Daojun, start from Penglai foundation building

The procession of the Heavenly Emperor of Justice set off, but instead of returning directly to the Heavenly Court, it headed towards the East Sea.

Jiang Sheng explained, "I have other business to attend to in the East Sea. Once that's settled, I'll take you to the Heavenly Court."

Crane Demon Lord nodded: "I will follow the True Lord's orders."

Looking at the Demon Lord He Wei sitting quietly to the side, Jiang Sheng leaned back slightly against the warm jade Four Symbols Wall and narrowed his eyes: The human law was arrested by the Heavenly Lord's Mansion, and the case was judged by the Thunder Department. This seems to be without any problems, but it is precisely the most crucial issue!
After Jiang Sheng came out of seclusion, he read all the files. The files of all the demon-slaying in the mortal realm over the past five hundred years by the Three Departments and Five Capitals were archived. The files recorded in detail how many demons Yaochi had captured and how many monsters had been eliminated, as well as the origin of the events, who reported them, and where the approval documents were issued. However, the file concerning He Yin was vague. There was only one sentence in the file: "One more demon from another realm was captured."

Apart from that, there was no other explanation, no mention of He Yin's origins, and no mention of whether He Yin revealed his identity.

Jiang Sheng wouldn't believe that Yaochi was deliberately trying to trip him up; not to mention that the commanders and deputy commanders of the five capitals of the Judicial Heavenly Lord's Palace were all personally selected by Jiang Sheng. They were either fellow Daoists who had fought side by side and shared life and death with him, or relatives and friends recommended by these fellow Daoists.

The relationships between everyone can be established with just two people, let alone those who belong to the same Xuanmen sect. Yaochi and Chixiao's current status is largely due to the help of Dongtian. Therefore, Yaochi would never set any traps for Jiang Sheng to harm him.

Moreover, there were no problems with the case files, and there were no problems with arresting and sentencing people. Everything was in order and logical, and this was not meant to frame Jiang Sheng.

So, if it wasn't that they had a problem with Jiang Sheng, but rather that they wanted to frame someone else?

This matter involves too many things. The Censorate and the Imperial Censorate clearly know something, which is why they sent Lord Hewei away. Lord Lanqingyue didn't even meet Lord Hewei, which must have its reasons. Jiang Sheng has already made up his mind that if he can't get involved, he will just tell Lord Hewei to find someone else.

Jiang Sheng's thoughts drifted away, and he stopped thinking about it. If Bai He hadn't asked him to come forward, Jiang Sheng wouldn't have bothered with it. After all, given He Wei Demon Lord's background, status, and position, even if he begged people in the Heavenly Court for thousands of years, he wouldn't be able to enter the Seventh Heavenly Palace, let alone see Jiang Sheng.

In the East Sea, Dragon King Ao Hui, along with his shrimp soldiers and crab generals, waited anxiously on the surface of the sea.

"Has everything been prepared in the Dragon Palace?"

"Was that spirit fruit taken out of the ice cellar? That's a jade amber fruit from the East Sea eye. It has to be thawed for an hour after being taken out of the ice cellar, otherwise the taste won't be right."

Ao Huilongjun kept repeating himself, while the tortoise minister beside him said with a wry smile, "Dragon Lord, I have had them carry out the tasks you entrusted to me carefully, so you can rest assured."

"If anything goes wrong, I will take their heads without the Dragon Lord's orders."

Ao Huilongjun snorted: "What use would I have for their heads?!"

"What I want is for True Monarch Lingyuan to be satisfied!"

"You know what's going on in the Heavenly Court. True Monarch Lingyuan has been in seclusion for five hundred years and is now a Fifth Tribulation True Monarch. Moreover, as soon as he came out of seclusion, he killed that one-horned yak-maned beast in the Southern Sky Continent. That was an ancient species that was at the Great Ascension Realm!"

"The Five Tribulations Ceremony is attended by disciples of holy lands or immortal lords and emperors. I can only offer a congratulatory gift and don't even have the right to enter the main hall."

"Perhaps in a few thousand or tens of thousands of years, another Pure Yang will emerge in this vast Three Realms. If you don't seize this opportunity and leave a lasting impression, who will remember you in the future?"

As he spoke, Ao Huilongjun seemed to remember something and showed a regretful expression: "Back then, we should have gone directly to the North Sea and sent that little black dragon to True Monarch Lingyuan. Now, more than eight hundred years have passed, and I wonder if True Monarch Lingyuan would still think highly of it."

The Tortoise said, “Dragon Lord, that North Sea True Dragon is entirely dark blue with a mane as red as gold. It is a true rare species. Although it is now close to a thousand years old, True Lord Lingyuan will surely like it. Even a thousand years old is not considered adulthood for dragons.”

Ao Huilongjun nodded: "I hope so. If that little one can be noticed by Lingyuan Zhenjun, even if she is just a cart puller, it will be a blessing for her."

Just then, the sound of whips piercing the void rang out between the sea and the sky, followed by the sound of drums and gongs. Ao Huilongjun looked up and saw that the ceremonial guard had already arrived on clouds. Looking at the forest of banners and the jade tablets with their divine light, Ao Huilongjun quickly perked up: "They've arrived! Quickly beat the drums and gongs and play the music!"

Soon, music began to play on the sea. Jiang Sheng looked up and saw a large group of shrimp soldiers and crab generals beating drums and gongs. He shook his head and said, "This Dragon Lord is really..."

He Wei Yaojun looked up and saw the shrimp soldiers and crab generals performing energetically on the East Sea. He immediately understood: the soldiers and generals of the East Sea Dragon Palace, these shrimp soldiers and crab generals, were here to welcome Jiang Sheng.

As the ceremonial procession approached the sea, whale sharks leaped out of the water. In a short while, several whale sharks shook the surface of the sea, parting the water. The vast, surging East China Sea was pushed aside by an invisible force, forming a passage leading to the underwater dragon palace.

Above the sea on both sides, shrimp soldiers and crab generals continue to play music, while below the sea, mermaids and clam maidens raise cups and burn incense.

Ao Huilongjun personally greeted him from the side, a gesture that truly startled He Weiyaojun: even when welcoming a pure Yang powerhouse, such etiquette is unnecessary.
In reality, Demon Lord Hewei was still too naive. Due to the self-imposed isolation of the Weiyu Realm, the level of ceremony for welcoming a Pure Yang Realm expert in all the myriad realms was far beyond Demon Lord Hewei's imagination. Especially in the Three Realms, which are vast and boundless with numerous forces, the expenses for the Upper Three Realms in the magnificent Three Realms, rich in spiritual energy and natural treasures, have already exceeded the imagination of all the myriad realms.

Although the Dragon Palace does not possess the wealth of the Heavenly Court and the Eastern Heavenly Daoist School, which combine the resources of dozens of Great Thousand Sources and the Three Thousand Worlds, the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas has always been extravagant. With its vast and boundless Four Seas and teleportation arrays, auction houses, and other facilities throughout the seas, the Dragon Palace's wealth far surpasses that of all the holy lands in the heavens.

The saying "Don't say there are no treasures in the Dragon Palace" still holds true today.

"I am overjoyed that True Lord Lingyuan has come in person. Please, True Lord!"

As Ao Huilongjun spoke, he raised his hand and several dragons cleared the way ahead. He himself boarded the dragon boat amidst the shrimp soldiers and crab generals. The two ceremonial guards entered the depths of the East Sea one after the other and arrived at the Dragon Palace.

"It is often said that the Dragon Clan has a Crystal Palace, and I only learned of this today upon arriving in the East Sea. This saying is not false."

As Crane Demon Lord gazed at the endless underwater palace, entirely carved from crystal and glass, he saw that the entire palace stretched for millions of miles, covering the seabed, shimmering with the brilliance of glass, dazzling and colorful.

To the left and right of the palace, there are clusters of corals thousands of feet tall, shimmering with precious light. Shrimp soldiers and crab generals can be seen patrolling in all directions, while dragons coil around spirit turtles offering auspicious omens, showcasing the extravagance and grandeur of the East Sea Dragon Clan to the fullest.

Seeing the look of amazement on He Wei Yaojun's face, Ao Huilongjun waved his hand repeatedly with a hint of pride and humility: "This is just a dragon palace in the East Sea region, not comparable to the Crystal Palace that governs the East Sea."

"That is truly a vast expanse spanning thousands of miles and stretching across the four seas. A single palace encompasses all the treasures and rare gems of the four seas. It can be described as an underwater paradise, breathtakingly beautiful."

As he spoke, Ao Huilongjun looked at Jiang Sheng: "True Lord Lingyuan, I have prepared a fine gift to invite you to this banquet today."

Jiang Sheng laughed and said, "The Dragon Lord and I are old acquaintances, why bother with such formalities?"

Ao Huilongjun, however, said, "True Lord, etiquette cannot be disregarded, please come in!" Unable to refuse Ao Huilongjun, Jiang Sheng entered the Dragon Palace, with He Weiyaojun following beside him. Everywhere he looked, there grew rare and exotic plants found only in the seabed. Five-colored corals shimmered with light, and forests of spiritual trees exuded an ethereal aura, dotted with starlight. There were also strange herbs swaying like clouds, and translucent giant clams.
Inside the Dragon Palace, grandeur and luxury were everywhere. The Demon Lord He Wei even saw swarms of jellyfish, shining brightly, hanging on both sides of the corridors and dangling in front of the palace like lanterns. There were also beautiful mermaids and lovely clam maidens, in groups, holding up small jade ice cups filled with all kinds of delicacies and spiritual fruits.

Upon entering the main hall of the Dragon Palace, one is greeted by sixteen enormous pillars on both sides, cast entirely of gold and jade and carved with auspicious cloud and wave patterns. Layers of cloud-like gauze curtains drape both sides of the pillars, and a carpet woven from clouds and rosy light leads directly to the inner hall. As the gauze curtains unfurl, it resembles clouds rolling and unfolding. Stepping on the carpet is like sinking into a sea of ​​clouds, so comfortable that one feels relaxed and wants to fall asleep.

He Wei Yaojun clearly saw that as he took a step forward, the gauze curtains in front of him closed to make way, while the gauze curtains behind him opened to conceal his figure. Walking among these gauze curtains was like walking through a maze. With a heavy heart, he passed through the gauze curtains and entered the inner hall. The huge giant clam shell was like a cloud bed, shining brightly on the outside and soft on the inside. There were layers of starwood like a forest, with starlight adorning the interior. Every precious gem was inlaid in the dome like a starry sea.

Then look at the mermaids dressed in light gauze, their faces charming and alluring, and the elegant clam maidens with shy expressions. All sorts of demons and monsters seem to be found here, making even the Demon Lord He Wei somewhat dazzled.

Ao Huilongjun, however, appeared quite natural and relaxed, as if everything here was just an ordinary occurrence for him.

Ao Huilongjun smiled and said, "True Lord, please take a seat!"

Jiang Sheng remained calm and composed as he sat down on the enormous giant clam shell bed. The mermaids immediately served him fine wine and delicacies, while the clam maidens brought him spiritual fruits and delicacies. Everything was so natural and as it should be.

The Demon Lord He Wei sat down somewhat awkwardly, looking at the wine and delicacies presented to her. Her throat moved involuntarily: In the past few hundred years in the Three Realms, in order to save her younger brother, she had spent her influence and made connections everywhere. She had long since run out of money. Although the Upper Three Realms no longer ate grains, the fine wines of the immortals and the spiritual fruits of the Spirit Realm were not grains. They were natural treasures and rare gems of the universe.

Just looking at the delicacies from land and sea in front of him, Lord Hewei didn't recognize most of them, which gives you an idea of ​​how astonishing the cost of this meal was.

After the three of them sat down, Ao Huilongjun clapped his hands, and then a clam maiden came forward with three jade cups. The jade cups were filled with ice saltpeter and decorated with a few crystal-clear blue jade fruits.

Before Crane Demon Lord could recognize what it was, Jiang Sheng asked in surprise, "The Azure Jade Fruit from the East Sea Eye?"

Ao Huilongjun's eyes lit up: "True Lord is indeed knowledgeable!"

Jiang Sheng laughed and said, "His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor previously held a banquet in the Hall of Fragrant Breeze to invite all the gods and immortals of the Three Realms and the four directions. This fruit appeared in the inner hall. I was fortunate enough to be seated in the inner hall and tasted this fruit."

"This fruit grows near the eye of the East Sea. It is nourished by the blood and qi of the Azure Dragon and the spiritual energy of the East Sea. This Azure Jade Fruit can increase one's cultivation by 1,500 years, and also nourishes the soul and cleanses the internal organs. It can be called a celestial product of the East Sea."

"Later, when I held the Five Tribulations Ceremony, the East Sea Dragon Palace also sent me a cup, but it was not as good as the one at the Banquet in the Hall of Fragrant Breeze. It only seemed to increase my magical power by five hundred years."

As he spoke, Jiang Sheng casually picked up a jade amber fruit, looking at it as it was crystal clear and slightly chilly: "Dragon Lord, this fruit of yours is even better than the one that the East Sea Dragon Palace gave me back then."

Ao Huilongjun laughed and said, "True Lord has a good eye. This Azure Jade Fruit is offered by the Dragon Palace to the Heavenly Court and the Eastern Heaven every once in a while, and it is divided into three grades."

"The first-class item is naturally reserved for the three Heavenly Venerables and His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor. It is two thousand years old, but it is extremely rare, so it's just something to try."

"The second grade is for the Pure Yang Dao Lords of the Eastern Heaven and the Great Emperors of the Heavenly Court. These are a thousand years old and there are not many of them."

"The third category is those that are given away to various people. These are the most common ones, aged 500 years. Although they are not as good as the first two categories, they are more numerous and can support the distribution to various parties."

As he spoke, Ao Huilongjun paused: "And what I have here, though it cannot compare to the thousand-year-old Jade Amber Fruit that I gave to you Pure Yang Dao Lords and Heavenly Emperors, is still an eight-hundred-year-old one that I obtained from others. It is not the best, but it is better than the worst."

Jiang Sheng nodded, put the jade amber fruit into his mouth, and felt the refreshing coolness that gradually melted away. He smiled and said, "This is a rare and good thing. Dragon Lord has really gone to great lengths."

Ao Huilongjun generously said, "As long as you are satisfied, True Lord. If you like it, I will send you a cup of this fruit every five hundred years!"

He Wei, the Demon Lord, savored the spiritual fruits and delicacies without uttering a word. Although she was used to being arrogant, it didn't mean she lacked common sense. She could tell that this Dragon Lord Ao Hui was intentionally trying to curry favor with Jiang Sheng, which gave He Wei, the Demon Lord, more confidence: if such a luxurious dragon clan had to curry favor with Jiang Sheng, then there shouldn't be any problems with her younger brother's affairs.

After a round of toasts, Ao Huilongjun suddenly sighed. Jiang Sheng's eyes flashed, knowing that the real show was about to begin. This personal guidance, this grand display, even the Jade Amber Fruit—all the preparations were for this sigh.

However, Jiang Sheng did like the Jade Amber Fruit, and if Ao Huilongjun was just in trouble, he wouldn't mind helping him.

Jiang Sheng then asked, "Why does the Dragon King sigh?"

Ao Huilongjun explained, "True Lord, you may not know this, but I have a cousin from the North Sea Dragon Clan. Her father died early, leaving her and her child alone, which is truly difficult."

He Wei, the Demon Lord, listened quietly, then suddenly felt the story sounded familiar. As he listened, He Wei's eyes widened: So this Dragon Lord also asked Jiang Sheng for help to save someone?!

This Dragon King's cousin has also been arrested by the Heavenly Court?!

It has to be said that not only did He Wei Yaojun think this way, but Jiang Sheng almost thought that Ao Hui Longjun wanted to ask him to help save someone.

Unexpectedly, Ao Huilongjun changed the subject: "Now, Xiaolong's cousin has no relatives in the North Sea and is bullied everywhere. She wants to learn some real skills to protect herself. Her mother came to me for help, and I really had no choice but to ask you for help, True Lord."

As he spoke, Ao Huilongjun gestured, and the Turtle Minister immediately let the North Sea True Dragon in.

As soon as the little dragon entered, Jiang Sheng's eyes lit up: it was about six feet tall, with a round face and golden eyes, black hair with two horns on its head, and wearing a dark blue palace dress. It looked well-behaved and cute. Most importantly, it was a rare dark blue true dragon!

Ao Huilongjun continued, “True Lord, she just wants to learn some skills. I don’t have any skills myself, but I know that you, True Lord, have profound and powerful Taoist magic that shakes the Three Realms. She has long admired your reputation and wants to become your disciple, but unfortunately, she has no way to do so. I don’t want to see this child suffer, so I asked you, True Lord, to come and see if there is any affinity between you and this child.”

As he spoke, Ao Huilongjun gestured, and the little dragon immediately bowed obediently: "Ao Li of the North Sea pays respects to True Lord Lingyuan!"

Ao Huilongjun continued, "I don't expect her to learn even a single move from Zhenjun; even just having the honor of serving Zhenjun for a while would be a blessing for both her and her mother."

"If the True Lord is willing to teach her something, that would be a blessing she has accumulated over many lifetimes."

"If the True Lord is unwilling to teach her, then it is her fate. I only ask that the True Lord allow her to stay by his side to serve him tea and water. All her necessities will be provided by Xiaolong, and the True Lord's mansion will not spend a single penny of hers."

Crane Demon Lord was stunned: Why is things different from what I imagined?
This Ao Huilongjun isn't asking Jiang Sheng for help, but rather he's offering Jiang Sheng a dragon?! (End of Chapter)