Chapter 114

Leaving Jin'ao Island, Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun returned to Mount Kunlun.

In the Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun spoke slowly: "Eldest Brother, the Nine Dragon Fire Cover is crucial to Taiyi. Otherwise, you give Tong Tian the Nine-Turn Golden Pill, and I will compensate you with the spiritual roots from the back of Kunlun."

Taishang Laojun's expression was calm: "Second Brother, we are brothers; where is the need for such politeness? But are you sure? The value of the Nine-Turn Golden Pill is no lower than the Nine Dragon Fire Cover."

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly: "Eldest Brother, I know what you said, but my Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void have all encountered bottlenecks and need opportunities to break through. It is not that eating the Nine-Turn Golden Pill will work."

Taishang Laojun nodded: "Very well, I have indeed refined a furnace of Nine-Turn Golden Pills recently. Looking at the time, it will be out of the furnace in these few days. At that time, I will go and exchange it back from Tong Tian."

"Thank you, Eldest Brother."

On the other side.

After sending Princess Longji away, Gu Xiu was called over by Tong Tian.

Thinking that he also happened to want to talk to Tong Tian about going to the Heavenly Court to take up a post, he went to Biyou Palace without much thought.

Inside the palace, incense smoke swirled, immortal mist curled, and as soon as he stepped in, majestic spiritual energy surged into his body.

Sect Leader Tong Tian was sitting on the futon, his expression solemn.

Gu Xiu walked to the middle and saluted.

"Disciple pays respects to Master."

Tong Tian nodded: "Gu Xiu, do you know why I called you here?"

"If this disciple guesses correctly, it is because of the matters of the two Masters of the Ren and Chan Sects, right?"

Tong Tian laughed, his smile carrying a bit of gentleness and approval.

"It seems you know, so I will tell you clearly. I proposed to your two Masters that we could use the Nine-Turn Golden Pill to exchange for the Nine Dragon Fire Cover. What do you think?"

Gu Xiu did not expect Tong Tian to make such a request, but it was indeed very good.

The Nine Dragon Fire Cover posed no threat to him. If it could be handed back and he could get a Nine-Turn Golden Pill for free, it would be fine. As for the Nine Dragon Fire Cover, he would find a way to counter it.

"Everything is up to Master."

Tong Tian nodded slightly and said with satisfaction: "If you have no opinion, then it is exchanged. Your cultivation has just come up. With such talent, if you can have the help of the Nine-Turn Golden Pill, you will get twice the result with half the effort."

"Thank you for the praise, Master."

Tong Tian laughed, his smile as warm as the spring breeze, very free and easy.

"By the way, the Demon-Subduing Pestle is also in your hands, right?"

Gu Xiu was slightly stunned: "It is indeed in this disciple's hands."

"Haha, good boy, you really have more surprises for me. With Second Brother's character, this Demon-Subduing Pestle can also be exchanged for a Nine-Turn Golden Pill. If you agree, when they come, I will mention it to them."

Tong Tian was becoming more and more curious about Gu Xiu. He did not know what method Gu Xiu used to actually block the Saint's investigation, making him unable to detect the existence of the Demon-Subduing Pestle.

Hearing this, Gu Xiu pondered, not knowing for a moment whether he should take out the Demon-Subduing Pestle to exchange for medicine.

At this time, the system rang.

"Ding!"

"Random task triggered, please make a choice, host."

"Option 1: Exchange the Demon-Subduing Pestle for a Nine-Turn Golden Pill, reward: Karma Fire Demon-Subduing Pestle!" (An upgraded version of the Demon-Subduing Pestle, capable of triggering raging karma fire to burn the bodies and sins of demons, allowing them to be purified in pain.)

"Option 2: Do not exchange, reward: 100,000 years of cultivation!"

The two options in front of him made Gu Xiu very conflicted.

Although the Demon-Subduing Pestle could do nothing to him, it was a great threat to ordinary disciples.

Handing it over would give the Chan Sect another magic treasure, and ordinary Jie Sect disciples would be in more danger.

Thinking that the cultivation on his body was considered eaten, this 100,000 years of cultivation seemed to be able to make up for this defect.

So he silently recited the second option in his heart.

"Ding!"

"Choice successful, congratulations to the host for obtaining 100,000 years of cultivation."

As the system rang, Gu Xiu directly added 100,000 years of cultivation.

"Master, I will not hand over the Demon-Subduing Pestle for now. Let's just take the Nine Dragon Fire Cover to exchange first."

Tong Tian nodded: "Good, then it shall be as you say."

Seeing that this matter was handled, Gu Xiu brought up the matter of letting disciples go to the Heavenly Court to take up posts.

"Master, there is something I want to discuss with you. It might need your nod."

Gu Xiu rarely did this, so Tong Tian asked curiously: "Oh, what is it that needs my nod?"

Gu Xiu's expression was indifferent as he explained: "Master, some time ago, the Chan Sect attacked the heavens, and I, along with Master and two Junior Uncles, went to help. The Heavenly Emperor Haotian complained that the Heavenly Court lacked manpower, which is why they were attacked twice. So he first wanted to ask for people from the Jade Void Palace, but was beaten. Thinking about the opinion I asked, this disciple feels that we can take the opportunity to send some disciples up."

Tong Tian was thoughtful.

"Haotian letting the Twelve Golden Immortals of Jade Void go to the heavens to be officials was originally intended to eliminate the killing calamity on them. The Chan Sect attacking the heavens like this is indeed biased."

"My Jie Sect has ten thousand immortals coming to court, but some disciples have poor aptitude and find it difficult to achieve the immortal Dao. If Haotian had come to Biyou Palace beforehand, I would not mind letting some disciples go up to help him."

Gu Xiu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that letting Jie Sect disciples go to the heavens to take up posts was not as difficult as he imagined, so he hurriedly flattered him.

"Master, this disciple thinks so too."

After a pause, Gu Xiu continued.

"The Dao Ancestor let the three sects enter the calamity to be invested. Master let us go into seclusion, obviously not wanting the disciples to enter the calamity. But the Dao Ancestor's face cannot be ignored. My Jie Sect has many disciples, and many disciples have poor foundations, and their upper limits are already determined. It is better to take this opportunity to go to the Heavenly Court to take up posts or hold honorary positions and enjoy the Heavenly Court's fortune, which is also not bad."

"No need for the true spirit to be on the list, not restricted by the Investiture of the Gods list, and it will have no impact on the future Dao path."

Thinking seriously about Gu Xiu's words, Tong Tian nodded: "What you said makes sense. If Haotian agrees, I can send some disciples over now. As long as the number of people who go is enough, if the Dao Ancestor asks later, I will have an explanation."

Gu Xiu laughed: "The Heavenly Emperor Haotian has naturally agreed. Master can send some disciples over at any time, but we cannot be perfunctory, otherwise he will think that my sect is just sending some disciples to play. We must choose a few better disciples. I already have some suitable candidates in my heart. I wonder what Master thinks?"

Tong Tian asked suspiciously: "Who are the suitable candidates you mentioned?"

Gu Xiu said indifferently: "Junior Uncle Shi Ji, the Four Sages of Nine Dragon Island, Lü Yue, Hong Jin, Yu Hua, Hu Lei, and others are just right. Then take some ordinary disciples up, which will also show the sincerity of my Jie Sect."

Tong Tian thought for a while. Shi Ji, Lü Yue, and the Four Sages of Nine Dragon Island are not considered powerful in the Jie Sect, just average, but for the current Heavenly Court, they are rare great generals.

He nodded.

"Very well, let it be done as you say. I will call them back now and let Duobao take them up to explain to Haotian."

Gu Xiu stepped forward and recommended himself: "Master, Senior Uncle Duobao is busy with ten thousand tasks, and this matter was discussed by this disciple and the Heavenly Emperor Haotian. Why not let this disciple be responsible for this matter?"

Seeing Gu Xiu's calm and confident expression, Tong Tian thought for a while: "Very well, in a few days, you will be responsible for this matter and take them to the heavens together."

"Thank you, Master." Gu Xiu bowed and arched his hands.

Exiting Biyou Palace.

Gu Xiu's face was full of joy. He did not expect this matter to be so smooth.

Although he took away the Qiankun Bow when he was at Chen Tang Guan.

But Perfected Taiyi would definitely find other ways to scheme against Shi Ji.

It just so happened that the Heavenly Court matter gave Gu Xiu a new idea.

Why struggle to meet Perfected Taiyi's moves? It is better to just send Shi Ji to the Heavenly Court to be an official once and for all.

Returning to the Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu went to tell the Three Xiao about this matter.

A few days later.

Jin'ao Island.

Shi Ji, the Four Sages of Nine Dragon Island, Lü Yue, Hong Jin, Yu Hua, and Hu Lei were suddenly summoned to Biyou Palace, and the Four Great Direct Disciples, the Seven Attendant Immortals, and the Three Xiao were all there.

Such a big battle made several people very confused, and they bowed and saluted.

"Disciple pays respects to Sect Leader."

On the throne, Tong Tian nodded.

"I summoned you here because there is something I want to tell you."

Shi Ji's eyes were confused: "I wonder, Master, what do you want to tell us?"

Tong Tian said indifferently: "Currently, the Heavenly Court lacks manpower, which led to the Investiture of the Gods between the three sects. The Heavenly Court is crucial for the management of the Three Realms. Therefore, I intend to send you and thirty more disciples to the heavens to hold honorary positions. What do you think?"

The Four Sages of Nine Dragon Island, Lü Yue, Shi Ji, and others had long been unable to break through and had long wanted to seek other ways to seek opportunities.

Hearing that Tong Tian wanted them to go to the heavens to take up posts, although they were a little surprised, they still arched their hands.

"Disciple obeys the Sect Leader's instructions."

Tong Tian nodded: "Going to the Heavenly Realm to take up a post, with the blessing of the Heavenly Court's fortune, perhaps there will be a new opportunity for breakthrough."

"This trip will be led by Gu Xiu. He will go up with you and connect with Haotian on this matter."

Inside Bi Xiao Palace.

The Four Great Direct Disciples, the Seven Attendant Immortals, and the Three Xiao were all there.

This matter can be considered a major event for the Jie Sect.

Gu Xiu walked out to greet Shi Ji and the others, saying kindly.

"Disciple Gu Xiu greets all Junior Uncles and Junior Brothers. I will be responsible for this trip."

Wang Mo nodded, his gaze falling on Gu Xiu, and he sighed.

"Junior Nephew, I haven't seen you for a while, and your cultivation has improved again. Unlike us old guys, whose cultivation has made no progress in countless ten thousand years. Perhaps going to the Heavenly Court to take up a post is a good choice."

Shi Ji saw Gu Xiu for the first time, but she could also see that although Gu Xiu was a third-generation disciple, he was highly valued, so she nodded.

"Junior Nephew, no need for courtesy. I have troubled you with this trip."

After getting to know each other slightly and chatting briefly, everyone walked out of Biyou Palace.

As soon as they came out of Biyou Palace, Bi Xiao pestered Yun Xiao, acting like a spoiled child.

"Eldest Sister, I will go with Gu Xiu to see, okay?"

Looking at Bi Xiao's eyes full of expectation, with a hint of pleading on her pretty face.

Yun Xiao shook her head helplessly: "You, you have to be in everything, just knowing how to join the fun. But go quickly and return quickly, do not delay too long."

"Thank you, Eldest Sister. Eldest Sister, you are the best." Bi Xiao beamed with joy.

"Alright, alright, I really can't do anything about you."

Thinking that Gu Xiu was doing serious business this time, it was fine for Bi Xiao to follow and see, so she let her go. But after thinking about it, Yun Xiao still exhorted.

"Gu Xiu, watch Bi Xiao well and don't let her run around."

"Rest assured, Master, I will watch Junior Uncle well."

This exhortation made Bi Xiao very dissatisfied, and she pouted: "Eldest Sister, you are so biased."

Arriving at the main gate of Jin'ao Island, Gu Xiu looked back and saw the Four Great Direct Disciples, Yun Xiao, Qiong Xiao, and all the fellow disciples coming to see them off.

Gu Xiu arched his hands.

Then he led Shi Ji, Lü Yue, the Four Sages of Nine Dragon Island, Hong Jin, Hu Lei, Yu Hua, and thirty ordinary disciples toward the Heavenly Realm.

Gu Xiu chose these people to go to the heavens to hold honorary positions because these people were the disciples who directly participated in the Investiture in the Investiture.

Some were passive, some were active.

Taking them to the heavens to take up posts could prevent them from becoming officials in the Yin Shang and avoid the Chan Sect's schemes against them.

After doing this, only Wen Zhong was a Jie Sect disciple who was an official in the Yin Shang.

But with him there, it was impossible for Wen Zhong to find a rescue from the Jie Sect again.

While Gu Xiu was pondering, Hong Jin spoke.

"Senior Brother, my immortal Dao is difficult to achieve. I originally wanted to enter the world to be an official and seek wealth in the human world, but because Perfected Daoxing wanted to kill me, I hid on the island. I didn't expect Master to let me go to the Heavenly Court to take up a post and let Senior Brother lead the team."

Seeing Hong Jin's happy face.

Gu Xiu laughed: "Junior Brother, being able to come to the Heavenly Court to take up a post is better than seeking wealth in the human world. At least the immortal path is not broken, which is indeed a good thing."

"The Heavenly Court has not been rebuilt for long, and there is a lack of manpower. It is a good time for you to display your own skills, but do not bully the weak because you are a Jie Sect disciple and ruin the prestige of my Jie Sect."

Hong Jin arched his hands: "Senior Brother, rest assured, I will definitely keep it in mind."

Shi Ji said: "Junior Nephew, rest assured, since it is the Sect Leader's order, we will definitely observe it seriously and will not ruin the prestige of the Jie Sect."

Gu Xiu nodded.

This time going to the heavens to take up a post, Shi Ji's cultivation was considered the highest, followed by the Four Sages of Nine Dragon Island and Lü Yue.

Among the third-generation disciples, there were Hong Jin, Hu Lei, and Yu Hua.

Although their strength in the Jie Sect could only be said to be average among the same generation.

Although Shi Ji had some means, she was not a top expert, and she did not have good magic treasures.

But for the current Heavenly Court, their arrival was a rare facade, and I believe they would be valued.

In the Lingxiao Hall.

There was a morning court.

Haotian sat on the throne, and listening to the nonsense of the gods and immortals below gave him a headache.

The gods and immortals currently recruited by the Heavenly Court did not have much ability, and they were the first to run when they encountered things.

If there was nothing, they would report this and that, bringing up a pile of problems, but no one would solve the problems, which gave Haotian a headache.

At this time, the heavenly official ran in.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, a group of Jie Sect disciples are going to the heavens and are currently heading toward the Thirty-Third Heaven."

"Jie Sect disciples?" Haotian thought for a while. He had just mentioned it to Longji not long ago, and the Jie Sect disciples came up so quickly, but thinking that one day in the heavens is one year on earth, he was relieved.

"We should take care of Junior Sister Shi Ji's attendants, so we want to follow and see."

The gods were panicked.

"Your Majesty, why did the Jie Sect bring so many people here?"

"Could it be that they are also here to cause trouble in the Heavenly Palace?"

The gods were in a mess at this moment, and their minds were already thinking fast about how to run away.

Some immortals kept scanning the hall, looking for the best escape route.

The entire Lingxiao Hall was in a mess.

Haotian snorted coldly, his expression solemn: "The Jie Sect disciples are here to take up posts in the Heavenly Court."

"What." The gods thought they had misheard.

Haotian said indifferently: "My Heavenly Court has been smashed by the Chan Sect time and time again. This time, thanks to the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect for taking action. At the same time, the Jie Sect is now willing to send some disciples to the Heavenly Court to hold honorary positions, and I have agreed."

When the gods heard this, they all put on flattering smiles.

"Your Majesty, this is a good thing. With the addition of the Jie Sect, my Heavenly Court will have a guarantee in the future."

"Your Majesty's fortune is as high as the heavens. Being able to get Jie Sect disciples to come to the Heavenly Court to take up posts, the Heavenly Court will definitely be more prosperous!"

"This is the fortune of the Heavenly Court, the fortune of the Three Realms!"

The Lingxiao Hall was full of sycophancy, and the gods expressed their congratulations to Haotian one after another.

Haotian showed contempt. These rice buckets in front of him, besides knowing how to flatter, could not be relied upon at all.

"Alright, I don't know you yet? Stop flattering. It is rare for the Jie Sect to be willing to send people to the heavens to take up posts. Come out with me to welcome them."