Three days had passed quietly when I returned to Lingxiao Hall, without attracting the attention of those cunning immortal beings, thanks to the protection of True Martial Emperor.

Taking a deep breath, I dismissed the attendants around me. With a flash in my hand, a wooden sword appeared.

"What's so special about this..."

I murmured softly, looking at the object with doubt in my eyes.

Afterward, I asked True Martial Emperor about the method of transforming into that cunning incarnation, but he didn't directly answer my question.

Instead, he handed me this object, saying it could lend me a helping hand at a critical moment.

After studying it for a while, I sighed and put it away.

There are countless creatures in this world. Without any clues, how should I start searching for that cunning incarnation?

Not to mention, it's already quite rare for me to remain flawless in this Heavenly Court with my own strength!

Just then, the meaningful words of True Martial Emperor echoed in my mind:

"The plans of the Jade Emperor... surely involve some cleverness. But this thread of heavenly secret, you have to think it through, Great Sage, before you can grasp it."

"In this world, there are very few beings like the Great Sage..."

The Jade Emperor... beings like me...

I rubbed my forehead, pondering deeply.

In that moment, an image of a figure in silver armor and white robe suddenly flashed in my mind!

Yang Jian!

A hint of joy flickered in my eyes!

I, born from the convergence of the dragon veins of heaven and earth, and Yang Jian, a half-human and half-god existence, if we were to speak of great supernatural powers in the world, who would be less affected by the current influence of the cunning path than this Erlang Zhenjun!

"I never thought that there would come a day when I have to join forces with Erlang..."

I couldn't help but silently complain in my heart, but I immediately transformed once again and descended to the mortal world!

Time is running out, and I urgently need an ally!

Moreover, as the nephew of the Jade Emperor, Yang Jian might know some of the hidden secrets!

I found the direction and soon arrived at the boundary of Guanjiangkou!

However, to my surprise, in the distance, I saw flames soaring into the sky!

"What has happened?!"

My heart tightened, and I quickened my pace. When I arrived above Guanjiangkou, my pupils contracted involuntarily!

A scorched earth!

The once bustling Guanjiangkou now resembled a purgatory on earth!

Six terrifying and different-shaped great demons lay dead, their enormous bodies alone exerting pressure that crushed countless mortals into minced meat!

A figure in a silver robe knelt on one knee, seemingly lost in thought.

"The Six Saints of Meishan?!"

My heart sank, and I exclaimed in disbelief, my eyes filled with astonishment!

Things have already developed to this point!

It's even worse than I thought!

Although I was mentally prepared, I still found it difficult to maintain my composure when this scene unfolded before my eyes!

Even the celestial gods who have attained the Fruit of Attainment find it hard to control themselves, let alone the cultivators in the mortal world!

But unexpectedly, the cunning path has already affected the mortal realm to such an extent...

If so, how long can my sworn brothers hold on?

"Is it because... the Jade Emperor is gone?"

As if thinking of something, I couldn't help but speculate in my heart.

Then, I shook my head and regained my determination, descending straight down!

There's no time left!

"Monkey... you've come."

Seeing me, Yang Jian seemed unsurprised, only managing to conceal the sorrow in his eyes.

I nodded gently, not saying much.

"Even after seeing such a scene, you still refuse to give up? Are you really that stubborn?"

Suddenly, Yang Jian looked at me and spoke softly:

"You're different from me. Now that you're the Heavenly Emperor, if you no longer pursue these hidden secrets and just protect Flower Fruit Mountain, I'msure you can maintain a peaceful life. But you didn't. You returned to Lingxiao Hall and took the initiative to find me."

I remained silent, my eyes filled with determination.

"Very well. I can see that you have made up your mind."

Yang Jian stood up and looked at the devastated Guanjiangkou.

"The cunning path has indeed infiltrated the mortal realm. The Six Saints of Meishan were powerful cultivators, but they fell in the face of this calamity. If we don't take action, more innocent lives will be lost."

"What's the situation in the Heavenly Court?" I asked solemnly.

"The Jade Emperor is missing," Yang Jian replied. "No one knows where he went. The celestial gods are in disarray, and chaos is spreading."

"This is a critical moment," I said. "We need to gather our forces and find a way to stop the cunning path."

"Indeed," Yang Jian nodded. "But before that, we need to gather information and understand the extent of the cunning path's influence."

"I have a plan," I said. "We will travel to different realms and seek out beings who have resisted the cunning path. They might have insights or information that can aid us in our mission."

"That's a good idea," Yang Jian agreed. "We can start by visiting the Four Heavenly Kings in the Celestial Realm. They are powerful protectors of the Dharma and might have encountered the cunning path."

"Let's go then," I said, determination burning in my eyes.

We left Guanjiangkou behind and ascended to the Celestial Realm. Our journey to stop the cunning path had just begun.

As we traveled from realm to realm, we encountered various challenges and gathered allies along the way. Together, we formed a formidable force against the cunning path.

The battle was fierce, and the cunning path's influence was deeply rooted. But with each victory, we gained more knowledge and strength. We uncovered the Jade Emperor's involvement in the cunning path and his plans to reshape the heavenly order.

With this revelation, our determination grew stronger. We knew that we had to confront the Jade Emperor himself and put an end to his schemes.

The final battle in the Heavenly Court was an epic clash of power and will. We fought alongside the celestial gods who had regained their senses, and together, we challenged the Jade Emperor's authority.

In the end, we emerged victorious. The Jade Emperor's reign of cunning and manipulation was brought to an end, and a new era of balance and harmony began in the Heavenly Court.

As for me, I returned to Flower Fruit Mountain, where I continued to protect my domain. But now, I also took on the responsibility of overseeing the Heavenly Court and ensuring that the mistakes of the past would not be repeated.

The journey to stop the cunning path was long and arduous, but it was a testament to the resilience of the righteous and the power of unity. And as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, I vowed to always stand against any force that threatened the peace and balance of the realms.

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