The Phoenix nodded in agreement. "A difficult thing to defend against is an attack from the shadows, just as it is with 'seven or eight children of different races calling you father,'" she said. Such attacks are inevitable in the future, and it would be beneficial to sow goodwill now.
In any case, it's just a matter of saying something, and it won't cause her any loss.
The document writers arrived quickly to deliver their work. In total, they wrote five memorials. The Phoenix and Taibai Xingjin inspected them one by one, ensuring no mistakes or omissions, before considering their preparation complete.
The following work is divided into two parts: internal and external.
Investigation and tracking down enemy traces are the external tasks.
The internal work is to prepare the army for battle, gather weapons, armor, and various healing potions, and to try one's best to find assistance.
The external work is dangerous, and the internal work is tedious, especially as it involves relations with the disciples of saints and various parties within the heavens.
The Phoenix is unwilling to risk her own good will for the court's matters. If Taibai Xingjin were to go to the Southern Immortal, he could simply refuse, what else could be done? If the Phoenix were to go, the other party would likely take into consideration the face of Nuwa, and then she would be entangled in this inexplicable cause and effect. It's a loss just thinking about it.
The Phoenix is very straightforward. Taking the excuse that she is skilled in the art of profound transformations, she accepts the external work, while I will investigate, and you, Elder Star, will handle the relationships with various parties.
Before setting out, she discussed with Taibai Xingjin: "Elder Star, may we recruit one or two assistants from the outside world?"
Taibai Xingjin's answer was very level-headed: "As we are the recruiting agents, it is natural to recruit first and then settle the issues."
The Phoenix returned to her own Zhenu Temple and sent Dragon Girl to announce the imperial edict in the mortal realm.
There's no need for me to do the investigation personally. The Primordial Chaos is full of extraordinary people and techniques; what's needed is an observant eye.
While Taibai Xingjin was running around on cloud, she rested inside the Zhenu Temple.
Not long after, Dragon Girl returned with two odd-looking strangers.
Dragon Girl said, "I have not dishonored your command. These two are the brothers Gaoming and Gaoyue from Qipan Mountain."
The Phoenix immediately recognized the origins of the two. They appeared to be human beings, but in reality, they were grassland spirits. One was a peach spirit, and the other was a willow ghost.
Both had died, killed by Jiangziyuan with his staff that could strike gods, which is rare as his victories in life. These two were among the few highlights of his career of crushing opponents easily. Now, they were pulled out from the Pangu's Tablets of Destiny in advance by Dragon Girl with the imperial edict from heaven.
The true spirits of these two were recorded in the Pangu's Tablets of Destiny, but for some reason, when Jiangziyuan was enshrining 365 official deities, they were not included.
The Phoenix estimated that the situation at that time was similar to the present one, and they were "previously admitted".
Now, the only remaining essence of Gao Ming and Gao Yue is their true spirits, and there's still a considerable distance for them to enter the divine realm.
She asked deliberately, "What are your two capable of?"
Gao Ming and Gao Yue were both stunned. They had gone to Xicili to steal things, and then were struck by Jiangziyuan's staff, one by one, and killed directly. Their true spirits were trapped in the Pangu's Tablets of Destiny as a result, not knowing what was going on. Suddenly, they were summoned to the palace of heaven; they were all in a state of confusion at that moment.
The Phoenix glanced at them sharply with the power of a Golden Immortal, causing their true spirits to shudder. Only then did they recover.
"We have the ability to see a thousand miles with our eyes, allowing us to observe the three realms."
"We have the ability to hear with the wind, allowing us to listen to the eight vast lands."
The Phoenix spoke with solemn authority: "If you can establish merit, you can exempt your death sentences and even ascend to heaven to serve as officials."
This is not just a big promise. Gao Ming and Gao Yue were killed by Jiangziyuan, and their strength is indeed weak, but their abilities are very important to the heavenly court. Hou Tianjing can indeed observe the three realms, but for a supreme ruler of the three realms like Hou Tian to do such reconnaissance work, it is not enough to be dignified.
Gao Ming and Gao Jue were supposed to be appointed officials by the heavenly court anyway, so this is just an earlier start. To speak of it, starting this kind of 007 life early might not necessarily be a good thing.
The Phoenix gave them a task to search for Wengudao's trace within the three realms.
The two were dumbfounded. Could we dare to provoke such a cosmic beast?
The Phoenix smiled but said nothing. You either do the job properly or go back and continue staying in the Pangu's Tablets of Destiny.
Gao Ming and Gao Jue were helpless. The Pangu's Tablets of Destiny felt like an infinite imprisonment, not a normal discomfort. To the palace of heaven...
At least, they can move around a bit here. After getting their bodies back, they can eat meat and drink alcohol again.
Reluctantly, they could only open their eyes wide and ears, carefully searching for the trace of Wengdao.
On the other side, Taibai Xingjin found Lao Shouyong and informed the majority of the Taoist immortals.
Elder Star didn't hold much hope, and the reality did indeed confirm it. Besides Yang Jie, the rest of the Taoist immortals, including Compassionate Seashell Daoist, all made excuses such as seclusion or traveling to avoid it.
The Taoist immortals from the earlier time had already braved the blood sea for Yu Di Zhenren, and there's nothing to be blamed in terms of brotherhood. They didn't find Wengdao then; that was by the will of heaven. Now, asking him to risk his path and life to fight against Wengdao? Sorry, we're also busy.
Taibai Xingjun understood and said, "An appearance of Yang Jie is already good enough. What more do you want?"
Wenguo's attacks are too subtle, often with a countermeasure. In terms of realm alone, Yang Jie is now an elemental being with the power of a Golden Immortal, but his actual strength is only slightly stronger than Old Bear. His advantage lies in the perfection of the Eight-Nine Mystic Power, and his defense is not ordinary. Even when facing Wenguo's sneak attacks, he can endure for two strikes at least. Coupled with the great grievance from Yu Di Zhenren, Yang Jie will certainly exert all his effort.
Gao Ming and Gao Jue were still searching in the Zhenwu Temple. Yang Jie had already come to the Changxing Palace, as expected, logically expected. He was followed by Huang Long Zhenren.
This one was truly out on a cloud tour, and then heard that Yang Jie had ascended to the palace of heaven to avenge Yu Di Zhenren's death. This prompted him to be filled with righteous anger and come along to help.
Huang Long saw a creature with one hand and one foot, which could be called a half-dragon creature, Kui Long, and he cried out in tears.
"Brother, you've suffered enough!"
Kui Long glanced at him, but didn't forget that this guy had opposed him in favor of the Taosi sect.
He also wanted to avenge himself against Wengdao, and the heavenly court had temporarily given him freedom. Seeing Huang Long Zhenren now, he nodded stiffly, which was as good as making his introduction.
Jù Língshén was calling for heavenly soldiers and generals, while Taibai Xingjun was preparing various detoxifying and healing potions.
These pills were sent over by Jinjiao and Yinjiao, which can be seen as Taotian's support for the heavenly court's campaign against Wenguo.
The Phoenix brought Gao Ming and Gao Jue brothers to find Taibai Xingjun.
The abilities of Seeing Thousand Miles and Hearing with the Wind are indeed powerful, and they have already found Wenguo.
Gao Ming said, "Representative of the recruiting office, the evil immortal is now hiding in a small thousand world called Duzhenjie."
Taibai Xingjun coughed, the Phoenix was startled at first, and then quickly winked at the old Zhu beside him.
Lao Zhu understood at once, leaned in close to Gao Ming's ear, and whispered two sentences.
Gao Ming was confused. He looked around to the left and right, as if asking if the one he was looking for was here.
Fortunately, he wasn't a complete idiot. He immediately changed his words: "The evil immortal I saw before was not completely clear, but now I can see that he was injured by the heavenly court's Hou Tianjing and is hiding in Duzhenjie as a result."
Taibai Xingjin nodded, indicating that he was very satisfied. The heavenly court needs talents like you to revitalize all its endeavors.
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