Simultaneous travel: The group is about to be wiped out

Chapter 257 Haoyao Subduing Demon True Lord (Seeking Subscription)
After leaving the chaotic place, Chen Feng and Zhao Gongming returned to the Heavenly Court.

Through conversations along the way, he also gained a vague understanding of the current level of the powerful figures in the Heavenly Court.

The title of Golden Immortal is considered the threshold for entering the upper echelons of the Heavenly Court, and the position bestowed upon them is usually True Lord.

The term "Heavenly Lord" generally refers to powerful beings like the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

As for the last few emperors, the Four Emperors and the Jade Emperor Haotian are all quasi-saint level powerhouses.

Upon arriving in the Heavenly Court, before even returning to their residence, they found Venus already waiting for them at the entrance of their former mansion.

Upon seeing Chen Feng arrive, Venus immediately put on a smile and hurriedly came to greet him.

"General Chen Fengtian, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you here for a long time. His Majesty has ordered that you visit the Lingxiao Palace after your return."

The other party was very polite, and Chen Feng did not dare to be negligent, so he nodded and responded with a smile.

"You are a senior, His Majesty can simply issue an imperial decree if he has an order, why bother you to make this trip in person?"

Venus, also a Golden Immortal, was a close confidant of the Jade Emperor.

Aside from the Four Great Emperors, everyone else would probably have to treat someone of this caliber with some respect.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two did not linger and headed together to the Cloud Palace.

Along the way, the sea of ​​clouds stretched out like a vast expanse of white jade, shimmering with a golden luster under the rising sun.

As the cranes flew by, they shook off a few frosty feathers. As they passed over the glittering palaces, the crystal wind chimes hanging from the eaves swayed gently, scattering ethereal music into the swirling purple mist.

The jade-like grasses in front of the steps are covered with morning dew, reflecting a seven-colored halo. Occasionally, a spirit deer carrying a lingzhi mushroom walks through the mist, leaving behind specks of crystal-clear celestial dew wherever its hooves tread.

It must be said that the Heavenly Court, after all, is the place that rules the world, and this scene is indeed amazing.

Along the way, as they reached the bend in the cloud steps, the clouds and mist suddenly dispersed, and a group of fairies walked towards them with smiles.

They wore pink dresses adorned with rosy clouds or white shirts reflecting the moon. When their wide sleeves joined together, they stirred up gusts of fragrant breeze. The fairy flowers adorning their temples swayed gently with their steps, and the soft laughter of silver bells mingled with the rustling of their skirts as they swept through the clouds.

Upon seeing the two, the smiles on the fairies' faces immediately vanished, and they bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Your Excellencies."

These ordinary fairies did not hold a very high position in the Heavenly Court; at most, they were slightly higher than the ordinary heavenly soldiers.

Unless they are those with powerful backers, such as fairies from places like the Moon Palace or the Jade Pool, or fairies from mansions like the True Lord Emperor.

Venus nodded, seemingly used to this situation, and without lingering long with Chen Feng beside him, headed straight for the Lingxiao Palace.

The Lingxiao Palace is located in the ninth heaven, in the central position, and is guarded by multiple layers.

After passing through several layers of defense, we finally arrived at our destination.

The entire palace is covered with glazed tiles and jade steps, and the golden bells hanging from the eaves sway gently in the wind, their tinkling sounds like celestial music lingering in the air.

On either side of the palace gate stand tall white jade dragon pillars, their scales adorned with luminous pearls that shimmer with a warm glow day and night.

Two tall celestial generals clad in silver-white armor guarded the entrance. Their strength was comparable to Chen Feng's when they first shared their abilities.

Good heavens, a celestial general who can command ten thousand heavenly soldiers is just a gatekeeper here.

Venus stretched out his hand, gesturing as if to indicate something.

"His Majesty has already notified the True Lord, the Heavenly Lord, and even several Great Emperors. Let's go in as soon as possible."

The presence of True Lords, Heavenly Lords, and Great Emperors means that everyone inside the hall at this moment is a fourth-order transcendent being.

With a light breath, Chen Feng walked calmly into the main hall ahead.

Upon first glance, one immediately notices the unusual nature of this place. Although it is called a main hall, its decorations are completely different from those of ordinary halls.

At the very top are two seats, behind which hang twelve embroidered gold banners. As the banners hang lightly, the faint light of the sun, moon, and stars seems to flow, filling the hall with a pure and ethereal atmosphere.

Looking up, the ceiling is a dome-shaped starry sky ceiling, inlaid with countless starlight gems, as if the entire Milky Way has been brought into the palace, solemn and dazzling.

A man and a woman, dressed elegantly and exuding an ethereal aura, sat at the head of the table.

At the same time, there were also more than a hundred star positions arranged above, and the chairs and thrones were all made of white immortal jade, with each seat faintly echoing the stars in the sky.

These seats are surrounded by clouds and mist formed from celestial energy.

Each seat has a unique pattern, which seems to connect with some unknown aura.

At this moment, some seats are occupied by real people, while others are occupied by phantoms.

Clearly, this meeting was not of a scale sufficient to require all senior executives to be present in person.

Closest to the Jade Emperor's seat were four particularly special thrones, each adorned with star patterns and exuding an even stronger aura—these were the seats of the four great emperors, the Four Emperors.

After Chen Feng arrived, everyone's eyes turned to him.

At this moment, they are above, in a position looking down.

The gazes of the more than forty experts at the fourth rank and above seemed particularly oppressive at this moment.

Indeed, every fourth-tier powerhouse is capable of suppressing the world, and would be considered a high-ranking figure in any world.

They are the decision-makers of the Heavenly Court, the true rulers of this world.

Even though he was below, Chen Feng showed no fear whatsoever. He chuckled and unleashed his powerful aura. His eyes were deep as he calmly looked at the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Court above.

Ting!!!

Suddenly, a soft chime rang out, and ripples spread outward in the space, dispersing the white mist formed by the condensed immortal energy.

At their level, every move they make contains immense power.

At this moment, Chen Feng was not only acting for himself, but also representing the face of the Jie Sect.

Upon seeing this scene, the expressions of the Heavenly Lords and True Lords above varied. Some sneered, some looked contemptuous, but many remained calm and composed...

"Alright, everyone, from now on we'll all be working together."

A voice rang out from above; the speaker was none other than the Jade Emperor, also known as the Haotian Emperor.

His face was young, yet he exuded an aura of majesty. He wore a twelve-symbol imperial robe, with a sky-blue base and embroidered with gold thread with twelve patterns: sun and moon, stars, mountains, dragons, pheasants, sacrificial vessels, waterweed, fire, rice grains, axe, and fu (a type of auspicious symbol).

Beside him stood the Queen Mother of the West, the mistress of Yaochi; both were disciples of Hongjun.

Chen Feng withdrew his imposing aura and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Regardless of anything else, I am still a member of the Heavenly Court, and I should maintain respect for this ruler of the world in every respect.

Haotian waved his hand casually, put his hand to his forehead, and smiled slightly: "Alright, don't worry about so many formalities. Let's finish up quickly so we can meet the other guests."

As soon as he finished speaking, he casually waved his hand, and a golden imperial edict materialized, from which a majestic voice resounded.

"Within the Three Realms, there are often evil demons and heretics who stir up trouble, disturb the peace of living beings, and disrupt the order of Yin and Yang. Now, we have discovered that the Heavenly General Chen Feng has extraordinary talent and a resolute character. He has endured countless tribulations without being discouraged and has become stronger after thousands of battles. Moreover, he has the common people in his heart and is determined to follow the righteous path. In the battle of Flower Fruit Mountain, he fought against the demon monkey and is worthy of the important task of subduing demons and protecting the righteous path."

"I hereby bestow upon you the title of True Lord Haoyao Subduing Demons, granting you the authority to subdue demons and guard the Heavenly Court. Within the Three Realms, if any demons wreak havoc or evil spirits run rampant, you may dispatch the Thunder Department's divine soldiers and the Star Generals to execute them first and report later, without needing to request permission; if a great demon appears in the world, you may draw upon the light of Haoyao Stars to form an array and gather the righteous energy of heaven and earth as a weapon, ensuring that evil spirits are eliminated and all wickedness is eradicated." As the last word fell, the golden imperial edict slowly descended and arrived before Chen Feng.

Chen Feng took a deep breath, extended his hand, and said in a solemn voice, "Your subject accepts the decree."

Suddenly, a brilliant golden light shone, and the imperial edict vanished.

In the darkness, the aura of the Heavenly Court shifted, and subtle connections were formed, linking with Chen Feng and empowering him.

An invisible authority arises, and one seems to be able to mobilize the celestial energy. One subtly resonates with the entire Heavenly Court, and one's senses become clear and refreshed, and one's mind becomes clear and unobstructed.

Even his own cultivation has made some breakthroughs.

As expected, the high-ranking positions in Heaven are not ordinary; each one is extremely valuable.

It's not just because of the power to control celestial phenomena, but also because of the benefits it brings.

Besides relying on the abundant celestial energy of the Heavenly Court for cultivation, establishing a relationship with the Heavenly Court and coordinating with it is also very helpful for one's own cultivation and combat.

At the same time, Chen Feng suddenly felt that a throne above him was also vaguely connected to him.

"Take a seat."

A smile appeared on Haotian's lips as he nodded gently to Chen Feng and waved.

He didn't care about factional conflicts; as long as the Heavenly Court's strength increased, the benefits to this Heavenly Court ruler would also increase.

The addition of a Golden Immortal will greatly enhance the foundation of the entire Heavenly Court.

They will be able to gain even more benefits in the great calamities to come.

The next moment, Chen Feng disappeared from the spot and reappeared in a seat above, where he sat down comfortably.

The seats were connected to the individual's aura, clearly indicating they weren't randomly placed.

Looking down from here, the entire palace below is clearly visible.

In the past, when the Heavenly Court held meetings, all the celestial officials and generals would report on the situation below.

Those at the Golden Immortal level and above resided above the clouds, leisurely seated on star thrones, overlooking everything.

Not far from his seat was a woman dressed in a blue Taoist robe. The robe was a loose-fitting long robe with flowing sleeves and a wide hem, giving people a sense of elegance and freedom.

He wore a lotus crown, which added to his sacredness and solemnity, and he often held a whisk in his hand.

Chen Feng immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior Sister Wudang."

This beautiful woman was none other than the Holy Mother Wudang, the only direct disciple of the Jie Sect who remained unharmed during the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods.

After the Investiture of the Gods, in order to take care of his junior brothers and sisters who had been deified, he chose to come to the Heavenly Court.

Looking at her junior brother, the Holy Mother of Wudang smiled and spoke gently.

"Yes, junior brother, I've already heard Master talk about it. It's good that you're here. You can help me relieve some of the pressure and let me relax a bit. Also, if there's anything you don't understand or have any concerns, you can ask me."

"Also, if there's anything you need me to do, just let me know."

Those who were deified could not establish contact with the Heavenly Court because of the Investiture of the Gods list, meaning they could not become true high-ranking officials in the Heavenly Court and had very little power over it.

Simply put, no matter how strong you are, once you're on the Investiture of the Gods list, you can forget about ever getting a seat at the top.

For example, Zhao Gongming, although he was also granted the title of True Lord, did not even have the qualification to attend high-level meetings of the Heavenly Court.

Nowadays, those who have seats above the Lingxiao Palace are all truly free Golden Immortals.

Currently, only Chen Feng and the Holy Mother Wudang are qualified members of the entire Jie Sect.

After the Investiture of the Gods, some of the disciples of the Jie Sect were suppressed, some were killed, some were forced into seclusion, some were converted by the Western Paradise, and a large portion of them were added to the Investiture of the Gods list...

In the end, only Big Cat and Little Cat were left, and only the Holy Mother of Wudang could hold things together.

Moreover, after the Investiture of the Gods, the sages were restricted from interfering in worldly affairs, which caused the Jie Sect to lose Tongtian, its biggest backer.

Before Chen Feng arrived, the Holy Mother of Wudang had been supporting the family alone, which put her under considerable pressure. Fortunately, she possessed the cultivation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, which allowed her to hold on.

"Hmm, it's rare to see you so happy, sister. This junior brother seems to be quite strong. I'm sure those people in the Heavenly Court will dare to provoke you easily in the future."

"I suppose from now on, the older sister will have more time to accompany the younger sister on strolls and outings."

A sound rang out, like snow melting in early spring dripping onto green tiles, clear and gentle.

The speaker was a woman standing beside the Holy Mother of Wudang, Princess Chang'e of the Guanghan Palace.

Her wide, white sleeves flowed like clouds, moonlight bathed her hair, and her skin was as smooth and lustrous as if it had been soaked in jade for a thousand years. A hint of solitude was hidden in her brows and eyes, which only made her look more stunning.

Several round pearls adorned the lapel, adding a touch of warmth and luster to the plain dress. A light blue ribbon was tied around the waist, with a small jade rabbit pendant hanging from it.

She was a fairly famous woman in her previous life.

Even though he had seen many celestial beings, he was momentarily stunned when he saw the mistress of the Moon Palace.

Fortunately, Chen Feng was of a calm and easygoing nature, and he quickly realized what was happening.

The Holy Mother of Wudang shook her head, smiled helplessly, and gave Chen Feng a brief introduction.

"I have a very good relationship with Chang'e, the mistress of the Moon Palace."

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng smiled warmly and greeted him.

At the same time, the senior sister next to me also introduced the information.

The master of Guanghan Palace is considered a Golden Immortal, but all his magical power relies on that extremely rare elixir, and his fighting spirit is very weak.

He has the status, but lacks the corresponding formidable strength.

However, her status in the Heavenly Court was not low, and even those Great Luo Golden Immortals dared not easily provoke her.

All of this was because of one person, the palace master and his wife, the great witch Hou Yi, a quasi-saint level figure.

Only a few great emperors could deal with him.

With a gentle tap of her fair, white fingers, Chang'e's jade rabbit pendant transformed into a white rabbit, which she held in her arms. She looked at Chen Feng, her beautiful eyes fluttering, and spoke with a smile.

"The upcoming meeting will likely be of considerable importance to you."

Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, let out a soft "hmm," and looked at his senior sister beside him.

The Holy Mother of Wudang nodded and began to explain.

"You've just returned, so you might not be aware of the situation. The Westerners have been discussing that demon monkey with our Heavenly Court for a long time. In the coming era, Buddhism will flourish, and this trend cannot be stopped."

"What remains is nothing more than an exchange of benefits. The Buddhist sect wants another holy Buddha, has its eye on this chosen one of the great calamities, and wants the Heavenly Court to lend a hand. Everyone present has already discussed this with the Westerners."

"But your ascension to the Golden Immortal realm was an accident, so you're probably the main character at this meeting. Don't hold back. Even though the Western Sect is powerful, this is the Heavenly Court..."

(End of this chapter)