Chapter Sixteen

  Mengmu's spell was interrupted, and he directly called the two of them troublemakers. But thinking again, Xuan Yi Shangxian now already knows that Dao Jing is here, presumably in a moment he will come over to see him. At this time it's best not to disturb their reunion, better to hide.

  He quietly told the idea to Lu Jian and the two of them, a few people tiptoed around to the back of the house, hiding under the window at the back, Du Mu Cheng still made preparations to control Lu Jian at any time, Meng Mu was relieved to recast his spell.

  "Now that I'm severely injured, I fear I won't be able to force my way past the seal. That's why I've come for the Xuanzhu Heart Mirror; this mirror has the power to summon spirits and preserve the soul. Perhaps it can be used as a catalyst to awaken Jing'er's consciousness."

  "But this treasure mirror has lost all its spiritual power, I've studied it for seven years and only got the surface meaning, now it's still useless"

  "There will always be a way, take me to see Jing'er"

  Meng Mu quickly retracted his cultivation, hiding his own aura, and pulled Lu Jian and Duanmu Cheng to conceal their breath.

  Xu Wu left after telling them about his condition and exited the door. He could still see Xuan Yi's hand taking Dao Jing's pulse.

  Perhaps he was unwilling to give up, or perhaps he was unable to put his mind at ease, he tensely observed Xuan Yi's movements, fearing that he would accidentally use his true strength in a moment of emotional urgency. Although he hadn't had the opportunity to examine him just now, from his complexion and physique, it could be seen that his condition wasn't good.

  "Jing Er," Xuan Yi said softly. The child on the bed was struggling, with fine blue veins visible on their forehead, their eyes wide open and staring straight at him, filled with desperation.

  Xuan Yi knew that at this moment his divine consciousness was desperately trying to break free from the seal, but he only felt a pang in his heart. He raised his hand and gently covered his eyes, saying softly: "Jing Er sleeps well, don't be afraid, Master will take you home tonight."

  The hall gradually calmed down, Xuan Yi covered him with a quilt and helped him tidy up his hair, sitting on the edge of the bed gently patting his shoulder, his eyes filled with affectionate gaze, watching him fall asleep peacefully.

  Xu Wu's nose suddenly felt sour, and he turned his body around.

  After a long time, Xuan Yi came out to bid him farewell.

  "Are you going with Daojing?"

  Xuan Yi said calmly: "There is still a crime on my body, wait for me to resolve this unprovoked disaster before coming to pick up Jing Er, don't let him go back and dirty his eyes."

  From a distance, she heard Xuan Yi say he was leaving. Lu Jian couldn't calm down anymore, and no one could hold her back now. She broke free and rolled out in a flurry of movement.

  Xu Wu suddenly rushed over and grabbed her, but Lu Jian was still a step too late despite this obstruction.

  She stood at the side of the gate and looked out towards the winding stone steps.

  Xuan Yi took off his elaborate and majestic divine robe, wearing a white dress, with a purple-black crane cloak outside, and a red dragon jade hairpin was slanted on his hair knot. The whole person looked like a bamboo after being washed by spring rain.

  The sky was gloomy, and in the midst of a gentle rain, Xuan Yi walked alone, his footsteps quiet on the ground covered with fallen flowers. His clothes fluttered in the wind, but not a single drop of rain landed on him. He walked like this, step by step, without any attendants, without calling for his mount, and without flying on clouds. It was as if he had put aside his identity and image to walk in the rain, perhaps because although it was necessary to part with his beloved disciple, he still hoped to leave slowly.

  Xuan Yi walked in the vast expanse of water, his heart's wild joy and great anger slowly subsiding into stillness. Wherever his shadow passed, withered flowers bloomed again with tender beauty, but ultimately could not resist the irreversible decline of spring's end.

  The beauty in front of him was fleeting, and a sense of powerlessness suddenly arose in Xuan Yi's heart.

  The stone steps have an end, but the road to the future is very long. Jing Er, even I don't know how much longer I can protect you...

  Lu Jing looked at the increasingly distant figure and finally couldn't help but shout "Xuan Yi Gege"

  A sage from afar stood with his hands behind him, gazing at the dark horizon, it was unclear whether he had heard or not, but he slightly turned his face. The air suddenly rose with a misty water vapor, and he slowly walked into the fog, his figure fading away.

  The rain wetted Luoyi's eyelashes, she closed her eyes, and in her mind was Xuan Yi's appearance just now - the wind and rain swept across his face, his black hair flew up, and a strand of white hair suddenly appeared!

  Lu Jing's heart suddenly felt a surge of unbearable sourness and swelling. She slowly squatted down, hugged her legs, curled up into a ball, and cried...

  Tiantai Mountain's ancient Zhen Temple is the main temple of Jinting Palace, Tian Guan pressed and waited outside the door according to Yue's instructions. Fortunately, Tiantai Mountain is a blessed place for immortals, with a comfortable environment suitable for humans; otherwise, he would not be able to withstand the scorching sun.

  Minute after minute, the Heaven Official paced back and forth restlessly. The guards in front of the palace didn't even glance at him sideways, nor did any of the disciples passing by pay attention to him. In fact, it was better that they ignored him; he was afraid that if someone came over to mock him, he wouldn't be able to retort or get angry, which would truly be humiliating.

  One moment after another, and an hour was almost at hand. The official's eyes were fixed intently on the door panel as if he could see through it.

  Finally, as he had expected, a faint voice was heard from inside the temple, and soon He and Yue pushed open the door and came out.

  "Your Honor, please step inside the hall."

  "Alas, what's to be done?"

  The heavenly official hastily stepped forward, taking three steps as two, and walked into the grand hall.

  It wasn't his first time entering the ancient Zhen Temple. Since Xuan Yi, the Upper Immortal, took charge of Mount Tiantai, a Daoist examination was held every year to assess and rank the merits of cultivators from all over the world. Although Mount Tiantai's status in the immortal realm was not as high as that of the Five Peaks, it was considered the first sacred temple in the hearts of those seeking the Dao and cultivating immortality throughout the four seas, second only to Kunlun Mountain.

  The last time he came here, it was the tenth birthday of Dao Jing, the only personal disciple of Xuan Yi Shangxian. On that day, all the immortals came to congratulate him, and he had the good fortune to follow Bei Di to attend the ceremony.

  On that day, after the banquet, Yu Chen Xuan Huang asked about Dao Jing's merits. This Yu Chen Xuan Huang lived in the Upper Clear Heaven and was the respected leader of all immortals, presiding over the Heavenly Axis Institute, which determined the ranks of gods and immortals. At that time, although it seemed like a senior asking about homework, Dao Jing did not behave like a ten-year-old child. He had mastered immortal techniques and had a unique understanding of the Way. Moreover, with the vast territory under his jurisdiction, Xuan Yi Shang Xian was diligent in governance, which allowed Dao Jing to accumulate many merits as well. Yu Chen Xuan Huang was overjoyed and immediately registered him as an immortal. It's worth noting that Dao Jing was a mortal and still young, making all those who cultivated the Way in the world envy him to death.

  Five years have passed in a flash. Now Daojing is missing, Xuan Yi Shangxian is seriously injured and guilty, and the scenery of Tiantai Mountain is enough.

  In the brief time it took to walk a few steps, Tian Guan's mind had already turned over thousands of thoughts. The grand hall was extremely quiet, and as he stood still in the hall, he quickly looked up, and Xuan Yi Shangxian, wearing a magnificent blue divine robe, sat high on the main seat, seemingly reading an official document.

  "I respectfully report to Your Excellency, I have been sent by the order of the Emperor and the Thunder God to proclaim the imperial edict."

  Xuan Yi showed no great reaction, merely raising his hand slightly, and a servant came down to take away the imperial edict.

  The Heavenly Official still wanted to read it himself, but saw that the Upper Immortal Xuan Yi slightly raised his eyes, and although his gaze was only faintly stern, he was not angry yet majestic, and immediately forced him to lower his head.

  There were two copies of the imperial edict, and Xuan Yi read them one by one. He didn't show any anger as expected by Tian Guan. Instead, he calmly stroked the large beast head on the armrest of his throne, his eyes deep like the sea, and opened his mouth to say: "Tian Guan, apart from delivering the edict, do you have anything else?"

  It's rare that you're not angry, and your attitude is still so gentle. The heavenly official was surprised and hurriedly replied: "No, no, I originally wanted to ask God about your injury, but seeing that you are in high spirits, it must be a blessing, and there is no major problem. This official's business has been completed, and he should go back now, bidding farewell to you."

  "With no official business, why bring troops to besiege the imperial court?"

  There was no harsh tone, but the heavenly official felt a buzzing in his head, and his legs immediately softened. In his heart, he cried out in distress: "Obviously, this is Tian Yu's intention, who dares to speak out now? When the time comes, if the immortal investigates thoroughly, Tian Yu will certainly not admit it, wouldn't that be adding crime to crime?"

  "All I can do is apologize and say: 'Immortal, please forgive me. I was worried that there might be some remaining evil forces coming to attack, so I brought the heavenly soldiers here to guard you. I had no intention of offending you. I will withdraw the heavenly soldiers now and return to the Thunderbolt Department to report.'"

  Although he said so in his mouth, his legs didn't dare move at all, secretly glancing at the blue hem under the long case, and even dared not to breathe.

  Xuan Yi didn't make things difficult for him and calmly said: "I must meet the Northern Emperor today, you immediately go and inform him on my behalf!"

  The official wiped the sweat from his forehead, repeatedly nodding in agreement, and hastily retreated.

  The Purple Pole Star of the North, Jade Pure One, is in charge of all the stars, governs all laws, and controls the Fengdu. He is the master of all the heavenly stars and constellations, and leads the Northern Dipper's driving out evil department. Below him is the Thunderclap Department, where all punishments and prisons in the world are decided. This is the highest authority under Heaven. Of course, there are many gods like Tianyu under his command, unlike his colleague, Jade Dawn Xuanhuang, who only relies on Xuanyi as his assistant in the lower realm. Although his influence and seniority in the heavenly realm are far inferior to those of Jade Dawn Xuanhuang, one of the Three Pure Ones, he is entrusted by the Heavenly Emperor to intimidate all spirits, with a scope of duty that does not overlap with the former, but with actual power that is not inferior.

  Of course, one of them can surpass ten of their own. The Northern Emperor sometimes thinks that today the power of the heavenly realm has shifted down, the true gods are gradually not doing anything, and among the immortals, there are outstanding ones emerging one after another. If it weren't for the divine realm still firmly grasping the power of life and death in the six realms, I'm afraid...

  So after listening to Tian Yu's report, he was not very pleased in his heart.

  His face was gloomy, looking at the Tian Yu standing in the hall with his hands hanging down, although he was also considered to be extraordinary, but compared to Xuan Yi's demeanor, it was far inferior! However, no matter what, after all, he was still a disciple of the former Demon Lord Zhu Long, and now he was his own person. Even if he was displeased, it was just a case of hating iron for not becoming steel.

  "The Heavenly Official has already reported the situation on Mount Tiantai, so you don't need to make any more wild guesses. Xuan Yi has just woken up, what does he have to do with the Nanjun affair? Besides, you also said that Jiaolong is an orphan of the Demon Realm, even if it was really his doing, Xuan Yi only needs to say 'He is not a disciple of Mount Tiantai' and he can send you away."

  Tian Yu self-proclaimed incompetence, but still unwilling to plead: "He failed to guard the Xunshan Immortal Treasury and privately killed the Demon Lord, it's all true!"

  "Scoundrel!" The Northern Emperor shouted.

  "No wonder the mountains of Tiandai are unwilling to offer sacrifices to you, Demon Lord. You can't even deal with me, let alone Mo Xun."

  Although that's what he said, Bei Di couldn't bear to be too harsh and softened his tone. "Tian Yu, as a god official, you can't be so short-sighted! Xuan Yi has the reputation he does today because he is not only the main deity of Tian Tai Mountain, but also represents all the immortals who have attained the Dao. He is the direction of the hearts of all cultivators under heaven. Mortals cultivating immortality must go through countless calamities and hardships, with only one in ten thousand succeeding. The constraints of their heart, intelligence, and spirit during their cultivation journey, as well as their comprehension of the Great Dao, are not something that you gods born with spiritual essence can understand. Therefore, a large part of them cannot be satisfied with pure quietude and non-action, they will always do something and accomplish something.

  Your duty is to maintain the dignity of the heavenly rules and guard the peace of the lower realm. Since they have the ability, why can't you use them? Currently, the order of the heavenly realm has just been established, and all the immortal laws and regulations still need to be implemented step by step. Sometimes, some things you should understand and be flexible about.

  Now, the Xianku is a wonderful place, where the great Tao resides, and it's indeed not something that can be known to the world. Although Tian Dao has taken responsibility, there are no consequences visible at present, nor any conclusive evidence to convict him. Moreover, Xianku belongs to the private property of the Queen Mother of the West, and even Lei Ting's department has no right to interfere. Besides, as a fairy, you should know that this time's actions have already humiliated the upper immortal.

  Xuan Yi killed the Demon Lord, although it was against the heavenly rules, but it should also be handled with leniency. When he was seriously injured, you not only didn't lift a finger to help him, but instead wanted to punish him immediately. This isn't establishing authority, this is taking advantage of someone's misfortune!

  Tian Yu's face had a hint of embarrassment, he had actually thought about this problem before, but at the time, he always assumed that Xuan Yi's life was in danger. If he died, Tian Tai Mountain would lose its backbone, and what could Dao Jing, a little girl, do? She wouldn't be able to rely on Tian Yu to protect her.

  "I never thought that Xuan Yi would actually manage to escape death"

  The Northern Emperor hated his ignorance and stubbornness, so he turned down his sleeves and ordered the heavenly officials in the temple to draft a decree. "Tian Yu, who holds the position of Social Commissioner and Lei Messenger, has arbitrarily exercised the power of the Thunderbolt Department, sealing off the Tian Tai Mountain and disregarding the dignity of the immortal family. He has neither made contributions to eliminating demons and upholding the Tao, nor has he had the ability to weigh benefits and harms. Demote him by three ranks and immediately strip him of his position in the heavenly capital!"

  Jin Chao Mama 2014/8/22 23:00