Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 184 The Fruits of Victory, Haotian Finally Gains His Fortune

As long as Yin Ziyu manages things well in the future, and stays within the rules of Heaven, there will be no problems.

This revision of the Investiture of the Gods was itself due to a flaw in the Heavenly Dao's rules, which Hongjun could exploit to revise the Investiture of the Gods.

Lao Tzu and other sages were sages who carried out the will of Heaven, and naturally knew that arbitrarily bestowing titles of gods would alter the will of Heaven, which is why the Zixiao Palace incident occurred.

The Way of Heaven has no self, so as long as Yin Ziyu doesn't cross the red line of the rules, there won't be any problems.

In this respect, Yin Ziyu has always practiced not to spoil anything; all his plans are documented, and nothing appears out of the ordinary.

It can be said that Yin Ziyu has never crossed this red line of the Heavenly Dao. If Yin Ziyu were to reveal even one plot point, it would have a significant impact, with divine punishment for those in major positions and Liu Xiu for those in minor positions.

Although there are many beings in the Three Realms now, they all understand that Yin Ziyu is now a popular candidate for the Primordial Chaos Realm. He has his own Dao, a group of supporters, a stable base of support, and the backing of a Sage.

This is a top contender for the Hunyuan title. Several sages are keeping a close eye on Yin Ziyu. If he crosses the line even slightly, the Heavenly Dao will immediately intervene.

If the Investiture of the Gods by Heaven shows even the slightest inconsistency, Hongjun can directly announce a revision of the Investiture of the Gods; this is the logic of the primordial world.

If the path is blocked, the principles will not be followed.

Everything about Yin Ziyu revolves around eight words: reasonable yet unexpected. As long as it is reasonable, he will surely be safe and sound.

All of this stems from insight, which is why Heaven will not directly punish Yin Ziyu or arrange for someone like Liu Xiu to target him. However, the power of Heaven cannot be denied.

It is difficult to forge a path out of poverty, but the opportunity brought by Sun Wukong will provide indescribable assistance when Yin Ziyu may attain enlightenment in the future.

This tear open a crack in the powerful Heavenly Dao, giving Hongjun the opportunity to truly grasp the power of the Heavenly Dao. This will be of indescribable help to Yin Ziyu's future path to enlightenment, and this is the greatest benefit this time.

Now that an opening has been made, Hongjun can use any opportunity to penetrate the origin of the Heavenly Dao. This conflict in the Journey to the West has already undergone a true qualitative change because of Sun Wukong's havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

The original conflict was between East and West, but this conflict also drew Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao into the fray, making it a conflict between Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao.

The Great Tribulation is where opportunities lie. For someone like Yin Ziyu, who sees through everything in the Great Tribulation, this is simply a great opportunity to gain experience.

Nuwa knew that if she sent her disciples to follow Yin Ziyu, they would naturally experience incredible growth during the Great Tribulation.

Thinking of this, Nuwa looked at Yin Ziyu with gentle eyes, her expression solemn, and slowly said, "Ziyu, the Great Tribulation has now arrived. Lu Ya has defected to Buddhism, leaving the demon race without anyone. If Buddhism uses Lu Ya to control the demon race in the future, the situation will be unfavorable. I have now taken in a disciple, and I need to let him grow through trials. At the same time, the demon race also needs a strong leader, who will also be tempered in this Great Tribulation. Ziyu, I wonder if you could look after him during the Great Tribulation and grant him some opportunities?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Ziyu understood Nuwa's intention and nodded without hesitation, saying, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations and arrange opportunities for them to help them stand out in the great calamity."

Nuwa nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

"Very well. I bestow upon my disciple the Precious Lotus Lantern, a primordial spiritual treasure of extraordinary power, which will provide her with an extra layer of protection during her trials. As for the future ruler of the demon race, I bestow upon her the Demon-Summoning Banner, a treasure that can command all the demon races under heaven. I hope she can lead the demon race to find a way to survive in the Great Tribulation, and I also hope that they can lend Ziyu a helping hand during the Great Tribulation."

After speaking, Nuwa had a thought, and in an instant, a beam of auspicious light flew swiftly from Nuwa Heaven.

Some time later, Jin Ning appeared with two people.

The two individuals possessed an ethereal quality and graceful figures.

As soon as the three appeared, they immediately bowed gracefully and said in unison, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Nuwa smiled and gently pointed to the two women, introducing them: "This woman is named Yang Chan, the younger sister of Yang Jian, and has been a disciple of mine for tens of thousands of years. This one was born to my protector Bai Li. I originally intended to punish her, but considering the shortage of manpower among my disciples, I decided to let her take charge of the demon race in the future, and named her Bai Suzhen."

After Nuwa finished explaining, Yin Ziyu was slightly taken aback upon hearing the origins of the two people, and a look of astonishment flashed across his face.

Yang Chan and Yin Ziyu knew that Yang Chan was Nuwa's last disciple, having been taken in during the Investiture of the Gods, a fact that predates Yin Ziyu's birth.

Yin Ziyu now fully understands the origin of Bai Suzhen.

The original Bai Suzhen was sent to the Lishan Old Mother after she was born, fearing punishment from Nuwa. The Lishan Old Mother was the Holy Mother Wudang.

The origin of the Holy Mother of Wudang is that she was born in the Taoist temple of Fuxi and Nuwa, and her connection with her is extremely deep, just like that of a younger sister.

Nuwa had him become a disciple of Tongtian. Tongtian, upon learning of his origins, realized that the name was inappropriate and unsuitable.

With the Three Realms now undergoing such changes and Yin Ziyu's fame resounding throughout the Three Realms, Nuwa has a new idea. Therefore, she sent Yin Ziyu here, hoping that he can stand out in the Great Tribulation.

The sages discussed the solution, and the first thing Laozi wanted to do was to give up a portion of the Heavenly Court's fortune to Haotian!

This is the immense fortune that the Heavenly Court borrowed from the Heavenly Dao to suppress the Three Realms and maintain the Heavenly Court's supreme position.

The Supreme Lord Laozi, surrounded by a peaceful and serene aura, leisurely found Haotian.

The Supreme Lord Laozi looked calmly at Haotian and slowly said, "Haotian, the current situation of the Heavenly Court is truly a disgrace to the Heavenly Court. After much consideration, I am willing to give a portion of the Heavenly Court's fortune to my junior brother."

These words struck Haotian like a thunderclap.

Haotian was truly shocked. He had been plotting to seize power in the Heavenly Court for countless years, but had made no progress whatsoever.

Yin Ziyu, with just a little guidance, made this seemingly unattainable thing a reality.

The thought of Yin Ziyu's scheme filled Haotian with a shock that was as overwhelming as a surging wave.

"This person's mind is as meticulous as a net, able to perceive the subtle changes in all things. He acts with audacity, daring to take action in such a complex situation, and possesses the ability to make swift decisions. Once a decision is made, he never hesitates. Such ability is probably hard to find in the Three Realms. Even if I were the Great Celestial Venerable of the Heavenly Court, how could I dare to act in such a way?"

At this moment, Haotian realized that Yin Ziyu had merely guided Sun Wukong to push down the Hongjun statue. It seemed simple, but it was truly something that others dared not do. Even if one saw this opportunity, would one first have the courage to do it?
Shocked, Haotian quickly straightened his robes, respectfully cupped his hands, and looked at Taishang Laojun with a hint of humility and trepidation in his words: "I am always afraid that I am not up to the task and that I may fail my senior brother's good intentions."

Laozi smiled slightly and immediately said, "Your Majesty, as the Great Celestial Venerable, who rules the Heavenly Court, you should be in charge of all matters of the Heavenly Court. How can you neglect everything? This fortune is something I obtained by borrowing the fortune of the Heavenly Dao. If you, my junior brother, can make the Heavenly Court prosperous in the future, you will also need to return it to the Heavenly Dao. Remember this well!"

After all, fortune is borrowed from the Heavenly Way by the Supreme Being, and it is rightfully theirs to control it.

At the same time, only Laozi can borrow the fortune of Heaven; no one else can!
Haotian nodded quickly and said sincerely, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. I understand the reasoning behind it. I will certainly live up to your expectations and restore the glory of the Heavenly Court."

The Supreme Lord transferred part of the fortune suppressed by the Taiji Diagram to Haotian, who in turn suppressed it with the Haotian Mirror. With such fortune, Haotian could select his own direct descendants to control the Heavenly Court.

Laozi continued, "The monkey's defection has damaged the dignity of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Emperor should immediately hold court and capture the demon monkey!"

Haotian immediately agreed to these questions.

The news of Sun Wukong's defection from Heaven spread like wildfire throughout the celestial realm.

Haotian was furious and summoned all the gods in the Lingxiao Palace.

The Emperor Haotian was furious, his eyes burning with rage. He roared, "I kindly entrusted that demon monkey with the guarding of the Peach Garden, bestowing upon him immense favor. Who would have thought that this demon monkey would be so audacious as to steal countless peaches and then flee to the mortal realm! My beloved ministers, who is willing to go and capture that demon monkey to uphold the majesty of the Heavenly Court?" This matter made no mention of the Ren Shui Peach or the Hongjun statue; the main charge was the theft of the Peach Garden.

After Haotian finished speaking, Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, stepped forward, his expression solemn, clasped his hands, and loudly volunteered: "Your subject is willing to go! I will certainly not fail in my mission, capture the demon monkey, and present him to Your Majesty!"

The Jade Emperor's gaze flashed like lightning as he looked at the Giant Spirit God and immediately ordered: "Li Jing is the commander-in-chief of this expedition, and the Giant Spirit God is the deputy. Lead 100,000 heavenly soldiers, with the Heavenly Net in hand, to Flower Fruit Mountain and capture that demon monkey!"

Now that Haotian has the fortune, he needs to cultivate his own direct descendants. The Giant Spirit God is a rogue cultivator who went to the Heavenly Court. He is neither a conferred god nor a member of the Chan Sect. He is an honest and simple person.

Haotian decided to give the Giant Spirit God a chance to make a contribution, at which point the fortune would be transferred.

After all, the fortune that Haotian obtained was borrowed from the Heavenly Dao, which is public funds and must be used for something. Defeating the demon monkey and enjoying the fortune as a reward for meritorious service is Haotian's initial manifestation of taking power.

One hundred thousand heavenly soldiers obeyed the order and marched out in a mighty and imposing manner.

The army, clad in gleaming armor and wielding gleaming weapons, surged towards Flower Fruit Mountain like a torrent of steel.

The scene was truly overwhelming, blotting out the sky and changing the color of the wind and clouds wherever it passed.

The Heavenly Net was deployed by countless celestial soldiers. This net was made of special celestial materials and was extremely tough. Once deployed, it was like a huge sky curtain, completely surrounding Flower Fruit Mountain.

The net shimmered with a divine light of restriction, containing powerful laws that seemed impossible for even a bird to escape.

After Sun Wukong returned from his defection from Heaven, he ate two Ren Shui peaches and felt a powerful and pure force of law surging within his body.

This power was like a wild beast, rampaging through his meridians, yet it was gradually tamed by his own powerful physique.

On the way back to Flower Fruit Mountain, Sun Wukong's cultivation level increased rapidly, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

The original magical barriers were broken through one by one, and the realm was like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, constantly sublimating.

At the same time, Sun Wukong's body became even more robust, every inch of his muscle seemed to contain the power to destroy the world, and his golden hairs became even more dazzling, like golden flames burning.

Sun Wukong has now undergone a complete transformation, and his cultivation level is infinitely close to that of a Great Luo Immortal.

The golden light emanating from its eyes could pierce through layers of clouds and reach the sky.

The aura emanating from him filled the monkeys of Flower Fruit Mountain with both awe and excitement.

At this moment, facing the approaching 100,000 heavenly soldiers and the net of heaven and earth, Sun Wukong showed no fear whatsoever. On the contrary, he was full of fighting spirit and ready to meet this earth-shattering battle.

One hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals surrounded Flower Fruit Mountain with overwhelming force, making it impenetrable.

Giant Spirit God, Yang Jian, Nezha, and a host of other fierce generals from Heaven all came out to engage in an earth-shattering and awe-inspiring battle with Sun Wukong.

But all that could be seen was the flashing of swords and the crisscrossing of magical spells, with shouts of battle shaking the heavens and the earth.

Although Sun Wukong was highly skilled, he was ultimately outnumbered and, after a fierce battle, was captured alive by the Heavenly Generals. Like a tiger bound by ropes, he was escorted to the Heavenly Court.

Beneath the Lingxiao Palace, Sun Wukong was firmly trapped, yet he showed no fear, standing tall and proud, his eyes filled with untamed arrogance.

To punish his audacity, the gods of Heaven bombarded him with heavenly thunder and fire in turn.

In an instant, from the heavens above, rolling thunder roared down like a dragon emerging from the sea, carrying the power to destroy the world.

Heavenly fire ignited from the void, transforming into raging flames that bloomed like red lotuses, completely surrounding Sun Wukong.

The terrifying power of the intertwined thunder and fire seemed poised to reduce everything in the world to dust.

However, what is shocking is that such a fierce attack left Sun Wukong completely unharmed.

Amidst the thunder and fire, Sun Wukong looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, his laughter filled with disdain and mockery for the Heavenly Court.

At that moment, a phantom figure suddenly appeared within Sun Wukong's primordial spirit.

The figure exuded an otherworldly aura and extraordinary temperament; it was none other than Subhuti, Sun Wukong's mentor.

"Goku!"

Subhuti's voice was gentle yet tinged with anxiety, as if it pierced through endless time and space to reach Sun Wukong's ears.

Sun Wukong looked up and his eyes widened in disbelief. Tears welled up in his eyes, and he cried out, sobbing, "Master, it really is you, Master!"

At this moment, Sun Wukong seemed to see a glimmer of light in the darkness, and the grievances and excitement in his heart poured out like a flood.

Subhuti sighed softly, his eyes filled with love and worry, and said, "Wukong, you are facing a great calamity. I will give you a golden pill to keep you alive."

After Subhuti finished speaking, a dazzling light flew out from Subhuti's hand and went straight into Sun Wukong's primordial spirit.

That was the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir that Zhunti had obtained from Laozi.

Sun Wukong was so moved that he almost cried tears of gratitude, repeatedly calling out, "Master, Master!"

The gods of Heaven were extremely anxious, seeing that they could not kill Sun Wukong.

At this moment, Laozi strolled over, his expression calm, and slowly said, "This monkey can be refined using the Eight Trigrams Furnace."

Immediately, Sun Wukong was taken to the Tushita Palace and thrown into the infamous Eight Trigrams Furnace.

In an instant, within the Eight Trigrams Furnace, boundless Six Ding Divine Fire blazed up, like ferocious fire dragons, scorching the furnace walls and mercilessly baking Sun Wukong.

The intense heat seemed to be turning every inch of Sun Wukong's skin and every hair into ashes.

Sun Wukong felt as if he were in purgatory, his blood was boiling, and his bones were making cracking sounds, as if they were about to explode at any moment.

At that moment, Sun Wukong truly felt the sensation of death, and that pain and despair instantly swept over his entire body!
"Am I, Old Sun, going to die?!"

However, at this critical moment, the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir bestowed by Subhuti instantly melted, turning into a dazzling golden light that slowly merged into Sun Wukong's entire body.

Wherever the golden light touched, Sun Wukong's pain instantly lessened, and a powerful force surged within him, repairing his damaged body and causing his magical power to continuously increase.

At this moment, Sun Wukong deeply felt his master's great kindness and virtue, and tears welled up in his eyes again. At this moment, Sun Wukong's gratitude to Subhuti reached its deepest point.

(End of this chapter)