In the southern continent of Jambudvīpa, the Taoists and Buddhists, who were originally engaged in a fierce battle, both hung up their banners to waive the war. The reason was that they were going to attend the Peach Banquet.

Who dares not give face to the Queen Mother of the West? Especially at the Peach Banquet, since they invited you, it's a huge honor. There are so many people who want to go but don't have the chance.

In short, the entire Jambu world suddenly became quiet. Almost all the cultivators and immortals who had some fame and status in the Jambu world received invitations to the Peach Conference.

If you count carefully, there are actually five categories in total: innate sacredness, Taoism, Buddhism, humans, and demons. Those invited are all those who regard the Heavenly Court as the orthodox way of heaven and are forces and races recognized by the Heavenly Court.

Of course, cultivators like Cen Biqing, who have the merit of saving sentient beings, also received invitations.

However, all this has nothing to do with Fang Jian, because he was not among the invited guests.

Fang Jian stood in the Lingxiao Palace, looking at the empty Lingxiao Palace, and felt a little dazed for a moment.

If someone who didn't know the situation saw this, they would think that all the gods in heaven had disappeared. In fact, they all went to attend the Peach Festival.

"No need to bow." Ziwei Emperor looked at Fang Jian who was about to bow and pay his respects and said with a smile: "We are about to rush to Yaochi to participate in the Peach Festival, so let's make it short."

"Follow the law." Fang Jian responded respectfully.

At this time, the Gou Chen Emperor beside him said with a smile: "It seems that Master Hongqing was not invited."

This was meant to stir up trouble. Everyone knew that Zhenren Hongqing had a feud with several fairies under the Queen Mother of the West, so the Queen Mother of the West specifically stated that Zhenren Hongqing was not allowed to attend the Peach Banquet.

It was obvious that Emperor Gou Chen was using this matter to tease Fang Jian and have a joke with him.

Fang Jian was neither embarrassed nor angry when he heard this. The fact that Emperor Gou Chen took the initiative to joke with you, doesn't this just show that you are highly valued?

And the Emperor Gou Chen was teasing Fang Jian on the surface, but in fact, as one of the Four Heavenly Emperors, he could take the initiative to joke with Fang Jian, a third-rank immortal official, clearly telling him, "It's no big deal that the Queen Mother of the West didn't invite you to the Peach Banquet. We value you very much."

Fang Jian naturally understood the meaning behind this, so he quickly bowed and said, "My achievements are few and my virtues are meager. The Queen Mother of the West did not invite me out of fairness. I deeply appreciate the Queen Mother of the West's good intentions. From now on, I will diligently serve her, abide by the laws of heaven, and benefit all living beings."

"You..." Upon hearing Fang Jian's words, Ziwei Emperor smiled and said, "You were ordered to go to the Haolan Realm this time and did a great job. Without the Heavenly Court sending a single soldier, you destroyed the heretic demons and stabilized the Haolan Realm. The four of us are very satisfied."

Upon hearing this, Fang Jian immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Four Great Emperors, in order to quickly destroy the heretic demons in the Haolan Realm, I have killed too many people in the Western Continent. I beg the Four Great Emperors to punish me."

Seeing Fang Jian's apology, the Southern Emperor of Immortality said calmly, "The mortals of the Western Continent have converted to the external demons and have been bewitched by them. Even as living beings in the Three Realms, they should be protected by the grace of Heaven. You have indeed slaughtered too many mortal demons in the Haolan Realm and you deserve to be punished."

Fang Jian bowed and kowtowed, waiting patiently for the decision of the Great Emperor of Longevity of the South Pole.

The next moment, the Southern Pole Immortal Emperor said, "I will punish you with a hundred thunder whips. After you leave, go to the Thunder Department to receive your punishment."

"..." Fang Jian was stunned when he heard the sentence from the Southern Emperor of Immortality, but he quickly reacted and bowed, "Your Highness Fang Jian accepts the punishment."

"Now that the punishment has been given, it's time to reward according to the merits." Hou Tu Huang Di Zhi said to Zi Wei Emperor.

Emperor Ziwei nodded slightly and said to Fang Jian, "Fang Jian, you have pacified the Haolan Realm and destroyed the heretic demons. This is truly a great achievement. I, following the laws of Heaven and in charge of Heaven's affairs, will reward you as follows: 10 million merits, a Jade Sky Horse, and the 'Golden Edict', allowing you to ride a horse in Heaven."

Ten million merits are equivalent to one hundred thousand strands of Taoist energy. This reward can be said to be very generous.

As for the Jade Sky Horse and the Golden Edict as rewards, they may not seem to be of much use at first glance, but in fact, this reward is the most generous.

Because only super-rank immortal officials can be granted celestial horses, and only a very small number of super-rank immortal officials have the privilege of riding horses in heaven.

Fang Jian was only a third-rank immortal official, but he received the treatment and privileges of a super-rank immortal official. This was the most generous reward.

Therefore, Fang Jian did not hesitate at all and immediately bowed and said, "Your servant Fang Jian, I thank the Four Great Emperors for their grace." But he hesitated for a moment and said, "The White-robed Bodhisattva, the incarnation of Avalokitesvara, also played a role in the destruction of the heretic demons this time."

The Purple Star Emperor nodded and said, "There will be other rewards for your contributions to Buddhism, so rest assured. The most important event in the Three Realms right now is the Peach Festival, which will last for several years. You must be diligent in your duties in Heaven and not neglect them."

Fang Jian bowed again and said, "I will obey the order of the law."

After receiving the reward, Fang Jian left the Lingxiao Palace, while Zuo Tianjun Yu Zhen once again walked out of the Lingxiao Palace.

"Master Hongqing, I have been ordered to take you to receive the golden edict and obtain the celestial horse." Yu Zhen smiled at Fang Jian.

Fang Jian bowed and asked, "Isn't Zuo Tianjun going to the Peach Festival?"

Yu Zhen shook his head and said with a smile, "We have to guard the High Heaven Palace and cannot leave without permission."

"I see." Fang Jian said, "Then you guys are at a disadvantage. You can go but you can't."

Yu Zhen laughed heartily and said, "That's fine. We have our own merits in guarding the Lingxiao Palace. When the time comes, we can enter the Cave God Hall to practice. Then we will have plenty of opportunities to participate in the Peach Festival."

"That's not bad." Fang Jian talked to Yu Zhen while walking side by side with him towards the Imperial Stables.

At this moment, fairy music suddenly sounded above the thirty-three heavens, colorful clouds crossed the sky, and then a ray of bright light spread out above the sky, crossing the sky and directly reaching the top of Kunlun.

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