Others follow advice and imitate celebrities, but you start by pretending to be a god?

There is a greater than 90% chance that this is the mastermind behind the scenes that the Xuan and Fo sects are searching for!

Indeed, who else besides the mastermind behind it all possesses such formidable power?

His robes fluttered in the wind, and he stood still as if the Great Dao had descended upon the world.

With every move, heaven and earth trembled, and all paths resonated in harmony.

Its charm is unparalleled in the world, and its temperament is unique throughout the ages.

How many such beings have existed throughout history? Countless eras have passed, how many still remain today?

There are only a handful of them!

Even the most powerful beings in the Three Realms might not be qualified to see such an existence!
And now, beings of this caliber are actually inviting them to sit down!

Originally, they thought the mastermind behind the scenes must be cold, aloof, and arrogant, like an emperor sitting on the throne of heaven!

After all, every move he made, every scheme he devised, was bloody and accompanied by a large number of corpses.

But now, although this young man still acts like an emperor, he does not sit enthroned in the heavens.

Calm and composed, with a peaceful expression, he was like a gentle breeze to warm people!

Is this truly the mastermind behind it all?

This is absolutely horrifying!!
Yang Jian and the others did not dare to make the first move.

the other side.

The Jade Rabbit and the others became even more excited!
To think that I've come all this way to have a meal with my master!
They were actually sitting at the same table!?

If others knew, they would be green with envy!
The Jade Rabbit and the White Deer were the first to run forward and sit on either side of Mingxuan.

Then the old Dragon King nervously wiped his hands on his robe, carefully sat down on a chair, not daring to sit fully, only resting half of his buttocks on it.

Next up was the Celestial Hound, who also came to a chair, unable to contain his excitement.

Then came Yang Jian and the Four Dragon Kings, who cautiously stepped forward.

He only sat on one side of his buttocks, sitting upright and not looking to the side.

Especially when they saw that the bowls and chopsticks in front of them were filled with a faint aura of merit, they almost lost their composure and their mentality nearly collapsed!
What is this?

Is this the world of the big shots?

The plates, bowls, and chopsticks used for dining are all vessels for accumulating merit.

"Make yourself at home," Mingxuan said with a smile, picking up some food.

"Yes, senior!" Yang Jian and the Four Dragon Kings responded in unison, then stiffly picked up their chopsticks and bowls.

Mingxuan shook his head slightly, ignoring these people, and turned to look at the Jade Rabbit and the White Deer.

"You two have not seen each other for many years. Have you neglected your cultivation?"

The Jade Rabbit and the White Deer shuddered.

He hurriedly stood up and respectfully said, "Reporting to Master, this disciple has diligently followed your teachings! I have cultivated diligently without ceasing and without the slightest slackening! My cultivation has made progress!"

Mingxuan gestured to them, indicating that they didn't need to be so tense.

"Sit down, everyone. It's a good thing that your cultivation has improved."

"But there's no need to be overly attached to it."

"Although spiritual practice is like rowing against the current, it is not an absolute process of either advancing or retreating. Occasional ups and downs are normal."

"I sent you out to gain experience so that you would experience both highs and lows."

"Instead of simply practicing asceticism in the temple."

"But, Master, this disciple only wants to stay in the temple." The Jade Rabbit looked conflicted, her little hands twisted together, she tugged at the hem of her skirt, and her beautiful eyes were red.

Mingxuan gently rubbed the little girl's head and said nothing more.

The latter hugged Mingxuan's arm tightly.

Mingxuan then looked at Xiaotianquan, slightly puzzled, "Where is he?"

"Why are there only a few of you here at the dojo?"

"Why haven't Xiao Jiu, Xiao Jin, and Mud Monkey returned?"

"And why did you suddenly decide to return to the temple?"

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Hound and the Old Dragon King froze, their expressions turning somewhat strange.

When asked about the Celestial Hound in particular, he hesitated to speak.

What brings you here?

Why haven't the others arrived?

How can you openly say that you came here to seek refuge? That you came to the temple to escape disaster?

Everyone looked somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing this, Mingxuan remained calm with a faint smile, but doubts arose in his heart.

What's going on here?
Could it be that they encountered some misfortune abroad and all perished?

"What happened?"

"Could it be that they've run into trouble outside?"

"It's... kind of troublesome, I suppose." After hesitating for a long time, Xiaotianquan finally answered, but then immediately patted his chest to assure him.

"However, with the strength of the senior sisters, the matter has already been quelled."

Mingxuan nodded, not paying much attention, picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and asked, "You've been away for quite a while now, what's the state of the Three Realms?"

Upon hearing Mingxuan's question, Xiaotian Dog immediately perked up!

"Reporting to Master, everything is proceeding according to plan!"

"Absolutely foolproof!" The plan?

What's the plan?
Mingxuan was taken aback, but remained calm on the surface, only nodding slightly.

"You seem to know quite a lot about the Three Realms?"

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Hound patted his chest and declared loudly, "Master, I dare say that no one in the Three Realms knows more about the affairs of the Three Realms than I do!"

Mingxuan nodded slightly, feeling somewhat gratified. Among his many disciples, it was truly remarkable that one of them had come up with knowledge of the affairs of the Three Realms!
"In that case, let's start with the Heavenly Court. What is the Heavenly Court like now?" Mingxuan asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Hound's eyes lit up.

Heaven?

He certainly knows a lot, but if we're talking about who he knows better, it has to be Yang Jian!
It should be known that Yang Jian has been a deity since the founding of the Heavenly Court!

Moreover, this is also a good opportunity to introduce Yang Jian to the Master!

"Master, he should know more about the affairs of the Heavenly Court than I do!" Howling Celestial Dog enthusiastically recommended Yang Jian.

Yang Jian was taken aback.

"Oh? You know a lot?" Mingxuan looked at Yang Jian. A human? But that didn't seem quite right.

On the other hand, Yang Jian, the mighty God of War of the Heavenly Court, became unusually nervous under Ming Xuan's gaze.

"Hurry up, Master is asking you a question!" Xiaotian Dog nudged Yang Jian.

The latter was startled and hurriedly stood up to respectfully bow and answer.

"Reporting to the senior!"

"This junior does know a thing or two about the Heavenly Court!"

Mingxuan gestured for him to sit down before continuing his meal and asking, "No need to stand. What is your name?"

"Yes!"

Yang Jian took a deep breath, sat back down in his chair, and straightened his posture.

"My surname is Yang, and my given name is Jian!"

"Greetings, senior!"

Hearing this from here.

Mingxuan was stunned for a moment, feeling his heart skip a beat.

Misheard?
He suppressed his emotions and asked the question again.

What is your name?

Yang Jian answered loudly, "Junior Yang Jian! Greetings, Senior!"

"…………"

A sudden, inexplicable silence fell over the dining table.

Mingxuan remained calm as he slowly put down his rice bowl and placed his chopsticks aside.

Gently place the grilled fish back on the grill.

Then push the crab shells to one side after you've finished eating them.

Wipe away the oil stains around your lips.

Fang slowly raised his head and asked with a smile.

I didn't hear you clearly just now.

What do you mean?

Upon seeing this, the Celestial Hound became excited and barked loudly.

"Master!"

"These are my disciples and brothers!"

"His name is Yang Jian!"

"Although still young, his cultivation is exceptionally gifted, and he possesses a kind heart!"

"He made many contributions during the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods!"

"I wonder if Master would accept him as a disciple?"

Upon hearing this, Mingxuan smiled and took a deep breath, his tone exceptionally gentle.

"Yang Jian?"

"And what is your name?"

The Celestial Hound was taken aback, only then realizing that he had never mentioned his real name to his master!
He hurriedly introduced it!

"Reporting to Master!"

"This disciple's real name is Roaring Sky Dog!"

"This man's name is Yang Jian!"

"Those four foolish dragons are named Ao Guang, Ao Qin, Ao Shun, and Ao Run!"

"They are the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas!"

Mingxuan nodded with a smile, one hand already resting on the cup.

Immediately afterwards, the ancient wine cup, which was shrouded in the aura of merit, was crushed to pieces by Mingxuan with a snap.

Good guy!
I was wondering why those four dragons looked so familiar!
Isn't this the Four Dragon Kings from the Battle of the East China Sea?

What's going on here?!

How did they get here?! (End of Chapter)