The soul returned to the flesh body.
Chen Yun instructed his avatar to bring Qin Ming, Zhang Qian, and Lin Chen back to Qingcheng Mountain.
He himself followed the guidance given by the Lord of Fengdu, and headed towards the Paradise of Penglai.
After over a week of hurried travel, Chen Yun finally arrived at his destination.
In the seas where the Shamen Island is located.
Chen Yun hovered at an altitude of tens of thousands of meters, looking down in confusion, but he had yet to find the Paradise Island.
"According to the words of Fengdu Emperor, the Paradise Island should be right here. Why can't I find it?"
He pondered for a moment, then suddenly recalled that when his mentor had led him to Qingcheng Mountain, he had announced his identity aloud. It was then that Master Zhang opened the channel between heaven and earth, allowing them to enter the celestial realm.
Is he supposed to announce his identity?
Chen Yun decided to try it.
Standing before the boundless sea, he performed a full set of courtesies and with full vigor shouted, "The unworthy grandstudent Chen Pu has an urgent matter and requests an audience with the ancestor. I hope the ancestor can grant me a meeting."
As soon as he finished speaking, a dense array of divine light rose from the sea not far from Shamen Island.
Within the divine light, a vast celestial island emerged from the sea mirage.
This mirage is invisible to the naked eye.
Even if Chen Yun activated his observation technique, he could only see a faint outline, as if looking at a scene through a veil.
As if the scene before him didn't exist in the real world but was in another dimension.
This amazed Chen Yun very much.
He had been to numerous holy lands and immortals' abodes, such as the Mount Emei, or the Moon and Sun Lake Retreat.
However, whether it was the heavenly realm on Mount Emei or the retreat at the Moon and Sun Lake, they seemed to have some connection to the real world.
However, the holy land before him, besides being connected to the sea, couldn't find any point of connection with the real world.
As Chen Yun was puzzled when.
A voice of an elderly man, ethereal and elusive, resounded from the void: "Chongyong, come in."
Chen Yun knew it was his master's voice and quickly kowtowed deeply: "Thank you, master, for allowing the disciple to enter this sacred land."
Afterwards, he directly charged into the mirage in front of him.
Boom!
A deafening explosion occurred in his spiritual body!
Chen Yun felt a massive sense of seismic shattering through the barriers of time and space.
Then, the scene before him abruptly changed dramatically.
Chen Yun only saw himself arriving at a towering mountain that was three thousand miles high, had flat ground that was nine thousand miles across at its summit, and spanned seven ten thousand miles.
This divine mountain was extraordinary, floating amidst a sea of clouds. The trees on the mountain were immense, and at a glance, it might require over a hundred people to hold hands to encircle just one tree.
Moreover, there were countless strange and exotic animals within the mountains.
These animals were all herbivores, which wasn't particularly surprising.
What was astonishing was that these animals were completely white, like snow.
Chen Yun also saw numerous rare flowers, herbs, and celestial roots that were only mentioned in mythological records.
Not only were there such divine fruits as Jiaolí, but even Huang Zhong Li had a single tree.
The only regrettable thing was that he did not see any fire dates or the legendary peaches held by Xiwangmu.
The celestial roots here are such that taking just one would allow an ordinary person to instantly attain enlightenment and become an immortal!
Chen Yun was amazed, he never expected to find so many treasures hidden in the master's cultivation site.
He flew forward, taking in the scenery of Penglai Island as he went.
Below the divine mountain, there are four main islands.
The main islands are surrounded by 36 inner islands and 72 outer islands.
The 108 inner and outer islands surrounded the four main islands, akin to a constellation of stars orbiting a moon.
Each island is covered with celestial roots, in numbers thousands to tens of thousands more than those in the Moon and Sun Lake Retreat.
However, this wasn't what left Chen Yun the most amazed.
The most astonishing thing he witnessed was that despite the mountain being covered in countless celestial roots, spirit beasts, and divine birds, everything here was white as snow.
Just as he was about to take a closer look,
Suddenly, the vast, magnificent palace suspended above the divine mountain emitted a rainbow of divine light.
Then, Chen Yun felt an irresistible power sweeping over him from the void.
A flash of light before his eyes.
The scenery changed again.
After regaining his vision, Chen Yun found himself in a back garden.
This back garden was also extraordinary, with a variety of flowers and a truly ancient tree.
Looking up, Chen Yun could see that this ancient tree reached as high as the 36 heavens of the Immortals.
Then looking down, he discovered that the roots spread all the way to the Yin realm, which he had just visited.
It seemed as if the heaven, man, and earth realms were all connected by this ancient tree.
More importantly, it seemed that there were several colossal, radiant, three-legged golden eagles on the top of the ancient tree!
No need to guess, it was clear.
This ancient tree must certainly be the legendary sacred tree, the Sufang Tree.
The King Immortal Dong Wang and Wang Xuanfu are standing under the Sufang Tree, facing away from himself.
Chen Yun quickly rushed forward, knelt down and bowed, "The disciple Chen Pu greets the ancestor."
The Eastern Immortal did not turn around, his voice somewhat ethereal and elusive, "I am aware of the matter that brings you here."
Chen Yun wasn't clear about his master's attitude, so he continued to kneel on the ground without getting up, weakly asking, "Master, can you save my teacher?"
"Difficult, difficult, difficult." The Eastern Immortal said three times in succession, then sighing, he turned around. "Qui Dao this child has spoiled his disciples to commit such a disastrous crime and also deliberately sheltered him from the heavenly rules himself. He has committed a great taboo. Even I want to save him, it is very... difficult."
Ji Dao is the character for Zhongli Quan's given name.
Ah?
According to your meaning, you don't intend to intervene and save the teacher?
Chen Yun was desperate, entreating with great urgency, "The disciple dares to implore the ancestor to show great compassion and save the teacher."
The Eastern Immortal smiled, "I only said it was difficult, I didn't say I wouldn't save him. Although Qidiao has committed a great mistake, he is still my disciple. As his teacher, how could I watch him perish?"
Hearing this, Chen Yun was overjoyed and kept bowing his head in gratitude, "Thank you so much, Master, for your compassion."
The Eastern Immortal extended his hand, and an unknown force caused Chen Yun to stand up involuntarily.
After a brief pause, he said, "Very well, today you accompany me to the City of Immortals to meet the Purple Micro Emperor. As the current ruler of this realm, if he agrees to spare Qidiao's life, there will be no trouble for him."
Chen Yun was not very familiar with celestial matters and was rather surprised, "Is the Purple Micro Emperor the ruler of the heavens and earth in this world?"
The Eastern Immortal seemed to have foreseen the future, or perhaps he had some information.
His voice slow and steady, he said, "A hundred years later, the ruler of the heavens and earth will be someone else. However, as of today, the ruler of this realm is the Purple Micro Emperor in the middle heaven, with support from Emperor Xuan Cheng in the South Pole, Emperor Qing Hua in the East Pole, Emperor Gou Chen Shangguan in the Palace of Heavenly Rulers, Huang Di Xianzhi who serves as Earth's supreme deity, and high emperor Jade Emperor Yuhuang who aids. The ruler of the heavens and earth also has a term in office; it is not eternal."
Chen Yun suddenly thought of it, that the Jade Emperor became the most revered supreme deity in Taoism, ranking second only to the Three Pure Ones, the Three Realms, and the Three Treasures of the Heavenly Immortals, which seems to have been during the Song Dynasty.
Currently, it is still the Tang Dynasty, so it seems that the Jade Emperor hasn't yet succeeded as the emperor of heaven.
The Eastern Immortal didn't say anything else, only lightly tapping his robes and said, "Let's head to the City of Immortals."
With that single tap, his clothes instantly transformed from a green Taoist robe to a colorful bead robe, and his crown took on the shape of the triple-edge blade, with his head shining with the five colors of Taiqing Clouds.
Before Chen Yun could react, he saw the Eastern Immortal appear within the "Ba Jing Yu."
The eight scene carriage radiated with gold light, standing one hundred and twenty-five inches nine-tenths high, with a breadth of eighty-five inches nine-tenths, and a yoke over two hundred fifty inches. The carriage pavilion stood six feet four inches high.
The carriage body was adorned with eight vividly beautiful landscapes: "Sunrise at Sufang," "Evening Tides and a New Moon," "A Thousand Pots of Cracked Jade," "Ten Thousand Li of Clear Waves," "Immortal Pavilion Hovering in the Sky," "Divine Mountain Showing in the Market," "Lion Cave Clouds and Mist," and "Bronze Well with Golden Waves."
Yes, it was truly emerging, not just painted on.
The carriage was driven by clouds and had a dragon-shaped roof decorated with clouds.
The next moment, the several three-legged golden sunbirds perched on the Sufang Tree let out a loud cry and spiraled down.
The automatic cable loops around the bodies of the three-legged golden sunbirds on the Sufang Tree.
Chen Yun, who was watching, was dumbfounded. He never expected that the "chariot" of the master was not only luxurious to an extreme but also used three three-legged golden sunbirds as horses.
Just as he was a bit stunned...
The eight scenery carriage absorbed a large amount of cloud energy and spread to Chen Yun's feet.
Shortly after, the three-legged golden sunbirds pulling the eight scenery carriage let out a cry.
Immediately, celestial music resounded throughout the heavens and earth, with ethereal, fragrant aromas swirling.
At this moment, if someone were to look up from below, they would certainly see swirling clouds of incense, with auspicious colors and rainbow-colored feathers like those of the Emperor himself.
……
Arrived at the City of Immortals, riding the eight scenery carriage.
Having arrived at the Zǐ Wei Palace in the Dàluótiān Jǐng, the Purple Micro Emperor's palace, along the way.
The Eastern Immortal was of high and lofty status and honor. Those heavenly soldiers saw the eight scenery carriage approach from afar and promptly waved them through.
Not long after, they arrived at the Northern Palace.
The Eastern Immortal descended from the eight scenery carriage, calling for Chen Yun to follow him.
The two did not have to announce their presence, and they directly entered the palace.
The palace was surrounded by a constellation of stars.
The stars were brilliant and radiant, shining brightly.
Various types of "Immortal Jade" that Chen Yun had never seen before were scattered on the ground, exuding a sense of grandeur and splendor.
In the central position of the grand hall was a throne, upon which sat a sacred figure.
The sacred figure was dressed as an emperor, wearing a miter and a cloak, embodying majesty and gravity.
Unexpectedly, this sacred figure was the ruler of the heavens and earth today, the Purple Micro Emperor in the middle heaven.
What surprised Chen Yun the most was that although the Purple Micro Emperor was seated on the throne, he saw billions of stars swirling around him.
As if he were the master of all the stars.
The Eastern Immortal bowed and said, "Wang Xuanfu greets the Purple Micro Emperor."
Chen Yun quickly knelt down and knocked his head, "From the Jingnan Mountain Ningyang Cave Transmitting Temple, a disciple of the True Yang Immortal, Chen Pu, kowtows to the Purple Micro Emperor."
The Purple Micro Emperor's face was expressionless, yet it seemed as if everything changed and appeared on his face.
Without any movement, a voice of unyielding authority echoed throughout the hall, "I am already aware of the matter that brings you here."
Since the other party didn't allow him to stand up, Chen Yun had no choice but to continue kneeling.
After performing the ritual, the Eastern Immortal slowly straightened his back and looked calmly forward, "Since that is the case, may the Emperor show mercy and spare Zhongli Quan this time on account of my Lord Wang Xuanfu?"
The Purple Micro Emperor remained unmoving, "Each family has its own rules, and each spirit has its own laws. Even if Zhongli Quan is your disciple, if I were to break the celestial laws, I would still be under control and therefore cannot."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yun was not anxious, because he knew that the purpose of the Eastern Immortal bringing him here was not to have the Purple Micro Emperor pardon his teacher.
The Eastern Immortal seemed to have anticipated this response from the Purple Micro Emperor.
He blinked his eyes as if negotiating, "This matter has not been clarified yet. The Emperor is the sovereign ruler of all beings in the heavens and earth. If I am punished today for my unworthy disciple without first investigating the truth, does that seem reasonable?"
The Purple Micro Emperor, who had remained expressionless until then, suddenly laughed, "Wang Xuanfu, as the Eastern Immortal, you are of high status. Do you think it's appropriate to mock the Emperor with your words?"
The Eastern Immortal seemed to be acting like a child, "Zhongli Quan is my accomplished disciple. If he were to lose his shape and soul, I couldn't bear it. Emperor, please give me some time to investigate exactly how things stand, and then allow me to determine punishment accordingly."
At this point, Chen Yun's heart tightened with anxiety, unsure if the Purple Micro Emperor would agree to give him time.
The Purple Micro Emperor seemed rather exasperated with the Eastern Immortal and sighed lightly, "How much time do you wish to investigate?"
The Eastern Immortal glanced at Chen Yun, then turned his gaze respectfully towards the Emperor, "Please give me ninety days."
The Purple Micro Emperor chuckled lightly, "Are the ninety days you mentioned the ninety days of mortal life or the ninety days in heaven?"
The Eastern Immortal feigned ignorance, "My disciple is currently imprisoned in the celestial prison. Naturally, the ninety days should be counted as celestial time, not mortal years."
Will he actually agree to it?
Chen Yun grew even more anxious.
The Purple Micro Emperor blinked his eyes and added a hint of sarcasm to his tone, "This person is in heaven, but the incident occurred in the mortal realm. You, my friend, are rather obnoxious and unreasonable."
The Eastern Immortal didn't say anything and just watched quietly.
After a brief pause, the Purple Micro Emperor said, "Alright, since the Eastern Immortal has personally stepped forward to investigate this matter, if I were to refuse and someone were to find out, I would surely be regarded as a fool. So be it. Give you ninety days."
Ah?
Can it delay for ninety years?
Chen Yun never expected that with the Master's intervention, the situation was resolved so smoothly.
He couldn't help but feel overjoyed; ninety years was more than enough time. He was determined to do whatever it took to win great merit in the Great Pacification War, to save his teacher's life!
(This chapter is completed)
