The Hall of Nuwa.
Deng Chanyu wandered around the inner and outer halls of the Nuwa Palace three times. As she walked, she suddenly turned around several times, or even rushed into the main hall repeatedly.
She asked in disbelief, "Has the teacher really gone?"
Qingluan, who had looked several years older in just a few days, answered fatigued, "Yes, he really has left!"
Deng Chanyu always felt something strange. Why would the Nuwa really find an opportunity outside the chaos? What was it like outside the chaos? Beyond infinite space? She just couldn't understand this concept.
She walked around half a circle in the Hall of Nuwa again, "Has the teacher really left?"
Qingluan rolled her eyes, "You've asked it almost twenty times already. He's definitely left!"
"Alas, farewell!"
Deng Chanyu first had the little Qingluan lead a group with all their belongings and her precious daughter back to Emei Mountain.
Then she went to the Underworld to fetch Jiazi. Without the mist murder, there were already two "windows" open in the ten Hells on the other side for daily business, and Jiazi did not need to go over and help anymore. She had already gone to live in her own Mount Fengdu, which was still unborn but had suspended its work in the Office of Ghosts and Demons of Fengdu, along with Deng Chanyu, and back to Emei Mountain for a quiet life.
For the next year and a half, Deng Chanyu made various surprise visits, but no matter how she tested, there was no trace of Nuwa in the Hall of Nuwa. She heaved a deep sigh, realizing that her teacher, the hermit, had indeed gone out.
"Hahaha, your majesty, it is truly carefree to be an immortal." The White Star arrived on Emei Mountain's Taiyuan Cave and, upon entering the cave, bowed with a smile.
Deng Chanyu handed the child over to the shared employee Qingluan. Before, she was teaching the child to paint, but she ended up painting a big face with colors, and now there are still ink stains on her face and hands.
"Haha, Elder Star Lord, it's been a long time. How have you been lately?"
"Okay."
The Phoenix was still in its rebirth state on the Primal Wood tree. It had indeed been a long time since they last saw each other.
Deng Chanyu washed her hands, noticing that Taibai Xingjun seemed quite serious. She guessed there was some official business at hand, so she had to return to the back courtyard, change into a different outfit, and then came out again.
"Hahaha, the old fellow has come to Emei Mountain to bring you some good news."
"What joyous news is there? Could it be that the Grand Divine Lord wants to recruit me to heaven for an official position? Haha, if the position is too low, I won't go." Deng Chanyu smiled.
The White Star nodded and then shook his head, "Yes, and no."
"Please tell me more."
"Do you know about the fire dragon breaking free from jail a year ago?"
"I've heard of it."
The White Star bowed towards the direction of the Heavenly Palace and said, "In terms of wisdom in the three realms, no one can surpass Your Majesty. Your Majesty has the majesty and courage of heaven, and the power to strike with lightning."
He began to boast with such confidence that he didn't even believe in it himself. Back in the days of grass-roots performances, there was no need for such useless chatter. Whatever needed to be done had to be done. But now, the heavens were so chaotic and competitive that diplomatic words were essential.
Deng Chanyu was neither in favor nor against it; she would just listen if you had something to say.
The White Star had talked a lot of empty words and made some preliminary speeches, finally entering the main theme: "The original prison was too old. Your Majesty plans to gather talents and experts from the three realms to build a new prison, in order to prevent the Fire Dragon from escaping again."
Deng Chanyu finally understood that Hou Tian was going to rebuild a huge prison?
When it came to Yuan of the Famen, the Phoenix had seen the prison in heaven. It was not only narrow but also far behind the current normal level in terms of facilities, layout, and various changes. That prison was really not up to standard; it was too shabby.
The reason it was so dilapidated is that the prison is a product from the period of Emperor Jun's court in heaven.
Although Emperor Jun was defeated, it was not because of a single person or fate. He was defeated by destiny.
Emperor Jun was extremely cunning. Taiyi, who held the Chaosbell, was devoted to him, and he forged a bond with Changxi through a heavenly wedding. He then allied with the ten demonic immortals, as well as Kūn péng and Fú xī, consolidating the scattered demons into a single entity.
Each and every one of Emperor Jun's accomplishments cannot be compared to Hou Tian.
Now Hou Tian's political skills are much more crude. He is harsh and stingy, jealous of talent and able men. How many near-saints were there in the heavenly court during Emperor Jun's time? How many are there now? Even the Jade Pool Queen Mother, he has been in a state of suppression and vigilance against her. He doesn't have the ability to co-opt immortals, so he cries at the Xuanzhao Palace and forces out the Scriptures of Conferment of Godhood.
Emperor Jun could stand firm against the Twelve Ancestors of the Witches with the demon race. Try that with the current heavenly court, and they would be defeated in one round.
During Emperor Jun's period, there was no need for a prison. Who would dare to cause trouble? The direct fire of the Great Day Golden Flame would take care of it. Moreover, during that time, the World of Creation was either ruled by demons or witches. Where would they go?
The heavenly court now does indeed have more immortals, but ninety percent of them were brought up through the Scriptures of Conferment of Godhood. A group of heavenly warriors, they can kill, but let them build the so-called new prison? It's definitely not their expertise.
The people of the primitive era of chaos are somewhat hesitant. This matter doesn't benefit her, and why should she go out of her way to do it? Isn't taking care of my child at home more enjoyable?
This is not about building a house, but rather an extremely profound array knowledge, requiring super high divination and ability to detect qi in the chaos era, and owning a jingtian spirit gem with calculation ability. It also has a very high requirement for the host's realm.
You ask Jie Ziya or the Ma family to do this work, and they can't even build a wall.
That's called expertise.
Nowadays, there are indeed not many immortals in the chaos era who can do this. Strictly speaking, only she and Fuxi can do it. She has the "Measure of the Sky," while Fuxi has the "Yin and Yang Diagram" and "Luo Book."
However, Fuxi cannot leave the Cave of Fire Clouds. As the former Emperor of the Court of Heavens, even if he could leave, he probably wouldn't be willing to work for Hou Tian.
There's only one candidate.
Deng Chanyu shook her head: "My cultivation is shallow, my skills are sloppy. Elder Star Lord, please find someone more capable."
The White Star laughed and said: "Immortal, do not worry, everything can be arranged. The Emperor has made a firm decision this time and is willing to use the merits of the heavenly court as compensation."
Deng Chanyu asked curiously: "Oh? Merits? Is it not incense and offerings?"
"A portion of the heavenly court's merits can be freely allocated and will be distributed as rewards in the form of heavenly work."
Deng Chanyu pondered for a moment and, to be honest, she was somewhat tempted.
The old Emperor secretly updated the version, now that merits are hard to come by, she has a decent amount, but not too much. It's enough for her to cultivate to the peak of the Taiyang Jinxian, but after that, there will be about ten percent left. If she can make some extra money now, it wouldn't be bad either.
"May I ask, Elder Star Lord, do you know the scale of this new prison to be built?"
"It needs to be able to house at least 8,000 criminals."
Deng Chanyu calculated in her head: "What requirements do the prisoners have? Except for my teacher, it's hard to find anyone in the chaos era who can build to that level. Even then, it would be difficult."
"Ha ha, naturally not," the White Star laughed and shook his head: "The Emperor said that a being of the level of Zhu Long, such as the one who escaped, can be housed simultaneously in only two cells."
