“Fool, it’s good that you have the intention. As for the actual execution, leave it to me and Lord Jidu,” Sun Wukong said.
Zhu Bajie is ultimately only a quasi-saint, not yet at the level of a weak saint, and his combat strength is not top-tier among his peers, making it difficult to defeat him...
Furthermore, even in the Quasi-Saint Ninth Heaven, Old Pig didn't reach the pinnacle.
If we actually agree, and Old Pig joins the war, it will only make things worse.
Old Pig's life and fortune are in grave danger.
The power of the Jade Emperor and his two companions is undeniable; even Sun Wukong would have to deal with them with caution.
“Besides those three, there might be other powerful individuals who will also participate,” Cao Ya said.
Sun Wukong nodded; this was also a crucial point that needed to be guarded against.
It's impossible for outsiders to be completely unaware of the schemes of those three powerful figures.
However, due to concerns about the power of the Jade Emperor, Taixu Daoist, and Chixia Daoist, most of them remained on the sidelines rather than getting involved.
However, there are always some powerful figures who are secretly taking action, trying to find out the truth and even seize the fruits of the two cases of Dream of the Red Chamber and Water Margin!
Despite knowing the three powers' strategy, they still dared to interfere...
Such a great figure, at the very least, would be a weak saint!
Even if the true Hunyuan were to appear, Cao Ya and Sun Wukong would not be surprised.
Meanwhile, the three powerful figures also have staunch allies like the Queen Mother of the West, so the two need to be wary of them.
Naturally, under such circumstances, the two could not rashly allow Pigsy to participate.
This is far too dangerous!
"They are so hateful!" Pigsy exclaimed angrily.
If you want to master the great Dao and seek advancement, then self-cultivation is the right path.
At most, it can spread the Dao to all worlds, obtain the fortune of heaven and earth, enhance comprehension, and have a greater chance of breakthrough.
How could this happen? Scheming, plotting, and coercing with force—in the end, it will ruin those people's reputation!
"The Crimson Pearl Fairy and the others have peculiar fates; they were chosen and forced into this game."
"In the mortal world, we experience love, hate, passion, and all aspects of human life. We are entangled in cause and effect and the cycle of fate. Yet, the fruits of our human experience are condensed into the great fruits of the Great Dao, such as the seven emotions, the six desires, and the mortal world."
"This process also involves the change of dynasties and the throne, the fusion of human destiny, and the encounters of the Golden Hairpin and the Demon Star, as well as the resulting emotions, thoughts, and mental fluctuations. All of these are then refined to extract various miraculous results."
"The Jade Emperor and the others obtained it, reaped the benefits, and made it their foundation, hoping to increase their cultivation and attempt to break through to higher realms."
"But the fates of the Golden Hairpin and the Demon Star will be extremely tragic."
"A new life is like the moon in a well or a flower in water. The true spirit and destiny are taken away, and everything will be lost. In the end, the physical body will perish, the soul will disintegrate, and return to nothingness."
Cao Ya spoke in a low voice, his tone laced with coldness.
The scheme of those three powerful figures was truly cruel.
Of course, not everyone in the two cases has a strange fate.
Many were reincarnated under orders to advance the case, or they monitored it openly or secretly, reporting any suspicious activity to their superiors so that they could take precautions.
In the end, they may also receive the rewards from the three strongest teams, and if they perform well, it is not entirely impossible for them to share in one or two achievements.
The grand scheme, meticulously planned over countless years, yields far more than just a few fruits of success.
It's important to know that in the Dream of the Red Chamber, there are the main register, the secondary register, and the supplementary register of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling. Similarly, in Water Margin, there are the Thirty-Six Heavenly Spirits and the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends.
"That damned Jade Emperor!" Pigsy said indignantly.
"The Jade Emperor still thinks that many of the gods and immortals below him are not obedient to him, or that they obey orders but not proclamations, or that they outwardly comply but inwardly defy him... Heh, with such a mind and temperament, who can be convinced?" Sun Wukong sneered.
An emperor should possess great vision, encompassing all races and things, and acting with integrity and uprightness. Open strategies are always more convincing and more unsolvable than covert ones.
“Although Donghuang Taiyi is an enemy, it must be said that Donghuang has more imperial bearing than the Jade Emperor!” Cao Ya said.
"This time, not only will we save those people, but we'll also make that old Jade Emperor lose more than he gained!" Sun Wukong said. In the past, when he wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, he swept through various Heavenly Palaces and temples with his unparalleled fighting skills. However, outside the Lingxiao Palace, he was blocked by Wang Lingguan and many other immortals and gods, and he did not truly threaten the Jade Emperor's throne. This time, he was going to really trick the Jade Emperor!
"The Illusionary Realm and the Crimson Palace... we must also take them down," Cao Ya said coldly.
Crimson Pearl Fairy, Cold Fragrance Goddess, Heavenly Wounded Star, Heavenly Lone Star, and others are all old acquaintances of theirs.
How could a friend not be furious at being schemed against like this?
However, Sun Wukong is already a saint, so it's not good for him to act rashly, as it would attract too much attention.
Cao Ya, as the Star Lord of Jidu, is a well-known figure in the Three Realms, but he has not yet reached the Hunyuan Great Realm, so the level of attention he receives is certainly not as high as that of Sun Wukong.
A weak sage is ultimately not as prominent as a true sage.
Furthermore, Sun Wukong's magical power and Taoist aura covered Flower Fruit Mountain, preventing it from being calculated by powerful figures.
The last place Ketu Star Lord appeared was only at Flower Fruit Mountain, and where he went after that is unknown.
In this respect, Cao Ya is a weak sage, and his ability to conceal his true nature is certainly not as effective as Sun Wukong's. Other extraordinary systems are at most at the peak of the six-star level, equivalent to a weak sage in the [Primordial Era]. Compared to a seven-star true primordial being like Sun Wukong, they are obviously inferior.
Therefore, considering multiple factors, Cao Ya acted covertly, while Sun Wukong, on the surface, attracted the attention of certain important figures.
The two worked together, one in the open and one in the shadows, to turn the tables on the other.
So Sun Wukong stayed on Flower Fruit Mountain, observing all directions and ready to provide support at any time.
Pigsy went to Gao Village, and sometimes he would also go to Flower Fruit Mountain to see how things were developing.
Cao Ya concealed his presence, and with Sun Wukong's intervention, the secrets of heaven were obscured and the cause and effect were confused. Thus, he quietly traveled to the Eastern Continent without anyone knowing.
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The Earthly Immortal Realm is one of the Three Realms, and it is home to countless powerful beings.
Among them, Beiju Luzhou is a paradise for demons, while Nanzhanbuzhou is dominated by humans.
In Xiniu Hezhou, Buddhism is the most powerful force, but demons and monsters also occasionally appear.
This Eastern Continent is the most balanced, with demons, monsters, Buddhas, Taoists, and humans all having power, and none of them can occupy a dominant position in this continent.
Of course, Dongsheng Divine Continent, as one of the four major continents of the Earthly Immortal Realm, is also vast and rich in resources.
This place is home to human dynasties, clans ruled by super demons, and even demonic sects and sacred lands of Taoism and Buddhism.
In this era, the human dynasty that ruled the Eastern Continent was called "Shen".
The Great Shen Kingdom has been passed down for generations, spanning tens of thousands of years. Its national destiny has become relatively stable, but internal strife has become increasingly fierce.
The capital of the Great Shen Kingdom is the Divine Capital City, the most prosperous city in the Eastern Divine Continent, no less so than the Eastern Capital City of the Great Song Dynasty in the Southern Continent.
As for the towns in Beiju Luzhou and Xiniu Hezhou, they are much less developed.
In the capital city, there is a street called Ningrong Street, which is the territory of the Jia family.
The Jia family boasted two Dukes, namely the Duke of Ningguo and the Duke of Rongguo, both of whom had followed the founding emperor of the Great Shen Dynasty in conquering the country and made great contributions. As a result, they were richly rewarded, making the Jia family extremely prestigious and a renowned clan in the Great Shen Dynasty.
The Jia family, having risen to prominence in Jinling, was known as one of the four great families of Jinling, along with the Shi, Wang, and Xue families.
Initially, the Jia family was the most prominent, followed by the Shi family, then the Wang family, and finally the Xue family.
But time has passed, and tens of thousands of years is not a short time, even in the primordial world.
The heroes of previous generations have all passed away. Those who made great contributions went to the Fire Cloud Cave, while those who did not make great contributions went to other blessed lands to cultivate in seclusion, so as to avoid the backlash of human fortune and going mad!
That human fortune can propel emperors and generals to rise at an unimaginable speed, but it is not without its hidden dangers.
The backlash alone would cause headaches for powerful rulers of all dynasties, forcing them to abdicate even if they were unwilling, to prevent chaos.
As the saying goes, "The blessings of a virtuous person will last for five generations." No matter how abundant the legacy of one's ancestors may be, it will eventually dissipate over thousands of years.
The Jia family, due to the incompetence of its descendants, could barely maintain its existence in the second generation, but after the third generation...
The Jia family's reputation declined at an alarming rate.
Of the four great families, the Wang family was the most powerful, followed by the Jia family, but they were on par with the Shi family.
The Xue family, on the other hand, has always been very stable, consistently being the youngest of the four major families and serving as their money bag.
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When Cao Ya concealed his aura and, with the help of Sun Wukong, avoided the gazes of various immortals and Buddhas, arrived at the capital city of the Great Shen Kingdom, he overheard others talking about the Imperial Concubine's visit to her family.
"The Emperor, being compassionate, has issued a special decree allowing the Imperial Concubine to return home to visit her family."
"If we're talking about which family has the most grand and spectacular presence, it has to be the Jia family's Imperial Concubine! Consort Zhou and Imperial Concubine Wu have to come after them."
"Who can blame them? The Jia family, with two members holding high office, has rendered meritorious service to the country."
"Tsk tsk, if anyone could get some connection with the Jia family... that would be incredible!"
...
Everyone in the streets and alleys was talking about the strange things that had happened in the capital recently. Without a doubt, the Imperial Concubine's visit to her family had attracted almost all the attention.
The various families affiliated with the Imperial Concubine vied for power, but in the end, it seemed that the Jia family came out on top.
But is this really a good thing for the Jia family?
Judging from Cao Ya's observation of the people on Ningrong Street, at least all the members of the Jia family, including servants and dependents, believed that this was a joyous occasion!
These people all depended on the Jia family for their livelihood, to earn money, and to obtain resources for their cultivation.
They naturally wished the Jia family to be as strong as possible!
In the past, everyone was not stupid; they could all see the decline of the Jia family.
Now that there is finally hope for revival, there is joy and prosperity both inside and outside the country.
"A Quasi-Saint Immortal Formation?"
Cao Ya surveyed Ningrong Street, where the Ningguo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion came into view. The various mysteries within, including the immortal array personally set up by the two first-generation dukes, did not escape Cao Ya's discerning eye.
In a humane dynasty, the first generation after its founding is often the most formidable.
The founding monarchs generally possessed the power of quasi-saints, and during their reigns, they were among the best of the quasi-saint realm!
Because of their great contributions to the founding of the nation, even if they abdicate and no longer receive the blessing of human fortune, they can often maintain their quasi-saint level.
Similarly, the civil and military officials who founded the country were also very powerful, with many being Great Luo Immortals and some Quasi-Saints.
It will only gradually decline in later generations.
Not only the personal abilities of emperors and generals, but also the influence of human fortune after the decline of national power will weaken.
It is indeed possible that the two first-generation dukes of the Jia family, at their peak, with the help of human destiny, could rival Taoist cultivators who had just entered the Quasi-Saint realm.
Of course, after his abdication, it's highly likely that this will be Ronaldo's peak.
And it is subject to many restrictions.
If it weren't for these flaws, humanity would have been seized by all sorts of ruthless characters long ago!
The Three Sovereigns Daoist alone cannot stop the covetousness of so many Saint Realm experts.
Naturally, the immortal array constructed by the Duke of Ningguo and the Duke of Rongguo possessed the rank of Quasi-Saint.
And this is Ningrong Street's biggest trump card!
Even the grand formation in the capital city possesses the power of a quasi-saint at the pinnacle!
However, these secrets are crystal clear to the weak sage.
After all, the only sacred place for humanity is Fire Cloud Cave!
Dynasties throughout history may have built special blessed lands to accommodate emperors and generals who could not enter the Fire Cloud Cave, but their achievements certainly could not match those of the sages of the Fire Cloud Cave.
Furthermore, the overall environment is not as good as Huoyun Cave.
Having three or five quasi-saints in the lineup would be quite good.
Unlike Huoyun Cave, where there are double-digit numbers of weak saints below the Three Sovereigns Daoist in the Holy Realm.
As for Quasi-Saints... there are hundreds or even thousands of them!
Otherwise, Huoyun Cave would not be able to maintain its position as the number one holy land of humanity, and would be revered by all dynasties, who would not dare to violate the order established by Huoyun Cave.
"The strongest member of the Jia family right now is only the Great Luo, and there's only one of them! It should be Grandmother Jia."
"The rest of them did not reach the Great Luo."
Cao Ya had no intention of making a public appearance. Sun Wukong's actions had disrupted the heavenly order, so he wasn't meant to show off his divine power in front of others.
He knew very well that the number of immortals and demons who had been monitoring the Jia family, both openly and secretly, was quite large.
Among them are not only weak saints but also true primordial beings!
Who wouldn't be curious about the schemes of the Jade Emperor, the Taoist Master Taixu, and the Taoist Master Chixia?
If one's identity is exposed before a crucial moment, it can easily lead to trouble.
The so-called "using a plan against a plan"... it's not the right time yet.
"The two households, including direct and collateral relatives, plus nannies, stewards, stewards' wives, maids, servants, etc., numbered at least over a thousand people."
"The number of powerful figures' undercover agents among them... I'm afraid even the Jade Emperor couldn't say for sure!"
"Not to mention, there are definitely some powerful figures lurking in the capital city."
Cao Ya didn't make a big fuss, but after a rough deduction, he knew that the inside story was mysterious and the water was very deep.
Fortunately, he was already a weak saint, with formidable combat power, invincible among those of the same level!
Even if the Primordial Chaos truly descends, Sun Wukong, an ally of Flower Fruit Mountain, will immediately come to our aid!
With this confidence, Cao Ya proceeded in an orderly and unhurried manner.
"After the Imperial Concubine Yuan's visit to her family, the Grand View Garden, which was built to welcome her, was granted permission by the Imperial Concubine Yuan to allow the young ladies of the household, along with their maids, to move in there—well, Jia Baoyu was the only male among them, a green leaf amidst a sea of flowers."
Lin Daiyu's Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Xue Baochai's Hengwu Garden, and Jia Baoyu's Yihong Courtyard are all unique, occupying the spiritual veins of heaven and earth, filled with ethereal energy, and suitable for cultivating Taoism.
Yet even in such a beautiful setting, flowers fall and people wither away...
It can only be said that the Jade Emperor and his ilk used extremely ruthless methods in order to reap the rewards of the Great Dao!
Because this is the primordial era, the time scale is very long. After the Imperial Concubine Yuan's visit to her family, the time since the Jia family was "a vast expanse of white, truly clean" was not just three or five years, but often hundreds or thousands of years!
Cao Ya also strolled around Shenjing and felt somewhat emotional.
This was the first time he had ever toured the human world since he ascended to heaven.
To be precise, before ascending to heaven, he was only seeking a chance to become a celestial being. After obtaining the opportunity, he diligently cultivated himself, but never appreciated the splendor of the human world.
Cao Ya also discovered many experts in Shenjing City, all of whom, like him, had concealed their identities and were lingering there, plotting something.
However, those people did not notice Cao Ya's presence and only thought he was an ordinary person.
"My shoes are worn out, my hat is worn out..."
Suddenly, a song rang out on the street.
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