529: Great Celestial Venerable Working Group

“I am the Human King, protected by Luck...”

“Protected by Luck, my foot. If I want to fix you, there are a thousand ways to do it!” Lu Jiuyuan scoffed directly. “You are the Human King, not the Supreme of the Three Realms!

Even the Luck of the Supreme of the Three Realms is useless; when it’s time to get beaten, you still get beaten.”

“You are the Heavenly Emperor, how can you speak so vulgarly?” Di Xin said stammeringly.

“Right now, between Heaven and Earth, the positions of three hundred and sixty-five True Gods are all weighing on me. So what if I say a few dirty words?

Does your little Dynasty have three hundred and sixty-five ministers? When your ministers all disappear and the affairs of a whole country are pressed onto you alone, you will know how much effort and toil this Heavenly Emperor of mine has to endure!”

“Wait, I’ll build a small group and pull you in! We can chat usually! Communicate in real-time.”

A point of spiritual light floated from Lu Jiuyuan’s fingertips, disappeared instantly, and merged into Di Xin’s brow.

“Those who enter this ‘group’ can have their Divine Soul communicate across space and thought with me, as well as other members I allow.

Although it cannot transmit magic power or Divine Ability, transmitting some information or giving a few pointers is enough to be covert and not easily detected by certain existences.”

Di Xin only felt his spirit shake slightly. In his Sea of Consciousness, there seemed to be an extremely small, yet unusually stable spatial mark bearing a Supreme dignified imprint. As long as his mind stirred, he could perceive it.

“I am the group owner ‘Haotian’, and you are ‘Human King Di Xin’.”

Lu Jiuyuan’s voice rang directly in his heart, incomparably clear, but without the vast pressure from the previous dream; it was more like a conversation between peers.

“Right now, it’s just you and me in the group. Later, I will add Venus, Queen Mother of the West, and... well, a few people who might be useful.”

Di Xin felt this magical connection, and his heart was shocked beyond measure.

A direct mental dialogue across endless space, ignoring distance? Truly an unheard-of Divine Ability!

Such means were indeed worthy of the Supreme of the Three Realms! Although this Supreme was just complaining with dirty words a moment ago...

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

Di Xin replied respectfully in his heart, and then couldn’t help but ask: “Your Majesty, you said you would add a few people who might be useful? Are they...”

“You’ll know when the time comes. Even if I told you now, you wouldn’t know them. Let me add people first!”

Lu Jiuyuan waved his hand. “Just remember, be extremely cautious about the matter of Nüwa Palace.

Fasting and calming your mind is good, but the calamity Qi is formless, and external forces may also interfere.

If you truly arrive before the palace and feel your mind is unstable and difficult to control, call me in your heart immediately, or focus your attention on this ‘group’.

Perhaps I can give you some reminders, or... let others give you some suggestions.”

Di Xin’s heart tightened, and he solemnly promised: “This King understands!”

“Alright, the dream should end. Go back and prepare well. Remember, since you already know the chessboard, you are no longer a mere chess piece. There is no regret in placing a piece, but you must also proceed with caution.”

Lu Jiuyuan’s figure began to fade, and his voice became increasingly ethereal. “In this ‘group’, you can also chat normally, for example, ask about the scenery of the Heavenly Court, or... complain about your old ministers who love to remonstrate? This Heavenly Emperor of mine hasn’t heard fresh news from the human world in a long time.”

As the voice fell, Di Xin trembled all over and opened his eyes abruptly.

The sky was slightly bright, and the morning light shone into Shou Xian Palace through the window lattice.

He was still lying on the couch, but his forehead and back were soaked with cold sweat.

Everything in the dream was as clear as if it had just happened, and that “Universe Unity Seal” in his Sea of Consciousness was floating quietly, confirming that it was not an illusion.

“Haotian... Heavenly Emperor... Investiture of the Gods Calamity... Nüwa Palace...”

Di Xin sat up slowly, his eyes complex, filled with shock and anger.

He was silent for a moment, then suddenly whispered to himself:

“Uncle Bi Gan often says that a ruler should respect Heaven and follow the ancestors, fear the Mandate of Heaven, and understand human affairs... But what if this Mandate of Heaven is to destroy my Cheng Tang and end my Zi Shou?”

He stood up, walked to the bronze mirror, looked at his still heroic face in the mirror, and slowly clenched his fists.

“Respect Heaven, but that doesn’t mean letting Heaven manipulate me! Follow the ancestors, even more so to revitalize the ancestral business!”

He said to himself in the mirror, word by word, “The Heavenly Emperor gave a warning and gave me an Opportunity. If I cannot protect my Cheng Tang Dynasty, I, Zi Shou, am unworthy of being this King of Shang!”

[Great Heavenly Venerate Work Group]

Haotian renamed the group to “Great Heavenly Venerate Work Group”

Haotian invited Queen Mother of the West to join the group chat

Haotian invited Venus to join the group chat

Haotian invited Ancestor of Earthly Immortals to join the group chat

Haotian invited Monkey King (Lotus) to join the group chat

[Group Tip: New member joined the group, please read the group announcement (currently none).]

Chaoge, Shou Xian Palace.

Di Xin had just calmed his mood and was about to call someone to prepare for the fasting, when that mark in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly became slightly hot, and a series of clear and unique “tips” appeared directly in his mind.

He focused his “vision” and saw a strange space called “Great Heavenly Venerate Work Group”, where several names appeared in order: “Haotian”, “Queen Mother of the West”, “Venus”, “Ancestor of Earthly Immortals”, “Monkey King (Lotus)”. His name “Human King Di Xin” was also among them.

“This... is the ‘group’ the Heavenly Emperor spoke of? Queen Mother of the West... should be the Queen Mother of the West, Venus... Ancestor of Earthly Immortals, Monkey King, who are these sacred beings?” Di Xin was filled with shock and doubt.

In Haotian Golden Palace, the Queen Mother of the West, who was checking the Flat Peach Garden, suddenly paused, and a flash of astonishment crossed her graceful and luxurious face.

She felt an extremely familiar and Supreme dignified fluctuation guiding a wisp of her Divine Thought to a mysterious place.

“Your Majesty?” She tried to call out in her heart and immediately received a response.

“Empress, no need to be surprised. This is a place of communication I built with authority to facilitate communication. As husband and wife, we must have a place to whisper... uh, to discuss the major affairs of the Three Realms.”

Lu Jiuyuan’s voice rang in her heart with a hint of a smile, “By the way, I pulled in a few coolies... cough, capable assistants. In the future, the Empress can also communicate with Venus and the others here regarding the trivial matters of the Heavenly Court, saving the trouble of running back and forth.”

Queen Mother of the West was between laughter and tears. Sensing those names in the group, especially “Human King Di Xin”, she immediately understood Lu Jiuyuan’s plan.

“Your Majesty, are you trying to directly intervene in the replacement of human dynasties? Interfere with the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity? What about the Three Pure Saints...”

“I’m not interfering.” Lu Jiuyuan was righteous:

“I just built a work group to facilitate the exchange of work experience among colleagues in the Three Realms and promote the harmonious development of Heaven and Earth.

The Human King is also an important part of the Three Realms. What’s the problem with pulling him in to listen to grassroots reports?

As for the Investiture of the Gods... that was decided by Zixiao Palace, what does it have to do with me?

I’m just doing my job in the Heavenly Court, for example, knowing the status of ‘employees’ who may join in the future in advance.”

Queen Mother of the West: “...”

She suddenly felt that since that day, His Majesty was not only bolder, but his face was much thicker.

Meanwhile, in the Lotus Lantern World, Wuzhuang Temple.

The two Ancestor of Earthly Immortals had now merged into one, and his aura became more and more ethereal.

Suddenly, he had a feeling and pinched his fingers to calculate, but only felt that the heavenly secrets were in Chaos, as if a Supreme authority had gently brushed past, not with malice, but rather like a... invitation?

“Fellow Daoist Ancestor of Earthly Immortals.” Lu Jiuyuan’s voice rang at the right time, directly into his mind:

“Please do not blame me for the abrupt invitation. I am in an Origin world, participating in the Investiture of the Gods measure of calamity.

You can participate in it and watch the wind and clouds of all worlds!”