Chapter 113

Gu Xiu was leisurely waiting for Princess Longji's news on the Three Immortals Island.

At this moment, he was lying on a smooth blue stone, surrounded by blooming flowers and dancing butterflies.

He closed his eyes slightly, his expression relaxed.

Suddenly, his heart moved, he slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze looked toward the distant sky.

Only to see on the horizon, a divine and handsome Qingluan flapping its wide wings, carrying the graceful Princess Longji, flying rapidly toward the Three Immortals Island.

The feathers on the Qingluan shimmered with five-colored light under the sunlight, while Princess Longji's clothes fluttered, her long hair moving with the wind, her temperament ethereal.

Gu Xiu's mouth raised slightly: "It seems the talk with Haotian went well? Hopefully, it's good news."

Saying this, he got up and returned to his residence to wait.

When the Qingluan landed steadily outside the courtyard, Princess Longji jumped down lightly, her steps light and elegant, and then walked into the courtyard.

Gu Xiu had long been sitting at the stone table waiting, and two cups of steaming fragrant tea were placed on the stone table, the tea fragrance rising and permeating the air.

Seeing Gu Xiu looking at her with a smile, Princess Longji nodded slightly and walked quickly to the stone table to sit down.

"Was Princess Longji's trip to the Heavenly Court smooth? I wonder what the Heavenly Emperor's intention is?" Gu Xiu poured her a cup of tea.

Princess Longji took a light sip of tea: "My Father agreed to your proposal, but the cultivation of the disciples sent to the Heavenly Court cannot be too low."

Gu Xiu laughed: "That is natural. You go back and tell the Heavenly Emperor that in a few days, my Jie Sect disciples will go to the heavens to take up posts. As for other problems, we will discuss them when my sect's disciples go to take up posts."

Princess Longji looked at Gu Xiu with beautiful eyes, really wanting to know why Gu Xiu would take the initiative to propose letting Jie Sect disciples go to the heavens to take up posts.

If the Chan Sect were so easy to talk to, there might not have been an Investiture of the Gods.

"Okay, then I will go back to report."

With that, Princess Longji got up.

Suddenly, a terrifying Saintly might swept over from the direction of Biyou Palace.

At the same time, a majestic voice came from the sky.

"Tong Tian, I do not want to talk nonsense anymore. Hand over the Nine Dragon Fire Cover."

"The Demon-Subduing Pestle is also in your hands, right? Hand it over as well."

Princess Longji, who was about to leave, was slightly stunned.

She steadied herself and looked at Gu Xiu.

"Could this be the Yuqing Saint?"

Gu Xiu's expression was calm as he smiled: "It looks like it. My Master took Perfected Taiyi's Nine Dragon Fire Cover, and the Yuqing Saint is asking my Sect Leader for it."

Princess Longji did not know what to say for a moment.

Thinking that she had come to the Three Immortals Island and actually encountered a matter between Saints.

At this time.

Outside Jin'ao Island.

Yuanshi Tianzun stood in the void, the laws flowing around his body.

His face was gloomy, and cold light flickered in his eyes.

"Tong Tian, I do not want to say it a second time. Hand over the Nine Dragon Fire Cover and the Demon-Subduing Pestle."

His voice was cold and majestic, like ten thousand tons of thunder exploding in the sky, shaking the entire void slightly.

Tong Tian, in the Biyou Palace, originally did not want to pay attention to Yuanshi Tianzun.

Feeling Yuanshi Tianzun's anger, his figure flashed, and he arrived outside Jin'ao Island.

Sect Leader Tong Tian was dressed in a green Daoist robe, his figure tall and straight, his expression indifferent.

"Second Brother, the Nine Dragon Fire Cover is indeed in my hands, but I have already said that after the Investiture ends, I will naturally send it to the Jade Void Palace. As for the Demon-Subduing Pestle, it is not in the hands of my Jie Sect; how can I hand it over to you?"

Yuanshi Tianzun heard these words from Sect Leader Tong Tian, his face became even gloomier, and he snorted coldly: "Tong Tian, your excuse is too far-fetched. It is not yet known when the Investiture will end. Are you delaying like this because you want to keep it for yourself?"

Sect Leader Tong Tian frowned: "Second Brother, what do you mean by this? Those magic treasures you bestowed upon your disciples are like scrap metal to me. How could I covet these magic treasures? Currently, in the Investiture calamity, at Teacher's request, the disciples of the three sects have entered the calamity, so we are opponents. The current situation is complex. If I return the magic treasures now, I fear variables will arise. Therefore, after the Investiture ends, I will naturally send them to the Jade Void Palace."

The Nine Dragon Fire Cover and the Demon-Subduing Pestle were the town-cave magic treasures of Perfected Taiyi and Perfected Daoxing. Without these two magic treasures, their combat power would decrease.

At that time, there might be many changes in the plan to scheme against the Jie Sect.

Yuanshi Tianzun said sternly: "Stop talking! If you do not hand them over today, do not blame me for not considering our brotherhood."

Sect Leader Tong Tian laughed out of extreme anger: "Since Second Brother is so unreasonable, then let us see the real chapter in our hands and see if you can take them from me by force!"

With that, Sect Leader Tong Tian's Saintly power surged, his green robe rustled, and the vast Saintly might swept across the heavens and earth, spreading throughout the Primordial.

"Hmph! Tong Tian, do you really think I am afraid of you?" Yuanshi Tianzun also did not show weakness, and a terrifying Saintly might erupted from his body.

Immediately, two vast Saintly mights collided, and powerful energy erupted between heaven and earth.

Mount Shouyang.

Eight Views Palace.

Taishang Laojun was awakened from meditation, a look of gravity flashing in his eyes.

He looked up toward the direction of Jin'ao Island.

"Second Brother, why did you run to Jin'ao Island?"

"And you are making a move against Third Brother. The Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation cannot be broken without four Saints. If you make a move, Second Brother will be the one to suffer."

"Currently, the Investiture is imminent. If Second Brother loses face in Third Brother's hands again, it will have a significant impact on the morale of the Chan Sect. I must go and stop it."

Thinking this, Laojun got up, took a step, and his figure instantly disappeared from the Eight Views Palace.

When he appeared again, he had already arrived above Jin'ao Island.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, stop fighting. Why are you so impulsive that it has come to this?"

Seeing Taishang Laojun appear, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Leader Tong Tian both stopped.

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly: "Eldest Brother, you came just in time. I came here to ask for the Nine Dragon Fire Cover and the Demon-Subduing Pestle."

Hearing this, Taishang Laojun looked at Tong Tian: "Third Brother, the Nine Dragon Fire Cover and the Demon-Subduing Pestle are Second Brother's things. We Three Pure Ones should support each other. We must not harbor grudges because of these treasures and let others laugh at us. If they are in your hands, give them back. Do not hurt the harmony."

Tong Tian frowned slightly. In the past, whenever he quarreled with Yuanshi Tianzun, Taishang Laojun would always come out to take sides in time.

It was the same now.

"Eldest Brother, the Nine Dragon Fire Cover is indeed with me. As for the Demon-Subduing Pestle, it is not in the hands of my Jie Sect. And it is not that I will not return them; after the Investiture ends, I will naturally send them to the Jade Void Palace."

Mount Sumeru.

Jieyin and Zhunti felt the unusual movement from the Primordial heaven and earth and cast their eyes toward the Primordial.

"Junior Brother, it seems the Three Pure Ones have had a conflict again." Jieyin narrowed his eyes and spoke.

Zhunti nodded: "Senior Brother, it seems the discord among the Three Pure Ones is becoming more and more serious. Our hope of getting involved in the East is becoming more and more promising."

Jieyin put his hands together and smiled slightly: "Good! My West is barren. If we can get a share of the rich East, it will definitely allow my Western Sect to flourish."

Zhunti nodded and bowed: "Senior Brother is right. However, the current situation is indeed a rare opportunity for us. As long as we grasp it properly, we will definitely be able to gain something and strengthen my West."

"Good!"

Chaos Domain.

Palace of the Goddess.

Nuwa leaned on the throne, her posture elegant and lazy.

Her eyes were closed tightly, and her long eyelashes cast faint shadows on her jade-like skin.

Feeling the movement from the Primordial, her beautiful eyes half-opened.

"Are these two Saintly mights Yuanshi and Tong Tian's?"

Her voice was clear and ethereal, echoing in the empty palace.

She cast a glance at the situation on the Primordial and felt emotional.

"The Three Pure Ones are drifting further and further apart, becoming like strangers."

At this time, Jin Ning walked in: "Goddess Nuwa,"

"Jin Ning, you are back. What is going on with the Heavenly Court?" Nuwa leaned on the throne, a look of confusion appearing on her beautiful face.

Nuwa also knew about Perfected Taiyi causing trouble in the Heavenly Palace, which eventually led to Yuanshi Tianzun's consciousness descending, so she specifically sent Jin Ning to inquire about the situation.

Jin Ning bowed respectfully.

"Reporting to Goddess, the Heavenly Court went to the Three Immortals Island to find the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect and Gu Xiu to capture Perfected Taiyi. Haotian originally wanted to use this to demand compensation from the Chan Sect, but the Chan Sect did not intend to compensate at all."

"Even the Yuqing Saint's consciousness descended, forcibly making Haotian release the person, and Ling Zhuzi is already dead, his physical body destroyed."

Nuwa said lightly: "Ling Zhuzi's heart is not with us, so let him be. However, the disciples of the Chan Sect have all inherited Yuanshi Tianzun's character, all arrogant and conceited. This time, making Haotian lose all face, he will definitely go to the Zixiao Palace to complain."

Saying this, Nuwa sat up straight slightly, her jade-like fingers resting lightly on the armrest of the throne, her beautiful eyes deep.

"It is just that the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect suddenly participated in this matter, which should be related to the Gu boy."

"Goddess, do you think so highly of Gu Xiu?" Jin Ning asked, unable to help herself, with a hint of confusion on her face.

"This child is extraordinary. Being able to maneuver in the game between Saints, I look forward to him giving me more surprises. It is his appearance that makes me want to plan some things." Nuwa's beautiful eyes flickered with strange brilliance as she looked into the distance.

Jin Ning's gaze also looked toward the Primordial.

"Goddess, the Yuqing Saint and the Shangqing Saint seem to have had a conflict. Is it okay?"

Regarding this matter, Nuwa was not interested and said nonchalantly: "The Three Pure Ones were destined to drift apart since they separated. I am alone and weak, so I will not participate in these things. Doing our own things well is the right thing to do."

"Yes, Goddess." Jin Ning bowed and replied.

Nuwa glanced at the Primordial heaven and earth, her eyes flowing.

"I just want to see how the Gu boy will act in the Investiture of the Gods war. This is something to look forward to."

Zixiao Palace.

During the Investiture period, Hongjun was at a critical moment of merging with the Dao.

The Chan Sect causing trouble in the Heavenly Palace and Haotian coming to complain had already made Hongjun a little displeased.

Who knew that Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Leader Tong Tian were about to fight again? Feeling the Saintly might coming from the Primordial, Hongjun frowned slightly.

"Yuanshi, Tong Tian, are you going to fight so soon?"

"It is not appropriate to move around at the critical moment of merging with the Dao. After the merger is complete, I should discipline them."

"If I let them continue to cause trouble, the order that was finally established will be broken."

At this time.

Three Immortals Island.

Gu Xiu had long known that Yuanshi Tianzun would definitely come to Jin'ao Island to ask for the Nine Dragon Fire Cover and the Demon-Subduing Pestle, so he was not surprised at all.

Princess Longji, on the other hand, was very surprised.

She did not expect that this matter would cause three Saints to appear together.

On the Three Xiao's side, seeing Taishang Laojun come to take sides, they all frowned.

A hint of worry flashed across Yun Xiao's dignified and beautiful face.

But they could not comment on the matters of Saints.

Bi Xiao, with a straightforward personality, could not help but complain.

"The leaders of the Ren and Chan Sects are too hateful, actually joining forces to bully Master."

"Third Sister, we must not discuss the matters of Saints. I believe Master has his own judgment." Yun Xiao hurriedly spoke to stop her.

Although Bi Xiao was unwilling, she knew that what Yun Xiao said was reasonable, so she endured her temper and continued to cast her gaze toward the sky above Jin'ao Island.

Above Jin'ao Island.

Taishang Laojun came to take sides, and Tong Tian was very unhappy in his heart.

But he could not get angry, so he had to say: "Eldest Brother, I still say the same thing. The Nine Dragon Fire Cover is indeed in the hands of my Jie Sect. As for the Demon-Subduing Pestle, I know nothing about it. Do not pin it on the Jie Sect."

"But the Nine Dragon Fire Cover can only be sent to the Jade Void Palace after the Investiture ends. If the two brothers are unwilling, then you can only take it back from my hands yourself."

Yuanshi Tianzun heard these words, and anger suddenly rose in his heart, shouting in frustration: "Tong Tian, do you really think I dare not?"

Saying this, the Saintly power around him surged, wanting to fight with Tong Tian.

Taishang Laojun gave a look and persuaded Yuanshi Tianzun.

Following this, Taishang Laojun spoke slowly: "Third Brother, the Investiture is imminent. The Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void bear the killing calamity and need magic treasures for self-defense. Why not let Second Brother exchange for the magic treasures with spiritual roots of equal value?"

Although Tong Tian did not value the Investiture and thought it was the Chan Sect's business, he did not want his disciples to participate.

But recently, after Gu Xiu mentioned it, he had also thought about it seriously.

Thinking of Gu Xiu's excellence and Nuwa's importance to him.

Anyway, the Three Pure Ones had already separated. Tong Tian did not mind offending Yuanshi Tianzun again, his expression peaceful, his tone resolute.

"Eldest Brother, in the matter of the Investiture, Teacher let the three sects enter the calamity, so we are currently opponents and should not have too much contact; we should avoid suspicion. After the Investiture ends, I will naturally return the magic treasures, so there is no need for Second Brother to exchange with spiritual roots."

"I remember Perfected Taiyi is deeply loved by Second Brother and has been bestowed with many magic treasures. Without a Nine Dragon Fire Cover, it is nothing. Of course, if Eldest Brother is willing to take the Nine-Turn Golden Pill as an exchange, I can consider it."

The Nine-Turn Golden Pill is extremely precious, far more valuable than the Nine Dragon Fire Cover. Taishang Laojun can refine it, but it requires many top-grade heavenly materials and spiritual roots to match, and it is not guaranteed to ensure the Nine-Turn quality.

If Taishang Laojun were to give it away casually, he would not be willing.

But Yuanshi Tianzun heard that there was still a turning point in the matter and looked at Taishang Laojun.

"Eldest Brother..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Taishang Laojun.

"Second Brother, I currently do not have the Nine-Turn Golden Pill in my hands. The new one is still being refined and will take some time."

Then, he looked at Tong Tian, his eyes deep and complex, and said slowly.

"Third Brother, let us go back first and then give you an answer."

"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, walk slowly." Tong Tian's expression was indifferent.

He proposed asking for the Nine-Turn Golden Pill because the Nine Dragon Fire Cover is a high-grade magic treasure with little effect, so he tried to ask for the Nine-Turn Golden Pill for Gu Xiu.

He originally wanted to find an excuse to go back and ask for Gu Xiu's opinion.

He did not expect Taishang Laojun to directly propose the matter of consideration, so Tong Tian did not waste his breath.

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly, his face full of dissatisfaction, but since Taishang Laojun had said so, he had to give Taishang some face.

Seeing the two brothers break through the void, their figures submerged into it and disappeared.

Tong Tian shook his head.

"The three sects entered the calamity and should have been opponents to each other. Eldest Brother, however, is as biased toward Second Brother as ever..."