Chapter 351: The Outfit Xu Big Brother Would Like

Yu Xu Tianjun stared blankly at the Tai Ping Dan in Jiang Lin's hand.

Long before ascending to godhood, she had already reached the Golden Core realm; after attaining the position of Tianjun, divine authority bolstered her, pushing her realm perilously close to Soul Transformation completion.

Though her realm had plummeted since relinquishing her divine position, years of wielding divine authority were not without gain.

Returning to Soul Transformation was merely a matter of time.

Even so, the alchemical method Jiang Lin just demonstrated—she could not fathom a single detail!

Could it be that those scattered Tai Ping Dan fruits during winter…

No!

Even if this alchemical method were supremely exquisite, his realm could never sustain the creation of enough Tai Ping Dan fruits to cover all of mortal realm!

This even encroached upon Emperor Sui Zu's authority.

At this thought, Yu Xu Tianjun suddenly recalled Emperor Sui Zu's earlier act of relinquishing his divine position and returning power…

He had not interfered at all; instead, he relinquished his divine position from the very beginning.

Hss~!

There must be a grand conspiracy here!

"Tianjun, would you join the Tai Ping Dao?" Jiang Lin said sincerely.

He had demonstrated the alchemical method merely to invite Yu Xu Tianjun, a deity of virtue… to join the Tai Ping Dao.

Yet upon hearing Jiang Lin's invitation, Yu Xu Tianjun paused, then silently smiled bitterly within.

I should never have entertained this thought…

After all that wild speculation, she now believed this "Tai Ping Dao" was a scheme involving the Emperor-level.

Once entangled in an Emperor-level scheme, how could one possibly resist?

But clenching her teeth, she still asked: "You invite me into the Tai Ping Dao, yet I still wish to ask—what is the purpose behind founding this Tai Ping Dao?"

Such schemes may have begun long ago; everything I've seen so far may be deception!

If this is meant to be the slaughter of innocent mortals, I will never agree.

If one's true heart is lost, how can one's self endure?

What purpose…

"… " Jiang Lin fell silent for a long while, "Only to ensure no one freezes to death in the wilds, that divine and immortal conflicts never touch mortals, and that the world achieves peace!"

His voice began slow, then quickened; by the end, it echoed through the temple like thunder rising from nowhere, stirring the clouds and mist atop the mountain into turmoil.

"… " Yu Xu Tianjun opened her mouth but fell silent, finally offering only a bitter smile. "Do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course." Jiang Lin gazed toward the horizon. "If Tianjun shares this ideal, all the wondrous methods and alchemical formulas I've obtained may be passed to you. Should my future actions betray these words…"

He turned his gaze back to Yu Xu Tianjun, standing upon the steps.

"Please, Tianjun, slay me."

…

…

"Excellent, excellent."

Divine Court, Ninefold Heavenly Palace.

Hong Zun walked slowly beside the boundless Tianhe, a faint smile on his face.

If he had to name the one person in this world he cared most about, it would surely be Jiang Lin—the one who received his four scriptures and was gifted a single alchemical method by his Dao-brother.

Every action, every word, had fallen precisely within his sight.

"It was not in vain that I gave him that true scripture."

The path ahead may be arduous, but if one does nothing merely because it is hard, how can one ever change this world?

The world cannot do without people like him.

After walking further, Hong Zun finally halted.

He turned to face the Tianhe, his gaze piercing through infinite distance, seeing the golden crow radiating boundless light and heat.

Because he had been scolded by his Dao-brother earlier, he now seemed determined to vent his resentment—the scorching radiance baked the mortal realm.

"Still hasn't learned his lesson."

Hong Zun raised his hand and pointed straight ahead.

His Dao-brother was now at a critical juncture and had entered seclusion; thus, he himself must act.

Hummm~!

Though he merely pointed forward, he ignored space entirely, striking the golden crow directly.

Splash!

Countless chains woven from cosmic principles extended forth, sealing everything, instantly suppressing the boundless light and heat.

Yet the golden crow remained oblivious, still basking in golden flames, glaring furiously at the mortal realm.

Only when the radiance returned to normal levels did Hong Zun withdraw his hand.

Some matters must still be handled by those of this world themselves.

The Profound Existences of this world will not easily intervene; the greatest obstacle to the Immortal Path's rise is only the two deities—Tai Yin and Tai Yang.

But Tai Yin has received my sister's Tui Shen Zhen Fa and is now half an outsider.

Thus, the Immortal Path's greatest obstacle remains only this golden crow…

He rivals a Dao-Union level, capable of sweeping aside all current Immortal Path initiates and mortal Zhenjun.

Of course, due to Tian Zun's warning, he cannot personally descend.

After all, Dao-Union is far too out-of-spec for the current situation; if he descended personally, it would utterly disrupt the grand tide!

Then all hidden Profound Existences would be freed from restraint, forcing Tian Zun himself to enter the game.

And after restricting the Sun Crow's light and heat,

Hong Zun did not stop there, but raised his hand and lightly tapped the Tianhe.

Boom—!

Instantly, the boundless, vast Tianhe surged, flowing through the unseen channel down into the mortal realm.

Only after completing this did Hong Zun finally cease.

"This should be sufficient."

Interference with this realm has reached its limit.

Just as Dao Brother rarely intervenes deliberately under normal circumstances to alter the world's course from an overarching perspective, neither will he.

As for the reason…

In some ways, it is indeed true that True Immortals possess boundless divine powers—even the ability to reshape perception.

But what consequences such actions would bring, Dao Brother already demonstrated firsthand when he was in the Tai Xuan Realm.

Should an individual's will override the collective free will?

This is a question difficult to answer, especially for cultivators.

Like Yuan, he did quite well.

As for Hong Zun himself…

He felt his own level in this regard was no better than Dao Brother's, so he'd better not. He waved his hand and fished a spirit fish from the Tianhe.

Without bothering to delegate, he personally removed its internal organs, scraped off its scales, and lit a fire by the Tianhe's shore.

The Grand Ancestor of the Tai Shang Dao Sect, one of the Thirteen True Immortals of Tai Xuan, Hong Zun, squatted beside the fire, roasting a fish.

His eyes reflected the flickering flames, and he could not help but recall the past.

Back then, it was just like this—he and Dao Brother had stolen the master's spirit fish together.

At that time, his younger sister and Dao Brother still disliked each other.

But Jian Zun truly played the part well—she had always seemed so aloof back then!

And Ba Zun was still a blunt, reckless fool; Dan Zu often poisoned himself by eating all sorts of bizarre things…

And Qi Zun seemed to have been overlooked since then.

Indeed, I was the only normal one back then!

As for Ling Zu and Master Mei Zu… he wasn't sure…

Only Dao Brother might truly know them, especially the latter—who was the most mysterious one aside from Dao Brother.

!. du

Sometimes he truly admired Dao Brother.

Guilt—he had always been that lifeless, dull figure since he could remember.

He met Min Dao you quite late.

As for You Qianbei, he just went "hehehe" all day…

No!

You Qianbei is a senior—how could one joke about a senior!

Hong Zun stilled his thoughts and glanced toward the distance.

He saw the Tianhe's surface shimmering with light, and could not help but sigh.

The scene of yesterday still seemed before his eyes, yet in an instant, they had all become founding ancestors.

"It is never quite like the days of youth…"

Yuan's words were indeed apt.

emm…

Surely this line wasn't copied too?

…………

By the waterfall, a small house.

Inside the room, on the table between Bie Xuening and Xiang Yuanjun, the golden-white Ascension Platform floated silently.

Both women fixed their gazes tightly on the Ascension Platform before them.

Click!

A faint, delicate snap sounded, as if a connection had been made.

Then the subtle vibrations ceased, replaced by a gaze, as if gazing from an immeasurably distant place.

Hum~!

A flash of light shot forth from the Ascension Platform, landing on a chair beside the table, forming into a graceful, slender woman clad in a white lab coat.

It was Ning Ruo.

She glanced around.

"Where is Xu Dage?"

Wasn't it only Hong Zun who acted alone?

"Dao Brother is in seclusion," Xiang Yuanjun said calmly.

No communication during the stabilization period.

Bie Xuening frowned: "What is this outfit?"

This was the first time she had seen Ning Ruo in this form—in her memory, Ning Ruo always wore palace gowns.

"Of course, it's what Xu Dage would like," Ning Ruo replied offhandedly.

Bie Xuening: "..."

I think you want to taste sword qi!

Yuanjun paused: "The passage has just stabilized, and you must guard the 'Hun Tian Yi' sealed at Ling Yin Fang…"

"It's only an image."

"Hm?"

The Ascension Platform has this function? How did she never notice?

"I made a slight improvement—it's my own creation, after all."

"Isn't this a waste of time?"

"Not a waste—I want to see Xu Dage with my own eyes."

Yuanjun: "..."

It made perfect sense—she couldn't refute it.

"Is Xu Dage's current state not to be disturbed?"

"Yes." Bie Xuening said coldly.

"What a pity," Ning Ruo said with regret.

"..."

She felt she urgently needed the Spirit Net and a mobile phone.

Why weren't you this talkative when everyone was chatting normally!

"Let's get to the point."

Yuanjun cut off the topic in time.

Of course, it wasn't that she couldn't argue—she just couldn't discuss this under current circumstances!

Solving the immediate crisis was what mattered most!

"If coming from the Xuan Realm, can the current communication channel carry the power of a True Immortal?"

It cannot be tested from this side.

Due to the Xuan Realm's repulsive force.

"This is still unclear—it requires testing," Ning Ruo leaned back. "Once testing is complete, I'll reroute the communication channel to Elder You."

This must be done slowly—it took great effort to establish this channel; if it collapses, rebuilding it will be extremely difficult.

"Did Xu Dage say how long his cultivation seclusion will last?"

"No, but it should take several years—he might emerge midway."

"Several years..." Ning Ruo pondered. "Given the time flow difference between your world and the Xuan Realm, it's not long."

"If Xu Dage emerges midway, let me know."

Yuanjun nodded slightly: "Alright."

As if!

"I have something important to tell Xu Dage." (End of Chapter)