Chapter 283: Tong Tian summons, choosing cultivation

Leaving Jinao Island, Supreme Master Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun returned to Mount Kunlun.

In the Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun spoke slowly: "Big 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."

Supreme Master Laozi's face was calm: "Second Brother, we are brothers; there is no need to be so polite. But are you sure? The value of the Nine-Turn Golden Pill is not lower than the Nine-Dragon Fire Cover."

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly: "Big Brother, I know what you said, but my Twelve Golden Immortals of the Jade Void have all encountered bottlenecks. They need an opportunity to break through, and it's not that eating the Nine-Turn Golden Pill will work."

Supreme Master Laozi nodded: "Very well, I have indeed refined a batch of Nine-Turn Golden Pills recently. Looking at the time, it will be out of the furnace in these few days. Then I will go and exchange it back with Tong Tian."

"Thank you, Big Brother."

On the other side.

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

Thinking that he also wanted to talk to Tong Tian about going to the Heavenly Court to hold a position, he didn't think much and went to Biyou Palace.

Inside the palace, incense was curling, immortal mist was lingering, and as soon as he stepped in, majestic spiritual energy poured 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 Grandmaster."

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

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

Tong Tian smiled, his smile carrying a bit of warmth and approval.

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

Gu Xiu didn't expect Tong Tian to make such a request, but it was indeed very good.

The Nine-Dragon Fire Cover could not pose a threat to him. If it could be handed back, he could get a Nine-Turn Golden Pill for free, which was fine. As for the Nine-Dragon Fire Cover, he would find a way to counter it later.

"Everything is up to the Grandmaster."

Tong Tian nodded slightly and said with satisfaction: "Since 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, Grandmaster, for the praise."

Tong Tian smiled, 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 the disciple's hands."

"Haha, good boy, you really have more surprises for me. With Second Brother's temperament, 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 more and more curious about Gu Xiu. He didn't know what method Gu Xiu used to be able to shield the investigation of the Saint, making him unable to detect the existence of the Demon-Subduing Pestle.

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

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, burning the bodies and sins of demons, letting them 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 not do anything to him, it was a great threat to ordinary disciples.

Handing it over would give the Chan Sect another magic treasure, and the ordinary disciples of the Jie Sect would have another danger.

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

So he 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 increased his cultivation by 100,000 years.

"Grandmaster, the Demon-Subduing Pestle will not be handed over for the time being. Let's just take the Nine-Dragon Fire Cover to exchange for the pill."

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

Seeing that this matter was finished, Gu Xiu talked about letting disciples go to the Heavenly Court to hold positions.

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

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

Gu Xiu looked indifferent and explained: "Grandmaster, some time ago, the Chan Sect attacked the heavens. I, Master, and two Junior Uncles went to help. The Jade Emperor Haotian cried and complained that the Heavenly Court lacked manpower, which was why people attacked the heavens twice. So he first wanted to ask for people from the Jade Void Palace, but was beaten. He asked for my opinion. The disciple feels that we can take the opportunity to send some disciples up."

Tong Tian was thoughtful,

"Haotian asked the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Jade Void to go to the heavens to be officials, originally 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 qualifications and are difficult to achieve the Dao. If Haotian had come to Biyou Palace in advance, I wouldn't 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 hold positions was not as difficult as he imagined, so he hurriedly flattered him.

"Grandmaster, the disciple also thought so."

After a pause, Gu Xiu continued.

"The Dao Ancestor let the three sects enter the calamity of the Investiture of the Gods. Grandmaster let us retreat, obviously not wanting to let the disciples 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 destined. It is better to take this opportunity to go to the Heavenly Court to hold positions and honorary posts, and enjoy the fortune of the Heavenly Court, which is also good."

"No need to truly list the true spirit, not restricted by the Investiture of the Gods list, and it has 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 in the future, I will have an explanation."

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

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

Gu Xiu said indifferently: "Perfected Shi Ji, the Four Sages of Nine-Dragon Island, Lü Yue, Hong Jin, Yu Hua, Hu Lei, etc., are just right. Then bring some ordinary disciples up, so that we can show the sincerity of our Jie Sect."

Tong Tian thought about it. Shi Ji, Lü Yue, and the Four Sages of Nine-Dragon Island were not very powerful in the Jie Sect, just average, but for the current Heavenly Court, they were rare generals.

He nodded.

"Very well, do as you say. I will summon them back now and let Duobao take them up to explain to Haotian."

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

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

"Thank you, Grandmaster." Gu Xiu bowed and cupped his hands.

Coming out of Biyou Palace.

Gu Xiu was full of joy. He didn't expect this matter to go so smoothly.

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

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

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

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

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

A few days later.

Jinao Island.

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

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

"Disciple pays respects to the Sect Leader."

On the throne, Tong Tian nodded.

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

Shi Ji's eyes were confused: "I don't know, Master, what do you have to tell us?"

Tong Tian said indifferently: "Currently, the Heavenly Court lacks manpower, which led to the Investiture of the Gods of the three sects. The Heavenly Court is crucial to the management of the Three Realms, so I want to send you to take another thirty disciples to the heavens to hold honorary posts. What do you think?"

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

Hearing that Tong Tian wanted them to go to the heavens to hold positions, although they were a bit surprised, they still cupped their hands.

"The disciple obeys the Sect Leader's instructions."

Tong Tian nodded: "Going to the Heavenly Realm to hold a position, with the blessing of the Heavenly Court's fortune, maybe there will be a new opportunity for breakthrough."

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

Inside Bi Xiao Palace.

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

This matter could be considered a big event for the Jie Sect.

Gu Xiu walked out and greeted Shi Ji and others, saying kindly.

"Disciple Gu Xiu pays respects to all Junior Uncles and Junior Brothers. This trip will be led by me."

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, our cultivation has not improved for countless ten thousand years. Maybe going to the Heavenly Court to hold a position 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, and she nodded.

"Junior Nephew, no need for formalities. I will trouble you for this trip."

After getting to know each other and having a brief conversation, 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.

"Big Sister, I will follow Gu Xiu to see, okay?"

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

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

"Thank you, Big Sister, Big 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 him to see, so she let her go, but after thinking about it, Yun Xiao still instructed.

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

"Master, rest assured, I will watch over Junior Uncle well."

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

Arriving at the main gate of Jinao 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 cupped 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 towards the Heavenly Realm.

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

Some were passive, some were active.

Taking them to the heavens to hold positions could prevent them from becoming officials in the Shang Dynasty and avoid the Chan Sect's schemes against them.

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

But with him there, Wen Zhong would not be able to find a rescue from the Jie Sect again.

While Gu Xiu was pondering, Hong Jin spoke.

"Senior Brother, my immortal path is difficult to achieve. I originally wanted to enter the world to be an official and seek human wealth, but because Perfected Dao-Conduct wanted to kill me, I hid on the island. I didn't expect the Grandmaster to let me go to the Heavenly Court to be appointed, and even let Senior Brother lead the team."

Seeing Hong Jin's face full of joy.

Gu Xiu smiled: "Junior Brother, being able to come to the Heavenly Court to hold a position 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 was rebuilt not long ago and lacks manpower. It is just the right time for you to use your own skills, but don't bully the weak in the Heavenly Court just because you are a Jie Sect disciple, ruining the prestige of our Jie Sect."

Hong Jin cupped 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 follow it seriously and will not lose the prestige of the Jie Sect."

Gu Xiu nodded.

This time going to the heavens to hold a position, Shi Ji's cultivation was 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.

Shi Ji had some means, but she was not a top expert, and she didn't 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 Palace.

It was in the morning court.

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

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

If there was nothing, they reported this and that, putting forward a pile of problems, but no one went to 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 to the Thirty-Three Heavens."

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

Hearing the news that Jie Sect disciples were going to the heavens and heading to the Thirty-Three Heavens, the Lingxiao Palace instantly fell into a panic.

The immortals 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 immortals were in a mess, and their minds were already thinking about how to run away.

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

The entire Lingxiao Palace was in a mess.

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

"What." The immortals thought they had heard wrong.

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

When the immortals heard this, their faces were replaced by flattering smiles.

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

"Your Majesty's fortune is equal to the heavens, being able to get Jie Sect disciples to come to the Heavenly Court to hold positions, the Heavenly Court will definitely be more prosperous!"

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

The Lingxiao Palace was full of flattery, and the immortals congratulated Haotian one after another.

Haotian looked at them with contempt. These rice buckets in front of him, besides flattering, couldn't be counted on at all.

"Alright, I don't know you yet. Stop flattering. It's rare for the Jie Sect to be willing to send people to the heavens to hold positions. Follow me out to welcome them." ===== CHAPTER 284 =====