Chapter 679: Daji Enters the Palace

　　When Zhao Gongming arrived at the place where the Three Xiao Immortals were drinking and chatting, he first sighed and frowned.

　　“I don’t understand! Do you think that the Western Saint will not attack directly? You insist that Jie School will definitely win and that there’s no need to do anything. You said that we can wait for the right time, stand up for justice, and wait for an opportunity to take action. Can we not take the initiative to plot and think of ways to make the Saints of the Western Sect fear us at the crucial moment? Do you think it will work?”

　　The Three Xiao Immortals were speechless.

　　Qiong Xiao asked softly, “Brother, did you quarrel with Sister-in-law Jin Ling?”

　　“Why are you arguing? What kind of argument is this!?!” Zhao Gongming slammed the table a few times. “This is a reasonable argument. We’re trying to convince the other party to believe our own ideals!”

　　Qiong Xiao covered her mouth and chuckled. “Isn’t this an argument?”

　　“Alright, we did have an argument.”

　　Zhao Gongming’s expression was gloomy. He said in a low voice, “Then tell me, are we just going to wait and do nothing?”

　　Bi Xiao smiled and said, “It’s not like I’m not doing anything! Brother, look, I even brewed a few jars of wine.”

　　Zhao Gongming said seriously, “If we don’t plan actively when facing the Great Tribulation, we might as well hide in the Chaos Sea and become deserters. We have to move and fight. At the very least, we have to practice the array. If necessary, we can fight against the two Saints of the Western Sect! Also, just like Jin Ling, you don’t think about who Uncle-Master will support if we fight with Second Uncle-Master.”

　　“Of course he will support us!”

　　Qiong Xiao said seriously, “With Brother-in-law around, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

　　“Yes, your Senior Sister Jin Ling said that too.” Zhao Gongming glared and cursed, “These are all short-sighted opinions!”

　　Yun Xiao frowned slightly but did not retort.

　　“Brother, you’re being a little unreasonable,” Qiong Xiao said. “Although the Great Tribulation has arrived and the killing tribulation has fallen, we are first disciples and secondly, we are not weak. What are you afraid of? Moreover, Brother-in-law will intervene. Even if we encounter some troublesome matters, we will have a solution.”

　　“Not exactly.”

　　Zhao Gongming sighed and said, “Our abilities are not weak, but how long can the four of us withstand a Saint? At this moment, the Saints of the Western Sect must have personally gone to the battlefield and used the excuse of taking revenge on Jie School for destroying the spiritual mountain to create trouble for us. They might even attack and kill us. I have to be wary of that.”

　　Bi Xiao muttered softly, “Brother-in-law is brilliant. He should have been prepared.”

　　Zhao Gongming began to persuade him and whispered, “Have you thought about it that way? Although Changgeng had helped us, he would only protect our lives. If Uncle-Master deduces which side would win in the future, he might help the side that already has an advantage in order to protect the Primordial Energy of the Dao Sect. We can’t consider the problem from our perspective. We can’t just think that Changgeng can affect Uncle-Master’s judgment. On the contrary, Changgeng has to listen to Uncle-Master.”

　　Bi Xiao blinked. “If that’s the case, wouldn’t we be in trouble?”

　　“I think what Brother said is wrong.” Qiong Xiao retracted her smile and said seriously, “Brother-in-law is now the main figure of the tribulation. Uncle-Master should listen to his opinion. Uncle-Master might not only help the one who has the advantage. If both sides are on equal footing, he will definitely help us or not help either of us. Brother-in-law must be on Jie School’s side.”

　　“Ah, the two of you don’t understand Changgeng as well as me and Yun Xiao do.”

　　Zhao Gongming sighed and drank the wine in front of him.

　　Yun Xiao said, “You and I have already implicated him greatly when we entered the calamity. Actually, there’s no need to talk about this matter lest we make things difficult for him.”

　　“I’m just being emotional. I have seen Changgeng’s previous actions. How can I not know? ”

　　Zhao Gongming’s smile was a little bitter. “I got to know him in the Sea God Temple. After that, we can be considered bosom friends and brothers. We can entrust our lives to each other.

　　He had shown me all kinds of care and hints previously. He kept urging me to figure out the Sea-Calming Divine Pearl and even gave me a treasure that could light up the Soul Formation Pearl.

　　Why? It’s for my life.

　　Not to mention, there is an 80% chance that there would be a great calamity ahead of me. Changgeng’s efforts…

　　I have been in the Primordial World for many years, but I have been taken care of by Changgeng, who has just started cultivating. I really don’t know what to say.”

　　Bi Xiao muttered softly, “It’s also possible that Brother-in-law just wants to protect Sister. He doesn’t want you to fall into karma.”

　　Zhao Gongming could not help but stare.

　　Is that so?

　　Qiong Xiao said, “Brother, I think so too. Brother-in-law might protect our lives, but he might not be biased towards Jie School. Compared to the disciples of Chan School, the people of Jie School are mixed. To put it bluntly, they are hiding their dirty past. That time, the red lotus should have been Brother-in-law’s efforts for Jie School. However, the red lotus shattered and the matter of buying and selling in-name disciples happened. I believe Brother-in-law is quite disappointed in Jie School.”

　　Zhao Gongming sighed and said, “The shelves are too big. It’s difficult to tidy them up.”

　　“The Chaos Bell is unwilling to suppress our sect’s luck. How difficult is it to suppress our sect’s luck?” Bi Xiao said worriedly.

　　Yun Xiao asked, “Brother, how far have you comprehended the mysteries of the Sea-Calming Divine Pearl?”

　　MEE “I’m at the most important step.” Zhao Gongming grabbed an ancient ruler and retracted it. “However, I feel that I’m still missing something. I can’t take the final step… It’s as if I’m missing the destiny.”

　　“Destiny?”

　　Yun Xiao pondered for a while and could not figure it out. She could only sigh softly.

　　The four siblings sat in the pavilion and discussed the matter of the Great Tribulation. However, they were only worried about the path ahead and the fate of Jie School. They could not come up with any solution or brilliant strategies.

　　The structure of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation was too simple. It was a battle between the three sects to bury experts, and to help the Heavenly Courts prosper.

　　However, the simpler the structure was, the more stable he would be. It would be more difficult to break through the situation and the fewer paths he could take.

　　Zhao Gongming stayed on the Three-Immortal Island for half a day. His originally depressed mood was much better. He bade farewell to his three foster sisters and left the Three-Immortal Island.

　　“There’s nothing I can do. If your anger subsides, hurry up and pay your respects. I can’t keep fighting with her. I’m a man after all. I should be flexible.”

　　After Zhao Gongming left, Yun Xiao pondered for a while and returned to her pavilion. She looked at the portrait on the wall for a while and found a cloth brush and ink. She picked up the brush and wrote a line of small words.

　　“Greetings.

　　Yun Xiao.”

　　Yun Xiao frowned slightly and felt a little vexed. She pondered carefully and melted the words on the cloth.

　　Not long after, a paper crane flew out of the window and turned into a white crane outside. It spread its wings and flew into the clouds outside the island. Then, it disappeared.

　　A few hours later, in the Grand White Palace of the Heavenly Courts, Li Changshou’s paper effigy sat in the depths of the hall and looked at the blank cloth in front of him. He was confused.

　　This is…

　　Did Yun accidentally send a blank letter?

　　It seemed that the possibility of that happening was not high.

　　Hmph, could it be because of Heng’e? Yun Yun felt a little offended, but she did not know what to say. Is this why she used such a method to express that she was speechless?

　　What should I do?

　　Li Changshou pondered for a while. At this juncture, it was not convenient for him to go to the Three-Immortal Island. He could only write a letter and fold a paper crane to send to the Three-Immortal Island.

　　The beginning was a straightforward sentence.

　　“Yun, listen to me. This matter is not like the rumors outside!”

　　Cross-service communication was the most fatal.

　　…

　　Gulp ~

　　The wooden wheels kept rolling on the main road, and the magnificent carriage frame kept swaying with the slight rise and fall of the road.

　　In the carriage, the woman in a light red dress sighed softly. Her eyes were filled with helplessness, and she smiled bitterly.

　　There was a large number of armored soldiers escorting the carriage in front and behind it. There were also a few generals who were riding horses and strange beasts. They chatted leisurely and were vigilant as they paid attention to the areas in front of them.

　　The woman in the carriage was no small matter. They did not dare to relax.

　　The team carried two flags. One was “North” and the other was “Su”. The identity of the woman in the carriage was self-evident.

　　Su Daji, the daughter of the Marquis of Ji, Su Hu, had been famous since she was a young girl. Now, because of the new defeat in Ji Prefecture, Su Huai was on the way to Chaoge City.

　　The journey to Chaoge was long and she would have to suffer for a few months. However, she had to endure it for her parents and brothers.

　　Before she left, there was an old woman who would only appear on the night before she got married. She told her about the matters between men and women and taught her some bedroom techniques. Su Daji also understood that she went to curry favor with Di Xin so that she could protect her family.

　　“Ah…”

　　Su Daji sighed softly. If she did not go to Chaoge City, she should have married into a certain marquis’s family. In order not to cause trouble for her parents and brothers, she had to deliberately welcome them.

　　‘What’s different?’

　　Su Daji thought.

　　That was probably the destiny that a woman like her could not avoid.

　　Underground, Li Changshou hugged his arms and “swam” in the ground. He carefully observed Su Daji’s situation.

　　At that moment, Su Daji was just a mortal. Even if he arranged for her, it would not have the effect of absorbing variables.

　　He still had to wait until the sunset. At the relay station in front, the Nine-Tailed Fox, Lan, would possess him. Only then would it be considered a small variable in the Great Tribulation—the Demon Empress Daji.

　　How should I arrange for Daji?

　　Actually, it was quite troublesome. He could not throw DaJi a few paintings of the Autumn Palace to make her and Di Xin’s happy lives more beautiful.

　　Li Changshou thought about it and wanted to go. He could only act according to the situation. If he could arrange it later, he would. If he could not, there would be a suitable opportunity in the future, like Lei Zhenzi.

　　At night, the troops set up camp near a relay station.

　　The relay station was surrounded by three layers inside and outside. Su Daji and the two maidservants lived in a large house.

　　Su Daji bathed, changed her clothes, and combed her long hair. She was about to rest to relieve her fatigue from today’s journey. The two maidservants bowed and left.

　　Suddenly, she heard the sound of wind. A wisp of smoke that was invisible to the naked eye spread in the room.

　　Daji, who was originally sleeping, instantly relaxed. She tilted her head and fell asleep.

　　A wisp of green smoke drifted over from the window and transformed into an enchanting figure. She was dressed in red and slowly walked to the bed.

　　The candlelight swayed, and the screen reflected her figure. It was blurry and enchanting.

　　Lan stared at the sleeping Daji. Her heart was filled with the warning she heard when she knelt at the feet of the Goddess.

　　She entered the world and found an opportunity to go to Di Xin’s side. She used her charm to disturb Di Xin, causing him to neglect the government and push the Shang Dynasty to change.

　　This was a mission given by the Goddess. She could not reject it, nor could she reject it.

　　Lan actually did not understand why the Goddess wanted to use such a method to punish the current human emperor. However, Lan knew that she only needed to use the human woman’s body to complete the task that the Goddess had given her.

　　“Sorry.”

　　Xiaolan exhaled softly and tapped Su Daji’s forehead with a finger, slowly drawing her soul out.

　　“Do we really have to do that?”

　　A shout suddenly sounded from the bottom of her heart. Xiaolan was shocked. She recognized that it was the voice of Taibai Jinxing from the Heavenly Courts. She was so frightened that she almost crushed Su Daji’s soul.

　　“Lord Taibai Jinxing!”

　　Lan shouted with a trembling voice. She saw a man standing behind the screen. He was Li Changshou’s paper effigy. She could not help but kneel down.

　　“Aren’t you afraid of being tainted by negative karma?” Li Changshou asked.

　　Lan was speechless.

　　“Lord Taibai Jinxing, the Goddess has ordered…”

　　“Since I’m seeing you like this, I naturally know what’s going on,” Li Changshou said calmly. “Remember, don’t mention the word ‘Goddess’ again. What you want to do cannot be revealed. Although the Goddess does not care about gossip, you should pay attention to your words.”

　　“Yes,” Lan agreed in a trembling voice.

　　“Alright, continue.”

　　Li Changshou’s figure slowly dissipated. He calmly explained, “I’m just passing by. Don’t think too much.”

　　Done.

　　However, Lan could not help but break out in cold sweat. She knelt on the ground for a while before waking up. She turned around and looked at the sleeping Su Daji. She was a little hesitant and had her own considerations.

　　Not long after, Lan attacked again and extracted Su Daji’s soul. However, she did not destroy it. Instead, she put it into her nine tails. Then, Lan turned into a stream of light and entered Su Daji’s forehead.

　　In the next moment, Su Daji opened her eyes and smiled faintly. The shadow of nine white fox tails spread out on the bed.

　　She sighed softly and changed her posture to pretend to be asleep. However, she was thinking about what to do.

　　It was not easy to learn to be a villain from the beginning.

　　Li Changshou kept thinking about how to prevent Jiang Shang from meeting Daji.

　　The style of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation was really a little mysterious.

　　Did I change the script of the Heavenly Dao too much?

　　No, the changes are still not stable enough. I cannot ensure that the person I care about would safely escape the Great Tribulation.

　　The Heavenly Dao or the Dao Ancestor would definitely have other schemes.

　　Under normal circumstances, if the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor attacked, they would definitely do more than just one thing.

　　They should have a basic goal. Then, they would continue to extend their foundation to the second, third, and fourth levels.

　　The foundation had to be achieved. The subsequent levels had different priorities.

　　The basic goal of the Great God-Conferment Tribulation was to reduce the power of living beings and prosper the Heavenly Courts.

　　Li Changshou shifted his attention back to the Li Residence in Chentang Pass. He looked at the sleeping Little Nezha with his immortal senses and chuckled.

　　Being carefree was really related to being heartless.

　　Huh?

　　Why did the little dragon start moving again so quickly?

　　Even for the dragon race, even if their bodies were made of iron, they would be busy in the sea during the day and on land at night. They would not be able to withstand that!

　　“Should I remind the Dragon King of the East Ocean to manage it appropriately?”

　　Li Changshou stroked his chin and muttered.

　　Although it was not against the law for this fellow to rely on his looks to make a living and cheat a woman’s heart with sweet words, he was really very wicked.

　　Forget it, forget it. This little dragon will not live for many years.

　　Thus, two years later…

　　“Daji has been in the palace for a year and a half. She has been doted on by Di Xin and has been conferred the title of Imperial Consort.

　　Di Xin was diligent in handling the government affairs and neglected the harem. Every night, he invited Daji to accompany him. Queen Jiang was gradually dissatisfied and wanted to punish Daji.

　　Di Xin had activated a large number of commoners and slaves who were not of noble birth. They were talented and were officials everywhere in the business world. The families of Chaoge City were a little dissatisfied, but they were soon appeased by Di Xin.

　　After Su Hu, the rebellions of the various vassal states became more and more intense. Wen Zhong went on expeditions. He secretly cast spells and kept returning to Chaoge City to discuss matters with Di Xin.

　　The land of Shang Nation is as stable as a mountain and there is no turbulence. There are undercurrents in Chaoge City, but they don’t dare to surface.”