Chapter 2555 - 2553: Recruitment Envoy
The Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, upon hearing what the Dragon Mother said, looked at her with surprise, as if they had discovered a new continent.
The Dragon Mother laughed awkwardly, "Are you all disagreeing?"
The Three Seas Dragon King hurriedly shook their heads and all looked to the East Sea Dragon King. After all, this concerned the East Sea Dragon King’s daughter, so he needed to make the decision.
The East Sea Dragon King raised his brow and said, "Does Jiu’er agree to it?"
The Dragon Mother said, "A daughter must eventually marry. I see she has interest in Ao Jie; it’s only if Ao Jie doesn’t mind her that it would be fine."
The East Sea Dragon King nodded and said, "Then as you say, try to make this happen. However, the timing must be right. I don’t think the Heavenly Court will let them go so easily, so we must not act rashly before then."
The Dragon Mother nodded, then turned to ask the Dragon King, "What should we do about the Sea Eye incident? The seal below has opened, hasn’t the Jade Emperor said anything?"
The East Sea Dragon King said, "The three wise brothers have already reported to the Jade Emperor, but he didn’t say anything; he only said to observe the situation closely."
The West Sea Dragon King asked, "Sister-in-law, you mentioned that the Sea Eye had shifted, and it is no longer in our Dragon Palace?"
The Dragon Mother said, "Indeed, I had someone investigate, and there may be another channel below the Sea Eye. Where it leads is unknown."
The West Sea Dragon King said, "That is strange. Could someone be meddling with it?"
The South Sea Dragon King said, "I understand the Sea Eye matter the best. Even if it has shifted, it must still be within our East Sea region; it surely can’t possibly have moved to the land. Since the Demon King has left, Sister-in-law might as well send someone to the Sea Eye to see where it has moved to."
The Dragon Mother said, "People have already been sent, and there should be results soon."
The three Dragon Kings nodded, and bid farewell to the East Sea Dragon King in unison, saying, "Since there’s nothing more here, we should return. The current situation is unstable, and we need to return to the Dragon Palace to stay vigilant."
The East Sea Dragon King politely replied, "Alright, if there’s anything, let’s inform each other. It’s better to rely on ourselves than others; in crucial moments, we brothers must work together."
"What you say is extremely true!"
"Indeed!"
"If you have any need, just call on us."
The three Dragon Kings responded, each paying their respects to the East Sea Dragon King and Dragon Mother before departing.
After they left, the East Sea Dragon King asked the Dragon Mother, "Has anyone from the Sea Dragon Clan contacted you?"
The Dragon Mother nodded, "They have. They said they’re coming to avenge their son’s death. Yet, until now, they haven’t made any moves."
The East Sea Dragon King sighed, "In such troubled times, let them be! We should try to cut ties with them in the future and not clean up after them anymore."
The Dragon Mother glared at him and said, "I see. Who was it initially that arranged this marriage? Now you find them troublesome?"
The East Sea Dragon King took a gulp of wine, smiling bitterly and remained silent.
In the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall of the Heavenly Court, the Divine Monarchs of the Five Peaks were kneeling in the hall, reporting on the battle situation, begging the Jade Emperor for punishment.
Nezha on the side was holding back laughter, almost letting it out.
After hearing it, the Jade Emperor furrowed his brows and asked, "My beloved ministers, do any of you know the origins of this formation?"
The civil and military Divine Monarchs in the hall were puzzled until the four Heavenly Masters stepped forward, with Zhang Daoling Heavenly Master reporting, "Reporting to the Jade Emperor, this formation might involve the Celestial Grand Formation of the Universe from the Demon Heavenly Court of the Primordial times. After the fall of the Demon Heavenly Court, this formation was lost in the Three Realms."
The Divine Generals immediately started discussing, "Could it be that this Liangshan Island is the legacy of the Demon Heavenly Court?"
"What are their intentions?"
"Could the descendants of a mere Demon Clan dare to challenge the dignity of our Heavenly Court? They must not go unpunished!"
"..."
Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing stepped forward and requested, "Jade Emperor, your servant is willing to lead the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals to battle again and meet these Demon Clan troops."
Nezha pursed his mouth, knowing that his father would act this way.
Always wanting to show off, making it seem as if the Heavenly Court couldn’t function without him.
Taibai Venus stood out, coughed twice, and said, "Jade Emperor, please hear a word from your servant. In these troubled times, reports have come from the Mortal Realm that the Great Witch who escaped from the East Sea Sea Eye has reached the Northern Jambu Continent. That place is the territory of the Demon Race, and something big might happen.
This Liangshan Island’s situation is unclear; we can’t distinguish friend from foe for now. Before understanding clearly, we should not mobilize the troops again. I beg the Jade Emperor, allow your servant to visit the Mortal Realm and ascertain their reality first.
If they persist in challenging our Heavenly Court, we can dispatch troops to punish them.
If they bear no ill intentions towards us, I suggest considering recruiting them.
On one hand, it shows the benevolence and mercy of our Heavenly Court, and on the other, it allows us to recruit some aides, making it easier to deal with the Demon Calamity from Northern Jambu Continent in the future!"
The Jade Emperor considered it, then instructed Taibai Venus, "What Beloved Minister said is very true; then I’ll trouble you to visit the Mortal Realm."
"Your servant accepts the decree!"
Taibai Venus clasped his fist and saluted.
Immediately, the Jade Emperor dismissed the court meeting, instructing the immortal classes to stand by in the Heavenly Court, waiting for the news from Taibai Venus.
After the meeting, Li Jing grumbled on the side, "Playing the same trick again, have you all forgotten Sun Wukong’s lesson?"
Nezha, however, happily sidled up, proactively suggesting to Taibai Venus, "Uncle Venus, it might be difficult for you to negotiate alone when there’s no familiarity. Let me recommend someone for you; take her along, and negotiations will surely go smoothly."
Taibai Venus swung the horsetail whisk onto his arm, smiling as he turned to Nezha, "Who does the Third Crown Prince recommend?"
Nezha gave a mischievous grin, "Bring Fairy Zixuan from the Hundred Flowers Palace; she has met the island master’s son on that island. With her, those bandits will certainly treat you with courtesy."
"Oh?"
Taibai Venus said in surprise, "Is there such a thing?"
"Trust me, it won’t be wrong."
Nezha chuckled, patted his shoulder, and turned to leave.
Taibai Venus thought about it, realizing that this kid made some sense.
Going alone to contact Liangshan Island would be too stiff; taking someone familiar would naturally make things easier.
After the old man left, he immediately sent someone to the Hundred Flowers Palace to summon Zixuan.
Zixuan was anxious, fearing that the Heavenly Court had discovered her communicating with Liangshan Island.
When she arrived, her face was pale as she cautiously asked Taibai Venus, "I don’t know why the noble immortal called on this humble girl?"
Taibai Venus asked her, "I heard you have some connection with the island master’s son on Liangshan Island?"
Zixuan knelt down with a thud, continuously asking for forgiveness, "Noble immortal, spare me; I know nothing!"
Taibai Venus made her stand up, smiling, "Child, what are you afraid of? I was just casually asking. If you know them, I have a task where I might need your assistance."
"Task?"
Zixuan breathed a slight sigh of relief and curiously asked, "What task?"
Taibai Venus smiled, "I want to go down and talk to those bandits, see if they are willing to align with us and perhaps offer them some position. Wouldn’t that be perfect?"
Zixuan’s heart was pounding; she hadn’t expected such a good thing.
Of course, she was willing, "Zixuan is willing to accompany the noble immortal on this journey."
Taibai Venus joyfully said, "Very good, very good, then let’s descend to the Mortal Realm together!"