296: Chapter 296 Who says the Celestial Venerable can't praise people?

"Let's go." Jiang Hao set down his teacup and stood up. "I'll take you all somewhere."

"Where to?" Feng Xi asked curiously.

"The Heavenly Courts Rear Garden," Jiang Hao said with a smile. "I'll show you something good."

Everyone's eyes lit up as they stood up one after another. If the Heavenly Emperor called it 'something good,' how could it be anything less than extraordinary?

...

The Heavenly Courts Rear Garden.

As soon as they stepped inside, everyone was stunned by the sight before them.

The Immortal Pond shimmered with ripples, its waters crystal clear, with spiritual mist flowing above it.

Several stalks of undying medicine stood quietly by the pond, their branches and leaves swaying gently, scattering specks of divine radiance.

At a stone table by the pond, two figures sat facing each other.

The one on the left wore a green Daoist robe, his face ancient and sharp, holding a chess piece in his hand.

The one on the right had a gentle and peaceful temperament, with a smile on his face.

They were none other than Heavenly Venerable Lingbao and Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.

Hearing footsteps, the two looked up simultaneously, then stood with smiles on their faces.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao also stood up, sizing everyone up with a smile in his eyes. "So these are your old friends, Fellow Daoist Jiang? Not bad, not bad at all. They're all good seedlings."

Jiang Hao stepped forward with a smile to introduce both sides.

"This is Heavenly Venerable Lingbao, and this is Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi."

He then pointed to the group. "These are my old friends from back then. This is Feng Wu, Long Hao, Battle Saint Venerable..."

The group hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Greetings, Heavenly Venerable Lingbao! Greetings, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi!"

Their tone was respectful and their movements solemn.

These were legendary figures from the Mythological Era, living legends.

As they bowed, they were all muttering in shock in their hearts:

Did these two Heavenly Venerables really come back to life?

Before they sealed themselves away, they had indeed seen the planet formed from Heavenly Venerable Lingbao's corpse, and Jiang Hao had even set up a formation on it.

But they never expected the resurrection to actually succeed.

Feng Xi's reaction was the most obvious; she had even followed Jiang Hao into the planet formed by Heavenly Venerable Lingbao's corpse back then!

She had visited Heavenly Venerable Lingbao's Platform of Immortality, and never imagined that when she woke up again, this Heavenly Venerable would truly be resurrected.

Of course, the group was even more shocked to see Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.

They had at least some mental preparation for Heavenly Venerable Lingbao and could accept it.

But Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was a complete surprise, something they hadn't expected at all.

He was a legend who had disappeared since the Mythological Era, rumored to have fallen long ago.

Now, he was actually standing right in front of them, alive and well.

It was simply unbelievable.

Fortunately, Feng Wu and the others were people who had seen the world. Though they were shaken to the core, they did not lose their composure outwardly.

Instead, they said politely, "Congratulations to the two Heavenly Venerables on your return through Nirvana."

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi waved his hand gently. "No need for such formality. We are all family."

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao also smiled. "Fellow Daoist Jiang's old friends are our friends. Everyone, please be at ease."

As he spoke, he looked at the three young people, including Feng Xi, with a look of admiration in his eyes.

"These three little ones have quite good Aptitude."

He raised his hand, and three glows of light appeared in his palm.

One was fiery red, one was ocean blue, and one was spring green.

When the light faded, three crystal-clear jade talismans remained.

"One for each of you," Heavenly Venerable Lingbao said with a smile. "Sealed inside is a strand of my Sword Intent. If you encounter danger, crush it, and it can block one fatal calamity."

The three young people were stunned.

Feng Xi hurriedly waved her hands. "This... this is too precious, we cannot accept it..."

The Little War Emperor also shook his head. "Senior, this gift is too great..."

Before coming, Jiang Hao had told them about the two Heavenly Venerables, saying they were powerful and roughly equal to him in strength.

One must remember that the Heavenly Emperor was a being capable of slaying Immortals; to be on par with him...

That meant these two Heavenly Venerables could also slay Immortals. How precious would a Sword Talisman from such a powerhouse be?

It could truly be said that they could walk unhindered through the Origin Realm. With this talisman, let alone ordinary people, even the Forbidden Zone Supreme Beings wouldn't be able to do anything to them.

This was a true life-saving charm of immeasurable value.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao laughed. "It's not too precious. You are Fellow Daoist Jiang's juniors, which makes you our juniors as well. Don't be polite."

The three little ones all looked toward Jiang Hao in unison.

Jiang Hao smiled at the situation, finding it a very familiar feeling.

Wasn't this just like when children are given money or gifts by relatives and elders, and not knowing what to do, they look to their own parents or elders for guidance?

He hadn't expected to find himself in this position now.

"Accept it. This is a gesture from your elders."

Only then did the three take the jade talismans and bow solemnly.

"Thank you, Heavenly Venerable Lingbao!"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi also smiled and raised his hand, three clusters of soft light appearing in his palm.

"I don't have many good things. These three wisps of dao rhyme can help you avoid some detours when you are comprehending the Dao."

Feng Xi and the other two immediately looked at Jiang Hao again.

A dao rhyme comprehension from Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi—the preciousness of this went without saying. Everyone present knew exactly how valuable it was.

Jiang Hao nodded once more.

The three bowed again. "Thank you, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi!"

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao and Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi looked at the two's joined hands, smiles appearing in their eyes.

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi said warmly, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, Miss Feng Wu, congratulations to you both."

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao also nodded, his tone carrying a sense of relief. "After all these years, you've finally come together. It hasn't been easy."

Feng Wu was slightly taken aback, then her face reddened as she said softly, "Thank you, both Heavenly Venerables."

Jiang Hao smiled and tightened his grip on Feng Wu's hand.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao looked at Feng Wu with admiration in his eyes. "Feng Wu truly lives up to her reputation as a strong woman of her generation. We often heard Fellow Daoist Jiang mention you."

Feng Wu was stunned by his words, a flash of surprise and joy appearing in her eyes.

"He mentioned me often?"

"Yes," Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi nodded.

"He mentioned you often. Fellow Daoist Jiang said that back then in the starry skies, there was a Phoenix Clan Prodigy who was stunning and powerful.

Every time he needed help, she would appear and assist him greatly. Every time he mentioned you, he would praise you endlessly."

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi said with emotion.

"So we have always wanted to meet you, to see the confidante that Fellow Daoist Jiang often praises. Today, we finally have.

As expected, just as Fellow Daoist Jiang said, you are both beautiful and powerful. You truly deserve your reputation as a Fairy known throughout the world; the rumors do not do you justice."

Feng Wu hadn't expected the two Heavenly Venerables to say such things. She was a bit embarrassed by the praise, but the smile in her eyes could not be hidden.

Clearly, hearing from the two Heavenly Venerables that Jiang Hao had been praising her in various ways made her very happy.

She looked at the two Heavenly Venerables and said softly, "Thank you for your kind words, Heavenly Venerables. It is my honor to meet you both."

Jiang Hao watched this scene and smiled. Who said Heavenly Venerables Yuanshi and Lingbao were stern and didn't know how to give compliments?

Just look at how well they did it.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao laughed heartily. "Haha, you old friends have reunited, so you surely have much to talk about. Carry on, we won't disturb you."

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi also nodded with a smile, and the two turned to leave, leaving the area to Jiang Hao and his group.

After the two Heavenly Venerables left and the three young ones had put away their gifts, everyone finally had the chance to carefully examine this rear garden.

Then, they saw that cluster of seven-colored light by the pond.

The light had formed a cocoon, about the height of a person, with seven-colored divine light flowing across its surface.

Within the light, one could vaguely see the outline of a human-shaped infant, white and chubby.

The infant sat cross-legged, its entire body emitting an aura that made one's heart tremble.

Long Hao's tail instantly stiffened and stopped wagging.

"This... this?"

Battle Saint Venerable also widened his eyes, pointing at the object and looking at Jiang Hao in shock as he asked, "This thing, it couldn't be..."

Jiang Hao smiled. "Your guess is correct. It's exactly what you're thinking. This thing is indeed the Seven-Colored Immortal Gold Saint Spirit."

"Ah?"