Chapter 23: Lao Zi's Discovery and Zhuang Xiong's Shamelessness

  But then the town's Yuanzi brought over a real mountain peak, pressing down on Zhuang Xiong, and the crowd watched in stunned silence. However, Zhuang Xiong was not surprised, but instead delighted, shouting "Well done!" The single Qiankun stick suddenly expanded to three zhang thick and one thousand zhang long, with one end standing on the ground and the other blocking the mountain peak's downward momentum. The sound of the Qiankun stick colliding with the ground was deafening, and it was pressed into the earth for over ten zhang, causing dense cracks to spread everywhere. Zhuang Xiong seemed unaware of this, his face filled with excitement as he shouted loudly and charged towards the mountain peak with his bare fists. From a distance, it looked like a giant dragon emerged from his fist, heavily striking the mountain peak. In an instant, time seemed to freeze, and all things came to a standstill before completely exploding. The contrast between the extreme stillness and explosion created an optical illusion, as if even thinking had stopped for that moment. Suddenly, the sky was filled with shattered rocks and giant peaks, like a rain of stones pouring down. The crowd was shocked, although each possessed spiritual powers and no one was injured, they couldn't help but scramble around in panic.

  When everyone looked at the scene with a gray head and a dusty face, they saw that Zhuang Xiong was already standing steadily on the top of the Qian Kun stick. As the Qian Kun stick gradually shrunk and approached the ground, he asked condescendingly: "Zhenyuanzi Daoist friend, do you still have any mountain peaks to take out and let me stretch my bones? These few sticks are really enjoyable."

  Zhenyuanzi's face turned green with rage, his nose twisted in anger as he glared at Zhuang Xiong. In a fit of fury, he suddenly unleashed the legendary Sleeve Inside Universe Technique, sending his sleeve flying towards Zhuang Xiong from just a few meters away. However, it was also Zhuang Xiong's momentary carelessness that led to him being caught off guard by Zhenyuanzi, who had been enraged to the point of having a green face and twisted nose. As a result, Zhuang Xiong was struck squarely by Zhenyuanzi. The onlookers couldn't help but have a black line appear on their faces, while Fuxi seemed to have thought of something and looked at Zhenyuanzi with a sympathetic expression.

  That Town Yuanzi was also a bit dazed, with Zhuang Xiong's cultivation, even if he let him pretend, as long as the lower plate was stable, Town Yuanzi would not be able to move. Just now, using the sleeve乾坤神通 was just an honest person showing off his power, I couldn't beat you so I had to make you uncomfortable, see if you still dare to bully an honest person? But unexpectedly, Zhuang Xiong's complacency led him to be caught off guard and was actually caught in one move, it was indeed an unexpected joy.

  That Town Yuanzi was still in a daze, when suddenly he found himself surrounded by a gray darkness. He had been defeated, his reputation ruined in an instant. He had let his guard down for a moment and now regretted it for the rest of his life.

  The sleeve space divine ability that Town Yuanzi possessed was actually a fundamental spatial divine ability. Although fundamental divine abilities were not uncommon, they were still extraordinary. For example, the demonic tribe's "Law of Heaven and Earth" was a common divine ability among demons, but for ordinary demons, it was also their most powerful divine ability. Therefore, many demons liked to enlarge their bodies when fighting, which was actually an application of the "Law of Heaven and Earth". However, for great divine abilities like Town Yuanzi's, fundamental divine abilities were not particularly impressive.

  Perhaps there existed divine abilities that could reverse the heavens, but they had little effect on people at this level. Especially since Town Yuanzi's sleeve space divine ability was just amateurish compared to Zhuang Xiong's top-grade innate spiritual treasure, the "Qian Kun Fan". That spatial divine ability was truly professional.

  In a fit of rage, Zhuang Xiong didn't even use his treasure; he simply raised his hands and tore apart the air on both sides. Instantly, he ripped open a huge void in space and leapt out. Unaware that Town Yuanzi was still dazed, he transformed the Qian Kun stick into a baseball bat and swung it with all his might, hitting a home run. It was truly a stylish and handsome move.

  Everyone couldn't help but wipe a cold sweat, full of black lines. They only saw that the Town Yuanzi didn't even have time to react before being knocked flying by Zhuang Xiong. In an instant, he turned into a small light spot. The empty space carried the sound of Town Yuanzi's angry roar: "Dead stupid bear, you're so ruthless! You're not playing fair! I'll be back..." Everyone was sweating again.

  Zhuang Xiong had just finished a thrilling fight, but now he also came back to his senses. Seeing everyone's pale and frightened expressions, as if they had seen a ghost, he couldn't help but smile awkwardly and said: "That, it was really because Town Yuanzi Daoist friend's pose just now was too cool, I couldn't bear it and swung my stick out. Sorry for the laugh."

  Fuxi didn't flinch, saying: "Someone as handsome as me, shocking the heavens and startling the earth, can smile and make the oceans and mountains change, leave tears that can dry up the sea and crack stones, and unintentionally show off the most handsome pose at all times. Isn't it necessary to always be on guard against your stick?"

  Everyone felt a chill, and they all looked at Fuxi with strange eyes. Nüwa was so ashamed that she couldn't show her face, lowering her head to secretly blame Fuxi. Zhuang Xiong also had a black face, fiercely saying: "Shut up! Now, you choose, are you going to accompany Zhenyuanzi Dao friend or continue your evil hobby?"

  Fuxi immediately shut his mouth, Zhuang Xiong brought back the momentum of a big battle, and before he had fully recovered, that imposing manner was already frightening. Adding to that the psychological shadow he had cast on everyone with the blow he gave Zhenyuanzi earlier, Fuxi, although not angry, did not dare provoke him at this time either.

  Nüwa didn't let it go and glared at Zhuang Xiong, saying: "Even if brother is wrong, you're not allowed to threaten my brother like that."

  "Alright, alright, I'll listen to Nüwa's sister and not scare him. His little courage isn't even worth my scaring."

  Everyone was stunned, and Zhuang Xiong was also a talented person. In an instant, his entire demeanor disappeared completely, replaced by a flattering expression, truly amazing.

  Niúwā has a temper: "And don't even think about saying my brother is cowardly."

  Zhuang Xiong hastily said: "Yes, Nüwa's sister doesn't allow me to say it, so I won't say it. He is our elder brother, we should respect him."

  Nüwa nodded in satisfaction, gave him a smile, and Fuxi, who was standing beside her, shouted: "Shut up! Don't call me brother, I don't need your respect. We don't have such a close relationship either. Just call me fellow Taoist, or even sister-in-law, I won't get angry."

  Zhuang Xiong hurriedly smiled and said: "How can this be? It's so impolite! It's better to call him brother, it sounds more intimate. Or should I call him older brother?"

  "Fuxi shouted: "Don't even think about it!!!" Then he softly persuaded: "I know you're a good person, but my sister......"

  The words behind Fuxi didn't come out. Because before he could say them, Zhuang Xiong's face turned green and his eyes turned red. You dead sister control, actually thinking of sending a good person card to my sister Nüwa? Even if you are the future brother-in-law, I won't spare you. In an instant, Zhuang Xiong rushed up and blocked Fuxi's words in his throat. Fuxi also forgot that he was randomly sending good person cards, and for a moment offended Zhuang Xiong's taboo, seeing that Zhuang Xiong couldn't listen to good advice, and was also furious. In an instant, with fists and feet flying, they fought together as one. For a time, sand flew and stones walked, smoke rolled in, and it was another big fight. The two men began to greet each other in their unique way.

  Nüwa felt that this life had never been so embarrassing, she couldn't help but feel like dying of embarrassment, and could only lower her head again, almost crying out in urgency.

  The old man saw the situation and hurriedly smiled: "The two Taoist friends have a deep relationship, I'm afraid they still need to fight for a while. Why don't we go back first? By the time we've brewed tea and picked some spiritual fruits, I estimate that Zhenyuanzi Taoist friend will also be back, just in time to discuss Taoism together."

  The three of them exchanged a glance, all smiling wryly. They didn't bother with Fuxi and Zhuangyuan anymore, turned around and left. It seemed that if they looked for another moment, their hearts would not be able to bear it, as if the blood in their mouths was about to spurt out. Nüwa couldn't help but glare at the two of them hatefully, too lazy to bother with them, and followed after the others.

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  The thatched hut remains the same, the apricot tree remains the same, the stone table remains the same.

  Nüwa seemed to still be stuck in embarrassment, feeling that Sanqing's gaze was filled with pity, as if saying: "Ending up with such a brother and lover, you're really suffering." So she didn't speak either, not even daring to look at Sanqing's eyes, only lowering her head to drink tea.

  San Qing also didn't speak, including Tong Tian. Lao Zi remained calm and collected, Yuanshi seemed to be deep in thought, while Tong Tian looked somewhat bewildered. For a moment, the atmosphere was unexpectedly quiet.

  It was Zhenyuanzi who broke the silence, and he rushed up the mountain in a state of disarray, shouting: "You gluttonous bear, your hands are truly ruthless! You actually beat me out of nearly ten thousand miles, and my true spirit almost got scattered! If you don't give me an explanation today, I won't let you off!"

  The old man didn't have a sudden movement in his heart, but he felt that there was something important in Zhenyuanzi's words just now that he had overlooked. He thought carefully, but couldn't figure out what it was that deserved his attention.

  Tongtian chuckled and teased Zhenyuanzi, saying: "Don't be impatient, fellow Daoist. Just now, Xiong Daoist also said that the main reason is that the pose you just struck was too handsome, I reckon Xiong Daoist was also motivated by jealousy, which is why he made a sneak attack on you."

  Zhenyuanzi was an honest person and didn't notice anything wrong with the words, he only roughly knew that Zhuang Xiong had told them later that some of his places were too good, which made him envious and jealous, so he hit himself with a stick. Thinking about this, his momentum weakened slightly, but he still shouted: "That's not worthy of such a vicious hand! That one stick almost scattered my physical body, my primordial spirit was also damaged, and even my true spirit was affected, suffering from the shock. Can it be settled with just a few words of praise?"

  Everyone initially saw that Zhenyuanzi's momentum was slightly weak, knowing that he had misunderstood something, and couldn't help but secretly laugh, yet no one explained it to him. Later, seeing that his words were exaggerated, although they were shocked, they only thought he was exaggerating and didn't take it seriously. Only Laozi remained silent in contemplation.

  Nüwa saw that Zhenyuanzi was still angry, and hastily said in a soft voice: "Zhenyuanzi, my friend, don't be angry. My silly brother just didn't know his own strength, it's not like he had any ill intentions. He usually roughhouses with my brother every day, maybe he just got carried away for a moment and lost control..."

  Nüwa was explaining to Zhuangzi on the other side, but suddenly heard Laozi's loud shout: "It is, it's right here." Without regard for the surprised eyes of the crowd, he opened his mouth and asked Zhuangzi: "Zhuangzi, you said that Xiong's stick injured your primordial spirit, even affecting your true spirit. Is this really true?"

  Yuanshu frowned and said, "Big brother, you are usually self-disciplined and calm. Just now, Zhenyuanzi's words were just casual talk, why did you get so flustered? That Xiong Daoyou has extraordinary divine power, but he doesn't have any useful magical abilities, how could he possibly harm your true spirit? Could it be that big brother is also confused?"

  Zhenyuanzi heard this and didn't bat an eyelid, saying: "Primitive Daoist friend, your words are wrong. I, Zhenyuanzi, am actually a straightforward person. That Zhuang Xiong Daoist friend indeed injured my primordial spirit and true soul. Just now, I didn't speak half a lie."

  He still had a disbelieving expression, but Laozi said: "Daoist friend, don't be impatient, I believe what you say. I saw clearly just now that Xiong Daoist didn't use any magical powers, yet you said he was injured in his primordial spirit and true soul. This matter goes against our usual understanding, please tell me about the situation just now, this matter is of great importance to me."

  Just as Zhenyuanzi was about to speak, he heard a voice behind him say, "Let me say it instead. I've discovered this for a long time and was just about to discuss it with a few fellow Taoists." It turned out that Zhuang Xiong and Fu Xi had also returned at this moment. Except for the extra dust and stone fragments on their bodies, as well as their hair being disheveled like a bird's nest, they didn't seem much different from usual (in fact, they were already quite bedraggled). Apparently, they had tidied themselves up along the way. The one speaking was Zhuang Xiong.

  Town Yuanzi saw Zhuang Xiong appear, and immediately jumped up, angrily saying: "You good-for-nothing bear, doing such a wicked thing, how dare you still show your face in front of me?"

  Zhuang Xiong smiled slightly and said: "Zhenyuanzi, don't be impatient, I dare to come back to see you, but also for a reason. Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

  Zhenyuanzi was taken aback for a moment. Can't the reason be true or false? So he said, "I, Zhenyuanzi, am a practical person, of course I listen to what's real."

  Zhuang Xiong said, "Alright, the real reason is that I'm already a Daluo Golden Immortal, and you're just a Taiyi Golden Immortal. I've come back to see what you want to do about it. If your demands aren't too high, I might reluctantly agree to them. But if you feel embarrassed or don't want to do it, then I'll just ignore you. What can you do to me? Are you satisfied with this answer?"

  Everyone is sweating profusely, from Niagara Falls to Genghis Khan, deeply moved by Zhang Yong's shamelessness. Even more so for his daring to speak out and surrender.

  Zhenyuanzi was taken aback at first, then burst into great anger, shouting: "You damned fool, how dare you utter such shameless words?"

  "Are you going to listen to the truth or not? I think this way and say it, are you not satisfied? And don't call me shameless, I have a mouthful of white teeth! Good teeth mean good appetite, I take care of them every day." As he spoke, he showed off his white teeth to Zhenyuanzi, whose innocent and pure expression suddenly made him so angry that he couldn't speak, only staring at Zhuang Xiong with anger, as if wanting to swallow him whole.

  San Qing's eyes widened in shock, while Fuxi couldn't bear to watch and hastily stepped forward to hold him back, consoling him: "Don't worry, fellow Taoist, this brute is just shameless like that, he specifically bullies familiar honest people, you'll get used to it."

  Everyone was shocked by the thunder, and suddenly they were speechless. Zhenyuanzi also couldn't help but feel indignant: Is this what you call comfort? What do you mean by getting used to it? Getting used to what? His shamelessness or his bullying? Who wants to get used to this?