Chapter 8, The Heavenly Court Betrays Me

Perhaps hearing the voices in the corridor, Zhou Zheng slowly opened his eyes on the hospital bed

The dragon sons and daughters of the Dragon Palace in the Four Seas, unless they go to the rivers and lakes to become minor dragon kings, overseeing the clouds and rain of a region, the highest reward they can attain is to have their names entered into the register of immortals

What does this guy mean by this...?

On that day, Zhou Zheng stood in the rain, guarding a dozen or so children in front of him, his slightly reddened eyes fixed on the cold and heavy machinery, watching as it gradually dismantled his past

Zhou Zheng recalled the dream he had just experienced and thought of the scholar who bowed to him in the mirror before vanishing, which led to some speculation in his heart

At times, he walks amidst the majestic halls in the clouds, looking up to glimpse the secrets hidden in the depths of the starry sky

The morning sunlight cascades upon the graceful figure that floats three inches above the ground

A single elixir and a formidable enemy allowed Zhou Zheng to have a portion of the spiritual power released from his soul absorbed by his body, which initially improved his physical constitution, thus turning misfortune into fortune

I understand, let the elder sister handle these matters

In his dream, Zhou Zheng encountered many kind-faced elderly individuals, handsome men and women, as well as some peculiar and strange figures

At times, standing above the great cities, I gaze at the shimmering golden light below, as well as the silhouettes of those walking beneath the golden glow

Ao Ying lightly bit her lip, the shadow at her feet gradually elongated, and behind her emerged the ethereal figure of a true dragon, its body covered in white jade scales.

It is unknown how much time has passed, the scholar in the mirror smiled gracefully, bowing slightly to Zhou Zheng; as the scholar stood up, his form transformed into golden dust, rapidly dispersing within the mirror

A faint green light flickered, and a pale blue halo spread through the air

There was also a burly general holding two hammers, smiling awkwardly to himself, resembling the legendary giant spirit.

Ao Ying contemplated quietly for a while, her gaze gradually becoming resolute

Oh, your attitude is quite good... See you later, Miss Ao

This sentence seems quite important

The recent action of touching the phone seemed to have aggravated the injury, and Zhou Zheng felt a pervasive soreness and numbness throughout his body, leaving him unable to move for a long time as he lay on the bed.

His pupils trembled slightly, quickly regaining focus

Xiao Yue turned to glance at Ao Ying, whose youthful and innocent face bore a profoundly serious expression

On the Blue Star, there are thirty-six earthly immortals and three hundred sixty reincarnated immortals. Xiao Yue can guarantee that the name 'Zhou Zheng' is definitely not among them

The divine dog Xiaoyue gazed at the 'mummy' on the sickbed, emitting a series of low whines from its mouth, striving to organize its chaotic thoughts

The door opened by itself, revealing a somewhat dimly lit corridor outside

Isn't this much better than having a pet

That is an old orphanage located on the outskirts of the main urban area of Longchen City, not far from the protective shield

Zhou Zheng turned back and saw a dazzling river of stars

The belly of the mortal responded first

The deities who enjoy the offerings of incense in the mortal realm are undoubtedly powerful beings with profound backgrounds among the immortals. They have their own followers in the world and their legends are passed down in the realms where they have attained immortality.

The sound of hot oil being poured over the vegetables came from outside the bedroom door

Ao Ying looked at the hospital bed, and the taut string of her heart finally relaxed as she lowered her head and exhaled

I apologize, I did not expect that they would... it is my fault

Zhou Zheng slowly sat up, taking one step with a twinge of pain and two steps with a numbness, supporting himself against the wall as he walked to the door and pulled the doorknob open

Without strategy, one cannot achieve victory; without authority, a ruler cannot maintain their position

You must be starving after sleeping for two days! Breakfast will be ready soon!

Ao Ying sighed, "The snow marten that left earlier was indeed a result of my lack of experience in the moment, as I still harbored the illusion that the other party would not recognize me."

Do I really have a second personality? In the future, when I encounter danger, should I just shout "Bala La Little Magic Man Transform"?

The perspective is first-person.

Currently, the various forces affiliated with the Dragon Palace are drawing closer to the Rebirth Alliance. Although there are only three true dragons reincarnated on Blue Star, the power structure of Blue Star is in a delicate balance, making the Dragon Palace a weight that disrupts the equilibrium between immortals and demons.

Zhou Zheng slowly stood up, gazing at the grand hall, observing the numerous figures within, and let out a low growl from his throat

Name entered into the celestial register

But at this moment, its slightly short dog brows were becoming more and more furrowed.

Once this scholar completely vanished, the bronze mirror was stretched into a portal

This fellow has quite a significant problem

Your Highness has indeed grown up

In the latter half of the dream, Zhou Zheng fell from the clouds to the ground

Perhaps feeling overly guilty and believing she had been too careless, Ao Ying bit her lip hard and said earnestly:

Zhou Zheng looked up at his childhood friend. He remembered that he did not answer at the time because he did not know how to respond

The old turtle sage hurriedly lowered his head and said, "This old servant is here"

They are all calling out a certain name to themselves, but Zhou Zheng cannot hear it clearly

Familiar ceiling

This youth is Zhou Zheng's greatest rival during his childhood and adolescence

But as the scene shifted, the young man, with his arms covered in fresh blood and his face pale, trembled as he shouted

The familiar Simmons single bed and the poster above the headboard

A slightly higher status is referred to as "ranking among the celestial class," which indicates that one holds certain positions among the deities in the heavenly court. Such individuals have the opportunity to attend meetings in the Hall of Clarity, the Hall of the Five Directions, and the Hall of the Ten Saints, and they receive more divine guidance from the heavenly principles.

Rest assured, Zhou Zheng is fine now

Goo

However, in the next moment, the pain throughout his body surged like a tide, and Zhou Zheng let out a muffled groan, his head tilting to the left, before he fainted from the pain

There is a handsome young Taoist priest who keeps murmuring something to himself, as if he is speaking to a close friend

Xiao Yue leisurely walked between Ao Ying and the Turtle Sage, yet his mouth was not idle

The scene in the dream has transformed into a sunny afternoon

When Zhou Zheng regained his senses, he found himself standing in a realm of darkness, with a faint light flickering in the distance

Remember this, I am the boss here, do you accept it? If you don't accept it, I will beat you every time I see you!

This should be a scholar, dressed in a light blue long robe, with his hair styled in a topknot, and two jade pendants hanging from his waist

In the future, I will definitely protect you

Aoying, who was standing in the corner with her head down, immediately rushed over upon hearing the noise, anxiously looking towards the direction of the hospital bed

Fortunately, nothing major went wrong; this fellow even turned misfortune into fortune, awakening the spiritual power that was already on the verge of awakening.

I must remind you once again that this matter must not be disclosed to the outside; the information should be kept confidential. It is best for everyone to maintain a harmonious atmosphere, as the Dragon Palace is an object of alliance that we, the Alliance of Reclaiming Heaven, are striving for. We are all on Blue Star, and we should not make things too rigid between us.

There is nothing much, um, there should indeed be nothing much.

Zhou Zheng picked up his phone and glanced at the date, then let out a long sigh of relief

Eh, why should the Dragon Lady apologize to me? The one who should be apologizing is lying inside.

Originally, I wanted to exaggerate the severity of the situation, but seeing it, I felt a bit reluctant to do so

Later on, this person learned the skill of car repair, moved to another district to get married, and gradually lost contact with Zhou Zheng.

Week

Zhou Zheng, your name is quite strange, are you Bao Zheng

Heaven has wronged me

It is utterly unexpected that the Dragon Palace has arrived so quickly

They gazed at each other

His matters are known to you and me, and that is sufficient; otherwise, it may unnecessarily invite some troubles

The dream has become somewhat oppressive

All others who witnessed this event have had their memories of the past half month completely erased... After completing these tasks, Fourth Grandmother, please also erase your memories of the past two days.

How is he, my lord? What about his injuries

Upon receiving the voice message secretly sent by Zhou Zheng, Xiao Yue hurried over without delay

I have noted everything she said to me. If the situation worsens, I will return to the Dragon Palace to avoid implicating innocent mortals, so that she need not worry

Whether it is the Dragon Palace or not is of no consequence; this young man Zhou Zheng is indeed a 'nephew' under the care of Uncle Fu

Bending and looking up reveals divine powers, with a wave of the hand, one can pluck the stars from the sky

I obey your command

An identity similar to Ao Ying

She gazed around, murmuring softly: "This is fine, I have settled the score with Zhou, after all, we are all reincarnated."

The memory naturally fell into place, imprinting this dream in Zhou Zheng's mind

On land, there are rules of the land; in Longchen City, there is the order of Longchen City. This time, it is you who have broken the rules and disrupted the order, so you must provide an explanation to our Alliance of Restored Heaven

I obey your command

It has been two days since I went out to play with Ao Ying

As the light and shadow shifted, a life-sized bronze mirror appeared before Zhou Zheng. Reflected in the mirror was a man whose appearance closely resembled his own, yet his demeanor was entirely different.

The carefree youth cursed with a grin.

The final scene of the dream in the first half is him kneeling before a grand hall.

This has already happened for the seventh time in the last half hour

Is Zhou a celestial being of the Rebirth Alliance?

Among the celestial beasts belonging to the Heavenly Court, the most renowned in the entire family lineage is the Howling Celestial Dog, which followed 'that person'.

It seemed that Zhou Zheng was similarly infected by the serene smile of the scholar in the mirror, as he slowly opened his eyes and revealed a hint of a smile.

The most renowned and powerful are the Three Pure Ones, the Four Sovereigns, and the Five Elders

The little girl, whose features had become indistinct, asked with a smile

Ao Ying did not pay attention to the verbal threats made by Xiao Yue

Ao Ying turned her head and looked over, breaking into a smile as she gently winked her left eye at Zhou Zheng

Very well, I shall attend to subsequent matters first. Later, I will trouble you to use some of your magical power to take Zhou Zheng back to his home for recuperation, without alarming others, as this is not a place for prolonged stay

Then why is it that he remembers nothing of his past life, while Ao Ying clearly knows her past life experiences

I am convinced! I am convinced! Brother Zhou, you are my brother, I am convinced, from now on you will always be my brother

No

In the resonance of the howling moon, Zhou Zheng's breath has now completely stabilized, and the raging spiritual power has returned to calmness

The era of the Futiang Alliance engaging in a contest with demons has now begun, and it has finally found its place to exert its strength. Due to its outstanding capabilities, it has become a member of the 'Fire Brigade' of the Celestial Beings, shining and thriving in the ordinary world of Blue Star.

As for the matters within the Dragon Palace, I, a mere scoundrel of the Tengu clan, should not speak too freely. However, there is an old saying: the Dragon Maiden requires careful appreciation

In addition to these, there are many fleeting images in the dream.

That elixir is actually a top-grade healing pill; your Dragon Palace is indeed willing to spend lavishly to teach a lesson to your son-in-law

Hmph, it is fortunate that I arrived in time, otherwise the shark raised in your home would have been killed by him

Reincarnation of a deity

From beginning to end, the other party did not say a single word, nor did Zhou Zheng ask the other party anything

Apart from extraordinary sights, there are also extraordinary individuals

Not quite, it seems that another possibility is more likely than schizophrenia

His Highness is an envoy of the Rejuvenation Alliance, therefore your presence here has not been obstructed by him. This may serve as a test of the Rejuvenation Alliance's attitude towards the Dragon Palace. However, His Second Highness has recently been in close communication with several sea demon kings... This matter requires your awareness and careful consideration

After a while, the door to the hospital room opened, and Ao Ying cautiously slipped inside

Zhou Zheng spent his entire childhood there

... ...

What level of existence does Uncle Fu belong to

Zhou Zheng had a very long dream

This action of His Highness the Second Prince may appear reckless, yet there may be deeper intentions behind it

Xiao Yue mumbled to herself, turned around, jumped down from the edge of the bed, and gracefully stepped towards the ward door

In the prosperous times of the Heavenly Court, it was merely an inconspicuous little shrimp, with its only career plan as a deity being to serve as a pet for a powerful god

Above this, there is the "Offering to the World"

Xiao Yue glanced at the female turtle sage who was bowing her head in greeting, lightly clicked her tongue, allowed the door to close on its own, and continued speaking

They either accomplished earth-shattering deeds or their stories were compiled into books by mortals, circulating in the world

Zhou Zheng leaned against the door frame, feeling as if he were in a different world

As we arrive here, the earlier parts of the dream recede like flowing water, and these mythical scenes dissipate like bubbles

The old turtle sage was momentarily taken aback, lowering her head even further, yet her eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction

The heavenly court has wronged me

The lowest level of immortals is those who are "registered in the immortal registry," recorded in the Hall of Clarity, able to receive merit wages from the Heavenly Court, and enjoy the basic benefits provided by the Way of Heaven

Zhou Zheng, who rushed over upon hearing the news, was merely a high school student. Although filled with indignation, he was still firmly held back by the already aged dean.

Xiao Yue raised her short, thick eyebrows, then wagged her tail and leisurely turned into the empty stairwell

The girl wearing a black dress beside her still has a blurred face

The images of the dream fade away with the wind, marking the end of this dream.

Xiao Yue looked up and saw Ao Ying's tense and charming face

What did I experience before I fell into a coma

When the heavenly way and that ghostly thing were still functioning normally, the status of the deities in the heavenly court could be roughly divided into four levels

Several excavators demolished the walls of the orphanage

The turtle prime minister sighed

"Fourth Grandmother"

Wow

For example, the Dragon Lady Ao Ying

As for deities of the level that are widely known, their composition is relatively complex, and their strengths vary significantly

The parking lot shrouded in thick fog, a group of hostile sea spirits, and that shark fascia creature

Zhou Zheng crouched in front of the newly erected tombstone, took out fruits and fresh flowers from his backpack, and lit two stacks of yellow paper in the fire pit

Zhou Zheng saw many奇景 in his dream, the most impressive being the square-shaped land suspended in the brilliant starry sky

Currently, Xiao Yue is stationed in the Twelve Cities of the East Sea alongside two other fairies, commanding thousands of cultivators, who are addressed as instructors wherever they go

There are also the Barefoot Immortal, known for not wearing shoes, the group of eight wine-borrowing deities led by Lü Dongbin, the wealthy Ao family headed by the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, the hardworking and dedicated star of misfortune, Shen Bao, on the path to the rise of the heavenly court, and the Cowherd and Weaver Girl, famous for their love story but lacking in actual strength, among others

On a sunny morning, one can see several rows of bed sheets and quilts hanging in the yard, along with a group of children playing and frolicking underneath them.

When it was confirmed that Zhou Zheng had no issues, Ao Ying finally breathed a sigh of relief

She is still dressed in the ancient skirt style as when we first met

The memories of this lifetime, transformed into dreams, resonate more deeply with Zhou Zheng's heart than the scenes of celestial realms.

If something were to happen to Zhou Zheng... Xiao Yue thought of the furious expression of Uncle Fu and shivered a few times, once again carefully sensing Zhou Zheng's condition

A light drizzle is falling from the sky

Yes, this old servant has noted it down. These are the elixirs and cultivation techniques that you have sent to me over a thousand miles through your message...

Ao Ying softly called out, sitting on the edge of the chair by the bed with her legs together, quietly gazing at Zhou Zheng... the bandages on his face

According to what Lord Xiaoyue has said, keep the news under wraps. I would like my elder sister to take charge of the subsequent matters. As for my second brother, I do not wish to deal with him; he has truly gone too far.

After Zhou Zheng subdued this fellow, he unexpectedly became the 'support' for the children in the orphanage, often going there to do some heavy work

She leaned her slender back against the door, her bright eyes gazing at Zhou Zheng, carefully sensing his breath

In contrast, Ao Ying today simply styled her long hair into an updo, securing it with a jade hairpin inserted at an angle. Surrounding her were several jars and bottles, and in her right hand, she held a spatula, while a cloud of steam rose from the iron pot, absorbing the cooking fumes. A hint of a relaxed smile played at the corners of her mouth

This can also be considered a slight restriction imposed by the Heavenly Court on the Dragon Palace

As he turned and stepped through the portal, Zhou Zheng smoothly felt the existence of his own body, while simultaneously experiencing the soreness, swelling, pain, and numbness that pervaded throughout.

However, this fellow, cough, with someone as significant as Uncle Fu backing Brother Zhou, he need not worry too much; he just needs to do well in the tasks assigned by Uncle Fu.

Certainly, Uncle Fu is also well-known at the household level

In a hospital that is not open to the public, in a single patient room on the top floor

Well, this is all I can tell you.

I will formally lodge a serious protest against you, the Three True Dragons of the Dragon Palace, through the proper channels

The first half of this dream is silent, lacking any coherence or logic, resembling a picture book with its pages shuffled out of order

Ao Ying slightly nodded, her eyes revealing a hint of fatigue

I...

He is not on the roster of the reincarnated celestial generals, nor does he possess memories of a past life; he should be a normal reincarnated immortal, merely having coincidentally reincarnated on Blue Star

The girl asked him softly

This matter is permeated with strangeness in every aspect

Previously, my elder sister's spiritual energy was exhausted, and I did not have the chance to finish speaking with her. Please convey this message to her for me

However, there is one more matter that this old servant must remind His Highness the Third Prince of; it is the duty of this old servant as your subject

Do you think this world is fair to us, Xiao Zheng?

Familiar... isn't this just home?