Heavenly Court.
The Jade Emperor, Queen Mother, and the Seven Fairies had stayed with Zhang Yifan for over a month before leaving and returning.
On this day, Yang Jian set out from Meishan and arrived at the Heavenly Court.
On the way, Yang Jian had been pondering what his Heavenly Emperor uncle was planning.
The Journey to the West team had been stuck at Lion Camel Ridge for over two months, unable to move forward.
At first, everyone thought it was the Saint's clone, Grand Supreme Elder Laozi, making trouble. But as the rumors spread, they changed.
Rumors began to circulate in the Primordial Era that the mastermind behind this was his own uncle, the ruler of the Heavenly Court, Haotian Shangdi, also known as the Jade Emperor, Great Celestial Venerable.
His trip to the Heavenly Court this time was also to probe for information, to see what attitude they had towards the Journey to the West team.
After all, Yang Jian still had a role to play in the later tribulations of the Journey to the West team.
How to proceed and how to gauge the situation depended on his uncle, the Jade Emperor's, views and attitude.
Upon entering the South Heaven Gate, Yang Jian flew towards the Jade Emperor's palace.
In the Heavenly Court, the seven fairy princesses were playing and frolicking. Suddenly, they saw dark clouds rolling in across the sky above the Heavenly Court and couldn't help but look over.
"Oh, it's Brother Yang Jian," exclaimed the Eldest Fairy Tianshou.
"Quick, quick, hide! Let's set up a magic formation and play a trick on him," Second Fairy Tianyang cheerfully called out to her sisters, urging them to hide.
Hearing this, it was clear they planned to tease Yang Jian.
"Alright! Yang Jian always puts on a stern face and bullies us. Let's see how we can trick him this time! Hee hee hee," Seventh Fairy Tianyu chimed in with her mischievous spirit, clearly enjoying the prospect of some fun.
And so, the seven fairies set up a magic formation and concealed themselves.
Yang Jian was riding the clouds when suddenly the scenery before his eyes changed. Gone was the ethereal, melodious, and crane-filled Heavenly Court. Instead, it transformed into a bizarre and whimsical scene.
Seeing this, Yang Jian's lips curled. He naturally knew what was going on.
It was those mischievous sisters again.
This wasn't the first time. Every time he came to the Heavenly Court, they would pull a stunt like this. He was already used to it.
"Alright, brother has urgent matters to discuss with the Jade Emperor, so I can't play with you all for now," Yang Jian said with a shake of his head and a smile, preparing to leave.
"Hmph, brother says nice things, but it's us who are playing with you, not the other way around. If you have the ability, then break through the formation and leave," the Seventh Fairy pouted. Was Yang Jian really playing with them?
Clearly, they were playing with him.
"Then, I'll have to put in some effort," Yang Jian chuckled, speechless.
"You can use your full strength, or I'll turn you into a little dog," the Seventh Fairy said indignantly.
"Okay," Yang Jian nodded.
Using his full strength wouldn't be difficult.
He could break this formation in an instant. Not only break the formation, but he might even hurt these seven sisters.
Never mind, he'd just use thirty percent of his power.
With that thought, Yang Jian mobilized thirty percent of his magical power to charge the formation.
"Hmm?" Yang Jian raised an eyebrow.
What was going on? Previously, twenty percent of his power was enough to shatter this grand formation, but today, even with thirty percent, it remained completely still?
So, Yang Jian continued to exert more force.
Forty percent, Fifty percent, Sixty percent.
"Hmm, what's the situation?" Yang Jian's brows furrowed.
This wasn't right, something was definitely not right.
It was already sixty percent of his power!
This grand formation was still completely unmoving.
In just a few short years, had the strength of these seven girls increased so dramatically?
They were only at the Earth Immortal level before.
But he was a late-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, a top-tier expert in the Primordial Era!
However, he didn't know that after this past month, three of these seven girls had achieved the Grand Unity Golden Immortal fruit status with Zhang Yifan. Some were early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortals, and some were peak Golden Immortals, their strength already top-tier.
No, if this continued, he might become a laughingstock for these seven girls.
Therefore, Yang Jian continued to exert more force.
Seventy percent, Eighty percent, Ninety percent!
"I refuse to believe it!"
Yang Jian's old face turned red, and his strength erupted instantly.
Ten percent!
Boom!
The immense magical power clashed with the formation, and a massive shockwave and sound spread throughout the Heavenly Court.
"What happened? Did someone attack the Heavenly Court?"
The on-duty celestial officials exchanged glances. But when they saw the disturbance was coming from the Heavenly Court's temporary palace, the Heavenly Court's harem, a forbidden zone of the Heavenly Court where ordinary people were not allowed to approach, they didn't pry further.
However, it didn't stop them from peeking in that direction.
"Good, very good! You've all made great progress."
Yang Jian was astonished. He hadn't expected these seven girls to be so much stronger than he imagined!
At the same time, he was also very curious about what kind of fortuitous encounters these seven girls had to have their realms elevated to such a level in such a short period. It was simply unbelievable.
He suspected only the methods of Saints could achieve such a result.
"Of course! Hehe. Brother Yang Jian, you should surrender quickly. Otherwise, you'll turn into a little dog later." Eldest Fairy Tianshou replied with a giggle.
"Hmph, that's not necessarily true."
Yang Jian stood tall, his expression resolute. He had never surrendered before!
Even when facing the ruler of the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor, he had never truly surrendered.
"Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, activate!" Yang Jian softly shouted, circulating his cultivation technique.
Although he had used ten percent of his strength just now, he hadn't used his cultivation technique's divine abilities. Now he was unleashing them all.
"Sisters, let's join in."
"Okay!"
The Seven Fairies didn't hesitate either and began circulating their cultivation techniques.
In an instant, thunder roared, and immortal light exploded.
The entire Heavenly Court was shaken by continuous rumbling, and immortal energy surged incessantly, drawing the attention of many celestial gods.
They wanted to see who was fighting in the Heavenly Court with such impunity.
Even some reclusive powerful figures in the Primordial Era world couldn't help but open their eyes at this moment and look towards the Heavenly Court.
After all, the last time the Heavenly Court was this lively was five hundred years ago, when that Monkey Sun wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace.
But what was this new spectacle?
Was the Heavenly Court playing along with someone again?
Heavenly Court.
After an hour of fierce fighting, Yang Jian was defeated.
The formation dissipated, and the Seven Fairies revealed themselves.
"Hahahahaha! Brother Yang Jian, you're so cute, hahahahaha."
Seeing Yang Jian transformed into a little dog with three eyes and a small bell, like a mascot, the Seven Fairies couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Even the celestial officials who witnessed this scene couldn't help but laugh, but they quickly suppressed it.
They knew Yang Jian, this formidable god, was not to be trifled with.
Meanwhile, Yang Jian was utterly bewildered.
Who am I, where am I?
How could I have lost?
Why did they become so powerful?
What in the world is going on!
The gods of the Heavenly Court were even more shocked.
Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing frowned deeply.
Golden Spirit Holy Mother and Wudang Holy Mother also narrowed their eyes.
The principal gods of various departments in the Heavenly Court also turned their heads, their surprised exclamations rising.
Even Grand Supreme Elder Laozi opened his eyes and glanced over, deep in thought.
"When did the seven little princesses become so strong? Several of them have reached the cultivation of Grand Unity Golden Immortal? The others seem on the verge of breaking through as well."
The powerful figures among the Heavenly Court gods all turned their heads.
"The Heavenly Court, this Heaven, is about to undergo changes."
The great figures in the Heavenly Court lamented inwardly.
"Oh, this is interesting." In Wuzhuang Temple, the Ancestor of Earthly Immortals, Great Immortal Zhenyuan, murmured to himself with a subtle tone.
"Strange, how did these girls break through so quickly? What kind of fortuitous encounters did they have?" South Sea Guanyin was full of curiosity and pondered with lowered brows.
The seven fairies were unaware of the thoughts of these powerful figures; they were simply playing.
And deep within the Heavenly Court's palaces, the Jade Emperor, reclining on his throne, tapped his fingers lightly on the dragon chair, a faint smile playing on his lips: "These are truly my good daughters. Heavenly Court gods, let's see how you will choose!"
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