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

As soon as Chen Changsheng landed, two incredibly powerful auras flew out from the main halls on both sides of the dojo and instantly arrived in front of him.

On the left is a man wearing a nine-colored brocade robe with an exceptionally handsome face. Behind him, five-colored divine light flows continuously. He is none other than Kong Xuan, the first peacock in the world and a powerful figure in the early stage of Quasi-Saint!

The man on the right, dressed in an ancient imperial robe, with a dignified and composed face, surrounded by a pure and profound aura of a human emperor, is none other than the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, one of the three emperors of the human race!

In his search for the whereabouts of Penglai Immortal Island, Chen Changsheng specifically inquired with the Yellow Emperor.

The Yellow Emperor did not know the exact location of Penglai, so he suggested that he go to Huoyun Cave to ask Emperor Fuxi for the method of deduce the Eight Trigrams of the Primordial Era.

Now that Chen Changsheng has returned, the Yellow Emperor and Kong Xuan naturally noticed the commotion immediately and showed up to greet him.

The two men stared at Chen Changsheng, their pupils shrinking sharply.

They could clearly sense that Chen Changsheng's aura was even more vast and unpredictable than before he left Chaoge. Standing in front of him, they even felt their souls being suppressed by an invisible, mighty force!

The Yellow Emperor stepped forward first, cupped his hands, and asked:

"Chang Sheng, on this journey to the East Sea, have you been able to find the legendary Penglai Island?"

Kong Xuan also stood to one side, his eyes fixed on Chen Changsheng.

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng smiled broadly and nodded, saying:

"Thanks to the blessings of Emperor Fuxi and Emperor Xuanyuan, this trip to the East Sea went very smoothly."

"The three immortal islands of Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou have now been completely taken into my hands and refined into my private dojo."

As soon as he finished speaking, the backyard dojo fell silent.

The Yellow Emperor gasped, unable to hide the astonishment on his face.

"Okay! Okay!"

"Since the beginning of time, the three islands of Penglai have been hidden outside the Heavenly Dao, and countless powerful beings have searched for them for countless eons but have returned empty-handed."

"I never imagined they would all fall into your hands today, young friend. What incredible luck!"

Congratulations, young friend!

The Yellow Emperor exclaimed in sincere praise.

Kong Xuan, standing to the side, was even more excited and bowed deeply in respect:

"Congratulations, Master, on obtaining this supreme sacred site!"

As the deputy chief steward of the Law Enforcement Heavenly God Temple under Chen Changsheng, Kong Xuan believed that the stronger Chen Changsheng became and the more trump cards he had, the brighter the future would be for his followers.

Chen Changsheng waved his hand, indicating that the two did not need to be so polite.

He walked to the stone table under the pavilion, sat down, picked up the immortal tea on the table, took a sip, and glanced at the Yellow Emperor and Kong Xuan.

"During my seclusion in the East Sea, did anything change within the Great Shang Dynasty?"

Upon hearing this, the Yellow Emperor's expression turned slightly solemn, and he walked to the opposite side of the stone table and sat down.

"Everything is stable within the Great Shang Dynasty. Zi Shou has been diligently cultivating the 'Human Emperor Scripture,' and now his physical body and magical power have both broken through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal level. The capital's fortune is as solid as a rock."

"However... things seem to be getting a bit unsettled in Xiqi lately."

Chen Changsheng paused slightly in the teacup he was holding, and raised an eyebrow.

"Is Xiqi not quiet?"

Chen Changsheng sneered inwardly and secretly made calculations.

Judging by the timeline, the gears of the Investiture of the Gods calamity should be turning soon.

Could it be that the Primordial Celestial Venerable in the Jade Void Palace of Kunlun Mountain has finally lost his patience and begun to lay his chess pieces in Xiqi?

Just as Chen Changsheng was pondering this, a figure in black robes hurriedly passed through the formation of the Daoist temple and landed at the bottom of the steps outside the pavilion.

It was Shen Gongbao who had just returned from Xiqi.

Upon seeing Chen Changsheng, the Yellow Emperor, and Kong Xuan all present, Shen Gongbao's expression turned serious, and he quickly bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Changsheng, Senior Xuanyuan, and General Kong Xuan!"

Chen Changsheng put down his teacup, turned to look at Shen Gongbao, and smiled slightly.

"Shen Gongbao, why didn't you stay in the Offering Hall? You rushed back from outside. Did you find out any news about Xiqi?"

Shen Gongbao raised his head, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Reporting back to Senior Brother Changsheng is of utmost importance to Xiqi!"

"Senior brother's strategy is brilliant; the Chan Sect's actions are even faster than we imagined!"

Shen Gongbao strode up the steps of the pavilion, ready to recount in detail all the details of his meeting with Jiang Ziya on the banks of the Wei River.

A gentle breeze was blowing inside the pavilion.

Chen Changsheng placed one hand on the stone table, his knuckles lightly tapping the surface, producing a series of dull sounds.

Both the Yellow Emperor and Kong Xuan turned their gazes toward Shen Gongbao.

Shen Gongbao took a deep breath, calmed his turbulent emotions, and bowed, saying loudly:

"Reporting back to Senior Brother Changsheng, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable of the Chan Sect has officially placed the first hexagram!"

"Three days ago, Jiang Ziya was expelled from the Jade Void Palace on Mount Kunlun. Now he is lying in wait on the banks of the Wei River outside Xiqi City, fishing with a straight hook without bait, playing the trick of 'Jiang Taigong fishing, those who are willing will take the bait,' waiting for Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, to come and invite him to be his prime minister!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan snorted coldly, his face full of disdain.

"Jiang Ziya? I've heard of him. He cultivated Taoism in Kunlun Mountain for forty years, but he's still just a mortal who has reached the peak of Earth Immortal."

"The Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are all self-important. How could Yuanshi Tianzun possibly send such a useless person down the mountain? What kind of trouble can Xiqi possibly achieve?"

Shen Gongbao shook his head upon hearing this, and looked at Kong Xuan and Chen Changsheng with a serious expression.

"General Kong Xuan should not underestimate him."

"Although Jiang Ziya's cultivation was low, when he descended the mountain, the Primordial Celestial Venerable personally bestowed upon him two precious treasures!"

"One is the Heavenly Weapon of Slaughter, the God-Slaying Whip, specifically designed to strike those listed on the Investiture of the Gods, possessing boundless power; the other is the core treasure of this great calamity—the Investiture of the Gods!"

"Yuanshi Tianzun entrusted Jiang Ziya with the absolute power to bestow titles upon the gods on behalf of Heaven!"

God-Slaying Whip!

Investiture of the Gods!

Upon hearing the names of these two treasures, even the Yellow Emperor sitting opposite him frowned slightly.

"The Investiture of the Gods is a rare treasure bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, used to confer titles upon the 365 righteous gods of the Zhou Tian and to gather the murderous aura of the primordial world."

The Yellow Emperor said in a deep voice, "The fact that the Primordial Celestial Venerable gave this item to Jiang Ziya gives Xiqi the moral high ground. It seems that the Chan Sect is determined to support Xiqi in its rebellion against the Shang."

Chen Changsheng sat in the main seat, but his expression showed no panic. Instead, he revealed a playful smile.

He knew all along that the Investiture of the Gods would fall into Jiang Ziya's hands.

This was the original general trend.

But so what?

The current situation has already been turned upside down by Chen Changsheng.

Chen Changsheng looked at Shen Gongbao and asked calmly:

"Have you met with Jiang Ziya?"

Shen Gongbao nodded hurriedly, not daring to hide anything.

"Replying to Senior Brother, I just rushed back from the banks of the Wei River."

"Although Jiang Ziya was honest and kind, he understood the strength of the Shang Dynasty and the Jie Sect, and knew that going to be a pawn would be a life-or-death situation."

"I have already given him some pointers in secret, so that he can see the true colors of the Chan Sect in using him as a shield against disaster."

"Jiang Ziya has heeded my words and agreed to work in Xiqi without exerting any real effort, and will never initiate a direct confrontation with the Shang Dynasty. He only seeks to preserve his own life during the great calamity!"

Upon hearing Shen Gongbao's actions, Kong Xuan and the Yellow Emperor were both taken aback, and then a strange smile appeared on their faces.

Kong Xuan couldn't help but burst out laughing:

"Shen Gongbao, your tactic of sowing discord was brilliant!"

"The spokesperson that Yuanshi Tianzun painstakingly selected, and before the battle has even officially begun, you've already tricked him into wanting to slack off and save his life!"