If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 993 The Wind and the Myriad Scenes Refine the Spirit
Master Guan glanced at his old friend: What did you say to them? I came here to offer a way out, to let the River God or the Great Emperor step down. What are you doing seeing Master Yu?
Su Xinghe gave him a helpless and innocent look: I don't know! I only told the Goddess of Huayue about your feelings. I was too far away to hear what she said to the Third Holy Mother and the others.

"Master Guan?" Yang Chan raised her voice and shouted again.

Master Guan scanned the assembled female immortals and asked, "All of you immortals, are you all going to the Imperial Observatory to see Celestial Master Yu?"

“They’re not going, it’s just me,” Yang Chan said.

The Goddess of Mount Hua understood her father's predicament and was very grateful that Master Guan was willing to offer her a way out.

But she didn't know how to get the steps to her father's feet, so she consulted with her sisters.

Then Yang Chan volunteered, patting her chest and guaranteeing that she would take the initiative to help the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain solve his predicament.

Well, Yang Chan is at most a little simple-minded, but not completely stupid.

Seeing this, she realized that the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain needed a way out.

—Wow, Yu Fengxian is so amazing! I must go to Xianyang to meet her today!

Having made up her mind, she took the initiative to take on the task of resolving the conflict between the two parties.

She went to Xianyang alone because the identities of the Goddess of Mount Hua and the others were somewhat awkward.

They are either subordinate deities of the Great Emperor of the Western Mountains or his direct relatives; the label of "Great Emperor of the Western Mountains" is too obvious on them.

Their visit to Yu Fengxian was as if they were representing the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain, begging for mercy from Yu Fengxian. How could this be allowed?

Although the Holy Mother of the Third Princess is also a deity on Mount Hua, everyone knows her true identity and background.

Yang Jian's younger sister, and the Jade Emperor's niece.

"What does the Third Holy Mother intend to say when she meets Master Yu?" Master Guan asked.

"I'll talk to her properly, of course. Stop dawdling and hurry up!" Yang Chan urged.

After some hesitation, Master Guan boarded a cloud and flew towards Xianyang City with Yang Chan and her two fairy maids.

"Third Holy Mother, do you know the story of Master Yu?" he cautiously reminded her on the way.

Yang Chan asked, "What story is the real person telling? Is it 'The Strange Fate of the Great Marsh' written by Dong Zhongshu, or the 'Complete Collection of the Qi Shadow Technique of Yu Fengxian' that recently came from Xianyang Palace?"

Master Guan asked in surprise, "Your Majesty also knows about the Qi Shadow Technique?"

Yang Chan said matter-of-factly, "Recently, 'Qi Shadow Technique' has become very popular among the elites in Xianyang. Many immortals are studying the shooting techniques of 'Qi Shadow Technique'."

Mount Hua is right next to Xianyang, how could I not know that?

It's true that Mount Hua is next to Xianyang.

It's quite normal for immortals to be curious about Qi Shadow Techniques and study its intricate illusions.

But why are you reading "The Complete Works of Yu Fengxian"?
The complete works of Yu Fengxian contain her "great achievements" throughout her life.

It even includes her experience of being a "born saint" in the sand dunes, and it's divided into seven or eight episodes!
Wouldn't a normal immortal know the story of her stealing peaches of immortality and killing Huang An, the Great Immortal?

Only "vulgar mortals" like Empress Dowager Zhao and the powerful figures of Xianyang would seriously read the entire collection of Yu Fengxian's works, which is obviously self-aggrandizing.

Guan Zhenren thought to himself, but said aloud, "Since the Holy Mother has seen Yu Tianshi's aura, she should know her character."

She has a strong personality and is not easily swayed by force.

You can reason with her, but never be condescending or use threats.

Doing that would only backfire.

Yang Chan said unhappily, "Does the True Man think I am an arrogant and petty person?"

"Don't dare, don't dare!"

Master Guan didn't dare to say anything and silently led her to the Imperial Observatory.

They pressed down directly from the clouds and landed in the front courtyard of the Emperor's Palace.

Before even landing, Master Guan blurted out, "Why is it still shaking?"

Just as when he left, the buildings and ground of the Emperor's Palace continued to tremble.

Even the amplitude of the vibration remained unchanged.

"It's always been like this."

Xiao Linzi had just answered when he saw the beautiful Yang Chan. He was stunned for a moment, then immediately bowed and said, "The Holy Mother of the Third Holy Mother has arrived! I have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me!"

"No need for formalities!" Yang Chan nodded slightly, then looked around and asked, "Why is no one from the Imperial Observatory?"

Xiao Linzi said, "Which Celestial Master does the Holy Mother want to see? They are all busy with their respective departments."

Master Guan added, "It's been almost five hours since the tremors started at the fourth watch of the night. They should have gotten impatient by now and gone back to work."

This is the truth.

He was getting impatient and that's when he decided to go to the Jing River.

As soon as Master Guan finished speaking, several Celestial Masters strode in from outside.

They saw Guan Zhenren descending from the sky on auspicious clouds, and knew that he had returned.

Before the person even arrived, a voice came from afar, "Master Guan, why have you been gone for so long?"

What did the Jing River Dragon King say? "Is the River God truly so determined that he'll never turn back even after hitting a brick wall?"

"The River God is so ungrateful and shameless! He may not find it tiring, but we find it annoying! The main hall keeps shaking slightly, making it impossible to meditate peacefully."

"Oh my, when did the Third Holy Mother arrive?"

The Qi cultivators of Mount Hua and those of Xianyang are actually part of the same large circle.

Even many celestial masters who had not yet become immortals knew the Third Holy Mother.

Yang Chan's expression was not good at this moment, and she felt even more frustrated.

The sacred ceremony for the Great Emperor of the Western Peak should be treated with utmost care, yet these celestial masters were so relaxed and casual, even complaining of the trouble.
"Fellow Daoists, please don't stand on ceremony!" In the end, she didn't lash out.

"Real Grey Crane, please entertain the Third Holy Mother first. I will go to the Treasure Map Room to find Celestial Master Feather."

Master Guan gave a word of advice, then turned to Yang Chan and explained, "The Treasure Map Room is ultimately not a place for entertaining guests."

Please wait a moment, Your Majesty, while I speak with Master Yu.

"Well, you go."

Yang Chan didn't expect to directly enter the core secrets of the Imperial Observatory.

After bidding farewell to Yang Chan, Guan Zhenren used earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique in Chinese fantasy novels) in front of everyone, disappearing into the ground a hundred feet deep.

Upon penetrating the ground, he was immediately enveloped by the boiling and intense energy of the Earthly Fiend Dragon.

It was as if a great calamity had been placed underground, and the dragon energy of the Ying clan was being boiled in a pot.

If it weren't for the protection of the Celestial Master's authority, he would have suffered from the dragon's energy entering his body, the backlash of his Taoist magic, the rampage of his magical power, and the rupture of his meridians with just this one blow.

They moved forward several dozen feet, and there was no soil in front of them, only a space filled with dragon energy formed by an array.

Without any sense of up, down, left, or right, the space was murky and yellowish, like a muddy swamp suspended in the outer realm. "Master Yu, it's me!" he shouted, and in the next instant, a passage opened up from the "muddy swamp".

He quickly flew inside, and a moment later his eyes lit up as he arrived at the familiar treasure map room.

The interior of the Kebaotu building was completely unfamiliar to him.

Not a single true form image shimmering with spiritual light was seen.

Even Master Yu himself was not indoors.

But the room was not empty; it seemed to have become a world.

There is a river, winding and turning, that flows past him—it is the Yellow River!

The Yellow River rushed toward "Shigandang" but ultimately had no choice but to bypass Mount Tai and flow eastward into the sea.

Master Guan rubbed his eyes, channeled his magical power into them, and activated the "Celestial Master's Eyes".

It's not an illusion; everything is real.

Yellow River, Yangtze River, Ji River, Wei River, Jing River, Dongting Lake, Daluze, Taihu Lake, Poyang Lake
Mount Tai, Mount Hua, Mount Heng, Mount Hengshan, Mount Huangshan, Mount Shouyang, and Mount Yanshan.
Numerous mountains and rivers intertwine to form a complete map of China.

But they are not maps.

Although Master Guan could see through the “small” Yellow River at a glance, he felt a sense of awe as if he were actually witnessing the Yellow River.

The Yellow River flows ceaselessly, its surface vast and boundless; before it, he seems insignificant and minuscule.

When Guan Zhenren looked at Mount Hua again, it was exactly the same feeling he had when he looked down at it before.

Even the majestic and magnificent scenery of Mount Hua is described in more detail and with greater impact. It's like comparing a photograph to a masterpiece painting: the photograph is more realistic, while the masterpiece painting has more charm and is more impactful.

"Master Guan, what's the matter that you're so anxious to see me?"

The Jing River spoke, and then it disintegrated in front of Master Guan, turning into wisps of pale blue mist.

The mist drifted to him and transformed into a serene, elegant, and beautiful fairy.

It resembles the Jing River itself.

Master Guan was stunned for a moment before saying with a bewildered expression, "Master Yu, what kind of illusion is this? It's so powerful that it almost makes the illusion real."

Xiao Yu smiled slightly, her demeanor shifting from that of the "Goddess of the Jing River" back to her original appearance as a fairy-like phoenix.

"A little trick to deeply connect with the true form image: the landscape appears as if it were real."

Master Guan pointed to the mountains and rivers that looked small but felt just like the real thing and asked, "Could it be that these landscapes, like the Jing River before, can all be transformed into Feathered Celestial Masters?"

Xiaoyu hesitated, reluctant to reveal her secret.

But then she thought that since she had become the "acting Grand Tutor," he had become her subordinate, and they would be discussing Taoist practices in the future.
She nodded and said, "I am trying to create a true immortal technique. These landscapes, like the Jing River before, are all part of my original energy."

Of course, I alone could not have created such a beautiful and evocative landscape.

I borrowed the power of true-form diagrams, essentially creating a landscape representation.

Guan Zhenren did not show any surprise or doubt. Instead, he seemed to realize something and said, "The method created by the fairy is somewhat similar to the 'Wandering Wind Mixture Myriad Scenes Refining Spirit Flying Transformation Dao'."

Now it was Xiaoyu's turn to be surprised and uncertain.

Upon hearing the name "Huifeng Henhe Wanjing Lianshen Feihua," her heart immediately stirred, her inspiration was awakened, and she felt a connection from the depths of her being.

"Whose Taoist technique is 'Ten Thousand Scenes Refining the Spirit'?"

Master Guan said, "It seems to be Lady Yunhua, who is also the twenty-third daughter of the Queen Mother of the West, also known as 'Yaoji'."

I have never met Madam Yunhua.

I only came across the story of the Human Emperor wooing Lady Yunhua when I was browsing through the secrets of the Immortal Realm in the Great Qin Treasury.

"It's actually Yao Ji! She's the Queen Mother's twenty-third daughter. Just how many daughters does the Queen Mother have?" Xiao Yu asked in surprise.

Master Guan calculated with his fingers before saying, "There are at least eighty-one. The Queen Mother of the West is different from us."

Even Madam Yunhua is different from us.

We are human beings, and they are all manifestations of primordial Qi.

The Queen Mother possesses the most wondrous and subtle energy of the Western Flower.

From the beginning of time to the present day, when humanity is at its peak, countless millennia have passed.

The wondrous Qi of Xihua combines with other innate Qi, thus creating even more innate Qi.

They transformed into human form, and were all daughters of the Queen Mother of the West.

Furthermore, the Jade Emperor frequently descends to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations. Matters between men and women, and the harmony of yin and yang, are part of the Heavenly Way, which no one can defy.

Sometimes, they inevitably leave behind some offspring. If they are fortunate enough, they can ascend to the Heavenly Court to become Jade Maidens or 'Princes'.

The Jade Maiden was then entrusted to the Queen Mother for instruction, and was considered her daughter.

Xiao Yu asked curiously, "Will the Queen Mother descend to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations and bring back a few children?"

Master Guan shook his head and said, "The Queen Mother almost never descends to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations."

"The Queen Mother then united with the other primordial energies of Yin and Yang—"

Before Xiaoyu could finish speaking, Master Guan, with a bitter face, waved his hand vigorously and said, "Master Yu, let's talk about serious matters!"

"Let's not rush into serious matters. Hmm, let's not talk about the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, but just about Lady Yunhua. What kind of immortal technique is her 'Whirling Wind Mixture of Myriad Scenes Refining Spirit and Transforming'? Is it a celestial immortal technique, or something else? What are its principles?"

"I had never heard of this immortal technique before, but now that you've mentioned it, I immediately feel a connection. It seems to be the opportunity for me to achieve enlightenment," Xiaoyu asked.

She had just created "Ten Thousand Scenes Refining the Spirit" when she immediately heard of a similar authentic immortal technique. She had to admit, this was extremely fortunate!
Even if we cannot obtain the Great Law from Madam Yunhua.

By acknowledging a godmother, one can allow the Purple Mansion to automatically deduce its flaws, thus indirectly understanding the underlying principles.

Hearing that it was related to the opportunity to attain enlightenment, Master Guan also became serious. "It shouldn't be a Celestial Immortal Technique, but it's superior to one. Dongfang Shuo had a very high opinion of it."

He himself is a celestial being; he certainly possesses sufficient judgment.

"Why are we talking about Dongfang Shuo again? What's his relationship with Lady Yunhua?" Xiaoyu asked curiously.

"As I just mentioned, the Emperor pursued Lady Yunhua but failed, which is why he recorded it as a secret."

The recorder was none other than Dongfang Shuo, who had accompanied the Emperor to meet Lady Yunhua. "Master Guan said.

"It's actually the Human Emperor Ying Zheng! I thought he was an ancient human emperor. Why is he pursuing the Queen Mother's daughter?"
"Is he willing to marry Lady Yunhua and make her the Empress of Qin?" Xiaoyu asked curiously.

Master Guan asked curiously, "Why is Master Yu so surprised? Throughout history, which human emperor or king has not longed for the favor of a famous fairy?"
King Mu of Zhou even pursued the Queen Mother of the West back then!
Let alone the human emperor who is used to seeing the beauty of mortals, even mortal scholars often fantasize about being chosen by fairies or goddesses and write stories of scholars encountering fairies who descend to earth.
In reality, fairies and goddesses could only have relations with emperors.

It must also be a great human emperor who establishes great achievements.

Associating with emperors and princes can at least bring one good fortune to the human race.

It can obtain the emperor's yang energy to harmonize the dragon and tiger.

What could a fairy or goddess possibly want from a chance encounter with a poor scholar? If she truly has ulterior motives, then the scholar should be on his guard.

(End of this chapter)