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

"Five hundred years have passed. Finally, the time has come when the star power is abundant, Sha Wujing. The journey to the West is about to begin, and I am the 'gift' that the Western Paradise gives to the pilgrims, hahaha!"

Amidst the laughter, Sha Wujing felt his soul tremble and his consciousness gradually blurred.

At the last moment, he used all his strength to carve the word "Caution" on the rocks on the shore, and then his eyes were completely replaced by scarlet.

On the roof of the royal palace of Baoxiang Kingdom, Kui Mulang drank alone, gazing blankly at the starry rain.

Suddenly, he dropped the wine jug and burst into tears like a child.

"Baihua, Baihua, did you see that? This is Star Power!"

He reached out his hand, trembling, and caught the starlight.

"Lin Yushen promised me that as long as we complete this mission, he can clear our names. Five hundred years have passed, and I have finally waited for this day!"

Starlight gathered in his palm, transforming into a sparkling flower.

Kui Mulang held it carefully, as if it were the most precious treasure.

"Report"

A little demon came running in a panic.

"Your Majesty, a large number of Buddhist soldiers have been discovered at the border!"

Kui Mulang's eyes sharpened, all gentleness vanished, replaced by a fierce killing intent.

"court death!"

He suddenly stood up, and the phantom of a wolf's head appeared behind him.

"Send the order: the entire army is on high alert! After I have driven off these bald monks, I will return to Heaven to report!"

In the Western Paradise, the lotus pond has dried up, and the golden lotuses are no more.

The Buddha sat solemnly on a simple stone platform, his once dignified appearance now bearing a more ferocious look due to the missing finger and the loss of his lotus throne.

Guanyin Bodhisattva arrived standing on a broken lotus platform and bowed to report.

"Buddha, something strange has happened in the human world. Many believers in the Buddhist kingdom of India have begun to cultivate star power and know that this is a gift from the Heavenly Court."

"Humph!"

The Buddha snorted coldly, and the stone platform trembled slightly.

"You old Jade Emperor, what a cunning scheme!"

Guanyin looked worried.

"Should we suppress the news and prohibit the people of the Buddhist Kingdom from discussing this matter?"

"Block? How do we block it?"

Golden light shone in the Buddha's eyes.

"This is a calculated move! The Jade Emperor's liberation of the stars and celestial bodies serves three purposes: first, to win over Lin Zhu; second, to weaken the West; and third, to enhance the prestige of the Heavenly Court. It's a cunning scheme!"

As he spoke, Buddha suddenly frowned and shifted his body uncomfortably. His buttocks ached from sitting for too long.

The thought that the Golden Lotus of Merit she had lost was taken by Lin Zhu made her so angry that her chest tightened and she almost vomited blood.

Seeing this, Guanyin quickly changed the subject.

"Should we react to the Heavenly Court's actions?"

Buddha waved his hand wearily.

"No need. You should go and enlighten Sun Wukong and the White Dragon Horse. The journey to the West must begin as scheduled."

He rubbed his temples.

"Go ahead, let me have some peace and quiet."

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, a vast expanse of purple mist, like a dragon, swirled above the nine-tiered dome, illuminating the entire palace as if it were a crystal fairyland.

The Jade Emperor sat in the head seat, and with a light touch of his fingertip, the purple aura transformed into millions of stars that fell from the sky, each one carrying the unique noble radiance of an emperor.

"Your Majesty's 'Auspicious Purple Qi Coming from the East' technique is becoming increasingly exquisite."

The Queen Mother of the West turned her phoenix eyes slightly, and with a light stroke of her golden hairpin, a dazzling Milky Way stretched across the hall.

"On such a joyous day, how could we miss the scene of the Magpie Bridge meeting?"

The immortals in the hall were immediately in an uproar.

Countless magpie phantoms danced in the Milky Way, their beauty intertwined with the purple stars, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

"My dear, wait a minute!"

The resounding voice of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak rang out. This revered god who governs the Five Sacred Mountains waved his sleeves, and countless illusory mountain images condensed in the hall, transforming into crystal-clear jade tables and chairs.

"When newlyweds are about to have their wedding ceremony, they should have a place to settle down."

Not to be outdone, the Flower Fairy, with a gentle wave of her slender hand, caused thousands of exotic flowers and rare herbs to bloom out of thin air.

Nine-colored peonies exude fragrance, thousand-year-old lingzhi mushrooms emit auspicious energy, and the legendary Jade Pool golden lotus sways gracefully by the Milky Way.

"Your enthusiasm makes it seem as if my Ministry of Water Affairs has been negligent."

The four Dragon Kings of the Seas laughed loudly, and four water dragons flew out from their sleeves, circling in the palace.

The flowing water sometimes turned into a thin mist, and sometimes condensed into ice crystals, making the entire wedding scene look like a dream.

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, the Heavenly King of Growth stared wide-eyed at the jade steps of the water dragon extending to his feet, and nudged the Heavenly King of Wide Eyes beside him.

"Brother, we've been guarding this gate for thousands of years, have we ever seen a wedding venue so grand that the South Heavenly Gate is practically included?"

The Heavenly King Guangmu stroked his chin.

"We didn't have to wait this long even at the last Peach Banquet. Venus has arrived!"

An old immortal with white hair and beard, holding a jade book, arrived on auspicious clouds, his voice as loud as a bell.

"The auspicious hour is approaching; all the immortals return to their positions."

The Lingxiao Palace fell silent immediately.

Venus descended upon the high platform in front of the palace, and the jade tablet moved without wind, radiating boundless golden light.

May good fortune arrive and bless the newlyweds with lasting happiness!

"May the God of Prosperity bestow upon the newcomer a prosperous official career!"

"May the God of Longevity grant the newlyweds a life as long as the heavens!"

Three ancient immortals arrived together, their magical treasures emitting three auspicious rays of red, gold, and green light, which intertwined to form a giant "囍" character on the roof of the hall.

The immortals applauded, and some fairy maidens couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"The last time I saw the three elders bestow blessings at the same time was when Sun Wukong returned from his pilgrimage!"

Venus continued to announce the names.

"The True Lord of Fire Virtue of the Southern Mars has arrived."

A ball of crimson flame crashed into the hall, transforming into a majestic divine general in red robes and with red hair.

He held a pair of fire jades in his palms and said loudly.

"This is formed from the essence of the Fire Spirit; it can ward off all evil when worn by newlyweds!"

After saying this, he threw the fire jade towards the altar, where it transformed into two phoenixes with intertwined necks in mid-air, eliciting gasps of amazement.

"The God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming, has arrived!"

Gold ingots rained down as the black tiger carried the brocade-clad deity through the air.

Zhao Gongming stroked his beard and smiled.

"I won't embarrass myself with such common things. This pair of 'lovebirds' can transform into countless treasures at will, and can be given to newlyweds to play with."

The most unexpected thing was the appearance of the Old Mother of Lishan.

This reclusive master arrived riding a blue phoenix, and with a light wave of his whisk, countless illusions appeared in the hall.

"I have been in seclusion for a thousand years, but today I am making an exception and coming out of seclusion."

Her voice was gentle and warm.

"This perfect couple once helped me resolve a karmic debt, and they specially gifted me a 'Three Lives Mirror' that can reflect my past and present lives."

Suddenly, the purple aura intensified, and all the immortals turned their heads.

Nine golden dragons pulled a magnificent jade chariot that soared through the air, with the Ziwei Emperor seated atop it, followed by the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper.

"The Four Emperors are busy with official duties, so they have specially ordered me to offer my congratulations on their behalf."

With a wave of his hand, the Ziwei Emperor transformed the hallway into a dazzling galaxy, with golden lotus buds ready to bloom.

"This road is named 'Xinghan Yin' (Starry River Guide), wishing the newlyweds to be like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, together forever."

Venus wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead and muttered to himself.

"Goodness gracious, this is even grander than the Queen Mother of the West's birthday celebration!"

He then raised his voice.

"The auspicious time has arrived; the newlyweds may enter."

At the end of the Star River Passage, two figures slowly emerged.

The man on the left is dressed in a black and gold formal suit, with mountains, rivers, sun and moon embroidered on the hem, and a jade belt adorned with stars at his waist.

He had an exceptionally handsome face, yet his brows held a cynical smile; he was none other than Lin Zhu, who had become famous throughout the three realms in recent years.

"Look! That's Lin Zhu, who broke through the thirty-three heavens with his mortal body!"

One of the earth immortals excitedly tugged at his companion's sleeve.

"I heard that he even braved the Eight Trigrams Furnace in the Tushita Palace to try and win the heart of Fairy Ni Chang!"

The woman on the right is wearing a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, with a snow-white wedding dress embroidered with a pattern of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix in gold thread.

As she moved with light, graceful steps, it seemed as if flowing clouds were floating on the hem of her skirt. Although her face was covered by a veil, her eyes were enough to make the stars pale in comparison.

"The Fairy of Rainbow Robes truly lives up to her reputation."

One of the star deities was so stunned that he tilted his jade cup, spilling the fine wine all over himself without even realizing it.

The moment the two stepped onto the Milky Way, golden lotuses bloomed one after another. Lin Zhu suddenly stopped and, in full view of everyone, plucked a golden lotus and gently tucked it behind his partner's ear.

"you"

The fairy in her flowing robes blushed at the tips of her ears, and her cherry lips moved slightly beneath her veil.

"All the immortals are watching."

The Jade Pool is a fairyland, shrouded in auspicious clouds.

Today is the wedding day of Immortal Lord Linzhu and Fairy Nishang. All the immortals have already gathered together, with peaches and immortal wine laid out on the jade table, and celestial music echoing through the nine heavens.

"The Fairy in Rainbow Robes Has Arrived"

As the celestial attendant gave a greeting, mist filled the entrance to the Jade Pool, and a graceful figure walked slowly towards it with lotus-like steps.

All the immortals held their breath in unison.

The fairy in the rainbow dress was dressed in a blue and green robe, with silver thread patterns embroidered on the hem, which shimmered like a galaxy under the fairy light.

Her pleated skirt, adorned with scattered floral patterns, misty water, and green grass, swayed gently with her steps, like rippling blue waves.

The light blue veil draped over her shoulders fluttered in the wind, revealing glimpses of her slender shoulders and waist.

"This"

The peach in the barefoot immortal's hand fell "plop" onto the jade table.

"I have lived for eight thousand years and have never seen such a beauty."

The flower basket in the hands of the Flower Fairy tilted, scattering petals all over the ground without her noticing.

"Sister Ni Chang is so beautiful today that she seems otherworldly."

The fairy in the rainbow dress had shoulders like those of a sculpted figure, a waist as slender as a silken thread, and skin as white as snow; every step she took seemed to create a lotus flower.

She lowered her head slightly, her breath as delicate as an orchid, adding to her ethereal beauty.

Beside her, Xiao Qiong, who was lifting the hem of her skirt, hopped around like a little elf.

Xiao Qiong wore a pure white dress, held a black rabbit doll in her arms, and her cream-colored long hair was tied into pigtails, with a black bow swaying gently with her movements.

She blinked her clear, large eyes and curiously looked around at the immortals.

"My goodness, who is this fairy?"

The fairy in red among the Seven Fairies covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise.

How can he be so cute?

"I heard she is the adopted daughter of Immortal Lord Lin Zhu."

The fairy in blue stared intently at Xiao Qiong.

"Those eyes are just like the morning dew."

The gazes of all the immortals shifted back and forth between Fairy Ni Chang and Xiao Qiong, and exclamations of praise rose and fell.

The Queen Mother of the West sat on her high seat, watching this scene with displeasure in her eyes.

Just then, the entrance to Yaochi suddenly fell silent.

All the immortals stopped talking and turned their gazes in unison in the same direction.

Lin Zhuxianjun, dressed in a crescent-white brocade robe, walked slowly towards them.

He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, and moved with the lightness of flowing clouds.

Her face was like finely carved white jade, with beautiful features but no trace of femininity; instead, it exuded a cool and aloof air.

He was like a bright moon in the sky, its gentle glow impossible to ignore.

"This"

The jade cup in the hands of the Ziwei Emperor shattered with a "crack," and the wine soaked his snow-white sleeves.

He looked down and suddenly ripped the sleeve off with a "rip".

"What do you mean by this, Brother Ziwei?"

Venus, standing to the side, asked in astonishment.

Emperor Ziwei smiled bitterly.

"Wearing white in front of Lin Zhu would be nothing short of humiliating."

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden and the Hundred Flowers Fairy exchanged a glance and sighed simultaneously.

"I originally thought that the Ziwei Emperor was the most handsome man in the Three Realms."

"Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden said in a low voice."

"Only today do I truly understand what it means to be 'there are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens'."

The Flower Fairy nodded.

"Lin Zhuxianjun's beauty lies not in her appearance, but in her bone structure."

That aloof and otherworldly air of hers is unparalleled in the world.

The Queen Mother looked at Lin Zhu, and the golden phoenix hairpin in her hand was unconsciously bent.

She recalled how her advances to Lin Zhu had been politely rejected, and her heart ached even more.

The Barefoot Immortal laughed heartily, patting his smooth, bare belly.

"In my opinion, young friend Lin Zhu is just as good as me!"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals burst into laughter, instantly easing the tense atmosphere.

The Jade Emperor sat on his dragon throne, looking at the beautiful couple below him, his eyes revealing a rare tenderness.

"How wonderful it would be if this were my child."

Venus stepped forward at the opportune moment and waved his whisk.

"The auspicious time has arrived. The newlyweds shall now perform the wedding ceremony!"

The celestial music suddenly changed, from melodious to festive.

Lin Zhu and Fairy Ni Chang smiled at each other and walked hand in hand toward the center of the Jade Pool.

"First bow to Heaven and Earth."

The two bowed deeply to the sea of ​​clouds outside the Jade Pool.

The fairy's pleated skirt spread out like flower petals, and Lin Zhu's moon-white brocade robe fluttered in the wind, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

"Bowing to the sun and moon twice."

He turned and bowed to the golden wheel of the sun and moon hanging above the Jade Pool.

Xiao Qiong stood obediently to the side, her little hands tightly holding the rabbit doll, her big eyes full of joy.

"Husband and wife bow to each other."

Lin Zhu and Fairy Ni Chang stood facing each other, gazing at one another.

Lin Zhu's usually aloof eyes were now filled with tenderness, while Fairy Ni Chang's cheeks were slightly flushed and her eyes were brimming with tears.

As they bowed their heads in prayer, their hair touched lightly in the air before separating again.

"woo"

Nezha suddenly started sobbing, and the gold brick fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"So touching."

Emperor Zhaosheng looked at him helplessly.

"Little Nezha, what are you doing?"

"I hope Brother Lin Zhu and Sister Ni Chang will have ten or eight children!"

Nezha wiped away his tears and said loudly.

"No, twenty!"

The immortals burst into laughter.

Emperor Zhaosheng took the opportunity to get closer to Nezha.

"Since you like kids so much, why don't we just make do with each other?"

Nezha immediately jumped three zhang away.

"Get lost! Who wants to associate with an old scoundrel like you!"

Before the laughter subsided, a clear and melodious phoenix cry suddenly echoed from beyond the heavens, resounding throughout the nine heavens.

The oppressive power contained in that voice sent shivers down the spines of all the immortals.

"This is."

The Jade Emperor suddenly stood up.

The Ziwei Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West also rose from their seats and looked up at the sky in shock.

The clouds on the horizon were dyed golden red, and a colossal creature came hurtling through the sky.

It was a phoenix engulfed in blazing flames, its wingspan reaching a hundred feet, each feather as if carved from the purest ruby, refracting brilliant light in the sunlight.

"Pureblood Phoenix!"

Venus cried out in alarm.

The phoenix circled down and transformed into human form a hundred feet away from the Jade Pool.

A woman dressed in a golden and red feathered robe floated down, a flame emblem between her brows, and her eyes shone as brightly as molten gold.

"Xuantian Fire Phoenix Jin Ning, by order of the Goddess Nuwa, has come to congratulate Immortal Lord Lin Zhu on his wedding."

Her voice was as clear and melodious as a phoenix's cry, echoing throughout the entire Jade Pool.

Upon hearing this, all the immortals paled in shock. (End of Chapter)