“This Kun Peng is truly a menace. We cannot allow him to continue like this,” Elder Zhao Gongming sighed thus, then glanced at the silhouettes of several Immortal Sisters beside him, secretly wiping away cold sweat.

As for what happened earlier…

He dared not speak of it, nor dared to ask about it.

On the back of the hundred-zhang-wide Golden-Winged Great Peng, dozens of figures sat in meditation. The several Dao Path leaders gathered together, drinking tea and chatting, holding what amounted to a celebration of the Severing Sect’s Immortal Sisters.

That business about Kun Peng was old news;

And that about the Great Tribulation was for later discussion.

Praising the virtuous nature and gentle beauty of the Immortal Sisters – that was the most pressing matter!

Unable to contain himself, Quan Tong transmitted his voice to Li Changshou, who was toying with the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife: “Are all six Immortal Sisters among the Eight Great Disciples of the Severing Sect this… gentle?”

“No,” Li Changshou shook his head, “The two who didn’t come are truly unruly.”

“Hahaha!” Quan Tong clapped and laughed softly, “How interesting, truly interesting.”

Nearby, Elder Duo Bao sighed deeply, steering the topic back to serious matters.

This time, they had stumbled upon quite a harvest, albeit by accident.

After those demon fiends spoke, they only begged for a swift death. Li Changshou, guided by benevolence, granted their wish, even specially scattering their ashes into the Chaos Sea to reunite them with their former companions.

A group of comrades should stay complete and together.

Truth be told, these demon fiends were already far from their respective peaks.

In the Chaos Sea, they struggled even to find sources of spiritual power to maintain their magical might.

As for Kun Peng, he could steadily provide them with spiritual power, thereby controlling them.

Nine Ying and the others didn’t know how many were like them in the Chaos Sea – those who had escaped, found themselves with nowhere to go, and finally lived on in desperate hiding, surviving for ten thousand years if they could, before sinking into despair…

When Li Changshou finally struck, he was quick and decisive, destroying their souls and scattering their ashes.

Bringing eight Ancient and Primordial demon fiends back to the Honghuang Realm for questioning, Li Changshou had harbored a bit of ‘personal interest.’

Earning merit while standing tall was nothing to be ashamed of.

But what left Li Changshou speechless was that after eliminating these eight demon fiends, he gained nothing, while the surrounding Dao Path masters and even the nineteen demon soldiers in the distance all emanated varying degrees of golden light.

How many times had this happened? How many times had he faced this discrimination?

This was pure prejudice against him as an outsider!

When would transmigrators finally be able to stand tall in Honghuang? How much longer would this Honghuang, which had once erased Senior Lang, continue to be so cruel!

Angry… though he dared not show true anger.

He could only jest a little, lamenting this cold Honghuang – only Immortal Sister Yun Xiao’s lap pillow, his junior sister’s small hand, and the meditation cushion beside his master could offer this wanderer from foreign lands any warmth to grasp onto.

Elder Duo Bao sighed:

“Kun Peng is far away in the Chaos Sea. Though we can protect ourselves with our own Dao to move freely there, trying to find Kun Peng in the Chaos Sea would be more troublesome than finding a piece of jade in Honghuang.”

Holy Mother Jin Ling also said: “Though that may be true, we cannot allow him to continue building his power in the Chaos Sea.”

“How do we catch him?” True Lord Yellow Dragon spread his hands, “Don’t tell me we’re going fishing in the Chaos Sea?”

Thus, the crowd pondered briefly before unanimously looking toward…

Shou.

Li Changshou didn’t disappoint the assembled elders, saying with a smile: “This time, requesting all senior brothers and sisters as well as Marshal Quan to capture these outer demons was actually because there is a major matter I need to inform you all about.

Elder Brother Duo Bao, could you set up a barrier? This matter should not be spread about.

Moreover, this matter carries certain risks. Although I have already received the support of Master and Uncle Master, ultimately senior brothers and sisters must decide for themselves whether to participate.”

The immortals exchanged glances, all remaining still.

True Lord Yellow Dragon, Holy Mother Gui Ling, and Holy Mother Wu Dang, who had been slightly further away before, especially moved closer, indicating they were no outsiders.

At present, in inner and outer layers, standing or sitting, more than ten masters gathered here, all personal disciples of Dao Path Sages, famous great disciples of the two sects.

After Zhao Gongming and Duo Bao jointly raised several layers of barriers, Li Changshou cleared his throat, looked around at everyone, and began his important speech.

“I have decided to lure and capture Kun Peng, and have prepared many trump cards.”

The crowd variously remained silent, fell into deep thought, or their eyes lit up.

Zhao Gongming smiled and said: “I knew it, younger brother, everything you do has its own deep meaning. Tell us, how are we arranging things this time?”

“Kun Peng isn’t easy to fish for,” True Lord Tai Yi said, “This Kun Peng is treacherous and cunning, has done countless evil deeds, and has ways to find spiritual power in the Chaos Sea. Why would he come back?”

“Indeed,” Holy Mother Jin Ling also said, “How should this matter be resolved?”

Li Changshou hummed thoughtfully, his eyes showing traces of hesitation.

He was weighing options and making choices, hesitating whether to reveal his and the Human Sovereign Palace’s plan to forge false Primordial Purple Qi.

Several thoughts crossed his mind, but Li Changshou still decided to trust these senior brothers and sisters before him, with whom he had already collaborated multiple times.

If he wouldn’t trust them, how could they trust him?

Some simple principles – youths understood them, while elders easily forgot.

Li Changshou smiled and said: “Primordial Purple Qi.”

The crowd collectively startled. Even Bai Ze, who already knew the inside story, felt his dao heart tighten upon hearing these four words.

Primordial Purple Qi – the key to becoming a Sage, the ‘threshold’ leading to Honghuang’s peak.

The deeper one’s cultivation, the more profound their understanding – wanting to achieve Sagehood through force and transcend was too difficult. At a minimum, one would need to gather more than half of Honghuang Realm’s spiritual qi to have a chance at breaking through to this realm.

How could the Heavenly Dao allow this?

But if one could connect with the Heavenly Dao through Primordial Purple Qi like the current Six Sages, thereby attaining Heavenly Dao Sagehood, wasn’t that also a path to transcendence?

Though there were rumors that Heavenly Dao Sages would be much weaker than Force-Certified Sages after leaving the Honghuang Realm, they were still immortal, indestructible existences within the Honghuang Realm.

Primordial Purple Qi was crucial above all else.

Currently, if those at the level of the Three Schools’ Senior Brothers obtained a complete strand of Primordial Purple Qi, they might truly have a chance at claiming the position of the Seventh Sage.

Li Changshou had thoroughly whetted the appetites of the assembled elders before slowly saying: “To be precise, it’s like the Human Sovereign Palace’s sages – the ninth strand of Primordial Purple Qi that originally belonged to the eighth Primordial Purple Qi.”

The crowd showed understanding, letting go of half the tension in their hearts from earlier.

But even just one-ninth of a Primordial Purple Qi still held enormous temptation.

Elder Duo Bao asked: “Wasn’t that Primordial Purple Qi divided into eight parts to form the foundation of human destiny?”

Li Changshou first laughed, then said: “The ninth strand is fabricated, of course. If it were real, we wouldn’t dare use it to lure Kun Peng – what if Kun Peng seized it?”

The crowd looked at him with disdain.

Holy Mother Jin Ling muttered: “This poor Dao was quite moved just now.”

Mount Jade Tripod also said: “So was this poor Dao.”

“Hiss!”

Zhao Gongming drew in a cold breath, puzzled: “This Primordial Purple Qi thing, it can be counterfeited?”

True Lord Tai Yi smiled: “This must require finding Senior Brother Yun Zhong Zi.”

“The several Human Sovereigns have already begun preparations,” Li Changshou said seriously, “The secrecy of this information is key to whether this plan can succeed. Let’s not tell anyone.

For this operation, I have completed the overall arrangements. The difficulty lies in whether Kun Peng will take the bait, and how to catch up to Kun Peng’s extreme speed.

Senior brothers and sisters, does anyone wish to withdraw from this plan now?

If Kun Peng is driven to desperation like a cornered beast, it will truly be extremely dangerous.”

The crowd fell silent, looking at each other, none wanting to rashly speak, and cut off the retreat path for those who might wish to withdraw.

From Li Changshou and Immortal Sister Yun Xiao killing Kun Peng’s old shell, to Kun Peng’s appearance in Xuan Du City last time, that heaven-covering enormous body, that immeasurable vast magical power…

“Kun Peng has committed too many crimes and has become a hidden danger to Honghuang.”

True Lord Yellow Dragon said firmly: “Though this poor Dao lacks powerful divine abilities and treasures, my dao realm remains, and my magical power suffices. To eliminate such a calamity for Honghuang, I shall naturally give it my all!”

True Lord Tai Yi smiled: “Meeting Kun Peng wouldn’t be bad, quite thrilling.”

Mount Jade Tripod said: “After killing Kun Peng, could some of Kun Peng’s essence blood be left for this poor Dao? This poor Dao would use it to temper my disciple’s body.”

Li Changshou smiled and said: “If we can kill Kun Peng, whatever treasures can be taken from Kun Peng, we’ll divide among ourselves.

But one point – Kun Peng still has some use, so killing Kun Peng needs to be pushed back a bit.”

“How could Kun Peng be so easily used by others?”

Holy Mother Jin Ling snorted, then said firmly: “We are disciples of great schools, disciples of Sages, enjoying the reverence of all beings in the realm. We naturally have the responsibility to protect the realm.”

“Good.”

“Good.”

“This poor Dao will prepare two more repositories of treasures that can be used for self-destruction.”

“Excellent!” Li Changshou stood up and said firmly, “I will write down the detailed steps of the plan later and have someone deliver them to all senior brothers’ and sisters’ residences.

This operation will likely be in seventeen or eighteen years, though the exact timing isn’t fully determined yet. We must grasp the opportunity and strike when the time is right.”

“Let me first address several particularly troublesome points.

First, once Primordial Purple Qi appears, chaos will inevitably arise in Honghuang. The Great Tribulation’s devastation will hang over all beings. At that time, it may draw out masters from all directions – we must have the power to control the overall situation.

Second, the Sage Lords will certainly see through the authenticity of the Primordial Purple Qi at a glance. The Primordial Purple Qi will appear near Xuan Du City, and then swiftly rush out of it.

In this process, we need to control everything down to the smallest detail. We must ensure that before this happens, Kun Peng has already received the news and is approaching the Honghuang Realm.

Whether we can lure Kun Peng to take the bait depends entirely on some detailed calculations. We need to lay ambushes in various places, and when intercepting Kun Peng, we must also put on the appearance of fighting for the Primordial Purple Qi.

In other words, to some degree, we must make the performance real, but we cannot let the immortals of the two sects fight with true hostility and affect the relationship between the sects…”

Point by point, Li Changshou spoke with clear logic. Before revealing his subsequent plans, he first reminded all the Dao Path elders of the difficult points and key aspects.

Quan Tong listened with shining eyes. Though he couldn’t join the conversation, he felt his blood boiling with excitement.

Later, urged by Holy Mother Jin Ling, Li Changshou briefly explained his plan. The masters of both sects praised it highly, and Immortal Sister Yun Xiao’s eyes sparkled with consecutive flashes of brilliance.

Meanwhile, in the Purple Void Palace above the Nine Heavens.

A certain elder sat before a bamboo table, watching the scene displayed on the jade plate while savoring a sip of premium spirit tea from ancient times, stroking his beard with a light laugh.

It would be good if Kun Peng could be eliminated, saving them from him truly punching a hole in Honghuang and having to arrange for people to repair it.

Should he add some tempering for this youngster? Too smooth sailing wasn’t good either…

Never mind, it wasn’t good to add tempering. Currently, it was just before the true Limitless Killing Tribulation – pulling one hair would affect the whole body. It wouldn’t be good for the Three Schools to start fighting ahead of their tribulation.

Just then, the jade plate trembled slightly. The Creation Jade Plate, using Honghuang’s old screen voice technology, transmitted the conversation between Holy Mother Jin Ling and Li Changshou.

“Changgeng, how confident are you this time?”

“If everything goes smoothly, ninety-eight percent,” Li Changshou said calmly, wisdom flickering in his eyes.

After all, he had already requested Ancestor Master Tong Tian to take action, and moreover, it was Ancestor Master Tong Tian fully equipped with the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation to guard against the Western School’s interference.

Holy Mother Jin Ling smiled and said: “I just admire such confidence in you.”

In the Purple Void Palace’s bamboo grove illusion, a certain robust elder’s forehead was covered in black lines, his mouth twitching frantically as he waved his wide sleeve to disperse the image shown by the Creation Jade Plate.

‘Hah, ninety-eight percent.’

…

After making a round trip beyond the heavens to tell the fishing team’s main force about the plan, the steps suddenly began to become urgent.

Li Changshou’s originally set twenty-year time limit showed signs of further delay;

The longer the night, the more dreams there would be – delay breeds change. On his way back to the Heavenly Court, Li Changshou reviewed the plan several more times before finally making up his mind to fully deploy the arrangements.

This time, Li Changshou didn’t even take the chance to date Immortal Sister Yun Xiao. They only exchanged a few intimate words on the Golden Peng’s back, each reminding the other to take care, before returning to their respective residences.

Yun Xiao mentioned that this time she wanted Qiong Xiao to join in the action as well, as it would be a good opportunity to temper Qiong Xiao.

Li Changshou naturally wouldn’t refuse. Qiong Xiao was also one of the Eight Great Disciples of the Severing Sect, with considerable strength of her own. Though her temperament was somewhat playful… she was spoiled by her big brother and Yun Xiao.

The Golden Scissors was a premium Primordial Spirit Treasure with considerable killing power, certainly able to contribute significant effort.

Before they returned to the Five Continents, as they were secretly bidding farewell, True Lord Yellow Dragon also found Li Changshou.

Yellow Dragon was somewhat embarrassed and troubled but still said:

“Changgeng, do you think… should we inform Senior Brother Guang Cheng Zi about this matter?

After all, it is a major event. If Senior Brother Guang Cheng Zi could also join in the action at that time, it would benefit the unity of the Three Schools of the Dao Path.”

Li Changshou smiled and nodded, taking out a letter he had prepared earlier from his sleeve.

The reason for calling True Lord Yellow Dragon out this time was precisely for this matter.

“This letter is for Senior Brother Guang Cheng Zi. He will understand the matter.”

True Lord Yellow Dragon visibly relaxed, as if a difficult matter that had been weighing on his heart was finally resolved. But Yellow Dragon hummed thoughtfully again and asked:

“Changgeng, you said earlier to capture but not kill. Could it be… our Third Uncle Master wants to use Kun Peng to chase after the Chaos Bell?”

“I shouldn’t say too much about this matter,” Li Changshou said seriously, “But Senior Brother Yellow Dragon, don’t be misled by those very few individuals within the Enlightenment School who have ulterior motives.

Though both the Severing Sect and Enlightenment School have entered the Fate-Sealing Tribulation, whether one can survive the tribulation depends on one’s abilities. Don’t be swayed by people’s instigation into thinking there must be a ‘one’s loss is another’s gain’ relationship.

It’s not so.

All beings in the realm are within the tribulation’s fate, and everything is being pushed forward by the Heavenly Dao.”

The words stopped there, and True Lord Yellow Dragon showed a thoughtful expression, not asking further.

Li Changshou sighed inwardly. He had shown some bias in this matter and would need to make up for it later.

Just as he arrived at the Great White Palace, Li Changshou summoned his subordinate treasure people- ahem, his elite troops to gather, which just meant the Golden Peng, Ao Yi, and Bian Zhuang.

Without any pleasantries, Li Changshou directly said:

“Golden Peng, I must trouble you to make another trip, taking Mei Wenhua and my paper avatar to meet with Mei Pobing, Mei Xingqing, and Mei Dixian.

If you can enlighten and persuade them to return, that would be best. If not, don’t show mercy just because Mei Wenhua pleads for them.

Also, take these with you, and you must be careful, careful, and more careful, cautious, cautious, and more cautious.”

“Yes!”

Golden Peng responded firmly, his eyes reflecting his teacher who had resumed his old immortal appearance, burning with fierce flames.

The flames of cauti- ahem, stability!

Li Changshou handed various demon-warding magical devices to Golden Peng, who then bid farewell, went to the formation in the corner of the great hall to take Mei Wenhua, and hurriedly flew out of the Heavenly Court.

Then, Li Changshou looked at Bian Zhuang and said gently: “Little Zhuang.”

“Star-Lord, please instruct.”

“I need you to make a trip back to the World’s End Secret Realm,” Li Changshou said, “I’m somewhat uneasy about directly entrusting this matter to your grandmother.

Wait for my news later. I need to borrow the power of the World’s End Pavilion to spread some information.

Although the Heavenly Court already has arrangements in this aspect, having the news spread from the Heavenly Court would have hidden dangers and isn’t very secure. Do you understand?”

“This subordinate understands!”

Bian Zhuang dared not think too much, bowing with clasped hands, “You can rest assured about this subordinate’s mouth. Even if Immortal Chang’e asks me what I’m doing, if I reveal half a word of information, I’ll accept death!”

“No need to be so serious,” Li Changshou raised his hand and patted Bian Zhuang’s shoulder, “I do trust you. Set out now, and find a good reason to explain to your grandmother.

You can bring me up directly, tell your grandmother not to ask too many questions.”

“No problem,” Bian Zhuang smiled, “Star-Lord, rest assured, I definitely won’t fail this mission.”

With that, Bian Zhuang bowed with clasped hands, turned, and hurriedly withdrew, his steps flying and his eyes full of light.

“Sect Master Brother,” Ao Yi called with a smile. Now that there was no one else around, “Are you about to make some big moves?”

“Indeed,” Li Changshou let out a breath and said, “There’s a matter that’s quite secret, and it must be you.

I need the Dragon Clan’s records about Kun Peng, and for this matter, the fewer dragons disturbed, the better.”

Hearing this, Ao Yi immediately nodded, then showed a thoughtful expression. After quite a while, he said: “If it’s in the Dragon Clan’s classics, others need not know, I’ll even keep it from Sisi.

But according to our Dragon Clan’s rules, some things are stored in the old elders’ hearts…”

“The Dragon Clan’s old elders are fine,” Li Changshou said seriously, “If they ask, just say the Heavenly Court wants to make a chronicle about the Ancient Demon Court.

The Dragon Clan was an observer throughout the ancient era, those memories and materials are quite precious.

Later, I will have the Communication Hall issue such news to cover your actions.”

“Mm!”

Ao Yi nodded solemnly, “Sect Master Brother, when do you need it?”

“The sooner the better, but don’t show signs of impatience.”

“Good, I’ll go now.”

Ao Yi agreed, turned, and hurriedly left, also full of spirit and taking large strides.

Thus, from the corner of the doorway, a head secretly peeked in…

“Th-that,” Spirit Zhenzhu asked softly, “Uncle Master, is there anything that needs manpower?”

Li Changshou smiled and shook his head, saying gently: “Just focus on your cultivation, no need to worry about other things.”

“Oh, alright,” Spirit Zhenzhu responded, turning away with an inward sigh. Though he wanted to straighten his chest, his silhouette still couldn’t avoid showing some desolation.

This little one…

“By the way, Spirit Zhenzhu,” Li Changshou called out gently, “Do you have any free time recently?”

“Yes! Yes, yes, yes!”

Spirit Zhenzhu turned around, jumped over the threshold of the Great White Hall in two steps, and hurriedly walked to Li Changshou’s front, “I have plenty of free time, with nothing to do but fight with the rabbit!

Uncle Master, if you have any tasks, I guarantee to handle them cleanly and efficiently!”

Li Changshou smiled and said: “Then I’ll trouble you to make a trip to the Vast Cold Palace, ask Immortal Chang’e if she has any free time. Tell her I invite her to drink together, and she can set the time.

This matter, it must be you. After all, not everyone can go to the Vast Cold Palace, only you can talk with the Jade Rabbit.”

“Ah!”

Spirit Zhenzhu nodded vigorously, his jewel-like eyes full of light. He made a Dao salute to Li Changshou and rushed off like wind and fire towards the place where the sun and moon rotate.

Li Changshou smiled and shook his head, but his smile quickly froze.

Then, a white light flew out from his sleeve, condensing into Bai Ze’s figure.

He also took out that large gourd from his sleeve, throwing it into a layer of formations, moving forward together with Bai Ze.

Li Changshou said coldly: “Can Yi’s spirit essence become Yi?”

Bai Ze stood beside him stroking his goatee, pondering why he had been brought here.

Mm, Star-Lord must value his wisdom and resourcefulness… it wasn’t because he had once assembled the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife and was brought here as a skilled worker!

“Mister Bai, take it apart.

If we don’t get its response today, we’ll destroy it directly to prevent future troubles!”