Chapter 65: Haotian Repeats Old Tricks

On Three Immortals Island.

Gu Xiu and Holy Mother Huo Ling sat opposite each other, discussing the Dao.

A gentle breeze blew, and the fragrance of flowers overflowed.

Strange flowers and rare grasses were all around, and birds chirped softly, as if they were also listening.

Holy Mother Huo Ling's beautiful eyes were bright as she said softly: "Junior Brother, the path of the Dao is ever-changing. What are your insights on this?"

Hearing this, Gu Xiu tilted his head slightly, and after a moment of contemplation: "Senior Sister, I believe that the Dao has no fixed method and varies from person to person. The Dao in everyone's heart is different, yet all paths lead to the same destination."

Holy Mother Huo Ling nodded thoughtfully: "Junior Brother, your insights are unique, but on the path of cultivation, it is inevitable to be disturbed by external things. How do you think we can hold fast to our original heart and not be disturbed by external things?"

Gu Xiu thought for a moment: "If the heart is like a rock, holding fast to one's original heart, not moved by fame or wealth, not bent by power, and observing the myriad phenomena of the world with a clear state of mind, only then can one remain clear-headed..."

The two spoke back and forth, and before they knew it, the spiritual energy around them seemed to be drawn by their words, flowing slowly around them.

……

The Thirty-Third Heaven.

The Heavenly Court.

There had been no good news recently, and official business had piled up like a mountain, causing Haotian's head to start aching again.

After dealing with official business for a day, he was returning to Yaochi to cultivate.

Half-lying on his throne, Haotian looked exhausted, his brows tightly locked.

"Sigh, the Heavenly Court is full of useless people. With a full court of immortals and gods, there isn't even one person who can share my worries."

"As the Lord of the Heavenly Court, I have to do everything myself. When will this ever end!" Haotian rubbed his temples and couldn't help but complain, his voice filled with helplessness.

"Fortunately, the Queen Mother moved Yaochi from West Kunlun to the heavens, otherwise I wouldn't even have a place to rest after a day of official business."

At this moment, a Heavenly Official ran in hurriedly, his expression slightly urgent.

"Your Majesty, big news, big news again." The Heavenly Official's voice broke the tranquility of Yaochi.

Haotian frowned and shouted: "What is so alarming? Big news, what other big news could there be? Don't tell me it's another divine general who led heavenly soldiers to the lower realm to eliminate demons, only to be eaten by the demons?"

The Heavenly Official hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, it's none of that. It's news that just came from the lower realm."

Pondering, Haotian said in a deep voice: "Don't tell me there are demons causing trouble in the lower realm again?"

"Your Majesty, we haven't received any news of demons causing trouble in the lower realm recently."

Haotian's gaze was sharp as he stared at the Heavenly Official, his tone intensifying: "Then what exactly is it? Don't stutter! If you talk nonsense again, get out to the Heavenly River and herd horses, and let someone who knows how to do things come instead."

The Heavenly Official's body trembled, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, news just came from the lower realm that a Jie Sect disciple and Venerable Daoxing of the Chan Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals have started fighting."

Hearing this, Haotian was overjoyed: "This is a good thing. You made me think something big had happened. In the future, when you encounter disciples of the three sects fighting, just say it's a good thing. If you dare to say it's big news again, get out to the Heavenly River and herd horses."

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger." The Heavenly Official was terrified.

"I will spare you this time. The Jie Sect and Venerable Daoxing have started fighting. Were there any deaths? Did anyone end up on the list?" Haotian stared at the Heavenly Official and asked eagerly.

"Your Majesty, there were no casualties, and no one ended up on the list." Seeing Haotian's ecstatic look, the Heavenly Official said tentatively.

The joy on Haotian's face instantly froze, his gaze became gloomy, and he shouted angrily: "Useless! What kind of fight is this? There wasn't even a single casualty! Keep watching for me. If there is any movement, report it immediately!"

The Heavenly Official was so scared that he hurriedly knelt on the ground and replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, this small one obeys!"

"Wait!"

Just as he was about to leave, he was suddenly called back by Haotian. The Heavenly Official turned around, trembling.

"Your Majesty, is there anything else you need to instruct?"

"Who won the fight between the Jie Sect disciple and Venerable Daoxing?" Haotian stared at the Heavenly Official with burning eyes.

The Heavenly Official wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and answered cautiously: "Your Majesty, the Jie Sect disciple won. Venerable Daoxing was beaten by Bi Xiao of the Three Xiaos, who was with a third-generation disciple, and fled in a sorry state."

"Haha, good, finally heard some good news." Haotian looked up and laughed, the gloom on his face swept away.

"Immediately send people to spread this news throughout the Three Realms as before. I want the Chan Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals to lose all face."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After receiving the order, the Heavenly Official hurriedly retreated.

Haotian walked with his hands behind his back, his head no longer aching, pacing back and forth happily.

"Let's see how your Chan Sect ends this."

"Fight, hurry up and fight, so I can sit back and reap the benefits."

……

On Three Immortals Island, Gu Xiu and Holy Mother Huo Ling's discussion of the Dao had reached its end.

Holy Mother Huo Ling stood up to say goodbye and returned to Jin'ao Island, intending to come back another day to discuss the Dao with Gu Xiu.

Watching Holy Mother Huo Ling leave, Gu Xiu sat back down at the stone table.

The system's notification sound rang in his mind.

"Ding!"

"Detected that the Chan Sect has sent Antarctic Immortal Weng to Xiqi, intending to harm Bo Yikao. Event options triggered, please make a choice, Host."

"Option 1: Ignore this matter. Reward: High-grade innate spiritual treasure, Qiankun Ruyi Fan! (This fan can fan out Samadhi True Fire, with infinite power, and can also fan out hurricanes to blow away all obstacles!)"

"Option 2: Go to Xiqi to save Bo Yikao. Reward: A bottle of Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Marrow! (Consuming it can increase cultivation by a thousand years, helping you quickly upgrade and break through, ascending in a hundred days!)"

Looking at the two options in front of him, Gu Xiu pondered for a moment.

Option 1 is a high-grade innate spiritual treasure that can fan out Samadhi True Fire and hurricanes; it is simply an upgraded version of the Banana Leaf Fan.

Option 2 is a bottle of Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Marrow. Looking at the description, Gu Xiu felt it was a trap; he was already a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and it promised ascension in a hundred days.

Moreover, the Chan Sect wanted to kill Bo Yikao. Even if he went to Xiqi and saved him, it would only be a temporary rescue. He would definitely have to be Bo Yikao's babysitter for the whole journey, otherwise, he would soon be killed by the Chan Sect people. It was not worth it.

Soon, he had the answer in his heart.

"System, I choose Option 1."

"Ding!"

"Selection successful. The mission has no time limit. When Bo Yikao dies, the Host will obtain the high-grade innate spiritual treasure, Qiankun Ruyi Fan!"

To think that he had to wait for Bo Yikao to die to get the reward, Gu Xiu even thought about running to Xiqi himself to kill Bo Yikao.

But he quickly dismissed this thought.

Bo Yikao had quite a bit of karma on him; it was better to let the Chan Sect kill him.

He stood up, his eyes bright, and looked toward Jin'ao Island.

"It's been a while since I've been to Jin'ao Island. I'll take this time to go for a stroll. I remember Master asked for a top-grade cave dwelling for me, and I haven't been to see it yet."

Although he didn't plan to live on Jin'ao Island, he was bored and planned to go see it while visiting Jin'ao Island.

If he was satisfied, he wondered if he could use it to trade for treasures in the future.

Thinking this, his figure turned into a stream of light and flew toward Jin'ao Island.

Approaching Jin'ao Island, he saw the island shrouded in immortal mist, with thousands of auspicious signs and spiritual birds flying.

Five-colored rays of light fell from the sky, dreamlike and illusory, a scene of an immortal blessed land.

Gu Xiu sighed.

"If it weren't for the many inconveniences of being up there, it would be a holy land for cultivation." ===== CHAPTER 66 =====