plumnovel Chapter 27: 3 clear seats
Chapter 27: 3 clear seats
Chapter 27 Sealing Down the Three Pure Ones
The Moon, a star of coldness and solitude.
This place is shrouded in endless yin energy all year round. The Guanghan Palace stands tall among the osmanthus trees, and the moonlight, like water, sprinkles silver frost all over the ground.
On this day, two dazzling golden lights pierced through the void, descending upon this place with rolling heat waves.
It was none other than the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun and the Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
However, this time they restrained the true fire of the sun around them, preventing the domineering flames from harming a single blade of grass or tree on the Moon Star. Instead, they revealed a touch of gentle and refined imperial demeanor.
Before the Moon Palace, two stunningly beautiful goddesses emerged hand in hand.
The elder sister, Xihe, is dignified and elegant, with graceful bearing; the younger sister, Changxi, is lively and charming, with a pure and refined beauty.
The two women were transformed from the essence of Taiyin, and were originally the Yin and Yang poles of the same origin as the essence of Taiyang of Emperor Jun and Taiyi, and were guided by the destiny of heaven.
"Greetings, two goddesses."
Di Jun stepped forward, bowed slightly, and stated his purpose: "I am Di Jun, the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court. I feel that the Yin and Yang of the primordial world are out of balance and the universe is not yet settled, so I have come to ask for the hand in marriage with the two goddesses."
"I wish to treat her as the Empress of Heaven, to jointly govern the Heavenly Court, to regulate Yin and Yang, to harmonize the dragon and the tiger, so as to conform to the Way of Heaven and bring blessings to all living beings in the primordial world."
Xihe and Changxi exchanged a glance, both seeing the shyness and understanding in each other's eyes.
As innate deities, they could naturally sense the divinely ordained union.
As the Heavenly Emperor, Di Jun possesses great merit and fortune, and his attributes are compatible with theirs, making him a perfect match.
"It is the will of Heaven, and I—will obey Your Majesty's will."
Xihe bowed slightly, her clear, cold voice softening slightly.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jun was overjoyed and immediately made a solemn promise, set a wedding date, and announced to the whole world that the Heavenly Court would hold an unprecedented heavenly wedding, which would be celebrated by all!
The Heavenly Court is preparing for a grand wedding, and invitations are flying like snowflakes across the primordial world.
The most important invitation, of course, was to be sent to Beiming.
The person in charge of this matter was Bai Ze, the leader of the Ten Great Demon Saints of Heaven.
Bai Ze understands the nature of all things and the appearance of all things under heaven, and is most adept at seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.
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However, at this moment, this demon saint, who was known for his wisdom, stood on the vast ice plains of the Northern Underworld, looking at the magnificent Dao Palace shrouded in the Five Elements Yin Yang Reversal Array, and his legs trembled slightly uncontrollably.
He knew all too well what kind of being lived inside.
That was the ruthless person who single-handedly beat up his own two emperors, forcing the Heavenly Court to bow down and acknowledge his ancestor!
That was the true ancestor of all demons, a terrifyingly powerful being who held the lifeblood of the true spirits of all demons under heaven!
"call----"
Bai Ze took a deep breath to calm himself, then knelt respectfully outside the great formation, holding aloft a golden invitation scroll that shone with starlight. He proclaimed loudly, "This humble demon, Bai Ze of the Heavenly Court, has come to pay homage to the Demon Ancestor by order of the Heavenly Emperor!"
"His Majesty will hold a celestial marriage with the two goddesses, Xihe and Changxi, a hundred years from now. This is a grand event in accordance with the will of Heaven."
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"Your Majesty says that the Demon Ancestor is the supreme ruler of our demon race. Without the Demon Ancestor's witness, this marriage cannot be considered complete. We have prepared a small gift and earnestly request the Demon Ancestor—to spare some time to attend the ceremony!"
The sound entered the formation, and then there was silence for a long time.
The wind and snow howled across the Northern Sea, and Bai Ze's back was already soaked with cold sweat, yet he dared not move an inch.
Just when he thought the Demon Ancestor wouldn't pay any attention.
"Buzz—"
Suddenly, the light barrier parted to create a passage.
A detached yet authoritative voice, as if descending from the heavens, resounded directly within the depths of his primordial spirit: "Understood."
"Leave the invitation behind. Go back and tell Emperor Jun that I will attend the wedding."
As the voice faded, an invisible force snatched the invitation from his hand.
Bai Ze felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and thought it was the most beautiful sound in the world.
He hurriedly kowtowed three times to the Kunpeng Palace, saying, "Thank you for your honor, Demon Ancestor! This humble demon takes his leave!"
After saying that, he scrambled and crawled away, transforming into a streak of light and fleeing from the Northern Sea as if escaping.
A century has passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, above the thirty-three heavens, auspicious clouds stretched in thousands of strands, and rays of light shone in countless directions.
For this celestial marriage, Emperor Jun spared no effort in utilizing the resources of the Heavenly Court.
The Lingxiao Palace was decorated with gold and jade, and countless rare birds and animals flew among the sea of clouds, with cranes carrying lingzhi mushrooms and dragons and phoenixes bringing good fortune.
Countless fine wines and rare fruits were placed on the table.
In the primordial world, almost all the powerful beings with some reputation received invitations and, giving the Heavenly Court ample face, attended the event.
"The hermit of Xikunlun, having overcome calamity, presents ten ancient Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms to congratulate the Heavenly Emperor on his wedding!"
"The Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi of Wuzhuang Temple has arrived! He offers two ginseng fruits!"
"The Netherworld Blood Sea Ancestor of the Styx River has arrived! He presents a pair of Blood Sea Divine Pearls!"
As the name of the guest deity was announced, one powerful figure after another entered the hall.
Soon, the person in question arrived.
The Three Pure Ones arrived together: Laozi rode an ox, Yuanshi sat in a chariot, and Tongtian rode a Kui ox.
Although the three had not yet become saints, they possessed an innate arrogance befitting the true lineage of Pangu, causing cultivators to retreat and pay their respects wherever they went.
Immediately afterwards, Nuwa and Fuxi arrived.
Nuwa, holding a red embroidered ball, is not only a guest of honor but also the witness to this celestial marriage, holding a position of great prestige.
Inside the main hall, distinguished guests filled the seats, and the atmosphere was lively with toasts and laughter.
However, everyone noticed that at the very top of the hall, next to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, there was an empty seat.
That position is even higher than that of the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, second only to the Heavenly Emperor!
"Who is that for?"
"Is that even a question? Looking across the entire primordial world, besides that one, who else deserves such treatment from His Majesty Emperor Jun?"
The crowd whispered amongst themselves, their eyes frequently glancing towards the outside of the hall.
The auspicious time was approaching.
Suddenly, the once noisy Heavenly Court fell silent.
An indescribable, terrifying pressure surged in from outside the South Heavenly Gate, instantly enveloping the entire Thirty-Three Heavens!
That wasn't an aura deliberately released, but rather the aura of an absolute superior on a life level.
Faced with this aura, whether it was the demon gods at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortals or the rogue cultivators who came to witness the ceremony, their magical power seemed to freeze, and even breathing became difficult.
"That is—"
Everyone looked up in shock.
A purple aura appeared on the horizon, and a pure white, twelve-petaled lotus platform carrying a dark blue figure slowly descended.
The man was dressed in a black robe, with a gaunt face and eyes that seemed to hold the interplay of yin and yang. A golden wheel of merit was faintly visible behind his head, making him appear both sacred and majestic.
"Demon Ancestor! It's Demon Ancestor Kunpeng!"
It's unclear which demon clan member shouted first.
In an instant, the 100,000 demon soldiers on guard, along with the countless demon gods within the hall, instinctively knelt down and shouted, "Greetings, Demon Ancestor! May the Demon Ancestor live forever!"
The sound waves surged like a tide, shaking the heavens!
This is the absolute dominance brought by the Demon-Summoning Banner, this is the supreme majesty of the ancestor of all demons!
Faced with this wave of noise, even the Three Pure Ones, who were sitting in high positions, had a slight change in expression.
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, you've finally arrived!"
The Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, the protagonist of today's event, actually rose directly from his throne and, accompanied by Donghuang Taiyi, quickly went to greet them at the entrance of the main hall.
This move gave Kunpeng a lot of face and also declared Kunpeng's unshakeable status to all living beings in the prehistoric world.
"Fellow Daoist Di Jun is overjoyed."
Kunpeng put away the white lotus, nodded slightly, and casually tossed out a top-grade innate spiritual treasure he had collected from Buzhou Mountain as a congratulatory gift. His expression was indifferent: "As the leader of the Demon Sect, this heavenly marriage is a grand event for the demon race, and I should naturally come to offer my congratulations."
"The arrival of the Demon Ancestor is the greatest honor for the Heavenly Court! Please come in quickly!"
With a beaming smile, Di Jun stepped aside to lead the way, personally guiding Kunpeng to the most prestigious seat that had been reserved for him!
This seat is the first one on the left.
In the primordial era, the left was revered.
This means that Kunpeng's ranking is directly ahead of the Three Pure Ones!
When Kunpeng calmly sat down in the chief seat, he waved his sleeves and surveyed the entire room with disdain.
The atmosphere in the once lively hall suddenly became somewhat subtle.
"snort!"
A cold snort exploded in everyone's ears like a thunderclap.
The Heavenly Venerable of Primordial Beginning, seated at the lower end, had an ashen face, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his hand creaked as he squeezed it.
His eyes blazed with fury as he stared intently at the Kunpeng's retreating figure.
In Zixiao Palace, his prayer mat was taken by Kunpeng. It was because he was less skilled and also had merit to suppress him, so he endured it.
But now, on this grand wedding in the Heavenly Court, under the watchful eyes of everyone.
As the true descendant of Pangu and the future Heavenly Sage, how could he possibly be subservient to these "wet-born, egg-formed" beings?
How could his proud self-esteem bear this!
"Di Jun! What do you mean by this?!"
Although Yuanshi Tianzun did not directly attack Kunpeng, he turned to look at Dijun and said in an extremely cold tone: "We, the Three Pure Ones, are the true lineage of Pangu and were personally taught by the Dao Ancestor! We have come to observe the ceremony today to give face to your Heavenly Court."
"Yet you treat this creature with fur and horns as an honored guest, placing it above us? Could it be that in your Heavenly Court's eyes, we, the true descendants of Pangu, are not even as good as a mere demon?"
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.
No one expected that Yuanshi Tianzun would cause trouble on the day of his wedding.
Di Jun's face stiffened, and he secretly groaned inwardly.
Both sides are his ancestors; he can't afford to offend either of them.
Kunpeng is our own demon ancestor, so we must treat him with reverence; the Three Pure Ones are future sages, so we cannot neglect them either.
Just when Di Jun was in a dilemma.
Kunpeng, sitting in the first seat, slowly turned his head.
He picked up the jade cup in front of him, took a sip of the immortal wine, and then glanced at Yuanshi with indifferent eyes, a contemptuous sneer curling at the corner of his mouth: "Yuanshi, it's been many years, but you haven't changed a bit of your old-fashioned ways of relying on your seniority and only using your background as an excuse."
"This is the Heavenly Court! This is the land of my demon race!"
"I am the leader of the Demon Cult, the ancestor of all demons! On this demon territory, if I don't sit in the seat of honor, should I let you?"
"If you disagree—"
Kunpeng put down his wine cup, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. His terrifying aura, seemingly concealed yet powerful enough to freeze the surrounding space, caused him to declare: "Come on up and fight me!"
"Let's see if your claim to be the true Pangu lineage is stronger, or the sword in my hand!"
"You!" Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly stood up, his aura exploding, and it looked like he was about to make a move on the spot.
"Second brother! Sit down!"
Just then, Taiqing Laozi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.
Laozi remained expressionless, but his aged eyes gazed deeply at Kunpeng before he reached out and pressed down on Yuanshi's shoulder.
"Today is the Heavenly Emperor's wedding day; we must not act rashly."
"But elder brother—" Yuanshi said with a face full of resentment.
"Sit down," Lao Tzu said, his voice becoming more forceful.
The Primordial Celestial Venerable's chest heaved violently. In the end, he glared coldly at Kunpeng and sat back down heavily, but his face was three times darker than the bottom of a pot.
Seeing this, Kunpeng chuckled and then ignored him.
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