Behind them were several from the Beidou Stars.
After seeing off the Kan Palace stars, Daoist Monarch Taixu also stepped forward to pay respects.
"So it turns out Lady Kuixing has arrived, adding much brilliance to the Jasper Pool!"
Lady Kuixing smiled gently and said.
"It’s rare for the Holy Mother to host the Peach Blossom Assembly, so I naturally came to join the excitement!"
"With Lady Kuixing’s presence, the Holy Mother is surely most delighted!"
Daoist Monarch Taixu had a smiling expression.
At this moment, the Earth Official Emperor transmitted a message to Zhang Jian and the Celestial Official Emperor.
"I never thought that this time the Peach Blossom Assembly would bring Lady Kuixing out of seclusion!"
Zhang Jian was hearing the name of Lady Kuixing for the first time and showed a peculiar expression. He turned to the Celestial and Earth Official Emperors beside him and said.
"Your Majesties, I never expected Kuixing to have a Dao Companion?"
Kuixing generally refers to the Wenqu Star Monarch.
Who is now the Emperor Wenchang.
The Celestial Official Emperor laughed upon hearing this.
"Kuixing, being of the Divine Dao and not the Immortal Dao, may indeed have a Dao Companion. The Divine Dao is unpredictable and its specifics hard to discern, or perhaps there are omens in heaven and earth, and this star’s change in appearance could also be unforeseen!"
He said with a hint of humor at the end of his words.
Hearing this, Zhang Jian was dumbfounded. Can the Immortal Gods play like this?
The Earth Official Emperor spoke at this moment.
"In recent years, the cultural flourishing in the Lower Realm has made Kuixing Palace vibrant with spectacular colors, which is quite lively!"
Zhang Jian’s eyes moved slightly. As deities overseeing cultural matters in the Lower Realm, the Wenqu Star Monarch couple naturally advance rapidly in Dao Practice, which ordinary Immortal Gods find hard to surpass.
After several Daoist Monarchs and Upper Gods passed by,
Zhang Jian mingled with the San Yuan Emperor among the Immortals and entered the Jasper Pool Sacred Land.
Before entering Jasper Pool, he also left the prepared gift.
He didn’t prepare any other gift, but the Bodhi Treasure Tree happened to bear some Bodhi Seeds, which he directly plucked as a congratulatory gift.
The three Immortals followed that thoroughfare resembling a heavenly avenue, as if entering a separate universe within heaven and earth.
Surrounding them were many Immortal Palaces and Jade Mansions, hidden amidst countless clouds and mist, with many concealed Immortal Light Dharma Bans flowing through those bejeweled towers and jade halls.
Zhang Jian knew they might have entered the Jasper Pool Celestial Realm.
The Yaochi Saint Mother had spent most of her recent years in the Jasper Pool Celestial Realm managing affairs.
As Zhang Jian’s eyes swept over the magnificent scenes revealed among the clouds, he couldn’t help but show a solemn expression.
Many of the scenes among the clouds had already surpassed the limits of what ordinary Immortal Gods could appreciate, seemingly containing the origin of many Heaven and Earth Dao Laws, revealing countless heavenly wonders.
Each wonder appeared to hold profound changes in Heaven and Earth Dao Qi, and if one with low Dao Practice carelessly peered into them, they might directly fall into Dao Transformation.
Zhang Jian also sensed many deep and terrifying forces within.
They are indescribable, ineffable, and cannot be directly viewed, for directly viewing them would result in erosion by the Great Dao.
The transformations inside surpassed the singular changes of Dao Qi and Ancestral Qi.
Zhang Jian realized this certainly involved highly profound mysteries of heaven and earth.
He gathered his thoughts and ceased exploring randomly to avoid major trouble.
Beside him, the Celestial Official Emperor’s voice came through.
"Mr. Zhang, since this is your first time participating in the Jasper Pool Assembly, you may not be very familiar with some things, but remember, just eat and drink generously, talk less!"
"After attending the Jasper Pool Assembly a few more times, you will surely comprehend the mysteries within!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the guidance!"
Zhang Jian replied.
After crossing layers of cloud seas and passing through layers of bejeweled steps and jade pavements, the view gradually opened up, revealing many Jade Maiden Warriors drawing excellent wines from peculiar wells along the way. Numerous beautiful Fairies were also weaving through the Cloud Road, transporting many Spirit Fruits and Immortal Pills to the depths of the rainbow bridges.
Numerous rainbow bridges appeared to connect two realms of heaven.
Zhang Jian and the Celestial and Earth Official Emperors walked across one side of the rainbow bridge, eventually seeing a magnificent Celestial Pool. The water was crystal-clear, containing golden light, countless Immortal Lotuses in full bloom with vibrant colors, stunningly beautiful.
Surrounding them, countless heavenly lights in the void formed billions of auspicious clouds.
In the center, three main paths ran through the middle of Jasper Pool, intertwined, with many Immortal Seats set inside.
Below the auspicious clouds, Immortal Seats passed from the forecourt of Jasper Pool through the pool and into large Bright Halls.
The upper, middle, and lower seats were distinct in their locations.
The upper seats were naturally in the Bright Halls, the middle ones at the top of Jasper Pool, and the lower ones deep within the pool.
The surrounding scenery was perfectly natural, without causing any sense of neglect.
At this moment by the side of Jasper Pool, Zhang Jian saw a familiar person.
"Immortal Friends, after entering Jasper Pool, you may directly take your seats; the Holy Mother will host you later!"
In the distance, the voice of Daoist Monarch Qingxia came.
A rough voice laughed, belonging to the Barefoot Immortal.
"Rest assured, Immortal, we are well-acquainted with Jasper Pool and need no guidance!"
Many Immortals were smiling.
Standing amidst the crowd, Zhang Jian was recognized at a glance by Daoist Monarch Qingxia, who unabashedly pulled him aside.
The Immortals witnessing this scene showed surprise, and the several Female Immortals beside Daoist Monarch Qingxia laughed as they warmly greeted him.
"Do you know the rules of the Jasper Pool Assembly?"
Seeing Daoist Monarch Qingxia’s serious expression, Zhang Jian could only say.
"Eat and drink more, speak less!"
Daoist Monarch Qingxia held a stern face, her lively eyes solemnly watching Zhang Jian, she said.
"As long as you know!"
"And one more thing, do not touch unknown objects within Jasper Pool!"
After a slight pause, she added, "Also, do not randomly gaze at the Fairies and Goddesses of Jasper Pool!"
On hearing this, Zhang Jian felt a bit embarrassed.
He wasn’t some lustful Immortal.
After the advice, it seemed Daoist Monarch Qingxia remembered something, and suddenly smiled, saying.
"However, the Holy Mother might trouble others, but probably not you!"
Surprised, Zhang Jian wanted to ask why, but Daoist Monarch Qingxia sent him off.
Zhang Jian found it peculiar.
After walking a short distance, a voice came from behind.
"Ah Yu?"
He saw Lady Qingqiu approaching in extravagant attire, followed by several other Female Immortals and Goddesses, some glamorous, others noble.
Zhang Jian smiled, hurriedly paying his respects.
However, he did not see Ancestor Yu beside Lady Qingqiu, indicating he did not accompany her and instead sent Lady Qingqiu alone.
"Was Ancestor tangled in some matters, or perhaps he did not care about this Peach Blossom Assembly?"
Zhang Jian pondered, knowing the level of the Jasper Pool Assembly often fluctuated within All Heavens Void, sometimes filled with numerous Immortal Venerables, while other times sparsely attended, with only a part of the upper-middle-level Immortal Gods willingly coming, and the Daoist Monarchs may not attend.
Additionally, there are many similar grand gatherings in the Celestial Realm apart from Jasper Pool’s, such as the Jade Emperor’s Birthday, the Three Emperors Assembly, the Daluo Banquet in Taiqing Heaven, Kunlun Celestial Realm’s Jade Capital Festival, and the Ullambana Assembly in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Yet, the Jasper Pool Assembly is widespread due to its distinctive Flat Peach feature.
This particular Jasper Pool Assembly seems to be one of the lively ones, as Zhang Jian has already seen many highly positioned Immortal Gods.
After a brief conversation, Lady Qingqiu introduced Zhang Jian to several of the Female Immortals and Goddesses by her side.
Most of these Female Immortals and Goddesses were female companions of the Saint Emperors, such as one of the Dao Companions of the Agricultural Emperor named Ting Wo, and another was the Princess Consort Yuan of Xuanyuan Saint Emperor’s Luo Ancestor, along with another Supreme Great Power from the Celestial Fox Race, the Jiuling Celestial Consort.
At this moment, Jiuling Celestial Consort’s curious eyes fell on Zhang Jian. With a light laugh, she echoed Lady Qingqiu’s address.
"Ah Yu, I noticed just now that you seemed unusually familiar with the Qingxia Fairy under the Holy Mother; is your relationship quite special? I apologize for being presumptuous, but had you known each other before?"
Zhang Jian hesitated a bit before saying.
"That is ’family ancestor’!"
"Family ancestor?"
This information left the Female Immortals and Goddesses astonished.
The answer was indeed unexpected for the Female Immortals.
As far as they knew, Daoist Monarch Qingxia had no descendants in the mortal realm. She had always attained Dao by slaying the Red Dragon as the unmarried Yun Ying.
The Goddesses found it odd, but did not ask further, only giving Zhang Jian a couple more glances before entering the Bright Halls.