Section 2, Secrets of the Heavenly Court

Tian Zhen watched him disappear, then jumped over the bridge railing and wandered around the vicinity for a few laps. Surprisingly, he made quite a few discoveries, such as: a certain deity and a certain goddess being in love, a certain deity who oversees the treasury embezzling a batch of gifts, and even a certain consort plotting to harm another consort who is pregnant.

"I just came over with the Divine Empress," said Princess Hengyue, smiling charmingly and gazing tenderly at Tian Zhen atop the screen. "I was merely wandering around and happened to see this little phoenix looking so adorable. I liked it very much and was afraid it might get lost, so I followed it here. I didn't expect that Lord Chaohua would also be here."

As the king of the Feathered Tribe, Chao Hua Jun was well-versed in various calls, allowing him to discern the meanings expressed by his people. Unfortunately, Tian Zhen was merely a counterfeit phoenix and did not understand the language of birds at all. Fortunately, the rebirth of the Phoenix Tribe through fire was a significant calamity, and any unexpected event could occur, so Chao Hua Jun did not harbor any doubts.

Zhao Huajun frowned: "Unsteady on their feet, could it be that they are ill?"

The maid brought Lian Shi over, and with a gesture, she placed Tian Zhen on the table, indicating for her to eat. Tian Zhen glanced at the small bamboo rice but ultimately had no appetite, burying her head into her wings

Tian Zhen covered her mouth with her wings

Look at her little legs running on the ground, and Cha Huajun couldn't help but laugh as he picked her up: "If I let you stay in the chicken coop any longer, you might even forget how to fly"

Zhaohua Jun said: "With the God of War personally guarding, Your Majesty need not worry. It is merely my duty to go and assess the situation of the battle, and to reassure the three armies."

Seeing him rise from the water, wanting to embrace me for an inspection, Tian Zhen was greatly agitated. He quickly looked up at the sky and said, "Ami Tofu, we absolutely did not do it on purpose. It was you who insisted on showing me, so I had no choice but to be like a bird...

The horse has returned to the shore, and Wen Xi leisurely holds the reins, smiling as she looks at her.

Noticing a movement, he lifted his face

Suddenly, the horse let out a mournful groan and vanished from sight, having been forcefully pulled up from the water by a great strength

After a while, the voice of Prince Chaohua came from inside: "No need, everyone can go down now"

... ...

Zhao Huajun recognized her: "The Goddess of Eternal Moon?"

Your Majesty, please think thrice

Tian Zhen admires.

Zhao Huajun carried Tian Zhen down from the phoenix's back, smiling: "The two heavenly officials have been waiting for a long time"

With no one around, the woman in purple collected her shyness, a barely perceptible smile appearing at the corners of her lips. She lowered her head to check herself from head to toe, ensuring that she was in her most beautiful state before gracefully walking towards the screen.

I didn't do much, it was you who caused a scene! In a moment of inspiration, Tian Zhen snatched the clothes and threw them in front of him, then flew to the top of the screen. Just then, the woman in purple was about to enter, and without a second thought, she spread her wings and dove down.

The young woman had elegantly shaped eyebrows and a high bun, adorned with dazzling hairpins and forehead ornaments. Her attire was extremely luxurious, complemented by a golden embroidered cloud-patterned shawl, possessing seven parts beauty and three parts dignity. The young woman in purple, whom she was holding, was also very youthful and beautiful, with a face full of shyness, her eyes quietly glancing this way

Feeling the concern, Tian Zhen nodded his head twice to indicate that there was nothing wrong

There is a faint sound of water coming from behind the screen

The Moon Princess bent down, kindly stroking her head, with a smile like that of the Virgin Mary: "It was an unintentional mistake, so please do not scold it, Lord Morning Glory."

The man, clad in a golden robe and adorned with a jade belt, has a tall and slender figure. As he is facing away from us, his appearance is not visible. The words just spoken came from his mouth; his voice is youthful, full of vigor, warm yet subtly authoritative. As he refers to himself as 'I', his identity requires no further speculation.

Zhao Huajun forced a smile

Noticing the disarray among the troops, a general rode forward and shouted sternly: "Who is making noise!"

"It is settled then; I shall issue the decree shortly." As he walked back along the bridge, Tian Zhen suddenly heard someone speaking ahead. He quickly raised his eyes and saw Prince Chaohua standing under the Xingxiu Platform with a man, while several attendants stood respectfully a few meters away.

Treating her as an ordinary spirit bird, Chao Huajun overlooked the fact that he was bathing and gently comforted, "Do not be anxious, what do you wish to say?"

One cannot speak in such a manner; if a female general from the demon realm were to arrive, it would be imperative for him to take charge.

Wow, this majesty is truly considerate of subordinates, knowing to send beautiful women for comfort before going to the battlefield, and even arranging for two to engage in a threesome

"All of you, march properly!" The general shouted loudly, reorganizing the troops, then turned around and scolded him, "Useless thing, why haven't you brought them back? The army is about to set off, and if we miss the opportunity for battle, I will hold you accountable!"

Others came to your territory and killed tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers, then returned without a scratch. Does this mean you have won? It is merely self-deception.

The Holy Father smiled, radiating brilliance. Tian Zhen stood in place, savoring the moment, when suddenly a cacophony of hoofbeats rang in his ears

The demon god is causing chaos? Tian Zhen has a rough idea.

Due to the proximity, Tian Zhen clearly observed the entire situation, and it was evident that it was the people nearby who conspired to play tricks on him

Tian Zhenxin's alarm bells rang loudly in her heart, standing tall and straight, facing wolves in front and tigers behind, leader, you are indeed the coveted Tang Seng meat!

Tian Zhen does not mind, we are human, and are more accustomed to walking

Hearing the gentle call, Tian Zhen exclaimed and walked over quickly

He still wears a white robe with golden edges, but he has now replaced his headgear with a narrow golden crown that binds his hair, making him appear even more elegant and noble

A warm breath enveloped like a tide, before me was a pool made of white stones, steam rising from the water. In the pool was a person, with a high nose bridge, the lines appearing even more graceful from the side, phoenix-like eyes slightly closed, an expression of tranquility. Long hair clung wetly to the face and back, the spring water barely submerged to the chest, that firm chest...

Such things also happen in the heavenly realm, Tian Zhen expressed sympathy

For the leadership, one can only sacrifice the quality of the birds

Several mounted heavenly soldiers laughed and mocked a young soldier, who seemed not to hear them and merely lowered his head in silence

Let them serve, the leader's integrity is at stake

The celestial steed neighed softly, and immediately after, with a "thud," the mount of the young soldier was startled, charging into the heavenly river, causing the entire troop to fall into disarray

Finally, we are not regarded as crows, handsome guy, we are definitely here to help you! Tian Zhen diligently waved his wings at the heavenly horse, driving it towards the shore.

Behind the garden, there is a large bamboo forest. In the forest, white smoke rises, and several tall white screens block the surroundings. Just then, the two beautiful women holding clean clothes, hats, and other items smiled at each other and walked inside.

Seeing the army go far away, the heavenly horse was still unable to be pulled back from the water that day. Tian Zhen was also worried for him, so he spread his wings and flew to the side of the heavenly horse, wanting to lend him a helping hand.

Seeing that she had no cultivation whatsoever, merely an ordinary spirit bird, Wen Xi indeed let down his guard, staring at her in a daze, lost in thought for a moment. Then, he turned and mounted his horse to pursue the army.

The dignified Feather Clan God King, despite having a good temper, does not mean that one can act recklessly in his presence. Although the two women were reluctant, they did not have the courage to step forward and recommend themselves again, so they had no choice but to give up. Reluctantly, they walked a few steps when suddenly they caught sight of a gray shadow slipping past their feet

Of course, perhaps this person is very willing to...

Wen Xinuo agreed and pulled the horse with all her might

Bathing? Tian Zhen was truly stirred by this term, and suddenly heard soft laughter. It turned out that the two beautiful maidens were playfully pushing each other with their hands. Upon closer inspection, although the two women were draped in loose outer garments, they were only wearing thin shirts underneath that could barely be noticed. Tian Zhen immediately understood—sister, dressed like this, it is clear that you want to bathe, and you are looking for a handsome man to accompany you!

Yes, I admit it is my fault. Beautiful lady, please do not blow my head off! Tian Zhen looked at the sharp, long nails, his hair standing on end, as he instinctively recoiled.

The several celestial soldiers who had mocked earlier fell silent, and none dared to say more

Indeed, where there are deities, there must also be demons; otherwise, what would these heavenly soldiers use to level up

Noble? Tian Zhen turned her head to look at herself covered in gray fur

"What battle is there to be fought with a woman's face!"

Zhao Huajun asked her: "Why aren't you eating?"

The literary rhinoceros remains silent, without distinction

Tian Zhen was called back to reality, recalled the important matter, and quickly shook his head to signal outside the screen

Having learned a lesson from being bled by Lu Xiaocan, Tian Zhen now prioritizes her own safety in all matters—does this handsome guy take us for a bird? If he realizes that we understand everything, will he silence us? Thus, she chose not to respond to this gratitude and flapped her wings back to the bridge.

A cry of surprise escaped her lips, the beauty covered her face, twisted her small waist, stamped her little foot, and ran out, making her distress known to everyone. Then, the noblewoman from earlier immediately stepped forward, saying, "I will speak on your behalf..." Is this a conspiracy? The elegant gentleman and the beautiful lady are a perfect match, but the issue is that our esteemed leader, after finishing his official duties, is only concerned with feeding birds and bathing, showing no intention of paying attention to you. This suggests that he may not necessarily have feelings for you, so is it not unfair to design such a scenario for him?

What a beautiful woman who loves birds! Tian Zhen almost died from vomiting blood

Let it go

Zhao Huajun's expression softened a bit: "How did you get here?"

Zhao Huajun watched her press her lips together, then turned and ascended the stone steps.

Unaware of how many bridges I have crossed and how many corridors I have turned, in the end, the attendant actually led His Majesty Chaohua out through another palace gate

The sound of heavenly music is pleasing to the ears, and divine light shines universally. In the distance stands the resplendent palace walls, and from mid-air, the vast expanse of the palace complex stretches endlessly, with countless towers soaring high, all adorned with exquisite glazed tile roofs, magnificent and grand

This is exactly the effect I wanted. We are now birds, and it is normal for birds to do anything. I apologize, beautiful lady! Tian Zhen completed a difficult flying maneuver and satisfactorily landed back on top of the screen, perching there without continuing to tease her. After all, everyone in the heavenly realm possesses magical powers, and dealing with a little bird is not a problem.

This ugly phoenix has come out! a woman exclaimed

This world is not peaceful, many secrets can only be discovered by birds! Tian Zhen holds his head with his claws.

Her eyes, like autumn waters, were unfathomable. Wen Xi whispered, "Thank you, little phoenix"

The heavenly court has a designated garden for receiving the divine king, where several maidservants have long been waiting at the entrance. They all bowed respectfully and led the Lord of Morning Radiance to the room. The attendants then exchanged a few words before taking their leave.

Interfering in others' affairs and blocking their opportunities for romance, you have brought this upon yourself, deserving of the consequences! Tian Zhen slapped herself hard with her wings, jumped down in a dejected manner, and lowered her head to apologize.

People turned into birds, so something happened. Everything in sight automatically magnified several times. The tall steps, the towering dragon pillars, the spacious square, and the heavenly ground were obviously not cheap. Over a hundred magnificent and solemn palaces were built, shining brightly.

Leadership is leadership, and the speed of dressing is beyond comparison.

"Little Phoenix, what is the matter?"

Tian Zhenyi momentarily could not think of how to express the word "get up," so he simply rolled over and lay down on the ground, then jumped up, repeating this several times to illustrate his point

The attendant led him through the palace gates, saying as they walked, "Lord Chaohua is going to the Eastern Yuan Yingshan to oversee the battle, and he will surely alleviate Your Majesty's concerns"

Little Phoenix? '' Surprised

Do not let it run around, it will be difficult to explain if something goes wrong. A woman is coming over to catch her

The developments were unexpected; it was hard to believe how much he could endure. Tian Zhen's feelings of pity transformed into respect. She observed him closely and discovered that he was exceptionally handsome, with a jade-like face and ruby lips, and his eyebrows slanted elegantly towards his temples. What was even more remarkable was that despite being schemed against and ridiculed by others, he bore no trace of resentment, maintaining a demeanor of tranquility and serenity.

Tian Zhen rushed into the screen.

Zhao Huajun slightly leaned forward, signaling: "Huang'er."

The attendant said: "There is chaos in the midst of order, and chaos arises from chaos; these two statements have long been fulfilled. His return to the demon realm is destined by heaven. This matter should involve the Divine Feather Clan. In previous instances, with the presence of Lord Chaohua, victory was achieved.

Zhao Huajun, feeling helpless, turned to the side and called out: "Little Phoenix?"

Another woman glanced twice and chuckled, saying: "I thought all members of the Phoenix clan were like Prince Chaohua and Princess Nifei, but it turns out there are such ugly ones!"

Tian Zhen tidied up the gray fur with his mouth, we call this growing up safely

Zhao Huajun seemed to believe it and reproached Tian Zhen: "I told you to stay in the room, how could you run around and startle the goddess!"

The attendant, feeling awkward, hurriedly said: "I had thought that the Crow Clan could not possess such nobility; it turns out they are of royal lineage"

The waiter smiled and said, "Your Majesty's decision has been made, please follow me, Lord Chao Hua."

"That's it," the person next to her interrupted, sneering, "Who would bother doing anything to something so ugly?"

The slightly higher-ranking attendant smiled and said: "Your Majesty has instructed this humble servant to wait here, there is no need for Lord Chaohua to go to the main hall, Your Majesty is currently at the Star Constellation Platform."

Beyond the palace walls lies the shimmering Milky Way, with a vast river approximately two li wide. A white long bridge soars over the river, leading directly to the palace gate on the opposite side, resembling a long rainbow resting on the waves, exuding an imposing grandeur. On both sides of the main road, there are guards clad in golden armor wielding long spears, stationed every ten steps, exuding an air of majesty.

"Go play by yourself," Chaohua Jun said as he set down Tian Zhen, instructing, "Do not wander far."

The good deed was disrupted by the bird, yet the woman in purple remained composed, quickly masking her embarrassment and feigning surprise: "Zhao Hua Jun?"

The Lady is waiting for His Highness Chaohua in the hall

... ...

Zhaohua Jun frowned: "The Holy Nameless speaks in vain, how can one take it seriously"

By the banks of the Tianhe River, the high platform reaches into the clouds

Having spoken, he took a few attendants and entered the palace gate, leaving only Prince Chaohua and the attendant who had guided him earlier

"Cousin, you have traveled a long way, so rest early. We shall set off tomorrow," the Divine Emperor interrupted him, patting his shoulder and smiling, "At present, apart from you, there is not a single one among this group of useless people who can share my burdens. You cannot delay any longer; my younger sister-in-law will come to pay her respects to you shortly."

Tian Zhen vowed that she had absolutely no interest in the beautiful leader, but suddenly a strong sense of justice arose within her, leading her to feel that she should investigate the leader's lifestyle issues. Therefore, she jumped down and, skipping and hopping, slipped out the door.

Tian Zhen looked up in confusion

"Wenxi, do you know how to fight?"

As they spoke, another attendant approached to lead the Fire Phoenix away, while this attendant invited Lord Chaohua to walk ahead, himself trailing half a step behind to accompany him and appropriately guide the direction.

Zhao Huajun instructed Tian Zhen: "Play in the room, do not run around"

Zhao Huajun patted her on the back and asked, "Where is the Empress?"

"It’s you again, useless fool!" The general struck him with a whip, "You are more of a hindrance than a help!"

A sudden warmth spread through his nose, and Tian Zhen immediately looked up at the sky. He couldn't look for too long; he had to conserve it, as he had worked hard to replenish his blood...

The Fire Phoenix steadily landed on the platform at the bridgehead, where two attendants had long been waiting. Upon seeing Lord Chaohua from a distance, they approached and bowed in greeting.

A shadow rushed past her, startling the woman in purple, causing her to lose her composure and retreat in shock.

This fellow even rode his horse into the river

Proceeding along the broad avenue towards the palace gates, two individuals and a bird weave through the vast expanse of the palace complex

For the sake of our lives, we must be a bird that does not chatter

Tian Zhen was overwhelmed by that imposing presence, quickly ran to the opposite bank, and jumped onto the railing at the bridge head to watch.

The young woman smiled as she pushed the woman in purple, signaling her, and then led the maid away

The attendant sighed and said softly: "To be honest with Your Highness Chaohua, the might of the demon god is not to be underestimated. Even the war god can only set up formations to contain him. To win this battle, it must be Your Highness Chaohua who takes the lead."

Indeed, Lord Chaohua emerged from behind the screen, his attire neatly arranged, with a slightly stern expression: "Did I not instruct you to withdraw?"

Since she had previously consumed the jade spiritual mushroom, Chaohua Jun no longer urged her. At that moment, two beautiful maidens entered and greeted her, saying softly: "The bamboo spring is ready, please proceed to bathe, Chaohua Jun"

Are you a professional actress? Tian Zhen began to imagine the subsequent plot

The woman in purple gracefully bowed: "The Moon Princess pays her respects to Lord Chaohua."

The attendant beside them remarked, "This little crow is quite clever"

Gazing at the screen, Tian Zhen felt a bit restless, but in the end, she reluctantly turned around and walked back—Ami Tofu, form is emptiness, we aspire to be a pure and noble bird

The water at the riverbank is not deep, only reaching the belly of the horse. The horse, enraged, continues to struggle without cease. The young soldier grips the reins tightly with both hands to prevent it from breaking free, yet no matter what, he cannot pull it back. Unable to let go, he can only awkwardly reply: "It was Wengxi's carelessness that startled the horse, causing it to fall into the Heavenly River"

Well, it turns out that our leader is a true gentleman, and Tian Zhen feels a deep respect.

Fortunately, the celestial soldiers possess some magical power, and the little soldiers are quick to adapt. They lightly touch the water with their toes, leaping into the air and landing back on the shore

Zhao Huajun could not help but laugh, saying: "That is a little phoenix, which encountered an accident during its tribulation and was injured in its colorful feathers"

Your Majesty has commanded that I serve His Highness, the Prince of Chaohua, during his bath

Unexpectedly, the little phoenix?

The sound of hooves approached from afar, deafening to the ears. Upon closer inspection, one could see billowing dust on the main road across the river, where countless heavenly soldiers were lined up in an orderly fashion, marching with great pride and vigor, some on foot, others riding celestial steeds, some carrying flags, some wielding swords, and others with drawn bows. It seemed there was no end in sight for a long time.

This seemingly insignificant celestial soldier is actually a master of hidden talents! Tian Zhen was astonished; clearly possessing great abilities, yet enduring such humiliation and burden, there must be an underlying story behind it

Upon hearing the call, Tian Zhen immediately flew into his embrace

What’s wrong with being ugly? No matter how ugly we are, we are still phoenixes! Tian Zhen comforted herself, unable to see that our leader is a great phoenix! Wait, Ni Fei? ... I just overheard outside that a certain concubine wants to use medicine to harm another pregnant concubine, and that pregnant concubine seems to be called Ni Fei. Since we are all phoenixes, should we inform Chao Hua Jun to save her?

One cannot possibly let him bring a bird to meet that "Your Majesty". Tian Zhen, feeling helpless, paced back and forth in place, nodding to indicate his understanding

Approaching us, a young married woman was walking arm in arm with another woman, followed by several maidservants.

The two women left with smiles.

The crow? The field is truly erect.

Two beautiful women emerged, their faces filled with disappointment