NOVEL NEXT Chapter 526, Ziwei Visits Luo Jia
Gold Star Taibai anxiously said, "Aiyo~ Your Majesty, please don't eat anymore! If the Saint gets angry, it'll be a disaster capable of destroying heaven and earth! Our Heavenly Court can't withstand that."
Crunch~ Crunch~ Crunch~ Bai Jin munched even more joyfully.
Gold Star Taibai sniffed and couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, what are you eating?"
Bai Jin raised the White Jade Bottle in his hand and smilingly said, "This, a Nine Revolutions Golden Pill! Barbecue flavor, just delivered from the Doushuai Temple, still warm. Do you want a taste?"
Gold Star Taibai's mouth twitched twice, and his urgency was instantly doused by a bucket of cold water. The Doushuai Temple actually sent Nine Revolutions Golden Pills? Weren't we worrying for nothing, is Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad that easy-going? Even his own sons aren't treated this well!
"The Golden Pills are for Your Majesty to enjoy."
"Right, did you just say that His Majesty also went to apologize?"
"No worries, Your Majesty. Take your time eating, be careful not to choke. I shall take my leave now." Gold Star Taibai quickly turned around and drove his auspicious cloud away swiftly.
Bai Jin muttered, "There are too many elixirs to finish!" 'Burp~' He let out a satisfied belch and continued to lie leisurely in his mushroom lounge chair.
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At dusk, one lamp after another shone in the Heavenly Court, and a Bright Pearl rose into the sky within the Doushuai Temple, radiating the light of the Great Sun and illuminating the Doushuai Temple.
Lord Lao Zi rode on the Big Horned Bull and descended from the sky, landing in front of the Doushuai Temple.
The Golden Horned Child quickly stepped forward, led the Big Horned Bull aside, and said in a low voice with a bitter face, "Master, you better go to the Alchemy Room to take a look! Something's happened."
Lord Lao Zi's expression shifted imperceptibly with a nod, a smile on his face as he walked towards the grand hall, heading straight for the Alchemy Room, his mind racing with thoughts: What could have possibly happened in the Alchemy Room? Could it be that Xi Yu started practicing alchemy? Should I take her by the hand and teach her? He couldn't help but reveal a hint of a smile.
The moment he stepped into the Alchemy Room, Lord Lao Zi's smile abruptly solidified, his entire body stiffened. The Alchemy Room, which normally had Jade Gourds hanging all over, was now completely empty, all the elixirs gone.
Only one thought occupied Lord Lao Zi's mind: "Where are my elixirs? Where did my elixirs go?"
A kind voice called out from the backyard, "Li Er, it's time for dinner."
Only then did Lord Lao Zi snap back to reality, his expression changed, and he walked towards the backyard.
In the backyard, colorful lanterns twinkled. Lord Lao Zi and Tu Shan Xi Yu sat beneath the colorful lights, basking in the glow of flowers and the moon.
Lord Lao Zi said with a smile, "It's been a long time since I last tasted the food you cooked."
Tu Shan Xi Yu replied amicably with a smile, "As long as you don't get tired of it in the future."
"By the way, I just brought back some alchemy materials to the Alchemy Room, but I found all my elixirs gone. Did you put them away?"
Tu Shan Xi Yu gently said, "I've sent all those elixirs to Bai Jin."
Lord Lao Zi exclaimed in surprise, "Sent to Bai Jin?"
Tu Shan Xi Yu frowned and said, "What's wrong? Isn't that okay?
For our sake, Bai Jin has been running back and forth, planning and scheming for us. He even spent a great deal of effort to invite the Circulation of Divine. He managed to bring the Heavenly Emperor.
I sent him your elixirs as a thank-you gift. What's wrong with that?"
Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad twitched his lips twice, then forced a smile and said, "What a wonderful gift, truly too wonderful. I would have sent it myself if you hadn't, as a divine being should be grateful and show appreciation. Xi Yu, you really are an excellent better half."
Tu Shan Xi Yu picked up a piece of meat with a smile, placed it in Taishang's bowl, and gently said, "Try my cooking."
Lord Lao Zi bowed his head to eat, with silent tears in his heart, my painstakingly refined elixirs over thousands of years! All gone, all gone!
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All the Great Powers of the Three Realms were silently watching the Heavenly Court, waiting for the news of Emperor Gouchen's demise. One day passed, then two days; one month passed in the Heavenly Court, which was thirty years in the mortal world.
There was not a single stir in the Heavenly Court. Bai Jin kept on his routine of eating and sleeping, and a person in the know, who wished to remain unnamed, disclosed that Emperor Gouchen even gained a few pounds during this period. Moreover, Taishang had sent Golden Cores as gifts, showing no intention of troubling Emperor Gouchen.
The entire Three Realms were suddenly astir, with many Great Powers left dumbfounded and deeply shaken, speechless in amazement. The Taishang Saint had actually bowed his head to Emperor Gouchen. With Bai Jin wielding the majesty of the Circulating Divine of the Heavenly Court in a fair and straightforward manner, he truly subdued the Saint. This is the first battle where a being lesser than a Saint triumphed over a Saint, and it shall be engraved in the annals of Primordial History.
Many Great Powers in the Primordial World couldn't help but mutter to themselves, feeling a surge of heat within their hearts. It turns out even Saints are not invincible. With the might of a vast force and the rationale of overwhelming righteousness, even Saints must bow their heads. We have come to realize!
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In the South Sea Luo Jia Mountain, Guanyin Bodhisattva, dressed in a light white silk garment, was sitting lazily by the Lotus Pond, her wet hair draped over her shoulders. She pinched some meat scraps and scattered them into the pond, displaying a rare state of languor.
A Golden Fish swiftly swam through the Lotus Pond, gobbling up the meat scraps scattered by Guanyin.
Mu Zha briskly walked over from outside, pressed his palms together and bowed deeply, respectfully saying, "Bodhisattva, Emperor Ziwei of Heavenly Court seeks an audience."
Guanyin retracted her hands and resumed her usual composure, "Let him come in."
"Yes!" Mu Zha turned and walked outside.
Moments later, Emperor Ziwei, dressed in a purple Dragon Robe, entered the scene. Catching sight of Guanyin's laziness, a flash of surprise flickered in his eyes, for he had never seen Guanyin in such a manner before.
Guanyin smiled and said, "What brings Your Majesty to my abode in the South Sea?"
Emperor Ziwei's expression turned stern and he spoke with authority, "Bodhisattva Guanyin, is this how you receive me?"
Guanyin glanced at Emperor Ziwei. Haven't you grasped the situation yet? A mere Daluo Golden Immortal bolstered by a Divine Position, you dare to strut before a Quasi-Saint? Who gave you the courage? Bai Jin?!
Emperor Ziwei snorted, "In terms of rank, I am the Heavenly Emperor, equivalent to the Buddha. In terms of Cultivation, I am a Daluo Golden Immortal, a Primordial Daluo undying and unperishable, the highest in the Cycle. And you, a Bodhisattva from Buddhism, display such discourtesy? Could it be the Buddha's instruction falls short?"
Guanyin was left speechless. Are you an idiot? Is a Daluo Golden Immortal the same as a Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal to you? Parading half-baked knowledge around.
Guanyin said with a smile, "Here in the Buddha Sect, we cherish the equality of all beings. Whether you're the Emperor of Heavenly Court or a common mortal, there's no difference in my eyes. Please take a seat at your leisure.
Mu Zha, serve the tea~"
Emperor Ziwei suddenly burst into laughter, "Well said, 'no difference whatsoever.' A remarkable Bodhisattva of the Buddhism who can be so unyielding in my presence, truly deserving of the Great Sect just below the Heavenly Court."
Emperor Ziwei approached a stone chair, flicked his Dragon Robe, and sat down arrogantly.
Mu Zha served up a cup of tea in front of Emperor Ziwei and respectfully withdrew.