At the back of Kunlun Mountain, Yang Jian's figure slowly condensed and turned into a cloud that floated above the Nine Heavens.
He already knew the whereabouts of the Nine Nether Spirit Shattered Diamond, but the True Flames of Nirvana could not be found with the power of the Heavenly Dao. He needed to use the Bell of Chaos to travel through the past and the present to find the "wreckage of Heaven and Earth" that was left in various corners of the Chaos Sea.
Only in places like the Hundred Mountains could one or a few True Flames of Nirvana be born. Whether Yang Jian could find the True Flames of Nirvana in the end, apart from his own efforts, he also needed … luck.
It was not luck, but luck.
If he was lucky, he would be able to find the Nirvana True Flames in the hundred mountains that were under Yang Jian's control. If he was unlucky, he might be able to find the Nirvana True Flames only to see it disappear in an instant.
Next, Yang Jian had a few things to do in the Primordial World. He went to the Sun and the Moon to search for the two types of flames, went to the South Ocean Dragon Palace to ask for the Shuiluo Star Patterned Iron, and went to the Lady of Earth to get some Spirit Shattered Diamond.
That way, he could gather a few key items in one day.
But before he did that, the cloud that Yang Jian had transformed into slowly floated above the Nine Heavens, mixed into the colorful clouds under the feet of a group of fairies, and openly entered the South-Heaven Gate.
Indeed, it was better to personally confirm who the enemy was before he could feel more at ease.
Yang Jian did not like to be in a passive position, especially when it concerned his life, the safety of his friends, and the fate of the Primordial World.
The other party was very cautious. Even a Saint of the Great Path would first investigate his background.
What did that mean?
It was very likely that there should be no more than three Saints of the Great Path secretly operating in the Primordial World. They were also wary of Daoist Heavenly Flame, who held the Bell of Chaos, and the Three Pure Ones, who could suppress Qian Hong.
If Yang Jian investigated in the opposite direction, he would not be in danger. If he could find out who the other party was in advance, when his new spear was born, he could join forces with a few Saints to destroy him. Wouldn't that eliminate this trouble?
When he arrived in front of Lord Taibai Jinxing's residence, Yang Jian did not alarm the Daoist children. Instead, he turned into a handsome little Daoist child and sat in the warm room where he had stayed twice. He waited quietly for Venus Taibai to return.
He was sure that Venus Taibai must have left all kinds of backup plans in his mansion. He also thought that he understood this old man's way of doing things, so he poured himself some herbal tea and sipped it.
In less than an hour, Venus Taibai returned on a cloud. He flew at a steady pace, without any abnormalities.
It seemed like he returned to his Star Lord's Mansion after leaving the Numinous Heaven King Palace like usual.
"Stand guard outside. Tell them that I'm in seclusion to refine a cauldron of pills and that no one is to disturb me."
"Yes." The few boys agreed in unison. Then, they hurriedly ran to stand outside the Star Lord's Mansion.
An ethereal Dao rune slowly circulated. The source was in the Pill Refinement Building of Lord Taibai Jinxing's residence, but it sealed the various places in the residence.
Venus Taibai waved his horsetail whisk and swayed into the warm room. As if he did not see the Daoist children in the room, he sat opposite them and poured a cup of herbal tea.
Yang Jian chuckled. "Senior, you're quite calm."
Venus Taibai stroked his beard and smiled. "Although I can't see through your transformation technique, I'm considered an old man. I still have the ability to see through people."
"Oh? Since you didn't see through my transformation technique, how did you tell that I was here? "
"How many people dare to barge into the Celestial Court? Moreover, when you use the transformation technique, you do not pay attention to the subtle changes in your eyes. If someone familiar with you is familiar with you, they will be able to tell at a glance. "
Yang Jian cupped his fists. "I've learned something."
"May I know why you're here? You even specially used a transformation technique. This shouldn't be a small matter. "
"Indeed, this is not a small matter." Yang Jian tapped his fingers on the table. "Now, I only trust two people in the Celestial Court. One is Senior, and the other is the Grand Supreme Elder in the Tushita Palace. Now, I have no other choice, so I came to ask you, Senior. "
"Oh?" Venus Taibai raised his eyebrows and took a sip of cold tea. "Why do you trust me so much, Perfected Lord?"
Yang Jian spread his hands. "Senior, you've secretly helped me several times. I haven't repaid the favor. Mother once said that if I have any difficulties, I should look for you. I believe in Mother, so I naturally believe in you."
"Perfected Lord, don't you think that I'm a trusted subordinate of the Jade Emperor?"
"Senior, you're actually not supporting the Jade Emperor, but the Celestial Court, right?" Yang Jian said, "I know your ambitions and personality."
Venus Taibai was amused. "I'm already an old man. What ambitions do I have?"
"Once, when he was drunk, Brother Chunyang once said that when the Jade Emperor first entered the Celestial Court, he was unable to do anything. However, with just a few words, he and Senior, as well as some other elders of the Celestial Court, were determined to assist the Jade Emperor at all costs."
Yang Jian sighed and said, "The Jade Emperor once said that if he could control the Three Realms one day, he would definitely make it so that there would be no oppression or robbery in the Three Realms. Cultivators would have to be restrained by the Celestial Court. Mortals and living beings who could not cultivate could spend their lives under the protection of the Celestial Court. The Six Paths of Reincarnation would be regulated, and the world would be constant."
"Brother Chunyang cultivated again and ended up in a miserable state. Until now, he is still nurturing his True Spirit in the Six Paths of Reincarnation and unable to reincarnate. However, he misunderstood. To be fair, the Celestial Court and my uncle have indeed fulfilled his promise. "
"In that case, why can't I trust you, Senior?"
Venus Taibai smiled bitterly. "Perfected Lord, you actually know so much about the past."
"If Brother Chunyang wasn't drunk, he would definitely not mention these things. I have always respected the seniors who created the Celestial Court."
Yang Jian held the teacup with both hands and said seriously, "Today, I'm here to ask for Senior's help, but it might endanger your life."
"Perfected Lord, there's no need to do this." Venus Taibai frowned and said, "What is it?"
"A few days ago, the Celestial Court sent a group of Heavenly Generals and a few consecrators to the Black Spirit Kingdom to announce the decree. Senior, do you know about this?"
"Of course I do."
"Why didn't you go, Senior?"
Venus Taibai was stunned for a moment. He sat there and pondered for a while. "Are you saying that there's something wrong with those people?"
"After I met the twelve Heavenly Generals and three consecrators of the Celestial Court, I could not calm my mind and cultivate in peace. After being explained by an expert, my mystic body discovered that a powerful enemy was spying on me, but I could not see through it."
Yang Jian looked at Venus Taibai. "Among those people, there are one or two Saints of the Great Dao. Their identities should be like Daoist Qianhong's. They are all hidden pawns placed in the Primordial World by a supreme expert. Now that they have their eyes on me, I can't sit still and wait for death. At the very least, I have to know who this person is before I plan for the future. "
Venus Taibai's arms trembled slightly. He held onto the table and half-knelt. "Is this true?"
"Why would I lie to you, Senior?" Yang Jian sighed softly. He was also a little disappointed.
"So that's really the case …"
Venus Taibai sat back on the meditation cushion in a sorry state. He sat there for a long time and did not move. His gaze was a little frozen.
This matter was indeed a heavy blow to Venus Taibai.
The subordinates of a supreme expert in the Celestial Court were secretly operating. The Jade Emperor had shown signs of abnormality previously …
"I've already reported this matter to Grandmaster," Yang Jian said. "I came to look for Senior today because I want to ask you to secretly investigate and find out who the powerful enemy is. Senior, you are the most familiar with the Celestial Court. You are resourceful, tolerant, and calculative. Even if I do this myself, I'm afraid I won't be as good as you. "
Venus Taibai said, "My Dao heart is a little troubled. Let me think for a while."
Yang Jian nodded and continued drinking the herbal tea in his cup.
After waiting for about ten minutes, Venus Taibai let out a long breath. Golden light flickered in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.
"I'm willing to help you, Perfected Lord."
Yang Jian said, "Thank you, Senior. However, you have to be careful. It's best if you can find out who it is. If not, it's fine. I'll wait for them to appear in the Black Spirit Country."
"Ah, unknowingly, I can only run errands for you, Perfected Lord. I'm still old."
"Senior, if not for the fact that you've worked hard for the Celestial Court for so many years, I'm afraid you would have long tried to enter the Saint realm like my master," Yang Jian said. "Throughout ancient times, you're the only cultivator who can do that."
Venus Taibai smiled and squinted. "Perfected Lord, your bootlicking skills have improved."
"I can't let you risk your life for nothing."
"Hahaha, alright. With a few words of flattery, I'll risk my life for you."
Yang Jian stood up and bowed.
Venus Taibai also stood up and bowed to Yang Jian.
"I still have other things to do. I'll take my leave for now."
"Perfected Lord, take care. Don't be courageous when you're in trouble."
"Yes." Yang Jian nodded and agreed. The Daoist boy that he had transformed into slowly dissipated. A gentle breeze blew through the front hall of the warm pavilion. Venus Taibai could sense that Yang Jian had already left his Star Lord Residence.
"Ah, Your Majesty …"
Venus Taibai swept his horsetail whisk and casually took a Daoist robe to change into. He hummed a few Dao songs and entered the Alchemy Building.
Who said that immortals and gods were so carefree? They were so arrogant.
How could the matters of the mortal world be peaceful and ethereal?
…
After leaving the Star Lord Residence, Yang Jian pondered for a while and went straight to the coldest place in the Heavenly Palace.
The moon was cold.
Previously, Fairy Chang 'e had descended to the mortal world to meet him. She played a song called Mist in a Dream and even expressed her desire to be close to Yang Jian, causing Yang Jian's impression of this fairy to be greatly reduced.
Originally, the number one beauty in the Three Realms had a resounding reputation. Yang Jian had always felt that she was a fairy who was otherworldly and didn't know the ugliness of the world. She was otherworldly and beautiful. In the end, while she was beautiful, there was still a hint of the secular world to her.
Perhaps he was forced by the dangerous environment of the Celestial Court.
When he arrived in front of the Glacial Palace and stood under the laurel tree, Yang Jian hid himself. The burly man who was focused on chopping the tree did not notice him at all.
The man was Wu Gang. According to Yang Jian's information, Wu Gang was actually the Jade Emperor's trusted subordinate. He was guarding the Glacial Palace and grounded Fairy Chang 'e.
Back then, the Jade Emperor wanted to pick the ice snow lotus of the Glacial Palace, but he was repeatedly rejected and became a joke in the Celestial Court.
Perhaps, the Jade Emperor did it to put on a show for Qianhong. Of course, it could also be that he was really lustful. However, no matter what, it had nothing to do with Yang Jian.
He came here only to go to the core of this huge planet to collect the Moon Fire.
After being stunned for a while, Yang Jian's body sank into the cold and hard ground.
However, a moment later, Yang Jian frowned and emerged again …
"There's actually a great array that I, Xuanqi, can't enter. It's really strange."
After muttering for a while, Yang Jian looked at Wu Gang and then at the high wall of the Glacial Palace.
Do I have to look for the Moon Lord?
Well, I rejected him decisively back then. Now, he came to ask for help secretly. How thick-skinned does he have to be to do that?
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