The character Hao Tian fell into deep thought, and something seemed to be missing in the element of Guang Cheng Zi. It was familiar, but for the moment, he couldn't remember where he had seen it.
Not long after, Mo Liqing arrived at the Palatial Hall of Heavenly Tribulation at a rapid pace, seeking "reinforcements."
"Your Majesty, the Master of Chuanqi, Guang Cheng Zi, is at the South Gate of Heavenly Celestial Palace, it seems he is" Mo Liqing spoke in a vague manner, but clearly explained the time, place, and characters.
Hao Tian was still in thought, why is Guang Cheng Zi, and this Guang Cheng Zi how to trigger his insight?
He wore a stern expression and asked, "Why was the South Heaven Gate closed?"
Mo Liqing had a worried expression and repeatedly confessed.
Closing the South Heaven Gate is a crime, but if it had not been closed, allowing Guang Cheng Zi to advance unimpeded, the offense would be greater. He calculated this very clearly.
Hao Tian indeed did not treat him harshly, imposing a penalty of three months' salary, and the matter passed without further incident.
He looked at the burnished lamp and said, "Xuan Tán Zhenjun and Guang Cheng Zi have a history, so go and invite him to enter the palace."
"Yes."
Two years passed, and while overseeing the 007 project, the Lantern opened the three hidden resources he had left behind, obtaining an immense amount of celestial treasures. Amidst numerous debuffs such as an incomplete true essence, he finally ascended to the level of Xuanxian.
Even if he was previously a near-saint, reaching this level would make it difficult for him to continue advancing further.
Lei Zhenzi and Wen Zhong, who followed the incense god path, were almost surpassing him. The old man was not at all hurried, walking his own path of immortality in an orderly manner.
"Your servant, I will comply with the command."
Lantern did not show the slightest pride of the three thousand guests of Zihao Palace in the past. He did whatever was told to do, and Hao Tian knew that this man's mind was not on the heavenly court. However, being able to command a former powerful being in the ancient era, the spiritual satisfaction he felt was truly indescribable in words.
Whether there is something to do or not, he always sends Lantern to take care of it. Lantern can always do a very good job, and now there is indeed a sense of a wise ruler and an upright minister between them.
Lantern looked at the panic-stricken Fu Ruiyuan without even a glance and walked alone to the South Heaven Gate.
"Master, it has been many years since we last met. I, Guang Cheng Zi, greet you." Guang Cheng Zi still maintained the etiquette of the Zhanniao sect when addressing the Deputy Master, a matter of action rather than intent. Lantern truly had not wronged the Zhanniao sect.
Lantern glanced at Guang Cheng Zi from head to toe, his eyes filled with confusion, surprise, and a hint of disbelief. His own realm was low, and he couldn't see through the secrets on Guang Cheng Zi's body. However, relying on his past experience as a near-saint, he could discern that Guang Cheng Zi was slightly different from his impression.
He quickly calmed down and spoke formally: "The term 'master' is all a matter of the past. Friend, your visit to the heavenly court must be of great importance. Let us follow me to see the Majesty."
He gave a subtle nod, and Fu Ruiyuan immediately followed.
Leading the two to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Lantern, like a tool, returned to his own formation.
Hao Tian looked at Guang Cheng Zi a few more times.
At such a close distance, he finally saw something familiar that made him feel at ease, the Dao of Creation and Transformation!
As the page of Hongjun, Hao Tian had actually contacted the Disc of Creation more times than the various sages. But it was precisely because of this contact that he felt puzzled now. What is going on? Why would the most treasured object of the Immortal Ancestor be on Guang Cheng Zi?
As the object saved from the chaos, he had no idea what had happened in the chaos. Those cultivators from the Mystic Gate were all tacitly agreed upon that Guang Cheng Zi's incredible encounters in the chaos had not been mentioned. At this moment, when things suddenly came into sight, Hao Tian felt a bit confused.
In a normal sense, there's no problem. It's okay to address the issue as the Supreme Being of the Three Realms and as Hongjun's page. He could ask about it. But now, with his conscience troubled, he worries that lifting this lid might lead to a series of consequences.
Is this a test from the Immortal Ancestor or the Initial Heavenly Master?
The Hall of Supreme Harmony fell into a silence for several breaths.
Ju Liushun broke the silence, bowing and saying in a reverent tone: "This poor mon has paid respects to the Great Supreme."
Hao Tian nodded slightly and asked: "The ancient Buddha did not come to Nàofù at the Spirit Mountain, but came to my heavenly court. I wonder what is your intention?"
Fu Ruiyuan kept running to the heavenly court, thinking of his excuse along the way.
"This poor mon at the Spirit Mountain heard that there were some misunderstandings between the Heavenly Court and the Thunder Lake. Today, I am willing to mediate between both parties."
The Phoenix nearby snorted in disdain. "You, a past Buddha with no power, have no right to have such a big face. You still want to mediate? It's better if Gaofo Buddha came instead."
Deng Chanyu, the Phoenix, and the Moonlight are now in a peculiar state. They cannot meet each other, and they also cannot openly confess their relationship to the outside world. Everyone knows that they have a connection, but they have to pretend that they don't. At this moment, the Phoenix cannot expose Fu Ruiyuan's lie.
Hao Tian pretended to chat with Ju Ruiyuan for a while before turning to Guang Cheng Zi and asking, "What business does my uncle have?"
Guang Cheng Zi bowed and said: "I come to inform the Great Supreme of an important matter."
Hao Tian was a bit puzzled: "What message?"
Guang Cheng Zi retreated two steps and kept a distance from Ju Ruiyuan before speaking calmly: "When I was passing by a mountain stream in Wuyi Mountain, I discovered the remains of the Ju Liushun Buddha, so I came to report to the Great Supreme."
Including Hao Tian, all the officials and soldiers in the Hall of Supreme Harmony turned their gazes towards Ju Ruiyuan.
You found a body? Then who is the one before us?
Even the Phoenix used the Feng Tribe's spiritual eyes to take a close look at both of them.
Is this person dead? Isn't this quite normal?
The Mother of the Turtle Spirit snorted and was about to laugh at Guang Cheng Zi for speaking nonsense when she saw Ju Ruiyuan's expression change dramatically. Her smile froze on her lips.
Ju Ruiyuan turned to look at Guang Cheng Zi, his face full of maliciousness. However, Guang Cheng Zi's expression was as usual, calm and carefree, as if Ju Ruiyuan were already a corpse.
Ju Ruiyuan seemed to sense something and quickly moved two steps towards the officials and extended a hand to Lantern: "Master, save"
The words that followed were cut off because the ancient Buddha had stiffened in place, his body seemingly being erased one bit at a time, starting from the feet and gradually moving upwards, quickly fading away.
Lantern's old face flashed with a hint of surprise. He wanted to save him, but there was nothing he could do. He could only watch as Ju Ruiyuan disappeared like a walking corpse.
There was no blood plasma, no white bones, only the existence traces of this person being completely erased, until finally, not even the slightest trace remained in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Gone, vanished completely!
If it weren't for the empty space in front of Guang Cheng Zi, who would have thought that there was a Buddhist ancient Buddha standing here just moments ago.
The officials and soldiers in the hall were stunned. Many immortals believed that Ju Ruiyuan had already died, with some sort of obsession driving him to make such a long journey to the heavenly court. Such things do occasionally happen in the mortal world, but they are very rare in the immortal realm.
Like Hao Tian, the Phoenix, and Lantern, they were all staring at Guang Cheng Zi. There was no need to think; it was clear that this person had used some sort of divine power to deceive Ju Ruiyuan's soul.
Hao Tian looked towards Wuyi Mountain instead, quickly searching for a moment. He indeed found Ju Ruiyuan's bloodied and mangled body in the mountain stream.
