Chapter 112

As soon as Antarctic Immortal Weng's words fell, the void shook, and a terrifying aura overflowed from it.

"Haotian, you are presumptuous!"

In the void, a terrifying consciousness emerged, transforming into the phantom of Yuanshi Tianzun, who spoke indifferently: "Not respecting the Chan Sect and bullying my disciple deserves punishment!"

A trace of Saintly might overflowed, directly knocking Haotian flying, causing him to crash into the throne in a miserable state.

Haotian got up in a miserable state, horrified in his heart; he could not even resist a single thought from a Saint.

He clenched his fists; were all those below the Saint truly just ants?

"Uncle Yuanshi, Taiyi caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace, and Antarctic Immortal Weng spoke rudely. I was just performing the duties of the Heavenly Emperor. I do not know what was inappropriate?" Enduring the severe pain in his body, Haotian raised his head and looked directly at Yuanshi Tianzun's phantom.

"Haotian, do not forget your identity." Yuanshi Tianzun's voice was cold and majestic, as if it could penetrate the soul.

The voice echoed throughout the Lingxiao Hall, shaking the hearts of the gods and immortals.

"This position of Heavenly Emperor was determined by us. We gave the Heavenly Court some face for the sake of Teacher. Do not think that just because you have a little power, you can act recklessly. My Chan Sect's affairs are not for you to interfere with!"

"Now bring Taiyi over; I do not want to say it a second time."

Haotian's anger burned in his heart, but facing Yuanshi Tianzun, he had no way at all; the gap in strength was too great.

"Someone, go and release Perfected Taiyi and bring him here." Haotian gritted his teeth and said this with difficulty.

The heavenly official went to the celestial prison to release Perfected Taiyi.

After waiting for a while, Perfected Taiyi walked in from outside.

Entering the hall, Perfected Taiyi lowered his head, his expression full of guilt: "Disciple Taiyi pays respects to Teacher. I have disappointed you."

"We will talk about this when we return." Yuanshi Tianzun's voice was as calm as water, yet carried an unquestionable majesty.

Perfected Taiyi spoke: "Master, Nezha is still in their hands. I do not believe Haotian dares to destroy Nezha's primordial spirit."

Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at Haotian, his voice cold.

"Hand over Nezha's primordial spirit."

Upon hearing this, Haotian took out an incense burner.

Receiving the incense burner, Yuanshi Tianzun injected a trace of magic power into it.

Nezha's primordial spirit slowly emerged, though it was still in a deep sleep.

Seeing that Nezha was fine, Perfected Taiyi glanced at Haotian and spat.

"I said long ago that you, Haotian, are just a dog. I assumed you wouldn't dare to kill Nezha. I gave you some face, and you couldn't recognize yourself."

Then he went down to the lower realm with Antarctic Immortal Weng.

Princess Longji had been watching the situation in the Heavenly Court from the shadows. Seeing the Chan Sect so arrogant, she frowned slightly.

Although there is no affection in the imperial family and the father-daughter relationship was not very good, her anger toward the Chan Sect was not diminished at all.

"Father, are you alright?" Princess Longji appeared and walked up.

When Haotian and Antarctic Immortal Weng were fighting, the gods and immortals were all scared away by the powerful immortal power and terrifying momentum.

The once lively Lingxiao Hall now appeared exceptionally cold and empty.

Seeing no one around, Princess Longji specifically called out "Father."

"I am fine. As for this matter, I will handle it here; you should not get involved. Go down to the lower realm and cultivate well at the Qingluan Douque." Haotian sighed, his expression tired and helpless.

Longji frowned tightly, said no more, walked out of the South Heaven Gate, and went to the lower realm.

However, she did not go to Mount Phoenix or the Qingluan Douque, but to the Three Immortals Island.

Three Immortals Island.

After returning, Gu Xiu had been slacking off quite a bit, lying leisurely under the shade of a tree, enjoying the rare leisure time.

Princess Longji's sudden visit was a surprise to him.

"Princess Longji, you suddenly came to find me; is there something the matter? But how did you know I was here?"

Gu Xiu remembered they had only met at Qinglan Residence.

"I had already retrieved your information; you are now on the Three Immortals Island and have not returned to Qinglan Residence." Princess Longji said with a calm expression.

"So that's how it is," Gu Xiu nodded, not surprised.

Princess Longji changed the subject: "The Chan Sect just attacked the heavens again, and the Yuqing Saint even let a consciousness descend. In the end, there was no other choice but to let Perfected Taiyi go."

Gu Xiu nodded slightly: "Rest assured, the Heavenly Emperor Haotian has the Dao Ancestor as his backer and is the Lord of the Three Realms; no one dares to do anything to him."

He pondered slightly in his heart.

In his impression, those who caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace were all disciples of the Chan Sect.

If Yang Jian had not been taken into the Jie Sect, he would also have been a disciple of the Chan Sect when he caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace later.

The only thing Gu Xiu did not expect was that disrupting Perfected Taiyi's plan and letting him fall into the hands of the Heavenly Court would actually lead to Yuanshi Tianzun taking action.

Princess Longji said: "I am not worried about the Heavenly Emperor; I just want to know if your Jie Sect can win this Investiture of the Gods war between the three sects?"

Although Haotian let her go to the lower realm to pay attention to the war,

she would help whoever had the advantage, but the Chan Sect was so arrogant that it made Princess Longji very unhappy. If the Jie Sect could win the Investiture, she would not mind helping the Jie Sect now.

Gu Xiu's expression was indifferent as he smiled: "As long as I am here, I guarantee that my Jie Sect will win the Investiture. If you do not believe in the Jie Sect, you can try believing in me."

Seeing Gu Xiu always looking so confident, Princess Longji was slightly stunned.

She came back to her senses and steadied herself.

"You have no proof; you must show me some results."

"Results?" Gu Xiu laughed: "Haven't you seen the results? Perfected Taiyi wanted to scheme against my Jie Sect, but was countered by us. Otherwise, how do you think Nezha died, and how could Perfected Taiyi have been captured by the Heavenly Court?"

"But that is not enough." Princess Longji said.

Gu Xiu shook his head: "Then just watch. Anyway, the Heavenly Court's assistance does not account for much in the struggle between the three sects. The focus is the game between the three sects. I don't mind you watching a bit more."

Seeing Gu Xiu speak so confidently, Princess Longji looked at him, and for a moment, she really wanted to believe Gu Xiu's words unconditionally.

"Then I will watch the next step and see how your Jie Sect deals with the Chan Sect."

Gu Xiu did not pay much attention to what the other party would do.

"Of course, but the current Heavenly Court lacks talent, which is why it cannot establish prestige in the Three Realms, and that is why Perfected Taiyi attacked the heavens. I have a proposal you can suggest to the Heavenly Emperor Haotian. If he agrees, it can solve the urgent needs of the Heavenly Court."

"What proposal?" Princess Longji asked curiously.

"My Jie Sect can send a few people to the heavens to take up posts or hold honorary positions at any time. In the future, if something happens, we can help immediately and also have a legitimate reason to take action. If the Heavenly Emperor Haotian agrees, I will explain it to the Sect Leader."

"Are you serious?" Princess Longji thought, there is such a good thing?

Originally, the Heavenly Court made the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect bow down, which led to the Investiture of the Gods.

Hearing Gu Xiu say that some Jie Sect disciples could now go to the heavens to take up posts or hold honorary positions, she thought she had misheard.

In her impression, due to the lack of manpower and prestige in the Heavenly Court, the disciples of the three sects looked down on the Heavenly Court completely, let alone taking the initiative to go to the Heavenly Court to take up posts.

Looking at Princess Longji, Gu Xiu said very firmly: "Serious. If it doesn't work, I can go to the Heavenly Court to take up a post myself."

Worried that Gu Xiu would go back on his word, Princess Longji said impatiently: "Very well, remember your words. I will go to the heavens now to report to the Heavenly Emperor."

With that, she summoned the Qingluan and flew toward the heavens.

"Master, who was that young lady just now?" Just as Princess Longji left, Yang Jian came over with the Howling Celestial Dog.

Gu Xiu thought for a moment and told him truthfully: "That was the Heavenly Emperor's daughter, Princess Longji. You could consider her your cousin."

"Cousin?" Yang Jian was stunned, his expression complex.

Gu Xiu smiled: "Let's not talk about this. Yang Jian, you must manage your dog well. I found bite marks on the table these past few days; it must have been the Howling Celestial Dog."

"Master, rest assured, I will educate the Howling Celestial Dog well."

Mount Kunlun.

Jade Void Palace.

After returning, Perfected Taiyi explained to Yuanshi Tianzun why he was captured by the Heavenly Court.

"Teacher, that is how it happened. This disciple attacked the Heavenly Court because Nezha was killed. Who knew Haotian would actually go find the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect to come and help."

"This disciple was no match and even had my Nine Dragon Fire Cover taken by them. I implore Teacher to ask for the Nine Dragon Fire Cover back."

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly, and only after a moment did he speak: "I will go help you ask for the Nine Dragon Fire Cover. I believe Tong Tian will not dare not to give it. As for Nezha, you go back and resurrect him."

"Yes, Teacher." Perfected Taiyi said respectfully, bowing.

Although the process was not perfect, resurrecting Nezha and his original plan were not much different, so it was acceptable.

After Perfected Taiyi left, Antarctic Immortal Weng asked.

"Teacher, the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect went to help the Heavenly Court; could it be that the Jie Sect has already joined forces with the Heavenly Court?"

Yuanshi Tianzun thought for a while.

"Based on my understanding of Tong Tian, he should not do such a thing. It should be a coincidence; the Heavenly Court was asking for help, and the Jie Sect just happened to go to the Heavenly Court to quell the chaos."

"Although we look down on the Heavenly Court, the three sects do have an obligation to help if the Heavenly Court encounters an accident."

"This disciple understands."

At this time.

Zixiao Palace.

Haotian was traveling dusty and tired to pay respects to Hongjun.

The Chan Sect attacked the heavens, and the Heavenly Court was humiliated once again, and even he was humiliated. This time, he must complain properly and ask for some benefits.

Otherwise, he really could not continue as the Heavenly Emperor. Upon being received and entering the Zixiao Palace, Haotian knelt on the ground with a "thump," tears streaming down his face.

"Disciple Haotian pays respects to Teacher. Teacher, you must make the decision for this disciple!"

Ancestor Hongjun sat high on the cloud bed, the laws flowing around his body, the Hunyuan Qi swirling, making it impossible to see his face, yet one could feel that incomparable majesty. He opened his eyes slightly.

"Haotian, you have come to the Zixiao Palace; is there something the matter?"

Haotian immediately told him with snot and tears how the Chan Sect bullied him and how they bullied the Heavenly Court.

"Teacher, the Chan Sect is too arrogant. They have attacked the Heavenly Court time and time again, leaving the Heavenly Palace in unrest."

"The speed at which this disciple builds the Heavenly Court cannot keep up with the speed at which they destroy it. Brother Yuanshi even indulges his Chan Sect disciples to humiliate this disciple."

"This disciple is the Lord of the Heavenly Court, yet I have suffered such humiliation. I hope Teacher will make the decision for this disciple, punish the Chan Sect, and rectify the order of the Heavenly Dao!"

Ancestor Hongjun opened his eyes slightly, his gaze deep and calm, looking at Haotian complaining below, and spoke slowly: "Haotian, do not be so sorrowful; I already know about this matter."

Hearing this, Haotian raised his head, his eyes full of expectation, and said eagerly: "Teacher, then you must uphold justice for this disciple! The Chan Sect acts so recklessly; if they are not punished, where will the prestige of the Heavenly Court be? If this continues, the Heavenly Court will never be established. This disciple's ability is low, and I truly cannot bear this position of Heavenly Emperor..."

Ancestor Hongjun sighed lightly: "The Heavenly Dao has its own principles of operation. The actions of the Chan Sect this time have their own karma, but as the Lord of the Heavenly Court, you should also reflect on your own shortcomings. I need to focus on merging with the Dao now. The Heavenly Dao is selfless, and it is not appropriate for me to interfere in external affairs."

When these words came out, Haotian was slightly stunned, wondering if Hongjun knew his thoughts.

"Teacher's lesson is correct; this disciple will definitely reflect. It's just that the Chan Sect..."

Ancestor Hongjun waved his hand and said: "I will weigh it myself. You go back to the Heavenly Court first and wait quietly for the disposition."

Haotian did not dare to say more and had to kowtow respectfully: "Thank you, Teacher. This disciple takes his leave."

Returning to the Heavenly Court.

Haotian was confused.

Last time the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect attacked the Heavenly Court, he went to the Zixiao Palace to complain and complained about the lack of manpower in the Heavenly Court, making it difficult to maintain the order and balance of the Three Realms.

After hearing this, Hongjun immediately formulated the Investiture of the Gods list to recruit talent for the Heavenly Court, so as to enhance the strength of the Heavenly Court and better manage the Three Realms.

This time, he went to complain but did not get a clear answer, only telling him to wait quietly for news. Was he really letting him wait, or was he just brushing him off? Haotian did not dare to think, nor did he dare to ask.

He was in a very bad mood, so he had to go back to Yaochi to rest.

At this time, Princess Longji came to visit.

After hearing the heavenly official's report, Haotian let Princess Longji in.

Glancing at Princess Longji, Haotian spoke, his voice carrying a hint of fatigue.

"Longji, you are not going back to the lower realm properly; you ran over to find me. Is there something the matter?"

Princess Longji bowed gracefully to Haotian.

"Father, I do have something to report. The matter is like this..."

Princess Longji stated Gu Xiu's proposal, and Haotian frowned slightly upon hearing it.

"The Jie Sect wants to send people to be stationed in the Heavenly Court now?"

Princess Longji nodded and said very firmly: "Yes, Father, but whether they take up posts or hold honorary positions, I guess it depends on the status of the Jie Sect disciples, but they will help the Heavenly Court if something happens."

Haotian pondered for a while: "I remember Gu Xiu is a third-generation disciple. Does his word carry weight?"

"Father, I have had a lot of contact with this person and have a certain understanding of him. I believe he can really do it, which is why he made such a big promise. And he also said that if he cannot make the decision on this matter, he is willing to go to the heavens to take up a post himself."

Haotian thought for a while. He knew Gu Xiu; not only was he Yun Xiao's disciple, but he was also Yang Jian's master.

It was Gu Xiu who saved Yang Jian and Yang Chan back then.

Now Yang Jian and Yang Chan have strong strength and an amazing background.

But thinking that Gu Xiu and the Three Xiao came to save the Heavenly Court not long ago and beat Perfected Taiyi up, such strength would be good if it could be recruited.

"Okay, Longji, go and tell Gu Xiu that I have agreed to his conditions, but the cultivation of the recommended disciples cannot be too weak."

"Yes, Father, I will go to the lower realm now to inform Gu Xiu of this matter."

Having received permission, Princess Longji came out of Yaochi, exited the South Heaven Gate, and immediately went to the lower realm.

Heading toward the Three Immortals Island.