In a mountain range more than ten thousand li from the Celestial Continent, Jiang Ping'an chose an utterly inconspicuous peak.
The Celestial Continent was as vast as a continent, spanning over a hundred thousand li. As a Saint of the Celestial Race, John Zhao naturally lived within the first ring city at the center of the Celestial Continent. However, the Immeasurable Fishing Rod could fish as far as a hundred thousand li, so the distance was still sufficient.
After spending several days, Jiang Ping'an set up an illusion array on the mountain peak, concealing it from view.
While setting up the illusion array, he casually built a simple fishing platform atop the peak.
Once everything was ready, Jiang Ping'an sat on the fishing platform, brought out the Immeasurable Fishing Rod, took out the Longevity Peach, and finally began fishing.
Without hesitation, he hung the Longevity Peach on the Seven-Colored Fishing Hook. Then, gripping the Immeasurable Fishing Rod with both hands, he cast it toward the Celestial Continent.
The Seven-Colored Fishing Hook, carrying the Longevity Peach, flew several zhang before vanishing into the void, where it continued flying unseen toward the Celestial Continent.
Time flowed on, and Jiang Ping'an sat atop the mountain fishing for a year and over four months.
That day, the Immeasurable Fishing Rod suddenly sent out a divine-sense fluctuation. "The fish has taken the bait. Give me twice as much spiritual power, but not too much, or the fish will sense something wrong."
Overjoyed, Jiang Ping'an immediately focused and poured twice as much spiritual power into the Immeasurable Fishing Rod with both hands.
More than an hour later, Jiang Ping'an sensed a Saint's aura flying toward him from the direction of the Celestial Continent.
Jiang Ping'an brought out the Profound Yellow Pagoda and instructed, "Pagoda Grandfather, in