Donghua and Dijun

Ao Changsheng nodded. "I know, that's why I want to improve my cultivation during the great battle, so that my chances of winning will increase!"

"That's good." Emperor Donghua nodded.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing, but I'm not sure if I should say it," Ao Changsheng said hesitantly.

Emperor Donghua waved his hand. "Speak your mind."

"During this time, I have already arranged for people in the Heavenly Court to search for the whereabouts of the Taiyi Golden Immortal the Primordial World. If we can find them, we will capture them and force them to reveal their location. Then, we can follow the clues to find the whereabouts of the True Person Taichu, kill True Person Taichu, and then no one will be able to threaten the Emperor's imperial power!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Donghua nodded. "Changsheng's idea is good. I will arrange this matter as soon as possible."

"Well then, I'll leave it to Your Majesty." Ao Changsheng clasped his hands in greeting. "I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now." With that, he stood up, gave a slight bow to Emperor Donghua, and turned to leave.

After Ao Changsheng had walked away, Emperor Donghua removed the mask and revealed his true face.

Watching Ao Changsheng's departing figure, Emperor Donghua snorted coldly, a hint of disdain on his face.

He never expected that Ao Changsheng would be so cunning, capable of devising such a treacherous scheme to deal with him.

However clever his plans may be, they are ultimately not beyond his control. As long as he reveals even the slightest flaw, he will see through him.

Ao Changsheng, let's see how arrogant you can be this time!

Emperor Donghua sneered inwardly.

Just after Ao Changsheng left, a figure slowly walked into the mountain. He had no aura and his cultivation level was unknown.

"Your Majesty!" the visitor called out respectfully, "I have carried out your instructions."

"You've worked hard," said Emperor Donghua. "You did a great job! This time, it's all thanks to you! However, that Ao Changsheng is no good person. You must be careful and not fall into his trap!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty!" the newcomer said, bowing.

"Alright, you can leave now. Don't let a word of this leak out. If anything happens, notify me immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The visitor nodded in agreement, then turned and left.

After the visitor left, Emperor Donghua sat in his chair and fell into deep thought.

This plan was quite clever, managing to lure the True Person Taichu over. However, he knew that the Taiyi Golden Immortal was no fool either, and keeping it a secret from them wouldn't be easy. But he wasn't afraid of the Taiyi Golden Immortal coming after him; he could simply stay hidden in the Primordial World, and the Taiyi Golden Immortal wouldn't be able to do anything to him.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Emperor Donghua's mouth.

While Emperor Donghua and Ao Changsheng were secretly plotting how to deal with True Person Taichu, Taiyi was sitting in his cave abode, chatting enthusiastically with Sun Wukong and Ju Xingsun. He was holding a wine cup, sipping fine wine and eating roasted meat, enjoying himself immensely as he talked about the various pleasures he had recently encountered.

"Wukong, tell me, does Heavenly Tribulation really exist in this world?" Taiyi asked.

"Is that even a question? Of course there's Heavenly Tribulation!" Sun Wukong rolled his eyes. "My master's heavenly Heavenly Tribulation is Heavenly Tribulation, and I heard him say that it can Heavenly Tribulation overcome the three calamities and five tribulations, and reach the realm of the Supreme Saint of Heaven and Earth!"

Upon hearing Taiyi couldn't help but feel a little envious. "Oh dear, I never imagined that Master's Heavenly Tribulation was such a terrifying existence! It seems I also need to work harder to cultivate!"

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "Junior brother, don't be in a hurry. When your cultivation is a bit higher, I'll take you to witness Master's Heavenly Tribulation! Then, the three of us brothers will be able to witness a Heavenly Tribulation of the Supreme Saint of Heaven and Earth realm together. That's quite a challenging thing!"

Taiyi laughed and said, "Alright! I'll be waiting!"

Just as Taiyi and Ju Xingsun were chatting, a maid knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Sun Wukong shouted.

A maid pushed open the door and entered. "Your Majesty, Ao Changsheng has come to visit. May I ask if Your Majesty wishes to see him now?"

Upon hearing the maid convey Ao Changsheng's purpose, Taiyi immediately nodded with a smile, "Of course I'll see him! Let him in!"

"Yes, Your Majesty," the maid replied, turning and leaving.

After the maid left, Sun Wukong asked curiously, "Junior brother, what did Ao Changsheng come here for?"

"He's definitely here for my sake!" Taiyi said calmly. "Ao Changsheng's visit is nothing more than an attempt to use my power to help him fight against the Heavenly Emperor!"

Sun Wukong laughed, "So that's how it is. Ao Changsheng really is a cunning old fox. This way, we can be tied to each other. Junior brother, what should we do next?"

Taiyi smiled and said, "We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Anyway, we don't need to be afraid of them now. Let them fight like dogs. We'll sit back and watch them fight. It doesn't matter if they both get hurt. We won't gain anything anyway. That's the right choice. This way, we not only don't have to worry, but we can also take the opportunity to make a profit. That's the smartest way."

"Junior brother is truly amazing, far superior to me!" Sun Wukong patted Taiyi on the shoulder. "Leave this matter to me. I will definitely kill that Ao Changsheng and ensure he can never show his face in front of you again!"

"Brother Monkey, you're still the best!" Ju Xingsun chuckled and flattered Sun Wukong.

"What's so great about Brother Monkey? He's no match for Junior Brother! Brother Monkey is the most powerful!" Sun Wukong Ao Changsheng. "This time, we'll have a good time with that Ao Changsheng. After we're done with him, we'll lure True Person Taichu here!"

"Junior brother, do you have a brilliant plan?" Sun Wukong asked curiously.

"It's not exactly a brilliant plan, but I've already thought this through," Taiyi smile.

"Oh, junior brother, then tell me quickly, what brilliant plan have you come up with?" Sun Wukong asked impatiently.

"If I tell you, don't try to take it from me," Taiyi said.

"Don't worry, we brothers will never try to take it from you. Junior brother, tell us your brilliant plan quickly," Sun Wukong said with a smile.

Taiyi laughed and said, "Actually, it's simple. We just need to pretend to be poisoned!"

Sun Wukong paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Pretend to be poisoned?"

"That's right!" Taiyi said, "Didn't I say before? If we're targeted, whoever it is, they'll come looking for us and wipe us out. So, we have to find a way to avoid being silenced and also evade their pursuit. Only in this way can we ensure we won't be silenced, and then we won't have to worry!"