What to do?

What else could be done – when Grand Master summons, he couldn’t possibly feign illness and not go.

Even though Li Changshou had previously considered this possibility, namely, that the Grand Master hadn’t paid attention to East Sea Dragon Palace matters before;

But he truly hadn’t expected Grand Master to so naturally, calmly, and casually ‘drop’ him this message—

[Waiting for you].

Though Li Changshou wanted to add the word ‘sister’ after that sentence and throw it back at Grand Master;

But, he still had his rationality…

Teasing one’s big thigh is the great taboo of the ‘stability’ family!

This small frustration dissipated with a wave of his hand.

Li Changshou immediately stood up, first making a Dao bow toward the east, using a transformation technique to leave the underground chamber;

He ran out of the dan room, using immortal consciousness and wind spell voice transmission to give different instructions to Ling’e, Master, and Master Uncle, then directly rode clouds toward Breaking Heaven Peak.

Teaming up with Grand Master meant he didn’t need to worry about his safety.

He might even get several experience cards for external buffs, increasing his experience with innate supreme treasures, and feeling that addictive sense of security.

Just that, he would now have to divide some attention to stay by the Grand Master’s side, undoubtedly increasing his workload significantly…

Following the old rules, Li Changshou obtained an exit jade tablet and left Du Xian Gate;

First flying a thousand li on clouds, then using the earth travel technique, rushing with all his might to where Grand Master was.

It was an unremarkable hillside, covered in lush green grass growing vigorously, with no signs of having been rolled over.

After not seeing him for so long, Grand Master’s silhouette still looked so…

Ordinary.

Grand Master stood silently between heaven and earth, merging with the mountains and waters, as if like the grass and trees here, he had always grown here, without any sense of being out of place.

This level of realm…

Well, there was no need to deliberately confirm Grand Master’s identity.

“You’re here?”

Grand Master’s elegant, smiling voice came with the wind.

Li Changshou rushed behind Grand Master, making a deep Dao bow, saying loudly: “Disciple Changshou greets Grand Master!”

Grand Master turned around, smiling: “Mm, didn’t disturb your cultivation, did I?”

Li Changshou felt somewhat moved in his heart, hurriedly saying: “Not at all, the disciple was just thinking about some small matters.”

“That’s good,” Grand Master Xuandu reached out to grab Li Changshou, “Come, I’ll take you to see a good show.”

Before Li Changshou could continue speaking, Grand Master Xuandu had already gripped his arm, pulling him forward one step.

In an instant, Li Changshou only saw flowing light flashing before his eyes, surrounding scenery changing, following Grand Master through clouds and mist, moving who knows how many tens of thousands of li.

In just a few breaths, two figures appeared above the vast waves, able to see many figures coming and going at the distant horizon and in the waters below, very lively.

Here was directly above East Sea Dragon Palace.

Li Changshou sighed inwardly…

Though he had helped plan the military deployments around Dragon Palace, setting up what could be called a heaven-earth net here, before a master of Grand Master’s level, it wasn’t worth mentioning.

Li Changshou secretly warned himself:

No matter how much one calculates and schemes, in the end, what’s most important is still one’s own strength and backing.

Just then, he heard Grand Master Xuandu laugh:

“Your cultivation seems to have progressed significantly again, shouldn’t be far from Golden Immortal.

Your dao foundation is unexpectedly perfect, passing through the Golden Immortal Tribulation is eight or nine parts certain, not bad, not bad.”

Li Changshou said: “Disciple dares not disappoint the profound methods bestowed by Grand Master.”

Grand Master Xuandu’s eyes immediately curved in a smile, casually pointing at Li Changshou again, causing both their figures to become as hazy as clouds and mist, their auras completely concealed.

Grand Master explained: “Dragon Clan’s Ao Yi is about to marry, there are many masters here, Severing Teaching also has some Master Uncles’ registered disciples here.

If not necessary, you and I need not directly appear and attract karma, let’s temporarily use some methods to hide our tracks.”

Li Changshou said: “Grand Master, actually…”

“Mm? What is it?”

“Disciple… well, disciple’s South Sea God avatar has already come here.”

Li Changshou had wanted to say that he had already arranged things more or less, but when the words reached his mouth, his heart immediately warned him.

[Those who show off must be pressed down, regardless of merit, only maintaining one’s position]

—”Stability Scripture · New Edition”

Grand Master Xuandu clasped his hands behind his back and smiled: “You haven’t neglected the matter of the Dragon Clan ascending to heaven, I was originally planning to scold you a few times afterward.

Like this, I feel much more at ease.”

“How could disciple dare neglect matters entrusted by Grand Master.”

Li Changshou hurriedly said: “Disciple has already helped Dragon Clan make some arrangements these past ten-plus years.

Moreover, the disciple received word from someone.

The West will first attack the South Sea this time, then attack the East Sea, having already deployed deep sea great demons and miscellaneous troops from the Three Thousand Worlds, these two not-too-major trump cards.”

He naturally wouldn’t forget that he could speak freely around the Grand Master, not needing to be evasive about these things.

“Oh?” Grand Master Xuandu’s eyes immediately curved in a smile, his focus quite different from others, asking curiously: “You even arranged inside help in the West?

How did you accomplish this?”

Li Changshou couldn’t help but feel somewhat caught between laughter and tears…

So, you don’t even know about True Person Wenjing?

That means the request that Sage Lord had him agree to from True Person Wenjing, you were also completely kept in the dark about?

‘Could it be, you’ve been napping in Doulu Palace all these years?’

Of course, these words were just internal complaints, absolutely not to be asked aloud.

“Grand Master, this matter is tortuous and strange, very complex.”

Li Changshou carefully considered, saying softly, “Please allow the disciple to report the details after the wedding matter.

This involves Severing Teaching and the West, as well as Senior Zhao Gongming, the Three Xiao Immortal Maidens, and Western Sage disciples, it’s also something arranged by our Teaching Lord.”

Grand Master Xuandu smiled and nodded: “Then no need to tell me, better to have one less matter than one more.”

Li Changshou’s waist immediately swayed, his mouth twitching several times…

“Grand Master’s such detachment, I’m afraid disciple couldn’t cultivate it in ten kalpas.”

“Hahaha,” Grand Master waved his hand, “The more one knows, the more entangled by karma one becomes.

Since it’s the Teacher’s arrangement, naturally Teacher has his reasons.

Come, let’s first mix into Dragon Palace, since your avatar is here, do you know where in Dragon Palace is suitable for hiding?”

Li Changshou thought for a moment, saying: “Northwest of this Crystal Palace, in a warm chamber beside a palace hall, that warm chamber won’t have anyone going there temporarily.

Grand Master, does disciple need to use the avatar to let us in?”

“No need for such trouble, let me open your eyes.”

Grand Master Xuandu laughed softly, pulling Li Changshou’s arm as they fell straight downward, a faint image of the Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram appearing under their feet, the surrounding light and shadows becoming somewhat ethereal.

It was as if they had jumped out of this space-time, walking two steps outside heaven and earth.

Waves of light flashed before Li Changshou’s eyes, and when he could see his surroundings again, they were already in that warm chamber he had mentioned.

This was the power of the innate supreme treasure Taiji Diagram.

Crystal Palace’s great formation might as well not exist!

The numerous Dragon Clan masters and tens of thousands of guests here completely failed to notice that two people had already secretly snuck into…

Ao Yi and Jiang Si’er’s bridal chamber.

“This place is nice, quite quiet indeed.”

Grand Master Xuandu examined the various arrangements, walking to a full-length mirror made from a large piece of polished crystal, lightly flicking it with his finger, causing faint clouds and mist to appear in the mirror.

After a moment, the clouds and mist receded, revealing the lively scene in Crystal Palace’s main hall.

Though still two days before the official wedding, most of the main guests had already arrived.

Just in this one hall alone, there were thousands of figures sitting behind round tables and low tables.

Beautiful sea maidens and clam maidens walked about everywhere, serving wine and dishes;

A Dragon Palace orchestra of several hundred sea maidens took turns playing one melodious and cheerful tune after another.

Those who could enter and be seated in Crystal Palace’s main hall were naturally not ordinary beings.

Either they had profound cultivation, or were renowned in the primitive world;

Either they were Dragon Clan elders and ministers, or important figures from forces in the Three Thousand Worlds.

Besides these, the group of cultivators who came to offer congratulations from Severing Teaching’s Golden Turtle Island naturally had to be arranged in the main hall; not only in the main hall, but in the most conspicuous, innermost area.

Though it was widely known that Severing Teaching’s Sage’s registered disciples had slightly lower gold content, having so many come at once still greatly gave a face to the Dragon Clan.

Along with this, Second Prince Ao Yi’s prestige within the clan also rose significantly.

Though many came from Golden Turtle Island, those who could be called masters were only a few, just four of the Ten Lords had come.

At a low table beside the Dragon King, there was a middle-aged Dao cultivator with an honest face and solid aura, whom Grand Master Xuandu looked at a few extra times…

“Changshou come look,” Grand Master Xuandu smiled, “This is Third Master Uncle Tongtian’s attending immortal, Black Cloud Immortal, his appearance today should be an avatar.”

Li Changshou smiled and nodded, naturally knowing this bigshot had appeared.

Not only did he know, but this was him giving Ao Yi advice to invite Great Immortal Black Cloud’s avatar…

For nothing else, purely to observe the ceremony.

But since the Grand Master was enthusiastic, Li Changshou could only play along.

Of course, he couldn’t exaggeratedly say:

‘Wow, how amazing!’

Such acting would be too superficial, not heartfelt, and would easily get him… beaten by the Grand Master.

Li Changshou smiled: “Ao Yi is this Great Immortal’s disciple, inviting this Great Immortal to observe the ceremony is also reasonable.”

Grand Master then said: “Changshou do you know how Black Cloud Immortal got his Dao title?”

“Disciple naturally doesn’t know.”

“Hahaha, this is also an interesting story from high antiquity.

They say that day, Third Master Uncle was lecturing on the Dao on an immortal island in the South Sea, enlightening many beings, when he suddenly felt a large patch of black clouds above his head.

Third Master Uncle looked up and saw a golden-whiskered turtle fish swimming above, because its body was too large, it simply couldn’t find a place to sit…”

Thus, in the bridal chamber of the newlywed couple Ao Yi and Jiang Si’er, Grand Master Xuandu enthusiastically told Li Changshou interesting tales from high antiquity.

Though Li Changshou listened happily beside him, he couldn’t help feeling somewhat depressed in his heart…

In this situation, Li Changshou suddenly realized that in this play of [Ao Yi’s Wedding], he seemed to be playing far too many roles.

Originally he thought he was just a stagehand, but coming to his senses, he had already become a director, screenwriter, investor, stage hand, and personally stepped in as one of the bit players.

And now, because Grand Master brought his true body here, he even guest starred as an ‘audience member.’

Not only writing, directing, and acting, but also watching…

This was truly something else.

Soon, Grand Master Xuandu finished telling the ancient small story and continued using this mirror to observe various places in Dragon Palace.

Here, besides Great Immortal Black Cloud and several Dragon Clan old dragons, those who could make Grand Master Xuandu stop his gaze to observe were only… Li Changshou’s paper avatars.

Grand Master suddenly asked: “Changshou, regarding your position as South Sea God, did Teacher have any other instructions?”

“Teaching Lord did not indicate anything to the disciple,” Li Changshou considered carefully in his heart, saying softly, “Grand Master, this avatar of a disciple is now considered His Majesty the Jade Emperor’s subject.

His Majesty the Jade Emperor’s edict should be able to condense in a few decades.”

“Oh?”

Grand Master’s eyes immediately brightened, “Then won’t you be coming to Heaven Palace soon?”

Li Changshou pondered for a moment, sighing:

“Disciple plans to let this paper avatar go to Heaven Palace, while disciple’s true body temporarily doesn’t go.

Disciple was ordered to dismantle the West’s platform after the Dragon Clan ascends to heaven, it inevitably won’t be hidden that South Sea God was scheming behind this matter.

If disciple rashly appears in the true body, I fear the West will secretly target…”

Online, waiting for a Doulu Palace backyard invitation!

Unexpectedly, Grand Master slowly nodded, smiling: “That you can think so comprehensively and take care of yourself, I am very gratified.”

Then…

There was no then…

Grand Master roughly looked over the guests here, and Li Changshou also took the opportunity, borrowing Grand Master’s eyes, to look for whether any spies had mixed in.

The image flashed past Crystal Palace’s main gate, seeming to show some strange figures mixed in…

This wasn’t important.

Soon, the image showed today’s protagonist – Ao Yi in light blue robes.

Grand Master smiled: “Your Sea God Teaching’s Second Sect Master is about to marry now, how is he still in youth form?”

Li Changshou immediately felt helpless, he didn’t want to lie to the Grand Master, but also couldn’t well explain this matter, could only laugh awkwardly.

Fortunately, the Grand Master only teased about this, then switched the image to Jiang Si’er who was doing her makeup and dressing in some palace.

Her pre-wedding preparations would take a full nine days!

Li Changshou had wanted to complain about this matter before but had been too busy to have the chance.

Grand Master asked curiously: “Isn’t this the little mermaid we met last time?”

“Well,” Li Changshou smiled bitterly, “At that time, wasn’t it because the disciple’s immortal consciousness poison dan [Heart Fire Burning] had a small error, making them unable to control themselves, and they had skin contact…”

“Oh? The root cause was with you?

Hahaha! Worldly matters are truly indescribably wonderful.”

Li Changshou was about to speak when Grand Master blinked, casually pointing at the mirror again, revealing the situation above the sea.

Only to see a white cloud falling from high in the sky, three figures standing upon it, in front was a thin elder wearing big red celebratory robes, and behind him a male and female golden-armored heavenly general.

These two heavenly generals both emanated Golden Immortal realm pressure, leading a team of three hundred True Immortal realm elite heavenly soldiers, descending toward East Sea Dragon Palace.

Grand Master smiled: “The Old Man Under the Moon? Why would he come here?”

“Well, this was invited by disciple…

Old Man Under the Moon’s identity is just right for this kind of occasion, coming here to display Heaven Palace’s dignity, letting Heaven Palace and Dragon Clan establish initial contact.”

Li Changshou smiled: “That day when you arranged for Old Man Under the Moon to deliver divine abilities to the disciple, you were already hinting at this matter, how could the disciple not understand?”

“Not bad, not bad,” Grand Master Xuandu couldn’t help patting Li Changshou’s shoulder, “Though you say this, making my heart very happy, I truly hadn’t thought of such details.”

Li Changshou was about to continue flattering – ‘Your casual arrangement already secretly aligned with the Dao’s intention’;

When Grand Master suddenly made another light exclamation, pointing at the mirror again.

This time, the image directly switched to an island, where two figures were ‘stealthily’ emerging from the seawater, hiding their forms within the formation here.

“Junior Brother Zhao Gongming? With… Junior Brother Yellow Dragon?”

Grand Master Xuandu was quite puzzled, “When did the relationship between the two teachings become so harmonious? What are they doing?”

“Ahem, well, Grand Master…”

Li Changshou was suddenly at a loss for words.

Grand Master’s eyes widened, “This was also arranged by you?”

“Not entirely,” Li Changshou smiled bitterly, “Disciple just played an unimportant role in it, slightly pushing forward the development of the story…”

Grand Master couldn’t help but clasp his hands behind his back, raising his head speechlessly, letting out a long sigh.

“Changshou ah, did you perhaps, arrange for me as well along the way?”