Chapter 107: Long Ji Offers a Plan

Long Ji, you're not cultivating properly at the Azure Phoenix Fighting Tower; why have you come running to heaven?

Seeing Princess Long Ji appear, Haotian slightly raised his eyes, his expression carrying a hint of dignity.

Long Ji stepped forward, her brows slightly furrowed: "Your Majesty, you ordered the Giant Spirit God to lead the heavenly soldiers and generals to Thus line: Chen Tang Guan Guan; I happened to encounter this and understand the reason. Now Taiyi True Person is attacking heaven, and our Heavenly Court is weakened; it would be better to seek help from the Jie Sect."

As soon as Princess Long Ji said this, the myriad immortals and deities echoed her.

"Your Majesty, Princess Long Ji is absolutely right; I think we should send someone to ask the Jie Sect for help."

Venus stepped forward, bowed, and said: "Your Majesty, Taiyi True Person comes with great force; relying solely on our Heavenly Court's strength, we truly cannot resist. The Jie Sect has many experts; if we can obtain their aid, we can surely resolve this crisis."

A deity general stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said: "This subordinate also believes this plan is feasible; please, Your Majesty, make a decision soon."

For a moment, many immortals and deities offered their opinions, and the sound of discussion in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall never ceased.

Haotian slightly furrowed his brows; finally having a reason to go to the the Zixiao Palace to complain a bit, if he truly invited the Jie Sect's people, it would ruin his own schemes.

But now the immortals and deities unanimously request to seek help from the Jie Sect, and it's not good to outright reject; he took a deep breath and slowly said.

"Red lotus, white arrowroot, green lotus leaves— the Three Pure Ones were originally one family; now that Taiyi True Person is attacking, if we seek help from the Jie Sect, it's fine if they're not busy, but if the Jie Sect also attacks the Heavenly Court, then our Heavenly Court will be attacked from front and back."

As soon as these words were spoken, the immortals and deities fell silent, looking at each other, as if there was some truth to it.

At this moment, Princess Long Ji spoke: "Your Majesty, this concern is unnecessary; the Three Pure Ones only split because they were not harmonious. As I know, the disciples of the Jiao Sect have constantly insulted and ambushed the disciples of the Jie Sect outside, and the grudge between the two sects has long existed. However, the Supreme Pure One Sage does not allow the Jie Sect disciples to cause trouble for the Jiao Sect disciples, so the Jie Sect disciples have merely endured. But now, with the three sects' gods being conferred, it is a time of hostility; we can just take advantage of this to resolve our current predicament."

As soon as Princess Long Ji's words fell, all the immortals and deities showed thoughtful expressions.

Venus stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I think Princess Long Ji's words are reasonable; right now Taiyi True Person is causing trouble outside the Southern Heaven Gate; if we do not quickly seek aid, the Heavenly Court is in danger. I had better go to the Azure Wander Palace myself."

Seeing that all the civil and military immortals wanted to seek help from the Jie Sect to resolve the current predicament, Haotian felt a bit headache.

He silently cursed, "This bunch of good-for-nothings can't do anything right, but they're quite good at ruining my plans."

Suddenly, a glint flashed in his eyes; the disciples of the sages are all proud and arrogant. Last time Venus went to the Jade Void Palace to deliver the imperial edict, ordering the Twelve Golden Immortals to bow and submit, but they ended up beating him.

This time going to the Azure Wander Palace will surely yield no result; thus going to the the Zixiao Palace to complain would be more justified, so he spoke up.

"Since all the immortals unanimously agree to go to the Azure Wander Palace to seek aid, then Venus, please make the trip."

Haotian thought to himself, waiting for Venus to return in disgrace, he could also say that he had sought help from the Jie Sect, but the Jie Sect ignored him.

Venus respectfully replied: "I will obey your command."

Having said that, Venus turned and prepared to leave.

Haotian again spoke, urging: "This journey is of great importance; you must be careful in your words and deeds."

Haotian thought, he had already warned Venus; if he gets beaten at the Azure Wander Palace, it cannot be blamed on him.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will be cautious and meticulous, and accomplish this task."

In the hall, Princess Long Ji, seeing Venus depart, took her leave.

She also hurried out of the Lingxiao Treasure Hall and quickly chased after Venus.

"Venus!"

Venus, on his way to the lower realm, heard the shout, stopped, turned around, and saw Princess Long Ji, looking puzzled: "Your Highness, why have you come after me? Is there something?"

Princess Long Ji gently said: "I don't know whom you intend to seek at the Azure Wander Palace this time."

Venus furrowed his brows, thought for a moment, and said: "Taiyi True Person is one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Jade Void; at the very least, one needs the four chief personal disciples and the seven attendant immortals to suppress him. Naturally, we must go find the Jie Sect's four chief personal disciples and seven attendant immortals."

Princess Long Ji smiled and said: "Venus, the Jie Sect's four chief personal disciples are beloved disciples of the sages; how could they readily act? The seven attendant immortals must constantly attend the sages at their sides, making it even less likely they have time to aid the Heavenly Court."

After hearing Princess Long Ji's words, Venus's face showed thought; indeed, it made sense.

Thinking about the matter of seeking aid from the Jie Sect, which Princess Long Ji had proposed, he asked: "Your Highness, perhaps you have someone in mind?"

"Yes." Princess Long Ji did not deny it at all.

"I don't know who the person you've selected is," Venus asked curiously, eager to know who, besides the Jie Sect's four chief personal disciples and seven attendant immortals, could be a match for Taiyi True Person.

Princess Long Ji lightly pursed her lips, her expression solemn: "I have heard that not long ago, Jade Cauldron True Person and Heavenly Honored One of the Way, while in the East Sea, suffered losses at the hands of Jie Sect disciples; do you know of this, Venus?"

Venus naturally knew this matter; he had participated in spreading the news that Jade Cauldron True Person and Heavenly Honored One of the Way were beaten. He said uncertainly: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

"This time, instead of going to the Jie Sect for aid, it would be better to go to the Three Immortals Island to seek the Three Skies Holy Mother, and also seek aid from the disciple whom Lady Yun Xiao has taken in."

During this period, the Heavenly Court spread everywhere the news that Jade Cauldron True Person and Heavenly Honored One of the Way were beaten.

Princess Long Ji also learned from the Heavenly Court's intelligence that Gu Xiu's identity is that he is a disciple of Lady Yun Xiao.

Venus was slightly taken aback.

"Exactly, the Three Skies Holy Mother of Three Immortals Island and her disciples have repeatedly made Jade Cauldron True Person and Heavenly Honored One of the Way suffer; this shows they are not afraid of the Jiao Sect, and dealing with a Taiyi True Person would be easy for them. Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness; I will go now."

Last time he went to Three Immortals Island, the outcome was unpleasant, but he wasn't beaten; this time Venus doesn't mind making another trip to Three Immortals Island.

Just as he was about to leave, Princess Long Ji called out to stop him.

Venus wondered: "Your Highness, do you still have something?"

Princess Long Ji slowly said: "The Three Skies Holy Mother does not concern herself with worldly affairs; Venus, you would be better off first seeking Lady Yun Xiao's disciple Gu Xiu, which would give a higher chance of success."

"Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness." Venus clasped his hands, though his eyes were doubtful.

Princess Long Ji is not cultivating at the Phoenix Mountain Azure Phoenix Fighting Tower; how does she seem to know Gu Xiu so well?

Outside the Southern Heaven Gate.

Seeing Venus and Long Ji go to the lower realm, Gu Xiu emerged from the shadows.

The current course of events is all his own planning.

Therefore, after leaving Thus line: Chen Tang Guan Guan, Gu Xiu did not return to Three Immortals Island, but concealed his form and has been closely monitoring the Heavenly Court's situation from the shadows.

Seeing Taiyi True Person attack heaven, Haotian took no action.

He also had no intention of requesting aid; his attitude was perfunctory.

He pondered in his heart.

"It seems Haotian also has his own schemes."

Then, he watched Venus depart toward the East Sea in the lower realm.

At Tai Bai Jin Xing's speed, it would take a long while to reach Three Immortals Island.

Fortunately, one day in heaven equals a year on earth, so I can return to Three Immortals Island and wait for Tai Bai Jin Xing's arrival.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiu transformed into a stream of light and returned to Three Immortals Island a step ahead of Tai Bai Jin Xing.

Upon returning to Three Immortals Island, he saw Yang Chan tending the immortal flowers and strange herbs in the courtyard; seeing Gu Xiu return, she set aside her work, smiled, took light lotus steps, and walked up to him.

"Immortal Master, you're back."

Gu Xiu nodded, his expression gentle: "While I was away, has anything happened during this time?"

Yang Chan said softly: "Nothing serious, but today the East Sea Dragon Palace sent someone again with some seafood and aquatic products."

Upon hearing that Long Ji had sent things again, it was obvious without thinking that Ao Guang had returned to the Dragon Palace and sent people to deliver gifts as thanks.

"These are all thank-you gifts; since they've been sent, let's accept them—then you can prepare a few more fine dishes."

Yang Chan smiled and nodded.

Thinking about how the Dragon Palace had sent so much, if not preserved it would spoil.

Fortunately, he had a Sumeru Ring; things placed inside have time stopped, so they won't spoil. He told Yang Chan, then stored most of the seafood sent by the Dragon Palace into the Sumeru Ring.

After they finished their chores, seeing that Gu Xiu's mood seemed good since his return, Yang Chan asked: "Immortal Master, your mood seems good since you came back—any happy news?"

Gu Xiu smiled slightly: "With the Investiture of the Gods imminent, the Chan Sect schemes against the Jie Sect; that's why the Jade Void immortals have come to the East Sea several times. This time, Taiyi Zhenren let his disciples commit atrocities, wreaking havoc in the East Sea, and ultimately reaped what they sowed. Upon learning this, I inexplicably feel a bit happy…"

Gu Xiu told Yang Chan about Nezha's matter.

Yang Chan listened quietly; after hearing, she said: "So that's how it is—this is indeed something worth being happy about."

Gu Xiu nodded.

This time I returned to await Tai Bai Jin Xing's arrival, but Yang Jian and Yang Chan are quite hostile toward the Heavenly Court; Yang Chan is fine, but I worry that Yang Jian might lose his temper and give Tai Bai Jin Xing a beating.

So he asked: "Yang Chan, where is Yang Jian?"

"Second brother, he's cultivating in the back mountains."

"He's diligent." Gu Xiu said, feeling relieved.

Yang Chan is now quite idle, but before she went to Mount Hua to become the Third Holy Mother, she always stayed with Yang Jian, so Gu Xiu didn't ask whether she, as a successor of Nuwa, should go out for training.

He had her brew a cup of tea, and then they sat together at the stone table to chat.

Soon after.

Outside Three Immortals Island, the voice of Tai Bai Jin Xing came, announcing that he had come directly to visit Gu Xiu.

While chatting with Yang Chan, Gu Xiu's expression remained calm.

"I'll go see Tai Bai Jin Xing to find out what he wants."

Yang Chan nodded, rose to her feet, and watched Gu Xiu fly off toward the outside of Three Immortals Island,

Tai Bai Jin Xing was anxiously waiting outside.

He wasn't sure whether Gu Xiu would come to find him.

After a while, seeing Gu Xiu appear, Tai Bai Jin Xing's face lit up with joy, and he performed a cupped-fist salute: "Tai Bai, I pay my respects, Immortal."

Gu Xiu glanced at Tai Bai Jin Xing, feigning depth: "Tai Bai Jin Xing, what brings you here?"

Tai Bai Jin Xing cupped his hands, his expression somewhat anxious: "Immortal, the Chan Sect's Taiyi Zhenren has caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace; acting on the order of the Great Heavenly Venerable, I have come to seek aid from the Jie Sect, hoping you will lend your aid."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xiu countered: "If the Chan Sect is causing chaos in the Heavenly Palace, why should the Jie Sect intervene to help?"

Knowing why Tai Bai Jin Xing had come to him, Gu Xiu did not ask why he didn't go to someone else.

Tai Bai Jin Xing pondered: "Because of the killing calamity of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void, the great Investiture of the Gods calamity has been triggered, requiring disciples of the three teachings to enter the calamity and be listed; Immortal, you have repeatedly struck Yu Ding and Daoist Tianzun, so you likely dislike the Chan Sect's ways as well."

"Moreover, the ultimate purpose of the three teachings' Investiture of the Gods is to fulfill the Dao Ancestor's Investiture of the Gods list; those who make the list will ultimately fall under the Heavenly Court's control. If the Jie Sect now helps the Heavenly Court overcome this crisis, the Heavenly Court will surely remember the Jie Sect's kindness."

Hearing this, Gu Xiu silently sighed; indeed, as a diplomat of the Heavenly Court, he had gotten to the crux in just a few words.

He wanted to intervene and assist, aiming to sell a favor to the Heavenly Court in exchange for higher divine positions for the Jie Sect.

"What you say makes sense, but it's not enough; if the Heavenly Emperor agrees to my terms, we Jie Sect will settle the Taiyi Zhenren matter for the Heavenly Court."

Tai Bai Jin Xing's eyes showed doubt: "I don't know, I don't know what conditions the Immortal wishes to propose."

Gu Xiu smiled slightly: "Since you also know about the three teachings' Investiture of the Gods, I will ask the Heavenly Emperor for several important posts for my Jie Sect disciples; if the Heavenly Emperor can agree, then whenever the Chan Sect causes trouble, they will come to the Jie Sect, and we will respond immediately."

"This… Immortal, I cannot decide on this." Tai Bai Jin Xing, not expecting Gu Xiu to make such a request, looked troubled.

Gu Xiu also didn't expect a single Tai Bai Jin Xing to agree to such a matter.

"No problem; I can first go up to heaven with you, and once the Heavenly Emperor agrees to the conditions, I will act."

Tai Bai Jin Xing had thought he would be making another futile trip.

By the time he returns to the Heavenly Court to report, Taiyi Zhenren might have already fled.

Upon hearing that Gu Xiu would go back to heaven with him, Tai Bai Jin Xing's face broke into a smile.

Once back in the Heavenly Court, under the unanimous endorsement of the celestial officials, Haotian will surely agree to this condition.

For the Heavenly Court, giving divine posts to anyone is the same; it entails no loss.

"Immortal, rest assured; when we return to the Heavenly Court, I will certainly see this through and secure high positions for your Jie Sect disciples."

Gu Xiu gave a slight nod: "Very well; then I will inform my master and have her accompany me to the Heavenly Court."

"Immortal, please go ahead."

Originally worried that Gu Xiu going alone might not be able to subdue Taiyi Zhenren, but with the Three Xiao present, Tai Bai Jin Xing knew this mission was secure.

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Three Immortals Island.

Regarding the visit of Tai Bai Jin Xing outside the island, the Three Xiao had long known.

Bi Xiao leaned lazily against the pavilion, giving a soft hum: "What is Tai Bai Jin Xing doing here?"

Yun Xiao frowned slightly, pondering: "Let's see; since he's visiting Gu Xiu, it's probably nothing urgent."

Qiong Xiao pursed her lips: "Hmph, whatever; if he harbors ill intent, I'll surely make Tai Bai Jin Xing look bad."

Following that, the three noticed that Gu Xiu went outside to talk with Tai Bai Jin Xing for a while, then came over to them.

After a moment, Gu Xiu came to stand before the three.

"I greet Master and the two martial uncles."

Yun Xiao nodded slightly: "Gu Xiu, do you have some business coming here?"

Gu Xiu did not conceal anything, directly stating the purpose of Tai Bai Jin Xing's visit.

Hearing this, Yun Xiao raised her delicate brows slightly and said softly: "Gu Xiu, do you want us to go to the Heavenly Realm and deal with Tai Yi?"

"Yes, Master. This matter involves the Sect of the Enlightenment and the Investiture of the Gods; the key is that I do not wish to see Tai Yi Zhen Ren so arrogant."

Before Yun Xiao could answer, Bi Xiao spoke first: "How outrageous! The disciples of the Sect of the Enlightenment are so arrogant; we must give them a lesson so they learn a lesson."

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