What the hell are you barking about

The Celestial Court’s Holy Land.

A figure shrouded in boundless divine radiance, his form and face obscured, murmured to himself.

"Gu Qingfeng, the Chaos Physique… So the divination’s revelation about the key to the calamity points to him. Righteous Sun Heavenly Lord has done well, finding him first."

At that moment, a streak of light suddenly rushed forward, urgently reporting,

"Lord Holy Master, the Netherworld’s Prefect has arrived."

The Holy Master, wrapped in endless divine brilliance, frowned slightly. "Has the news leaked? He’s quick, but since the person is already in the hands of the Celestial Court, no one can take him away. Bring him in."

"No need. This Prefect has already arrived." A hearty laugh echoed from the heavens.

Then, a figure bathed in ten thousand zhang of radiance strode through the air, hands clasped behind his back.

"The Prefect is swift indeed," the Holy Master remarked.

The Netherworld’s Prefect smiled faintly. "Yet still a step behind you, Dao Brother. We all worked together to divine the heavens, yet in the end, you acted decisively—even resorting to the Two Realms Teleportation Art to seize the advantage. Admirable, truly admirable."

Though his words praised, his tone carried unmistakable mockery.

The Celestial Court’s Holy Master snorted coldly. "Since the Prefect already knows the Celestial Court claimed him first, why come today? Do you intend to snatch him from us?"

"Precisely."

"Hahaha! Such bold words! Remember—this is the Celestial Court, not your Netherworld. Do you think you alone can succeed?"

"Of course not alone. Fellow Daoists, show yourselves."

In response, three divine lights erupted from the void, their terrifying pressure shaking the heavens and earth as if the world could not withstand their simultaneous presence.

The first to step into the Celestial Court was a domineering figure, majestic and clad in imperial robes, his blood energy surging for ten thousand li like an unrivaled sovereign exuding kingly might.

The disciples of the Celestial Court paled at the sight. "The Immortal Divine Emperor of the Eternal Divine Dynasty!"

Following the Immortal Divine Emperor, another figure entered.

If the emperor was a ruler who dominated the world, this man was a war god who battled heaven and earth!

Clad in golden armor, his radiance blazed like the rising sun, his oppressive aura causing the heavens to tremble as if a golden divine mountain were moving.

In his hand was a golden mace, faint imperial might emanating from it, unleashing countless golden immortal rays that surged into the sky, his battle intent shaking the heavens.

"It’s the current War God of the War God Hall!" countless voices exclaimed in shock.

"He’s even wielding the War Heaven Emperor’s imperial weapon! Does he mean to wage war against the Celestial Court?"

"The most supreme figures of the world have all gathered—what could have happened?"

The last figure was unlike the first two in flamboyance, yet she drew the most attention.

For she was the Queen Mother of the West, the most renowned beauty in the world—none surpassed her in grace, and none matched her in strength.

Dressed in resplendent immortal robes, she moved with the rhythm of heavenly laws, her elegance and beauty unmatched.

The Celestial Court’s Holy Master’s expression darkened further as he glared at the Netherworld’s Prefect. "You informed them?"

The Prefect smiled faintly. "This concerns the great calamity of the world. We cannot let Dao Brother bear it alone—we all wish to contribute."

"Hmph. ‘Contribute’? You mean seize the Chaos Physique for yourselves."

As tensions rose, the Queen Mother of the West intervened. "Fellow Daoists, we have yet to even discern the key to the calamity. For my sake, let us not quarrel. By the way, when will Gu Qingfeng be brought here?"

The Holy Master fell silent, his cold gaze sweeping over the group. He knew they would not leave without seeing the Chaos Physique, so he wasted no time.

Through a secret method, he contacted Righteous Sun Heavenly Lord, who was billions of li away, instructing him to prepare the Two Realms Teleportation Art.

At the Sword Gate, Righteous Sun Heavenly Lord immediately informed Gu Qingfeng upon receiving the message.

Gu Qingfeng was delighted—this was like having his travel expenses covered.

"Let’s go, then."

"As you command, Honored One."

Righteous Sun Heavenly Lord respectfully complied, forming hand seals to connect with the void.

The Holy Master received the signal and, with great divine power, teleported the two.

In a flash of light, Gu Qingfeng and Righteous Sun Heavenly Lord vanished from their original location.

The next moment, they appeared billions of li away in the Celestial Court’s Holy Land.

The moment Gu Qingfeng arrived, the Holy Master and the others fixed their gazes upon him.

Divine light flickered in their eyes as they scrutinized him, as if trying to see through his very essence.

Before Gu Qingfeng could even admire the scenery of the Celestial Court, he felt as if he were being watched by five supreme deities.

Their eyes radiated boundless divine light, their bodies enveloped in countless immortal rays, towering like gods gazing down upon an insignificant ant.

It irritated him immensely.

Thanks to Righteous Sun Heavenly Lord’s briefing, he already knew the identities of these five—the rulers of the world’s greatest powers.

Soon, murmurs arose among them.

"Not the Chaos Physique—a Chaos Embryo!"

"His Chaos Embryo is incredibly refined, nearly at the level of the true Chaos Physique."

"To think someone could actually cultivate the legendary Chaos Physique… Unbelievable."

"At only the Heavenly Human realm, yet possessing a Chaos Embryo… This boy must harbor heaven-shaking secrets. Perhaps the key to surviving the great calamity lies with him."

Gu Qingfeng’s face darkened as he listened to their brazen discussion.

He could sense their condescension, their indifference—like humans observing an ant, only deigning to speak because the ant was unusual.

"Enough," the Holy Master said coolly. "The Celestial Court retrieved him. You’ve seen him—now leave."

The Immortal Divine Emperor snorted. "How typical of the Celestial Court—so domineering. But this one belongs to my dynasty."

The Netherworld’s Prefect smiled. "Dao Brother, the great calamity concerns all living beings of the Cangming Realm. No single faction can withstand it alone."

"This is the Celestial Court, not the Netherworld or the Eternal Divine Dynasty. Whoever the Celestial Court finds belongs to us."

The Queen Mother of the West quickly mediated. "Fellow Daoists, please, in the face of calamity, we must unite—"

"What the hell are you dogs barking about?"

A cold, mocking voice cut through the argument.

The five figures paused, their indifferent gazes shifting to Gu Qingfeng, displeasure flashing across their faces.

"Young man," the Netherworld’s Prefect said icily, "do you know who you’re speaking to? Do you know who we are?"

"Keh keh keh…"

Gu Qingfeng let out a sinister laugh. "Who are you? Of course I know—just five noisy old mutts.

And I thought the Celestial Court was some sacred place. Turns out it’s just a kennel."