People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 309 So what if the sages plot? I will decide the fate of the world with my own hands! (12)

"interesting……"

After listening to the report from the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, Yang Xuan showed no sign of worry; instead, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

For the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and others, this matter was quite thorny, and if not handled properly, it would cause huge losses to the Heavenly Court.

As for who was behind it all, they had absolutely no clue.

Over the years, they have only been able to narrow down the list of gods and immortals who have ulterior motives.

The scope is a bit too large, with millions of immortals and gods, ranging from earth immortals to Taiyi Golden Immortals.

Finding the mastermind among these gods and immortals is incredibly difficult.

Moreover, there are simply too many of these immortals and gods, and it is impractical to punish them all.

This is why the matter has reached a stalemate, causing the situation to worsen.

But for Yang Xuan, this was not a problem.

First, there's the mastermind behind it all. After listening to the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's report, Yang Xuan already guessed who was behind this scheme.

Through the Black Lotus's attempt to scheme against Fairy Yunhua, Yang Xuan became even more certain that the Black Lotus must be connected to the Western Religion.

Combined with later memories, it was precisely because of the Barefoot Immortal that Haotian found himself in a difficult situation regarding the matter of Fairy Yunhua descending to the mortal realm to meet with a human.

Ultimately, they had no choice but to send heavenly soldiers and generals to capture Fairy Yunhua and bring her back to the Heavenly Court, which led to the deaths of Yang Jiao and Yang Tianyou, the suppression of Fairy Yunhua under Peach Mountain, and the falling out between Yang Jian and Yang Chan and the Heavenly Court.

Of all the gods and immortals in Heaven, why was it Barefoot Immortal who discovered this matter, and why did he insist on saying it in public?
How could someone who has reached the position of Barefoot Immortal possibly be completely devoid of human relationships and social skills?

If it were any other deity, upon discovering that Fairy Yunhua had descended to the mortal realm and violated the heavenly rules, they would have privately reported it to the Jade Emperor, thus minimizing the matter and resolving it peacefully.

How could someone who can gain Haotian's favor and receive Haotian's rewards be so brainless?

Clearly, the Barefoot Immortal's background is not simple either; he is most likely a spy for the Western Sect, just like the Black Lotus.

Once this is understood, it is not too difficult to determine who wants to incite turmoil in the Heavenly Court.

Among the millions of immortals and gods identified by the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and others, there must be some who are also spies of the Western Sect!

Of course, Yang Xuan was able to confirm this because he guessed the other identity of the Barefoot Immortal and knew about the future establishment of the Buddhist sect to steal the power of the Underworld and the Heavenly Court.

If one did not know these things, who would have thought that the turmoil in the Heavenly Court was caused by the Western Religion, or even by the two Western Saints?

"You've acted so brazenly, you probably never imagined that I already know your identities. Your attempt to use this to undermine the authority of the Heavenly Court's rules is unlikely to succeed."

Yang Xuan smiled slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Not only did you fail in this endeavor, but you also gave me the opportunity to eliminate the Western Cult's spies!

Since some of the millions of immortals and gods selected by the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden were spies of the Western Sect, Yang Xuan naturally could not continue to let them stay in the Heavenly Court.

Even if we can't eliminate all these spies, we must make the Western Church feel the pinch and deter them from taking any further action in the near future.

However, we still need to think carefully about how to do it.

Yang Xuan stroked his chin, his mind racing as he began to think of a solution.

Although Yang Xuan had already learned from Haotian that the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren harbored ill intentions towards him.

However, for the sake of the bigger picture, he did not intend to take this opportunity to expel the Antarctic Immortal and his companion from the Heavenly Court.

Regardless, both the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren are disciples of the Chan Sect. If this matter is not handled properly, it will definitely intensify the conflict between the Chan Sect and the Heavenly Court, and may even cause dissatisfaction.

Moreover, with the Investiture of the Gods approaching, he is now afraid that Haotian might have a moment of despair and go to Zixiao Palace to complain, thus triggering the Investiture of the Gods. He is even less likely to do anything to the Antarctic Immortal and the other two.

As for the malice shown to him by the two immortals of the South Pole, Yang Xuan did not care too much. If these two were really so stubborn, then in the upcoming Investiture of the Gods, they would probably both have their primordial spirits listed!

With Yang Xuan's current cultivation level and status, he still has some confidence!

Seeing this, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others did not urge them on, but all showed expectant expressions.

Based on their understanding of Yang Xuan, Yang Xuan's expression indicated that he already had some ideas.

Sure enough, we can leave the brain-related tasks to the Emperor; we just need to follow orders!

The way they looked at Yang Xuan was filled with obvious admiration.

Yang Xuan paid little attention to the reactions of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others.

The reason is simple: I'm used to it...

After careful consideration, Yang Xuan finally made a decision.

He looked at the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others, and said in a deep voice:

"The great calamity is about to arrive..."

"What? A cataclysmic event!!"

However, as soon as Yang Xuan spoke, the expressions of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others changed drastically.

They were originally waiting for Yang Xuan to provide a solution, but they didn't expect that Yang Xuan would drop such a bombshell as soon as he opened his mouth.

All primordial beings have a natural fear of great calamities.

However, before the great calamity descends, there is only one sign: the aura of calamity is generated. But for 99% of the creatures in the primordial world, it is difficult to detect the existence of the calamity aura.

Even the Great Luo Golden Immortals, and even Quasi-Saints, are no exception.

If it weren't for the blessing of the Holy Virtue Golden Wheel and the Heavenly Evolution Abacus, which made Yang Xuan's deductive abilities no weaker than those of a Quasi-Saint of One Corpse, his deductions would still have been hindered.

In addition, he already knew that the Investiture of the Gods calamity was coming, otherwise he would not have been able to detect the existence of the calamity aura and know that the calamity was about to descend.

It is perfectly normal that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and others were unaware that calamity energy was already brewing in the primordial world and that a great calamity was about to descend.

If anyone else had said this, they would have been skeptical, but since it came from Yang Xuan, no one questioned it.

For a moment, panic and unease filled the council hall, and even a Great Luo Golden Immortal like the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden felt uneasy because of it.

And that was Yang Xuan's purpose.

To ensure that the authority of the Heavenly Rules is not compromised, and to prevent new conflicts between the Heavenly Court and the Chan Sect from arising, we must find a way to create an even greater crisis!

After a short while, once the emotions of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others had calmed down somewhat, Yang Xuan waved his hand and said casually:

"There is no need to worry too much about the Great Tribulation. Although I cannot guarantee that all of you will survive it safely, as long as you follow my orders, you will at least have a better chance of getting through it."

Yang Xuan wasn't bragging when he said that.

According to later records, the Investiture of the Gods had a relatively small impact on the Heavenly Court.

Even if Yang Xuan made no arrangements, as long as Jiutian Xuannv and the others didn't do anything reckless, they wouldn't be able to perish during the Investiture of the Gods.

"call--!"

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others all breathed a sigh of relief, and their panic and unease subsided significantly.

They always believed Yang Xuan's words without question. Since Yang Xuan said he had made arrangements that could increase their chances of surviving the Great Tribulation, their chances of surviving the Great Tribulation must be higher than those of other beings in the prehistoric world! As for Yang Xuan's orders, they would never question them, much less disobey them.

In other words, they will continue to live the same way they have in the past, and will be able to pass through the upcoming great calamity more peacefully than other beings!
Sensing the emotional shifts of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others, Yang Xuan smiled silently and continued:

"Now that the great calamity is approaching, it is not advisable to create trouble unnecessarily. The actions of the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi True Man have indeed violated the Heavenly Rules and damaged the majesty of the Heavenly Court."

"But the two of them are, after all, disciples of the Chan Sect, disciples of a sage. The Chan Sect has a sage in charge, and our Heavenly Court is insurmountably inferior to them."

"This matter should be handled properly. We should first reduce the impact of the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren descending to the mortal realm. As for how to deal with them, we should leave that for after the Great Tribulation ends."

At this point, Yanxuan paused for a moment, his expression turning serious, and said in a deep voice:

"I hereby issue this decree: Firstly, the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi True Man descended to the mortal realm at the invitation of a sage. There is a reason for this, and it is not an act of dereliction of duty."

"Secondly, some celestial beings in the Heavenly Court deliberately distorted the facts in an attempt to escalate the conflict between the Heavenly Court and the Chan Sect. Their intentions are despicable, and this matter should be thoroughly investigated and dealt with without leniency!"

"Those with conclusive evidence will be dragged to the execution platform and executed without mercy, regardless of their cultivation level or divine rank!"

"Accomplices shall be stripped of their celestial status, banished to the mortal realm, and never to be employed again!"

Yang Xuan's idea was simple, but absolutely effective.

The Western Religion is trying to use the identities of the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren, disciples of the Chan Sect, to prevent the Heavenly Court from arbitrarily punishing them according to the Heavenly Rules, thereby inciting public opinion and exacerbating the conflict between the Chan Sect and the Heavenly Court.

In that case, the best solution is to make the actions of the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren in descending to the mortal realm seem reasonable, thus addressing the problem at its root.

You say that the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren, relying on their status as disciples of the Chan Sect, disregarded the Heavenly Rules and left the Heavenly Court without permission.

Then I can also say that the two of them descended to the mortal realm on the orders of the Primordial Celestial Lord. I want to see whether the celestial gods and immortals of the Heavenly Court believe the truth you speak, or whether it is just an excuse I made up.

If the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Immortal acquiesce, then their matter concerning the mortal realm can be temporarily put aside.

If the Antarctic Immortal and the Great Perfection Immortal are unwilling to cooperate, then the Heavenly Court has ample reason to strip them of their immortal status, and even the Primordial Heavenly Lord cannot say anything about it.

At the same time, Yang Xuan can also take this opportunity to eliminate the Western Sect's spies planted in the Heavenly Court, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

Upon hearing Yang Xuan's order, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others all revealed a murderous look on their faces, and their bodies were filled with killing intent, ready to unleash a massacre at any moment.

As for whether doing so would have negative consequences, and how to deal with the Antarctic Immortal and the Taiyi Zhenren after the Great Tribulation, they didn't think much about it.

Their thinking was simple: just follow Yang Xuan's orders!
Yang Xuan ordered them to arrest people, and they arrested people.

Yang Xuan ordered them to kill, and they killed.

As for other matters, Yang Xuan will take care of them; they don't need to bother with them.

After all, the Heavenly Court is where it is today, and they are in their positions today, all thanks to Yang Xuan's leadership. Anyone could potentially harm the Heavenly Court, but Yang Xuan is the only one who would not!

"I will obey the Emperor's decree!"

They bowed respectfully to Yang Xuan with their hands clasped together, and then immediately took their leave to carry out Yang Xuan's arrangements.

But before they could turn around, Yang Xuan called out to them.

"Don't rush, I have another matter I need you to do!"

"The Heavenly Court's influence in the prehistoric world is growing day by day, which has already damaged the interests of certain forces. In addition, the Great Tribulation is approaching, and the method of deduction is hindered."

"It's not long before similar things happen again."

Yang Xuan's gaze swept over the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others, and he gave a deep order:

"You shall convey my decree. Firstly, from this day forward, all celestial beings and deities of the Heavenly Court shall not participate in any power struggles in the name of the Heavenly Court."

"Secondly, if any living beings spread rumors that are detrimental to the Heavenly Court, they should be thoroughly investigated. They should not blindly follow suit and damage the dignity of the Heavenly Court."

"Thirdly, no matter what kind of living being or what name they seek help from the righteous gods of Heaven, they shall not be given any assistance without authorization."

"Anyone who violates this rule, regardless of the reason, will be stripped of their celestial status!"

Upon hearing this, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others were all startled. Yang Xuan's two orders left no room for negotiation, revealing his domineering nature.

It is not forbidden for the righteous gods of Heaven to participate in the struggles of other forces, but they must remove their divine robes and crowns and must never participate in the struggles in the name of Heaven.

If any living being harbors malicious intent and spreads rumors, the righteous gods of Heaven must not follow suit.

If any living being seeks help from the righteous gods of Heaven, no one may offer assistance without authorization, regardless of who the other party is or what their purpose is.

These three orders are absolute; anyone who disobeys them will be stripped of their immortal status without any room for negotiation.

This was the first time Yang Xuan had issued such a domineering order since he ascended to heaven, and it was also the first time the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden had ever seen Yang Xuan act so domineeringly.

However, they did not think there was anything wrong with Yang Xuan's actions. In fact, after a brief moment of stunned silence, their eyes all became excited.

This is how an emperor should behave!
Yes, that's right. In their view, Haotian and the Queen Mother are nominally the rulers of the Heavenly Court, which is an indisputable fact.

But in their hearts, Yang Xuan was the real ruler of the Heavenly Court!
The faces of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others were filled with fervor, and they bowed to Yang Xuan once again.

"I will obey the Emperor's decree!"

Even now, Yang Xuan still can't get used to the fervent behavior of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and others, and feels extremely uncomfortable.

He then explained some details and dismissed the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the others to carry out the five orders he had given.

It is conceivable that as these five orders are implemented, they will cause quite a stir in the Heavenly Court, and many immortals and gods will feel dissatisfied.

In the past, after the primordial beings joined the Heavenly Court, they were bound by the Heavenly Rules and could not arbitrarily exercise their divine authority.

However, many gods and immortals still try to use their divine power to provide certain assistance to their people and friends.

After all, most immortals and gods only used the Heavenly Court as a channel to obtain merit and spiritual objects.

In modern terms, the Heavenly Court was like a company; they had absolutely no feelings for it.

The order that Yang Xuan gave later was equivalent to isolating all the celestial beings and gods of the Heavenly Court from their original forces, clansmen, and friends.

They are not allowed to use their positions in Heaven to provide any assistance to their existing forces, clansmen, or friends, nor can they accept requests for help from their clansmen or friends in the name of the righteous gods of Heaven.

From then on, the righteous gods of Heaven could only act according to the rules of Heaven and could not provide convenience to their clansmen or friends based on their personal wishes.

This will inevitably harm the interests of some gods and immortals to some extent, and it is unavoidable that it will cause dissatisfaction.

Yang Xuan knew all this, but he didn't care.

Since the establishment of Tiande Money Exchange, he has had the confidence to say one thing—

If you don't do it, plenty of others will!
You disagree? Then get lost! The Heavenly Court isn't afraid of not being able to recruit any more immortals and gods!

Even if we really can't find them now, the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is about to descend, and then how can we lack immortals and gods?
The Heavenly Court is no longer a passive, empty shell; this is the source of Yang Xuan's confidence after years of planning!
In addition, Yang Xuan's three orders were also to prevent anyone from using the identities of Yang Jian and the other two to force the Heavenly Court into a calamity.

Once the Heavenly Court distinguishes itself from other forces, how can you rely on the bloodlines of Yang Jian and the other two to drag the Heavenly Court down with you?
"What if the sage devises a plan? This humble Taoist also has a countermeasure!"

Yang Xuan smiled slightly and then walked out of the Temple of Fate.

The matters in Heaven have been settled; it's time to descend to the mortal realm...

(End of this chapter)