Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

"By the way, what level is the Buddha's Pagoda of Many Treasures?"

【Multi-Treasure Pagoda. Innate Spiritual Treasure (Non-Top Grade)】

[The host's current treasure vault is worth more than 37 times that of the Pagoda of Many Treasures]

Lin Zhu scoffed.

"This dares to call itself 'Duobao'? I think it's more like 'Duoju'!"

Just as they were pondering this, a melody of celestial music drifted in from outside the door.

Venus's voice pierced through the barrier.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, the Great Celestial Venerable invites you. Please come quickly."

Lin Zhu suppressed his smile and waved his hand to store all the magical treasures into his inner world.

As I pushed open the door, Venus was standing there, stroking his beard, his immortal robes fluttering.

"Fellow Daoist Taibai, you've kept us waiting."

Lin Zhu cupped his hands in greeting.

"What is the reason for the Grand Celestial Venerable's sudden summons?"

Venus smiled mysteriously.

"You'll know when you get there, fellow Daoist. However..."

He lowered his voice.

"I've heard that the Western Sect has been making frequent moves lately. Perhaps your newly acquired golden lotus will come in handy."

Lin Zhu's pupils contracted slightly, then returned to normal.

"Fellow Daoist is joking. I have no newly acquired golden lotus."

"Haha, I misspoke."

Venus made a gesture of invitation.

"Please come with me."

Amidst swirling auspicious clouds, Lin Zhu, stepping on a rainbow of light, sped toward the South Heavenly Gate.

He silently recited it in his heart.

"No matter what happens this time, I will go straight to the Lingxiao Palace to check in, and I will never let anything delay me again."

[Ding! Host's unwavering will detected, triggering a special mission. Arrive at the Lingxiao Palace on time to check in. Reward: 50 million years of cultivation, and one acquired spiritual treasure of your choice.]

Lin Zhu smiled slightly; this system was becoming more and more considerate.

He was just missing an acquired spiritual treasure to complete his collection, and unexpectedly, the system delivered it to his doorstep.

"Looks like I'm having a lucky day."

He muttered to himself and increased the flight speed.

As soon as they approached the South Heavenly Gate, the heavenly soldiers and generals guarding the gate all bowed in unison.

"Greetings, Immortal Lin!"

This spectacle made Lin Zhu stumble and almost fall off the clouds.

He waved his hand awkwardly.

"No need for such formalities, everyone."

"Immortal Lin looks radiant today!"

"A heavenly general said enthusiastically."

"Yes, yes, you look even more ethereal and otherworldly than yesterday!"

Another heavenly soldier chimed in.

Lin Zhu broke out in a cold sweat. Why were these usually stern and unsmiling heavenly soldiers and generals so enthusiastic today? He chuckled dryly and quickened his pace to pass through the South Heavenly Gate.

But what came next was even more terrifying.

Along the way, the fairies and celestial maidens they encountered all stopped in their tracks, some covering their mouths and chuckling, while others went up to them directly to strike up a conversation.

"Immortal Lin, this is a fine nectar I made myself. Would you like to try it?"

"Immortal Lin, I've heard you enjoy collecting magical treasures. I have one here."

Lin Zhu felt like a lamb thrown into a pack of wolves; the ardent gazes of these fairies made him extremely uncomfortable.

He waved his hands repeatedly.

"Thank you all for your kind offer, but I have urgent business to attend to. Let's talk another day!"

After saying that, he practically fled in panic, transforming into a streak of light and heading straight for the Lingxiao Palace.

"call"

Standing in front of the Lingxiao Palace, Lin Zhu let out a long sigh of relief and wiped away non-existent sweat.

"What's wrong with these people today? Did they take the wrong medicine?"

After straightening his clothes, he stepped into the main hall.

Upon entering, the scene before him stunned him.

Inside the entire Lingxiao Palace, all the civil and military deities of the Heavenly Court had gathered, standing on both sides, looking spirited.

Even more strangely, as soon as he entered the door, all the gods turned their heads in unison, their faces beaming with the joy of victory, and said in unison.

"Greetings, Immortal Lin!"

This spectacle is more than ten times more exaggerated than that of the South Heavenly Gate.

Lin Zhu stood frozen in place, feeling as if she could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of her toes.

"Minister Lin has arrived? Please take a seat."

The Jade Emperor's voice came from above, his tone unusually warm.

Lin Zhu looked up and saw the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West both looking at him with smiles on their faces.

The Queen Mother even personally walked down the steps and poured him a cup of tea.

"You've worked hard, Minister Lin."

Lin Zhu's hands trembled slightly as he took the teacup from this treatment.

It should be noted that the Queen Mother of the West personally serving tea is an honor that has been extremely rare throughout history.

"Thank you, ma'am."

Lin Zhu bowed respectfully, then quickly found a seat.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the Lingxiao Palace check-in task. Rewards.]

Fifty million years of cultivation have been acquired, and the acquired spiritual treasure, the Flying Smoke Sword, has been stored in the system space.

Lin Zhu's heart stirred, and he scanned the system space with his divine sense.

The Flying Smoke Sword lay there quietly, its blade emitting a faint wisp of blue smoke; it was indeed a fine acquired spiritual treasure.

However, for him now, magic weapons of this level no longer arouse much interest.

"The system is helping me fill in the gaps in my knowledge."

Lin Zhu pondered to himself.

"With this Flying Smoke Sword, I have now collected all the magical treasures below the level of the Innate Supreme Treasure."

The atmosphere at the court assembly was exceptionally lively. The fairy Chang'e led the flower fairies through the halls, serving up all sorts of delicacies. The whole scene was even more luxurious than the Peach Banquet.

Lin Zhu noticed that Fairy Ni Chang was also among them. The way she looked at him was full of pride and joy, as if she was even happier than Lin Zhu himself.

"This girl"

Lin Zhu felt a warmth in her heart and winked at her.

The fairy in the rainbow-colored dress blushed instantly and quickly lowered her head to attend to her own business.

The Jade Emperor cleared his throat, and the hall immediately fell silent.

“My dear ministers, just now the army of gods and Buddhas from the Western Paradise pressed in with great force.”

The Jade Emperor's voice echoed in the hall.

"Fortunately, everyone worked together to resolve this crisis."

Lin Zhu suddenly realized why all the immortals looked like they had just won a battle.

But when did he get involved in this standoff? I have absolutely no recollection of it.

"And the greatest contributor this time is none other than Minister Lin."

The Jade Emperor's gaze fell upon Lin Zhu, filled with admiration.

Whoosh! All the gods' eyes were focused on Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu was completely bewildered and was about to ask a question when she suddenly felt her sleeve being gently tugged.

Turning his head, he saw that Fairy Ni Chang had quietly sat down next to him at some point.

"Do not talk."

The Fairy of Rainbows lowered her voice.

“When you were away just now, the Western Heaven suddenly launched an attack. It was the sword energy you left behind that automatically protected its master and deterred them.”

Lin Zhu then realized that it was the sword energy he had casually left behind that had taken effect.

He couldn't help but smile wryly; this blunder had caused quite a stir.
"Immortal Lin is too modest!"

Venus stroked his beard and laughed.

"That sword energy was exquisite and contained the supreme Dao. In all my years of life, this is the first time I have ever seen such a profound sword intent."

"Yeah yeah."

Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, echoed this sentiment.

"As soon as that sword energy appeared, the group of bald monks from the Western Paradise immediately changed their expressions and slunk away."

Lin Zhu felt a little embarrassed by the praise and was about to explain that it was just something she did on a whim when she suddenly felt a warmth in her palm.

Looking down, he saw that the fairy in the rainbow dress had quietly taken his hand without him noticing.

This bold move made Lin Zhu's heart skip a beat.

It's important to know that the Heavenly Court has strict rules, and for male and female deities to hold hands in public is a violation of the Heavenly Laws. The Fairy of Rainbow Robes seemed to realize her impulsiveness, her cheeks instantly turning red to her ears, and she tried to pull her hand away.

Lin Zhu, however, clenched her hand and firmly grasped that soft, boneless little hand in her palm.

"do not move."

He chuckled softly.

"Withdrawing now would attract even more attention."

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes was so embarrassed that she wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground, but looking at Lin Zhu's smiling profile, a sweet feeling welled up in her heart.

She bit her lower lip, but ultimately did not break free.

This scene naturally did not escape the discerning eyes of the immortals.

Strangely, not a single person spoke out in criticism; instead, they all smiled knowingly.

The Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother exchanged a glance, pretending not to see it, and continued.

"Minister Lin has rendered a great service this time, and I have decided..."

Lin Zhu suddenly stood up, took the hand of Fairy Ni Chang, and faced the immortals with composure.

"Your Majesty, the victory over the enemy was the result of the joint efforts of all my colleagues, and I dare not take credit for it."

He spoke sincerely, but he never let go of the fairy's hand.

At first, Fairy Ni Chang tried to struggle, but when she felt the warmth of Lin Zhu's palm, she suddenly felt that nothing else mattered.

No law, no rule, no one's opinion can compare to the happiness of holding hands with the one you love right now.

She raised her head, meeting the gazes of the immortals, no longer looking away.

That stunningly beautiful face radiated an unprecedented glow.

The hall was silent for a moment, then erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"Excellent! Immortal Lin is not only highly skilled, but also humble and polite!"

"The Fairy of Rainbow Robes and the Immortal of the Forest are truly a match made in heaven!"

"It's long overdue!"

Hearing these words, tears welled up in Fairy Ni Chang's eyes.

She used to be so afraid of breaking the heavenly rules and being banished to the mortal world, but now she only feels incredibly at ease.

Lin Zhu sensed her change in mood, gently squeezed her hand, and whispered.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Those five simple words completely put Fairy Ni Chang at ease.

She grasped Lin Zhu's hand in return, and smiled brightly, a smile so radiant that it seemed to illuminate the entire Lingxiao Palace.

Upon seeing this, the Jade Emperor stroked his beard and laughed.

"Since all the immortals have no objections, I will make an exception today. Minister Lin and Fairy Ni Chang are in love, and I grant you permission."

"His Majesty!"

Suddenly, a sharp voice interrupted him.

Everyone turned around and saw an immortal dressed in black robes rushing in.

"This is terrible! Those bald monks from the Western Paradise have returned, this time with eighteen Arhats and four Bodhisattvas, demanding an explanation!"

An uproar immediately erupted inside the hall.

Lin Zhu smiled, released the fairy's hand, and flexed his wrist.

"Looks like my daily check-in reward is going to have to be used before I even have a chance to enjoy it."

The Fairy of Rainbows looked at him with concern.

"you"

"rest assured."

Lin Zhu winked at her.

"This time I'll personally show you what real sword energy is."

After saying that, he strode out of the hall, his back straight as a sword.

The immortals looked at each other in bewilderment, and then followed suit.

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes stood there, watching the figure gradually disappear into the distance, and suddenly smiled.

She lifted her skirt and quickly caught up with him.

Heavenly Laws? Rules? To hell with them! All she wants now is to stay by that man's side, no matter what.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, auspicious clouds swirled and thousands of auspicious wisps of air emanated.

The Jade Emperor sat upright on the golden throne with nine dragons, looking with a smile at Lin Zhu standing in the center of the hall.

The young immortal who had just defeated the Buddhist army of the Western Paradise was now holding the hand of Fairy Ni Chang, looking calm and composed.

"Minister Lin."

The Jade Emperor coughed lightly, his voice unusually gentle.

"The spoils of war paid by the Western Paradise this time are of great value. I hereby grant you the right to choose whatever you wish to take."

Upon hearing this, the immortals in the hall immediately erupted in uproar.

Venus nearly dropped his whisk, and Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, stared wide-eyed.

It should be noted that the Western Paradise has compensated us with 300 million Buddhist soldiers, countless spiritual treasures and elixirs, enough to allow any immortal to establish a power no less than that of the Heavenly Court overnight!
"Your Majesty, this."

The Barefoot Immortal couldn't help but speak up, but was stopped by a look from the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor continued with a smile.

"I will grant you whatever I can give you."

He gave Lin Zhu a meaningful look.

"Even if you want all the spoils and start your own business, I will grant your request."

Upon hearing this, Fairy Ni Chang's small hand trembled slightly in Lin Zhu's palm.

She looked up at her beloved, only to see him smiling, his eyes clear as water, without a trace of greed.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

Lin Zhu bowed respectfully, his voice clear and melodious.

"Your Majesty, I only ask for the two treasures that the Buddha will compensate me with. The rest of the spoils of war should be left to the Heavenly Court to expand its strength."

The hall fell silent. The immortals looked at each other, unable to believe their ears.

"What? Only two items?"

Nezha, the Third Prince, couldn't help but squeeze out from the crowd.

"Brother Lin, do you know the value of those spoils of war?"

Lin Zhu smiled slightly.

"know."

"Then you still"

Nezha scratched his head, looking puzzled.

The Great Emperor Zhaosheng of Mount Heng, the Heavenly Emperor of the Southern Peak, stroked his beard and praised him.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, your righteousness is truly admirable! Such a magnanimous spirit is a model for us all!"

"Yeah yeah!"

The immortals echoed their agreement, their eyes filled with sincere admiration.

The path of cultivation is arduous, and treasures are even more rare and hard to come by, yet Lin Zhu was willing to give up such enormous benefits, a magnanimity that earned their sincere admiration.

Lin Zhu chuckled inwardly as he observed the reactions of the immortals.

He's not some noble and virtuous person; he simply looks down on those things.

Three hundred million Buddhist soldiers? They'd be too much of a burden to carry around.

Three hundred million soldiers? Even a Qiankun bag would take up too much space.

As for those spiritual treasures and elixirs, compared to the Yellow Plum in his hand, they were practically ordinary objects.

The Jade Emperor's eyes showed surprise, which quickly turned into satisfaction.

Although he guessed that Lin Zhu wouldn't be greedy, he didn't expect that the other party would be so considerate of the Heavenly Court.

"Minister Lin."

The Jade Emperor's voice softened slightly.

"You have rendered such a great service. If I only take two treasures, won't people say that I have mistreated my meritorious officials?"

The Queen Mother covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Suddenly, she winked at Lin Zhu and silently said something through her slightly parted red lips.

Lin Zhu could see it clearly; the lip movements were clearly...

"Pick me".

The fairy in the rainbow dress keenly noticed the Queen Mother's gaze, and her little hand unconsciously tightened its grip on Lin Zhu's sleeve.

Lin Zhu's heart stirred, and he suddenly knelt on one knee, his voice loud and clear.

"Since Your Majesty insists, then I humbly request Your Majesty to grant us this marriage!"

"what?!"

The Queen Mother exclaimed in surprise, then realized her mistake and quickly covered half her face with her sleeve, revealing only her affectionate phoenix eyes.

The Jade Emperor was also taken aback, but he quickly recovered and burst into laughter.

"Very well! I grant your permission! Minister Lin and the Queen Mother."

"I wish to marry the Fairy of Rainbow Robes!"

Lin Zhu interrupted the Jade Emperor, his voice as firm as iron.

The hall fell silent once more; even breathing could be heard clearly. (End of Chapter)