Chapter 754: Investigation
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
After finishing with this, Fang Yuan had a vague feeling and immediately started preparing items such as incense burner table.
Not long later, a voiceless sound descended from the heavens and was followed by dragons and phoenixes, like a door had opened up in the skies. A team of envoys from the Heavenly Court were descending.
“Decree for Lord Mountain River!”
These envoys were expressionless and directly opened the heavenly decree above the palace.
The heavenly decree was the Heavenly Dao’s decree, naturally much more impressive than anything in the mortal realm. It was three meters long and a meter wide and spread across the sky. Clouds surrounded it, bringing an immense majesty.
“Your servant is here!”
Fang Yuan was fully prepared and bowed before the incense table, listening on solemnly.
From the decree, sacred text transformed into a heavenly voice heard clearly for kilometers. “… Since it is your first offense, it is pardonable. You are summoned to the Heavenly Court and encouraged to make an effort!”
Hearing this, Fang Yuan was moved. I can’t believe… this Heavenly Court is more gracious than expected. After I had destroyed the Spiritual Flying Sword Sect, they didn’t ask anything at all and directly said it was not easy to cultivate, even promoting me to the Heavenly Court. Heh… They’re planning to pull the carpet out from under me!
What remained for an Earthly God that left their deity territory?
For concrete examples, refer to the warlords of the human realm that abandoned their homeland and entered court to become a government official.
No matter how reputable the title and position received, they were destined to become a puppet and signboard, or even directly captured just like Cai E.
“Lord, please!”
After announcing the heavenly decree, an envoy wearing a silk robe cupped his fists toward Fang Yuan. This was a Marquis God!
In reality, the punishment has already come, so they didn’t mention the beforehand matter? Fang Yuan thought.
Since the Heavenly Court had already made a decision, any Ancient God daring to defy this order would face the inevitable outcome of being directly squashed to death, and he was no exception.
“Official, receive your decree!”
Thus, without saying much, he accepted the heavenly decree and flew up into the sky.
“Lord Mountain River, since the Heavenly Court has given a decree, it’s better to comply quickly!”
This envoy gave a cold smile, not even giving him any time to settle affairs!
This God seems jealous of me? And he does things by the book without any mistakes… This might be bullying me since I have no supporters, or else there’d be some room for negotiation.
Fang Yuan silently shook his head. Nevertheless, he had few pleasant memories with this Three Mountains and Five Rivers, only looking at this envoy while smiling coldly. “What is your name, Heavenly Envoy?”
“I’m Zhou Quan!” This Heavenly Court envoy fearlessly met his gaze. “Previously, I was a Heaven Supervisor Deputy Commissioner, and the Three Mountains and Five Rivers were under my supervision. By the grace of Sir God, I have already been demoted.”
“I see!”
Fang Yuan nodded.
Since he was a supervising God of the Heavenly Court, he was inevitable punished due to a ‘dereliction of duty’ over this incident. It was understandable for him to be displeased with Fang Yuan.
Unknowingly, he had made another enemy.
However, I have trodden upon the unspoken rules many times like Sun Wukong. Any major God in the Heavenly Court wouldn’t be pleased with me, so it doesn’t matter!
“Then let’s begin our journey!”
Fang Yuan’s sleeves swayed with the breeze as he looked toward the green star with a trace of hope.
“Okay!”
Zhou Quan was slightly surprised. With a flick of his sleeve, the clouds ascended, revolving around the Gods and bringing them faraway.
These clouds were clearly magical treasures with the power of elemental magnetism, causing Fang Yuan to sense a pulling force coming from the green star.
“Using the elemental magnetism to engage in long distance transportation?”
His eyes lit up, going into a state of sudden enlightenment as he carefully deduced the exact details of this elemental magnetism.
“This God…” Seeing this, Zhou Quan became slightly astonished. If an ordinary God knew that they would be ascending to the Heavenly Court, they would either be ecstatic or frightened. However, he looks so calm, even having spare time to appreciate magical powers. This disposition is really…
After an unknown period of time, Fang Yuan left his state of sudden enlightenment and waved. Two ash-gray rays of divine light continuously rotated in his palms like Yin and Yang.
He actually gained some enlightenment so quickly? What is the natural talent of this God? I can’t let him remain in the mortal world, or it’ll really be possible for him to be enlightened on the Ancient God realm!”
Seeing this, Zhou Quan was even more envious, but also had some secret satisfaction. Too bad… this is the Heavenly Court. Any impressive God from outside would merely be a talented individual here!
“This is the Heavenly Court?”
At the moment, the clouds had arrived above the green star, stopping in front of a towering, white jade gate.
“Correct, this is the Gate of Heaven! Please!”
Zhou Quan waved and gestured in invitation, having some silent anticipation . Above the Gate of Heaven, there’s also the Divine Reflection Mirror. Anything hidden will be entirely exposed before entering the Heavenly Court! Come… I hope he’s an Immortal Dao spy or someone harboring evil intentions so the Stellar Lords will directly exterminate him!
Fang Yuan raised his head and looked at the sacred text, thinking silently,There’s a massive horror in front of the Gate of Heaven!
Within the Heavenly Court, there would definitely be screening methods. He had already expecting having to undergo an examination before enlisting.
Therefore, he was naturally prepared for what they were about to do.
He walked under the Gate of Heaven with a calm expression, neither too fast nor too slow.
“Hmm? Has he come?”
Inside a palace, a screen appeared in front of the Ancient God Heaven Supervisor Commissioner. On it was the image of Fang Yuan passing through the Gate of Heaven.
“Divine Reflection Mirror!”
With a thought, the frame froze and a ray of divine light shone on it.
Buzz Buzz!
Above Fang Yuan’s head, the green Heavenly Edict appeared and the Three Mountains and Five Rivers could be indistinctly seen on it.
“It’s truly the Deity Position of an Earthly God and conforms fairly well. It’s really unbelievable… However, a mere God with a green Edict wants to obstruct me! Die!”
The Ancient God made a soft noise and the light formed by the Deity Position instantly scattered. Traces of bright light lit up Fang Yuan’s sea of consciousness in the image.
In the concentrated white light, a golden Deity Position appeared.
“Hmm, this is the River Earl of the Surging Waves River. This God is a little greedy!” the Ancient God criticized slightly, and the bright light continued to evolve.
Finally, when the last curtain layer had been stripped off, the faint green Heavenly Edict flickered and then a faint majesty belonging to the Heavenly Court appeared.
“This…” The Ancient God’s eyes widened as a smile appeared. “I’ve gotten a hold of you! Appear!”
He hurriedly waved his hand and entered the bright mirror.
That green Heavenly Edict was very lively, like it was fighting, before it was finally grabbed and revealed its original appearance.
“It’s actually Lord Bright Jade?!” The Ancient God was slightly astonished. “Did he obtain the legacy left behind, or has this God decided to reincarnate?”
Unfortunately, before he could see clearly, the person in the bright light had already walked past the Gate of Heaven.
“Overall, this God doesn’t have any other major issues. Perhaps, he only inherited Lord Bright Jade’s Dao teachings, and it was his lucky chance…”
The Ancient God waved and a golden jade book flew out.
With this clue and the previous investigations, he could quickly reveal and clearly understand everything related to this God.
“The Heavenly Court’s atmosphere is truly different from the lower realms!”
Fang Yuan put his hands behind his back and looked at a vast palace within the Heavenly Court. Everywhere he could see were exotic flowers and fruits difficult to find in the lower realm. “What should we do next? Visit the Celestial Thearch?”
With a hint of teasing in his voice, he turned back and looked at Zhou Quan.
To conceal a large secret, the best method was to first reveal the smaller secrets to attract attention.
This was the Lord Bright Jade Deity Position—the target he used as an excuse and to attract firepower.
The more attention the Heavenly Court placed on this, the harder it would be to investigate his true origins.
Furthermore, they would probably regard him as an ordinary God who had obtained a lucky encounter.
“Visit the Celestial Thearch?” Hearing what Fang Yuan asked, Zhou Quan thought he heard an unbelievable joke and hurriedly shook his head. “Do you know noble the Celestial Thearch is? He has numerous affairs to attend to everyday, and it’s already a huge blessing to be able to hear his heavenly voice and decree. I’ve been in the Heavenly Court for a thousand years and have only seen the Celestial Thearch a few times!”
He continued, “Since you have been enlisted into the Heavenly Court, you should visit the Messenger Office and let them assign your future job!”
“Okay!”
Fang Yuan raised his head and was neither angry nor ashamed. No matter how cold Zhou Quan was to him, he silently prepared the materials on the Heavenly Court.
In the Heavenly Court, the Marquis Gods are the majority. The most significant are still the various Stellar Lords!
Most Stellar Lords had the rank of a Marquis. However, as they were bestowed their own respective stars and could use the power of the heavenly stars, they were considered the group with the greatest combat power among the Marquis Gods. They were under the personal command of the Celestial Thearch and were his trusted aides.
Of course, they were currently all within the Massive Heavenly Cycle Stellar Array and maintaining its operation.
Although a lot had to be expended when sealing the origin power, they could obtain the favor of the heavens.
After successfully mitigating this crisis, it would not a rare sight for a few Stellar Lords to be promoted to an Ancient God.
The Heaven Supervisor Commissioner in charge of supervising everything under the heavens was Duke East Woods. He was an Ancient God and conferred as a Duke, considered a leader within the Heavenly Court.
As for the master of the Messenger Office, titled ‘Heavenly Consort’, she seemed to be a consort of the Celestial Threarch and was extremely important!
“This is the place. Wait for the heavenly decree and visit the Heavenly Consort on your own!”
After reaching the Messenger Office, Zhou Quan finally squeezed out a small smile and felt somewhat satisfied. So what if you have impressive talent and good presence of mind? You’ll still have to obediently go to the Mental Demon Battlefield.
Fang Yuan did not say anything and directly entered into the Messenger Office.
After confirming his identity, the few God functionaries did not dare be arrogant and brought him to a jade palace in the middle. “The Heavenly Consort previously gave orders that if Lord Mountain River comes, she’ll personally receive you. Please!”
A few God functionaries nodded and bent their backs, sending Fang Yuan to the palace door before retreating knowingly.
“Why do they make it seem like they’re seeing some great scourge!”
Fang Yuan touched his nose and entered the main hall.
Immediately, an exotic smell filled his senses. At his realm, he already did not appreciate normal fragrances, but this fragrance actually superseded his sense of smell, directly going into his Essence Soul and giving him an unparalleled feeling of satisfaction.
“Should I call you Lord Mountain River? Or Fang Yuan?”
A silky, coquettish voice rang out, causing Fang Yuan’s heart to inadvertently stir.
He looked toward the palace and saw a glamorous, beautiful lady smiling straight at him, as if she had already seen through all his profound secrets.
This is the Messenger Office’s master? Heavenly Consort Yun Xiang?
Fang Yuan’s eyes was crystal clear. Something’s wrong!