Shi Yuan, a second-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, requests an audience with the Sag

Chapter 28 Shi Yuan, a second-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, requests an audience with the Sage Taiqing!

"Haotian————"

Hearing this, the Queen Mother couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow in her heart.

She knew all too well how much resentment the person in front of her was beneath his glamorous exterior.

But the Jade Emperor suddenly smiled, and his expression gradually returned to calm.

"I originally intended to cooperate with Buddhism."

His tone was calm, but not naive.

"The Buddhist community will inevitably face a great calamity of prosperity in the future, and they will need the cooperation of the Heavenly Court."

"But even the Buddhist community isn't exactly known for its goodness."

He knew very well how many resources the Buddhist sect had plundered during the Investiture of the Gods war and how many cultivators it had "converted."

Today, the Western Land is filled with countless Buddhist kingdoms, and there are countless Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Vajras, most of whom were forcibly taken away back then.

Moreover, Buddhism is also not subject to the control of the Heavenly Court.

They've even started reaching into the underworld.

The fact that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva established a sacred site in the netherworld is the most obvious signal.

If they were to truly cooperate with Buddhism, the final outcome might not be much better than that of the Chan sect.

At that time, he had no other choice.

But not long ago, he suddenly realized...

You have another option.

"That person from Biyou Palace seemed to be showing signs of traveling through the Three Realms again some time ago."

A glint of light flashed in the Jade Emperor's eyes.

"Although I have old grudges with the Jie Sect, they are not insurmountable."

Although the Jie Sect has declined, its sages still exist.

Moreover, the disciples of the Jie Sect value loyalty and righteousness the most.

Compared to Buddhism, they are actually more trustworthy.

More importantly...

Currently, a significant proportion of the people serving as officials in the Heavenly Court are members of the Jie Sect.

If he could join forces with the Jie Sect and gain their support, his situation in the Heavenly Court could be reversed almost immediately.

But upon thinking of this, the Jade Emperor's expression became hesitant again.

Because the cost is equally enormous.

Cooperating with the Jie Sect is almost tantamount to standing on the opposite side of other saints.

This was something he simply could not bear.

Although he was a quasi-saint and the nominal ruler of the Three Realms, even the slightest ripple from the battle between saints was enough to shatter him to pieces.

not to mention...

He had no idea what that sage of the Jie Sect was plotting.

Was that sword strike a moment of emotion, or was there another purpose behind it?

The more I think about it, the less I understand.

Just then, a slightly hurried voice rang out from outside Yaochi.

"His Majesty!"

An old immortal with white hair and beard walked quickly, wearing a star-patterned robe and a golden star between his eyebrows. He was none other than Venus, a high-ranking official of the Heavenly Court.

"My dear minister, why are you in such a hurry? Is there some new development?"

The Jade Emperor was greatly encouraged.

After the strange events at Biyou Palace, he instructed Taibai Jinxing to secretly monitor the movements of the Jie Sect members in the Heavenly Court.

We have indeed gathered quite a bit of information during this period.

For example, the Holy Mother Jinling suddenly summoned the disciples of the Jiejiao sect for a secret meeting in the Kan Palace.

He had initially hoped that he could glean insights into the Jie Sect's plans.

Unfortunately, those people didn't mention it at all after leaving Kan Palace.

He dared not ask openly, much less forcefully investigate, so he had no choice but to give up.

But now, Venus has suddenly appeared, clearly indicating that a new discovery has been made.

"His Majesty."

Venus didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.

"They are the Four Saints of Kowloon Island."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor felt somewhat disappointed.

"Are there any cultivators from the mortal realm seeking out them for a feast?"

This kind of thing is not uncommon.

The Four Saints of Kowloon Island were always hospitable and had extensive social connections even before their investiture as gods.

But Venus shook his head, his expression becoming serious.

"Your Majesty, the rogue cultivator who went there this time is no ordinary person."

"It was that Lord of Yuanquan Mountain, who called himself..."

"

"A person of the Great Immortal Shiyuan."

The moment those words were uttered.

The Jade Emperor's expression suddenly changed.

If Taibai Jinxing were to hear these words from Shiyuan, he would surely protest.

When did he start calling himself "Immortal Shiyuan"?

Isn't that a nickname given to you by other people?

"Yuanquan Mountain?"

But the Jade Emperor clearly didn't pay attention to these details.

He merely frowned slightly, his mind replaying the events.

A moment later, he recalled: "Was he the person who died not long ago, the one who killed Raibu Boqin?"

Therefore, the Jade Emperor immediately realized that something was wrong.

He had already recalled the information about Shiyuan.

Not long ago, something of moderate importance happened in the mine.

That was Boqin, the Heavenly Official of the Five Thunder Court of the Thunder Department, who was personally killed by Wen Zhong.

The incident was said to have started when the successor of a lord in the human realm encountered danger and reported it to the Thunder Department, which triggered the trouble.

This matter is naturally quite significant.

According to the law, anyone who kills a Heavenly Official without cause within the Heavenly Court should be immediately sent to the Execution Platform.

But in reality, it's a very small matter.

Because the person who made the move was Wen Zhong—a former disciple of the Jie Sect.

The one who was killed was Bo Qin—a former feudal lord who founded the Zhou dynasty and a follower of the Chan religion.

Furthermore, according to the investigation, Wen Zhong killed Bo Qin because of his improper conduct and insubordination.

Therefore, in the Jade Emperor's view, this matter was naturally easy to explain.

It was nothing more than that Bo Qin had provoked the disciples of the Jie Sect, and Wen Zhong found a pretext to kill him.

He naturally couldn't be bothered with this conflict between the two religions.

Moreover, although Boqin himself belonged to the Chan Sect, he was not a key disciple.

He wasn't an important figure in Heaven, so his death was no big deal.

So the Jade Emperor quickly put the matter aside.

However, it was only after Venus pointed it out that he realized a point he had overlooked.

That was Shi Yuan!

"Is this Lord of Yuanquan Mountain the same rogue cultivator from the mortal realm who was involved in Wen Zhong's killing of Bo Qin?"

He asked softly.

After receiving confirmation from Venus, he was even more moved.

The master of Yuanquan Mountain had just participated in Wen Zhong's killing of Bo Qin.

And coincidentally, he was a good friend of the Four Saints of Kowloon Island?

"Coincidence? No...that's not right..."

The Jade Emperor felt an overwhelming urge to act.

So he made a decision immediately.

"Buzz!"

He gently gestured with his hand.

From his hand, a mirror radiating dazzling golden light also appeared.

Haotian Mirror.

The spiritual treasure bestowed upon him by the Dao Ancestor when he was ordered to establish the Heavenly Court.

It is extremely powerful in both offense and defense, and it also has a mysterious aspect.

That is, by using this object, one can observe the three realms.

Unless a quasi-saint level expert uses great magical power to conceal it, the observation of this mirror cannot be blocked.

Furthermore, this spiritual treasure also contains many trump cards left behind by the Dao Ancestor in the past, which will not be discussed here.

At this moment, the Jade Emperor held the Haotian Mirror in his hand and simply said, "Now!"

Subsequently, the situation of the "Four Saints General Hall" where the Four Saints of Nine Dragons Island resided was clearly displayed on the Haotian Mirror.

At that moment, the four brothers were feasting and discussing Taoism with a Taoist priest in a green robe.

But what level of cultivation does the Jade Emperor possess?

"Shadow clones!"

At this moment, it was immediately apparent that the "Shiyuan" who was feasting with the four brothers was not the real person.

It was merely an avatar summoned by the Shadow Clone Technique!

Thus, the Jade Emperor felt even more excited!

Without a doubt—he has found a weakness in those disciples of the Jie Sect!

"The Lord of Yuanquan Mountain is definitely not a simple person."

"He must be a disciple of the Jie Sect, and he may even be... the key figure in the scheme orchestrated by Biyou Palace."

With this in mind, the Jade Emperor mobilized the Haotian Mirror to search the Heavenly Court.

But "no?"

The Haotian Mirror scanned the many palaces and courtyards of the Heavenly Court, but found nothing.

The Jade Emperor couldn't help but frown.

"That person entered the Heavenly Court under the name of the Four Saints of Kowloon Island, he must have had a purpose—he must still be in the Heavenly Court."

"But the Haotian Mirror cannot find him..."

The Jade Emperor murmured softly.

Then, his pupils suddenly widened.

The entire Heavenly Court is naturally laid out before us by the Haotian Mirror.

Even in the Star Realm, the residence of Doumu in the Kan Palace is the same.

After all, even if the Golden Spirit Mother is a quasi-saint, she can shield herself from the Haotian Mirror's senses.

However, it's impossible for her to maintain the shielding of the Haotian Mirror at all times.

But to be honest...

There really is such a place in the Heavenly Court.

Only there can the Haotian Mirror, as an innate spiritual treasure, be completely unable to transmit even the slightest bit of its information back.

"Could it be...?"

Thus, the Jade Emperor also came to that incredible conclusion.

Meanwhile...

"I wonder if the Jade Emperor has taken the bait yet?"

As Shi Yuan walked through the Heavenly Court, he muttered to himself.

If things were as he predicted, then the Jade Emperor should have already guessed his identity.

"Surely the Jade Emperor, a figure of great authority, cannot be without even a few means of gathering intelligence in Heaven?"

"If that's the case, then there's no point in cooperating."

Shi Yuan thought to himself.

But soon after, he put the matter of the Jade Emperor out of his mind again.

Although this supreme being of the Three Realms is also an important figure in this scheme.

But compared to the people he was about to face, they were still several levels below him.

"call..."

Exhaling a deep breath, Shi Yuan's gaze drifted towards the Dao Palace not far away.

That palace had red walls and vermilion doors, with double eaves and red pillars.

The nine pillars are carved with dragons and tigers, and the couplets on both sides are written on paper.

Rising wisps of elixir energy, enveloped in swirling clouds and mist.

In the Heaven of Separation and Sorrow, in the Celestial Palace of Tushita.

If we were to say which place in the Heavenly Court is the most prestigious according to common sense, it would naturally be the Lingxiao Palace.

But if you were to ask anyone in the Three Realms who has even a little bit of knowledge...

Then naturally everyone would say that this place is the most precious and incomparable in the entire Heavenly Court.

At this moment, Shi Yuan bowed respectfully to the closed gate of the Tushita Palace.

His voice was loud and clear, without any hesitation.

"Shi Yuan, a second-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, requests an audience with the Sage Taiqing!"