Chapter 2677 - 2675: The Saint Takes the Field

Chapter 2677: Chapter 2675: The Saint Takes the Field

Emperor Gouchen went to seek help from his master, Master Yun Zhongzi.

Zhongnan Mountain is the Daoist sanctuary of Master Yun Zhongzi. This immortal is not a cultivator of Kunlun but is renowned alongside the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun.

His origins are unique, and in his previous life in the Immortal Realm, he was well known.

Because of his benevolent nature and accumulation of virtue, he was not entangled by catastrophic events during the Deification Catastrophe and was called the "Deity of Virtue and Fortune."

When Emperor Gouchen arrived in front of the cave abode, two young servants stopped him.

One young servant clasped his hands and greeted, "Brother Gouchen, Master knows you’re coming and specifically asked us to welcome you."

Emperor Gouchen nodded courteously, saying, "Please take me to see Master quickly."

"Please follow us, Brother!"

The two young servants led Emperor Gouchen inside.

In front of his sect, Emperor Gouchen collected his imperial aura and dared not be presumptuous.

At the misty peak of Zhongnan Mountain, a cloud of red mist wafted, like a large umbrella covering the mountain top.

After arriving, Yun Zhongzi saw Yun Zhongzi sitting cross-legged on a ritual altar and immediately knelt down to bow, "Disciple Lei Zhenzi, I pay homage to Master!"

After the two young servants went down, Yun Zhongzi raised his hand and said, "Now that you have become Emperor Gouchen, there is no need for such grand ceremonies."

Emperor Gouchen replied, "Once a teacher, forever a father; upon seeing Master, how could I be disrespectful?"

Yun Zhongzi stroked his beard and smiled lightly, "Rise and speak!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Emperor Gouchen respectfully stood, clasping his fists towards Yun Zhongzi, he said, "Master, I ran into some trouble at Mount Wanshou Wuzhuang Temple and hoped you could lend your assistance."

Yun Zhongzi said, "I’m aware of this matter, but the master of Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi, is an old friend of mine. Also, that Thunder Department Celestial Venerable, Wen Zhong, is my enemy; therefore, it is inconvenient for a teacher to intervene."

"I was rude!"

Emperor Gouchen stood there full of embarrassment.

However, Yun Zhongzi pointed him towards a path, saying, "Zhen Yuanzi is a friend with all sides and hard to deal with, even the Buddhist Sect must respect him. The idea of seeking someone at his sanctuary is truly challenging. I have just divined for you; you might try your luck at the Empress Wa’s Palace in the Thirty-Three Heavens. If Empress Nuwa could help, the matter would surely be resolved!"

"Empress Nuwa?"

Emperor Gouchen lifted his brows, feeling uncertain inside.

Nevertheless, he courteously bid farewell to Yun Zhongzi and followed his master’s advice, heading to Empress Wa’s Palace.

In front of the Saint’s Palace, purple qi surrounded.

After arriving, Emperor Gouchen stood at the door for a while, not daring to disturb the saint’s peace.

Soon, two female servants opened the door to sweep the entrance.

Emperor Gouchen hurriedly greeted the female servants, beseeching them to relay his message, and casually handed each a bottle of pills.

The female servants accepted the items and asked Emperor Gouchen to wait.

Shortly, a woman emerged from the door, dressed in flower-patterned attire, exuding an aura of nimbleness.

She approached Emperor Gouchen and greeted him, "So it’s Emperor Gouchen, what brings you to our Empress Wa’s Palace?"

Upon seeing her, Emperor Gouchen immediately clasped his fists and bowed, "Mysterious Lady, I implore you to inform Empress Nuwa that I have urgent matters to request."

The woman was none other than Nuwa’s disciple, Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady.

She, originally a Nine-Colored Mysterious Bird that cultivated and became a deity, has always served by Nuwa’s side.

The Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady playfully glanced at him and said, "People don’t visit the treasuring hall without reason, Emperor Gouchen usually doesn’t come often; how should I help you?"

"I apologize for my rudeness, please forgive me."

Emperor Gouchen chuckled awkwardly, quickly took out a golden bead, resembling thunder and lightning, and handed it to Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady saying, "Mysterious Lady, this is a Nine Yin Thunderclap Bead I refined from the Thunder Deity’s Essence. It is very powerful and can serve as protection in critical moments, I hope you will not disdain it."

The Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady grabbed the bead with delight, saying to Emperor Gouchen, "Look at you, why are you being so courteous? I’m just a daughter; why give me this?"

Emperor Gouchen scratched his head, blushing, "I realized the way of thunder, and only know this; I have nothing else, please forgive me."

The Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady covered her mouth laughing, "Just kidding, I really like this gift. Wait here, I’ll notify the Empress."

She turned and entered the door, quickly a junior member of the sect came out to relay the message, inviting Emperor Gouchen inside to speak. ℴℴ𝘮

Emperor Gouchen heaved a sigh of relief, and upon entering the Brocaded Hall, he finally met Empress Nuwa.

"The young immortal greets Empress Nuwa!"

He kowtowed and kneeled on the ground.

Nuwa chuckled, "Simpleton, you are one of the Four Royals of the Heavenly Court, a noble identity, there is no need for such; rise and speak quickly!"

The two female disciples beside her also chuckled.

One was the Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady, the other was dressed plainly, entirely in white.

It was Lady Su.

Emperor Gouchen bashfully smiled, clasped his fists, and spoke of the seriousness, "Empress, currently the Heavenly Court is in utter chaos. Li Jing takes a group of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to privately establish a Minor Celestial Court in Wuzhuang Temple, and the Jade Emperor summoned millions of the Witch Tribe to ascend and guard. Now the two sides are at odds, if this continues, the heavenly prestige will suffer, and the Three Realms will be harmed!"

Empress Nuwa replied, "I am an aloof being, long indifferent to mortal and immortal matters. It’s best you seek someone else; I simply cannot help with this request!"

Emperor Gouchen bowing his fists once again, kneeling said, "Empress, I am not here to ask you for these affairs, but to accompany me to visit Wuzhuang Temple and request two Heavenly Prison major criminals from Zhen Yuanzi. These two were ordered by the Jade Emperor himself to be captured; failure to do so would not uphold heavenly majesty."

Emotionally charged, he knelt again with a tone of distress as if crying said, "Empress, I have truly hit a dead end; otherwise, I wouldn’t have sought your aid!"

The hall suddenly fell silent, with Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady softly urging from the side, "Empress, Emperor Gouchen has exerted great effort for the Heavenly Court; it’s really tough. If the Heavenly Court continues like this, even our Empress Wa’s Palace might suffer interference. Perhaps Empress could take a trip to assist Emperor Gouchen."

Nuwa nodded indicating, "These Witch Tribes were meant to fade from history. It’s only due to the growing Fate of Witch and Demon that they reassume celestial authority. They had deep-seated enmity with my Demon Clan; I cannot allow them to disrupt the Heavenly Court."

She instructed Gouchen, "Rise now, I shall accompany you on this journey!"

Emperor Gouchen repeatedly bowed his head saying, "Thank you, Empress for your mercy, thank you, Empress for your mercy!"

He hadn’t held high expectations initially but was delighted when Empress Nuwa agreed to help.

Under the arrangements of Celestial Realms Mysterious Lady and Lady Su, a carriage was set with nine phoenixes pulling it, heading together towards Mount Wanshou Wuzhuang Temple.

In Wuzhuang Temple, a man stood with a big belly, biting an Immortal Peach, shouting at the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in the sky, "Tianyou, Hei Sha, True Martial, won’t you come down and greet your big brother?"

This grand event at Wuzhuang Temple not only invited Sun Wukong but also brought in Tang Sanzang and his disciples.

This chubby man with a gluttonous head and ears was none other than Zhu Bajie.

Back when he served under Emperor Ziwei, he was the head of the Four Great Marshals, commanding a hundred thousand navy troops at the Milky Way, truly mighty.