Nüwa's Visit, Learning a Little About the Heavenly Dao
"You really don't know what Cao Guojiu and Yang Jian caused in West Ox Hezhou?" Nüwa had already flown to Ao Changsheng's cave abode at some point.
Ao Changsheng remained calm. "The Unseen predestined."
Nüwa frowned. "It seems that Dao Ancestor, truly don't take the Heavenly Dao seriously!"
She came here to sound out Ao Changsheng, but she didn't expect Ao Changsheng to be so tight-lipped, refusing to reveal any secrets about the Heavenly Dao.
"The Heavenly Dao? I've never believed in the Heavenly Dao. In my eyes, the Heavenly Dao means nothing." Ao Changsheng smiled faintly, as if he didn't care about anything in the world.
"In that case, you'd better hurry up and throw that chess piece in your hand into the Heavenly Dao!"
"I don't want to do anything against the will of Heaven right now," Ao Changsheng said calmly. "You should all stay out of this matter."
Upon hearing Ao Changsheng's words, her expression immediately turned ugly. She hadn't expected Ao Changsheng to refuse such a good opportunity.
Just as Nüwa was about to say something, she suddenly heard a sound.
Suddenly his expression changed drastically, and he quickly turned around, only to see a person walking into the cave.
The newcomer was a man dressed in a black robe, with a cold expression and icy glint in his eyes.
Upon seeing the man in black, Nüwa quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, True Person Taiyi!"
This man was none other than True Person Taiyi of the Heavenly Court, one of the right-hand men of the Heavenly Dao.
Ao Changsheng bowed slightly upon seeing the newcomer, but his expression remained calm, as if he had already anticipated the arrival of True Person Taiyi.
"It seems my place is quite lively today." True Person Taiyi walked up to Ao Changsheng: "What? Brother Ao Changsheng, are you still hesitating?"
"I've already said I won't devote myself to the Heavenly Dao, so I hope you won't force me!" Ao Changsheng said indifferently.
"Heh!" True Person Taiyi snorted coldly, "It seems you don't quite trust my words, fellow Daoist. How about we make a bet?"
Upon hearing this, Ao Changsheng remained silent for a moment. "I don't believe I can defeat you!"
"That's not necessarily true. Don't forget that I am the most powerful being under the Heavenly Dao." True Person Taiyi said arrogantly.
"Alright then, but before that, I must remind you, fellow Daoist, that the Heavenly Dao does not allow anyone to defy Heavenly Dao, and those who defy the Heavenly Dao will be forever banished from the Three Realms!"
Upon hearing this, True Person Taiyi's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "I know what you're trying to say, but I cannot break the rules of Heavenly Dao."
"It's good that you know, but you should also know that no one dares to disobey the orders of Heavenly Dao under the Heavenly Dao. You know the consequences of disobeying the orders of Heavenly Dao, right?" Ao Changsheng said coldly.
True Person Taiyi's expression changed slightly, but he still stubbornly replied, "So what? Heavenly Dao won't punish me for a mere act of disobeying Heavenly Dao. Don't overestimate yourself!"
"Then let's give it a try!"
"Fine! Then I'll take my leave!" Seeing Ao Changsheng's ungrateful attitude, True Person Taiyi was instantly enraged.
Ao Changsheng glanced calmly at True Person Taiyi and said, "Wait, this matter isn't over yet!"
"What? It's not over yet? What else do you want? Don't forget this is my territory. Even if you are Heavenly Venerable, what can you do to overturn the heavens?" True Person Taiyi sneered.
"I can't guarantee anything about this, but there's one thing you might not know: I'm not afraid of trouble. If you're stubborn and don't listen to reason, then I'll have to resort to one method to deal with you!" Ao Changsheng's eyes flashed coldly.
Upon hearing this, True Person Taiyi's expression changed drastically. "Ao Changsheng, what do you think you're doing? This is the Heavenly Court, not a place where you can run wild!"
Ao Changsheng laughed and said, "Then let's wait and see. I hope I can see a good show."
True Person Taiyi was trembling with anger at Ao Changsheng, but there was nothing he could do. After all, this was Ao Changsheng's territory, and if he didn't do as Ao Changsheng instructed, he would probably be in deep trouble!
True Person Taiyi had no choice but to leave Ao Changsheng's cave abode in resentment, giving him a fierce glare as he left.
Ao Changsheng watched True Person Taiyi leave and sneered, "What an ungrateful wretch!"
After saying that, Ao Changsheng turned around and continued cultivating.
In the Heavenly Court.
After returning, True Person Taiyi began to gather his men to discuss a plan to deal with Ao Changsheng.
"Heavenly Venerable, what should we do now?"
"What should we do? Of course, we should stay put. Otherwise, if Heavenly Emperor Majesty the Heavenly Emperor blames us, we'll be in deep trouble."
"But wouldn't that benefit Ao Changsheng?"
"No matter what, we can't let Ao Changsheng continue to run rampant, otherwise he might become even more arrogant. I think the Heavenly Court needs someone to suppress him," said True Person Taiyi.
"The Heavenly Venerable is wise!"
"Hmph, Ao Changsheng is nothing but the Heavenly Emperor's dog. If he dares to lay a hand on my Heavenly Court's disciples, His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor will surely punish him!" said True Person Taiyi.
"Haha, the Heavenly Venerable is wise!" Everyone echoed in agreement.
Upon hearing this, True Person Taiyi revealed a smug smile, then waved his hand, dismissing the crowd.
After everyone had left, the smile on True Person Taiyi's face instantly froze, replaced by a look of worry. He was concerned that his actions just now might have been too rash.
Although he was a top-tier Daluo Golden Immortal under the Heavenly Dao, he knew that his strength was only comparable to the Heavenly Emperor. If Ao Changsheng really wanted to attack him, he was afraid he would not be his match.
However, True Person Taiyi was unwilling to back down so easily.
Thinking this through, True Person Taiyi's eyes hardened, and he thought to himself, "If I don't back down, the Heavenly Court will absolutely not stand idly by."
"Ao Changsheng, let's see how arrogant you can be."
"Hmph! Heavenly Court, hmph, you're nothing but bluffing." True Person Taiyi thought to himself.
He Xiangu and Lü Dongbin learned the truth about the cave ruins from Tieguai Li and decided to go to Penglai Island to retrieve the lost Divine Artifact sealed in the cave.
After all, in this Primordial World Three Realms, the allure of a relic-level Divine Artifact to someone single-mindedly pursuing enlightenment is unimaginable. Moreover, this cave contains a relic capable of leading to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm; how could they possibly give it up?
The two immediately agreed to set off for Penglai Island to find the sealed artifact in the cave.
"Xiangu, Brother Dongbin, do you know how far Penglai Island is from here?" He Xiangu asked, looking at the two of them.
Lü Dongbin shook his head. "I have been leading the way, so I am not sure of the specific direction."
He Xiangu nodded. "In that case, let's fly there directly! Penglai Island is quite close to here, and if nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to get there in just a few days."