NOVEL NEXT Chapter 524, Taishang Brushwork
Hmm~ Several figures appeared, and the gods of the Judicial Temple arrived, all dressed in black uniforms with large cloaks, adorned with merit-golden silk embroidery of cloud patterns.
Leading the charge was the Law Enforcement Team headed by Zhao Gongming, Yun Xiao, Kong Xuan, Feathered Immortal, Wuyun Immortal, and Golden Ring Immortal.
Behind them stood Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, Nezha, and Ao Bing, four new-generation War Gods of the Heavenly Court, also serving as Judicial Celestials.
Zhao Gongming bowed deeply and said loudly, "Saints harmonize their virtues with Heaven and Earth, Heaven and Earth operate naturally, Saints use nature. Nature itself is the Dao.
From nature, emotions arise, constituting the emotions of the Great Dao; I implore Master to follow the Dao."
Yun Xiao, Kong Xuan, Feathered Immortal, Wuyun Immortal, Golden Ring Immortal, Yang Jiao, Yang Jian, Nezha, and Ao Bing all bowed together and yelled, "We implore Master (Honored Sir) to follow the Dao!"
Hmm~ Suddenly, the sky dimmed, revealing a huge bright moon, within which the figure of Chang'e appeared.
Chang'e Fairy bowed and said, "Taishang is the highest and greatest, capable of encompassing Yin and Yang, Heaven and Earth, why can it not accommodate one female fairy? I, the Deity of the Moon, am here by Emperor Gouchen's command to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy."
Hmm~ Large stars appeared in the sky, vast as if within reach, each star revealing a Star Lord.
All Star Lords lifted their divine robes, knelt within the stars, bowed their heads, and a grand voice echoed between Heaven and Earth, "The Five Stars, by Emperor Gouchen's command, come to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy!"
Then, more stars appeared, and numerous Star Lords bowed, "The Twenty-Eight Constellations, by Emperor Gouchen's command, come to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy!"
"The Heavenly Gang Stars, by Emperor Gouchen's command, come to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy!"
"The Earthly Fiend Stars, by Emperor Gouchen's command, come to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy!"
"The Beidou Stars, by Emperor Gouchen's command, come to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy!"
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As star after star appeared, Zhou Tian Star Lords knelt to plead, an unprecedented grand scene.
Shi Ji and Gu Liang too couldn't help but step forward, half-kneeling and saying, "Secretary Shi Ji (Wealth God Girl) by Emperor Gouchen's command, pleads for the Qingqiu female fairy!"
In front of the Doushuai Temple, Bai Jin's face twisted, all were acting on my command, what command did I actually issue, why don't I know myself? I feel like I'm being played, and aren't Shi Ji and Gu Liang supposed to come out and prove my innocence? Why are you also kicking me when I'm down?!
"Only when the Great Dao is unemotional can it move Heaven and Earth, only when the Saint is desireless can he control the rules," the voice of Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad resonated between Heaven and Earth.
Boom~
A tremendous pressure emanated between Heaven and Earth, purple mist spread far and wide, auspicious air filled the sky, Jin Guang reaching miles high.
A giant dragon chair appeared in the sky, in which sat the Dharma Body of the Jade Emperor, thirty thousand feet tall, majestic and sacred.
Next to the Jade Emperor stood two rows of maids, holding flags, umbrellas, and fans, serving as regalia.
The Jade Emperor stood up, his grand voice booming, "Heaven and Earth respond and all things come to life; Saints touch human hearts, and the world is at peace. Observe what they feel, and the emotions of all things under Heaven and Earth are visible.
Lord Lao Zi, you speak of being unemotional, considering all beings as mere ants; it's you who do not see the emotions of all beings, having no emotions yourself, how can you perceive the emotions of all beings?
I am commissioned by Emperor Gouchen, here to plead for the Qingqiu female fairy; I implore Lord Lao Zi to reconsider."
Tu Shan Xi Yu looked at Bai Jin in shock, exclaiming, "You even summoned the Jade Emperor?"
Bai Jin chuckled dryly, "Well, I'm also a Great Emperor, I have this much clout."
Feeling helplessly sarcastic inside, it's hammered out; the only ones in the entire Heavenly Court who could command the Jade Emperor are Grandpa Taishang and Lady Yue Lao, it must definitely be a trap set by Grandpa Taishang himself. Weren't you quite heartless back in the Doushuai Temple? Didn't you say you will never meet again?
"Sigh~" A deep sigh echoed between Heaven and Earth.
Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad, riding on Big Horned Bull, appeared above Doushuai Temple and slowly stepped out on an auspicious cloud.
Lord Lao Zi surveyed the multitude of Heavenly Gods all around and lamented, "In the past, as a mortal, I inadvertently breached the Heavenly Rules. Though the Heavenly Rules did not pursue the matter, my heart remains uneasy.
Might the originator bear no consequence? If this continues, the Heavenly Rules will lose their dignity.
After becoming a divine being, I intended to sever this love, to cut off all emotions and desires as punishment, to uphold the Heavenly Rules."
The majestic voice of the Jade Emperor rang out, "The hearts of all gods are aware of Lord Lao Zi's intentions~"
All gods bowed together and loudly proclaimed, "We shall strictly discipline ourselves!"
Lord Lao Zi helplessly announced, "Gods have pleaded, touching Heaven and Earth, thus today I grant the gods' wish to be united with Tushan Xi Yu as immortal Daoist couple, never to part!"
All divine beings bowed again, joyfully saying, "Congratulations to Lord Lao Zi!"
Lord Lao Zi also showed a smile, considering this to be a perfect completion, worth all my scheming.
Suddenly, a cold voice declared, "I am unwilling~"
Lord Lao Zi was stunned, as all gods turned to look towards the front of Doushuai Temple.
Tushan Xi Yu soared into the air, arriving in front of Big Horned Bull, and said with disappointment, "Lord Lao Zi, you have truly disappointed me. My affection is for Li Er, not for you, the Lord Lao Zi who sits high in the Divine Palace.
I, Tushan Xi Yu, am not a mere object to be discarded or taken back at will. Our fate is now severed, let us not meet again."
Having said this, she turned and flew towards the South Heavenly Gate, with great speed, soon disappearing into the horizon.
The expressions of all gods were bizarre; was Lord Lao Zi just rejected? Such big news!
Lord Lao Zi could only give a wry smile, and his mighty voice resounded through Heaven and Earth: "Thank you, gods, for your efforts on behalf of this old man, please return to your positions."
All gods from the Heavenly Court bowed to Lord Lao Zi and departed one after another.
The Ancient Stars of the sky also receded back to the Star Domain, and the front of Doushuai Temple returned to normal.
Grandpa Taishang patted Big Horned Bull, which stepped on the auspicious cloud and headed towards the South Heavenly Gate, thinking, How could I possibly let you leave just like this after all the effort I've put in?!
Only the Law Enforcement Team, Shi Ji, Gu Liang, and Bai Jin remained in front of Doushuai Temple.
Bai Jin, with complex emotions, walked down the steps of Doushuai Temple, thinking today he finally saw the calculations of Lord Lao Zi, easily manipulating all Heavenly Court Gods, I am far from such planning!
Zhao Gongming, Kong Xuan, Shi Ji, Gu Liang and others came to greet him.
Gu Liang excitedly exclaimed, "Brother, you are so powerful! At your command, Celestial Gods responded, even Lord Lao Zi had to bow his head."
Zhao Gongming expressed his concern, "Brother, this move was too bold, coercing a Saint to manifest, a first since the creation of Primordial World, I fear the Eldest Uncle might take offence and punish you."
Bai Jin, looking bemused, said, "If I say I know nothing about this matter, do you believe me?"
Yun Xiao, puzzled, asked, "Brother, what do you mean?"
Bai Jin, with resignation, explained, "I never ordered the gods to come intimidate a Saint. Regardless if they would listen to me, I do not possess such audacity!"
"But it was clearly you, Brother, who personally went to the Judicial Temple, asking us to come bolster the force."
"That must have been someone else in disguise."