Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

A wild, arrogant smile spread across his lips: "Fuxi, this time I will absolutely not lose again."

Deep within the Ten Thousand Mountains, the Beast God gently stroked the fur of the Taotie beside him, his gaze piercing through layers of space.

He landed on Mount Qingyun: "God Realm, Heavenly Emperor... don't lose too quickly."

After saying that, he glanced in the direction of Qingyun and closed his eyes again.

Even the Celestial King deep within the Celestial Realm silently murmured, "Heavenly Emperor..."

Throughout the entire half-month, all sorts of colorful lights flowed across the land of China like rivers flowing into the sea, converging at the azure clouds.

The seven main peaks were once again packed with people, but this time, no one made a fuss.

All the cultivators wore solemn expressions, for they knew that the moment that would determine the fate of the Five Realms was approaching.

Inside the Jade Purity Hall, Dao Xuan sat high in the main seat.

Today, the Yuqing Hall has been expanded more than five times its original size and can accommodate a thousand people for discussions at the same time.

Standing in the hall at this moment were a full 1,200 experts at or above the sixth level of the Upper Clarity Realm.

They came from various sects across the land, including elders of Qingyun, sword immortals of Tianyong, successors of Shushan, and witch cultivators from the Southern Frontier...

"Greetings, Dao Xuan Zhenjun!"

A thousand voices rang out in unison, their sound reverberating throughout the palace.

Today, Dao Xuan is called Zhenjun, which is even higher than Dao Xuan Da Zhenren.

Dao Xuan calmly raised his hand: "Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."

His gaze swept down, and a surge of pride welled up within him.

Excluding the realms of demons and ghosts, the Divine Land itself already possesses seven Earth Immortals:

Wan Jianyi and Dugu Yun, both at the late stage of Earth Immortal;

Pu Hong and Zi Yin Zhenren, both at the mid-stage of Earth Immortal;

Cangsong, Tian Buyi, and Zhou Yixian are early-stage Earth Immortals.

Such a lineup would be considered luxurious even in ancient times.

"Fifty years have passed in a flash, and the realm of gods has finally arrived."

Dao Xuan spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"The gods have always been arrogant and their attitude is ambiguous. This time, I'm afraid we'll have to fight alongside you fellow cultivators once again."

"We will obey the True Lord's decree!" the crowd responded in unison, their eyes filled with nothing but burning fighting spirit, showing no fear whatsoever.

Dao Xuan nodded and looked at Wan Jianyi beside him:

"Junior Brother Wan, you will discuss your plans with the other Daoists."

Wan Jian stepped forward, his black robe fluttering even without wind.

He unfurled the jade scroll, his voice ringing out like the clang of a sword:

"According to our deductions, the gods will not launch a large-scale attack rashly at the beginning of their descent."

The Heavenly Emperor Fuxi was cautious by nature and would certainly send someone to test the waters first.

Therefore, the first stage...

A detailed plan unfolded slowly in the palace, with each step having been refined and perfected over decades.

Everyone listened attentively, with people occasionally offering additional opinions.

Three days later at dusk, a deafening roar suddenly resounded throughout the world.

All the cultivators rushed out of the hall and looked up at the sky, only to see the northern horizon.

Golden light spread out like a tide, and wherever it passed, the clouds were dyed with golden radiance.

A vast, majestic, and ancient aura pressed down on the earth as if it were a tangible force.

The divine realm has merged.

Dao Xuan stood atop Tongtian Peak, his white robes fluttering in the wind.

He slowly raised his head and looked into the deepest part of that golden sky.

In that instant, he felt a gaze upon him.

A gaze that is high above, indifferent to all living beings, as if looking at ants.

Two gazes collided in the endless void, sparks flew, and even space itself trembled.

Heavenly Emperor Fuxi!

The name came to mind.

It was just a fleeting moment, a mere instant of eye contact.

He then understood. This one of the three ancient emperors was very powerful, so powerful that his abilities were unfathomable.

But at the same time, he also caught a hint of surprise and seriousness in the other person's eyes.

Late-stage Celestial Immortal?!

Fuxi clearly hadn't expected that someone in the lower realm could reach such a level.

In the Lingxiao Palace high above the nine heavens, the figure sitting on the Nine Dragon Emperor Throne slowly withdrew his gaze.

"Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, heed my command!"

A majestic voice echoed throughout the temple.

"Your subject is here!"

A woman dressed in magnificent palace attire, with an exceptionally beautiful face, stepped forward with a bow.

She was surrounded by a faint golden divine light, and with each step she took, lotus phantoms bloomed beneath her feet.

This is none other than the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, one of the few powerful beings in the divine realm, at the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm.

Fuxi raised his left hand, and a ball of light flew towards Xuan Nu:

"I hereby order you to go to Qingyun Gate and lead men to welcome back General Feipeng."

"As you command!"

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden received the ball of light, her expression solemn.

As she turned around, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Fei Peng, the former number one general in the divine realm, had now been reincarnated as a mortal...

But she didn't ask any more questions, and simply called up the thirty-six golden-armored generals.

It transformed into golden light and headed towards the blue clouds.

Silence returned to the Lingxiao Palace.

The gods stood with their heads bowed, awaiting the news brought back by the Mystic Maiden.

Welcoming back Fei Peng was only the first step; the Heavenly Emperor's true intentions were far more complex.

Qingyun Mountain, Cloud Sea Square.

Dao Xuan frowned slightly as he gazed at the approaching golden light on the northern horizon.

"They're here."

His voice was soft, yet it made all the powerful figures behind him tense up.

Wan Jianyi quietly grasped the Dragon-Slaying Sword.

Tian Buyi's Crimson Flame Immortal Sword emitted a low hum, while Cangsong's sword gleamed with a chilling light.

A quarter of an hour later, the golden light arrived outside Qingyun Mountain and hovered in front of the mountain-protecting array.

Dao Xuan spoke in a clear voice, his voice piercing through the great formation and resounding in all directions:

"With such distinguished guests arriving, Dao Xuan has failed to properly welcome them."

The next moment, a clear and noble voice rang out.

Although not overtly aggressive, it possesses an undeniable air of authority:

"You're too kind, Master. Mysterious Lady has come uninvited and has disturbed you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden light faded, revealing a line of figures.

The leading goddess, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, stood on golden lotuses, her palace attire flowing, her beauty surpassing all others in the mortal world.

Thirty-six golden-armored generals stood solemnly behind her.

Each of them exuded an aura no weaker than that of the peak of the Taiqing realm.

The expressions of the otherworldly powerhouses, such as Yama, the Ghost King, and the Heavenly Demon Emperor, changed slightly.

How could a divine general casually dispatched by the divine realm possess such cultivation?

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden's gaze swept over the Qingyun cultivators, finally settling on Dao Xuan.

She suppressed her shock and nodded slightly: "Xuan Nu greets Dao Xuan Zhenren."

This was the fifth time she had felt such terrifying pressure from one person. The previous four were the Three Sovereigns and Chi You.

Dao Xuan returned the greeting: "Greetings, everyone."

Just then, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden turned her gaze to Jing Tian in the crowd.

She and the divine generals behind her bowed in unison:

"Greetings, General Fei Peng."

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

All eyes turned to the bewildered young man.

Jing Tian opened his mouth, wanting to say something but unable to utter a word, and could only wave his hands in a flustered manner: "No, no need for formalities..."

Dao Xuan's brows furrowed even more.

He looked at the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and asked directly:

"What brings the Mysterious Maiden to Qingyun in person?"

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden straightened up, her expression returning to its usual cool and composed state: "To be honest, Mystic Maiden has come here for General Fei Peng."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the various expressions of the cultivators from the Divine Continent:

"General Fei Peng was the number one divine general in the divine realm. He was reincarnated and descended to the mortal world, and he is today's Jing Tian."

The Mystic Maiden, acting on the Heavenly Emperor's orders, is welcoming the General back to the Divine Realm. We humbly request the True Man... to grant her request.

When the last two words were uttered, the air in the entire Yunhai Square seemed to freeze.