The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 272 Lingyao Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Realm

Heavenly domain.

Hidden deep within the heavens.

It is a small world created by the Boundless Dao Ancestor in the past. At least the Three Flowers Gather at the Top are needed to find the Gate to the Heavenly Realm.

Non-celestial beings can only stay for a maximum of three years.

Recalling the information he had heard from the Drunken Great Power when he was at the Taiping Sect's Daohai Palace, at dusk, Xuanming stood in the heavens, following the instructions to form hand seals, utter incantations, and perform the ritual steps, while simultaneously taking out a statue of the Dao Ancestor from his Ruyi Pouch.

As the ceremony concluded, he lit incense and bowed three times to the statue of the Taoist Ancestor, the fragrant aroma filling his nostrils.

The statue of the Taoist Ancestor shone brightly, its mouth open.

Between the sun and the moon, yin and yang converge, forming a heavenly gate, supported by auspicious clouds and adorned with rosy clouds.

After putting away the statue of the Dao Ancestor, Xuanming arrived at the Heavenly Gate. Three flowers appeared above his head, swaying and radiating the power of the Three Realms.

The three powers and two polarities intertwine, transforming into the power of oneness, successfully opening the Heavenly Gate. Celestial music resounds, the Heavenly Gate opens a crack, and the profound light transforms into radiance, allowing one to step into it.

The strange phenomenon vanished in an instant, and the Heavenly Gate returned to nothingness.

The clouds were light and the breeze gentle, as if it had never happened.

As the space shifted, Xuanming reappeared in a vast expanse of land, where a rich spiritual energy emanated from him.

It is far superior to Fuyun Mountain and more fertile than Fengqi Mountain. Only the immortal mountain where Taiping Dao Palace is located is slightly better.

But this is only the outer edge of the celestial realm.

Xuanming didn't rush to explore the Heavenly Realm, but stayed on the Chaotian Platform. Yes, the Heavenly Gate is called Chaotian Gate.

Once you enter the Heavenly Gate, you will appear on the Heavenly Terrace.

The Heavenly Palace will respond to the spiritual treasures, sending messengers to guide the person into the Heavenly Palace for registration and accommodation.

Three years have passed, and outsiders can travel to various parts of the Heavenly Realm, provided they do not cause trouble. Otherwise, the Spirit Treasure will sense their location through their identity jade pendant.

At best, they will be driven out of the Heavenly Realm; at worst, they will be suppressed and killed.

Soon, the void twisted, and a figure emerged from the spatial passage. She was tall, with skin as white as jade, dignified features, long hair reaching her waist, and dressed in a blue fairy dress.

The pink skull's appearance is unimportant; what matters is that she is a cultivator who has achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top.

"Yueyao, a Heavenly Official under the command of the Heavenly Lord Lingyao, greets Fellow Daoist and welcomes you to the Heavenly Realm."

"This humble Taoist, Xuanming, greets fellow Daoist. I have come uninvited, and I hope you will not take offense."

Xuanming bowed and returned the greeting.

After a brief exchange, Yueyao opened a spatial passage, and Xuanming stepped inside. The two headed towards Lingyao Heavenly Palace.

A majestic immortal mountain stands tall, its spiritual energy forming lakes and misty clouds that permeate the mountains and forests. Magnificent palaces and buildings stand side by side among the myriad peaks of the immortal mountain.

Jade railings, glazed golden tiles, rainbow-colored bridges, rare herbs and exotic flowers growing in abundance, lush pines and cypresses flourishing, dragons and phoenixes bringing good fortune, white monkeys frolicking, and unicorns chasing each other—the scenery is magnificent and the atmosphere extraordinary.

Xuanming emerged from the spatial passage and was greeted by this beautiful scene. He and Yueyao walked and chatted as they ascended the jade steps.

One inquired about the celestial realm, while the other sought information about the mortal world.

The cultivators along the way first bowed to Yueyao, then looked at Xuanming curiously, secretly observing him and whispering among themselves.

After climbing 881 steps, a magnificent palace appears before your eyes, named the Cloud Palace.

Xuanming had just heard Yueyao say that this was one of the main halls of the entire Lingyao Heavenly Palace, the place where the Lingyao Heavenly Lord convened the Heavenly Domain Assembly, and that visitors from outside the palace were also required to enter the hall to pay their respects to the Heavenly Lord.

Of course, this is the treatment for cultivators who have achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top. If they cultivate to the point of becoming great masters and then visit the Heavenly Realm again, they will be personally welcomed by the Heavenly Lord of the Spirit Radiance.

Xuanming had also heard the great power Zui mention that although the cultivation environment was superior, the laws were special and not as vast as the Netherworld. At most, it could only support one great power, and Lingyao Tianjun was that great power.

Yueyao entered the palace to report, while Xuanming waited outside, observing the Heavenly Palace. Once he received permission, he stepped inside.

— The Cloud Palace lives up to its name, shrouded in clouds and mist, and contains many cloud platforms of varying heights.

There is a cultivator on each cloud platform.

The higher one's cultivation level, the higher the cloud platform.

Besides Yueyao, Xuanming also saw six cultivators who had gathered at the top of the Three Flowers, each emanating the aura of the Great Sun and the Five Elements.

Seated atop the cloud platform was a colossal figure shrouded in cloud light, its aura ethereal and its features indistinct.

It was none other than the Heavenly Lord Lingyao.

"Xuanming greets the Heavenly Emperor."

Xuanming bowed and performed the Taoist rites.

A surge of magical power lifted him up, and Lingyao Tianjun spoke, his voice erratic: "There are only a handful of cultivators in the world who can cultivate the Three Flowers. It is a great honor for you to come to the Heavenly Realm, young friend. I hope you will gain something in these three years."

If needed, please contact the Heavenly Official Yueyao.

"Thank you, Heavenly Lord."

Lord Lingyao didn't say much. After giving some instructions and expressing the goodwill of the Heavenly Realm, he adjourned the meeting.

Xuanming walked out of the Cloud Palace and followed Yueyao, the Heavenly Official, into the Hall of All Phenomena to register. This hall has an acquired spiritual treasure called the Record of All Phenomena, which has the ability to track and locate. Xuanming took the jade token and hung it on his waist on the spot to show his attitude and indicate that he was harmless to the Heavenly Realm.

Later, under the arrangement of the Heavenly Official Yueyao, they stayed at Kongsang Pavilion, one of the residences in the Heavenly Palace for entertaining distinguished guests. There were also two maids to serve them: sweeping, cooking, and delivering messages...

In front of Kongsang Pavilion, Yueyao said:

"Fellow Daoist, please rest here for now. The Star Passage only opens on the fifteenth of each month. There is still half a month left. Why not take a stroll around the various parts of the Heavenly Realm and appreciate the local customs and culture?"

"Thank you for your concern, fellow Daoist."

Xuanming said politely.

Aside from a few idle individuals, all cultivators from the mortal realm who enter the celestial realm have something in mind: resources, discussions on the Dao, or something else.

Tianyu has always had a good reputation, treats the outside world well, and usually fulfills requests, whether through resource exchange, promises, discussions, or opportunities to enter the human world for cultivation.

Xuanming had already told Yueyao, the Heavenly Official, on the way that he had come for the starry sky. In the past, half of the cultivators had also come for this reason. However, because the starry sky was vast and isolated by the Chaotic Star Sea, it was semi-independent in the Great Thousand Universe. Unless one was a great power, it was easy to get lost in the Chaotic Star Sea.

The Celestial Realm has a passage to the starry sky.

It is opened once a month for the convenience of cultivators.

Of course, opening a channel is very costly and requires paying high fees.

After seeing off the Heavenly Official Yueyao, Xuanming went to Kongsang Pavilion to rest. He also invited two maids to join him for a long talk throughout the night, inquiring about news from the Heavenly Realm, leaving no stone unturned.

On the other hand, after leaving Kongsang Pavilion, Yueyao Heavenly Official went straight to Yaoyang Palace, which is the residence of Lingyao Heavenly Lord.

He wore a white robe with gold thread and had a face as fair as jade.

The Heavenly Lord had already prepared warm tea and was waiting. He raised his hand and offered a cup of fragrant tea. He picked up the cup with his slender fingers, took a small sip, and waited until the Heavenly Official Yueyao had finished tasting the tea before asking:
"how?"

"This Xuanming Great True Lord has come for the Star Sea. His attitude is quite friendly, and he doesn't seem to harbor much hostility. If we befriend him, he might be able to help my Heavenly Domain in the future."

Even if we can't, we can at least stand by and watch.

Lingyao Tianjun remained silent for a long time before saying:

"It's already very good."

More than forty years later, the Jade Capital opened, which was a good thing for the human world, but a mixed blessing for my celestial realm.

Fortunately, my Heavenly Realm began preparations early on; as for other matters, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate.

After glancing at the meek and obedient Heavenly Official Yueyao, Heavenly Lord Lingyao instructed, "Take good care of her, now go!"

(End of this chapter)