The thin screen reflected the clouds and covered the moon. The warm pavilion was filled with fragrance.
On the Immortal Island with the most restrictions in the Jade Pool, in the deepest part of the Ethereal Immortal Realm, in the Immortal Pavilion where the Queen Mother lived.
Li Changshou and Dong Mu Gong stood in front of the screen, one on the left and one on the right. They lowered their heads obediently but did not say a word … The Queen Mother, who was behind the screen, raised her hand to support her forehead.
Clearly, she was a little overwhelmed. Ahem, she was a little angered by the two silent "pillars" of the Celestial Court. However, there was no other choice.
Li Changshou knew very well that it was better to say less than to say more.
As for Dong Mu Gong …
Why doesn't the Water God allow me to reply? Isn't the Jade Emperor in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall? What's wrong?
"Hmph!"
A cold snort sounded from behind the screen. Li Changshou and Dong Mu Gong immediately buried their heads deeper.
Princess Long Ji, who was standing quietly beside the soft couch, was frowning and pondering. She was deducing how many layers her "strategist" teacher had considered on that matter …
A few hours ago …
A ray of golden light suddenly descended from the Xiao Qiong Mount. It was the merit that the Heavenly Dao had given to Li Changshou.
At that moment, the concealment array formation on the peak was activated on its own. Together with the array formation outside, it created the illusion that golden light was flying towards the sky. At the same time, some spiritual energy and immortal power surged towards the various parts of the sect.
It was very similar to the situation of spiritual energy leaking because he could not suppress it when he was setting up the array formation.
In order to receive merit in a low-key manner, Li Changshou had put in a lot of effort.
Li Changshou was naturally in a good mood after obtaining an unexpected amount of merit for no reason. However, at the same time, Li Changshou captured the auspicious phenomenon that had appeared in the Three Realms through the paper effigies that had been set up everywhere.
At that time, he understood.
Little troublemaker had grown to eighteen. He was in big trouble.
Any expert in the Primordial World who was good at deduction would be able to deduce such a large-scale phenomenon …
The Jade Emperor of the Celestial Court had descended to the mortal world.
This undoubtedly put more pressure on the Celestial Court. Moreover, Li Changshou had to pay special attention to the safety of the Jade Emperor's reincarnation later. It was impossible to hide this from the Queen Mother.
Logically speaking, the reincarnation of the Jade Emperor would definitely be protected by the Heavenly Dao.
However, there were also variables in this world. The Heavenly Dao also had an uncontrollable 'Evasive One'!
When he returned to the Celestial Court, Li Changshou thought that the Queen Mother of the West would summon him for at least seven to eight months to wait for the reincarnation of the Jade Emperor to come to the world.
Unexpectedly, just as he returned to the Water God Residence, Long Ji had already "killed" him …
Sigh, anyone in the Primordial World who has the word 'Goddess' is really not easy to deal with!
Hmm … During the early stage of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation, the Goddess of Stone, who was bullied to death by the unreasonable Perfected Taiyi, had to be counted separately.
Fortunately, Li Changshou had made some preparations in advance. For example, he had brought Ao Yi and the Heavenly Soldiers to the Netherworld.
That meant that he, the Water God, was handling official matters. Moreover, it was the official matter that the Jade Emperor had instructed him to do. If the Queen Mother found out about this matter and attacked him, he could take the opportunity to shirk responsibility.
Li Changshou had also used the Shadow-Retaining Ball to record the phenomena in the world. In the future, if the Jade Emperor were to question him, he would hand the Shadow-Retaining Ball to the Jade Emperor and say,
"Your Majesty, when you descended to the mortal world, you caused too much of a commotion."
Naturally, it had nothing to do with him.
The most important preparation was at this moment, at this place, and at this scene. Regardless of whether the Queen Mother attacked him directly or persuaded him patiently, he could not speak easily!
He would not waver in the Celestial Court for ten thousand years!
"Is His Majesty really just in seclusion?"
The voice of the Queen Mother, who was behind the screen, gradually turned cold. Li Changshou and Dong Mu Gong lowered their heads even more and were about to bow.
Li Changshou could clearly sense that immortal power was surging around the Queen Mother. Clearly, for a moment, the Queen Mother wanted to slap the two old immortals out of the Jade Pool.
"Are the two of you mute today?"
Dong Mu Gong stole a glance at Li Changshou and happened to meet Li Changshou's gaze. The two of them agreed at the same time.
"No."
Crack!
The Queen Mother threw the jade fan in her hand on the ground and cursed,
"One of you is an important minister who has been in the Celestial Court since the Celestial Court was established. The other is Zhi Quan of the Celestial Court who is trusted by His Majesty and is good at scheming!
Why are you mute and silent when you arrive at the Jade Pool?
Where's your usual high-spirited aura that looks down on the world?
Where's your posture of exterminating demons and protecting the Dao in the blink of an eye!?! "
Dong Mu Gong and Li Changshou continued to bury their heads and agreed in unison.
"Ah."
"Bastard!"
The Queen Mother shouted angrily. The screen shattered with a crack. The fairies in the corner of the warm pavilion lowered their heads in fear and did not even dare to breathe.
The Queen Mother was dressed in a phoenix crown and robe. At that moment, she stood up. Golden light swayed gently and the phoenix hairpin hummed softly. Her beautiful face was filled with dignity.
"Mu Gong, tell me. His Majesty has descended to the mortal world!"
General Dongmu trembled a few times. He bowed to the Queen Mother and lowered his head.
He lowered his head and shouted, "I really don't know!"
"Water God!"
The Queen Mother swept her gaze across Li Changshou and the pressure on him increased.
The Queen Mother said coldly, "Were you and His Majesty the one who planned this?"
"Queen Mother." Li Changshou looked up at the Queen Mother. He wanted to say something but hesitated. He revealed a bitter smile and a hint of determination!
"I'm willing to accept the punishment."
Dong Mu Gong, who was at the side … felt that he had been inexplicably inferior again.
The anger on the Queen Mother's face dissipated by more than half. She snorted softly and sat back on the soft couch. "Since you said that you're willing to accept the punishment, why don't I fulfill your wish?
Someone! "
The fairies at the side answered in unison, "Yes!"
"Escort the Water God to the Heaven Punishment Hall. Twenty Lightning Whips!"
"Mother!" Long Ji flashed and stood in front of Li Changshou. "How can Teacher disobey Father's orders? Mother, please calm down! "
"Your Highness," Li Changshou shouted.
Long Ji turned around and saw Li Changshou cupping his hands as if he was thanking her. There was a faint smile on his lips. He took the initiative to turn around and walk towards the fairies who were walking over from both sides. He did not say anything and walked forward.
At that moment, the fairies of the Jade Pool looked strange. They stared at Li Changshou's back as he rode a cloud towards the Heaven Punishment Hall. They did not know how to describe this "old immortal".
Long Ji's eyes turned red. The Queen Mother snorted softly and closed her eyes to rest.
On the other hand, Dong Mu Gong was confused. He pondered carefully and quickly reacted …
Isn't the Water God's incarnation here? What's the use of the lightning whip?
Eh? Why do I feel that there are many schemes here? It seems like the Queen Mother and Brother Water God have reached a tacit understanding?
Speaking of which, did the Jade Emperor really descend to the mortal world? Why did I not know about this at all …
Ah, as expected, he's an old god.
…
In the Heaven Punishment Hall, the four fairies deliberately waited outside the hall.
In the hall, Li Changshou's paper effigy stood between two 100-feet-tall stone pillars that were filled with lightning. It was struck by lightning.
However, the Heavenly Generals at the side were carefully controlling the strength of the lightning whip. They tried their best to make Li Changshou feel some pain without really hurting the Water God …
Even at that stage, the Heavenly Generals were still feeling uneasy.
How dare they injure the Water God!?!
"Water God, what do you think … of this speed?"
"Everyone, please use more strength," Li Changshou said sincerely.
The Heavenly Generals looked at each other and increased the power of the lightning whip by 30% to 40%, causing the two lightning pillars to be filled with green and white light. However, the lightning that struck Li Changshou was 90% less than before …
Li Changshou sighed in his heart and took the initiative to disrupt the immortal power in the paper effigy's body. He pretended to be seriously injured.
The Queen Mother knew it very well.
With just a few words, he had fulfilled his "loyal" immortal image of the Water God.
His head could be severed, his blood could flow, and his hair could be messed up. However, he had to have a clear understanding of his own position. Otherwise, it would be easy for him to make mistakes.
Although the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother were Dao companions and martial siblings, they were childhood sweethearts who cultivated together. They were also the model of the Heavenly Marriage.
However, working for the Jade Emperor was not the same as working for the Queen Mother. There were many twists and turns in it.
The Jade Emperor's reincarnation caused too much of a commotion. He could not hide it.
However, Li Changshou could not take the initiative to speak. Otherwise, it would be a betrayal of the Jade Emperor's trust. If he wanted to obtain merit in the future, there would definitely be more layers of resistance.
The safest way to deal with it was now …
After being severely punished by the Queen Mother, he would act pitifully in front of the Celestial Court. At the same time, he would directly strengthen the Queen Mother's "authority" and find a suitable opportunity to speak.
In that case, the Water God would gain a reputation. Not only would the Jade Emperor not blame him when he returned to the Heavenly Court, he would also be rewarded. The Queen Mother would also be able to establish her might and stabilize the foundation of the Celestial Court's divine authority.
The immortals were not afraid of the power of a minister.
After the lightning flashed twenty times, Li Changshou knelt on the ground. His entire body was filled with the word "void".
When the Heavenly Generals saw that, they hurriedly pounced over and helped Li Changshou up. Their voices were trembling slightly.
"Lord, are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Li Changshou sighed slowly and nodded at them with a smile. He said warmly, "Thank you for showing mercy, generals. Please send me out of the hall."
The Heavenly Generals hurriedly agreed and carried Li Changshou out of the Heavenly Punishment Hall.
Outside the hall, the four fairies used their immortal powers to form a "cloud stretcher" and carried Li Changshou back to the Jade Pool from the Celestial Court.
When he returned to the warm pavilion, Li Changshou was lying on a cloud. He was barely breathing, and his white robe was covered in charred marks …
Long Ji was so anxious that she almost cried. She knelt beside Li Changshou, her eyes filled with worry.
Dong Mu Gong hurriedly said,
"Goddess! To His Majesty, the Water God is a ruler and a good friend!
Please show mercy, Goddess. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to explain when His Majesty questions you! "
"Mu Gong, don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
The Queen Mother's expression softened slightly.
"Water God, why are you doing this?
When His Majesty descended to the mortal world, the Three Realms were shaken. There was no way to hide it.
Since the Heavenly Dao has appeared, His Majesty's actions will be beneficial to him. That is a good thing.
I'm just angry that the two of you have schemed, but His Majesty even hid it from me! "
Li Changshou let out a long sigh and whispered,
"I'll keep my promise to the end."
"Alright," the Queen Mother said. "Let me ask you, if the Jade Emperor is schemed against by others, what will you do?"
"Don't worry, Goddess," Li Changshou said. "His Majesty is only a wisp of his soul that has descended to the mortal world. He is cultivating in seclusion in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall. Everything that he has experienced in the mortal world is like the most realistic dream. His Majesty will not be in any danger."
"Oh?"
The Queen Mother's phoenix-like eyes flickered. She said softly, "In that case, I'll go down and experience the tribulation. What do you think, Water God?"
I knew it!
Dong Mu Gong hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you still have to preside over the overall situation in the Celestial Court …"
The Queen Mother snorted softly and said, "Usually, I don't care about the matters of the Celestial Court. A mortal's lifespan is only a few decades. It won't delay anything.
The Water God and Mu Gong can discuss and deal with the trivial matters of the Celestial Court.
If you encounter anything urgent, you can come to the Jade Pool to wake me up. "
Dong Mu Gong and Li Changshou tried to persuade her again, but the Queen Mother had already made up her mind. The two of them could only lower their heads and accept the orders.
However, Li Changshou raised a crucial question.
"Your Majesty, are you going to follow His Majesty or undergo the tribulation separately?"
"I naturally have to follow His Majesty."
The Queen Mother also knew the meaning behind Li Changshou's words.
She said seriously, "Water God, you have a good relationship with the Yama Lord of the Netherworld. I've heard about this.
Before the Jade Emperor left, he should have made many requests of you. He asked you to find the Yama Lord of the Netherworld and use the Book of Life and Death to determine your fate. "
Li Changshou lowered his head and said, "I don't dare to hide it from you, Your Majesty. That's indeed the case.
However, this is not His Majesty's request. I made my own decision. I was afraid that His Majesty's training would be too difficult … "
"I changed it for him."
He changed it?
The Queen Mother said, "Since it's a tribulation, how can it be considered a tribulation if he doesn't suffer? Suffering is for His Majesty's temperament.
Water God, don't worry. I will bear the consequences. "
Li Changshou was also shocked by the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother said seriously, "Why? Look at the troubled expression on the Water God's face. Is this very difficult?"
"Your Majesty, the Book of Life and Death has been decided …"
"Do you think I don't know what the Judge's Brush is for?
Moreover, the Jade Emperor's soul is still in his mother's womb and has yet to descend into the world. How can it not be changed? "
Li Changshou could only change his words and say, "I have to ask the Yama Lords of the Netherworld about this before I can report it to you, Your Majesty."
"There's no need to ask. I can make the decision in the Celestial Court. This matter is settled."
The Queen Mother continued to give orders calmly.
"Water God, you have to arrange the life path of my soul reincarnation to be the childhood sweetheart of the Jade Emperor's reincarnation. I have to continue my marriage with him and be faithful to him until the end of my life.
He has experienced thousands of hardships in his life in the mortal world. I was born in wealth. I did not care about being poor and recruited him as my husband. Then, our families fell together. We returned to the mountains and slept in the same cave.
Heh, since I'm going through a tribulation, I should look like I'm going through a tribulation. "
Li Changshou and Dong Mu Gong looked at each other. The latter made an inviting gesture.
Long Ji, who was at the side, had already returned to her senses. She looked at Li Changshou, who was lying on the ground, and then at her mother. She seemed to have understood something.
She asked softly, "Mother, I …"
"Cultivate steadily." The Queen Mother swept her gaze over. Long Ji's body trembled slightly and she lowered her head, not daring to say anything.
Li Changshou sighed in his heart. He could not help but think of the way the Jade Emperor's eyes were filled with starlight and anticipation when he mentioned the "beautiful plan".
He suddenly felt sympathy for the supreme ruler of the Three Realms, the son of the Heavenly Dao, and the "General Manager of the Three Realms" …
…
Three days later, in the Netherworld.
Li Changshou and the ten Yama Lords stood in front of the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc that had been cleared again. They drew out a little light from the jade box in front of them and flicked their fingers gently. They sent the light into the Six Paths of Reincarnation Disc.
After a while, all kinds of auspicious signs appeared in the Three Realms again. The dragons and phoenixes in the sky above the South Continent roared, and golden rays of light enveloped the ten Yama Lords. The Heavenly Dao sent another merit, but it was less than half of the previous one.
Naturally, a golden light of merit flew towards the Xiao Qiong Mount. Li Changshou urgently activated the array formation to deal with it.
What is the reason for this merit?
Li Changshou pinched his fingers and deduced. His heart was filled with confusion. This time, it had nothing to do with the Heavenly Dao.
Forget it. It was difficult to understand the heavenly secrets. His deductions were not good.
It could not be that the Dao Ancestor felt that this family ethics drama was not bad and casually gave the "director" and "screenwriter" some production funds.
In just two to three days, the news of the Jade Emperor reincarnating to the mortal world spread like wildfire throughout the Primordial World.
The Water God of the Celestial Court was punished by the Queen Mother because of this matter. He was sent to the Heavenly Punishment Hall to be beaten up and became a joke among the Qi Refinement cultivators …
On the Three-Immortal Island, in the depths of the immortal forest, the wooden window of a quiet pavilion was pushed open. The beautiful figure stood quietly beside the wooden window for a while.
When the breeze blew in the forest, she disappeared in an instant. Only the wooden window was empty. She turned around and sighed softly.
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