Three days later, the graduation ceremony took place. Even Lishan Old Mother personally showed up and said a few words. Athena and the others would continue cultivating under her guidance, but the others weren't so lucky.

Fortunately, with Senior Brother Nezha around, most graduates got assigned their roles directly, except for a few who had their own preferences. Among them, a group of Star Gods was selected by Nezha to bolster the Heavenly Court's starry sky.

Netherworld Gods were assigned to the underworld. Though the working conditions weren't ideal, at least it was a stable position. For some who were originally Netherworld Gods, it felt like returning home.

Finally, the ocean faction was sent to the East Sea Penglai Mountain. Yunxiao, who was rebuilding Penglai, also needed fresh blood.

A few special cases stood out: Little Blond Apollo was sent to the Sun Star; Hera was arranged by Nezha to become the Childbirth Lady. Everyone had a bright future ahead.

After a day of hustle and bustle, everyone was dispatched to their posts. Lishan Academy now only had fewer than fifty people left, making it feel quite empty. Whether or not new students would be recruited depended entirely on Lishan Old Mother's mood.

After wrapping up matters at Lishan, Nezha bid farewell to the Old Mother and returned to the Heavenly Court. He had spent ten thousand years in the Hongmeng World and indeed missed Long Ji, Daji, and the others.

The Starry Sky Three Constellations were running as usual. Their operations no longer required Nezha's direct involvement; as long as his name carried weight, it was enough. Yang Chan and Golden Light, his two capable secretaries, handled affairs with expert efficiency and were truly exemplary workers.

When the two saw Nezha's return, they were delighted. Yang Chan also shared some exciting news with him: Yang Jian was getting married. Originally, Yaoji had a hundred years left on her sentence, but Yang Jian had been working overtime to earn merit and offset her sentence, leading to Yaoji's release. Currently, plans were underway for Yang Jian and Ao Cunxin's wedding.

Yang Jian wanted to ask his benefactor Nezha to help select an auspicious day for the celebration. He and Ao Cunxin planned to personally visit Nezha to request the date. Yang Chan was simply giving Nezha a heads-up in advance.

Nezha was, of course, thrilled to hear the news—he loved a lively atmosphere.

The Heavenly Rules prohibited gods and mortals from having relationships, specifically targeting the gods listed on the Investiture of the Gods. For immortals, however, the restrictions weren't as severe. The ultimate goal for immortals was pursuing the Great Dao, so they generally didn't care much about romance.

Knowing that Yang Jian would visit soon, Nezha thought about hosting a banquet. Previously, during his time at Lishan, Artemis's words had left quite an impression on him. After all, he was fundamentally different from the native beings of the Primordial World.

Compared to pursuing the Great Dao, he placed more importance on his self-identity.

Family, friendship, love—all these emotions were Nezha's anchor points. With them, at least he could ensure he remained himself.

After sharing his thoughts, Golden Light patted her chest and vowed to handle the communications. As his chief secretary, she was well aware of Nezha's connections in the Heavenly Court.

Yang Chan joyfully sent the news to her second brother, Yang Jian. Despite spending centuries in the Heavenly Court, in her mind, her brother's marriage and carrying on the Yang Family line were top priorities.

At the Inner Hall of Ziwei Star Palace, Nezha's casual remark spurred a frenzy among the attendants who began preparing. Meanwhile, Nezha himself headed to the Heavenly Market to find Daji. The array formations in the Heavenly Market were set up by Nezha himself, so he easily located Daji without alerting anyone.

Daji, who controlled the economic lifeline of the Starry Sky Three Constellations, was currently busy calculating accounts.

"Working so hard?"

Familiar with Nezha's voice, Daji didn't let her guard down but replied cautiously.

"Ki-li-wa-la?"

"Wa-la-wa-la?"

"Maka Baka!"

After confirming the code, Daji finally relaxed, stood up, and threw herself into Nezha's arms.

Holding her as they sat in a chair, Nezha chuckled, "You've been an immortal for so long, yet you still act like a little girl."

Snuggling against Nezha, Daji dismissively said, "Anyway, it's just the two of us. No one else will come in here."

Nezha blinked.

"Just the two of us?"

Daji blinked back.

"Just the two of us."

"Then how about we spice things up?"

A few hours later, after "spicing things up," Daji leaned against Nezha, entirely exhausted.

Nezha held her close, relishing the fullness in his arms, and joked, "I gave you divine skills for body refinement; why haven't you practiced at all?"

Daji confidently explained, "You're already so strong. No matter how much I refine, it's pointless. I neither enjoy dueling nor silly body training. I'd rather focus on things I truly like."

Her reasoning was quite sound.

Nezha shared the news about Yang Jian's wedding and his banquet plans with Daji. Soon after, Daji kicked him out, saying she needed to tidy up and suggested he go find Deng Chanyu, exuding a rather merciless post-event attitude.

Deng Chanyu, who held the title of Po Jun Star Lord, was next on Nezha's list. Upon arriving at Po Jun Star, Nezha quickly found her. Unlike Daji, who enjoyed scholarly pursuits, Deng Chanyu was far more spirited, having grown up riding horses with her father.

When she saw Nezha, she grabbed her spear, demonstrated a move, and asked, "What's this move called?"

"Straight to the Yellow Dragon."

(Master Huang Long: ???)

Laughing, Deng Chanyu tossed her spear aside, took a few quick steps, and clung to Nezha. For her, the move's name held little significance—"Straight to the Yellow Dragon" was merely a coded phrase.

"Aren't you afraid of embarrassing yourself if someone sees?"

Deng Chanyu shrugged indifferently, "What's embarrassing about it? If anything, they'd think I'm impressive. I mean, I dare ride Emperor Ziwei—would they?"

Feigning disdain, Nezha replied, "Who rides whom? That's not set in stone."

Deng Chanyu chuckled mischievously, being far bolder than Daji in such matters.

"Then how about we take turns!"

With that, she pulled Nezha deeper into the palace.

"What are you up to?"

"Obviously, riding a big horse!"

…

Deng Chanyu proved to be somewhat stronger than Daji, but still no match for Nezha. Satiated, she clung tightly to him, laughing foolishly.

"What's with the silly laugh?"

"I'm happy. I feel like my immortal life is already perfect."

Nezha couldn't help but smile. In the endless Primordial World, countless beings strained every nerve to advance their cultivation, yet here she was, claiming her immortal life was perfect already.

Deng Chanyu clearly didn't care about such things. To her, living a life she loved with people she loved was enough. The elusive Great Dao felt too distant—nothing compared to the tangible joys before her.

Nezha sensed her contentment and felt warmth in his own heart. The influence of Hongmeng Purple Qi had somewhat dulled his emotions, but now they grew more vivid.

Standing up, he playfully smacked Deng Chanyu's snowy skin twice and said, "Come to Ziwei Star Palace later. Yang Jian's double celebration—let's all gather together."

Deng Chanyu listened, then pouted, "You should've told me earlier. Now I'm totally out of energy…"

Nezha rolled his eyes at her. Who was the one overexerting herself? Wasn't that her own choice?

After leaving Po Jun Star, Nezha headed to the Turquoise Pool to find Long Ji. Naturally, his first stop was visiting his mother-in-law. Familiar with the area, Nezha didn't need guidance. The fairies of the Turquoise Pool were also accustomed to him and promptly escorted him in.

The Queen Mother of the West was in a good mood lately. At her level, finding something truly satisfying was rare, but the recent clash with No-Life Old Mother had scratched that itch perfectly.

No-Life Old Mother had considerable cultivation and strong backers, yet she had come to provoke the Queen Mother. Defeating her not only boosted the Queen Mother's confidence but also brought a great deal of enjoyment to her otherwise monotonous life.

Nezha and his mother-in-law had always had an amicable relationship, so without beating around the bush, he directly explained his intentions. Upon hearing about Yang Jian's wedding, the Queen Mother promised to send an extravagant gift.

As she instructed the fairies to summon Long Ji, she asked Nezha about his recent activities.

The Queen Mother was genuinely curious. Among immortals, it was normal to stay home for tens of thousands of years without venturing out, but Nezha's constant roaming was definitely unusual.

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