Chapter 108: Seeking Aid from the Jie Sect, Ascending to Three Immortals Island

Yun Xiao's beautiful brows furrowed slightly, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

"This is an affair of the Chan Sect and the Heavenly Court; rashly intervening would be improper, and we have no reason to help the Heavenly Court."

As the leader of the Three Xiao, there are many things to consider, so Gu Xiu had long anticipated Yun Xiao's hesitation.

He gave a slight smile: "Master, I have asked Haotian for some things; if that fails, we can just go watch a show."

This remark drew curious glances from the Three Xiao.

Yun Xiao's beautiful eyes filled with doubt: "What things?"

Gu Xiu remained calm, briefly saying two words: "Divine position."

"What do you want this for? Could it be you intend to take a post in the Heavenly Court?" Yun Xiao furrowed her brows slightly.

Bi Xiao blinked, looking at Gu Xiu: "You wouldn't be so foolish as to seek a position in the Heavenly Court, would you? What's good about the Heavenly Court with its countless rules? There's no freedom like on Three Immortals Island, and we and your elder sister are here with you."

Qiong Xiao also chimed in: "Junior nephew, your talent is extraordinary; don't act foolishly."

Gu Xiu shook his head: "No, I'm merely considering the future of my Jie Sect. The Dao Ancestor established the Investiture of the Gods; regardless of whether our sect wishes it, people will be sent over. Thus I asked Haotian for some positions with real authority to reserve for my Jie Sect, to be called upon when needed."

Although I don't know what Gu Xiu intends, Yun Xiao believes his action surely has deep meaning; her exquisite visage bore a touch of contemplation.

"Very well, let's go to the Heavenly Realm to see; if Haotian refuses, we'll treat it as a sightseeing trip there."

Yun Xiao spoke softly and gently, her voice light and melodious.

Upon hearing they would go to heaven together, Bi Xiao was overjoyed, truly treating it as an outing.

Qiong Xiao rose to her feet, assuming a solemn readiness, her gaze resolute.

"Third sister, no matter what, we must act cautiously; don't treat this as mere play."

Following that, the Three Xiao and Gu Xiu set out together for the exterior of Three Immortals Island,

Tai Bai Gold Star waited anxiously outside Three Immortals Island, glancing about from time to time; upon seeing the Three Xiao and Gu Xiu approach together, his tightly knit brows instantly relaxed, and he broke into a full smile.

He silently thought, this time the danger to the Heavenly Court can be resolved.

He hurried forward to pay respects: "Your humble servant pays respects to the Three Xiao Lady."

Yun Xiao gave a slight nod, her demeanor dignified, and lightly opened her vermilion lips: "Tai Bai Gold Star, we have already heard the matter from Gu Xiu; however, we still need Haotian's approval, so let us first go to heaven and discuss it there."

Tai Bai Gold Star also could not wait to return and report, nodding repeatedly: "What Lady Yun Xiao says is absolutely correct; we shall now ascend to heaven, and your humble servant will surely have the Emperor agree to your request."

The group delayed no longer, flying toward heaven, their bodies surrounded by immortal light that turned into splendid rainbows as they arrived in heaven.

Because Taiyi True Person was causing trouble, all the immortals and Haotian were in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Upon reaching heaven, Tai Bai Gold Star immediately went to the Lingxiao Treasure Hall to report.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the Lingxiao Treasure Hall was grave; the immortals' faces were anxious, all worrying that Taiyi True Person might come here to fight.

Seeing Tai Bai Gold Star return, everyone wore an anxious expression, eager to know the outcome.

Haotian glanced at Tai Bai Gold Star, seeing no sign of having been beaten, felt puzzled, and asked.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, did your mission to seek aid at the Biyou Palace yield any result?"

Tai Bai Gold Star clasped his hands: "Your Majesty, this time I did not go to the Biyou Palace."

Upon hearing this, the immortals were startled and began to blame Tai Bai Gold Star.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, Your Majesty entrusted you with such an important matter; how could you be so lax and neglect your duty?" an immortal official glared, his tone stern.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, if anything goes wrong with the Heavenly Court, you will be the sinner." another immortal could not help but reproach.

For a moment, accusations rose and fell, and the entire Lingxiao Treasure Hall descended into chaos.

Upon hearing this, Haotian couldn't help but feel delighted.

Tai Bai Gold Star usually serves the Heavenly Court diligently and conscientiously.

Seeing no sign of injury on him, Haotian genuinely worried that Tai Bai Gold Star had brought people from the Jie Sect.

Unexpectedly, Tai Bai Gold Star also had a day of neglecting duty, yet Haotian felt no blame toward him.

But seeing the immortals blame Tai Bai Gold Star, he could not openly praise him.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, this time the fault is yours; although you brought no external aid, I simply do not believe Taiyi True Person would really dare to tear apart the Heavenly Court."

Facing the immortals' accusations, Tai Bai Gold Star spoke calmly: "Your Majesty, I indeed did not go to the Biyou Palace this time, but it is not that I failed to summon aid."

Upon hearing this, the immortals were slightly startled, and a hush fell.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, what do you mean by that?"

"Could it be you invited someone outside the Jie Sect?"

"But aside from fellow disciples of the sage, which wandering immortal could defeat Taiyi True Person?,"

Haotian also cast a curious glance, speaking solemnly: "Tai Bai Gold Star, if you did not go to the Biyou Palace, then whom did you summon?"

"I beg to report to Your Majesty, this time I descended intending to go to the Biyou Palace for aid, but en route I was stopped by Princess Longji; her words made me suddenly enlightened, so I went to Three Immortals Island to visit the Three Xiao Lady."

After hearing this, the immortals exchanged whispers and discussed quietly.

Although the Three Xiao wholeheartedly cultivate on Three Immortals Island, their fame spreads abroad; hearing their name, the immortals grew quiet and then smiled.

"If we could invite the Three Xiao Lady, Taiyi True Person would surely know the difficulty and retreat.,"

"Yes, yes."

Upon hearing this, Haotian's face darkened; he had not expected Tai Bai Gold Star to run to Three Immortals Island to seek the Three Xiao.

The key proposal was, after all, raised by his own daughter, leaving him deeply dissatisfied.

"Tai Bai Gold Star, as far as I know, the Three Xiao Lady devotes herself to the Dao and does not concern herself with worldly affairs; could it be that they have agreed to come rescue the Heavenly Court?"

Tai Bai Gold Star clasped his hands: "I beg to report to Your Majesty, the Three Xiao Lady has indeed come, but it was not I who summoned her."

"Not you who summoned her? Then who did?" Haotian asked doubtfully.

"Your Majesty is thus……" Tai Bai Gold Star directly explained that, having heard Princess Longji's words, he went to Three Immortals Island and directly visited Gu Xiu.

Upon hearing that Taiyi True Person was causing trouble in the heavenly palace, Gu Xiu agreed to come assist, and then summoned the Three Xiao to heaven to help.

Upon hearing this, the immortals and gods all praised Princess Longji.

Princess Longji is extraordinarily wise; she actually thought of using the connection through Lady Yun Xiao's disciple, thereby getting the Three Xian Ladies to come and rescue the Heavenly Court.

While the immortals and gods were rejoicing, Haotian's face darkened, but since things had come to this, he had no choice but to ask.

Lord Tai Bai, since you have invited the Three Xian Ladies, where are they now?

Your Majesty, they are now outside the Southern Heaven Gate, watching as Taiyi Zhenren wreaks havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

Haotian wondered: "They actually came out, why aren't they taking action, just standing outside watching?"

Lord Tai Bai explained: "Your Majesty, when I went to seek aid, Gu Xiu put forward a condition; only if you agree will they act, otherwise they'd just be sightseeing in the Heavenly Court."

Upon hearing this, Haotian furrowed his brows.

The immortals and gods present could not wait to speak up.

Your Majesty, the Heavenly Court faces danger; I think as long as it's not too excessive, we should agree within what the Heavenly Court can do.

Faced with the immortals' agreement, Haotian had no choice but to ask: "Lord Tai Bai, what exactly is the condition that Gu Xiu raised?"

Your Majesty, Gu Xiu said that although the conferment of gods among the three teachings was initiated by the Chan Sect, the Investiture of the Gods was established by the Dao Ancestor, so the Jie Sect cannot avoid involvement. Therefore, Gu Xiu previously asked our Heavenly Court for two great emperor divine positions and several positions holding real power; as long as Your Majesty agrees and swears an oath by the Heavenly Dao, the Three Xian Ladies will act to help deal with Taiyi Zhenren.

After a pause, Lord Tai Bai continued.

Furthermore, if the Chan Sect dares to attack Heaven again in the future, as long as they seek aid from the Jie Sect, the Jie Sect will come to their aid.

This condition entails no loss for the Heavenly Court.

The immortals and gods voiced their agreement.

Your Majesty, this request is not excessive; our Heavenly Court can also maintain good relations with the Jie Sect, and if the Heavenly Court has the backing of the Jie Sect, we need not fear trouble from Chan Sect disciples.

One immortal said: "I think we might as well give the remaining two great emperor positions to the Jie Sect as well; that would show our sincerity."

……

Faced with the immortals' request, Haotian's face darkened slightly.

I never expected the Jie Sect to be so easy to talk to.

Although it differs from the original plan, the original purpose was to make the Heavenly Court better and have strong enforcers.

Now the Jie Sect is willing to assist the Heavenly Court, even expressing that in the future they can come to help if needed; granting them these divine positions is not unacceptable.

He pondered carefully in his heart.

These divine positions are for the three teachings; giving them to anyone is the same, and the Heavenly Court suffers no loss.

At the same time, with Taiyi Zhenren causing trouble and the Jie Sect disciples taking action, it will surely hasten the outbreak of conflict between the two teachings, speed up the progress of the Investiture of the Gods, and by then the Heavenly Court will have no shortage of usable personnel.

He gathered his thoughts and slowly spoke.

Very well, I agree; for the investiture of the three teachings, at least reserve two great emperor positions for the Jie Sect, along with several important positions holding real power; I hope the Heavenly Dao will bear witness…

Your Majesty is sagacious." Seeing Haotian swear an oath by the Heavenly Dao, the immortals all bowed in salute.

Lord Tai Bai's face lit up with a smile: "Your Majesty, I will now go inform Gu Xiu and the Three Xian Ladies of this."

Gu Xiu had been outside the main hall, checking the situation inside.

Seeing Haotian agree to the request, his form vanished from the spot and he arrived outside the Southern Heaven Gate.

The Three Xian Ladies were gazing afar at Taiyi Zhenren wreaking havoc in the Heavenly Palace; at this moment, Taiyi Zhenren had already fought his way to the twenty-second heavenly layer.

Seeing Gu Xiu appear, Bi Xiao quickly went up to him and asked: "How is it? Has Haotian agreed to our conditions?"

Gu Xiu nodded: "Haotian has indeed agreed to our conditions."

That's good; once Lord Tai Bai comes out, we ought to give Taiyi Zhenren a little taste of our power." Bi Xiao said.

At this moment, Taiyi Zhenren's eyes were bloodshot; his aura grew ever more ferocious, his eyes revealing endless madness and killing intent, making him seem increasingly demonic.

He had fought all the way from the first heavenly layer to the twenty-second; it seemed he intended to continue all the way up to the thirty-third layer, the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, to confront Haotian.

Gu Xiu slightly furrowed his brows, his eyes revealing a hint of solemnity and disgust.

How can Taiyi Zhenren look a bit mad? No wonder he would incite Nezha to kill Li Jing; it seems he himself is a lunatic.

In the short time they were speaking, Taiyi Zhenren again fought from the twenty-second heavenly layer up to the twenty-third; the heavenly soldiers and generals could not stop him at all.

Yun Xiao slightly raised her eyebrows; although she had long known that the current Heavenly Court cannot compare to the former boundless splendor of the demon court.

But she hadn't expected it to be so poor; a single Taiyi Zhenren could overturn the Heavenly Court completely.

Bi Xiao's pretty face was full of contempt and disdain.

No wonder the Heavenly Court has no dignity at all among the three realms; a single Taiyi Zhenren can overturn it, and there's no one who can stop him.

At this moment, Lord Tai Bai hurried over, his face showing urgency and respect.

Lord Gu Xiu, Ladies of the Three Xian, you are here.

Lord Tai Bai, no need for pleasantries—has Haotian agreed to our conditions?" Seeing Taiyi Zhenren in the Heavenly Court, unleashing a massacre, Bi Xiao couldn't bear it and wanted to teach him a lesson, so she couldn't help but ask.

Lord Tai Bai said: "Replying to Lady Bi Xiao, Your Majesty has already agreed to your conditions."

Then let us act now to help the Heavenly Court repel Taiyi Zhenren." Yun Xiao's expression grew slightly solemn: "Second sister, third sister, let us go give Taiyi Zhenren a little lesson."

Gu Xiu currently does not want to draw too much attention, so he lets the Three Xian Ladies take action.

Taiyi Zhenren, in the midst of his demonic slaughter, saw the Three Xian Ladies standing ahead and came to a halt.

Are you the Three Xian of the Jie Sect?

Back when the Three Purities had not yet split, disciples of the two teachings often clashed, but the Three Xian had not participated in those conflicts, so their chances to appear were few; moreover, the split of the Three Purities had long since occurred,

Taiyi Zhenren was unfamiliar with the Three Xian, so he asked uncertainly.

Yun Xiao replied calmly, her voice clear and serene: "We are indeed the Three Xian of the Jie Sect. Taiyi Zhenren, as a disciple of the Jade Void Sect and one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, yet you are wreaking havoc in the Heavenly Court; it is not too late to withdraw."

Taiyi Zhenren laughed loudly, his laughter wild and unrestrained: "Nonsense, what does my conduct as a Jade Void Sect disciple have to do with you Jie Sect? Could it be that you Jie Sect want to interfere in this?"

You are acting wantonly in the Heavenly Court; the Heavenly Court has come to the Jie Sect for aid, so our intervention is entirely justified." Yun Xiao's expression remained calm, merely her eyes slightly narrowed.

Taiyi Zhenren gave a cold sneer, his smile full of mockery: "I, of the Chan Sect, expound the Heavenly Dao; Nezha bears the heavenly mandate and came, yet the Heavenly Court killed him; Haotian, who disregards the heavenly numbers, is unfit to sit in this position."

I will today fight all the way up to the thirty-third heavenly layer and smash the Lingxiao Treasure Hall; this is the direction of the heavenly numbers. You Jie Sect, who do not understand the heavenly numbers, still think you can stop me?

Taiyi Zhenren raised his voice, a hint of madness in it, "I must today blast up to the Thirty-Third Heaven and smash the Lingxiao Palace — this is the direction of fate, you Jie Sect lot who don't understand fate, still want to stop me?"

In the initial great war between witches and monsters, the monster court collapsed in battle, and Di Jun and Taiyi perished.

Hongjun immediately summoned the Six Sages to discuss the candidate for the new Heavenly Emperor.

The Human, Chan, and Jie sects, together with the Western Sect, each nominated their own eldest disciple for the position of Heavenly Emperor.

In particular, Yuanshi Tianzun argued vehemently that Guang Chengzi should be the Heavenly Emperor.

As it turned out, Hongjun already had a candidate in mind—Haotian—and had merely summoned the Six Sages to go through the motions as witnesses; he never intended for them to discuss the Heavenly Emperor's candidate.

This made the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect who knew the circumstances very unhappy.

This was also one of the reasons they previously attacked the Heavenly Court.

The current situation with Nezha has also stirred up Taiyi Zhenren's inner anger.

Gu Xiu had wanted to retort, but Bi Xiao beat him to it.

"Taiyi Zhenren, you Chan Sect disciples always go on and on about fate, using it as an excuse—now fate shows you'll be soundly beaten by us." Bi Xiao spoke bluntly.

Taiyi Zhenren gave a cold snort: 'You Jie Sect lot, who haven't cultivated any virtue, how could you understand fate? Today I'll let you know—before my Jade Void Sect people, your Jie Sect is utterly incapable.'

Taiyi Zhenren waved his horsetail whisk, sending a surge of immortal power toward the Three Xias.

Yun Xiao raised her jade hand and waved it, dispersing the attack, her beautiful brows furrowing.

"Taiyi Zhenren, since you've attacked us, we can't be blamed."

Having said that, the Three Xias acted together.

Taiyi Zhenren saw this and hurried to block; upon the clash of the two forces,

Taiyi Zhenren was sent flying, spat out a mouthful of blood, and dared not underestimate the Three Xias any further.

He unleashed the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover.

"Since you're seeking death, don't blame me!"

The Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover blazed all over with fierce flames, nine mighty fire dragons coiling around it, baring fangs and brandishing claws, spewing scorching fire.

The flames howled, heat waves rolled, and the surrounding space was twisted and deformed by the terrifying high temperature.

Yun Xiao saw this and hurriedly warned, 'Second sister, third sister, the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover is no trivial matter—don't underestimate it; we will unleash the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron.'

Although Yun Xiao alone could handle Taiyi Zhenren.

But the three sisters get along well, and to let Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao also feel involved,

The three of them cast the spell together, a splendid golden light shot up into the sky, and the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron suddenly appeared.

Auspicious qi streamed in thousands of strands, like a golden sun hanging high in the air; the cauldron spun rapidly, releasing a powerful suction as if it could swallow heaven and earth.

In Taiyi Zhenren's astonished gaze, the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover was sucked into the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron.

Seeing that the Nine Dragon Divine Fire Cover could not deal with the Three Xias, Taiyi Zhenren turned to flee.

But Gu Xiu had already blocked him, and at the same time the Three Xias rushed over,

"Taiyi Zhenren, where do you think you're going to escape to?"