celestial Court". It seemed that the only way to survive in this world was to rely on the Celestial Court.
A sense of pressure and urgency pressed down on them from all directions, causing many cultivators to focus on their cultivation and not dare to wander around recklessly.
The South Continent did not know the changes in the North at all. The Western Sect, which had just shown signs of rising in the Aparagodānīya State, temporarily quietened down because the Celestial Court was too domineering.
The North Continent was bitterly cold, and the Dong Sheng Divine Continent was half a mortal world to begin with. They were not greatly affected.
Under such circumstances, Yang Jian led 1,200 disciples of the Wu people to the mouth of the Guanjiang River not far from Mount Mei.
After that, there was silence. There was no more movement, and it was really hard to fathom.
Perhaps it was because of the deterrence of Yang Jian barging into the Heavenly Palace and forcing the Saint to retreat, the northwest corner of the Middle Continent was exceptionally quiet. That caused many itinerant cultivators to rush over, and the surroundings of Mount Mei became increasingly lively.
The Meishan Mountain Barrier Array was in operation all year round, protecting the Meishan, making the Meishan a real paradise.
In this place, one could see the divine phoenix dancing, hear the enchanting sounds of the immortal zither, meet groups of fairies, and see plum blossoms all over the mountain.
The Mei Mountain lineage's respect and gratitude for Yang Jian had gradually turned into a god. In their eyes, Yang Jian was the protector of the Plum Mountain, their only shelter.
Compared to the Celestial Court's troops, the Mei Mountain's troops might be a drop in the bucket, but there was no fear in the Mei Mountain.
The cultivators cultivated in peace, and the mortals focused on farming. The villages were connected, and the number of mortals increased. However, there were few disputes.
With a stable back, Yang Jian could go out and adventure in peace.
Speaking of which, with such strength and Yuding Zhenren and the Saint's backing, where did Yang Jian's sense of urgency come from?
It was still the Jade Emperor.
He had not scolded to his heart's content in the Lingxiao Hall, but he had already completely stood on the opposite side of the Jade Emperor. He had unknowingly become a sharp blade hanging above the Jade Emperor's head.
Since that was the case, Yang Jian had to become even more powerful. He had to become even more powerful so that even if the Jade Emperor united all the forces he could, he would still be afraid of Yang Jian's strength and not dare to attack the Meishan.
Therefore, Yang Jian needed to go into seclusion as soon as possible. He needed to break through the Mysterious Yellow Realm of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, break through the limit of the Mysterious Yellow Realm, and form the Mysterious Yellow Immortal Body.
At that time, he should have the confidence to face the Saint Zhunti.
Through the short battle between the Celestial Court and Zhunti, Yang Jian suddenly realized that the gap between him and the Saint Zhunti was not too obvious …
Admittedly, that conclusion was based on the Sea-Calming Divine Pearl and the Overturn Oceans Formation. However, treasures were also part of one's strength. Yang Jian had already peeked at the edge of the lowest combat power of a Merit Saint.
However, at the same time, Yang Jian felt that the difference between him and the Three Pure Ones' Patriarchs was far more than four or five Daoist Zhunti. That was the realm that Yang Jian truly yearned for.
Therefore, as soon as he arrived in Xuandu City, Yang Jian stopped his incarnation in the Primordial World. He gave a few instructions to Xiao Lan before closing his eyes and lying motionlessly on the rocking chair.
His mind returned to his body and was split into two by Yang Jian to create another incarnation.
"Xinke," Yang Jian looked at Ao Xinke with a slightly apologetic gaze. "I'll have to trouble you from now on. I'm going to the Saint's Tomb to cultivate in seclusion."
"Don't worry, husband." Ao Xinke stared at Yang Jian's gaze. She was always a little concerned about being too close to Yang Jian's incarnation. She whispered, "Can you let the incarnation transform into someone else's appearance?"
Yang Jian smiled and nodded. He pointed at the incarnation and turned into a burly man.
"This incarnation is only used to protect you," Yang Jian said. "It's actually a part of my spirit. If the incarnation suddenly falls asleep or something while I'm in seclusion, you can use the formation to cover it. Don't worry about it. That is, I have to focus on comprehending the Dao and can't be distracted. "
Ao Xinke agreed one by one and reluctantly watched Yang Jian reach the entrance of the Saint's Tomb before disappearing.
After feeling lost for a moment, Ao Xinke pulled herself together and nodded cautiously at Yang Jian's incarnation. Then, she headed out of Xuandu City.
Yang Jian's incarnation suddenly turned into a stream of light and drilled into a constantly rotating jade pendant.
Yang Jian's voice came from the jade pendant. "I'll hide my incarnation in here. It can be an ambush and it'll be convenient for me to talk to you."
Ao Xinke immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She held the jade pendant and carefully hung it on her snow-white neck.
Yang Jian asked in confusion, "My wife, why do you have such a grudge against my incarnation?"
"Husband …" Ao Xinke thought for a while and asked softly, "If my husband's incarnation and I are intimate, won't you feel strange?"
Yang Jian thought about it and felt that what she said made sense.
Ao Xinke chuckled. "Dragons also have the Incarnation Technique. The incarnation and the real body are always somewhat different. I only recognize you as my husband, not your incarnation."
"I was negligent previously." Yang Jian sighed softly. "From now on, I'll hide my incarnation in the jade pendant and talk to you."
"Husband, just focus on cultivating." There was a hint of jealousy in Ao Xinke's words. "Although I can't compare to Sister Xiao Lan in terms of strategy and intelligence, I can still help you do something."
"Um …"
Yang Jian could not help but feel a little guilty. After all, he had yet to tell Ao Xinke that Xiao Lan was staying with the incarnation of the Primordial World …
"Be careful, especially Lord Black Spirit. We have to deal with the matter of the Four Spirit Worlds through intelligence and virtue."
"Husband, don't worry. I know."
"I'll find a way first. When I settle down here, I'll place my attention into the jade pendant …"
The jade pendant stopped speaking. On the other side, Yang Jian heaved a sigh of relief and felt a little tired.
Looking at the slowly spinning black vortex in front of him, Yang Jian cleared his throat and shouted, "Uncle-Master, please bring me in!"
There was no movement in front of him. That made Yang Jian a little puzzled.
Just as he was about to take a step forward, he heard Great Daoist Master Xuan Du's voice from afar. "Don't move! Let me find it first! "
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure flashed in front of Yang Jian's eyes. It was naturally the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du.
Yang Jian smiled and said, "Uncle-Master, you can just lead me in. Why do you have to make this trip?"
Great Daoist Master Xuan Du scoffed and said calmly, "Disciple-Nephew Yang Jian's abilities are extraordinary. You dared to go to the Nine Heavens to force the Jade Emperor. If you can compete with the Saint, do you still need me to receive you?"
"Uncle-Master, why are you teasing me? I was just angry at that time. "
"I'm not teasing you." Xuan Du smiled and squinted. "Your comprehension is not bad. You don't need Teacher and the others to tell you what to do. After seeing the changes in the Primordial World, you already know how to use yourself to balance the situation in the Primordial World. Yes, your comprehension is not bad."
Yang Jian was rendered speechless.
"Alright, I won't joke with you anymore." Xuan Du patted Yang Jian's shoulder. "If you had not come, my chastity would have been taken away by Xue Ji. You have already obtained the Sea-Calming Divine Pearl and can barely defend the Xuandu City. Our agreement should be carried out. "
"Yes." Yang Jian was naturally very grateful to the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du. However, just as he began to feel grateful, he heard Xuan Du start to settle the scores.
"Previously, you used a Greater Teleportation Talisman that Teacher Zhang personally made. It's not a loss for you to take this for a thousand years. You have to guard the city for a total of 11,000 years. Regardless of whether you are guarding the city, going to the Four Spirit Worlds to cause trouble, or going into seclusion in the Saint's Tomb, in the next 11,000 years, it will be your fault if anything happens to the Xuandu City! "
Yang Jian did not know whether to laugh or cry. However, that was what they had agreed on earlier. It was purely a form of training.
"Don't worry, Uncle-Master. I will definitely do my best to protect the Xuandu City."
Xuan Du smiled and squinted. He moved closer to Yang Jian and mysteriously lifted his sleeve. "I still have two scrolls that can quickly return to the Primordial World. I'll give you 500 years for one. How about that?"
Yang Jian frowned and hesitated for a while. In the end, he endured the exploitation of the Great Daoist Master Xuan Du …
"Alright …"
"Here, it's been 12,000 years! Come and take a look at these five jade talismans. How about I charge you 200 years for one? "
Yang Jian blinked. "What's the use of this?"
"Use? It's very useful! " Xuan Du proudly stuffed the jade talisman into Yang Jian's hand. "This is your Uncle-Master's essence soul talisman. When you're in danger, crush this jade talisman. I will rush to your side as fast as I can and attack with all my might to help you eliminate the calamity! Tsk, this two-hundred-years-old one is really too cheap. Forget it, I'm not selling it! "
Yang Jian flipped his hand and put the jade talisman into the Black Tortoise Belt. He glared at Xuan Du and said through gritted teeth, "Uncle-Master, what else do you have to sell? Take it all out!"
"Hmph!" Xuan Du's face was full of displeasure. "This is my deep concern for you as your Uncle-Master. Alright, go. Walk through the Mind Sea Realm and that old man will naturally lead you out. I'll go out first! Oh, you have to remember that it's easy to pass through the Mind Sea Realm but not easy to get out. If that old man doesn't send you out, you have to call someone to pick you up outside. Don't be arrogant and force your way in. "
Yang Jian nodded solemnly.
Xuan Du yawned and stretched his back while muttering something …
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