The First Demon of the Chan Sect-Chapter 215 - 161 Heavenly Court Schemes Heavenly Marriage

Chapter 215: Chapter 161 Heavenly Court Schemes Heavenly Marriage

Tao Wen seemed to fall into a trance, picking up the clay repeatedly smashed by Captain Yi and carefully began to knead it. As time passed, he gradually shaped a huge, archaically styled barrel.

Then, Tao Wen gathered some dry vegetation and spread it around the barrel. The frenzied Tao Wen, without revealing his Cultivation, pointed with one hand, and a lively, dancing, red flame emerged from his fingertips. Instantly, the entire barrel was enveloped in the red flames.

The elder nodded secretly; without intricate and delicate observation, it would be hard to detect the profound mysteries contained within.

Time inadvertently passed by, and the three hundred-person water-fetching team had long since completed their task. One hundred stone barrels were filled with the chillingly cold mountain spring water. Under the direction of Captain Yi, they quietly waited for Tao Wen.

As the sunset and the land was shrouded in the darkness of night again, it fell silent. Tao Wen still sat in front of the roaring fire, quietly watching the blazing flames.

What was strange was that the three hundred-person water-fetching team still guarded Tao Wen and did not return to the South Village Tribe. If Tao Wen were conscious at this moment, he would be surprised to find that these three hundred people, including the elder and Captain Yi, had not eaten or drunk for an entire day, yet they were still as vigorous as when they set out in the morning, their spirits multiplied.

"Puff!"

When the flames extinguished, time had transitioned to the early morning three days later. Tao Wen brushed off the grayish-white plant ash around the barrel and carefully cleaned away the dust. Slowly, a giant brown barrel, branded with plant patterns, appeared in front of everyone.

"Boom!"

Just then, thunder roared in the night sky, and endless golden Merit Clouds surged from the horizon. One-tenth of it split into two, respectively targeting the elder and Captain Yi, and another tenth went to the brown barrel. The barrel quickly changed its appearance; the original brown surface suddenly became colorful and translucent, the once fully-branded plant designs now displayed busy scenes from the Human Clan. Moreover, the entire barrel emitted a strong aura of Merit, having become the Postnatal Merit Spiritual Treasure "Seven-Colored Illusion Pottery"!

The remaining eighty percent of the Merit entered Tao Wen’s body, aiding him in reaching the Peak of Daluo Golden Immortal.

The elder stroked his beard, funneling his half portion of Merit into Tao Wen’s body, his eyes blazing red: "Foolish child, if not now, then when?"

Tao Wen trembled all over, enlightened. Holding the barrel with one hand, he ascended into the Void and declared loudly: "I am Human Ancestor Tao Wen, today I crafted clay into a tool, I shall name it ’Pottery’. It shall free the Human Clan from the limitations of wooden and stone artifacts, heralding a golden age of civilization! May Heaven and Earth bear witness!"

Suddenly, auspicious signs appeared frequently between Heaven and Earth, colorful phoenixes danced, giant dragons soared, and miraculous sights were everywhere!

Humans, asleep in their dreams, were shocked awake and prostrated on the ground, exclaiming: "Great virtue, Human Ancestor Tao Wen!"

The slightly hunched elder, his appearance greatly transformed, donned a black Daoist robe, his eyes shining red, his face full of dark intent – if not the Heaven and Earth Taoist, then who else could he be?

Looking again at Captain Yi, his body suddenly grew taller, the upper half’s animal skin burst open due to his swelling body, muscles bulging, exuding a feeling of immense power. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed that this person was none other than the Great Witch Hou Yi!

And those three hundred well-equipped men also roared in unison, reverting to their true Witch forms.

Regaining his senses, Tao Wen, puzzled, looked at the Heaven and Earth Taoist, feeling an inexplicable familiarity emanating from this Daoist.

"There’s no need to ask nor thank. Just remember, from now on, protect the Human Clan even better!" The raspy voice of the Heaven and Earth Daoist seemed unusually eerie in the dark night.

"Junior thanks Senior for your guidance!" Tao Wen put away the Seven-Colored Illusion Pottery and bowed deeply.

"Hahaha, Tao is propped heavily on the banks, boats cover the river day after day; craftsmen refrain from offering cleverness of Heaven’s secrets, this tool belongs to Heaven and Earth!" The Heaven and Earth Daoist sang loudly, leading the Witches as they disappeared into the night.

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Far away on the Taiyin Star, Li Qingming suddenly grinned, saying: "This guy, always so talkative!"

Wang Shu, following by his side, looked at Li Qingming curiously and asked: "What did you just say? Who is talkative?"

Li Qingming chuckled, responding: "It’s nothing! Ahah, those two are chatting endlessly! They disturbed our peace, I’m going to send them away!" With that, he dashed into the Guanghan Palace like flying.

Wang Shu, not getting a response, didn’t get angry but instead covered her mouth and chuckled, thinking: "This guy, really cunning!" freewebnσvel.cѳm

"Fellow Daoists, with the affairs of the Primordial Heavenly Court being complex, if you stay for a long time on Taiyin Star, the Heavenly Court might change!" Li Qingming, having entered the main hall, disregarded the four still in conversation, and bowed.

"Ah!" Di Jun and Taiyi, not expecting Li Qingming to play this trick, instantly blushed. The reluctance in their eyes was unmistakable even to a fool.

Looking at Xi He and Chang Xi, they too seemed sorrowful, as if Li Qingming had done something terrible.

Li Qingming’s expression turned cold, glared fiercely at Di Jun and Taiyi, and said: "Currently, there are thirteen Quasi-Saints of the Witch Tribe, and my Demon Race has only six, and Lady Nuwa, being a Saint, cannot intervene casually. How can this disparity be bridged? My Demon Race controls Heaven, yet you do not consider its future but discuss private matters here on Taiyin Star, what is this for?"

Di Jun and Taiyi blushed with shame, stood up, and bowed deeply, saying: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist for the awakening. We will indeed consider our Demon Race! Therefore, we must part ways!"

Having said that, the two Demons turned and left.

Xi He and Chang Xi had tears in their eyes, seemingly in great pain inside, yet powerless to reverse the situation.

Following Li Qingming into the palace, Wang Shu chuckled inwardly, playfully transmitting a message to Li Qingming: "Speaking of the Demon Race, aren’t you, Li Qingming, the Emperor of the Demon Clan? Shouldn’t you consider the Demon Race? Over these hundreds of years, why have you lingered in my Guanghan Palace without leaving?"

Li Qingming shifted from his previously serious expression to a half-smiling one as he transmitted back: "Do you really not understand my intentions? Why don’t you come with me to the Primordial Land and return to the Daoist sanctuary?"

Wang Shu was momentarily at a loss for words, her face flushing with embarrassment.

What Wang Shu didn’t know was that Li Qingming had sent the two back to Primordial Land precisely to let Di Jun and Taiyi finalize the details of the Heavenly Marriage, to hasten this affair.

Flowers bloom in pairs, each representing a branch.

Di Jun and Taiyi returned to the Heavenly Court, feeling uneasy. Not to mention handling state affairs, they couldn’t even calm their minds for cultivation. If this continued, the Heavenly Court would surely fall into chaos.

One day, during the morning court, just after entering the Palace of the Polestar. All the great powers of the Demon Race saw Di Jun and Taiyi sitting on their thrones with furrowed brows and distressed faces.

Kunpeng and the military advisor Bai Ze exchanged glances, both perceiving the worry in each other’s eyes.

Bai Ze set down his feather fan, stepped forward and bowing, asked: "May I ask Your Majesties, why are you so troubled?"

Di Jun gave an embarrassed smile and said, "It’s nothing serious, I’m just worried about the usual matters!"

Kunpeng took a few steps forward and said: "Your Majesty speaks too lightly! Ever since you returned from the Taiyin Star to the Heavenly Court, you have been distracted and unable to focus on meals or state affairs. Over time, not only will Your Majesties’ authority be undermined, but even internal rifts may arise within our Yao Clan! I plead Your Majesties to prioritize the greater situation. If it’s a small matter, let it pass. But if it’s a significant issue, please open your golden mouths and share with us, irrespective of the details!"

Di Jun and Taiyi exchanged looks, never expecting their recent actions to create such a significant impact.

Di Jun thought it better to reveal the matter, hence he said: "It’s somewhat embarrassing to mention, a few days ago..."

After the powerful Demon Race listened to Di Jun’s story, while they sighed in relief, they also gazed at the brothers with a strange look.

Overwhelmed by the stares, Taiyi angrily declared: "Male and female love is the natural affection of all living beings! Are we not allowed to marry and have children?"

Hearing this, Kunpeng burst into laughter and said: "Hahaha, Your Majesties, this is a matter of joy!"

Initially showing a look of annoyance, Di Jun, hearing Kunpeng’s words, paused and said, "Oh? How so?"

Kunpeng smiled and replied, "Do Your Majesties know that the laws of Heaven and Earth and human relations have not yet been established?"

Di Jun, puzzled, asked, "What does that have to do with this?"

Kunpeng stated: "As the saying goes, solitary Yin does not grow, and solitary Yang does not endure. If Heaven and Earth wish to establish laws and human relations, there should be three marriages: between Heaven, Earth, and Humanity. Such marriages are bound to bring merit to the world! Both of Your Majesties are born from the supreme Yang of the Sun Star, while the two from the Taiyin Star are born from the extreme Yin. It is destined that Taiyin and Taiyang form a marital bond. Therefore, this Heavenly Marriage is surely meant for Your Majesties!"

Taiyi, with a face full of thrilled joy, said, "Fellow Daoist, are your words to be taken seriously?"

Kunpeng laughed heartily: "Would I dare to jest about such a matter?"

"Big brother, then what are we waiting for? Let’s prepare the bridal gifts and welcome the two Daoists!" Taiyi exclaimed excitedly.

"This..." Di Jun hesitated a bit and said: "This match for us isn’t so easily sought!"

Taiyi slightly furrowed his brow and asked, "Why so?"

"According to Xi He, the Moon God Wang Shu is the ruler of the Taiyin Star, and her status is comparable to that of a Saint. If she does not agree, not only would our intended marriage fall through, but even the Taiyin Star might henceforth bar our entry. Moreover, we lack a mediator!"

Di Jun tapped his fingers lightly on the opulent chair as he spoke, his voice deep.

Taiyi pondered for a long moment, then suddenly, his eyes brightened and he said, "Chang Xi once mentioned that Fellow Daoist Qingmingzi and the Moon God Wang Shu are quite close. Perhaps we could approach through Fellow Daoist Qingmingzi..."

Di Jun, deep in thought.

"Your Majesties, I do have a perfect candidate for the mediator!" Bai Ze picked up his feather fan again, gently waving it.

Di Jun and Taiyi simultaneously asked, "Who?"

Bai Ze, with a smile in his eyes and a light flick of his fan, pointed to the Outer Heaven, "The Nuwa Palace in the Outer Heaven!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please give your recommendation votes and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)