Drip ~
The clear spiritual liquid slid down from the stone milk and landed in the small clear pool.
At the edge of the five continents, deep in the ground, in a cave that emitted seven-colored light, Golden Cicada sat cross-legged beside the spiritual pool. His face was pale, and his robe was stained with blood. His entire body was tense, and he trembled from time to time. The smile on his lips was a little forced …
Was he afraid?
What a joke. A dignified Primordial Beast, a six-winged golden cicada with an innate Cosmic mystical ability, had been subdued by the Western Sect, and the Saint had personally captured it!
How could that be called fear?
He was just … afraid.
And this fear came entirely from his instincts. It came from the blurry figure beside Golden Cicada.
Beside Golden Cicada, the woman in a blood-colored gauze dress walked lightly. Her enchanting figure seemed to be condensed from fog. A slender finger gently touched Golden Cicada's forehead and slowly brushed past.
"Senior," Golden Cicada said with a smile. "Thank you for saving my life, Senior."
"Hehehe …"
The laughter was light and carried a hint of laziness. It was clearly so gentle and mellow, but when it landed in Golden Cicada's ears, it sounded exceptionally ear-piercing.
Golden Cicada believed that if he were not injured, he would not be afraid of the Black-Winged Blood Mosquito. Even if he fought, the outcome would be fifty-fifty, and he could rely on his mystical ability to escape.
However, at that moment, he had been injured by the divine sword in the eyes of the Celestial Court's immortal, and the woman beside him had seized the initiative …
"I saved you?"
"Of course."
Golden Cicada answered with a smile. However, as soon as he finished speaking, his Adam's apple trembled slightly.
Wenjing Daoren stepped on the stone slab beside him with one foot and slowly bent down. Her face, which could make all living things miserable, had a hint of playfulness.
She leaned slightly closer to Golden Cicada's face and sniffed gently.
"Tsk, why is your blood so smelly? It makes me lose my appetite …"
Golden Cicada put on a fake smile. "Thank you for your care, Senior. We are both working for the two masters, so we naturally can't have internal strife."
"Heh."
Wenjing Daoren's figure flashed and appeared on the other side of the pool. Her phoenix-like eyes were filled with disdain.
"Don't call me 'Senior' here and there. We're not familiar with each other.
I saved you today because I happened to pass by. If I don't save you, I'm afraid I'll be blamed by the church.
Remember, don't be too ruthless. Leave some good meat for others.
Otherwise, the next time I see you like this, it won't be as simple as … taking a strand of your soul. "
As she spoke, Wenjing Daoren slowly raised her left hand. Wisps of blood Qi twined around her jade-like fingertips, condensing into the shadow of a blood cicada.
She gently pinched the blood cicada with her slender fingers, and it instantly exploded.
When?!
Golden Cicada's face immediately turned pale. His body trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with a ferocious light.
However, Wenjing Daoren snorted coldly and did not look at him again. Her soft waist swayed slightly, and her figure disappeared, leaving behind only a slight chuckle, a smear of blood, and an ear-piercing sound to Golden Cicada …
Buzz ~ ~
Golden Cicada's delicate face trembled slightly. His left hand clenched into a fist, and the ground within a thousand miles rumbled continuously.
…
Wen Jing should know what to do next.
Li Changshou pondered.
He was more confident in Wenjing Daoren's ability to handle matters than Grandpa Chao's ability to scam others.
He naturally did not ask Wenjing Daoren to rush there today to show off to the Jade Emperor.
No one could predict what would happen in the future. The human heart was the most unpredictable.
Li Changshou had to hold back in front of the Jade Emperor when it came to matters related to Wenjing Daoren.
There was no other reason. The final beneficiaries of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation were the Celestial Court and the Western Sect. If the two of them had a "connection" during the God-Conferment, there was no need to make a fuss.
If the Jade Emperor knew in advance that Wenjing Daoren was a hidden pawn of Ren School in the Western Sect, she might become a "bargaining chip" in the future.
During the Great God-Conferment Tribulation, the Jade Emperor was also half a chess player. He could not be judged based on human nature alone.
Li Changshou had been very clear about that when he had formulated the Dragons strategy in the past few years.
Today, he would let Wenjing Daoren act according to the situation. If Jin Chanzi could escape, he would let Wenjing Daoren pick up Jin Chanzi. It seemed like he was providing help in times of need, but in fact, it was icing on the cake. He wanted to put on a show for the Western Sect.
If Wenjing Daoren was not scheming enough, he would show kindness to Jin Chanzi.
If Wen Jing had considered everything, he would have taken the opportunity to give Jin Chanzi two punches and warned him not to take all the credit in the future. That way, he would be able to gain the trust of the Western Sect …
An extra layer of insurance meant an extra layer of stability.
At that moment, Li Changshou, as the Sea God, had already arrived on the Dragons' immortal boat with the Jade Emperor and Dong Mu Gong, who had transformed into two auxiliary gods.
The troops of the West Ocean Dragon Palace who had heard the news had already surrounded the place.
A few dragon sons bowed forward. Ao Shi of the West Ocean Dragon King's family was in tears. He said that he had made a careless friend and had actually led a wolf into his house.
"Minister Changgeng," the Jade Emperor reminded him via voice transmission. "The essence souls of these dragon sons are a little strange."
Li Changshou replied via voice transmission, "Your Majesty, this is a common method over there.
The experts of the Dragons have already noticed the abnormality. It's not appropriate for us to ask about it. "
The Jade Emperor smiled and nodded. He did not say anything else.
Soon, the Jade Emperor realized that the situation was more troublesome than Li Changshou had said.
At that moment, among the large number of people who had surged out of the West Ocean Dragon Palace, two-thirds of them had problems with their cultivation levels that were equivalent to the Heaven Immortal realm of the human Qi Refinement cultivators.
In other words …
They were surrounded by a large number of traitors.
Then, the Jade Emperor watched as Li Changshou chatted and laughed with the puppets of the Western Sect.
That was really …
From afar, he saw that there were knives hidden behind his back.
The Jade Emperor's eyes were filled with contemplation and determination. However, he soon regained his previous clarity.
Dong Mu Gong acutely sensed that the Jade Emperor seemed to be a little different at that moment.
Li Changshou chatted for a while. Hundreds of azure dragons flew over from the south and north. When they approached the immortal boat, they transformed into humans.
"Brother Hierarch!"
Ao Yi rushed over with hundreds of experts and cupped his fists at Li Changshou from afar.
Li Changshou nodded calmly and did not expose the Jade Emperor's identity.
This time, Li Changshou was not stingy with his praise for Ao Yi's "foresight". In front of the Jade Emperor, he praised Ao Yi for a while.
When the experts of the Dragons thanked Li Changshou, the Jade Emperor sent a voice transmission.
"Changgeng, let's go back. There's nothing interesting here."
Li Changshou bade farewell to the experts of the Dragons. Before he left, he reminded Ao Yi not to forget to arrange for the patrolling gods to patrol the four seas.
Before leaving, Li Changshou said to Ao Yi,
"After settling everything, Ao Yi, come to Anshui City. I have something to give you."
"Alright!"
Ao Yi lowered his head and cupped his fists. He bowed and sent Li Changshou and the other two off.
A moment later, Li Changshou rode the wooden boat and continued to stroll around the West Ocean.
He and Dong Mu Gong realized that there was something wrong with the Jade Emperor's expression. It was completely different from the peaceful and tranquil look that the Jade Emperor had when he first descended to the mortal world.
He seemed to have something on his mind …
Dong Mu Gong and Li Changshou exchanged glances. Both of them were confused.
A moment later, the Jade Emperor waved his hand and stopped the singing and dancing. He drank the "Jiujiu's special wine" in one gulp.
"Forget it!"
Li Changshou and Dong Mu Gong stood up at the same time.
The Jade Emperor sighed softly and stood up to look at Li Changshou. He raised his hand and patted Li Changshou's shoulder.
"Now that the Celestial Court has just been established, I've made you suffer, Changgeng."
Li Changshou thought, "It's not hard. I just need to add more merit."
The Jade Emperor said, "Today, I saw how you dealt with the powerful people of the Western Sect and exchanged pleasantries with those Dragons with ulterior motives. I feel hatred in my heart!
How can an important minister of the Celestial Court be bullied by a ferocious beast!?!
Why should the righteous god of the four seas that I have conferred the title of, interact with those unbearable living beings with a smile!?!
Where is Mu Gong!?! "
Dong Mu Gong immediately bowed and accepted the order. "I'm here!"
The Jade Emperor stood in the low canopy and paced back and forth. He pondered carefully and then spoke slowly.
"After returning to the Celestial Court, immediately draft a decree.
Changgeng, you have blessed the four seas and raised the prestige of the Celestial Court. You will be promoted by three stages and your salary will be increased by 60%.
From today onwards, the Celestial Court will set up another Navy of the Celestial Court. They will be stationed at the Heavenly River and train day and night for Changgeng's command!
The decree will be drafted within twelve years. The Celestial Court's navy will be mobilized today! "
Dong Mu Gong replied firmly, "Yes, sir!"
"Where is Changgeng?"
Li Changshou lowered his head and said, "I'm here."
"I had overlooked something previously. I felt that you had the protection of Senior Brother Taiqing and the Western Sect did not dare to bully you.
That's my fault. "
There was an apologetic look in the white-robed Jade Emperor's eyes.
Li Changshou's smile was rather warm. He answered, "Your Majesty, I feel that it's quite interesting to compete with them."
The Jade Emperor chuckled and said seriously, "However, Changgeng, you have your shortcomings. You are too stable.
You are a disciple of Ren School. This is quite similar to Senior Brother Taiqing. There's nothing wrong with that.
Changgeng, come and take a look. "
As he spoke, the Jade Emperor pushed open the window of the cabin and looked at the smoke outside.
He continued, "The wind is slow, but it is also strong. The clouds are rolling, but it is also urgent.
Everything in the world has its own urgency.
The matter regarding the Dragons should be the same. "
When Li Changshou heard that, he immediately pretended to be touched. He nodded slowly and bowed.
"I've learned something!"
"Regarding the Dragons, I will give you an order today. You don't have to care about the Dragons for now."
The Jade Emperor said, "Twelve years later, the Celestial Court will hold an Immortal Peach Banquet. I will invite the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas to the Celestial Court to enjoy the banquet.
If they are willing to submit to the Celestial Court, I will not raise the Dragon Slaying Sword.
If they still have ulterior motives and do not accept fate, I will personally go to the Purple Cloud Palace and ask the Dao Ancestor to send down the Heavenly Punishment. I will question the Dragons! "
Li Changshou and Dong Mu Gong looked at each other. They were shocked and bowed at the same time.
The Jade Emperor closed his eyes and slowly exhaled. Then, he opened his eyes and looked at the blue sky.
His white robe was like snow, and his long hair danced.
Li Changshou looked at the back of the ruler of the Three Realms and felt …
He was a little handsome.
Li Changshou shouted, "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!"
The Jade Emperor smiled and said, "Changgeng, Mu Gong, you might not know, but I'm actually not interested in the Heavenly Emperor's authority.
Back then, when the Demon Court was destroyed, the Dao Ancestor and the Six Saints appeared and cleaned up the shattered mountains and rivers after the war between the three races. They melted the ancient Demon Court and refined it into the current Celestial Court.
At that time, Senior Brother Zhun Ti of the Western Sect pleaded with the Dao Ancestor that the Celestial Court should be controlled by the Saint.
How can Teacher not know Zhun Ti's intentions? "
The Jade Emperor's gaze was extremely distant, as if he could see through the sea and the sky.
As he continued to speak, a wisp of Heavenly Dao Dao runes had already wrapped around the wooden ship. He did not have to worry about anyone listening.
The Jade Emperor said, "Senior Brother Three Pure Ones are quiet and indifferent.
"Senior Brother Three Pure Ones are quiet and indifferent. They don't care about the affairs of the world. If Teacher had agreed back then, the Heavenly Courts would have become a Dharma treasure for Senior Brother Zhun Ti and Senior Brother Jie Yin to repay their ambitions.
Therefore, Teacher took me and my junior sister out of the Purple Cloud Palace. He did not tell me anything and made me and my junior sister the Empress of the Celestial Court. I was the Jade Emperor, and she was the Queen Mother. We were in charge of the Three Realms.
When I first became the Jade Emperor, the Celestial Court was empty. There were only clouds everywhere. I sat in front of the Lingxiao Treasure Hall with my junior sister in a daze. I did not know what I should do, nor did I know what the Heavenly Emperor's position symbolized.
Junior Sister and I were originally just serving tea and water to Teacher and guarding the door. When have we ever been the Heavenly Emperor or the Heavenly Empress?
Until today, I still kept asking myself,
Teacher asked me to be the Heavenly Emperor. What does he want me to do?
Today, I have a rough idea. "
Li Changshou said in a low voice, "I'd like to hear more from you, Your Majesty."
Dong Mu Gong could not help but fall into deep thought. Why couldn't he think of that?
The Jade Emperor said, "Heaven and earth and living beings.
There are many mighty figures in the Three Realms. The Saints can easily refine wind, fire, water, and earth. The disciples of the Saints have the ability to cover the sea and sink the land. The experts of the various races can move mountains and fill seas.
I need to restrain them.
Before the True Spirit transformed, it was born in the void. After the True Spirit transformed, it was divided into the strong and the weak. My Celestial Court is to prevent the strong from being strong and the weak from being at ease with the heavens.
I need to control it.
Changgeng, Mu Gong, are you willing to follow me? "
Mu Gong said firmly, "I'm willing to sacrifice my life to serve Your Majesty. My death is not enough!"
Li Changshou sighed slowly and smiled. "I've just become a god. The road ahead is long. I'm willing to see you, Your Majesty."
The Jade Emperor turned around and nodded at Li Changshou with a smile.
Mu Gong could not help but fall into deep thought again …
He really could not think of anything.
…
The Jade Emperor, the Celestial Court, and the Dragons would enjoy the Immortal Peach Banquet twelve years later. If they did not submit, they would be punished by the Heavenly Punishment …
After sending the Jade Emperor and Dong Mu Gong away, Li Changshou settled the paper effigy in Anshui City and fell into deep thought in the secret underground chamber of Xiao Qiong Mount.
Twelve years was a little short.
The time when the Jade Emperor took the initiative was slightly earlier than he had expected.
Li Changshou stood up from behind the desk and walked to the bookshelf in the corner. He took out two treasure pouches and took out two stacks of cloth portraits. He slowly spread them out and filled the entire secret chamber.
That was the "strategy" that he had written when he first accepted the mission of "Dragons in the sky".
Most of it had been erased.
Today, after careful consideration, Li Changshou rolled up most of the cloth and hung it in front of him. He burned it with the True Samadhi Flames.
That was useless.
Li Changshou turned around and looked at the remaining three pieces of cloth on his back, as well as the arrows that were marked on them.
"Finally, I can use this part."
Then, Li Changshou took another piece of cloth and drew a drumstick, a bamboo basket, an orchid, a slingshot, and a luminous cup on it.
This time, he thought for a while and added a hairpin. Then, he sat cross-legged in the air and let the cloth beside him float around him. He picked up his brush and continued to write and draw.
At such a moment, he could not be hot-blooded and ignore everything.
In the past twelve years, there were still many things that he could do. The Jade Emperor wanted to cut the Gordian knot and did not hesitate to use the resources of the Purple Cloud Palace.
What he needed was to quickly organize this mess so that there would not be too much resistance when the Jade Emperor attacked. He would not leave too many problems behind.
He looked at the place where Ling'E was in seclusion and glanced at the few people playing in the chess room.
Li Changshou smiled and shook his head. He began to focus on thinking.
The Jade Emperor actually did not know … His Dao was not inaction.
It was just that sometimes, he had to make a choice that was in line with the drumstick.
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