Chapter 479: Chapter 116 Before the Storm Chapter 479: Chapter 116 Before the Storm Having sent Yi Yu and Qian Shouren off, Zhang Yichu knelt down facing the direction of Shangqing Palace.
“I have one more decree to issue, let all disciples of Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Heavenly Master Tao whose nas contain the characters for righteousness, guard, straight, and knowledge listen closely.”
Disciples of Heavenly Master Tao, from the highest ranks of Taiyi Gaogong to the young boys boiling water, all knelt down in an instant.
“Zhang Yichu, the forty-ninth generation disciple of Heavenly Master Tao, through my dullness and incompetence, has led to the withering and scattering of the one hundred and eight Dragon Tiger Banners, causing great chaos throughout the land. Furthermore, I have disregarded commands and shown disrespect, committing a grave betrayal of Tao. Effective imdiately, Zhang Yichu, an unworthy disciple, is expelled from the Heavenly Master’s family temple and shall have no further connection to Dragon Tiger Mountain.”
A long ti passed after his voice fell, and not a single person responded.
Zhang Yichu scanned the crowd, frowning slightly, “Why does no one acknowledge the decree?!”
After a long while, a high-ranking disciple with grey hair and a lavishly embroidered Daoist robe stood up. He stumbled over to Zhang Yichu and bowed deeply, “I solemnly abide by the Heavenly Master’s decree.”
Those who had just returned from Fulong Mountain, several aged Judicial Assistants of Spirit Taoism with tears streaming down their faces, stepped out from the ranks and kowtowed nine tis to Zhang Yichu, their tone indignant and sorrowful: “I solemnly abide by the Heavenly Master’s decree.”
Then, whether alone or in small groups, disciples of all ranks paid their respects to Zhang Yichu by bowing, knocking their heads three tis, six tis, or nine tis. Incredibly, they knocked several blood-stained pits in the ground at Zhang Yichu’s feet.
The scattered voices of the Heavenly Master Tao disciples gathered together.
“I solemnly abide by the Heavenly Master’s decree.”
“Good, with this decree, I’m no longer a Heavenly Master. You need not heed my decrees anymore. Have the disciples who are sealing Heavenly Gate Peak disperse, and go cultivate on your own.”
The la old Daoist of the Six Great Spiritual Treasures Tao changed color upon hearing this, “Heavenly Master, that Green Fla Celestial Demon is no trivial matter. If it goes berserk, I fear it might be difficult to suppress.”
“Don’t worry, the constraints on that Celestial Demon are linked to . As long as I’m on Dragon Tiger Mountain, she won’t be able to cause trouble.”
Zhang Yichu vocally renounced his status as a person of the Heavenly Master Tao, yet no one from the entire Heavenly Master Tao dared to defy his will.
Soon, the ritual implents, banners, ditation mats, and Dharma Platforms on Heavenly Gate Peak were all taken down. Countless black paper cranes spiraled down from Heavenly Gate Peak, like great swathes of ash peeling from the summit.
Zhang Yichu’s beard fluttered in the wind, as he faced the summit of Heavenly Gate Peak, gazing from afar at Lady Dan dressed in green. A long ti passed before he softly sang, “In the years when celestial beings descend from fairy mountains, they co to save sentient beings in the mortal world. Counting years with the longevity of turtles and cranes, they maintain a youthful appearance through icy frost. Concealing their power and avoiding calamities, they pass on true talismans, transforming prosperity and decay, all to return to simplicity.”
North of Yueping County, the Great Illusionary Cave
“Cough cough, Lord Governor…”
Nine-Winged Sudu posed coquettishly in front of the mirror. After staring at the mirror only for a mont, she covered her face with both hands.
“This isn’t right, this isn’t right. If it were the She Mountain Woman, she wouldn’t speak like this. A smile from her would have been enough.”
Pff~
Nine-Winged Sudu turned her head abruptly, “Who’s there?”
A light, airy voice finally answered, “Sister, it’s not hard to find a three-legged toad in this world, and two-legged living people are even more abundant everywhere, so why hang yourself on one tree? I saw that man today too; he has heavy brows and thin cheeks, blood in his eyes, clearly a ruthless and rciless killer. If you follow him, your life will be bitter.”
The Samadhi Golden Phoenix flew in from outside. Amidst the flowing flas, it transford into a woman wearing a golden gossar garnt, scantily dressed, and gently shook her head at Nine-Winged Sudu.
“Hey, if sister ca, she ca. No need to scare on purpose.”
Nine-Winged Sudu turned back around, only to sigh in front of the mirror again.
Third Sister Jin Feng clicked her tongue, picked up the face of Nine-Winged Sudu, and whispered softly, “I disdain understanding much about the joys between n and won, yet plenty of annoying Fire Essence co knocking at my door. I naturally have an aversion to that Li Yan. But there’s one thing I’m sure I understand about him, if even your face is modeled after his woman, that ans you’re admitting inferiority, so how could you win over a man’s heart? Even if he’s montarily chard by your skin, the real lady only needs to beckon, and she could easily sway him back. Rember, you need sothing other won don’t have, that’s the flavor that truly entices a man, making him savor it down to the bone. Like this, hmph!”
“Then, where can I find that unique flavor the others don’t have?”
“First and foremost, you must stop showing up before him with other won’s appearances, you need to use your true form.”
Nine-Winged Sudu’s gaze drifted for a mont: “Will that really work?”
“It’s a grinding process. I also advise you, don’t ss with that Li Yan for the ti being. You said it yourself, he was willing to fall out with the officials over your feigned death, that’s his affection for you. If you rashly impose yourself on him and cause disgust, you might lose even that bit of affection.”
Nine-Winged Sudu asked hesitantly, “Then, what should I do…?”
“Just wait—that’s it~”
As they spoke, a sudden loud boom echoed through the cave, and a yellow cloud surged towards the sky, seated upon it was none other than Golden Mountain Old Ancestor.
Li Yan crawled out of the cave entrance, looked up at Golden Mountain Old Ancestor above the clouds, and said, “Is it just the Old Ancestor going with ?”
Although my children have so skills, they might not co back unscathed from an encounter with Zhang Yichu. The God of the Martial Arts Star only needs to follow the plan, there is no need for fanfare. My presence alone is sufficient.”
Golden Mountain Old Ancestor’s gaze flickered: “What about Huo Tu?”
“I have entrusted all seventeen of my banners to him. Naturally, he doesn’t need to accompany us, either. How about your ninety-one banners, Old Ancestor?”
Golden Mountain’s gaze flickered: “I have also entrusted them to soone else. God of the Martial Arts Star, please join on the cloud.”
Li Yan shook his head: “No need.”
He blew a whistle, and before long, Flying Thunder leaped out from so woods. Li Yan mounted his horse, and alongside Golden Mountain Old Ancestor, set off from the Great Illusionary Cave towards Dragon Tiger Mountain.
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Boom!
A clap of thunder resounded outside, quickly followed by a gentle, steady rain.
The fla of the candle beside the bed flickered as Zhang Yichu stared at the unconscious Fengcu on the brocade bed, his face as somber as water.
“Hm.”
Fengcu, catching the familiar scent of chicken knotgrass, slowly opened his eyes to the face of Heavenly Master Zhang looming over him.
“Master, your disciple is useless and is no match for Golden Mountain.”
Zhang Yichu let out a breath: “Qianguang Cave has been pacified, winning or losing doesn’t really matter.”
Fengcu’s eyes widened: “But I clearly lost.”
“Golden Mountain has long tired of his notorious reputation among the great demons as an uncompromising figure, sothing he said in his youth in a mont of fervor. But as it turned out, the deeper he got, the harder it was to escape. Now a perfect opportunity is before him, exactly right for faking death to break free. Yet his pride is too great. On Fulong Mountain, he t you, who have cultivated the Taiping Cave Ultimate Scripture, much like I was in my youth. Golden Mountain rembered losing to back in the palace and got distracted by the thought, leading him to strike heavily. However, he didn’t take your life, using this to make a point to .”
“Oh.”
Seeing Fengcu’s disappointed expression, Zhang Yichu laughed heartily: “Golden Mountain is a man of limited vision. He possesses the ambition and cunning to manipulate the world but lacks the grandeur and heart to stir people’s souls. You, born with a pure heart, are a prodigy in the Taoist arts. Sooner or later, you will surpass him. Don’t take this minor setback to heart.”
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