The Fastest in the World

Zhang Xuezhou didn't want to see the Jade Emperor, and the Jade Emperor didn't want to see Zhang Xuezhou either.

One concealed his identity, living in fear like a stray dog; the other used the Great Heavenly Evolution Formation to deal with many Lineage in the Immortal Court who were enjoying a life of ease—their methods were shady.

Both had their own inconveniences, but a tacit understanding still existed between them. They knew that the other could restrain them, or at least prevent them from causing trouble or harming others.

"You need to remain in the Immortal Court as a hostage until I hand over this decree!"

As the new emperor walked out of the Pixiang Palace carrying the imperial edict presented to the Great Han Dynasty, he couldn't help but sigh.

He reached an agreement and ensured that it would be implemented.

As the first dynasty to be recognized by the Immortal Court hundreds of years after the fall of the Great Zhou Dynasty, this recognition would bring legitimacy to the dynasty. It would be difficult for anyone to cause trouble under the guise of overthrowing the Han and restoring the Zhou. Many countries that fled to the surrounding areas to establish their own states due to the chaos of war would be regarded as illegitimate, including the Xiong State. Many Lineage that plotted to defeat the Great Han Dynasty would be regarded as rebels.

But the new emperor realized he had been seen through. Even though he was dressed in women's clothing, the Jade Emperor in the Hall of Fragrant Breeze was not fooled in the slightest. During the negotiations, he treated the emperor as if he were the emperor of the Great Han Dynasty.

Having thoroughly studied the Classic of Poetry, he could read even if he couldn't write a poem. He served as the Immortal Court emperor for a thousand years and ruled the Great Zhou Dynasty for eight hundred years. Even if the Jade Emperor was a fool, he became the wisest emperor.

When facing such an ancient emperor, the new emperor lacked some confidence.

After repeated negotiations, Zhang Xuezhou remained in the Immortal Court as a condition of the negotiations.

"I was planning to spend a little more time in the Immortal Court. Go back and pass on a message for me: whatever you do, don't hold another funeral for me!"

The new emperor was in a heavy mood, while Zhang Xuezhou felt nothing. After all, he hadn't finished what he wanted to do when he came to the Immortal Court, and it would be a loss to go back now.

He might inevitably meet with the Jade Emperor in private, but Zhang Xuezhou didn't think it was a big deal, since the probability of him being beaten to death was extremely low.

"Well?"

"I'd be happy to stay in the Immortal Court for a while. Just have my cousin come and let me know when you're done. There's a woman named An Ran in my residence; you can have her come along too!"

What happens when you're unconscious?

"I'll go lie down with the Celestial Venerable; no one will bother me there!"

The new emperor was somewhat wary in unfamiliar territory and also considered Zhang Xuezhou's condition ten days or half a month from now. Zhang Xuezhou, on the other hand, was in complete control of his own condition. After all, he had lived like this for decades and it was impossible for him to die in the Immortal Court.

What was your past relationship with the Jade Emperor?

Zhang Xuezhou was in a very good mood, which put the new emperor at ease. He couldn't help but wonder when Zhang Xuezhou and the Jade Emperor had interacted.

"If I were to reveal this past relationship, it wouldn't be safe for me to be with the Celestial Venerable," Zhang Xuezhou complained.

"Your past relationship was really terrible!"

The new emperor sighed, immediately realizing that this 'old affection' was a weakness he couldn't overcome.

A handle is useful before it's revealed, but once it's leaked to a second person, it's no longer a handle, but a matter of life and death.

Let's return to Chang'an City in glory!

Zhang Xuezhou reached out, and Wang Shan, who was guarding the Pixiang Hall, had already led over a five-dragon sandalwood palanquin.

This carriage is pulled by dragons, but these dragons are not pure-blooded dragons of the Dragon Kings of the Five Lakes Seas, but rather cultivated subspecies.

These subspecies of dragons are extremely promiscuous, and they reproduce in large numbers. Some dragons that are difficult to tame are slaughtered, while others are used to make medicine. Obedient dragons with good appearances are used to pull carriages, and only the high-ranking officials of the Immortal Court can enjoy traveling in dragon carriages.

The Immortal Court's bestowal of honor upon the new emperor was not just empty talk; it was a genuine show of respect, far exceeding Zhang Xuezhou's previous expectation of several high-ranking celestial officials appearing to support him.

This highly controversial arrangement also implies that the Jade Emperor has already guessed the new emperor's identity and is not afraid of causing unrest in the court.

Zhang Xuezhou and the new emperor exchanged a few glances. The new emperor nodded and stepped onto the Five Dragon Sandalwood Chariot. With Wang Shan cracking his whip, the chariot sped away, riding the waves at low altitude.

"You've been sold out and you're still counting the money for the seller!"

The Jade Emperor's voice echoed from the Hall of Fragrant Breeze. For a moment, Zhang Xuezhou was unsure whether the Jade Emperor was referring to him or the Three Pure Ones Heavenly Venerables; each likely had their own interpretation.

"This is a good thing!"

Celestial Venerable Yuanshi said something and took the lead in stepping out of the Pixiang Hall.

"They were being nice and helpful in resolving the issue, and you kept spouting sarcastic remarks. You're the one who got sold out!"

Celestial Venerable Lingbao said irritably, then followed Yuanshi Celestial Venerable Yuanshi out of the Pixiang Hall. With a flick of his sleeve, he created a cloud of black light and sped towards Biyou Palace.

"They all bully me because I'm weak. I'll definitely forge more treasures in the future, even if the teacher doesn't like them!"

Laojun slowed down a few steps, clearly dissatisfied with his own speed, muttering that he wanted to forge a treasure.

"Laojun, what is the fastest flying magic Law Treasure in the world?"

"Wind and Thunder Wings, this is arguably the most difficult magical Law Treasure to control. Once implanted into the body, it becomes strange and ugly, but its speed is definitely the fastest!"

Zhang Xuezhou asked a question, and Laojun answered without hesitation.

"What's the fastest Technique Method?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"The fastest Technique Method is definitely mine... wait, what's the name of the fastest flight Technique Method I created?"

When Laojun asked Zhang Xuezhou about Law Treasure, he answered fluently. However, when asked about Technique Method, Lao Jun was at a loss for words, as if he had lost the relevant information in his memory and could not recall it no matter how hard he tried.

"My teacher said I have the best comprehension, so I must have created the most powerful flying Technique Method in the Three Realms. But where is my first flying technique? Where is my technique? Who stole my technique? Who was it?"

Laojun stretched out his hands and grabbed at the sky wildly. After failing to understand, he began to smash things randomly.

The two bracelets were thrown out first. Just as Zhang Xuezhou turned to the side, the bracelets smashed into the two guardian beasts outside the Pixiang Hall, turning them into rubble.

He had just taken a deep breath when Laojun reached behind his back and pulled out the banana leaf fan that had been used to extinguish the fire in the stove.

Laojun waved his banana leaf fan, and a fierce flame instantly erupted.

When the fan was turned again, the flames, mixed with waves of wind, flew out in swathes.

"Don't ask Laojun any questions; he gets very agitated when he can't remember things!"

The Jade Emperor in the Hall of Fragrant Breeze, no longer composed and joking, criticized Zhang Xuezhou and then quickly called to the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi in the distance.

A thick white mist Shengteng near the Hall of Fragrant Breeze, casting illusory images of nearby palaces into the air, prompting Laojun to fan the flames repeatedly.

"Burn it! Burn it! Burn it all!"

Laojun's face turned red, and the words he uttered had lost their meaning.

When Celestial Venerable Yuanshi arrived with a frown, he took the jade ruyi from his back and struck Laojun on the back. The dull thud and flashes of Law Power light caused Laojun to stop fanning himself. He staggered and ran around aimlessly before finally collapsing outside the Pixiang Hall.

"The number one flying technique in the Three Realms is called the Tumbling Cloud Fighting Technique. With a single flip, one can fly hundreds or even thousands of miles," the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi solemnly said. "This is a Technique Method that ordinary people cannot master. It belongs to the ideal technique in Laojun's previous ideas. The conditions for cultivation are harsh, and even Laojun himself could not master it!"

"This Technique Method is truly amazing!"

Zhang Xuezhou replied sullenly.

Looking at the solemn face of the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, how could he not know that the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi was extremely averse to such things?

Laojun's current weaknesses are too obvious, making him easy to target. A simple question could cripple Laojun.

If their relationship hadn't been so amicable, and if Zhang Xuezhou hadn't admitted to being a member of the Jade Void Palace, the Celestial Venerable Yuanshi would have surely smashed the jade ruyi at him.