Today I enter the Heavenly Court, so there is no need for complicated formalities.

Chapter 26 Today I enter the Heavenly Court, so there is no need for complicated formalities.

Inside the palace, spiritual energy surged like clouds and mist.

This is not somewhere else.

It was Biyou Palace.

"You little rascal, you've actually gone to the trouble of seeing your master."

On the platform, the Tongtian Sect Leader opened his eyes, his tone unusually relaxed.

He was clearly in a good mood.

"It's been a long time since I've seen my teacher, so naturally I've come to pay my respects."

Shi Yuan grinned, his attitude casual yet respectful.

He didn't beat around the bush and was about to bring up the matter of Yunxiao.

Unexpectedly, the Tongtian Sect Leader waved his hand first.

"I know."

His tone was flat.

Yunxiao's visit to Yuanquan Mountain to see Shiyuan could not escape the notice of the Sage. Moreover, the two mentioned his teacher several times during their conversation, so even without deliberate deduction, the Tongtian Sect Leader could vaguely sense something amiss.

Seeing that Shi Yuan seemed to want to say something, the Tongtian Sect Leader had already seen through his thoughts.

"Your senior sister Yunxiao and the others still have unresolved issues."

"If I were to show myself, it would only fuel their obsessions and demonic influences."

He shook his head slightly as he said this.

"In that case, it's better not to see them."

There was no blame in his tone, only a hint of helplessness.

When he founded his religion, his goal was always "to teach all without discrimination and to seize the secrets of heaven."

If one were to truly summarize the teachings of the Jie Sect, it would be summed up in four words...

Loyal and devoted to friendship.

This is why, after the great calamity, these disciples took all the blame upon themselves and were unable to let go of their resentment for a long time.

Even with the abilities of a sage, the Tongtian Sect Leader was helpless against this.

However, he quickly composed himself and looked at Shi Yuan again, his eyes showing more satisfaction.

"You, lad, have certainly had quite the good fortune."

"They can even get their hands on something like the Emperor's Dew."

The Tongtian Sect Leader's tone was clearly one of approval.

"This object has been extinct since the death of Wangshu."

"Even I, your teacher, have never been able to find it again."

The Emperor's Dew, with its nourishing effect on true spirits, is almost unparalleled in the Three Realms. After the Investiture of the Gods, he searched for these disciples, but ultimately returned empty-handed.

Unexpectedly, Shi Yuan was able to produce it.

Moreover, it wasn't just a drop or two.

How could the Tongtian Sect Leader not be satisfied?

"It's not exactly rare."

Shi Yuan spoke casually.

As he spoke, he took out a jade bottle from his robes and gently placed it in front of the altar.

"Since I have prepared one for my senior brothers and sisters, I naturally cannot leave one for my teacher as well."

The Tongtian Sect Leader was slightly taken aback.

He then chuckled and shook his head.

He did not ask further about the origin of the Emperor's Dew.

There is an unspoken understanding between master and apprentice.

"Speak."

After accepting the jade bottle, the Tongtian Sect Leader looked at Yuan again.

"You came here today of your own volition; it must be for more than just bringing something."

"What's wrong that's causing you so much distress?"

He was genuinely curious.

Previously, he had personally severed the secrets of the Jie Sect and concealed Shi Yuan's origins. In addition, given Shi Yuan's inherent characteristic of "effect without cause," even a sage like him could not deduce Shi Yuan's specific plans.

"The teacher has a discerning eye."

Shi Yuanqian chuckled and stopped trying to hide it.

"To be honest, teacher, I do have a plan in my mind."

"If it succeeds, it will be of great benefit to both the disciple himself and the Jie Sect."

He paused for a moment, which was unusual for him.

The Master of Heaven was getting impatient.

"You little monkey, why are you suddenly stammering?"

He raised an eyebrow.

"From what you're saying, you're plotting against others?"

"What's there to hesitate about?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader made the decision directly.

"The path of spiritual cultivation is inherently about struggle."

"Opportunities within the Three Realms are always seized by oneself."

"As long as they're not plotting against their own fellow disciples, everyone else..."

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Go ahead and calculate it!

"If anything happens, I'll take responsibility for it!"

These words were spoken with unparalleled dominance.

But Shi Yuan gave a slightly awkward smile after hearing this.

"Teacher, the person we're targeting this time—is involved in something a bit more significant."

"We still need the teacher's approval."

"Oh?"

This time, even the leader of the Tongtian Cult was intrigued.

The fact that Yuan made a special trip to Biyou Palace to ask for instructions clearly indicates that the matter is not simple.

"Who?"

Shi Yuan scratched his head, his tone seemingly casual.

"In a few days, this disciple plans to make a trip to the Heavenly Court."

"The Heavenly Court?"

The Master of Heaven's eyes flickered.

In the entire Heavenly Court, there are very few people who can make Shi Yuan take this matter so seriously.

A name appeared in his mind almost instantly.

"You little brat—"

Could it be that you want to...?

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He hadn't finished speaking.

The Tongtian Sect Leader's expression had changed.

Within Biyou Palace, the spiritual energy suddenly condensed.

The true picture seems to be finally about to be revealed.

Heavenly Court, South Heavenly Gate.

Purple mist filled the sky, celestial light paved the way, jade pillars towered high, and colorful clouds swirled around. As the main gate of the Heavenly Court, this place has always been solemn and majestic, and those who come and go are all famous and renowned celestial officials and generals.

On the right side of the South Heavenly Gate, a heavenly general clad in armor stands holding a halberd, his expression cold and solemn.

Just then, the sea of ​​clouds below surged, and a figure slowly emerged from the mist.

He was a young Taoist priest dressed in a green robe, his aura restrained, yet he exuded a sense of composure.

The heavenly general's gaze sharpened, and he immediately stepped forward, demanding in a deep voice, "Who goes there, a place of utmost importance, the Southern Heavenly Gate?"

He secretly observed the other party and found that there was no trace of celestial light on him, so he was obviously not a registered deity and was probably a cultivator from the lower realm.

really.

"I am Shi Yuan, a wandering cultivator from Yuanquan Mountain in the mortal realm."

The Taoist priest in the green robe remained calm.

"Today I have come to the Heavenly Court to visit some old friends."

"Visiting a friend?"

Upon hearing this, he immediately shook his head, his tone tinged with impatience.

"You Taoist priest really don't understand the rules."

"The Heavenly Court is the central hub of the Three Realms; how can it be a place where rogue cultivators of the mortal realm can come and go as they please?"

He looked at Shi Yuan again, but found that he still couldn't see through the other's cultivation level. He couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive, and his tone softened accordingly.

"If you want to enter the Heavenly Court, you must first perform a ritual of burning paper money."

"After reporting their location, cultivation level, and background, the Heavenly Court will approve their application, bestow upon them talismans and temporary heavenly positions, and only then can they ascend to heaven."

After saying this, he already seemed to be indicating that he wanted to see his guests off.

However, at that very moment...

A deep, beastly roar echoed from the depths of the Heavenly Court.

Immediately afterwards, several more howls rang out, their powerful force causing even the heavenly soldiers in front of the South Heavenly Gate to tense up.

"Um?"

He suddenly turned around that day, and the next moment, his expression changed drastically.

Four figures appeared simultaneously in the Miro Heaven behind the South Heavenly Gate.

All four were clad in warrior armor, exuding a powerful aura, and each rode a strange beast... Bi'an, Suanni,

The leopard is ferocious.

Each one is a strange beast of heaven and earth, possessing both malevolent aura and divine might.

"The Four Holy Marshals?!"

Tian Jiang was shocked and almost lost his voice.

These four people are none other than the Four Holy Marshals who command the heavenly army beneath the Lingxiao Palace.

His status was far higher than that of the gatekeeper.

What alarmed him even more was that these four marshals were known for their independent and unruly ways, and they rarely obeyed even the Jade Emperor's decrees. They also rarely appeared together on ordinary days.

Today, all four of them came out together?

"Greetings to the four marshals!"

The heavenly generals hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects, and the heavenly soldiers and generals in front of the South Heavenly Gate also bowed.

However, the four marshals didn't even glance at them.

On the contrary, Wang Mo, who was the most short-tempered of the four, actually showed a rare smile and strode forward.

"Fellow Daoist Shi, you've finally arrived!"

His voice was loud and clear, and his expression even showed a hint of excitement.

"We brothers have been waiting for you for quite some time."

Yang Sen on the other side also laughed and looked at Shi Yuan.

"Fellow Daoist has come to the Heavenly Court today, which is a good opportunity for us to discuss the Dao and reminisce about the past."

As he spoke, he casually glanced at the gatekeeper.

"This fellow Daoist Shi is a close friend of my four brothers."

"Now that we are entering the Heavenly Court, there is no need for elaborate formalities."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Sen stepped aside and invited Shi Yuan into the South Heavenly Gate.

That day, he dared not utter another word.

Rules are rules, but in the Heavenly Court, those who break the rules are never a minority.

As one of the Four Holy Marshals, if he dared to stop them, he would likely be accused of "offending his superior" in the next moment.

Therefore, he could only hurriedly order the passage, while secretly observing Shi Yuan, his heart trembling with shock.

The fact that the Four Holy Marshals treated him so well shows that this person's background is definitely not simple.

Upon entering the Miro Heaven, the expressions of the Four Holy Marshals became even more solemn.