Rumors of auspicious events in the Divine Capital spread widely, growing even more intense despite several days having passed.

Three days later, outside the Divine Capital, several streaks of light descended from the sky, revealing the figures of Tianxuan, Gongsun Qingyue, Primordial Lord Rain Master, along with a monkey and a young Daoist.

Since the flying prohibition in the Divine Capital had already taken effect, it was best to land outside the city unless one wanted to break through by force. To avoid creating a commotion, Tianxuan and the others chose to land in the countryside.

Upon landing, the trio and the monkey simultaneously heard news about Jiang Li. Even though they were in the outskirts, they could hear people who had come to enjoy the countryside discussing rumors and the prospect of Jiang Sikong succeeding the throne, certain that he would become the successor.

"Your junior is quite invested in this matter, despite previously having the demeanor of a dog unworthy of the Emperor's attention." Tianxuan commented humorously to Gongsun Qingyue.

"That's how he is," Gongsun Qingyue laughed as well, "Having decided to succeed, he won't tolerate any surprises. Everything must be done flawlessly, eliminating risks, fearing that someone might cause trouble as if there are always wicked subjects plotting against him."

"He's not wrong to think like that. I, old Sun, sometimes want to harm him, thinking of giving him a blow."

A certain monkey, still remembering the grudge of the "Horses' Fortune," hummed, intending to vent about Jiang's knack for finding faults, when suddenly his ears twitched.

Four more ears grew rapidly; Sun Wukong's Six Ears listened, and he suddenly chuckled.

"Kid, let's go, take a stroll around Divine Capital." Sun Wukong nudged the young Daoist Yin Tulong's shoulder, urging him to leave.

Yin Tulong was naturally unwilling to leave so suddenly, especially being called "kid." He immediately protested irritably: "I am not a child, you monkey, stop talking nonsense."

"Yes, yes, you're not a kid, come on, let's go."

Sun Wukong reached out his hand, saying, "Come, I'll give you candy, walk with me, old Sun."

Upon hearing about candy, flames spewed from Yin Tulong's nose acupoint as he tried to push away the hairy hand, but his eyes fell on the palm, the gentle golden light capturing his gaze.

This wasn't candy; it was a Golden Core, crafted by a Daoist Lord himself.

"Fine, I'll walk with you, this monkey, but remember to transform into a human shape. If you go to the streets like this, people wouldn't be guilty for killing you; in fact, they'd be honored."

Yin Tulong nonchalantly accepted the Golden Core, leading Sun Wukong.

Only kids do things based purely on likes and dislikes; adults consider pros and cons in their actions. As a mature adult, Yin Tulong felt it necessary to act in a manner befitting adulthood.

Thus, the man and the monkey went bustling into the streets.

Leaving behind Tianxuan, Gongsun Qingyue, and Primordial Lord Rain Master exchanging glances, then the three women simultaneously extended their Divine Sense.

In doing so, they picked up on Jiang Sikong's rumors.

Such as Jiang Sikong spending the night at Nanli Palace, the Princess wanting to dismiss the Prince Consort, all sorts of tales emerged.

"Pfft!" Primordial Lord Rain Master couldn't help but laugh as well.

She wasn't concerned about Jiang Li's scandals at all, knowing that Jiang Li had done even more sensational things, these rumors were nothing.

If the relationship between Rain Master and Jiang Li were exposed, it would be far more explosive than these rumors.

"It seems our Jiang Sikong is indeed well-prepared." Tianxuan remarked calmly.

Gongsun Qingyue nodded in agreement, "He has been quite thorough."

He managed to appease the Ji Family.

"Go see your good junior, Qing Yue."

Tianxuan said, then enclosed the trio in Escape Light, making their figures disappear into the brilliance.

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A quarter-hour later, Nanli Palace welcomed three distinguished guests.

However, before seeing the Princess, Primordial Lord Rain Master, with a smile, parted ways with Tianxuan and her disciple.

"I'll stay out of your family matters to prevent you from thinking I deliberately seek entertainment."

Primordial Lord Rain Master specifically nodded at a certain petty niece, then headed straight to her residence in Nanli Palace.

Meanwhile, Tianxuan entered Vermilion Bird Hall with Gongsun Qingyue.

The Princess sat on a brand-new throne; seeing them arrive, she expected it, saying: "Jiang Li is in seclusion in Xuanyuan Platform Cave Heaven; to see him, you might have to wait a few more days."

"Xuanyuan Platform Cave Heaven?"

Tianxuan's expression shifted slightly, then she sat down with her disciple, "So he traded a bit of his reputation for the Celestial Map."

If that were the case, it was indeed acceptable.

"Not only that, but also the Map of Mountains and Rivers," the Princess replied, "The royal clan has already surrendered, but some are still unwilling, coming up with some crooked ideas." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

This explanation indeed makes sense.

The royal clan even attempted to marry off a noblewoman to Jiang Li before he went to the Buddha Country.

"My apprentice is quite in demand."

With a half-smile, Tianxuan remarked, looking at the Princess, "He traded a bit of fame for two supreme treasures; my palace wants to commend him. But aren't you, Ji Lingguang, also someone unconcerned with reputation? We've competed for years, you're strong-willed, not one to compromise by sacrificing reputation."

"Indeed, I am strong-willed," the Princess did not contradict, but sighed, "That's why I want to show that man who's boss, making him obediently come see me."

Tianxuan was bewildered by the reply, then said: "He can't predict Jiang Li… you do have intentions."

Jiang Li naturally had deep Qi Shu and special safeguards, even the Great Venerable couldn't predict him. After advancing to third grade with Divine Skills added, he was even more beyond divination.

Even if the Great Venerable were the number one in Yi Dao, concerning Jiang Li, nothing could be calculated.

In this situation, the Great Venerable could only investigate for the truth or simply come to meet the Princess.

The reasoning fits perfectly, without a logical flaw.

"Master, is this merely a deliberate rumor?" Gongsun Qingyue secretly transmitted.

Tianxuan's expression remained unchanged, transmitting back: "It should be a rumor. But Ji Lingguang might not stop at just rumors. She's strong-willed, Feng Manlou not showing up; she might take more drastic action. Be cautious."

"Remember, you previously calculated that Hong Luan, Tianxi, and Peach Blossom converged into the Spouse Palace; the three stars could represent encountering a spouse or three entering the Spouse Palace. Others could be one of the three, as could Ji Lingguang."

Tianxuan previously suspected Primordial Lord Rain Master might be one; now it seemed the Princess could be too.

Unfortunately, Jiang Li's Qi Shu continued strengthening, his skills deepening, rendering both Gongsun Qingyue and Tianxuan unable to calculate precisely. After advancing to third grade, even more impossible to divine.

Otherwise, they might try divining the outcome.

Master and disciple discussed precautions together, but outwardly remained calm, without a hint of anomaly.

Tianxuan even remarked: "Returning this time was thought to solve the hidden trouble of the Immortal Queen, yet unexpectedly, she moved the entire Immortal Palace. Qing Yue assisted my palace with the Wordless Heavenly Scripture in probing traces of the Immortal Palace, discovering the suspected traces of Luo Shu Formation, likely the Great Venerable aided the Immortal Queen in moving the Immortal Palace."

Mentioning the Great Venerable indeed brought fierce expressions between the Princess' brows, affirming the duo's underlying suspicions.

"That rascal of a Great Venerable frequently messes with us; given the chance, my palace wouldn't mind returning the favor." Tianxuan continued.

"Pfft," the Princess spat, "my palace wouldn't grant any favors to your tender shoot."

The three women joked around, appearing undisturbed; though containing probing and hidden intentions, chatting on and on without feeling tired.

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Meanwhile, in Xuanyuan Platform Cave Heaven, Jiang Li referenced the Celestial Map and Map of Mountains and Rivers to research Divine Skills, understanding the changes of heavens and earth, deepening the Taiji Dao, and retroactively deducing Taixu.

Pure white hues permeated his body, with Innate Qi and All Heaven Divine Sha ultimately integrating into his form. Jiang Li's eyes opened and closed, slowly internalizing Taiji, his body suddenly shook, all power transforming into Primordial Material.

In an instant, Jiang Li's form shifted, achieving 72 Transformations, flowers, birds, insects, fish, mountains, grass, trees, living and non-living entities could all transform.

The Taixu Tao was completed.