Chapter 110

Emerging from the Biyou Palace, Gu Xiu was in a good mood.

He had continuously disrupted Perfected Taiyi's schemes, caused Nezha's death, and sent Perfected Taiyi into the Heavenly Court's celestial prison; this could be considered a good start.

Just as he intended to return, a majestic aura suddenly erupted from the southeast of Jin'ao Island, accompanied by thousands of auspicious signs and purple Qi spanning the heavens and earth.

Gu Xiu pondered slightly.

"It looks like someone is breaking through. That direction seems to be toward Senior Sister Huo Ling'er's cave dwelling..." he muttered to himself, his gaze filled with confusion and curiosity.

He thought for a moment.

"I haven't seen Senior Sister Huo Ling'er for some time; could the person breaking through be her?"

In the original destiny, Our Lady of Fire Spirit only had the cultivation of a Golden Immortal and never broke through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

Thus, Gu Xiu was unsure, so he followed the crowd to investigate.

Many disciples ahead were walking out of their dwellings to watch, but since the auspicious signs and purple Qi covered such a large area, everyone was guessing who was breaking through.

Fortunately, Gu Xiu possessed the Heavenly Eye Double Pupils, and the barriers set up by the disciples around their dwellings could not block the inspection of his Heavenly Eye Double Pupils at all.

Soon, he saw Our Lady of Fire Spirit within her cave dwelling.

At this moment, she was sitting cross-legged in meditation within the dwelling, her face as calm as water. The immortal spiritual Qi swirled around her like wisps of light smoke, dreamlike and illusory, while the aura on her body surged continuously.

Gu Xiu understood in his heart; it seemed it really was Our Lady of Fire Spirit breaking through.

He pondered in his heart.

"Could it be that my existence has changed some things, causing Our Lady of Fire Spirit's original destiny to shift?"

After sending a message to the Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu was in no rush to return.

He stayed on Jin'ao Island, waiting for Our Lady of Fire Spirit to complete her breakthrough so he could be the first to offer congratulations.

He waited for a while.

Seeing the auspicious purple Qi on the firmament gradually fade, Gu Xiu knew that Our Lady of Fire Spirit's breakthrough was complete.

He cast a glance and saw that many disciples were now gathered outside her dwelling to offer congratulations.

Seeing this, Gu Xiu went to join the fun.

"Senior Sister Huo Ling." Gu Xiu walked up quickly, his face full of joy, his voice filled with sincere blessings: "Congratulations to Senior Sister for breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm."

"Junior Brother, you've come too." Seeing Gu Xiu, Our Lady of Fire Spirit's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Gu Xiu was usually on the Three Immortals Island, and Our Lady of Fire Spirit had been thinking of going there to tell him the good news after she consolidated her realm.

"On such a significant day as Senior Sister's breakthrough, how could I be absent? Please accept this Qiankun Ruyi Fan as a gift to celebrate your breakthrough." As Gu Xiu spoke, he took out the Qiankun Ruyi Fan rewarded by the system and handed it to Our Lady of Fire Spirit.

Seeing the fan Gu Xiu took out, shimmering with brilliant light and of a quality at least that of a high-grade innate spiritual treasure, Our Lady of Fire Spirit was slightly stunned.

"Junior Brother, this is a high-grade innate spiritual treasure; it is too precious. I cannot accept it. You should keep it for self-defense."

"Senior Sister, this Qiankun Ruyi Fan can fan out Samadhi True Fire from the front and hurricanes from the back. The wind aids the fire, making it a perfect match for you. Keeping it with me would only let it gather dust, and I already have other defensive magic treasures. Please rest assured and accept it." Gu Xiu said calmly, giving Our Lady of Fire Spirit a reassuring smile.

Seeing Gu Xiu so resolute, Our Lady of Fire Spirit was deeply moved: "With such great kindness from Junior Brother, if I were to decline again, it would seem pretentious. I shall accept this Qiankun Ruyi Fan."

Hearing this, Gu Xiu smiled: "I am happy that Senior Sister can accept it. I believe that with this treasure's help, you will surely be more adept in your future cultivation and battles."

Our Lady of Fire Spirit nodded gently: "I will remember Junior Brother's intentions. If you ever need my help in the future, do not hesitate to ask."

Gu Xiu laughed: "Rest assured, when I need Senior Sister Huo Ling'er's help, I will not stand on ceremony. You have just broken through and still need to consolidate your realm, so I will not disturb you further."

Having said this, Gu Xiu flew away from Jin'ao Island, returning toward the Three Immortals Island.

Watching Gu Xiu's departing back, Our Lady of Fire Spirit gripped the Qiankun Ruyi Fan, secretly resolving in her heart to repay Gu Xiu's friendship well in the future.

At this time.

Mount Kunlun.

Jade Void Palace.

Taibai Jinxing, following Haotian's orders, arrived at the Jade Void Palace trembling to convey the imperial decree.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat high upon the auspicious clouds, his entire body radiating endless pressure.

When Taibai Jinxing finished conveying the decree, Yuanshi Tianzun listened quietly and then looked at the contents of the decree.

The expression on his face turned gloomy, like the omen before a storm, so oppressive it made one unable to breathe.

Taibai Jinxing stood to the side, feeling Yuanshi Tianzun's pressure and the gloomy atmosphere; sweat poured down like rain, his head bowed, not daring to even breathe loudly.

After a long silence, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke: "Go back and tell the Great Heavenly Venerable that Taiyi attacking the heavens and disrupting the order of the Heavenly Court deserves some compensation. My Chan Sect will send Antarctic Immortal Weng to go to the heavens with you to explain this to the Great Heavenly Venerable."

Yuanshi Tianzun's voice was low and majestic, every word carrying an unquestionable authority that made Taibai Jinxing's body tremble involuntarily.

He hurriedly bowed and saluted, his voice trembling as he said: "I will strictly follow the Heavenly Venerable's decree."

Having said this, Taibai Jinxing felt as if he had been granted amnesty; he had thought he would lose his life on this trip, never expecting to survive.

Then, Yuanshi Tianzun summoned the White Crane Boy and said with a serious expression: "White Crane, go quickly and invite Antarctic Immortal Weng here."

After receiving the order, the White Crane Boy hurried away.

After a while, Antarctic Immortal Weng arrived at the Jade Void Palace and respectfully saluted Yuanshi Tianzun: "Teacher, this disciple has come to receive your orders."

Yuanshi Tianzun explained briefly.

"Perfected Taiyi acted recklessly this time. You go and handle this matter; ensure it is resolved properly, and do not let my Chan Sect lose face."

Antarctic Immortal Weng nodded slightly: "Teacher, rest assured, I will certainly not fail the mission and will handle this matter well."

Then, he smiled at Taibai Jinxing and said: "Taibai Jinxing, let us head to the heavens to meet the Great Heavenly Venerable."

His smile was kind and approachable, his voice gentle and polite.

"Great Heavenly Venerable, you are too kind. We only hope you remember your promise. Perfected Taiyi is now handed over to you to deal with; we will return to Three Immortals Island first." Yun Xiao's expression was calm, her words concise and clear.

With that, the two left the Jade Void Palace together, auspicious clouds rising beneath their feet as they flew toward the Heavenly Court.

On the way, Antarctic Immortal Weng said apologetically: "Taiyi was too reckless this time; please do not take offense, Jinxing."

Taibai Jinxing was terrified: "Immortal Weng, you are too kind."

Antarctic Immortal Weng laughed: "I wonder who Taiyi was defeated by?"

"Immortal Weng, let us continue our journey first; we will know once we reach the heavens." Taibai Jinxing did not reveal that it was the Jie Sect that helped capture Taiyi, only saying that he was captured by the Heavenly Court.

Seeing Taibai Jinxing's lips were so tight, Antarctic Immortal Weng smiled.

"Very well, once I see the Great Heavenly Venerable, I will explain properly and ask for the reason."

The two spoke no more and hurried to the Heavenly Court together.