"With Jia She and his men all dead, how can the events of the Illusionary Realm and the Crimson Palace be used to advance the subsequent tragedies?"
"If anyone else comes, we'll devise another plan and kill them all."
Cao Ya thought to himself, glancing over the Grand View Garden, and couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Clap clap." Ji Gong, dressed in tattered monk's robes, waved his broken fan and blasted away the red-haired spirit official Shao Huafeng, the eight-headed quasi-saint, and the one-horned quasi-saint, causing the three of them to have their origins destroyed.
Of all the demons and monsters at the Great Luo Realm and Quasi-Saint Realm, only the Quasi-Saint with vertical pupils covered in scales remained, entangled by the replica of the Heaven-Opening Axe and unable to break free!
"Buzz." Grandmother Jia, Jia Zheng, Jia Yun, Ni Er, as well as Li Wan, Wang Xifeng, Ping'er, Yuanyang and others, all drew upon the celestial light to assist Chenxiang and Xiaoyu in their joint attack on the high-level quasi-saint!
"Hiss." The women of the Three Springs, including Daiyu, Shi Xiangyun, Miaoyu, Xiangling, Qingwen, and Xiren, unleashed their supreme magical power at the Great Luo Realm. Their supernatural abilities were mysterious and unparalleled, making even high-level Quasi-Saints dare not underestimate them.
At the same time, with the addition of Ji Gong, the broken fan seems to be an extraordinary spiritual treasure. Like the imitation Heaven-Opening Axe, it poses a very serious threat to the Scaled Armor Quasi-Saint!
Beneath these two lies the unity of Daiyu and Baochai, showcasing their dual unparalleled supernatural abilities!
"Who exactly is making this move in the shadows?!" the scaly-armored quasi-saint roared, deducing that a powerful figure was lurking in the dark, but he couldn't detect them, and his divine sense was completely unaware of who it was.
"Whoever it is, die before me! Hahaha!!"
The quasi-saint grinned maliciously, also affected by the situation, and went into a frenzy. His energy surged, and every punch and kick carried immense power, capable of destroying the sun, moon, and stars. However, his application of the Great Dao Divine Laws was quite ordinary and not particularly unique. He was easily found to have a weakness by Ji Gong, Chen Xiang, Xiao Yu, Chai Dai, and others, and was killed in one blow!
"Pfft." The quasi-saint with the scales was tenacious in his life force. His physical body exploded, fragments flew everywhere, and his soul was shattered, but he still did not truly die.
However, even a high-level quasi-saint would be doomed if the counterfeit Heaven-Opening Axe was destroyed.
"Ah!!" With a miserable scream, the high-level Scaled Armor Quasi-Saint also breathed his last.
Thus, the disaster at Grand View Garden was resolved, and all the demons that attacked, whether they were Great Luo Immortals or Quasi-Saints, were wiped out!
Their remains, origins, energy, treasures, and other artifacts became spoils of war for people.
"Thank you, Holy Monk, and thank you to my two young friends as well." Grandmother Jia stepped forward to express her gratitude to Ji Gong, Chen Xiang, and Xiao Yu.
Jia Zheng and the others also stepped forward.
"Please feel free to choose any of these treasures, my benefactor."
Although Ji Gong and his companions did not come for the Lingbao, they still chose two items after thinking about it.
At the same time, after Daiyu and Baochai parted ways, Daiyu, along with the three sisters and Shi Xiangyun, also stepped forward to express their gratitude.
"Of course, of course." Ji Gong waved his tattered fan and laughed. "You are all Great Luo Immortals now. In the future, you may become Quasi-Saints. In addition, the deaths and injuries of the demons today are so severe that they are enough to shock people's hearts. There is no need to worry about such incidents happening again."
"But... to truly break free from the chessboard... let's cultivate first, and talk about it after we become quasi-saints."
As the Arhat who subdues dragons, Ji Gong was well aware of certain secrets.
But for the time being, he had no solution to this.
The Jade Emperor, the Taoist Taixu, and the Taoist Chixia are all incredibly powerful, each one more formidable than the last!
We can only take it one step at a time.
Upon hearing this, and considering the strangeness of the incident at the Grand View Garden, as well as the unusual behavior of Jia She, Jia Zhen, Madam Xing, Madam Wang, and others... even though all of the aforementioned figures have now perished, everyone's expressions still changed slightly.
The only thing that made them feel somewhat at ease was the breakthrough in their cultivation level, which gave them access to top-tier power!
"Whoosh." In the shadows, Cao Ya waved his hand, wiping away the lingering evil mist.
And so, to everyone's astonishment, the Grand View Garden returned to its tranquility.
Although it was severely damaged, with flowers, plants, and trees broken, it was not only revived by the infusion of demonic energy, but the concentration of its immortal spiritual energy also reached an unprecedented level!
"It's not the right time yet, we have to wait," Cao Ya murmured to himself.
To turn the Dream of the Red Chamber case from the pointless sacrifice of the women into an opportunity to seize benefits and cause the three leaders to fail at the last minute, we still need to plan and have extremely strong strength as a foundation!
"It won't take too long."
Cao Ya looked around and his figure disappeared silently. Neither Ji Gong nor the imitation Heaven-Opening Axe nor the Spirit Jade were aware of it.
Ji Gong, Chen Xiang, and Xiao Yu stayed briefly at the Jia mansion for a meal and then left.
Moreover, they all left Dongsheng Shenzhou and Dashen Kingdom, heading towards the Great Song Dynasty in Nanzhanbuzhou.
Afterwards, due to the Grand View Garden incident, Grandmother Jia, Jia Zheng, and Jia Lian frequently interacted with people from the Da Shen court.
There are quite a few covetous eyes on it.
However, with the resurgence of the Jia family's influence, they all rose to prominence. Even the imperial family dared not underestimate the Jia family, and other nobles, despite their greed, had no choice but to restrain themselves.
Furthermore, anyone with discerning eyes would know that the young ladies of the Jia family are likely involved in very important matters!
It may have a very deep connection with the plans of great supernatural beings in heaven and earth.
Even the Emperor of Da Shen was full of concerns and appeased the Jia family without taking any action.
"Buzz." The Grand View Garden was being renovated, and the spiritual flowers and herbs grew even more luxuriantly, exuding an ethereal aura that soothed the soul.
Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, Shi Xiangyun, Jia Yingchun, Jia Tanchun, Jia Xichun, Miaoyu, Li Wan, Wang Xifeng, as well as Xiangling, Ping'er, Yuanyang, Qingwen, Xiren, and others all felt the pressure and were diligently practicing their spiritual cultivation.
In particular, the joint cultivation of Baochai and Daiyu, practicing the [Ice Soul Divine Light] and [Netherfire Heart Light] together, was incredibly profound and drew endless praise from the people.
It is no exaggeration to say that, with the combination of Daiyu and Baochai, they are already the strongest in Ningrong Street!
Even in the capital city, they would rank in the top five!
Many masters died, and these beauties, including Jia Lian, Jia Yun, Ni Er and others who contributed greatly, all reaped great rewards, or entered the Golden Immortal Realm and glimpsed the mysteries of the Great Luo.
Moreover, the scoundrels like Jia She and Jia Zhen have all died suddenly, eliminating the major threat. Contrary to expectations, the Jia family is now thriving and no longer declining.
Seeing this scene, Grandmother Jia and Jia Zheng did not know whether to laugh or cry.
The story of the Grand View Garden spread throughout the capital and then rapidly to the Great Shen Kingdom and the Eastern Shengzhou, sparking countless discussions and receiving rave reviews of the outstanding performances of the young ladies.
The beauty of Daiyu and Baochai caused a sensation throughout the world, and they were hailed as the candidates for the weak saint!
"Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai?"
Both Xiniu Hezhou and Beiju Luzhou have attracted the attention of some top-tier immortals and demons.
Only in Jambudvipa (the southern continent) is this matter not receiving much attention.
Because within Jambudvipa, earth-shattering events are also occurring one after another!
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The Southern Continent is currently dominated by the Song Dynasty.
However, the Zhao family of the Song Dynasty had been in power for over a million years, and their administration had long been corrupt, with corrupt officials running rampant, the people suffering, uprisings occurring frequently, and ambitious figures from all walks of life eager to make their move.
The saying goes, "When officials force the people to rebel, the people have no choice but to rebel." Within the territory of the Song Dynasty, there were far more than just one or two rebellious forces.
Song Jiang of Liangshan, Fang La of Jiangnan, Tian Hu of Hebei, and Wang Qing of Huaixi were all renowned figures, known as the four top-tier rebel kings within the territory of the Song Dynasty!
The Song Dynasty court was in a state of utter chaos and had no choice but to mobilize troops to suppress the rebel king's army.
However, despite the rampant corruption, Emperor Daojun of the Song Dynasty continued his extravagant lifestyle, insisting on the "Flower and Stone Tribute" without fail, placing an enormous burden on the people and leading to an increasing number of rebellions.
Some insightful people offered their honest advice to the emperor, but unfortunately, it was to no avail. The emperor simply ignored them and continued to rely heavily on treacherous ministers and officials, such as Cai Jing and Gao Qiu, which plunged the Song court into chaos.
The comment from the former prime minister, "Prince Duan is frivolous and unfit to rule the world," is widely circulated and deeply believed by people.
Even with the Three Corpse Gods raging, the Daoist Emperor was powerless to stop them.
Furthermore, Emperor Daojun colluded with treacherous officials to plunder the people's wealth for his own selfish gain, which is truly hateful.
Emperor Daojun paid some attention to the rebellious kings within the country, as well as the Liao and Western Xia states outside the country. However, he did not believe that the Song Dynasty's more than one million years of rule could be overthrown by these peasants and barbarians.
It's just scabies, nothing to worry about.
Emperor Daojun remained a pleasure-seeker, and his so-called incognito travels were not for visiting the people to understand their hardships, but rather for visiting brothels.
As the saying goes, "what the superiors do, the inferiors will follow." With such an emperor, the Song Dynasty court and local governments were in complete disarray, and problems became increasingly rampant.
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"Although the Great Shen Kingdom of Dongsheng Shenzhou has a lot of problems, it is much better than the Great Song Dynasty."
Cao Yadu lamented that the dynasties of the Earthly Immortal Realm were no longer competing to be the best, but rather to be the worst.
Those who haven't completely rotted away can still eke out a living.
"Act on behalf of Heaven!!!"
Suddenly, a loud shout, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, resounded through the heavens, stirring even the immortal energy.
Cao Ya hid in the depths of the void and looked around. He saw Liangshan Marsh, with its banners waving and its military might soaring. Whether it was the generals or the soldiers, they all had a fighting spirit and were determined to be the first to fight.
"Loyalty and righteousness, acting on behalf of Heaven—these eight words are the guiding principles of Liangshan Marsh."
"Brothers, we must all take this as a warning and never disobey it."
"In the mountains and military camps, there are laws in place. Anyone who violates them will be dealt with according to the law. No one's face will matter!"
A dark-faced man stood on Liangshan Marsh, surrounded by more than a hundred heroes. Outside, countless soldiers and eyes were fixed on him. Yet, the man remained calm and composed, his expression solemn. He used his magic to make his voice resound for eight million miles across Liangshan Marsh!
"What if my brother gets into trouble?" Suddenly, a rough-looking man in the crowd shouted.
"Li Kui, you black bastard, stop talking nonsense and ruining my brother's reputation!" the others immediately shouted.
The dark-faced man at the head of the group was none other than Song Jiang. Upon hearing this, he not only did not get angry, but instead laughed heartily three times.
“Brother Li Kui is right. The saying goes, ‘Emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners.’ I, Song Jiang, am not the emperor. If I break the law, how can I escape the punishment of the relevant laws?”
As Song Jiang spoke, all the leaders were convinced.
"We are here to support our brother and establish his own country to rival the Great Song Dynasty!" Wu Yong said, and a chorus of voices echoed in agreement.
However, Song Jiang did not agree. Instead, he solemnly warned that the matter of overstepping his bounds must never be mentioned again.
"Brother Xiao Rang, bring me the copied names of all of us brothers, and the corresponding celestial stars!"
Immediately, the skilled scholar Xiao Rang, through Song Jiang, displayed the superior silk scroll to the public!
The thirty-six Heavenly Stars and seventy-two Earthly Fiends correspond exactly to the one hundred and eight leaders of Liangshan Marsh, not one more and not one less—such a coincidence.
"The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden must be very satisfied to see this scene."
Cao Ya chuckled inwardly. He could sense the hidden divine thoughts being sent down from beyond the heavens, which must be from the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden. In addition, the Fairy Disenchantment was also paying attention.
The descent of the 108 demon stars to the mortal realm is a famous case in the Water Margin, and the characters in it generally meet tragic ends.
If this correspondence is wrong, then something strange is going on.
It should be understood that the plan came first, then the people were chosen, and only then did the stone tablets and silk scrolls appear...
"Song Jiang, the Heavenly Leader Star; Lu Junyi, the Heavenly Dipper Star; Wu Yong, the Heavenly Secret Star; Lin Chong, the Heavenly Hero Star..."
"Wu Song, the Star of Heavenly Wounds; Lu Zhishen, the Star of Heavenly Loneliness..."
All the demon stars came into Cao Ya's view. Looking at his old acquaintances from the Heavenly Court, Cao Ya felt quite emotional.
The three powers' scheme will not succeed!
Just as Cao Ya and Sun Wukong were involved in *Dream of the Red Chamber*, the two of them would not ignore *Water Margin* either.
"According to the calculations of the three leaders, with the gathering of the thirty-six Heavenly Spirits and seventy-two Earthly Fiends, their destinies will be in complete turmoil. After a battle with the Song Dynasty, they will accept the imperial amnesty and then attack the Liao Dynasty, Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Fang La, causing the Liangshan demon stars to wither away one by one, either dead or wounded..."
"In this way, their destiny was exhausted, and they also merged with the luck of humanity. This allowed the three strongest to step down at the last moment, condense the fruit, and personally bury the lives and fortunes of the demon stars, causing their souls to be scattered."
"The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, this trusted general of the Jade Emperor, is the person in charge of the Water Margin cases."
"Just like in the Dream of the Red Chamber, it was mainly handled by Fairy Disenchantment."
"The two of them also helped each other, working together to advance and conclude the stories of Dream of the Red Chamber and Water Margin, in order to prevent any unforeseen events... although the situation in Dream of the Red Chamber has already undergone unexpected changes!"
In the plan of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, Liangshan Marsh was just a pawn. They fought to the death for the stability of the Song Dynasty, but in the end, they gained almost nothing and lost a lot of soldiers.
It should be noted that the Liangshan soldiers were used to attack the other three rebel kings and the Liao Kingdom.
During this process, even in terms of rewards, Emperor Daojun was extremely stingy. He would give away some food and drink, or at most gold and treasures, while the high-ranking official positions and generous salaries corresponding to the tremendous military achievements were nowhere to be seen.
The system was extremely unfair in terms of rewards and punishments! They were using Liangshan to their death!
However, influenced by the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, Song Jiang and his men did not resist at all and worked hard without complaint, as if they had lost their minds.
Even if there were grievances due to the later casualties, they only thought about retiring from the army and living in seclusion in the mountains and temples, rather than fighting their way to Tokyo and killing Emperor Daojun!
Even the fine wine bestowed by the Daojun Emperor was embezzled by some corrupt officials, and they had nowhere to appeal.
In this way, the Liangshan army actually managed to quell Tian Hu, Wang Qing, and Fang La, defeat the Liao Dynasty, and protect the Song Dynasty's borders... Even a donkey couldn't be this useful!
Anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't serve such a trash emperor!
Moreover, given Liangshan's strength, they were able to fight in the south and north and win one victory after another... So, while the beastly Emperor Daojun could sit on the throne in Tokyo, Song Jiang, the Timely Rain, could not.
At least most of the time, Song Jiang could be called a "timely rain" and deserved the title of "protector of justice".
Otherwise, how could so many Heavenly Stars and Earthly Fiends, with extraordinary abilities, some even ruthless killers, have unjustly chosen Song Jiang to be the leader of Liangshan?
Later, however, demonic influence clouded his mind, and he lost his reason. Song Jiang only sought amnesty and refused to engage in the political struggles within the Song court to fight for his rightful rights. He swallowed his anger and humiliation, but in doing so, he wasted the lives of the Liangshan soldiers.
Now that Cao Ya and Sun Wukong have intervened, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's plan to give up Liangshan to complete the Water Margin case... is now impossible!
Cao Ya pondered silently:
"As long as there is no powerful figure secretly corrupting them, it is not an exaggeration to say that with the abilities of Liangshan, they could rule the world!"
"No matter what, Song Jiang is still a hundred times more powerful than that Emperor Daojun!"
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