Heavenly Court's Black Shadow, Kong Xuan Joins (Thanks for Your Recommendation Votes, One Chapter Added)

"Do you want to kill Gu Changqing?"

At that moment, a voice rang out.

"Who's there!"

Haotian was startled by the sound.

In this Tongming Treasure Hall, there was no one else besides him.

"Do you want to invade the Human Realm?"

The voice came again.

"Who exactly are you?!"

Haotian was furious.

As the Lord of the Heavenly Court, who dared to mock him?

"Do you wish to possess supreme power?"

The voice echoed from all directions, incredibly tempting.

Haotian was a mix of shock and anger. Although he played the pitiful victim in front of the Saints, he was, in fact, at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.

As the Lord of the Heavenly Court, he possessed countless supreme treasures and held no regard for figures like Zhen Yuanzi or Xuandu.

Unless it was a Saint!

"Do you crave power?"

The voice sounded again, each word striking a chord deep within Haotian.

"Who exactly are you? If you have such abilities, why hide your face?"

Haotian rebuked him again.

"Who I am isn't important. What's important is that I can help you."

At that moment, a Black Shadow appeared before Haotian.

Haotian's eyes narrowed slightly. He then said, "Since you've shown yourself, why not reveal your true face?"

The Black Shadow chuckled, "Truth and falsehood, falsehood and truth. Which face is real, and which is fake?"

"You wag your tail begging for scraps in front of the Saints, yet deep down, don't you wish to trample them underfoot?"

"Beneath your benevolent facade, there lies a restless ambition, and that compassionate heart that grieves for the world. Which is real, and which is fake?"

Haotian's expression shifted repeatedly, but in the end, he didn't attack.

He couldn't discern the other's depth and lacked confidence, unwilling to alert the enemy.

"How do you plan to help me?"

The Black Shadow scoffed, "Di Xin, with merely ten thousand Grand Unity cultivators and a few Quasi-Saints, foolishly presumes to establish an Immortal Dynasty. It's a joke."

Haotian replied, "Even so, my Heavenly Court cannot contend with them. Moreover, there's Gu Changqing in the Human Realm, Gu Changqing, who suppressed the Saints!"

"Are you asking me to invade the Human Realm, hoping I follow in the footsteps of the Demon Court?"

"Heh heh," the Black Shadow chuckled. "So-called invincibility only exists within the confines of one's perception."

"Without going into distant examples, consider the one in Zixiao Palace deep within Chaos; his strength far surpasses Gu Changqing's."

"Do you think that one will help you, or help Gu Changqing?"

"With Gu Changqing gone from the Human Realm, what fear is there of a mere ten thousand Grand Unity cultivators and a few Quasi-Saints?"

"You wield the Investiture of the Gods List and command countless experts under you. Why concern yourself with a mere Human Realm?"

"With the Human and Chan Sects withdrawing from the Human Realm, and the Western Sect not interfering in the affairs of the Eastern Lands, now is the Human Realm's most vulnerable moment. What are you still waiting for? Are you waiting for the Human Realm to invade the Heavenly Court?"

Haotian was swayed by the Black Shadow's words; he was clearly tempted.

Haotian raised the Investiture of the Gods List in his hand and said, "Though I wield the Investiture of the Gods List, I lack the power of incense offerings, and the gods are like rootless trees. I can barely exert three-tenths of my full power."

"What's so difficult about that?" the Black Shadow chuckled. "Great Shang is vast and boundless, with billions of common people. Di Xin's Immortal Dynasty has just been established; how can he manage them all?"

Haotian snorted, "The Human Realm doesn't meddle in immortal or Buddhist affairs, and the Three Realms don't interfere with mortal karma."

The Black Shadow then said, "I am neither immortal nor Buddha. I can help you with this, but..."

"But what?"

"But I need to borrow your Investiture of the Gods List for a while."

"The Investiture of the Gods List?" Haotian's eyes showed wariness as he stared at the Black Shadow and asked, "Do you know what you're saying?"

The Investiture of the Gods List was a Chaos Spiritual Treasure he had acquired with great difficulty; he wouldn't easily hand it over to someone else.

The Black Shadow then said, "Do you wish to dominate the Three Realms, or do you want to spend your life guarding the Investiture of the Gods List? Once I walk out of this hall, you'll no longer have a choice." With that, it began walking towards the hall entrance.

The hall entrance wasn't far, and Haotian didn't have much time to deliberate.

Without the power of incense offerings, the Investiture of the Gods List's efficacy was greatly diminished, even rendered meaningless.

If he merely wished to govern the Heavenly Court, he wouldn't need the Investiture of the Gods List at all.

Whoosh—

Before the Black Shadow even reached the door, Haotian tossed the Investiture of the Gods List over, though he kept the God-Slaying Whip.

With the God-Slaying Whip in hand, the gods on the Investiture of the Gods List couldn't cause any trouble.

The Black Shadow caught the Investiture of the Gods List, turned around, and praised, "Only the wise adapt to the times. You truly are someone destined for great things."

Haotian said coldly, "Enough small talk. How will you help me increase my power?"

One must be strong themselves to succeed. Constantly playing the victim wouldn't lead him to the pinnacle of life.

The Investiture of the Gods Calamity had certainly taught him a lesson about Gu Changqing.

"Refine this, and you can Proving the Dao of Mixed Origin."

The Black Shadow spoke, producing a black lotus.

The black lotus emanated a faint, eerie glow, clearly an evil object.

Haotian's brows furrowed deeply, his heart filled with strong aversion towards the black lotus.

"Ignorant," the Black Shadow sneered. "The Chaos Green Lotus has five lotus seeds: one is the Creation Green Lotus, the second is the Twelfth Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus, the third is the Twelfth Grade World-Cleansing White Lotus, the fourth is the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus, and the fifth is the Twelfth Grade Merit Golden Lotus. This is the second lotus seed, the World-Destroying Black Lotus."

"The World-Destroying Black Lotus?" Haotian asked in surprise, "Are you one of Luo Hou's people?"

Legend had it that the World-Destroying Black Lotus belonged to Luo Hou, and after Luo Hou's death, its whereabouts became unknown.

The Black Shadow chuckled, "Gu Changqing wields the God Slaying Spear. Do you think he's also one of Luo Hou's people?"

Haotian hesitated. It was no secret in the Primordial World that Gu Changqing possessed the God Slaying Spear.

For this, the Saints had even formed a Demon Extermination Alliance, only to be utterly defeated by Gu Changqing.

If anyone claimed Gu Changqing was one of Luo Hou's people, Haotian would be the first to disbelieve it.

Not to mention Luo Hou was already dead, even if he were to be resurrected, he wouldn't be able to command someone like Gu Changqing.

The reason the Saints wanted to label Gu Changqing as a demonic cultivator was simply because he had encroached upon their interests.

Haotian took the black lotus, stating coldly, "You want me to become demonic?"

The Black Shadow scoffed, "There was no evil in the world until the Mysterious Sect appeared, creating the demonic path. The opportunity has been given to you; it's up to you to seize it."

After speaking, the Black Shadow vanished with the Investiture of the Gods List.

Haotian gazed at the black lotus in his hand, remaining silent for a long time.

If he advanced, he might be demonized, but he could also Proving the Dao of Mixed Origin, fearing no one, not even Gu Changqing.

If he retreated, he would never attain Primal Chaos in this life, just waiting for Di Xin to come knocking.

The choices available seemed rather limited.

On Golden Turtle Island, Gu Changqing cultivated as usual.

"Former Sanshan Pass Commander, Kong Xuan, requests an audience with the Imperial Preceptor."

Outside Golden Turtle Island, Kong Xuan's voice rang out clearly.

His voice wasn't loud, yet it distinctly reached the ears of everyone on Golden Turtle Island.

"Ah, it's Lord Kong," a female immortal replied at this moment.

Although Kong Xuan was not a member of the Intercepting Sect, he had strongly supported Great Shang and made significant contributions to unifying the world for them. Members of the Intercepting Sect had always been friendly towards Kong Xuan.

"Ah, Fairy Qiong Xiao, my apologies."

Kong Xuan smiled upon seeing Qiong Xiao. "The world is settled. I've resigned as commander, so I'm no longer an official. You can simply address me as a fellow Daoist."

"Please come in, Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan." Qiong Xiao welcomed Kong Xuan into Biyou Palace, then added, "My apologies, the Sect Leader Junior Brother isn't on Golden Turtle Island, so I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan."

"If you have something to discuss, you can tell me. The Intercepting Sect will certainly assist you with all our might."

"Thank you, Fairy," Kong Xuan said with a smile. "It was His Majesty who sent me to Golden Turtle Island. His Majesty said that if the Imperial Preceptor is on Golden Turtle Island, then he must be on Golden Turtle Island."

"The Sect Leader Junior Brother is back?"

Qiong Xiao's eyes widened in surprise. She had no idea when Gu Changqing had returned.

"Kong Xuan? What do you need me for?"

At this moment, Gu Changqing emerged from a Side Hall.

Seeing that Gu Changqing was indeed on Golden Turtle Island, Kong Xuan was secretly delighted. His Majesty truly didn't deceive me.

"Kong Xuan wishes to become a disciple of the Imperial Preceptor. Please grant my wish, Imperial Preceptor."

"Become my disciple?" Gu Changqing asked, puzzled. "Did Di Xin send you?"