Chapter 416

Three Immortals Island.

After seeing Jin Ning off, Gu Xiu sat in meditation in the courtyard.

The surroundings were quiet and silent, with immortal spiritual Qi circulating around his body.

Before long, he sensed a familiar aura returning from outside.

He opened his eyes slightly.

He saw Yang Jian descending from the sky into the courtyard with the Howling Celestial Dog.

"Master." Yang Jian stood tall, his expression respectful, his voice clear.

Gu Xiu stood up, his plain robe fluttering slightly in the wind, fully displaying his otherworldly demeanor.

"Yang Jian, you have returned. Has the rebellion in the East Sea been completely quelled?"

"Reporting to Master, the disciple did not fail the mission. I have assisted Grand Preceptor Wen in suppressing all the rebellious feudal lords in the East Sea region. Currently, Grand Preceptor Wen is arranging the aftermath, leaving some troops to guard the East Sea, while the rest of the main army will return to Chaoge with Grand Preceptor Wen within these few days."

Gu Xiu nodded slightly, his face showing approval.

"This time, assisting Grand Preceptor Wen in quelling the rebellion counts as a very good experience. The Dragon Clan contributed quite a bit to this; I wonder if Wen Zhong has thanked them properly?"

Yang Jian cupped his hands: "Being able to clear out the rebellious lords so quickly this time is indeed thanks to the Dragon Clan sending numerous shrimp soldiers and crab generals to assist. Grand Preceptor Wen has already expressed his gratitude to the Third Prince Ao Bing in person and plans to propose to King Zhou upon returning to Chaoge that a statue of the Dragon King be built in the East Sea for people to worship and pray for rain."

"In this way, if anyone prays for rain, the Dragon Clan will be able to know in time, quickly arrange for clouds and rain, and bring blessings to the human world, thereby obtaining merit."

Gu Xiu pondered slightly.

King Zhou is currently the nominal Human Emperor and co-ruler of the human race. If the matter of building the statue can be authorized by King Zhou, the Dragon Clan will find it easier to obtain merit when performing cloud and rain duties than before. This can be considered a small benefit for the Dragon Clan's assistance to Wen Zhong in quelling the East Sea rebellion.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Gu Xiu said slowly: "Not bad. You are exhausted from the journey, go and get some good rest first."

"Yes, Master." Yang Jian cupped his hands in salute and left together with the Howling Celestial Dog.

On the other side.

Palace of the Empress of Humanity.

After returning from the Three Immortals Island, Jin Ning went to see Nuwa at the first opportunity.

She informed her of the news obtained from Gu Xiu.

After listening to Jin Ning's report, Nuwa's expression was calm, and she nodded lightly.

"It is indeed as I thought; the Chaos Bell suddenly appearing in the hands of the Jie Sect has to do with Gu Xiu."

Following this, Nuwa fell into deep thought.

Gu Xiu is clearly not a Saint, yet he has a transcendent understanding of cultivation.

There is also the Great Dao-level cultivation method, the Hongmeng Creation Scripture.

And the fact that the Chaos Bell, which had long disappeared in the river of time, suddenly appeared is also related to him.

She suspected whether Gu Xiu was a reincarnation of a Chaos Demon God.

Seeing that Nuwa had fallen into contemplation after hearing the report.

Jin Ning hesitated for a moment and spoke slowly: "By the way, Empress, besides asking me to send his regards to you, Gu Xiu also mentioned one other thing."

Nuwa frowned slightly, her noble and majestic demeanor evident between her brows: "What is it? Tell me."

Jin Ning thought about the scene of her conversation with Gu Xiu: "Reporting to the Empress, Gu Xiu said that if you have already prepared to fall out with the four Saints of the Ren Sect, the Chan Sect, and the Western Sect, you can first reclaim the human race's fortune and authority that were divided out; you cannot let them benefit."

"Reclaim the human race's fortune and authority?" A look of surprise appeared in Nuwa's eyes: "What else did he say?"

"Gu Xiu said that if you do not yet have a proper method, you can go and find him again."

Knowing that Gu Xiu would certainly not give advice recklessly, Nuwa pondered for a moment.

"Among the six Saints ordained by Heaven, except for me, the other five all established sects to divide up some of the human race's fortune, completing the final step to becoming Saints, only then obtaining the Heavenly Dao fruit position and attaining the Hunyuan."

"Among them, Senior Brother Taishang established the Ren Sect, and the fortune he divided was the greatest, taking away almost half of the human race's fortune and authority."

"I am different from the five Saints; I do not need fortune to maintain my Saint position, and out of consideration for the ties between senior and junior brothers, plus the fact that the human race's fortune concerns their Saint positions, I turned a blind eye."

"But they have come to scheme against me; it is time to give them a taste of their own medicine." Nuwa's eyes were cold, and her beautiful face suddenly became solemn.

Jin Ning was respectful below the dais and asked softly: "I wonder what the Empress intends to do?"

Nuwa pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "Previously, I never thought about reclaiming the human race's fortune that had been divided away. I want to cultivate with focus. Since Gu Xiu says there is a way, you should go and ask him again."

Ever since she cultivated the Hongmeng Creation Scripture, Nuwa felt that she had new insights at every moment, and her strength was constantly increasing; she did not want to disrupt her cultivation thoughts because of such matters.

Jin Ning did not expect Nuwa to push this matter entirely onto her.

She had only just returned from the Three Immortals Island and would have to make another trip.

But since Nuwa had already spoken, there was no room for refusal.

After receiving the order, Jin Ning left the Palace of the Empress of Humanity and saw Teng She and Bai Ling walking toward her.

Teng She spoke first, curious: "Jin Ning, you just got back and are going out again?"

Jin Ning nodded and smiled lightly: "The Empress asked me to keep an eye on the three-sect Investiture of the Gods. Before the Investiture is completed, I am afraid I will be busy."

Bai Ling stepped forward: "Why don't Teng She and I ask the Empress for permission to assist you in watching the three-sect Investiture? That way, you won't have to be so busy, Jin Ning."

Jin Ning shook her head: "Too many people will make it easier to be exposed. Bai Ling, Teng She, you two should just stay in the Palace of the Empress of Humanity and cultivate. If we all move, there will be no one left to serve the Empress."

Bai Ling and Teng She thought about it, and it was true; there were only a few of them in the entire Palace of the Empress of Humanity, so they really could not all go.