I am a fairy in Journey to the West

In the divine palace of Buzhou Mountain, at the Lingtai Dao Palace, Zhuang Yan sat on the throne and pointed his hand towards the void before him.

A ripple appeared in the space before them, followed by a burst of divine light, and a tall and majestic figure appeared in the scene.

“True Lord Lingtai.” The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak sat on the throne, with the Heavenly Profound Jade Talisman suspended in mid-air, casting a light screen that reflected Zhuang Yan’s image.

Zhuang Yan cupped his hands and smiled, "This lord sends his greetings to His Majesty Tianqi."

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak returned the greeting with a bow and said with a smile, "Thank you, True Lord. What brings you here?"

Zhuang Yan said, "When the Xuan Sect first entered the world, Dongyue sent troops to suppress them, but many of its officials and generals perished, resulting in heavy losses. This caused great chaos in Dongsheng Divine Continent, which is why I lent my subordinate, Huoling Zhenxian, to Dongyue. Over the years, Dongyue has rebuilt its divine palace and officials, and Dongsheng Divine Continent has returned to stability. I wish to transfer Huoling Zhenxian back to Buzhou Mountain, so I have come to inform His Majesty Tianqi."

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak sighed and said, "True Immortal Fire Spirit was originally your subordinate. If you want to transfer her back, I naturally have nothing to say. However, with her around these years, I have enjoyed a good period of leisure."

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "It's good that she didn't cause His Majesty any trouble."

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak said, "You don't know her abilities. There are few in the Heavenly Court who are more diligent than her. In just over ten years, she has accomplished what other divine palaces have taken hundreds of years to do."

"The restoration of the Eastern Peak Divine Palace is entirely thanks to the Fire Spirit True Immortal." The Eastern Peak Emperor said, then added, "But don't worry, True Lord, I have already recorded all her contributions in the merit book."

Zhuang Yan nodded and said, "Since His Majesty has no objections, then I will issue the imperial edict."

"Alright." The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak nodded, then suddenly asked, "True Lord, you're only sending Fire Spirit back for now, is that right?"

Zhuang Yan asked, "Does Your Majesty have any further questions?"

"It's not a question, but I have a request," the Great Emperor of Dongyue said. "I remember those people from the Demon Subduing Division were also your subordinates. Could you postpone their transfer from Dongyue?"

Zhuang Yan said, "Your Majesty is referring to Liu Yan, General Bi Huo, General Bi Zhen, General Tian Wu, Great Sage Huang Feng, Jiang Han, and Liu Jin, right?"

The Great Emperor of Dongyue nodded and said, "That's right, it's these people. These people are outstanding. After Huo Ling leaves, the Dongyue Divine Palace will still need these people to support it and to ensure that my Dongyue Immortal Officials can take over in the future."

“Alright.” Zhuang Yan nodded and said, “Since Your Majesty has a need, I will postpone the transfer of these people back and let them continue to serve in Dongyue.”

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak nodded slightly, then cupped his hands and said, "Then thank you very much, True Lord."

Zhuang Yan returned the greeting with a cupped hand and said, "Your Majesty Tianqi is too kind."

Zhuang Yan then severed his connection with the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak and issued a decree directly to the Eastern Peak Divine Palace.

When the Fire Spirit Immortal received the edict summoning her back to Buzhou Mountain, she was overjoyed and immediately informed everyone in the Demon Subduing Division of this happy news.

Upon hearing that Huo Ling Zhenxian was to be transferred back by Zhuang Yan, Liu Yan and the others quickly came over to congratulate him and asked if they would also be going back with him.

However, the Fire Spirit Immortal regretfully informed everyone, "You will probably have to stay in Dongyue for a while longer. The True Lord said that I will go back first, and you will stay here to continue your duties. Once the Dongyue Divine Palace has arranged for replacements for you, they will all be transferred back."

Hearing this, the group was somewhat disappointed, but only briefly. At least they knew that Zhuang Yan had not forgotten them and would transfer them back in the future.

So the Great Sage Huangfeng suggested holding a farewell banquet for the True Immortal Huoling, and everyone agreed, including the True Immortal Huoling.

Therefore, Liu Yan hosted a banquet at the Lion Camel King's "Qingfeng Mountain Immortal House" to send off the Fire Spirit True Immortal.

At the banquet, after drinking with everyone, Huo Ling Zhenxian said to Liu Yan, "After I leave, His Majesty Tian Qi will likely let you take over my position. You should be prepared."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan felt both happy and apprehensive, and quickly asked, "What merit do I have to succeed you, the High Minister?"

Fire Spirit Immortal laughed and said, "Compared to others, your ability to govern is not bad, so don't underestimate yourself."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands to the Fire Spirit Immortal and asked, "If I were to truly succeed the High Minister, how should the affairs of the Eastern Peak be handled? What are the matters that require caution and prudence? I would appreciate your guidance, High Minister."

"That's exactly what I was going to tell you," said True Immortal Fire Spirit. "If His Majesty Tianqi really wants you to succeed me, then remember what I'm saying now. If he doesn't, then just keep it to yourself."

Liu Yan nodded solemnly, then cupped his hands and said, "Please enlighten me, Your Excellency."

Fire Spirit Immortal said, "If any of the policies I implemented in the Eastern Peak Divine Palace encounter opposition after I leave, especially opposition from the Xuan Sect, then they should not be forcibly implemented; they can be abolished."

Liu Yan asked in bewilderment, "Why is that? Those policies have been in effect for many years, why are they still opposing them?"

Fire Spirit Immortal said, "You don't know the secrets behind this. The reason those decrees can be implemented is because I am here, or rather, because I have Lingtai True Lord behind me. If I leave, the immortal sects of the Eastern Continent will definitely test and oppose the decrees I implement."

"So if these things really happen, you should abolish them as you see fit, don't worry about it being my decree, understand?" Fire Spirit Immortal said with a serious expression.

Liu Yan nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Excellency, I've got it."

"Hmm." True Immortal Huo Ling nodded slightly, then continued, "The second matter is that among the immortal sects and forces in Dong Sheng Divine Continent, the others are fine, but the Xuan Sect must not be offended. The Taoist and Buddhist sects have relatively scattered influences in Dong Sheng Divine Continent, mostly existing in the form of Taoist temples, Taoist palaces, Buddhist temples, and Buddhist monasteries. They only have personal relationships with each other, rather than being a unified entity. Only the Xuan Sect must not be offended, and even more so, must not be openly broken with."

Liu Yan said, "But won't this special treatment cause dissatisfaction from the Buddhist and Taoist sects?"

Fire Spirit Immortal laughed and said, "The Buddhist and Taoist sects are even more dissatisfied with the Xuan Sect. These three sides can check and balance each other. It all depends on how you guide them."

Liu Yan suddenly realized and said, "Shangqing, I understand. As long as my Dongyue Divine Palace doesn't fall out with the Xuan Sect, no matter how dissatisfied the Taoist and Buddhist forces in Dongsheng Divine Continent are, the Xuan Sect can't break with my Dongyue Divine Palace because of them. In fact, if necessary, we can even use the Xuan Sect to suppress these two forces?"

Fire Spirit Immortal smiled and nodded, but did not speak.

Liu Yan had already understood the meaning behind the Fire Spirit Immortal's silent smile, so he asked again, "Does the High Minister have any further instructions for his subordinates?"

"That's all." True Immortal Huo Ling shook his head and said, "As long as you keep these two points firmly in mind, you can handle the affairs of the Eastern Peak Divine Palace and maintain the stability of the Eastern Victory Divine Continent."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan immediately stood up, raised his wine cup, bowed to the True Immortal Huo Ling, and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Your Excellency. I would like to offer you a toast."

Fire Spirit Immortal smiled, raised his wine cup, and then drank it all in one gulp.

Everyone enjoyed the banquet. The next day, the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak convened the Eastern Peak Court Assembly in the Zixia Palace, which was to be attended by all the celestial officials and generals within the Eastern Peak Divine Palace.

At the court assembly, Huo Ling Zhenxian formally resigned from his position as "Jade Palace Minister" to the Eastern Peak Emperor, who also announced to the crowd that Huo Ling Zhenxian had been transferred back to Buzhou Mountain.

All the celestial officials and divine generals present offered their congratulations to True Immortal Fire Spirit, who returned their greetings one by one.

Subsequently, the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak bestowed rewards upon the True Immortal Huo Ling to recognize her contributions to the Eastern Peak Divine Palace over the years.

Among the rewards bestowed by the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak were one million purple coins, forty-seven kinds of celestial treasures, and hundreds of kinds of celestial fruits and herbs.

However, True Immortal Huo Ling declined the one million purple coins, only accepting the forty-seven treasures and immortal fruits and herbs. He then bid farewell to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak and the immortal officials and generals of the Eastern Peak.

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak issued an edict, dispatching a divine general to escort the True Immortal Fire Spirit to Mount Buzhou in his own Heavenly Treasure Dragon Jade Carriage. After the True Immortal Fire Spirit expressed his gratitude, he left the Purple Cloud Palace. Subsequently, the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak announced the successor to the True Immortal Fire Spirit, and unsurprisingly, it was Liu Yan.

However, although Liu Yan succeeded Huo Ling Zhenxian as the Jade Palace Minister of the Eastern Peak Divine Palace, he was not promoted in rank because his achievements were not yet sufficient.

Therefore, Liu Yan could only hold the official position of a sixth-rank immortal official in the Zhongyuan era, serving as the Minister of the Jade Palace of the Eastern Peak Divine Palace. Meanwhile, the fifth son of the Eastern Peak Emperor, Marquis Xuanling, succeeded Liu Yan and became the new Grand Commandant of the Demon Subduing Division.

Meanwhile, as the Eastern Peak Emperor's Heavenly Treasure Dragon Jade Carriage delivered the Fire Spirit True Immortal to Mount Buzhou, the people of Mount Buzhou rushed forward to greet him the moment the carriage landed.

Leading the way were the two boys, Baojie and Xiuhuang, who represented Zhuang Yan because they were at the front.

Next were Chi Ling, Wang Shu, Hong Shan Jun, Lu Han Zhi, Wen Dao Ren, and Ju Ling Shen, followed by the Bull Demon King, Princess Iron Fan, and Ren Xiao Yao, along with a group of scattered attendants.

The happiest of them all was Chi Ling. She opened her arms from afar, called out "Sister Fire Spirit," and rushed over to hug Fire Spirit, who had stepped down from the jade carriage.

"Sister Fire Spirit, I've missed you so much all these years," Chi Ling said, burying her head in Fire Spirit's chest.

Fire Spirit Immortal held Chi Ling in his arms, reached out and stroked her head, saying, "Now I'm going to take care of you again."

Chi Ling looked up and said with a smile, "Welcome!"

Then Wang Shu stepped forward and said to Huo Ling Zhenxian with a smile, "Sister Huo Ling, we'll be working together again from now on."

Fire Spirit Immortal smiled and stepped forward, carefully examining Wang Shu before laughing, "You're much more dignified now."

"I've always been very dignified, okay?" Wang Shu said, "Fire Spirit Sister, you have such a big prejudice against me, don't you?"

Fire Spirit Immortal said, "It's not prejudice, it's an opinion."

Seeing that the two were about to argue as soon as they met, Chi Ling quickly stepped forward and said, "Sister Huo Ling, Buzhou Mountain has gained many new people these days. Let me introduce them to you."

So Chi Ling introduced everyone to Huo Ling Zhen Xian. Those introduced came forward to pay their respects to Huo Ling Zhen Xian, and Huo Ling Zhen Xian returned the greetings one by one.

After the two sides exchanged greetings, the two boys, Baojie and Xiuhuang, stepped forward and said, "Fire Spirit Immortal, the True Lord is waiting in the Hall of Fate. Please, Fire Spirit Immortal, along with all the celestial officials and divine generals, proceed to the Hall of Fate to pay homage to the True Lord."

Upon hearing this, True Immortal Huo Ling immediately cupped his hands and said, "Yes."

Then, led by Huo Ling Zhenxian, the group entered Buzhou Mountain and headed towards the Lingtai Palace's Siming Hall. Even Baojie and Xiuhuang were walking behind Huo Ling Zhenxian.

As for the divine generals from the Eastern Peak Divine Palace who escorted the jade carriage, attendants came to lead them into the Buzhou Mountain Divine Palace to rest and to prepare a feast for them.

Seeing this, Ren Xiaoyao asked the Giant Spirit God, "How come this person has such a big reputation?"

The Giant Spirit God said in a low voice, "This Fire Spirit Immortal was the first person to follow the True Lord, following him from humble beginnings. Moreover, she is extremely capable, and even the Jade Emperor praises her highly. She can be said to be the True Lord's absolute confidante."

"I see." Ren Xiaoyao nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Soon after, the group arrived at the Hall of Fate and, led by the True Immortal Fire Spirit, went straight inside. Upon reaching the center of the hall, they all bowed and said, "Greetings, True Lord."

Zhuang Yan sat on the throne with a smile, looking at everyone and said, "No need for formalities, please rise."

"Thank you, True Lord." The crowd bowed in unison.

Then Zhuang Yan waved his sleeve, and a beam of light flashed, immediately creating rows of neat sandalwood chairs on both sides of the hall.

Zhuang Yan pointed to the sandalwood chairs on both sides and said, "Please take your seats. Let's make our discussion more casual."

The group bowed in gratitude again, and then took their seats in order of their official ranks and positions.

After everyone was seated, Zhuang Yan looked at Huo Ling Zhenxian and smiled, "Huo Ling."

Fire Spirit Immortal had just sat down when he immediately stood up, walked to the center of the hall, and bowed, saying, "Your subordinate is here."

Zhuang Yan said, "I hereby appoint you as the 'Chief Minister of the Imperial Secretariat' of the Great Destiny Palace, to manage all affairs of the Great Destiny Palace on my behalf."

After saying this, Zhuang Yan waved his hand and presented the "Precious Seal and Golden Talisman" of the Grand Master of Human Affairs to the Fire Spirit True Immortal. "From now on, you will have full authority over all affairs of the Buzhou Mountain Divine Palace. Assist me in wielding power in the human world and governing the Three Realms and the human world."

Fire Spirit Immortal immediately knelt down, stretched out his hands to receive the precious seal and golden talisman symbolizing the highest authority in the mortal world, and then kowtowed and said, "Your subordinate obeys the order and will certainly live up to the trust placed in you by the True Lord."

Zhuang Yan smiled and nodded, then said to Huo Ling Zhenxian, "Get up."

Fire Spirit Immortal bowed in thanks and rose. The moment she stood up, the immortals and gods behind her, including Chi Ling and Wang Shu, all stood up and congratulated Fire Spirit Immortal, saying, "Congratulations, Your Excellency."

Fire Spirit Immortal put away the precious seal and golden talisman, turned around and returned the greeting to everyone, saying, "Thank you all. I hope you will all give me your guidance in the future."

Everyone quickly replied, "No, no, we will obey Your Majesty's orders."

After exchanging greetings, everyone took their seats at Zhuang Yan's command. Zhuang Yan then waved his hand, and a beam of light instantly illuminated the entire Hall of Fate.

Everyone looked up and saw a precious pearl in Zhuang Yan's hand.

"The Great Dust Pearl?" Chi Ling called out the name of the pearl.

Zhuang Yan smiled slightly and used his magic to send the 'Taichen Pearl' to the Fire Spirit True Immortal, saying, "This is the 'Taichen Pearl,' a supreme treasure acquired after birth. It contains the great power of all dust and has immense might. I now bestow it upon you."

Upon seeing this, Huo Ling Zhenxian hurriedly stood up and said, "True Lord, all the supernatural powers, magic treasures, and spells bestowed upon me by you are enough to make me invincible in the Three Realms. Please keep this acquired treasure for yourself, True Lord. I dare not accept it."

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "Your future responsibilities will be extraordinary, and the things you will face will be incomparable to those of the past. This acquired treasure is dispensable to me, and I have no use for it, but it will be a great help to you. There is no need to say more, just keep it."

Upon hearing this, Huo Ling Zhenxian was deeply moved. She no longer refused and accepted the Taichen Pearl with both hands. Then she stepped forward again to kowtow and say, "Thank you, Zhenjun."

Zhuang Yan reached out to help, and a beam of immortal light immediately lifted the Fire Spirit True Immortal up from the ground.

Then Zhuang Yan asked Lu Hanzhi, "General Zhifu, is the celestial banquet arranged?"

Lu Hanzhi quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Reporting to True Lord, everything has been arranged. We are just waiting for True Lord and all colleagues to take their seats and enjoy the banquet."

"Alright." Zhuang Yan stood up and smiled, "Fire Spirit, this celestial banquet is a welcome feast prepared for you. Now, please come with me to Wanhua Pavilion for the banquet."

With a smile on his face, True Immortal Huo Ling bowed and said, "Yes, I will obey the True Lord's decree."

Leaving aside the subsequent joyous feast, after the Fire Spirit Immortal returned to Buzhou Mountain to oversee affairs, Zhuang Yan was able to completely extricate himself from those mundane matters, focusing on the progress of the pilgrimage while continuing to refine the laws of heaven and earth of Beiju Luzhou. (End of Chapter)