Chapter 2670 - 2668: Playing Both Sides

Chapter 2670: Chapter 2668: Playing Both Sides

Li Jing and Huang Feihu exchanged glances, thinking this was the right person to find.

This Shen Gongbao, with his crafty appearance and belly full of deceitful tricks, was indeed suited for this.

"Speak up!"

Li Jing raised his hand for Shen Gongbao to sit and talk.

Shen Gongbao smiled and said, "You two should know, Yang Jian is a famously filial son. Back when the Jade Emperor was furious due to his mother Princess Yunhua’s secret affair with the mortal Yang Tianyou, he pressed Princess Yunhua beneath Peach Mountain. Yang Jian, still young at the time, dared to oppose the Jade Emperor for his mother. He learned mana from Master Jade Tripod and returned to split open Peach Mountain, rescuing his mother. Unfortunately, the Jade Emperor, to make an example, sent Heavenly Soldiers to kill his parents, making him an orphan from a young age, and he hated this Uncle Emperor to his core."

Li Jing raised his eyebrows and asked, "We’ve heard of this, but what’s it got to do with Yang Jian withdrawing his troops?"

Shen Gongbao said, "You might only know part of it. Yunhua Immortal and Yang Tianyou are actually not dead. Yunhua is an immortal with boundless mana, and Yang Tianyou is not a mere mortal but has the bloodline of a three-eyed divine blood. How could they die easily? Back then, the Jade Emperor only symbolically executed them for his reputation, but actually imprisoned them in the Heavenly Prison. All these years, Yang Jian has been defying orders mainly because he’s worried about his parents’ lives. Were it not for this, he wouldn’t have been so cold and harsh towards his sister Yang Chan, even staging a sequel where a nephew splits Mount Hua to save his mother."

"How do you know about this?"

Li Jing and Huang Feihu were both shocked, not expecting such a secret.

Shen Gongbao stroked his little mustache, chuckled wickedly, "Not to hide from you, I’ve traveled far and wide over the years and made friends with many Divine Monarchs in the Heavenly Court. One of them is the clerk managing the Heavenly Prison, from whom I learned this. The Heavenly Prison has eighteen levels, and Yang Tianyou and his wife are imprisoned on the eighteenth level. It’s full of major criminals from the Three Realms, heavily restrained, even a Golden Immortal can’t get out."

Li Jing said, "After all this talk, you wouldn’t be suggesting we release Yang Tianyou and his wife?"

Shen Gongbao said, "The Heavenly King is wise, only by releasing them and announcing it to the world, tearing through the barrier, will the Jade Emperor kill in rage. For the sake of his parent’s comfort, Yang Jian will surely withdraw his troops to help."

Li Jing said speechlessly, "You just said this is a serious matter. If Yang Jian couldn’t accomplish it, how could we?"

Huang Feihu sneered, "Seems we’ve overestimated you."

Shen Gongbao smiled confidently, "If I can mention this, naturally I have a way to release them. With the help of Heavenly Prison Star Wen Jie from the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Stars, son of Master Wen, now in charge of the Heavenly Prison, who is good friends with me. I will personally go to the heavens, get Wen Jie drunk, take the keys, and rescue Yang Tianyou and his wife. Then bring them to our Minor Celestial Court for protection, and the Jade Emperor will surely be enraged. We can then righteously write a letter inviting Yang Jian back to help."

Li Jing and Huang Feihu exchanged glances, somewhat incredulous as they looked at Shen Gongbao, "Are you truly able to enter the eighteen levels of the Heavenly Prison?"

Shen Gongbao said, "This task is in my hands; consider it my pledge to the Minor Celestial Court!"

Li Jing clapped the table and praised, "Great, if you can truly rescue Yang Tianyou and his wife, I will elevate you to the position of Liaison Envoy for the Minor Celestial Court, on par with Taibai Venus, responsible for external affairs."

"Thank you, Heavenly King, please await good news!"

Shen Gongbao, brimming with excitement, stroked his mustache and left.

After he left, Huang Feihu muttered with suspicion, "Brother Li, do you think Shen Gongbao really has such capability? The Heavenly Prison is heavily guarded, full of restrictions, usually impossible for us to approach!"

Li Jing furrowed his brows, "People have their ways, mice have theirs. This one has many connections, even knows the Immortals in the Sect of Severance, maybe he truly has a way. Let’s trust him this once, if not, we’ll find another way."

Huang Feihu nodded, then went below to prepare his troops for support.

To be cautious, he even sent spies to monitor the South Heavenly Gate.

After Shen Gongbao left, he didn’t go directly to the Heavenly Court but roamed several places, finally staying on Liangshan Island.

He paid a visit to Long Fei before the bamboo grove.

Long Fei asked him, "Is everything settled?"

Shen Gongbao said cautiously, "The Emperor’s orders are not to be delayed lightly. Though I’ve spoken openly, I have no confidence in the task of rescuing from the Heavenly Prison!"

Long Fei smiled faintly, "I asked you to do this, naturally I will protect you thoroughly. After you ascend, with the help of these two Daoists, you will be foolproof."

Behind the bamboo grove, two Daoists suddenly appeared.

They had imposing physiques, tall as normal people, wearing tiger skins as skirts, long hair flowing, akin to primitive men.

Shen Gongbao was intimidated by their aura, his mouth trembling, "This, could they be the legendary Ancestral Witches?"

Di Jiang opened his mouth, "You lad have some insight."

"Indeed!"

Zhu Jiuyin nodded coldly.

Shen Gongbao nodded repeatedly, bowing eagerly, "With the help of two Ancestral Witches, this will surely succeed without fail."

Di Jiang instructed, "Then let’s go!"

"Go!"

Zhu Jiuyin waved a hand, wrapping Shen Gongbao as they vanished from the spot.

Long Fei sipped light tea, placed a stone on the chessboard before him and said, "I used to be one on the chessboard, now I can finally step out and play a game with you all."

At the South Heavenly Gate, Shen Gongbao was halted by the gatekeepers.

The Four Heavenly Kings had already rebelled and left, replaced by the Witch Tribe.

The guardian here was a descendant of the Zhurong Clan, wrapped in a Fire Snake, extremely majestic.

He scrutinized Shen Gongbao, "Who are you?"

Shen Gongbao showed his token, "I am Water Dividing General Shen Gongbao, seeking urgent audience with Mistress Jiufeng."

"Water Dividing General?"

The guardian recently learned about Heavenly Court positions, knowing Water Dividing General is lower than East Sea Dragon King, an insignificant official from the Mortal Realm.

He frowned with disdain, "Our Mistress’s status is highly noble, can you see her just because you say so?"

Shen Gongbao pretended urgency, "This concerns major matters of your Witch Tribe, please don’t delay. Otherwise, if something happens, the General won’t be able to bear the responsibility."

"Concerns us?"

The guardian pondered, then waved him in, "Fine, this General will see what you have to say. If you’re playing tricks on me, I will kill you first."

He personally took Shen Gongbao inside, to Jiufeng’s office in the Vice Marshal’s Mansion, once Li Jing’s Heavenly King’s Mansion, to request an audience.

After the attendant reported, the guardian took Shen Gongbao in, cupped his fists towards Jiufeng and shouted, "Mistress, this little deity claims to have urgent matters to discuss with you."

Shen Gongbao followed, cupping his fists in introduction, "Mistress Jiufeng, little deity Shen Gongbao, at your service."

"Are you Shen Gongbao?"

Jiufeng looked at Shen Gongbao with interest, raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you want?"

Shen Gongbao glanced at the guardian and the servants in the room. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Understanding, Jiufeng waved for the guardian and the servants to leave.

After the door was closed, Shen Gongbao reported, "Mistress, I have a method to enhance the strength of our Witch Tribe."