Free Web NovelChapter 236: Chapter 226: The Celestial Court Is Long Gone, Yet They’re Still Trying to Communicate with It?
"Celestial Court... Upper Immortal?"
Ning Xunqiu’s heart stirred.
This is not the Cyan Heaven Realm; there is no Celestial Dao. With his Primordial Spirit Dao Practice, he cannot achieve "All-Knowing" with a single thought.
He is very curious about the Celestial Court; the name itself is the most obvious trace. If there is a trace of the Celestial Court here, it is highly likely that the [Great Dao Divine Skill: River of Destiny] exists.
If he perfects the "River of Destiny", allowing the divine skill to reach a level that influences the Great Dao Divine, he wouldn’t need to use it to defeat enemies but just coincidentally make them encounter him again. That would be a surprise.
And this inescapable net, isn’t it just a net to capture the "Main God"? The Main God could cut off the tail to survive and escape in the "Immortal Slaying Sword Map", abandoning even the core, but how many times can it escape?
"Carefully explain this Celestial Court to me."
Fang Yuechan saw that he didn’t understand, and immediately explained: "Teacher, cultivators are roughly divided into Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation. Among them, Golden Core Stage cultivators are equivalent to [Relevant Departments] A-level, and Nascent Soul Stage is S-class."
After a pause, she glanced at Ning Xunqiu, whose expression remained unchanged, and continued:
"And of the Twelve Upper Immortals of the Celestial Court, even the ones at the bottom are at least Golden Core Stage, capable of flying in the air, with a lifespan of eight hundred years. But they have violent personalities, view mortals as ants, and kill entire families at will, acting as they please, so the [Relevant Departments] call them the Demon Dao."
Fang Yuechan observed the patient Ning Teacher, who responded with occasional nods. If not for Zhang Wei, she would not consider this calm scholar as an "S-class" big shot, as his thinking pattern is no different from that of ordinary people.
Aliens inherently carry arrogance, looking at normal people as if they were undeveloped "monkeys", a notion more real than Western bloodline theories, as they are not the same species as mortals.
They can easily kill hundreds of mortals in one move, and such actions require careful restraint, often feeling uncomfortable for the sake of others.
"This system... so this is one of the cultivation systems of the Celestial Court..."
Ning Xunqiu reflected thoughtfully.
In the Yellow Heaven Realm, Zhuang Yang also transitioned to the Qi Cultivator system after ascending from the Celestial Court Lower Realm. This system’s cultivation progresses swiftly, with a high minimum bar.
In the early stage, it doesn’t cultivate Dao Practice, only magical power, and then refines the heart in red dust to fill the gaps.
Great Dao, different paths lead to the same destination.
"Teacher, did you know about the existence of the Celestial Court in your previous world?"
Zhang Wei respectfully leaned in, calling him teacher: "Teacher, I heard from a senior reincarnator at the headquarters that the Main God, who spans countless worlds, also dares not provoke the Celestial Court lightly."
This is one of the [Relevant Departments]’ greatest concerns—the existence of forces like the Main God and the Celestial Court, which span countless worlds and possess the ability to actively cross realms. They might summon a big shot to destroy the world someday.
Zhang Wei believes the headquarters isn’t going all-out in consideration of this aspect too.
"Of course I know of the Celestial Court."
Ning Xunqiu pondered for a moment,
"In the All Heavens and Myriads of Realms, the Celestial Court is considered a major force... possessing countless Lower Realms. Those Golden Core and Nascent Soul stage Upper Immortals you mentioned aren’t considered ’Immortals.’ Um, with such cultivation, they are only fit to be Servant Immortals, Cloud Sweeping Immortals in the Celestial Court..."
"Celestial Court Upper Immortal..." Zhang Wei and Fang Yuechan gasped in shock, "Only fit to sweep the floor in the Celestial Court?"
"They are Golden Core and Nascent Soul stage cultivators." Ning Xunqiu, with a natural desire to teach, instinctively corrected: "In the Celestial Court, they are roughly equivalent to mortals here, and becoming a Servant Immortal might even depend on connections."
Fang Yuechan’s heart trembled violently, and her face turned as pale as paper.
Even more terrifying.
The Twelve Upper Immortals of the Celestial Court, who use any means necessary in pursuit of cultivation, have hands stained with blood. Their names alone make children cry ceaselessly, and their enemies are vast across the world.
Yet, even so, they remain unrestrained, never receiving the punishment they deserve. Such terrifying existence is seen as unworthy characters?!
What of becoming a cultivator? It’s just becoming a larger ant...
Fang Yuechan felt dizzy, with smoke and fire around her. She looked up as a figure waved, overwhelming her heart spirit completely with a torrential blood wave.
"Why the sudden breakdown?" Ning Xunqiu saw this and gently flicked, releasing a trace of pure Spiritual Qi from his fingertip, landing on Fang Yuechan’s forehead.
Fang Yuechan felt a cool sensation instantly spread throughout her body, as the heavy burden on her heart for years seemed to be swept away.
She took a deep breath and gratefully said, "Thank you, Teacher."
Yes, Teacher Ning is an Immortal!
Above Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Divinity Transformation should be Immortals! Who can casually alter memories, resurrect the dead, and suppress S-class anomalies at will! And this is just the tip of the iceberg for an Immortal.
Clearly, Teacher Ning’s abilities far surpass those of all "aliens."
Although Teacher Ning, as an Immortal, is just a small Immortal in the Celestial Court Upper Realm, now the [Relevant Departments] possess an Immortal capable of suppressing all cultivators in the world.
"It’s nothing."
Ning Xunqiu, unaware that Fang Yuechan regarded him as a Celestial Court’s small Immortal, just waved his hand.
Zhang Wei, a reincarnator with a firm mind, only slightly frowned upon hearing about the earth-shattering power of the Celestial Court.
He spoke in a low voice, "Teacher, the one who founded the Celestial Court organization, that Celestial Venerable, is said to have received the blessings of the Celestial Court in the ’Abnormal World’, and it’s rumored that he can communicate with the Celestial Court Upper Realm."
Zhang Wei worriedly added, "The Celestial Court organization wants to establish a dynasty to worship the heavens and a great existence in the Celestial Court. We suspect that cross-realm activity requires anomalous mediums, which is why several countries have united to suppress the Celestial Court organization."
"But the effect is not great; the God in the Bible is elusive, but the Celestial Court is in plain sight."
"That Celestial Venerable widely promotes that once a Celestial Deity from the Celestial Court is summoned, the deity could grant followers eternity, an allure too grand. Many dignitaries around the world have secretly pledged allegiance to the Celestial Court, providing resources to make it grow to its present state."
Ning Xunqiu had a strange expression.
The Celestial Court, beaten down by the Chaos Demon Gods, was left with only Daluo Heaven, yet they still claim to communicate with the Celestial Court Upper Realm?
However, anyone daring to act publicly under the Celestial Court name is probably some Star Monarch knocked around by Lü Bu’s Sky-piercing Halberd, taking advantage of the situation to escape to the Lower Realm to avoid disaster.
Lü Bu was in a hurry back then; it took him only a few minutes to strike from the Celestial Court’s Sixteenth Heaven upwards and he probably couldn’t do away with every last one.
The Celestial Divine Generals stationed in the Lower Realm, the majority of them likely haven’t realized that the Celestial Court has already collapsed.
Ning Xunqiu declared firmly, "Rest assured, they definitely won’t be able to contact the Celestial Court."
Zhang Wei was taken aback. How could Teacher Ning be so sure?
"Which one of you is the person in charge, Zhang Wei?"
At that moment, footsteps echoed through the corridor outside the police station, and a cold male voice rang in everyone’s ears.
Zhang Wei and Fang Yuechan simultaneously looked up.
Two men and one woman stepped into the room.
The woman in the middle, ice-cold and frosty-faced, had cascading azure blue hair, which was particularly eye-catching. Her tight black leather suit accentuated her well-proportioned, voluptuous figure.
The man on the left had sword-like eyebrows and sparkling eyes, exceptionally handsome and with a remarkable aura.
The man on the right was a handsome bald guy.
That kind of aura?
Fang Yuechan pressed her lips together.
Even if a Cultivator doesn’t specialize in Body Refining, the nourishment of Spiritual Qi makes each one a stunningly attractive person, adored wherever they go. It’s one of the hidden perks of Cultivation.
Zhang Wei recognized the three as Cultivators at a glance and quickly stepped forward to introduce himself:
"I am the person in charge of Baozhou City, D-level Investigator Zhang Wei."
Mortal?
The man on the left glanced at Zhang Wei, who appeared unremarkable and was neither a Cultivator nor an Alien. He withdrew his gaze, produced credentials from the [Relevant Departments], and said indifferently:
"Headquarters A-level Investigator Xu Xingchen, and the two beside me are Chen Wenjie and Zhao Qingqing. Going forward, all armed departments in Baozhou City must cooperate with our work."
The elite forces stationed in the department are not weak.
They’re newly promoted A-levels; dealing with the Celestial Court’s Twelve Immortals, especially veteran A-levels, requires caution!
Hmm, once we’re sure about Wen Tao’s position, we’ll lead with ten volleys of firepower!
On the surface, Xu Xingchen wore a poker face, indifferent to all, but it was just a façade. His master dared to entrust him with the inexperienced junior sister precisely because he was cautious and strategic, already devising a plan to handle the Celestial Upper Immortals.
For Cultivators to use "Golden Core Stage" power, they’d have to employ Anomalous Items, and each one has usage limits, so why not let the mortals expend their firepower first.
This tactic has never failed with Cultivators who resist change!
"Alright."
After confirming the credentials, Zhang Wei also checked their basic information in the national system. He glanced at Zhao Qingqing in surprise—just eight years old?!
"I’ll promptly inform you guys if there’s any news on Wen Tao, Yuechan."
Fang Yuechan understood, beginning to notify other investigators and mobilize armed forces for cooperation.
Xu Xingchen, Chen Wenjie, and Zhao Qingqing followed Zhang Wei’s lead and sat on the chairs in the room to rest.
Zhao Qingqing looked at the ordinary person Ning Xunqiu, who continued to sit leisurely sipping tea since they entered. She felt he showed them no respect, nor did he approach for "autographs."
With a child’s crisp voice, she feigned maturity and asked:
"Hey, what’s up with you, newbie?"
"What?" Ning Xunqiu looked confused.
Zhao Qingqing, taking on the posture of a seasoned senior, lectured earnestly:
"Baozhou City’s investigators really don’t understand etiquette. Don’t you know you should be pouring tea for us seniors? Remember, we are Cultivators; any casual advice from us could benefit you for half a lifetime."
Zhang Wei was startled by her behavior and quickly explained to Ning Xunqiu.
"Teacher, don’t take it to heart. I just checked, and this Zhao Qingqing is only eight, she doesn’t know better."
The advisory position held by Teacher Ning was personally appointed by the minister of the [Relevant Departments] seven years ago. His status is effective immediately upon reporting.
Next, Zhang Wei personally poured tea for the three of them.
"I’m sorry, there’s been a misunderstanding. Teacher Ning is not a newbie; he’s a department consultant."
"He’s a consultant?"
Xu Xingchen frowned as he looked at Ning Xunqiu.
To hold the position of "consultant" at headquarters, one must either possess formidable strength, transcending all, which even the [Relevant Departments] couldn’t easily mobilize but rather strive to connect with. The strength of such people is at least among veteran A-levels.
Or one’s ability is exceptional or identity extremely special, must satisfy one of these three.
However, Ning Xunqiu showed no trace of a powerful aura, seeming more like a scientist or scholar with deep research into anomalous phenomena, holding a highly esteemed position in this world.
Xu Xingchen smiled at Ning Xunqiu, expressing friendliness.
"Did you dare say I’m ignorant?!" Zhao Qingqing’s eyes focused sharply on Zhang Wei, her face showing some displeasure.
"Junior sister, here, here, have a candy to calm down." Xu Xingchen shook his head helplessly, pulled out a colorful lollipop from his pocket, and placed it in Zhao Qingqing’s mouth.
"Zzz..."
"Zzz..."
Sweetness melted in her mouth.
Zhao Qingqing licked the lollipop expressionlessly, instantly reverting to the cold "ice queen" demeanor.
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