Chapter 160: The Eight Trigrams Cloud-Light Handkerchief Shows Its Might

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Jiang Yuan still had great confidence in the Grand Preceptor. So he directly took Baize along, preparing to confront Taiyi Zhenren. How dare he seize his people without even a word of warning? I’ll show you why the flowers bloom so vividly!

Besides Baize, Jiang Yuan also brought along Lady Shiji. After all, in his previous life, Jiang Yuan remembered that Shiji had been burned to death by Taiyi Zhenren’s Nine-Dragon Divine Fire Shield. He brought Shiji to exact revenge, and Wen Zhong would certainly have no objections. He knew Jiang Yuan would never mistreat Shiji; perhaps by the time she returned, she would have already reached the Perfected Mysterious Golden Immortal realm.

“Senior Baize, do you think there will be any danger to our lives on this trip?” Jiang Yuan had gotten used to consulting Baize for predictions. Such foresight should not be wasted.

Baize’s tone was always gentle as he smiled and said, “If no sage intervenes, there will be no danger on this journey.” Baize was confident he could protect Jiang Yuan without any sage’s involvement.

“That’s good. Lady Shiji, you have now reached the Perfected Da Luo Golden Immortal realm, right?” Jiang Yuan asked with a smile.

Shiji nodded. “Your Majesty’s insight is as sharp as a hawk’s.”

“Then I shall promote Lady Shiji to the Mysterious Golden Immortal realm on your behalf,” Jiang Yuan said with a laugh.

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Shiji responded without the slightest hesitation or refusal. This was because Wen Zhong had privately told her that if Jiang Yuan helped her ascend, she was not to refuse.

Upon hearing Shiji’s unwavering acceptance, Jiang Yuan knew the Grand Preceptor Wen Zhong had already given prior notice. But he was not upset; if the Grand Preceptor had been distant toward him, then Jiang Yuan’s reign as emperor would have been somewhat of a failure.

“Dog system?” he called out.

“388 tyrant points,” came the prompt.

Even the dog system was so quick to respond now? Its commercial acumen was so sharp? The moment he called, it knew business was coming?

“Let’s proceed with the transaction,” Jiang Yuan said, having no time to argue with the system. His time was precious. If he failed to overcome the Chan Sect, his life would be finished.

“Ding! Transaction successful. Host may now promote Shiji to the Mysterious Golden Immortal realm at any time. 388 tyrant points deducted. Current tyrant points: 2,615!”

Jiang Yuan skipped any elaborate ceremony and directly helped Shiji ascend to Mysterious Golden Immortal.

“Lady Shiji, you may now sense your own realm,” Jiang Yuan said with a smile.

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Shiji was momentarily stunned. Already done? Why hadn’t she felt anything earlier?

As she carefully sensed her own realm, she realized she had indeed successfully ascended to the Mysterious Golden Immortal!

“Thank you, Your Majesty,” Shiji said gratefully.

“Lady Shiji, you flatter me. Given my relationship with the Grand Preceptor, this is merely my duty,” Jiang Yuan replied.

“Consider this a wedding gift from me to Lady Shiji and the Grand Preceptor in advance,” Jiang Yuan joked.

Upon hearing this, Shiji’s cheeks flushed slightly.

Jiang Yuan smiled and didn’t press the matter further.

He asked with a smile, “Lady Shiji, do you know why I insisted on bringing you to the Golden Light Cave?”

This question not only puzzled Shiji but also piqued Baize’s interest.

Shiji was a woman, and among the Taoist priests of the Jie Sect, her strength wasn’t particularly outstanding.

Instead of spending effort to help Shiji ascend to Mysterious Golden Immortal—though it was unclear how much effort Jiang Yuan had actually expended—it would have been simpler to bring along someone already at that realm. Besides, Baize was already at the demi-saint level.

Bringing along an extra person seemed entirely unnecessary; Taiyi Zhenren would not be a match for Baize anyway.

So Baize found Jiang Yuan’s decision to bring Shiji puzzling.

Yet, he also believed Jiang Yuan wouldn’t do anything meaningless, so what could be the significance behind this?

“Only Your Majesty can unravel this,” Lady Shiji said. She didn’t think Jiang Yuan had brought her merely to help her ascend to Mysterious Golden Immortal, though that could be a reason. After all, she had yet to contribute any merit to the Great Shang, and seeing others advance might cause some internal discontent.

But the decision ultimately belonged to Jiang Yuan. Whether to help someone ascend or not was entirely his own choice; no one could interfere.

So what was the reason Your Majesty brought me here?

Jiang Yuan smiled mysteriously, choosing not to reveal the answer yet. He wanted to see if the memories from his past were truly real.

“Lady Shiji will understand everything once she meets Taiyi Zhenren,” he said.

Shiji nodded without further questions; she wasn’t one to ask too much.

At that moment, Taiyi Zhenren was oblivious to the trouble about to befall him. In his eyes, taking Nezha away was nothing noteworthy—after all, he was Nezha’s master, so it was perfectly legitimate.

Nezha was his own disciple, though initially not by his own choice, as his master had commanded him to accept Nezha.

Nezha’s talent was indeed extraordinary; he could advance realms without cultivation.

Taiyi Zhenren was pleased to have such a disciple.

However, when Nezha was about to ascend to Golden Immortal, Master Yuanshi suddenly told him to send Nezha down the mountain and sealed Nezha’s talent for automatic advancement.

By the time he heard of Nezha again, Nezha was already in the Great Shang camp!

How could he accept that his painstakingly taught disciple had joined the enemy?

So he went to the Great Shang military camp and dragged Nezha back.

Soon, Master Yuanshi would take Nezha away.

Before leaving, his master warned him of an upcoming calamity and to be careful. Taiyi Zhenren didn’t understand what “be careful” meant. Was his master giving up on him?

Thus, Taiyi Zhenren planned to seclude himself in the Golden Light Cave for a while, avoiding worldly matters, hoping no one would trouble him.

He never realized the trouble came because he had taken Nezha away, nor that his master had not warned him.

Outside the Golden Light Cave, Jiang Yuan and his two companions hovered in midair.

“Senior Baize, is Taiyi Zhenren really hiding inside this cave?” Jiang Yuan asked.

Baize smiled faintly and nodded. “Someone must have warned Taiyi Zhenren of the upcoming calamity, so the Golden Light Cave is now protected by a sealing formation.”

“Was that Master Yuanshi’s warning?” Jiang Yuan furrowed his brow.

Baize smiled but said nothing, uncertain. Yet, if even he couldn’t count it, it was probably true.

“Lady Shiji, will you break the seal?” Jiang Yuan asked with a smile.

Since he brought Lady Shiji, of course she was to break the formation. Revenge must be thorough.

Though puzzled, Shiji did not refuse. A handkerchief appeared in her hand.

Jiang Yuan immediately recognized it as the Eight Trigrams Cloud Light Handkerchief. The handkerchief swelled in the wind, transforming instantly into a giant net—not hollow, but a vast canopy.

This canopy enveloped the Golden Light Cave.

A dazzling white light burst forth. The vegetation on Qianyuan Mountain withered instantly upon contact. Even the solid stone could not withstand the white light and melted away! The sealing formation outside the Golden Light Cave began to dissolve gradually.

Jiang Yuan was taken aback—was the handkerchief really that powerful? Was it coated with acid?