I am a fairy in Journey to the West

With the death of Daoist Yushui, the speed at which the Xuan Shui Immortal Realm was conquered greatly accelerated.

The people of Ping Shui Xian Sect had nowhere to escape. Their path to Huang Tu Xian Realm was blocked, and it was too late to turn towards Qing Mu Xian Realm, as heavenly soldiers were everywhere along the way.

At this moment, Daoist Pingshui and the people of Pingshui Immortal Sect are hiding in a desolate realm of Xuanshui Immortal Domain. There are no living beings in this realm, and they don't even have names.

At this moment, the more than 300,000 cultivators of the Ping Shui Immortal Sect realized that they were already trapped.

Should they fight the heavenly soldiers to the death, or seek another way out?
Ping Shui Dao Jun looked at the seven immortal lords before him, all of whom had their heads bowed and remained silent.

The atmosphere was very somber. After an unknown amount of time, an urgent report broke the silence.

A boat owner arrived here and bowed to Daoist Pingshui, saying, "Reporting to Daoist, heavenly soldiers from the Zhechong Camp have appeared outside the boundary."

These words were like a pebble dropped into stagnant water, immediately creating a huge splash, and everyone looked up sharply.

Ping Shui Dao Jun then asked, "How many people are there?"

The boat owner said, "There were only ten people, probably a small team. They didn't come to check; they just stopped outside the boundary for a moment and then left."

Upon hearing this, one of the immortal lords breathed a sigh of relief, "That's great, they definitely haven't discovered us."

Another immortal master asked, "How do you know?"

The immortal lord said, "They must have seen that this realm was desolate and that there could be no living beings, so they just glanced at it as they passed by and left."

Upon hearing the immortal lord's explanation, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

But Ping Shui Dao Jun was startled at this moment, and he immediately said, "Oh no, we've been exposed."

Upon hearing this, all the immortal lords present were taken aback and looked at Daoist Ping Shui, asking, "Daoist Lord, what makes you say this?"

Ping Shui Dao Jun said, "That troop of heavenly soldiers must be the vanguard scouts. Right now, the Zhechong Camp must be searching for our whereabouts. How could these scouts let any world go by? They only stayed outside the boundary for a moment before leaving, which clearly means they discovered our whereabouts. So they didn't come in to alert us, but went back directly to report the news."

The immortal lords were greatly alarmed upon hearing this and immediately stood up, saying, "Immediately pursue and kill that troop of heavenly soldiers; under no circumstances should they be allowed to return."

But Ping Shui Dao Jun said, "No, it's too late. These people who have appeared in the world as Pangu have a special method of communication."

The immortal lords looked at each other, then slumped back down, saying, "If that's how it is, then we shall give up."

Ping Shui Dao Jun took a deep breath and then said, "If you want to protect my Ping Shui Immortal Sect, there is a way."

The immortal lords once again turned their hopeful gazes to Daoist Pingshui, who then spoke: "Surrender."

"What?!" The immortal lords were shocked.

Ping Shui Dao Jun repeated, "If we surrender to the Pangu Manifestation, the Pangu Manifestation will not exterminate our Five Elements Manifestation. The Metal Element Clan is a case in point. Therefore, if we surrender, they will not harm us either."

The immortal lord who spoke first said, "Dao Lord, it is understandable for us to surrender, but you, as a Great Awakened Golden Immortal, would be more formidable if you surrendered to the Dao Ancestors and the Heavenly Dao."

Ping Shui Dao Jun said, "The Dao Ancestors are busy resisting the Dao Ancestors who have appeared in the world from beyond the heavens, and have no time to care about the world within, as for the Heavenly Dao."

A complex look appeared in Ping Shui Dao Jun's eyes, but there were some things he could not say outright, so he could only say, "You will know in the future."

The immortal lords were puzzled. After a brief silence, one of them asked, "So, are we really going to surrender?"

Ping Shui Daojun said, "I surrender! Even if I offend the Heavenly Dao for this, I don't care if I die, as long as I can preserve the lineage of my Ping Shui Immortal Sect."

Upon hearing this, the immortal lords had no further hesitation and bowed in response, saying, "We will respectfully obey the Dao Lord's decree."

Therefore, under the command of Daoist Pingshui, all 300,000+ cultivators of the Pingshui Immortal Sect left this realm and formed a battle formation outside the realm, but not a battle formation, but a collective formation.

As Ping Shui Dao Jun predicted, they had indeed been exposed. Zhe Chong Taiwei Chi Ling personally led 150,000 Zhe Chong Camp Heavenly Army soldiers to this place aboard golden ships and celestial boats.

"Form ranks immediately," Chi Ling ordered. "Another fierce battle is about to begin."

Holy Mother Guiling and General Tianwu immediately accepted the order, but before the Heavenly Army of the Zhechong Camp could set up their formation, a celestial lord carrying a white flag flew over from the opposite side.

"Grand Commandant, look, it's a white flag." General Tianwu immediately pointed to the Immortal Lord in front of him and said to Chiling.

Chi Ling frowned and looked into the distance. She saw that the person holding the white flag had already flown to a stop nine thousand miles away from the golden warship.

Then Chi Ling heard a voice enter her ears: "Daoist Ping Shui, along with all the immortal cultivators of the Ping Shui Immortal Sect, are here, wishing to descend and allow Pangu to appear in the world."

The voice relayed this message three times in a row, leaving Akaya and the others astonished.

But just a moment later, General Tianwu said with great joy, "Grand Commandant, Daoist Pingshui wants to surrender! This is the first Great Awakened Golden Immortal to surrender voluntarily since our Heavenly Army attacked the Five Elements in the world."

Even the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit couldn't hide her excitement; killing a Great Awakened Golden Immortal and subduing a Great Awakened Golden Immortal are completely different concepts.

However, the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit remained calm, only reminding Chi Ling, "Grand Commandant, we must be cautious about this matter and guard against any traps."

Chi Ling nodded, and then sent Gui Ling Shengmu to deliver the message.

General Tianwu was originally a celestial general of the Heavenly Court, and he was extremely skilled in commanding large-scale celestial battles, but his own cultivation and magical power were not strong.

If General Tianwu is sent there, and there is any trickery involved, then Daoist Pingshui can kill him in the blink of an eye.

But the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit is different. Her true form is a tortoise carrying a turtle, and her own defense is extremely strong. It is not a problem for her to withstand the full force of a Great Awakening Golden Immortal.

This is because after the incident of Yu Shui Dao Jun's feigned surrender, Chi Ling changed her carefree style and became more cautious in her actions.

Then, the Holy Mother Guiling arrived in front of the Ping Shui Immortal Sect and said, "Grand Commandant, please invite Daoist Ping Shui to speak on the Heavenly Boat."

Upon hearing this, all the immortal lords present changed their expressions and looked at Daoist Ping Shui.

Although Grand Commandant Chi Ling was not a Great Awakening Golden Immortal, he had the strength to kill one. If Daoist Ping Shui was killed on this trip, they would have no hope or support.

At this moment, a celestial master took the initiative to say, "I am the first celestial master of the Ping Shui Immortal Sect. May I go to the meeting on behalf of Dao Jun?"

“No,” said the Holy Mother Guiling. “It must be Lord Pingshui who goes.”

The Immortal Lord was taken aback upon hearing this, and turned to look at Daoist Ping Shui, only to see Daoist Ping Shui take the initiative to step forward. "Alright, please lead the way, fellow Daoist."

"Daojun!" the immortal lords behind him hurriedly called out.

Daoist Pingshui stopped everyone and said, "Things have come to this point, there is no need to worry. If we succeed, we can preserve the lineage of my Pingshui Immortal Sect; if we fail, we will all die together."

Upon hearing this, the immortal lords immediately fell silent and retreated.

A moment later, on the golden warship, in a side hall of the Grand Commandant's mansion, Chi Ling sat opposite Daoist Ping Shui and pushed a cup of spiritual tea towards him. Daoist Ping Shui picked up the tea, took a sip, and then said, "Good tea."

Chi Ling said, "There's no reason to serve bad tea to guests."

Ping Shui Dao Jun put down his teacup and smiled, "Now that we have surrendered to the appearance of Pangu, I wonder how the Grand Commandant will deal with us?"

Chi Ling looked at Ping Shui Dao Jun in surprise, "Dispose of them? I have no right to dispose of you, that's a matter for the Chen Huan Jade Palace."

Ping Shui Dao Jun asked, "Is the Dust Realm Jade Palace the highest authority in the world as Pangu appeared?"

“No,” Chi Ling said, “the Lingxiao Palace is the one.”

Ping Shui Dao Jun did not understand the power structure of Pangu's appearance in the world, so he simply nodded and asked, "Then can we save our lives?"

Akaya found it strange that Ping Shui Dao Jun would ask such a question. She simply said, "Didn't you surrender to save your lives?"

“Of course,” Ping Shui Dao Jun asked, “I would like the Grand Commandant to give me a promise.”

"What promise?" Akaya asked.

Ping Shui Daojun said, "If you want to kill people, just kill me and spare the people of my Ping Shui Immortal Sect."

Chi Ling almost burst out laughing. She looked at Ping Shui Dao Jun and said, "Dao Jun, you're overthinking it. You've done a good deed by surrendering. Not only will you not be killed, but you'll also be rewarded."

"A reward to me?" Daoist Ping Shui stood there, somewhat puzzled.

When they first appeared in the world, they destroyed the Xuanfa Heavenly Dao, the Xushi Heavenly Dao, and attacked the Fenglei Heavenly Dao, almost annihilating them all without leaving a single one alive.

Therefore, in his view, it was already a great mercy that Pangu was able to accept their surrender, not enslave them, and not exterminate them, so why should he be rewarded?
“I don’t understand,” said Ping Shui Dao Jun, shaking his head.

Chi Ling said, "If you don't understand, that's fine. You'll understand when the time comes."

After saying that, Chi Ling said to Ping Shui Dao Jun, "You are the only Great Awakening Golden Immortal left in the Xuan Shui Immortal Realm. You can lead your clansmen back to the Tian Qing Realm. After things have settled down, you can come with me to see the Grand Envoy."

Ping Shui Dao Jun first bowed in thanks, then asked, "Who is the Grand Envoy?"

Chi Ling laughed and said, "The Great Sage Equal to Heaven."

Lingbai Realm, overseeing the Qitian Holy Palace, Tianqi Grand Hall.

Ping Shui Dao Jun first paid a grand salute to Sun Wukong, who sat cross-legged on the futon with a smile, and told him to rise and offered him a seat.

Ping Shui Dao Jun bowed in thanks and then sat down in front of the seat that had been offered to him.

"The Daoist Lord's voluntary surrender has averted a bloody conflict; his merit is truly immense," Sun Wukong said with a smile.

Ping Shui Dao Jun quickly bowed and said, "I am ashamed."

Ping Shui Dao Jun truly respected Sun Wukong, after all, he had witnessed Sun Wukong's strength more than once, and this was a being who could instantly kill a Great Awakening Golden Immortal!
Sun Wukong smiled faintly and said, "I have already prepared a celestial banquet in my manor to celebrate your success. You can stay here for a few more days before returning to the Heavenly Purity Realm. I will personally go to congratulate you when the Jade Palace of the Mortal Realm bestows its rewards."

Ping Shui Dao Jun rose and bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Great Sage."

When the news of the Five Elements' appearance in the world, a Great Enlightened Golden Immortal surrendered voluntarily, the entire Jambudvipa world was once again in an uproar after it was published in the Human World Gazette.

That's a Great Enlightened Golden Immortal! In the Jambudvipa world, he'd be a Buddha!

Even such a powerful being surrendered voluntarily, which shows how powerful Pangu's appearance in the world was. The immortal cultivators in the world who appeared to be Pangu were naturally honored.

Meanwhile, inside the Jade Palace of the Dust Realm on Mount Buzhou, the True Immortal Fire Spirit, carrying Sun Wukong's report of merit, came to the Lingtai Palace to pay homage to Zhuang Yan.

"Your Majesty," True Immortal Huo Ling bowed and said, "The report on our victory in the attack on the Xuan Shui Immortal Realm has arrived."

Xiuhuang Tongzi took the memorial from Huoling Zhenxian and presented it to Zhuang Yan as he walked up the palace steps.

Zhuang Yan didn't even need to look at it; he knew the entire contents with a thought. Afterward, he placed the memorial on the table and asked the Fire Spirit Immortal, "Have the regulations for the conferment of rewards been finalized?"

"I've got it." True Immortal Huo Ling took out another set of regulations and presented it to Zhuang Yan. Zhuang Yan read it carefully and then nodded, saying, "The rewards can be granted accordingly."

Huo Ling Zhenxian bowed and accepted the decree, then asked, "How should we reward Ping Shui Daojun for his voluntary surrender? Your Majesty, please decide."

Zhuang Yan laughed and said, "Since you are the first Great Awakening Golden Immortal to surrender, why not be generous and change the Xuan Shui Immortal Domain to the 'Water Spirit Realm'? Confer the title of Ping Shui Daojun as the 'Water Spirit True King', a third-rank immortal official of the Upper Yuan, and establish the Water Spirit True Mansion to take charge of all political and military affairs of the Water Spirit Realm."

Fire Spirit Immortal was full of surprise, "He's already been appointed a True King? I'm afraid many of the Heavenly Army camps of the Five Elements in the world will be dissatisfied."

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "I hereby appoint Heavenly General 'Bi Zhen' as the 'Minister of the Water Spirit Realm' to assist Daoist Ping Shui in managing the political and military affairs of the Water Spirit Realm. I hereby appoint Heavenly General 'Bi Huo' as the 'Inspector General' of the Water Spirit Realm to wield the power of inspection within the Water Spirit Realm."

Fire Spirit Immortal immediately understood Zhuang Yan's intention. She smiled and said, "Your subject understands. All the immortal officials of the Water Spirit True Palace will be people who are the reincarnations of Pangu."

Zhuang Yan nodded slightly, then issued a golden edict that landed before the Fire Spirit Immortal. "Go."

Fire Spirit Immortal stood up. At this moment, Xiuhuang Boy returned the two memorials. Fire Spirit Immortal took the memorials and bowed, saying, "Your subject obeys the decree."

After the Fire Spirit Immortal departed, Zhuang Yan addressed Xiu Huang Boy, saying, "Summon the Illusionary Fairy to an audience."

"Yes." Xiu Huang Tongzi bowed and accepted the order, then walked out of the main hall with his whisk in his arms.

Soon after, Xiuhuang Boy brought the trembling Fairy Disenchantment to the hall.

"Your humble servant, Jinghuan, pays respects to Your Majesty the Great Emperor of Shenxiao." Upon seeing Zhuang Yan, the Fairy Jinghuan immediately bowed deeply in reverence.

Zhuang Yan smiled and said, "I have not convicted you, so there is no need for you to call yourself a criminal. Rise and have a seat."

Fairy Jinghuan quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." After rising, she walked to the sandalwood chair that had been offered to her and sat down.

Zhuang Yan looked at Fairy Jinghuan and smiled, "As a female immortal, you have never had any experience in governing. The appointment of you as the head of the Intelligence Department was only temporary. I also know that you are not talented in this area."

Although Zhuang Yan denied her ability to govern, Fairy Jinghuan breathed a sigh of relief. Since Zhuang Yan said so, he certainly wouldn't punish her severely.

"Alright then," Zhuang Yan said to Fairy Disenchantment, "I won't punish you. You can go to the Jade Palace and work as a 'Chengwu Lang' for True Person Wangshu, helping him manage the Jade Palace."

Fairy Jinghuan was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. She hadn't expected Zhuang Yan to not punish her at all, not even with the lightest penalty of a deduction from her salary.

The Fairy Disenchantment was deeply moved. With tears in her eyes, she rose, knelt down, and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your mercy. From now on, I will work diligently and wholeheartedly to assist the True Man Wangshu, and I will never fail Your Majesty's kindness."

Zhuang Yan smiled faintly and simply waved his sleeve, saying, "Go."

Fairy Disenchantment kowtowed three times, then rose and took her leave. (End of Chapter)