Chapter 319 Mission 2
Tongtian was also having a tough time. His second brother had been thoroughly humiliated by their master, and Tongtian was also blamed by his master, who imposed a ban on him, strictly forbidding him from approaching the Heavenly Court. He felt like he hadn't seen Chang Hao for a long time.
Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals were somewhat confused. What kind of mission was this? In fact, apart from Tongtian, they did not want to take orders from others.
Since their master rarely gave them orders, the four of them instinctively didn't want to miss this opportunity, so they remained silent and tacitly agreed to seek positions in the Heavenly Court.
“This is a prerequisite for whether you can complete the task assigned by your master,” Tongtian did not think his disciples would dare to disobey his orders. “After you successfully enter the Heavenly Court, I will tell you the real task.”
In other words, if one cannot infiltrate the Heavenly Court, one will not be able to receive a mission from one's master.
"This disciple will do everything in his power to enter the Heavenly Court." Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals were practically vowing that day that they would do whatever it took to infiltrate the Heavenly Court.
"Very good. Your master awaits your good news. Do not be foolish enough to reveal your sect, and do not tell anyone the mission I have assigned you." Tongtian applauded his own quick thinking. If he could know Chang Hao's movements at any time and then show it to his second brother, his second brother would be in a much better mood.
"Disciples will remember this and will not dare to reveal the slightest word." For the first time, feeling that their master had entrusted them with an important task, Zhao Gongming and the other three wished they could use all their skills to enter the Heavenly Court immediately.
“Very good,” Tongtian took out four lotus seeds and transformed them into four jade pendants, which he then bestowed upon the four people. “These treasures can conceal the pure aura that you have developed through cultivation and obscure the secrets of heaven.”
Unless one possesses the level of cultivation of a master like myself, one can only obtain false information. Remember, the jade pendant must never leave your body; otherwise, it will surely bring disaster.
"Disciples will obey Master's orders." Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals bowed and left Jin'ao Island as instructed by their master.
The four were full of ambition, but reality dealt them a heavy blow. They wanted to enter the Heavenly Court, but dared not use their sect's connections, which meant they had no connections at all. They also missed the Heavenly Court's once-in-a-millennium assessment channel for all living beings in the primordial world. How could they possibly sneak in?
Zhao Gongming stood not far from the South Heavenly Gate, staring at it and pondering how to enter the Heavenly Court. His expression was serious, and he carried both the aloofness of someone born under a sage and the stern aura he exuded when disciplining his fellow disciples...
Not to mention the Three Immortals of Sanxiao. Even though they have different personalities, as highly skilled fairies, how could they manage the chaotic junior brothers and sisters in the outer sect without a cold and strict aura? They are not the eldest senior brother.
When Di Jun saw it, his eyes lit up. What could this be called? Obtaining something without any effort at all.
However, he needed to investigate the origins of these people, divine their fortunes, and determine whether they had any connection with the Heavenly Court.
Di Jun doesn't accept just anyone. If someone with ill intentions were to infiltrate, wouldn't that cause trouble for Xiao Shi?
Having seen through the illusions, Di Jun is no longer fixated on the demon race, but instead on pleasing his son, making the restoration of their father-son relationship his top priority.
"What brings you four fellow Daoists here?" Di Jun subtly sized up the four, noting that they were all handsome men.
If their origins are legitimate, Dijun wouldn't mind taking them on a tour of the Heavenly Court. Depending on Xiao Shi's reaction, he could then decide whether to keep them by his side and assign them minor positions. If this could divert Xiao Shi and Xiao Er's attention, it would be worthwhile.
"Fellow Daoist, I am Zhao Gongming. Greetings." Zhao Gongming returned the greeting. "These are my three younger sisters, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao. We, the four of us, are wandering cultivators from the primordial world. We admire the illustrious reputation of the Heavenly Court and wish to serve it, but unfortunately, we cannot find the way in."
"Oh? Really?" Di Jun was half-believing and half-doubting. He knew that these people wanted to serve the Heavenly Court, otherwise he wouldn't have let him meet them in front of the South Heavenly Gate. But whether they truly admired the Heavenly Court was still up for debate.
"I cultivate in Luofu Cave on Mount Emei, while my three younger sisters reside on the Three Immortal Islands. My siblings and I usually live in seclusion, cultivating in seclusion and never concerning ourselves with worldly affairs. However, now that we are too still to think about anything else, we are eager to experience some trials, which is why we have come to the Heavenly Court, but..."
But? Di Jun raised an eyebrow, waiting quietly for what would follow.
Zhao Gongming said with difficulty, “I’m not afraid of being laughed at by you, fellow Daoists. We think our cultivation is decent enough and we’d like to take up a position in the Heavenly Court, but because we don’t usually contact the outside world, we can’t find the way in. It’s difficult.”
The three immortals nodded in unison, agreeing.
As the master of the Hetu and Luoshu, Di Jun was also well-versed in divination and fortune-telling. He secretly performed some divination on the four people and also divined their fortune. Looking at the hexagram, Di Jun breathed a sigh of relief.
It's fate, it really is fate. These four were born to enter the Heavenly Court.
"I also cherish talent. Although I would like to recommend you, the rules of heaven are strict and I cannot act on my own initiative. However, I cannot bear to disappoint you four young friends," Di Jun pretended to be in a difficult position.
"Ben Yu?" Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals' eyes lit up. They had encountered a lucky star. Even if they were ignorant, Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals knew that the Heavenly Emperor and the Four Emperors all referred to themselves as "Ben Yu".
Di Jun seemed to have a sudden inspiration, "I've got it! Why don't I take you with me for the time being and make you my star officials? You can wait for the right opportunity. If you catch the eye of the Heavenly Emperor, you can be promoted immediately."
Although Emperor Dijun, the Ziwei Emperor, did not have much real power, it was still very easy for him to add a few servants to his side.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. We four siblings would be more than happy to receive such a gift." Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals were filled with anticipation. If it were the one from Taiwei Palace, all the better.
Di Jun was secretly pleased. They were quite clever. Even if they didn't meet his son's expectations, they wouldn't upset him. If they could distract his son from some of his heartache, then these people would have come in handy.
Emperor Jun immediately led the four into the Heavenly Court, temporarily placing them under the jurisdiction of the Ziwei Palace. He planned to handle memorials in the next few days and then take them to make an appearance...
Meanwhile, Nuwa in the Nuwa Palace received a new letter from Wudang. Upon seeing Wudang's description of her first impression of Yuanshi Tianzun, she couldn't sit still any longer.
No, something's not right here...
Chang Hao and Yuanshi absolutely cannot make any mistakes. She hasn't gotten her red embroidered ball back yet. If it gets turned to ashes by Yuanshi Tianzun in a fit of rage, she will suffer a huge loss.
Nuwa didn't even have time to ask the Azure Phoenix and Azure Bird to arrange a carriage before rushing straight to the Heavenly Court to check on the situation.
Her only hope of getting the red embroidered ball back was this. If she had known this would happen, she should have rushed to confront Chang Hao immediately instead of waiting for Yuan Shi's anger to subside.
Now, getting the red embroidered ball back from Yuanshi Tianzun is even more uncertain.
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