Primordial Era: A man at the mouth of the Guanjiang River marries the Third Holy Mother.

The path of reincarnation appeared outside the Thirty-Three Heavens, with six beams of ghostly light alternating and flowing.

Lingzhu stood in Nuwa Palace, having changed out of his usual Taoist robe, his body now bare.

He didn't take much with him.

Apart from a red pearl bestowed by Nuwa, all that remains is the undying Dao heart deep within the primordial spirit.

Nuwa personally escorted him to the palace gate, the wind lifting the hem of her dress.

Lingzhuzi turned around, took one last look at the Nuwa Palace where she had lived for countless millennia, and solemnly bowed.

"Your Majesty, I don't know when I will be able to return to serve you after this journey."

"Those who survive the tribulation will naturally return," Nuwa said calmly. "Those who don't survive need not return."

Lingzhuzi stiffened and raised her head.

"Your Majesty, what you're saying..."

"When has the primordial world ever shown any mercy?" Nuwa looked at him, her gaze devoid of any jest. "When you go to be human, you will meet many people and hear many things. Some will praise you, some will curse you, and some will deceive you."

"Remember, don't let anyone's words cloud your judgment, or you'll be the one who suffers."

Lingzhu was startled and nodded emphatically.

"This disciple has remembered."

Yuanshi Tianzun raised his hand and a scene of a city appeared in front of the Reincarnation Passage.

The city walls were tall, the soldiers were heavily armed, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the air.

In the city stands the Li Mansion, above which hovers a cluster of Yin Shang aura, faintly resembling the shapes of dragons and tigers.

"You will be reborn as Li Jing's third son," said Yuanshi Tianzun. "After entering the mortal world, I will temporarily seal away your magical foundation. When the time is right, you will naturally awaken again."

Lingzhuzi asked, "Sage, after I enter the mortal world, should I become a disciple of the Chan Sect?"

"Your own destiny awaits you." Yuanshi Tianzun did not say it explicitly, but only repeated, "Remember, first, survive."

Lingzhu asked no further questions.

"Disciple understands."

He turned around and bowed deeply again in the direction of Nuwa.

"Your Majesty, this disciple is leaving."

Nuwa raised her hand and waved it, and a gentle ray of divine light descended upon him.

"Go."

Lingzhu's primordial spirit was lifted by celestial light and slowly floated into the cycle of reincarnation. The red pearl transformed into a stream of light, following closely behind.

The passage then closed, and peace returned to the area beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Nuwa stood still, but her gaze did not leave.

She knew that Lingzhuzi's trip would draw her into the conflict between the Shang Dynasty and Xiqi, create karma with the disciples of the three religions, and possibly even lead to a direct conflict with Chen Changsheng.

Once the curtain rises on the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, who can truly remain uninvolved?

"Senior Brother Yuanshi, how far do you intend to push this chess piece?"

Nuwa murmured to herself, her figure slowly disappearing before the palace gate.

***

After spending a few moments with his family, Chen Changsheng took his leave.

He left Yao Ji's residence, preparing to descend to the mortal realm to find a true paradise for his grand wedding ten years later.

Just as he was about to tear through space, a peaceful celestial light came from behind him.

"Your Majesty, please wait."

Chen Changsheng turned around and saw Taibai Jinxing holding a whisk, walking quickly towards him with a big smile on his face.

"What brings you here, Star Lord?"

Venus bowed respectfully before hurriedly speaking, "Your Majesty, the Heavenly Emperor requests your presence."

Chen Changsheng felt a little strange.

My uncle just delivered his congratulatory gift, so why is he summoning me privately again? Does he have some secret treasure to give me?

He didn't ask any further questions and nodded, "Thank you for leading the way, Star Lord."

The two of them, one in front of the other, soon arrived at the Lingxiao Palace.

Chen Changsheng stepped into the hall and saw the Jade Emperor sitting alone on the dragon throne. The hall was empty, as if he had been waiting for him.

He stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Chen Changsheng greets the Jade Emperor."

Haotian stood up from the dragon throne, waved at him, and smiled with a hint of annoyance.

"Hey kid, there are no outsiders here, why are you calling me the Jade Emperor?"

Chen Changsheng readily agreed and immediately changed his tune, a smile appearing on his face.

"Yes, Uncle."

He then asked, "I wonder why my uncle summoned me here?"

Haotian's smile faded, and his expression turned serious.

"Just now, Yuanshi Tianzun went to the sacred site of Nuwa."

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng's eyes narrowed instantly.

Haotian continued, "He didn't stay in Nuwa's Palace for long. But no sooner had he left than the Sage Nuwa personally intervened and sent her eldest disciple, Lingzhuzi, into the cycle of reincarnation."

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng's mind raced.

The reincarnation of Lingzhuzi?

Doesn't that mean Nezha is about to be born?

He almost burst out laughing inside.

O Primordial Celestial Venerable, all the pawns you painstakingly laid out have, in the end, served only to benefit me.

Li Jing's first two sons from Chen Tang Pass, Jin Zha and Mu Zha, had already been recruited by him. Where could this third son possibly go?

I wonder what expression Yuanshi Tianzun will have on his face when he discovers that the person he carefully arranged to face this calamity calls his disciple "master".

It's going to be amazing.

Chen Changsheng chuckled inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, suppressing these thoughts.

He looked at Haotian, cupped his hands in greeting, and asked, "By the way, Uncle, do you know where Penglai Immortal Island is?"

Haotian was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Penglai Immortal Island?"

He shook his head slightly, his expression somewhat solemn: "This place only exists in ancient legends. It is said to be a top-level Daoist temple formed from fragments of the origin of heaven and earth after the primordial world was shattered. The secrets of heaven are not revealed, and even sages cannot deduce its location."

A hint of doubt flashed in Haotian's eyes.

Why are you asking this?

Chen Changsheng said frankly, "My wedding with Chan'er is scheduled for ten years from now. I want to find this place as our future Taoist temple and hold our wedding there."

"good!"

Upon hearing this, Haotian's eyes lit up, and he slammed his hand on the armrest of the dragon throne.

"Okay, okay!"

If Chen Changsheng were to marry Yang Chan and establish his Daoist temple on the immortal island he had found, then his relationship with the Heavenly Court would be completely severed.

This is a tremendous good thing for him and for the entire Heavenly Court.

Haotian was overjoyed, but he reminded her, "However, Penglai Island is just a legend, and it may not be easy to find."

Chen Changsheng bid farewell to Haotian and left the Heavenly Court.

With one step, his figure traversed endless space and landed directly on the shore of the East China Sea.

Chentang Pass.

When Chen Changsheng appeared in front of the General's Mansion, Li Jing, who was inspecting the defenses, was startled and quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.

"This humble general, Li Jing, pays his respects to the Imperial Preceptor!"

Just then, two figures rushed out of the mansion.

They were two spirited young men who, upon seeing Chen Changsheng, immediately showed expressions of immense respect and excitement.

"Disciple greets Master!"

It was Jinzha and Muzha.

Chen Changsheng glanced over and nodded slightly in his heart.

These two are indeed people with great fortune; after only a dozen years of cultivation, they have both become celestial immortals.