Eternal Life from Taking Care of Master's Wife

Chapter 518 - 20: Celestial Court Peach Blossom Assembly (Part 2)

A fairy child dressed in golden attire, as exquisite as carved jade, possessing the realm of a True Immortal, approached riding on a celestial crane.

Zhou Chen, having dressed properly, arrived above Red Dust Island,

The fairy child, riding on a white crane, stopped there. Upon seeing Zhou Chen, he immediately cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Are you Daoist Friend Zhou Chen?"

"Indeed, it is I!"

Zhou Chen returned the greeting with cupped hands and said:

"May I know where the Fairy hails from and what guidance you might have?"

"This humble immortal is a fairy under the command of the Queen Mother. By the Queen Mother’s decree, I have come to deliver an invitation to the Peach Blossom Assembly to you, Daoist Friend!"

Saying this, the fairy child presented a gold-embossed invitation to Zhou Chen.

"Thank you, Fairy!"

Zhou Chen accepted the invitation and expressed his gratitude.

The fairy child did not linger, and after delivering the invitation, quickly departed, clearly with other deliveries to make.

"Peach Blossom Assembly?"

Zhou Chen opened the invitation. He knew that in this world, the West Queen Mother, Yaochi Golden Mother, Golden Mother Primordial Monarch, and Queen Mother were all the same person.

He could receive the invitation, likely due to some connection with his Empress Master.

Of course.

Though his cultivation was not high, being a direct disciple of the Celestial Lord of Numinous Treasure, he was qualified to attend the Peach Blossom Assembly.

This assembly in the Mythical World is held every 129,600 years, inviting the Celestial Court’s Immortal Officials and great powerhouses from all over.

Of course.

129,600 years constitutes a Yuanhui, a very long time for mortals, but for powerful Immortal Gods, it might not even be enough for a single retreat.

Therefore.

Many true big shots do not necessarily attend the Peach Blossom Assembly, and most who do are their avatars.

The Peach Blossom Assembly is essentially a periodic gathering of the great powerhouses.

"I haven’t visited the Celestial Court of this Mythical World yet; it might be fun to explore!"

As for safety, Zhou Chen was not worried.

In this Mythical World, if he encounters danger and shouts ’Master, save me,’ the enemy would be obliterated.

Of course.

Against a genuine major player, Zhou Chen might not even have a chance to call for help, but he believed that before the strike, the Celestial Lord of Numinous Treasure would have already defeated them.

Additionally.

There are many of his senior brothers, sisters, and nephews and nieces in the Celestial Court.

Zhou Chen thought about visiting the Three Immortals Island to see his three senior sisters.

"If Junior Brother wishes to go, we can go together then,"

Bi Xiao Fairy said with a smile.

"Alright!"

Zhou Chen nodded; the time for the Peach Blossom Assembly was in ten thousand years.

Zhou Chen took his leave.

Returning to the Paradise Palace on Red Dust Island, he continued his cultivation.

Accompanied by Jinghuan Fairy, Caiyun Fairy, his Empress Master, Yunxiao Fairy, and Nun Jingyue, daily and nightly unaware of the passage of time.

Comprehending Dao, understanding Dao, entering Dao, cultivating Dao.

Zhou Chen’s insight into Dao deepened continuously.

All paths lead to the Immortal Realm.

In an instant, another ten thousand years passed.

Zhou Chen and Caiyun Fairy arrived at the Three Immortals Island.

On the Three Immortals Island.

Hanzhi Fairy was also present.

Caiyun Fairy, Hanzhi Fairy, and the Three Xiao Ladies were close friends.

After meeting, they all went together to the Celestial Court to attend the Peach Blossom Assembly.

Lady Yunxiao rode a Cyan Simurgh.

Lady Qiong Xiao rode a Great Swan.

Lady Bi Xiao rode a Plumed Bird.

"Indeed, the big shots all have mounts!"

Zhou Chen followed Lady Yunxiao, standing on the back of the Cyan Simurgh, and thought secretly.

Although the mount’s speed wasn’t as fast as its master’s,

every big shot would have a formidable mount.

It’s akin to a luxury car in the modern world.

It represents status.

Zhou Chen also had several mounts, the most formidable being the Crimson Flame Dragon Emperor, mount of the Puppet Emperor.

The Crimson Flame Dragon Emperor was a puppet, under Zhou Chen’s cultivation, now reaching the Celestial God Realm, and could be called the Red Flame Dragon God.

But a Celestial God mount, in the presence of these big shots’ mounts, was simply not a match.

Moreover, the Celestial God mount’s speed was too slow.

If Zhou Chen were to ride it to attend the Peach Blossom Assembly, he’d likely reach there for the next Yuanhui.

Caiyun Fairy and Hanzhi Fairy were both Golden Immortals.

They naturally had mounts too.

But compared to the Three Xiao Ladies’ mounts, there was a vast difference.

The Three Xiao Ladies’ mounts were all at the Golden Immortal Peak level, especially Lady Yunxiao’s Cyan Simurgh, which had almost one foot into the Daluo level.

Therefore.

Caiyun Fairy and Hanzhi Fairy did not ride their own mounts; instead, they accompanied Lady Qiong Xiao and Lady Bi Xiao, catching a ride.

The Mythical World was vast.

However, following the Three Xiao Ladies, the speed was very fast.

Before long, they arrived at the South Celestial Gate.

Zhou Chen looked upon the South Celestial Gate, finding it towering and majestic, feeling infinitely small before it, struck with awe.

Golden light radiated in all directions; auspicious vapors emitted a purple mist.

The South Celestial Gate appeared jade green, made of glazed glass; bright and shimmering, adorned with precious gems.

On both sides stood several dozen Marshals of Heaven, each standing with pillars, holding halberds and banners;

Surrounding were numerous Golden Armor Divine Beings, each wielding halberds, suspending whips, brandishing swords, and holding blades.

"It truly is a magnificent spectacle!"

As Zhou Chen admired the South Celestial Gate, he suddenly saw three more people arriving.

The three rode a Cyan Lion, a White Elephant, and a Golden Ao, their auras deep as the ocean, clearly figures of profound cultivation.

They were disciples of the Primordial Celestial Venerable from the Expository Teaching: Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and Ci Hang Daoist.

The parties exchanged simple greetings.

Several gazes fell upon Zhou Chen.

Celestial Venerable Manjushri said:

"I’ve long heard Junior Lingbao took a favored disciple. Today, meeting Junior Brother Zhou, you truly appear extraordinary, your talent supreme!"

"Senior Brother Manjushri praises me too much!"

Zhou Chen remained unshaken, finally casting a glance at the Cyan Lion ridden by Manjushri and the White Elephant beside Samantabhadra Zhenren.

If he guessed right,

the Cyan Lion Demon Emperor and White Elephant Demon Emperor encountered earlier in the Celestial Essence Realm were reincarnations of these mounts.

Without saying more, Zhou Chen followed Lady Yunxiao and others into the South Celestial Gate.

The outside was already a magnificent sight, and inside was even more astonishing.

Inside were some huge pillars, wrapped with golden-scaled, fiery-bearded dragons;

Also, there were several long bridges, spiraled by vividly plumed crimson-topped phoenixes.

Radiant clouds reflected the sky’s light, while a verdant mist veiled the starry skies.

In this heaven were thirty-three celestial palaces: the Cloud-Dispelling Palace, Vishakha Palace, Brightness Palace, Sun Palace, Blossom Palace... each palace crowned with golden beast ornaments;

And seventy-two treasure halls: the Audience Hall, Virtual-Penetrating Hall, Radiance Hall, Sky King Hall, Spirit-Guardian Hall... each hall’s columns flanked by jade qilins.

On the Longevity Terrace, ancient famed flowers bloomed for millennia;

Beside the Alchemy Furnace, evergreen embroidered grasses thrived for ages untold.

Zhou Chen, accompanied by the Three Xiao Ladies and others, marveled at the Celestial Court’s splendor, admitting it was indeed a magnificent Immortal Blessed Land.

The path was adorned with countless Immortal Gods.

Zhou Chen noticed that this Mythical World seemed to gather all the Immortal Gods from his past life’s various myths: Journey to the West, Divine Enthronement, Primordial Chaos, figures from both Buddhist and Daoist myths...

"Is that Nezha?"

Zhou Chen suddenly spotted a cute child with perfect features, stepping on Wind and Fire Wheels, holding a Fire-Tipped Spear, with Floating Chaotic Heaven Silk twirling around him, dancing in the wind.

"That’s right, does Junior Brother recognize him?"

Lady Bi Xiao said:

"Nezha is from the third generation of Expository Teaching disciples, the prized apprentice of Taiyi Zhenren!"

"I’ve heard of him!"

Zhou Chen nodded, and the distant Nezha seemed to hear Zhou Chen speaking of him, swiftly approaching.

"Disciple greets Junior Yunxiao, Junior Qiong Xia, Junior Bi Xiao."

Nezha respectfully saluted the Three Xiao Ladies, and gave a simple nod of acknowledgment to Caiyun Fairy and Hanzhi Fairy.

Finally, he looked towards Zhou Chen:

"Are you the new disciple of my Master Uncle’s Master, Zhou Chen... Master Uncle?"

"It’s me!"

Zhou Chen realized that he seemed to have already gained some notoriety.

Everyone seemed to know of him.

But it made sense.

The Celestial Lord of Numinous Treasure is one of the supreme figures of the Mythical World.

Any of his actions are of great consequence.

The disciples he takes will certainly draw attention.

Especially since Zhou Chen has supreme talent, which is no secret, the Great Power Powerhouses have known for some time.

It’s hard not to draw attention.

"Uncle Zhou Chen, what does it feel like to have supreme talent?"

Nezha curiously asked.

He himself possessed remarkable talent, being the reincarnation of the Spirit Pearl under Lady Nuwa, with profound background and exceptional gifts.

But compared to the supreme talent, it was far behind.

Supreme talent...

The words "supreme" already say everything!

Unmatched.

Transcending all.

With the potential to become supreme!

"What does supreme talent feel like?"

When Zhou Chen heard this question, he was taken aback.

How could he possibly explain?

Looking into Nezha’s curious eyes, Zhou Chen thought for a moment and earnestly said:

"It feels awesome!"

Nezha: "..."

The Three Xiao Ladies: "..."

Caiyun Fairy: "..."

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