222: Chapter 195 Heavenly Court 222: Chapter 195 Heavenly Court Blood Sea.
Daoist Ming He hovered above the Blood Sea, watching Xi He and Chang Xi depart, then looked down at the invitation in his hand.
It is said that the Demon Emperor wants to confer the title of Star God, who would then enjoy Merit and Destiny.
Ming He thought to himself.
At the same time, he couldn’t help but contemplate: attending the ceremony in the Heavenly Realm, to see if he could emulate Emperor Jun and create his own faction.
He wasn’t greedy; possessing a lasting share of Merit and Destiny would suffice for him.
Suddenly, Ming He felt someone watching him, and that gaze seemed to come from within the Blood Sea itself.
However, that gaze disappeared in a flash, and Ming He did not catch it.
This wasn’t the first time Ming He had felt this; he hadn’t imagined that aside from himself, another Life was being nurtured within the Blood Sea.
Longevity Mountain, Wuzhuang Temple.
Bai Ze and Daoist Zhen Yuanzi sat under the Ginsengfruit Tree, with Ginsengfruits laid out on the stone table.
“Bai Ze, it’s rare for you to visit my Wuzhuang Temple, have a taste of my Ginsengfruits.”
Daoist Zhen Yuanzi warmly offered a Ginsengfruit to Bai Ze as he spoke.
Unable to refuse, Bai Ze took the Ginsengfruit and tasted it.
Bai Ze thought to himself.
But it was just good in taste; for a being of Bai Ze’s level, Ginsengfruit merely served the purpose of replenishing Mana.
After seeing Bai Ze taste the Ginsengfruit, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi then smilingly said, “I wonder, Bai Ze, what brings you to my Wuzhuang Temple?”
“This time, I come on behalf of the Demon Clan, inviting Daoist Zhen Yuanzi to the Heavenly Realm to attend the establishment of the Heavenly Court.”
Bai Ze said calmly, handing over the invitation to Daoist Zhen Yuanzi as he spoke.
Taking the invitation, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi couldn’t help but think to himself: Heavenly Court?
Since Saint Hong Jun ceased his sermons, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, as well as Daoist Hong Yun, had not left Wuzhuang Temple and naturally wasn’t informed about the affairs of the Heavenly Court.
“Since it’s an invitation from the Demon Emperor, I will surely attend on time.”
Daoist Zhen Yuanzi responded with a smile.
Afterward, Bai Ze and Daoist Zhen Yuanzi talked for a while before Bai Ze bid his farewell, and Daoist Zhen Yuanzi stood up to see him off.
Upon reaching the foot of Longevity Mountain, Bai Ze looked at Daoist Zhen Yuanzi and asked, “Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you being a good friend of Daoist Hong Yun, might you know where he currently is?”
“I once went to the Fire Cloud Cave but couldn’t find him.”
Upon hearing the name Hong Yun, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi’s heart tensed, though his expression revealed nothing.
He didn’t answer Bai Ze’s question, instead asking, “May I know why Bai Ze seeks my friend?”
“Among the Primordial Beings invited by the Demon Emperor, Daoist Hong Yun’s name is listed.”
After hearing this, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi pondered for a moment before saying, “I indeed know my friend’s whereabouts, but I’m afraid I cannot disclose it to you, Bai Ze.
Bai Ze, after a moment of thought, seemed to understand the reason.
Daoist Hong Yun, possessing the Hongmeng Purple Qi, should indeed keep a low profile now.
“If that’s the case…”
Before Bai Ze could finish, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi said, “If Bai Ze doesn’t mind, could you hand over the Demon Emperor’s invitation to me, and I will pass it on to my friend?”
“That would be very kind of you.”
Bai Ze took out the invitation meant for Daoist Hong Yun and handed it to Daoist Zhen Yuanzi.
Then Bai Ze left Longevity Mountain, while Daoist Zhen Yuanzi returned to Wuzhuang Temple and sat again under the Ginsengfruit Tree.
At that moment, the figure of Daoist Hong Yun appeared, sitting in the spot previously occupied by Bai Ze, picking up a Ginsengfruit and eating as he asked.
“Bai Ze came to see you, what for?”
Daoist Zhen Yuanzi remained silent, passing the invitation meant for Daoist Hong Yun to him.
Daoist Hong Yun finished the rest of his Ginsengfruit in one gulp, took the invitation and started reading.
After a moment, Daoist Hong Yun said joyfully, “The Demon Emperor Emperor Jun is establishing the Heavenly Court and inviting me to attend, this is good news.”
Daoist Zhen Yuanzi looked at Daoist Hong Yun, speaking, “Are you actually thinking of attending?
Do you know how many beings in Primordial are eyeing you, wanting to snatch your Hongmeng Purple Qi?”
Hearing Daoist Zhen Yuanzi’s words, a bitter smile appeared on Daoist Hong Yun’s face.
“Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you know me.”
“I am the first red cloud transformed in Primordial Heaven and Earth; I am free-spirited and unbound.”
“But now, to evade other beings, I have been cloistered in your Wuzhuang Temple, comprehending Hongmeng Purple Qi for a thousand Kalpas.”
“This suppressive comprehension goes against my nature and is very inefficient.”
“Rather than that, why not take this chance with the Demon Emperor Emperor Jun establishing the Heavenly Court to relax a bit.”
Hearing Daoist Hong Yun’s words, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi couldn’t help but feel hesitant.
As his friend had said, continuously suppressing his nature did no good for comprehending the Hongmeng Purple Qi.
Observing the hesitation in Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, Daoist Hong Yun spoke again.
“We shall go to the Heavenly Realm to witness the establishment of the Heavenly Court; who would dare attack me during such a critical moment?
They would have to face the wrath of Emperor Jun and the entire Demon Clan.”
“Moreover, the Demon Emperor has already sent invitations to both of us; if we don’t go, wouldn’t that offend the Demon Emperor?”
Hearing Daoist Hong Yun’s words, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi nodded and said, “Then let us go quickly and return quickly, not to linger in Primordial.”
Daoist Hong Yun immediately agreed.
Finally able to leave Wuzhuang Temple.
Daoist Hong Yun happily thought.