Chapter 411: Enemies Everywhere
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The Divine Realm had changed.
Lu Chao Chao sighed softly. “Had I known this would happen, I wouldn’t have saved them.”
But then she recalled the warmth of the Mortal Realm and shook her head. “The common people are innocent…”
She had no regrets.
Even if given another chance, she would still make the same choice.
She brought Xie Yu Zhou to the Sixth Heaven, took out a specially crafted command token from her sleeve, and strolled confidently toward the Immortal Peach Garden.
“The divine peaches here bloom once every thousand years and bear fruit once every thousand years. They’re extremely rare. Come, have a taste…”
Xie Yu Zhou’s face lit up with joy.
The rich fragrance of peaches filled the air even before they reached the Immortal Peach Garden.
“These divine peaches are carefully guarded under the supervision of Celestial Maiden Qing Yao.”
Lu Chao Chao handed the command token to the divine guard at the entrance. “Celestial Maiden Qing Yao is busy preparing for the Longevity Banquet and has instructed us to pick the peaches on her behalf.”
“This is her token.”
After verifying the token, the divine guard nodded and allowed them entry.
“Little celestial attendant, you seem new. Are you recently assigned?” The divine guard asked curiously.
Lu Chao Chao shook her head lightly. “We’ve always worked within the palace and rarely venture outside. But picking divine peaches is an important task, so the Celestial Maiden sent us personally.”
“Makes sense. Hurry along then.”
Lu Chao Chao remained composed, leading Xie Yu Zhou into the garden with a casual air.
As soon as the gates closed, Xie Yu Zhou couldn’t contain his curiosity.
“Where did you get that token?”
Lu Chao Chao opened her palm, revealing a pile of command tokens—from Celestial Monarch De Wu, Celestial Maiden Qing Yao, True Monarch Ling Xiao, and many others…
“I have them all.”
“Hurry and pick the peaches. The celestial maidens will be here in an hour.”
“Take as many as you can.”
Without further ado, they got to work.
Xie Yu Zhou, having grown up climbing trees, swiftly swung into action. The Immortal Peach Trees weren’t too tall, making it easy for him to harvest the fruit.
Lu Chao Chao handed him a Treasure Pouch, capable of storing a vast number of treasures.
The peaches were tricky to pick—using divine power would cause them to dissolve into mist instantly.
Divine peaches were precious, as they absorbed the essence of heaven and earth to bear fruit, and even then, only a limited number grew. But the two of them moved fast…
In just half an hour, eighty percent of the garden was stripped bare.
The remaining small peaches were beneath Lu Chao Chao’s notice.
“Let’s go. The celestial maidens should be arriving soon.” She grinned, dragging Xie Yu Zhou along as they casually walked out of the Immortal Peach Garden.
Once outside, Xie Yu Zhou’s eyes gleamed red with excitement. “We’re rich! We struck gold!”
Lu Chao Chao then pulled out even more command tokens, and together, the two swept through various treasure troves like a plague of locusts, taking everything valuable.
Lu Chao Chao even made a trip to the Hundred Herbs Garden, stealing a significant amount of divine herbs.
These were true divine herbs.
Finally, they arrived at the Eighth Heaven.
The Eighth Heaven was bustling with joy, celestial music echoing throughout, as gods arrived in droves, riding clouds toward the Celestial Palace.
“Whoa, is that Immortal Elder Nan Ji with the cane?” Xie Yu Zhou nearly collapsed to his knees in awe.
The elderly deity, with a prominent forehead, white beard, and a cheerful expression, arrived riding a celestial crane.
Lu Chao Chao tugged at Xie Yu Zhou. “Don’t look. I’ve offended him.”
Xie Yu Zhou was baffled. “What did you do to him?”
Lu Chao Chao’s eyes narrowed. “The first time I ascended, I encountered his celestial crane. It mocked me for being a country bumpkin from the lower realms, so in a fit of rage… I stewed it.”
“Later, when I found out it belonged to him, I went to apologize.”
“But he’s so petty! Not only did he refuse to forgive me, but he also declared a feud!” Lu Chao Chao scratched her head in confusion.
“How exactly did you apologize?” Xie Yu Zhou, knowing her nature, asked cautiously.
“I gave him a wig.”
“When gifting, you must consider the recipient’s heart.”
Lu Chao Chao looked utterly pleased with herself.
Xie Yu Zhou: ………..
“How did he not beat you to death? Let’s avoid him… and wait until your enemies leave first.” Xie Yu Zhou dragged Lu Chao Chao to face away from Immortal Elder Nan Ji.
Just as Immortal Elder Nan Ji entered, Xie Yu Zhou was about to turn around.
“That one is also my enemy…”
“No, no, that one too…”
“Another one… turn back!”
Xie Yu Zhou’s anticipation turned into a blank expression.
“Has the Buddha’s Child returned?” a celestial attendant asked outside the Celestial Palace.
“No, he’s still undergoing tribulation. The Buddha Realm has sent a high monk in his stead…”
“I heard it’s the newly ascended Abbot Shi Kong.”
Hearing the name, Xie Yu Zhou pricked up his ears.
He rubbed his chin, deep in thought. “Abbot Shi Kong… isn’t he from Northern Zhao?”
“The one who ascended and immediately declared, ‘I have connections up here! I know Sword Sovereign Sunshine!'”
“And was instantly ambushed, stuffed into a sack, and had his robes torn apart?” the celestial attendant added.
The newcomer nodded vigorously.
Xie Yu Zhou’s jaw dropped in horror.
Ahhh! Poor Abbot Shi Kong!
Fortunately, given the Buddha Realm’s high status, no one dared ambush him today.
At that moment, the bells of the Eighth Heaven tolled, signaling the imminent closure of the Celestial Palace’s gates.
Lu Chao Chao finally led Xie Yu Zhou to the palace entrance.
At the same time, True Monarch Ling Xiao, accompanied by his wife, arrived at the gates, shaking his head in confusion. “The divine guards at the Southern Celestial Gate were exceptionally warm today. They even congratulated us on our newborn. How did news of our child spread to the Divine Realm already?”
The invitation hadn’t even been sent yet!
Lu Chao Chao kept a calm expression and quietly stepped aside.
“True Monarch Ling Xiao, please enter,” a celestial maiden greeted respectfully.
As True Monarch Ling Xiao brushed past Lu Chao Chao, he suddenly furrowed his brows and studied her.
“You seem… familiar…”
Lu Chao Chao: “Just a common face.”
True Monarch Ling Xiao didn’t dwell on it and escorted his wife into the Celestial Palace.
Once everyone had entered…
Lu Chao Chao retrieved a radiant command token. The celestial maidens at the gate immediately bowed and allowed her passage.
“Whose token is this?” Xie Yu Zhou whispered.
“Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan.”
Lu Chao Chao’s gaze flickered slightly.
She followed a celestial attendant inside and approached the lead celestial maiden.
“I serve Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan. He prefers my personal attendance. You may rest now, sister…” She handed over a spiritual pill as a bribe.
The celestial maiden smiled and retreated.
The grand bells tolled nine times—nine signifying the utmost number.
Draped in white, Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan descended gracefully from the heavens.
The gathered gods immediately rose and greeted in unison. “Greetings to Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan! May you enjoy eternal divine longevity!”
His imposing presence, piercing gaze, and authoritative demeanor made it seem as though nothing escaped his sight.
He took his seat directly across from Lu Chao Chao, prompting the gods to slowly settle down.
“No need for formalities.”
Beside him sat Celestial Sovereign Bai Heng, another enforcer of the Emperor Monarch.
As the banquet commenced, celestial maidens danced, music echoed, and revelry filled the palace.
Then…
A god stood and walked to the center of the Grand Hall.
Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan lightly raised his hand, and the dancing ceased.
“Immortal Sovereign, this humble deity has a matter to report.”
I sorta hope that Xie Yu Zhou and maybe 6th prince end up ascending or something because of Chao Chaos’ influence.
Idk narratives of characters ending up extremely powerful because they were an unimportant side character in a much more powerful being’s story amuse me.