The Great Sages' Olive Branches

"Young friend, to have earned the favor of the Great God Hou Yi is truly a blessing. Would you be willing to come to my Changsheng Hall?" With a flash of his eyes, the Great Sage Changsheng spoke to Zhuge Xiang, extending an olive branch. Since the Great God Hou Yi had personally recognized Zhuge Xiang's talent, no one dared to attack him in public. Therefore, the Great Sage Changsheng wanted to recruit him. If Zhuge Xiang joined his ranks, wouldn't the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow also be under his control?

"I'm mistaken. My Ziwei Great Hall is currently lacking a palace guard general. I wonder if this young friend would be interested?" As the Great Sage Changsheng finished speaking, the others also realized what was going on, and the Great Emperor of Ziwei hurriedly said.

The Great Emperor Ziwei immediately offered the position of Palace Guard General. Although it was only a general, the Palace Guard General was someone who would accompany the Great Sage Ziwei year-round, and their status was similar to that of the head of the Imperial Palace guards in the Cultivation World.

"My Qinghua Hall has many trivial matters to attend to, and I have no time to deal with them. I wonder if you would be willing to accompany me and share my burdens?" The Great Sage Qinghua offered an even greater temptation. Following the Great Sage and helping him manage the affairs under the Qinghua Great Hall's influence would be equivalent to the position of prime minister of Cultivation World empire, which is second only to the emperor.

The Great Sage, one after another, eagerly extended olive branches, making the nearby immortals and generals quite envious. It had never before happened that several Great Sages were vying for one person. However, given that he possessed the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, and was considered the representative of the Great God Hou Yi, such treatment was quite reasonable.

After Great God Hou Yi's bestowal of blessings upon all living beings in the Three Realms and Six Paths, who would dare disrespect his representative? His transcendent status, combined with the high-ranking and powerful presence of the Four Emperors, makes them truly extraordinary.

Watching the three Great Sages, Changsheng, Ziwei, and Qinghua, trying to win over Zhuge Xiang with their words, the Jade Emperor remained silent, instead gazing at Zhuge Xiang in deep thought. Although Zhuge Xiang had not reached the Immortal-Demon level, his strength was not weak. The Jade Emperor could naturally see that his strength far exceeded what cultivation level could measure.

However, given his strength, he couldn't possibly be an unknown figure in the Immortal Realm. So why have I never known his identity? Even Ziwei, Changsheng, and Qinghua seem unaware of him. Why is that?

If he were a member of the Immortal Realm, with such strength, he couldn't possibly be unknown. However, if he ascended to the heavens, his strength hasn't reached the Immortal-Demon level. Therefore, in the eyes of the Jade Emperor Great Sage, Zhuge Xiang's origins are a mystery. Since it's difficult to determine whether he is a member of the Immortal Realm, there's naturally no need to rush to win him over.

Faced with the eager attempts of several Great Sages to win him over, and the envious glances from Marshal Tianpeng and the others, Zhuge Xiang was honestly a little vain. After all, these were Great Sage! But at the same time, Zhuge Xiang also had a headache and, in the end, had to politely decline their offers.

Should he join the ranks of the Great Sage? Zhuge Xiang hasn't decided yet. He'll wait until he ascends to immortality to think about it. Right now, his priority is to go to the Dragon Clan.

"Very well, since you have important matters to attend to, we will not keep you any longer. This is my Jade Emperor Token. If you have time in the future, you can use it to come to the Lingxiao Palace to find me." Seeing that Zhuge Xiang had politely declined the Ziwei Great Sage one by one, the Jade Emperor Great Sage knew that he would not join any side, at least not now. Therefore, he did not extend an olive branch, but simply took out a jade-colored token and handed it to Zhuge Xiang.

"Don't rush to refuse. Although I killed that wicked woman Chang'e, I also took a share of your Merit. I feel Guilt. You shouldn't deny me even a chance to make amends, right?" Before Zhuge Xiang could even utter his refusal, the Jade Emperor Great Sage spoke first, cutting off Zhuge Xiang's words.

"Very well then, thank you, Great Sage." Hearing the words of the Jade Emperor Great Sage, Zhuge Xiang knew he couldn't refuse, so he simply nodded and put away the Jade Emperor Token.

Zhuge Xiang has no intention of joining any faction for the time being. Since the Great Sage Ziwei could also see this, after the matter was settled, the Great Sage exchanged a few words with Zhuge Xiang and then left one after another, tearing through space.

"Thank you, fellow immortal. If it weren't for your clarification, the injustice I suffered might never have been cleared in this lifetime..." After the four Great Sages had all left, Marshal Tianpeng finally dared to step forward and speak.

"Not at all, it was just a small favor," Zhuge Xiang with a faint smile and a shake of his head.

Today, facing the four Great Sage vying for the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, Zhuge Xiang proceeded with extreme caution, knowing that the slightest misstep would result in his annihilation. However, high risk comes with high reward, and because the four Great Sages were hindering each other, the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow ultimately fell into his hands.

"For you, it may be a small matter that requires no effort, but for me, it is of great importance. Such a favor, whether as an apology for the previous mistake or as a way to repay the kindness, you should come to my camp so that I can properly thank you," Zhuge Xiang said calmly, but Marshal Tianpeng shook his head and said solemnly.

"I appreciate the Marshal's kindness, but I do have urgent business to attend to at the Dragon Clan. I will come to bother you again when I have the chance," Zhuge Xiang replied, showing no intention of staying. He was merely a passerby in the Immortal Realm, and he would deal with everything later.

"In that case, I won't insist you stay. If you have the chance in the future, you must come to my camp." Seeing that Zhuge Xiang was really eager to leave, Marshal Tianpeng had no intention of forcing him to stay.

The other Four Generals, along with the immortals, also greeted Zhuge Xiang and then departed. Today, they had witnessed a momentous event: the news that Great God Hou Yi, Chang'e, and Zhuge Xiang had gained Great God Hou Yi's approval would soon spread throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths.

"That was really dangerous," Mo Lingna said to Zhuge Xiang after Marshal Tianpeng and the others had left. The four Great Sages were indeed like four mountains. Fortunately, they escaped unharmed, and Zhuge Xiang even obtained the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow and became the representative of the Great God Hou Yi.

"The spokesperson for the Great God Hou Yi? This title is only useful in the Immortal Realm. It's not very useful in places like the Demon Realm or the Asura Path, especially in the Cultivation World, where they don't care so much," Zhuge Xiang said with a smile, shaking his head. He didn't think he was any different just because he was the Hou Yi's Divine Spokesperson.

"Ding, quest 'Innocence Name' completed, reward: Level +1, random Skill level +1."

"Ding! Skill' Heavenly Flying Immortal' level +1."

"Ding! Level increased by 1, 1 Skill Point gained, current cultivation level is at the Sixth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage."

A continuous stream of system notifications rang in Zhuge Xiang's mind. After proving Marshal Tianpeng's Innocence, the rewards for the previously triggered mission arrived. In addition to his cultivation level increasing to the Sixth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage, Zhuge Xiang's Heavenly Flying Immortal Skill also leveled up. This astonished Zhuge Xiang. Heavenly Flying Immortal was already the highest level of Perfection Level; how could it have leveled up again?

Heavenly Flying Immortal (???): Requires contact with the Immortal Realm Will. Attack power +350%. 70% chance to immerse the target in Sword Intent, preventing them from using Skill or treasures to block Sword Moves. 20% chance to instantly kill targets no more than two minor realms higher than the user. Consumes 8200 MP. Cooldown 300 seconds.

Looking at the Skill information for "Flying Heavenly Flying Immortal," Zhuge Xiang was stunned. Surpassing the "Perfection Level" level, the damage of "Flying Immortal from Heavenly Flying Immortal" had increased from 250% to 350%. Moreover, the probability of being unable to keep a low profile while immersed in Sword Intent had increased from 50% to 70%, and the probability of instant kill had also doubled to 20%. As a result, the Skill "Flying Heavenly Flying Immortal" had become Zhuge Xiang's greatest killing move.

When Tribulation Crossing Realm, he could instantly kill powerful beings at the Immortal-Demon level. Now that Zhuge Xiang's cultivation has reached the Great Accomplishment Stage, doesn't that mean he can even instantly kill Great Emperor? Moreover, a 20% probability is already quite high.

"Husband, what's wrong? Have you had some kind of epiphany?" Seeing Zhuge Xiang's dazed expression and sensing that Zhuge Xiang cultivation had improved by a level, Mo Lingna asked.

"Well, I do have some ideas," Zhuge Xiang said with a smile after hearing Mo Lingna's words. Then, the two of them did not stop and continued to fly deeper into the Heavenly River, heading straight for the place where the Dragon Clan was located. Without the obstruction of Marshal Tianpeng's 100,000 Water Soldiers, Zhuge Xiang and Mo Lingna naturally had no obstacles.

In the Immortal Realm Lingxiao Palace Lingxiao Palace, the various immortals and Emperor Lord stood on both sides, discussing in hushed tones. The Jade Emperor Great Sage had suddenly departed from his Imperial Throne and had not yet returned, leaving them filled with suspicion and wondering what urgent matter had occurred.

However, just as the various celestial Emperor Lord were whispering among themselves, space flashed, and the Jade Emperor Great Sage returned to the Lingxiao Palace. After sitting down on his Imperial Throne, he said calmly, "Where are the Thousand-Mile Eye Favorable-Wind Ear?"

"Your Majesty, I am here!" As the Jade Emperor Great Sage spoke, two immortals in the Lingxiao Palace stepped forward and respectfully greeted him.

Look at these two immortals, they are exceptionally gifted. One of them has double pupils in his eyes that shine brightly, while the other has a pair of huge ears that twitch constantly, as if he can hear the voices of the Three Realms and Six Paths.

"The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow has resurfaced and been obtained by a mysterious person. You two, pay close attention; I need to know everything about him," the Jade Emperor Great Sage said calmly.

The Jade Emperor's words were like a thunderclap out of nowhere, causing gasps of astonishment to rise and fall Lingxiao Palace. The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, rumored to be the most powerful weapon in the Three Realms and Six Paths, who wouldn't be awestruck?

"As you command!" Upon hearing the words of the Jade Emperor Great Sage, Thousand-Mile Eye and Favorable-Wind Ear were also greatly alarmed. They nodded solemnly in response and respectfully withdrew, knowing the importance of this matter.

Not only Lingxiao Palace, but almost simultaneously, Changsheng Hall, Qinghua Great Hall and Ziwei Great Hall Lingxiao Palace did the same thing, sending suitable experts to monitor Zhuge Xiang's movements.