FVN Chapter 23 Guang Chengzi Takes the Blame Again
Chapter 23 Guang Chengzi Takes the Blame Again
Taiyi Zhenren's hand froze in mid-air.
Senior Uncle?
The smile on his face gradually cracked.
Nezha ignored him and turned to Yun Zhongzi again, his little face full of seriousness:
"Before I was born, my mother wanted Nezha to become a disciple of an immortal. Nezha, on behalf of my mother, begged the immortal to accept Nezha as his disciple."
As he spoke, his two short legs bent, and he was about to kneel down.
Yun Zhongzi reached out to support him, his mind racing.
Ah, I see. He understood.
The Goddess Nuwa brought the Spirit Pearl back to him from the Jade Void Palace not only so that he could discover the restrictions imposed by the Primordial Heavenly Lord, but also so that he could intercept it like him.
He intercepted the disciple of Taiyi Zhenren.
Lingzhuzi had been nurtured by the Heavenly Venerable of Primordial Beginning for ten thousand years. He should have been reincarnated and become a disciple of the Immortal Taiyi, protecting the Twelve Golden Immortals from calamity. However, if Lingzhuzi did not become the disciple of the Immortal Taiyi, then no one could withstand the Immortal Taiyi's calamity.
A gap will appear in the arrangement of Yuanshi Tianzun.
Nuwa's actions were deeply meaningful.
But Yun Zhongzi didn't think that way.
He looked up at Taiyi Zhenren, who was still squatting in place, his hand still in a caressing gesture, the shock from the words "Master Uncle" on his round face still lingering.
Seeing Yun Zhongzi's gaze, Taiyi Zhenren forced out a smile that was more like a grimace.
Of the Twelve Golden Immortals, only this person treated him sincerely and even helped him a great deal.
The long, rambling lecture I just gave you, though it was tedious and gave me a headache, was actually a genuine expression of concern.
He hoped that Taiyi Zhenren would survive the calamity!
Nezha.
Yun Zhongzi crouched down, looking Nezha in the eye:
"Do you know that this Taiyi Zhenren is my senior brother? His cultivation is higher than mine. If you become his disciple, I will be your senior uncle, and you will see him again in the future."
Nezha blinked, a hint of hesitation appearing on his little face. He looked at Taiyi Zhenren, then at Yun Zhongzi, and pouted, "But Mother said that Nezha also likes Master's aura more, especially in that space..."
"This is destiny; you should take this person as your master." Yun Zhongzi quickly interrupted, wondering how Lingzhuzi could still remember the secrets hidden in his sleeve.
"And what about you?" Nezha turned back to Yun Zhongzi, "Will you take me in?"
Yun Zhongzi was speechless: I have no problem accepting it, but what about Senior Brother Taiyi?
Li Jing, however, differed from the original story; he preferred the child to be happy. But seeing Yun Zhongzi's unwavering resolve, he rolled his eyes:
"Immortal Master, how about this: the two of you both take Nezha as your disciples at the same time?"
Taiyi Zhenren finally came to his senses. He stood up, walked to Yun Zhongzi's side, lowered his voice, and spoke with a pleading tone:
"Junior brother, this child is destined for you. Why don't you take him in as well? You and I can be his masters together."
Yun Zhongzi turned to look at him. In Taiyi Zhenren's eyes, there was three parts pleading, seven parts hope, and a trace of barely concealed anxiety. He was afraid that Nezha would insist on not worshipping him, and he was afraid that he would not be able to find the opportunity to overcome the tribulation.
Yun Zhongzi remained silent for a moment, then sighed. Consider it repaying a favor. In the future, Nezha might even be dragged into the Yin Shang army and perish.
"it is good."
He looked down at Nezha and said solemnly, "This humble Taoist and Senior Brother Taiyi will jointly accept you as our disciple. Are you willing?"
A smile finally bloomed on Nezha's little face, and she answered crisply, "I'm willing!"
Then he knelt down and kowtowed three times to Taiyi Zhenren and three times to Yun Zhongzi.
Master Taiyi let out a long sigh of relief.
Although the disciple was "shared," it was better than nothing. He quickly stepped forward and helped Nezha up, thinking that he had to keep a close eye on this precious disciple.
Yun Zhongzi flicked his sleeve, and a flash of cold light appeared.
Demon-slaying sword.
The sword is entirely silver-white, with a blood-red rune along its spine, specifically designed to subdue demons and evil spirits. Although this sword is not a primordial spiritual treasure, it is a powerful weapon for slaying demons and eliminating evil.
"This sword is named the Demon-Slaying Sword, and I bestow it upon you for self-defense and protection."
Nezha accepted it with both hands, his eyes filled with joy.
Yun Zhongzi frowned as he watched Nezha holding the Demon-Slaying Sword with obvious affection.
The Demon-Slaying Sword, Nezha.
In mythology, Nezha's magical weapons include the Universe Ring, the Hun Tian Ling, the Wind and Fire Wheels, the Fire-Tipped Spear, the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover, and so on.
It seems there really is a demon-slaying sword, the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas, who subdues demons and monsters, wields the demon-slaying sword.
His brows furrowed more and more deeply.
One of the standard magical weapons of the future Three Altars Sea Gathering God, the Demon-Slaying Sword, was actually given to him by him?
It's truly destiny!
Li Jing was overjoyed and quickly gave orders to the kitchen to prepare a banquet to welcome the two immortals.
During the banquet, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely. Taiyi Zhenren drank a few more cups, but without using his magic to dispel the drunkenness, his round face flushed red. He pulled Li Jing aside and talked on and on about Nezha's future cultivation arrangements.
Yun Zhongzi sat quietly to one side, sipping his drink slowly, without saying much.
Midway through the banquet, soldiers suddenly rushed inside.
"Report..."
The soldier knelt on one knee, presenting a sealed urgent message with both hands, his face filled with panic:
"Reporting to the General! Urgent report from the border: four hundred warlords across the land have all rebelled!"
Li Jing slammed the wine cup in his hand onto the table with a "clatter," splashing wine all over the table.
He abruptly stood up, snatched the urgent report, and began to read it carefully. The more he read, the more ashen his face became.
A moment later, he slammed the urgent report on the table and said in a deep voice:
"Pass down the order! Strictly guard all passes, drill the troops day and night, and train the soldiers without slackening! Triple the number of scouts in the direction of Yemaling; report any unusual activity immediately!"
"Yes, sir!"
The soldiers obeyed and left.
Yun Zhongzi sat upright in his seat, his face expressionless, but his heart was in turmoil.
Marquis Jiang Huanchu of Dongbo did not die, Emperor Xin was not as incompetent and cruel as in the original story, Daji never entered the palace, the torture of branding and pit of scorpions never appeared, and the wine pool and meat forest were nowhere to be mentioned. Although the Shang Dynasty was affected by the chaos in the North Sea, its foundation remained intact.
Why did the four hundred feudal lords suddenly rebel?
This is illogical.
The next day, Yun Zhongzi came to bid farewell to Taiyi Zhenren.
Taiyi Zhenren was teaching Nezha magic in the courtyard.
Nezha sat cross-legged on the rock, while Taiyi Zhenren chanted incantations beside him. He chanted a phrase, and Nezha chanted it back; he made a hand seal, and Nezha made the same hand seal.
In just a few hours, Nezha's body was filled with spiritual energy, and he was already showing signs of Foundation Establishment.
Master Taiyi watched in amazement.
"Good disciple! Good disciple!" He patted his round belly, his face full of pride. "You truly are my good disciple! You learn this Jade Purity Immortal Technique more easily than drinking water!"
Nezha was naturally proud and elated.
"So-so."
As soon as he finished speaking, Nezha saw Yun Zhongzi walking over.
His little face lit up, and he leaped down from the rock, running up to Yun Zhongzi and calling out, "Master!"
The smug look on Taiyi Zhenren's face froze for a moment, then wilted like a frostbitten eggplant.
Yun Zhongzi looked down at Nezha, smiled slightly, and patted the top of his head.
"Senior brother."
Yun Zhongzi cupped his hands in greeting to Taiyi Zhenren, a hint of regret on his face:
"Junior brother has important business to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Upon hearing this, Nezha's smile instantly froze. He hugged Yun Zhongzi's leg tightly, his lips trembled, and his eyes even reddened slightly.
"Master, don't go! Nezha won't let Master leave!"
Yun Zhongzi sighed inwardly.
For some reason, this child has such a strong attachment to him.
Master Taiyi strolled over, a hint of confusion on his round face:
"Junior brother, I know you cultivate diligently every day without ever slacking off. But once you reach the Golden Immortal realm, diligent cultivation is no longer of much use. You need to comprehend the ultimate principles of heaven and earth and experience the myriad aspects of the mortal world. This is why all of us twelve Golden Immortals are tainted with the aura of calamity. Why don't you come with me to Chen Tang Pass and teach Nezha a bit, and experience the joys and sorrows of the mortal world? Perhaps you can improve your state of mind and advance your cultivation further."
Nezha tilted his little face up and nodded repeatedly:
"Yes, yes, yes! Master, don't go! Nezha will obey!"
Looking at the two figures, one large and one small, Yun Zhongzi felt somewhat helpless.
He knows his own situation best. If it weren't for the restriction imposed by the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, with his 20,000 years of accumulation, his cultivation would have already soared to the heavens. Why would he need any enlightenment about the world?
But Master Taiyi was unaware of the inside story, and his words were indeed well-intentioned.
However, he couldn't rest easy until he personally investigated the rebellion of the four hundred vassal lords; and he absolutely refused to believe that the Western Sect was involved with the Jie Sect without their involvement.
Judging from Taiyi Zhenren's posture, if he doesn't give a reason, he probably won't be able to leave today.
With his mind racing and a plan forming in his head, Yun Zhongzi sighed softly.
"Senior brother, you are unaware of this."
His expression turned somewhat somber. "When my junior brother came here, he happened to meet Senior Brother Guang Chengzi on the way. Senior Brother Guang Chengzi knew that I was of human origin, and he specifically told me that there would be demons causing trouble on the border of Chaoge."