Chapter 415
The celestial guard took the token, glanced at the identity token at Yang Di's waist, then returned it to him, saying indifferently, "Wait a moment."
After saying that, he turned and left.
This scene was also witnessed by many immortals who were blocked outside the palace.
"Who is this person? He seems to be able to persuade the guards?"
"I've been waiting for eight years, and they've always said the Immortal King is in seclusion. How could this person possibly get in?"
"Everyone, I've heard that when the Immortal King goes into seclusion, an Immortal Lord temporarily takes over his duties. Why can't we go see the Immortal Lord?"
"You just arrived, right? You think you can see the Immortal Lord just because you can't see the Immortal King? Go find the Immortal Lord, but he's in seclusion. He's basically ignoring you wherever you go. What can you do about it?"
Amidst the lively discussion...
The guards returned.
At this moment, a gentle smile appeared on the guard's face.
"Fellow Daoist, you've been waiting long, please come in!"
Upon hearing this...
Xiao Minghuang and his two companions bowed to the guards and entered the Immortal King's Palace.
Seeing this scene.
The many visiting immortals who had not yet left were discussing it animatedly.
"This... they actually let them in!"
"Who are these three people?"
"This is not fair!"
"We've all waited eight years, why should they get to see the Immortal Lord first?"
The immortals were indignant and filled with righteous indignation.
The guard frowned, scanning the area. "Distance is strictly forbidden on the grounds of the Immortal King Court. Considering your violation, we will temporarily waive the law. Leave immediately! If you disobey again, you will be severely punished!"
As they spoke, the guards' aura suddenly erupted, sweeping across the entire Immortal King Court like a storm.
Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from the guards, everyone shuddered and dared not utter another sound.
In complete silence.
Someone said:
"What kind of bullshit Immortal King Immortal King Court is this? Bah!"
The moment the words left his mouth.
The guard's eyes suddenly turned blood red, and a murderous aura spread out, enveloping the person who had spoken.
In an instant.
Spatial oscillation.
Immediately afterwards.
Rumble--
A colossal cauldron descended from the sky, carrying an incredibly terrifying pressure, and crashed heavily onto the shouting man!
"No!"
The man was terrified and resisted frantically.
Unfortunately, this giant cauldron was far too enormous.
The moment it fell, the void seemed to freeze, time itself stopped, and all struggles seemed futile. The man was crushed to pieces, his body and soul annihilated, without even a scream.
The crowd gasped, falling silent in fear!
"Disrespecting the Celestial King is a crime punishable by death!"
The guard said coldly.
There was no pity, no sadness, no pride, and no disdain in his eyes, as if he had just crushed an insignificant ant.
Seeing this scene.
No one dared to utter a single word, and they all scattered like birds and beasts.
Xiao Minghuang, who had already entered the Immortal King's Palace, was naturally unaware of everything that happened outside the palace.
Upon entering the Immortal King's Palace, attendants greeted them, inquired about their purpose, and then led the three deeper into the palace.
The three passed through a series of magnificent palaces and finally arrived at the inner area of the Immortal King's Palace.
Every plant and tree here exudes an extraordinary charm.
Pavilions, terraces, carved railings, jade steps, rocks, and flowing water... every landscape, building, and object is exquisite and beautiful, like a work of art.
In the center of this area, a river hundreds of feet wide flows through it. The water is clear and transparent, as bright as jade, and has a crystal-clear luster. It is obviously not an ordinary thing.
"That's Immortal Spring!"
Fang Nan's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed softly.
She never imagined that the Celestial King's Palace would contain such a beautiful Immortal Spring, filled with Immortal Qi mist and otherworldly energy, like a fairyland.
In the lakes surrounding Immortal Spring, all kinds of rare birds and animals swim and play, butterflies flutter and dance, creating a beautiful and auspicious scene.
On the lakeside sat rows of beautiful young women, their clothes fluttering, their long skirts flowing, their faces lovely, like goddesses from the heavens.
At this moment, they are playing music, and the elegant and melodious sounds intertwine in the air, making this place seem like a fairyland.
"Those must be Immortal Music Envoys from the Celestial King's Palace, who only perform at banquets among the Celestial Kings. I never imagined I would be able to hear their celestial music today; it is truly an honor!"
Yang Di sighed.
As the music entered his ears, Xiao Minghuang felt his own Dao extend outwards a little further.
Fang Nan's transformation was even more astonishing; he was instantly infused with Immortal Qi, breaking through several tribulations!
At this moment.
A boy and a girl fell from the sky.
The boy was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with delicate features, red lips, and white teeth; he looked like a beautiful girl.
The girl was about seven or eight years old, with delicate features and snow-white skin, like a porcelain doll, and was very endearing.
"Greetings, young master and young lady!"
The Immortal Music Envoys immediately stood up, bowed, and respectfully greeted the guests.
"No need for formalities!"
The little girl's eyes suddenly lit up. She waved her little hand, skipped over to Xiao Minghuang, a bright smile curving her lips. She ran straight over, excitedly exclaiming:
525. Innate Wood-Fire Spiritual Root, Fusang Divine Tree
"You're so beautiful, sister!"
The little girl's dark eyes darted around, blinking at Xiao Minghuang, looking incredibly cute.
"Thank you for the compliment."
Xiao Minghuang smiled faintly and patted her head.
"Cough cough!"
Although the boy looked young, he acted with remarkable maturity.
He coughed twice, pulled the girl back to his side, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Xiao Minghuang, and said, "My younger sister was rude and offended you. Please forgive her!"
"It's alright." Xiao Minghuang and smiled, "Your younger sister is so innocent and carefree, I like her just as much."
"My name is Ju Hongsheng, and this is my younger sister, Ju Hongying. We have come to welcome Ziwei Fairy on my father's orders."
Young man... Ju Hongsheng cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his handsome face appearing very solemn.
The little girl next to him Ju Hongying, tilted her head, looking at Xiao Minghuang with great curiosity.
Upon hearing this, Yang Di was immediately taken aback and couldn't help but exclaim, "The Celestial King... has he manifested his divine power?"
Ju Hongsheng frowned and glanced at Yang Di, who immediately shut his mouth as if he hadn't said a word.
But the words had already been spoken, and they reached the ears of Xiao Minghuang and Fang Nan.
Before Xiao Minghuang could react, Fang Nan was so shocked she couldn't close her mouth. "Immortal... Immortal King..."
"To be honest, my father is the Li Yan Immortal King. I was ordered by my father to invite Ziwei Fairy to come for a talk."
As he spoke, he glanced at Fang Nan and said, "This fellow Daoist will have to rest at the Tongjie Division for the time being. Yang Di, lead the guest over there."
"Yes!"
Yang Di responded, cupped his hands in greeting, and quickly led Fang Nan away.
Watching the two leave, Xiao Minghuang looked at Ju Hongsheng and asked, "What business does the Immortal King have with me? May I ask?"
Ju Hongsheng smiled and said, "Ziwei Fairy has only been on the path of cultivation for a thousand years, yet she has already become the ruler of a realm. She has already endured hundreds of tribulations since entering the path of immortality. Such talent is unparalleled in the Heavenly Realm. My father was delighted to see her and thus wished to meet her. He has absolutely no ill intentions, so please rest assured!"
He spoke gently and was very polite.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang nodded and did not press the matter further.
She had come specifically to meet the Li Yan Immortal King, so of course she had no reason to refuse. However, she hadn't expected to be able to face the Immortal King directly upon arrival.
After all, from the initial wreckage of the flying boat to the blockade in the Acropolis, and then the obstruction at the Celestial Palace, everything indicated that this journey was destined to be long and arduous.
Xiao Minghuang's various experiences after arriving in the Heavenly Realm also clearly demonstrate this.
The celestial realm is not as unrestrained and carefree as ordinary mortals imagine.
At least.
Those travelers who have been queuing in the Acropolis for years, and those foreign World Lord who have been waiting outside the Immortal King's Palace for years, would not entertain such delusions.
This place is probably not the eternal paradise that mortals imagine.
Just then.
"The Celestial King requests your presence."
Ju Hongsheng cupped his hands in greeting again, then gestured for them to lead the way.
Xiao Minghuang nodded and followed behind Ju Hongsheng. Soon they arrived at a magnificent palace.
As soon as you step through the palace gate, you enter a vast and expansive space.
Here, rosy clouds drift and ethereal light shimmers. Towering ancient trees rise from the ground, soaring into the sky, their vigorous and ancient forms, their branches and leaves lush and verdant, resembling coiled dragons. Their canopies, like umbrellas, cover the void, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight.
The entire space was filled with an intense heat, as if one were in the crater of a volcano, yet it was also imbued with a rich Immortal Spiritual Energy that surged and billowed within.
In the center of this world, there stands a huge ancient red tree, towering into the clouds, reaching to the heavens and the earth. Its thick branches are like a giant pillar supporting half of the sky, and its trunk is as sharp and straight as a sword.
The ancient tree's massive branches and leaves resembled a sun hanging in the sky, its crimson flames burning fiercely, its light so intense and dazzling that it was difficult to look directly at it.
Its hanging silk ribbons cascaded down like a waterfall, swirling around the red tree and forming a pale golden halo.
This scene startled Xiao Minghuang.
"Legend has it that the Li Yan Immortal King was born with innate wood and fire spiritual roots, a branch broken off from the Fusang Divine Tree. His true form was truly enormous, almost filling the entire small world!"
Suddenly.
A single sentence reached everyone's ears.
The next moment.
The void trembled slightly.
Two figures appeared.
The two people were a man and a woman. The man was tall and imposing, with a faint blue light flowing over his body, and his every move exuded a sense of power.
The woman exuded a heroic spirit, her eyes revealing a sharp edge. A light red gauze dress outlined her graceful and exquisite figure.
Both of them were at the Immortal Lord level, especially the woman, who had even reached the ultimate level of Thousand Tribulation Immortal Lord!