Chapter 13 One Month Later

The Black-robed Godking stood on the island, gazing into the distant sky. Ji Ning had already left this world.

"Hmph." The Black-robed Godking sneered. "So sentimental yet able to sever his emotions, he's quite a figure. In normal times, I'd have to mind him. But now? The calamity is descending; even mighty ones will die in droves. A mere Celestial Immortal and True Immortal—a small fry."

Whoosh.

Then the Black-robed Godking vanished into thin air, leaving only the beautiful island, still in full bloom.

…

Zhuolu Major World.

On the walls of Wujian City, Demonheart Dao Ancestor and the Black-robed Godking watched their army on the wilderness. Their army was challenging the enemy, but the Nuwa camp refused to engage.

"That little fellow." The Black-robed Godking suddenly chuckled coldly.

"Hm?" Demonheart Dao Ancestor looked at him.

"It's that Ji Ning," the Black-robed Godking said with a smile. "My incarnation just descended to meet him and toyed with him a bit."

Demonheart Dao Ancestor said calmly, "The struggle for fortune has reached this point. That little Celestial Immortal and True Immortal can no longer threaten us."

"I know. That's why I absolutely won't give him Yu Wei's soul. Even if her soul is useless, Ji Ning won't get what he wants." The Black-robed Godking smiled faintly. "Rest assured, Uncle-Master, I won't bother with this brat. The big picture comes first. What matters now is the struggle for fortune. As for Ji Ning, if an opportunity arises, I'll deal with him. If not, no need to bother. Spending effort on him is a waste."

"Mm, as long as you know what's important." Demonheart Dao Ancestor nodded calmly.

Boom, boom, boom~

Their army roared back to Wujian City, covering the sky.

"Hm?" The Black-robed Godking looked up and saw a black lightning bolt flash in the distant void. A streak of light flew into the floating city of the Nuwa camp. The Godking grinned. "It's that Ji Ning."

…

Inside the floating city of the Nuwa camp, Zhuolu Major World.

Ji Ning's residence.

"Whoosh." White-robed Ji Ning waved his hand, and the black-robed Ji Ning in front of him was taken into a cave-treasure.

Inside the cave-treasure was a self-contained world.

Three hundred and nineteen peaks soared into the sky. These peaks were the world's 'pillars and foundations,' making it increasingly stable.

At that moment, white-robed youths sat on their respective peaks, cultivating the Icefire Tempering Golden Pill art.

Whoosh.

Seventeen black-robed Ji Nings also appeared. Ji Ning's second true body also had eighteen avatars. One avatar was with his daughter Mingyue, and the other seventeen were here.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~" Ninefire Lava and Iceheart Marrow flew out.

The seventeen black-robed Ji Nings each chose a peak and began cultivating the Icefire Tempering Golden Pill art as well.

…

White-robed Ji Ning stood in the courtyard of his residence. He waved his hand, and suddenly the spacious courtyard was filled with a bustling crowd.

"Brother Beiming."

"Where is this?"

"Brother Beiming, we waited hundreds of years, and you finally let us out."

"Eh, this is?"

A bustling crowd of Celestial Immortals appeared in the courtyard—Evil Celestial, Throat-Sealing Celestial, the seven Dragon Celestials, Xiuke Celestial, Chunyi Celestial, Feiyou Celestial, Wuqi Celestial, Yunhen Celestial, and more, over two hundred Celestial Immortals in total, each of extraordinary strength.

"This is… Zhuolu Major World?" Xiuke Celestial suddenly exclaimed in shock.

"Zhuolu Major World?"

"The Three Realms."

"We're back."

The over two hundred Celestial Immortals soon became excited, for they all released their divine sense to probe, which alerted the over two thousand Celestial Immortals and True Immortals of the Nuwa camp participating in the battle. Some were astonished to find that these divine senses belonged to brothers and friends they hadn't seen in a long time.

Soon, many Celestial Immortals rushed to Ji Ning's place.

"Ah, Wuqi, it's really you! I thought I sensed wrong."

"Senior apprentice-brother, senior apprentice-brother, you, you're still alive?"

Ji Ning's place soon became lively, but amid the jubilation, no one noticed that Ji Ning had quietly slipped away.

…

Ji Ning walked alone toward the palace where the Yellow Emperor resided.

Guards stood outside the hall.

"Celestial Beiming, the mighty ones are discussing important matters. You cannot disturb them," said a golden-armored guard.

"Please report for me. Tell them I have an extremely urgent matter to see my master," Ji Ning said.

The golden-armored guard hesitated. If Ji Ning wanted to see the Yellow Emperor, he could block him. But Ji Ning wanted to see his own master… he couldn't refuse. He nodded. "Celestial Beiming, wait here. I'll deliver the message."

Ji Ning nodded and stood silently waiting.

His master, the Yellow Emperor, Suirenshi, and other mighty ones were all gathered here. Ji Ning had to come properly to pay respects; he couldn't just sweep his divine sense to send a message—that would be too arrogant.

After a moment, the golden-armored guard returned, looking at Ji Ning curiously. "His Majesty said you may enter."

Because when he had reported, the Yellow Emperor, Lord Sanqing, and others had directly said, 'Let Ji Ning in.' This puzzled the guard, who was merely a Celestial Immortal.

Ji Ning nodded and stepped onto the steps.

Walking along the corridor and crossing the empty square, he reached the main hall. Though he hadn't entered yet, he could see the figures seated inside—all mighty ones of the Three Realms. There weren't many; after the battle when the 'Emissary of All Things' appeared, many mighty ones had arrived, but after a day of discussion, some had left.

"Come in," the Yellow Emperor's voice came.

Ji Ning stepped into the hall.

There were indeed few True Gods and Dao Ancestors in the hall—only eighteen in total. But the most prominent were all present: Lord Sanqing, Buddha Tathagata, Shennongshi, Fuxishi, Suirenshi.菩提 was also sitting to the side, nodding at Ji Ning. Because he needed to monitor the movements of the Wujian Gate, he already knew what had happened when Ji Ning met the Godking.

He also sighed. He knew that the disciple's path could only be walked by the disciple himself.

"Ji Ning." The Yellow Emperor smiled. "We just learned that you brought out over two hundred Celestial Immortals from the Moon Under Moon Pool. And I can sense that each of them has a very strong aura—top-tier Celestial Immortals, with quite impressive strength. Having this batch of powerful Celestial Immortals in the struggle for fortune will help our side."

"Coming out in six hundred years, much faster than Jueming," Buddha Tathagata said with a smile.

"Disciple."菩提 spoke, "What business do you have with your master?"

The mighty ones present all looked at Ji Ning. These eighteen mighty ones were at least top-tier Dao Ancestors in strength. Before Ji Ning arrived, they had been thinking about how to deal with the 'Emissary of All Things.' Although Ji Ning bringing over two hundred Celestial Immortals pleased them—some of those Celestial Immortals were their disciples—

it was only psychological pleasure. They knew well that over two hundred Celestial Immortals had little impact on the overall situation. In the last battle, nearly six hundred Celestial Immortals and True Immortals had been sacrificed.

Moreover, against the 'Emissary of All Things,' Celestial Immortals and True Immortals were useless. Only through formations could they unleash terrifying power. The 'Pangu Creation Formation' led by True Immortal Jimin was the pinnacle of power they could imagine from Celestial Immortals and True Immortals using formations. They couldn't think of any stronger method.

"The Emissary of All Things," Ji Ning said.

"The Emissary of All Things?"菩提 was startled. The mighty ones present were all shocked. Earlier, they had only met Ji Ning to thank him for rescuing the Celestial Immortals, but now they immediately became serious.

"Can this place be probed by the Wujian Gate…" Ji Ning began.

"Rest assured. With so many mighty ones of the Three Realms gathered here, we have deployed various means. Even the Heavenly Dao is isolated,"菩提 said.

Ji Ning paused, then realized that indeed, he could no longer sense the Heavenly Dao here. His mind was not calm enough; he hadn't even noticed that.

"Speak,"菩提 said to his disciple.

"The Emissary of All Things is formidable. However, my avatar spent six hundred years in the Moon Under Moon Pool and has now merged memories. I have a way to deal with the Emissary of All Things," Ji Ning said solemnly.

"You have a way?" Thunder God Celestial, sitting nearby, frowned. Although he disliked Ji Ning, this was a battle for the survival of their camp, and he desperately wanted to find a way to deal with the Emissary of All Things. But none of the mighty ones present could think of a method. Now Ji Ning said this, making Thunder God Celestial frown. "Do you know that the Emissary of All Things is powerful enough to rival a top-tier Dao Ancestor? You, a Celestial Immortal and True Immortal, have a way to deal with him?"

"When the Emissary of All Things appeared, I was on the city wall with my master," Ji Ning said respectfully.

Ji Ning's meaning was clear: he was well aware of the Emissary's strength.

"You really have a way?" Xia Yu, the creator of the ancient imperial clan, couldn't help asking.

Ji Ning nodded, his eyes filled with unprecedented confidence and determination. "Seniors, give me one month. In one month, I, Ji Ning… will deal with the Emissary of All Things."

"War is no joke. It involves the lives of countless immortals and demons," the Yellow Emperor, commanding the army, said sternly.

"I dare not joke," Ji Ning replied with a serious expression.

"Good." The Yellow Emperor nodded. "You should know that in war, there can be no jest. Since you've said so, in one month, I will order the army to engage the Wujian Gate again."