Thus, guests and hosts enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
The only ones who might be displeased were some of the disappointed Daoist Monarchs.
They were unable to gain enough benefits at this Yaochi feast.
Amidst the atmosphere of the lingering enthusiasm of the immortals, the Jasper Pool banquet concluded shortly after.
After the end, Zhang Jian was preparing to enter the great hall with nine other immortals to meet the Yaochi Saint Mother, but was stopped by Daoist Monarch Qingxia and led to a side hall.
"Daoist Monarch!"
Seeing Daoist Monarch Qingxia, Zhang Jian’s eyes held some surprise.
Daoist Monarch Qingxia looked Zhang Jian up and down, nodded slightly, and then spoke again.
"Are you planning to ask the Saint Mother later to agree to distribute your Ancestral Qi into the myriad celestial domains governed by the Celestial Court?"
Zhang Jian’s expression changed subtly, surprise flashing in his eyes.
"Does the Daoist Monarch have any other instructions?!"
Daoist Monarch Qingxia shook her head and said calmly.
"Not really, but when the Saint Mother is bestowing treasures, you could take the opportunity to propose a choice?!"
Zhang Jian’s eyes shifted as he looked towards Daoist Monarch Qingxia.
Daoist Monarch Qingxia said calmly.
"Actively give up the Heaven and Earth Treasures that the Saint Mother bestows upon you, you probably aren’t lacking in Heaven and Earth Treasures right now!"
Zhang Jian curled his lip.
Who wouldn’t want more treasures?
Of course, the more the better.
Daoist Monarch Qingxia saw the look on Zhang Jian’s face and couldn’t help but chuckle.
"You are such a money-grubber, but I have a way to help you further accumulate in the Daoist Monarch realm, potentially advancing your enlightenment by several million years. Would you be interested?"
"Is there really such a good thing?"
Zhang Jian’s eyes lit up.
Daoist Monarch Qingxia glanced at him and continued.
"The Water Official Emperor has been reincarnated for three or four thousand years now, hasn’t he?"
Zhang Jian nodded.
Calculating the time, the Water Official Emperor is probably soon to awaken his true self, and once he ascends to the Celestial Palace, he will naturally regain authority, and he will have to step down, yielding the position as a temporary representative for the Water Official Emperor.
"For now, listen to my arrangement, like this..."
Daoist Monarch Qingxia imparted some confidential information, and a hint of doubt appeared in Zhang Jian’s eyes.
It wasn’t that he mistrusted Daoist Monarch Qingxia, but the suggestion she made was indeed quite outrageous.
If it wasn’t for the fact they were in Jasper Pool at the moment, he would almost believe Daoist Monarch Qingxia had been possessed by an Outer Heaven Demon.
However, he held great trust in Daoist Monarch Qingxia and thus agreed.
At that moment, he took steps to enter the Great Brightness Hall.
After Zhang Jian left, a beautiful female immortal with flowing skirts entered from outside the hall, laughing as she spoke.
"Qingxia, have you finished your whispered instructions?"
Daoist Monarch Qingxia smiled charmingly.
"Sister Furong, are you planning to return to Furong Immortal City?"
The female immortal before her was naturally Daoist Monarch Furong, who was also the City Lord of Furong Celestial Realm in Jasper Pool.
Furong Immortal City is a city of the Ten Thousand Realms Immortal City, which can project itself into various realms, and many mortals, through serendipity, can enter Furong Immortal City to receive the fortunes bestowed by Daoist Monarch Furong.
Daoist Monarch Furong has a significant influence throughout the All Heavens Void.
Daoist Monarch Furong nodded and said.
"It is rare to enter Jasper Pool and enjoy time with sisters, but ultimately, I am plagued by trivial matters!"
After pondering, Daoist Monarch Furong further added.
"Qingxia, if my prediction is not wrong, my Furong Immortal City will face a calamity in tens of thousands of years, when the time comes, I ask sister for a helping hand, and if the calamity is overcome, I shall greatly repay you!"
Daoist Monarch Qingxia smiled warmly.
"We are family, there’s no need for formalities, if the sister is in trouble, how can the younger sister not come to aid?"
"But don’t blame the sister for any incompetence!"
Daoist Monarch Furong chuckled upon hearing this.
Although Qingxia is only at the Second Transformation, her Dao Practice is no less than any seasoned Daoist Monarch, which is widely acknowledged by many Daoist Monarchs, especially as she possesses several Great Power Immortal Treasures, which makes her formidable.
Even though my years of enlightenment surpass hers, I dare not claim to be superior to her.
"There’s no need to underestimate oneself, sister!"
The two ladies then left Jasper Pool together.
Inside the Great Brightness Pavilion.
Two supreme beings were seated upon special imperial thrones at the center, their Divine Power vast, light spreading like a sea, and behind them, grand Daoist Treasure Wheels hovered, filled with boundless Divine Power.
The ten approached one by one, namely the King of Virtue and Evil Buddha, Daoist Monarch Yu Chen, Qinghua Daoist, Xuan Tian True Monarch, Miao Ling Immortal Monarch, Zhonghua Immortal Monarch, Red Origin Killing God, Zhang Jian.
Furthermore, there was an Emperor with a dense Nine Nether Aura, the Yinsi Emperor from the Ten Halls of the Netherworld.
Next, there was a god with an exceptionally intense Divine Dao aura, dressed in a thunder-patterned Magic Robe, the Shenxiao Emperor.
The ten great Immortal Gods each with differing demeanors.
On the imperial thrones, the two supreme beings gazed at the ten Immortal Gods without any superfluous words, directly allowing them to propose their own requests and bestowing significant treasures.
The request of the King of Virtue and Evil Buddha was rather simple, merely asking the Yaochi Saint Mother to agree to open several special Great Realms, allowing him to enter and enlighten those with whom he has karmic connections.
The Yaochi Saint Mother considered briefly and then directly agreed, also bestowing a Tier Two Eternal Immortal Treasure, the Blessing Divine Pestle.
This Blessing Divine Pestle was rumored to be left by a former Pure Land Sect Leader of the Western World’s Ancient Era, and receiving this great treasure, the King of Virtue and Evil Buddha was naturally overjoyed.
The request of Daoist Monarch Yu Chen was very simple, desiring to borrow a significant treasure from the Jasper Pool Sacred Land for a hundred years to guard his great luck, and the Yaochi Saint Mother agreed immediately, bestowing a Tier Three Eternal Immortal Treasure, the Taiyi Duster.
The Qinghua Daoist’s request was to practice in a secluded area within the Jasper Pool’s Innate Secret Realm for thirty thousand years, to which the Yaochi Saint Mother consented, offering a Heaven and Earth Treasure, a bottle of Celestial One True Water, to aid in his foundational perfection.
Xuan Tian Immortal Monarch’s requirement was straightforward, only asking for some Celestial Realm reserves of Innate True Gold, including Qiantian True Gold, Star True Gold, Purple Mansion True Gold and other Innate Divine Objects.
It seemed he was preparing to reforge his life-bound sword artifact.
The Yaochi Saint Mother also offered some Innate True Water and Innate Divine Flame, making a nice pairing.
Miao Ling Fairy, from Penglai Daoist Palace, had an unusual request, simply wishing to inquire about a personal matter of the Yaochi Saint Mother to search for an object of destiny in Heaven and Earth.
It seemed likely related to her cultivation, or perhaps concerning a cultivator close to her.
Then it was Zhonghua Immortal Monarch’s turn.
The condition from Zhonghua Immortal Monarch was even more peculiar, requesting Yaochi Queen Mother to assist in reviving a Primordial Spirit, a close relation.
The Yaochi Queen Mother was indifferent, casually granting some Three Lights Divine Water and a nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peach, greatly pleasing Zhonghua Immortal Monarch.
Next was Red Origin Killing God’s turn.
This God of Slaughter, with calm eyes, merely clasped his hands and spoke.
"He seeks the Saint Mother’s permission for this humble god to enter the Celestial Ancient Battlefield for one hundred thousand years of cultivation!"
Upon his words, all present Immortals and Gods showed a hint of surprise.
The Celestial Ancient Battlefield is a relic from the battles of the Ancient Era, filled with remains, where corpses are scattered, alongside countless traps left by the ancient gods, including resurrection methods, making it exceedingly dangerous.
Even immortals and gods at the Taiyi Perfection level find it highly perilous.
Evidently, this God of Slaughter aims to temper his Dao Practice in such a place.
Zhang Jian mused inwardly.
The Yaochi Saint Mother cast a glance at him but agreed directly.
She also bestowed a Tier Three Eternal Immortal Treasure made from Bodhi Wood.
Then it was Zhang Jian’s turn.
Zhang Jian stepped forward, and with the eyes of many immortals upon him, he clasped his hands and said.
"Saint Mother, this little immortal wishes to ask the Saint Mother’s permission to spread the Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi across the myriad realms governed by the Celestial Court!"
On the throne, the Yaochi Saint Mother smiled faintly.
"As you are the Celestial Court Emperor, your position is inherently close to the Ninth Hierarchy, and soon, you shall ascend to the Ninth Hierarchy, meeting two foundational conditions prescribed by the Celestial Court. As for the remaining condition, this palace can exempt it for you!"
"This matter, is granted!"
Pausing briefly, Zhang Jian added.
"Additionally, this little immortal is willing to give up the chance to receive the treasures bestowed by the Saint Mother, in exchange for a transfer to another Immortal Position!"
"This is the second condition!"
The Yaochi Saint Mother’s expression remained calm.
Zhang Jian hurriedly clasped his hands: "If this little immortal has been presumptuous, I ask for the Saint Mother’s forgiveness!"
The Yaochi Saint Mother cast a glance at Zhang Jian, her eyes carrying a deeper meaning, and after a moment, she smiled and said.
"Well, what position do you seek?"
At that moment, the other Immortals in the hall noticeably sensed something unusual.
When did the Saint Mother become so amenable?