Li Yao possessing the Haotian Tower was already astonishing enough.
Unexpectedly, Li Yao also possessed the magical treasures of Guang Chengzi, Yun Zhongzi, Tongtian Jiaozhu, and others.
This is absolutely incredible!
Who exactly is Li Yao?
Where did he obtain the Haotian Pagoda, the Fantian Seal, the Water and Fire Flower Basket, the Zhuxian Sword, and other magical treasures?
"Your Majesty, Li Yao's origins are unknown, yet his cultivation is so high. If he harbors ill intentions, he might just be another Sun Wukong!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! We must eliminate this person as soon as possible, otherwise, the consequences will be dire!"
"Your Majesty, I believe that you should immediately order Erlang Shen to lead his 1,200 grass-root gods to eliminate Li Yao and prevent future troubles."
"..."
Most of the priests present stepped forward to offer their opinions.
Most of them believed that Li Yao was a menace and should be eliminated as soon as possible.
The Eight Immortals and Li Jing also agreed.
Since they had all suffered greatly at Li Yao's hands, they naturally wanted revenge.
Although Nezha had his Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover taken away by Li Yao.
However, he felt that even if Erlang Shen Yang Jian were to take action, he might not be a match for Li Yao.
Therefore, he did not agree with the priests' suggestions.
However, he remained silent, maintaining a neutral stance.
At this moment, even the Jade Emperor was undecided.
The main reason is that Li Yao is not only extremely powerful, but also has a very mysterious background.
He shifted his gaze to Laozi and asked, "Laozi, what do you think we should do?"
"Your Majesty, Li Yao came to this space-time through the Wheel of Reincarnation!"
"Before he entered this space-time, there had been no trouble at all!"
"In other words, Li Yao, who lived during the Tang Dynasty, did not have any impact on the future."
"Therefore, Li Yao should not have any impact on the Heavenly Court or even the Three Realms."
"Therefore, I think all we need to do is send someone to monitor Li Yao!"
"As long as Li Yao doesn't ruin the Six Immortals' grand plan to convert Cao Guojiu!"
"Then we don't need to pay any attention to Li Yao!"
"As long as Li Yao goes with the Six Immortals and returns to the Tang Dynasty through the Wheel of Reincarnation!"
"Then, this space-time will not be in chaos!"
As expected of Laozi, he considers things quite thoroughly.
After his analysis, the Jade Emperor suddenly understood.
He then ordered the Wind-Hearing and Thousand-Mile-Eye to monitor Li Yao's every move.
If Li Yao does anything unusual, report it to him immediately.
Chapter 741 Returning to the Tang Dynasty
Li Yao did not participate in the Six Immortals' conversion of Cao Guojiu.
Lan Caihe infiltrated the Cao family mansion, intending to steal the official seal of Cao Guojiu.
Unexpectedly, Lan Caihe learned that the Toon Tree Spirit had instigated Cao Guojiu to make a fortune from the plague by confiscating the Seven-Colored Flower.
The seven-colored flower is a medicinal herb used to treat plagues.
Therefore, Lan Caihe, He Xiangu, and Han Xiangzi intercepted the procession transporting the Seven-Colored Flower, intending to distribute it free of charge to the people suffering from the plague.
Of course, at this crucial moment, the villainous Camellia Tree Spirit inevitably appeared.
The tree spirit, along with a group of soldiers, surrounded Lan Caihe and the other two.
The two sides fought a fierce battle.
Since Lan Caihe and the other two had no magical powers, they could only rely on their fists and feet to fight against the group of soldiers.
As a result, He Xiangu was arrested, and Lan Caihe fell off a cliff and died.
Only Han Xiangzi managed to escape.
After He Xiangu was captured and taken to the Cao family mansion, she caught the eye of the Sixth Prince because of her exceptional beauty.
The Sixth Prince wanted He Xiangu to marry him willingly.
Therefore, the Sixth Prince asked Cao Guojiu to persuade He Xiangu.
If Cao Guojiu can persuade He Xiangu to willingly marry the Sixth Prince, the Sixth Prince will reward Cao Guojiu with 100,000 taels of gold.
Upon hearing that there were 100,000 taels of gold, Cao Guojiu's eyes lit up.
Therefore, he tried his best to persuade He Xiangu to marry the Sixth Prince.
He Xiangu, of course, firmly disagreed.
Meanwhile, Tieguai Li, Zhang Guolao, and others who had been captured by Cao Guojiu also learned of He Xiangu's capture while in prison.
They were all in a panic, desperately trying to rescue He Xiangu.
Unfortunately, they themselves are all imprisoned and unable to protect themselves.
Just when they were at their wits' end.
Suddenly, Lan Caihe appeared in the cell through a wall.
Tieguai Li, Zhang Guolao, and the others still thought that Lan Caihe had regained his magical powers.
Lan Caihe explained that he had died and become a ghost.
While in prison, Lan Caihe heard a story about Cao Guojiu.
It turns out that there was once a doctor who refused to save a dying man, indirectly causing the death of Cao Guojiu's younger brother.
This incident left Cao Guojiu with a lingering grudge.
After becoming the emperor's brother-in-law, Cao Guojiu used his position to arrest many doctors in order to avenge his brother.
Upon hearing this, Lan Caihe felt that he had found Cao Guojiu's weakness.
So he immediately went down to the underworld, hoping to find Cao Guojiu's younger brother there.
If he can find Cao Guojiu's younger brother, he can have Cao Guojiu's younger brother go to the mortal world to persuade Cao Guojiu to repent and reform.
He went to the underworld and, after inquiring with Yama, learned that the ghost of Cao Guojiu's younger brother was in the eighteenth level of hell, suffering punishment and atoning for Cao Guojiu's sins.
Lan Caihe explained his purpose.
Of course, Yama wouldn't agree so easily to let Lan Caihe take away Cao Guojiu's younger brother.
After much pleading, Yama finally agreed to let Lan Caihe serve one day in place of Cao Guojiu's younger brother, and then let Cao Guojiu's younger brother return to the mortal world for one day.
If Cao Guojiu's younger brother does not return to the underworld, then Lan Caihe must remain in the underworld to serve his sentence in Cao Guojiu's place.
Lan Caihe agreed without much thought.
On the other side, under the instigation of the Toon Tree Spirit, Cao Guojiu planned to force He Xiangu to agree to marry the Sixth Prince by torturing Tieguai Li, Zhang Guolao and others.
He Xiangu hesitated for a moment.
Tieguai Li, Zhang Guolao, and others naturally tried to dissuade He Xiangu from agreeing.
As for the Toon Tree Spirit, it kept urging Cao Guojiu to kill Tieguai Li, Zhang Guolao, and others.
Once Cao Guojiu begins his killing spree, it will be difficult for him to be converted into an immortal.
The purpose of the Toon Tree Spirit's journey was to do everything possible to prevent Cao Guojiu from becoming an immortal.
As the execution was approaching noon, Cao Guojiu continued to threaten her, and He Xiangu was at a loss for what to do.
Suddenly, someone came to report that all the doctors in the prison had been released.
Then, someone else reported that Cao Guojiu's vault was on fire.
Soon after, someone came to report that the Cao residence was on fire.
Cao Guojiu was terrified.
However, the spirit of the Chinese toon tree persuaded Cao Guojiu that as long as He Xiangu married the Sixth Prince, all the losses would be recovered.
The fire at the vault and the fire at the Cao residence were nothing more than a ploy by others to lure the tiger away from the mountain.
She also repeatedly urged Cao Guojiu to immediately kill Tieguai Li, Zhang Guolao, and others.
At this moment, Cao Guojiu hesitated.
Although he was extremely greedy, he had never actually killed anyone.
Seeing that Cao Guojiu was still hesitant, the tree spirit took the initiative to order the execution of Tieguai Li and others in Cao Guojiu's name.
Just as the executioner was about to carry out the execution, a savior arrived!
Two figures suddenly emerged from the crowd of onlookers.
"Han Xiangzi!"
"Fellow Daoist Li!"
He Xiangu, Tieguai Li, and the others were overjoyed when they saw the newcomers.
The visitors were Li Yao and Han Xiangzi.
Although Li Yao had no intention of interfering in the matter of the Six Immortals converting Cao Guojiu.
However, he saw that the matter was about to be over.
It wouldn't be right for him to stand idly by.