Primordial World

Anlan was at most a Quasi-Sage Peak, no matter how powerful he was. He was still some distance away from becoming a true Saint.

The Netherworld, inside the Hall of Reincarnation.

After Anlan and Great Emperor Wushi left, a trace of confusion and displeasure appeared on Houtu's face.

"These two are extraordinary. Great Emperor Wushi is mysterious and unfathomable, and his strength seems to surpass even that of Immortal King Anlan.

"And Anlan had just fought a Quasi-Sage and a Grand Unity Golden Immortal alone, all while withstanding heavenly punishment. His strength was equally not to be underestimated."

Houtu took a deep breath and thought to herself, It seems that Anlan is at least a Quasi-Sage-level powerhouse, isn't he?

"Why is Great Emperor Wushi's physical body so tough? Even a wondrous flame like One Flavor True Fire could not leave the slightest trace on him."

Although One Flavor True Fire was a branch of Samadhi True Fire, it was by no means an ordinary flame. Even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal would find it difficult to emerge unscathed when facing it.

In the Primordial World, mighty figures who could withstand One Flavor True Fire through physical strength alone were as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.

The strength of Great Emperor Wushi's physical body stirred waves in Houtu's heart. "Could it be that this Great Emperor Wushi has the bloodline of my Witch Clan flowing through his body?

"Other than the Witch Clan, how could such a tyrannical physique exist in this world?"

Within Wuzhuang Temple.

Zhenyuanzi sat upright inside the main hall, with Heaven on one side before him and Earth on the other.

This place was unlike an ordinary Daoist temple. There were no statues of the Three Pure Sages enshrined within.

He and the Three Pure Ones had been peers who discussed the Dao, and he had even debated the Dao with Grand Pure Laozi many times. If statues of the Three Pure Ones were set up here, it would instead appear that he was lowering his own status.

"What an extraordinary young man. I wonder where he found such mysterious powerhouses."

Zhenyuanzi pondered inwardly. He had been born at the beginning of the Primordial World, yet he had never heard of Anlan or Great Emperor Wushi.

And yet, the battle prowess of the two was actually no weaker than that of Primordial World Quasi-Sages! Such figures were certainly no ordinary people.

Zhenyuanzi already had a guess in his heart—they most likely did not come from the Primordial World, but from other worlds. They might even have come from a foreign heaven and earth born within the Chaos.

The Chaos was boundless. How could it contain only the Primordial World?

"I only wonder what means that young man used to bring them into the Primordial World."

The Heavenly Court, Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

The Jade Emperor watched the departing figures of Great Emperor Wushi and Anlan, and his heart relaxed slightly.

His gaze fell upon the scene of Qingshan City reflected in the Haotian Mirror, and he remained silent for a long time.

"Great Heavenly Venerate."

Taibai Jinxing stepped forward and bowed. "The matter is over."

The Jade Emperor let out a soft breath. With a wave of his hand, the Haotian Mirror sank into his body. This mirror was a treasure for severing the Three Corpses, and he had always nurtured it at his side.

"Everyone, speak your minds. Tell me your views on Great Emperor Wushi and Anlan."

As soon as he said this, the expressions of the gods in the hall varied, all of them deep in thought.

Just then, news came from Tongming Hall that Jade Rabbit had emerged from seclusion, and her cultivation had reached the True Immortal realm!

"Please report to the Great Heavenly Venerate. Jade Rabbit wishes to borrow the South Heaven Gate to travel to the Earthly Immortal Realm."

Jade Rabbit looked toward the divine official inside Tongming Hall and spoke slowly.

After hearing this, the divine official turned and left. Jade Rabbit, meanwhile, adapted to her newfound strength, and a smile appeared at the corners of her lips.

"This deal is profitable no matter how I look at it."

The divine official entered Lingxiao Treasure Hall and bowed to the Jade Emperor.

"Great Heavenly Venerate, Jade Rabbit requests that the South Heaven Gate be opened so she may travel to the Earthly Immortal Realm."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor drew a slight breath, and waves stirred in his heart.

Previously, Jade Rabbit had reported that Seventh Princess had appeared in the area around Qingshan City.

Now, the Jade Emperor was worried. If Seventh Princess had any dealings with Su Yang, the storyteller in that inn, Jade Rabbit alone would probably have difficulty handling the situation.

Thus, he spoke, "Is the Great God of the Three Altars present?"

As his voice fell, Nezha's brows furrowed slightly among the crowd, but he still stepped forward.

Now that he held an official position in the Heavenly Court, he could not openly disobey the Jade Emperor's command, even if he was unwilling.

Nezha stepped forward and asked, "May I know what the Great Heavenly Venerate commands?"

The Jade Emperor said slowly, "You will travel to the Earthly Immortal Realm with Jade Rabbit. She will tell you the specifics."

Nezha pondered briefly before finally cupping his fists and accepting. "As you command."

Nezha turned and walked out of Lingxiao Treasure Hall. Among the crowd, his father, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, wore a somewhat solemn expression.

Inside the inn, the way everyone looked at Su Yang had already changed.

He was no longer merely a storyteller. He seemed more like a lofty existence high above them.

Who could dispel heavenly tribulation with a single sentence?

Su Yang had done it!

Faced with a Grand Unity Golden Immortal's provocation, who else could respond calmly and have someone come suppress him?

Su Yang had done so with ease.

Even the Grand Unity Golden Immortal's close friend, a Quasi-Sage powerhouse, had been easily dealt with by Great Emperor Wushi, whom Su Yang had invited.

Everyone now understood clearly that Su Yang was absolutely no ordinary person.

When Changxi saw that the matter had come to an end and Su Yang was safe and sound, she inexplicably felt relieved.

It was as though the heavy stone weighing on her heart had finally landed.

Xi He noticed Changxi's expression and could not help glancing at her. She then sighed softly, her face filled with helplessness.

She vaguely felt that if Changxi continued coming here so frequently to listen to Su Yang tell stories, it would not be long before Changxi was completely captivated by him.

Third Holy Mother looked at Su Yang, curiosity surfacing in her eyes.

He clearly looked like an ordinary mortal, so why could he draw so many powerful figures to appear?

Immortal King Anlan and the later Great Emperor Wushi were both top figures in the Primordial World.

Yet they were all willing to act for Su Yang, even at the cost of opposing the Heavenly Dao.

And Immortal King Anlan actually showed no more reverence toward the Heavenly Dao than Su Yang did.

He had uttered such audacious words as, "Slay all Immortal Kings and destroy the Nine Heavens," and even proclaimed, "If I want Heaven to exist, Heaven cannot be absent; if I want Heaven gone, Heaven cannot remain"—shocking declarations that defied the heavens!

Compared with what Su Yang had said earlier when provoking the Heavenly Dao, this was simply arrogant to the extreme.

Yet even so, Immortal King Anlan remained safe and sound. After dealing with the trouble, he had drifted away, his whereabouts unknown.

Third Holy Mother looked at Su Yang, unable to keep the question from rising in her heart: what kind of person was he?

It was not only her. Many of the immortals present were also watching Su Yang, their eyes filled with curiosity and astonishment.

The demon kings of the demon race were even more fervent at this moment, as though they had seen hope.

If they could gain this person's assistance, perhaps the demon race could restore its former glory and even recreate the prosperity of the ancient Witch-Demon Era!

But then they thought of how Su Yang was a member of the human race. Why would he be willing to help the demon race rise again?

Nuwa looked at Su Yang's calm and unhurried demeanor and nodded slightly, admiring him greatly.

"This young man is hiding quite a few secrets. But it does not matter. Sooner or later, I will uncover them one by one."

"When that time comes, I would like to see just how many unknown matters you are still hiding."

Nuwa recalled Immortal King Anlan's earlier appearance, then thought of Great Emperor Wushi, and her interest in Su Yang grew even stronger.

She had even considered taking him back to Wa Huang Palace, but she immediately understood that this was unrealistic.

At this moment, who knew how many mighty figures throughout the three realms were watching this inn in Qingshan City, secretly observing everything taking place here?

If she truly took Su Yang away, she would not fear the others, but the one in Zixiao Palace would certainly come personally to question her.

If that happened, things would become troublesome.

Nuwa did not care about the opinions of others, nor did she fear pressure from the other Saints. However, the one in Zixiao Palace was her master, so she ultimately had to maintain a measure of respect.

Silence filled the inn. Black Emperor stared at Su Yang, a trace of doubt flashing through his eyes.