Chapter 55: Establishing the Emei School

  Zhuang Xiong was stunned, how did I have a connection with Zhao Gongming? Then he furrowed his brow and quickly calculated with his fingers, only then did he understand that the two of them had a deep connection. He had been thinking too seriously about the problem, so he hadn't sensed it. It turned out that this Zhao Gongming was actually the same Feng Ling who had caused him great trouble back then, but now Feng Ling was no longer his true spirit. Instead, it was a new life born from the transformation of that bit of spiritual energy over countless years.

  In the year, Feng Ling's spiritual nature was shattered by a fragment of Pangu's bone. The fragment transformed into Mount Emei, while Feng Ling transformed into a gentle breeze that lingered on the mountain. After countless years, he gathered new true spirits and became Zhao Gongming. However, it took too many years to reassemble his true spirit, and even now, he has only just achieved the cultivation of a heavenly immortal and taken shape.

  Although he knew that this Feng Ling was not the same as the previous one, Zhuang Xiong still couldn't help but flare up in anger, shouting and scolding: "You dare to mention the source? Of course you made me suffer so much, beating me until I was covered in injuries, and then suppressing me under Mount Bu Zhou for countless years. I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and you still expect me to let you out? Not destroying the formation along with you is already a huge favor I've given you."

  Zhao Gongming in the formation seemed to be choked for a moment, and after a long time, he said with a smile: "I feel that you and I have some connection, but I've long forgotten what it is. Maybe there's something I owe you, but isn't it all in the past? I feel that we are from the same origin, how can there be such deep hatred?"

  Actually, Zhuang Xiong wasn't that angry, to be honest, he still quite likes Zhao Gongming when watching the Investiture of the Gods, but he couldn't just let him off like this, after all, he had to vent his anger. And there was also the issue of the cave mansion, he couldn't let this guy get away with it cheaply.

  I thought I'd wait for Zhao Gongming to confess himself, but after waiting for half a day, he didn't say another word. Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but curse under his breath: "Thought he was an honest man, who knew he's also a fool, not on the right path." Looking at Zi Yu Kong Xuan, he too seemed perplexed. Helpless, he could only speak up and say: "You harmed me greatly in the past, but after all, we are from the same origin, killing you would be somewhat inappropriate."

  Zhao Gongming also knew that this origin was not a good one, and hurriedly said: "Yes, born from the same source should be brothers. Even if I have reunited with my true spirit, it can still be said that we are of the same generation as uncle and nephew. It's just that seniors shouldn't quarrel with juniors."

  Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but feel secretly delighted, and hastily said: "Although it's like this, I still can't let you off so easily. You'll have to serve as my long-term follower first. On ordinary days, you can also listen to me expound on the Tao. When I'm satisfied one day, our karma will be considered cleared up. Do you have any opinions?"

  Zhao Gongming thought for a moment before saying, "Senior is my elder, and it's only right that I do things for you. Moreover, Senior's abilities are profound and unfathomable, so being able to listen to your teachings and receive your guidance is also a blessing for me, Public Brightness is willing."

  Zhuang Xiong nodded in satisfaction, glanced at the formation in front of him, and with a casual wave of his hand, the foundation of the formation was already destroyed. For a time, the spiritual energy surged wildly and scattered in all directions. At this point, Zhuang Xiong had reached the late stage of the quasi-saint realm, and with the power of the law, he could directly destroy the void and break through such formations with ease, which also showed the demeanor of a superior man.

  After the spiritual energy dissipated, Zhao Gongming's figure was revealed. He had a tall and majestic build, with a square-shaped face that looked dignified and handsome. When he smiled, his expression was warm and gentle, but when he turned cold, his face exuded an air of authority without showing any anger, truly a good-looking man.

  Zhao Gongming had indeed seen the method of breaking the array, and with a glance, he saw Zhuang Xiong. He was handsome and elegant, but for a moment, he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was about him that gave off an air of superiority. But that one gesture had a certain grandeur to it, and he knew at once that this was indeed Zhuang Xiong. Hurriedly, he stepped forward and paid his respects, saying: "I have seen the elder, your humble nephew Zhao Gongming pays his respects."

  Zhuang Xiong didn't care what he was called, it wasn't important anyway. He smiled and nodded, then turned around and walked out first, facing the sea, gazing at the clouds, saying: "I don't have much to do either, but I've decided to settle down on Mount Emei from now on. You can just help me take care of Mount Emei in your daily life, if there's anything else, I'll find you again."

  Zhao Gongming wasn't a fool either, and at this time he couldn't help but understand Zhuang Xiong's true intentions. So, it turned out that going around in circles was just for the sake of this cave? Your cultivation is high, taking by force is also acceptable, I owe you karma, demanding repayment is also acceptable, why bother going around in such a big circle? However, Zhao Gongming still nodded in agreement, but didn't say much.

  Zhao Gongming was still a novice at this time, and Zhuang Xiong saw that Zhao Gongming's face had already guessed a few of his thoughts. However, he wouldn't explain it to him and said: "I want to refine a treasure, you and Kong Xuanzi, Purple Jade, and others go find a place to cultivate."

  Zhuang Xiong finished speaking but didn't move, thought for a moment and took out the Dinghai Pearl again, then put it back and exchanged it for a yin-yang fan, also obtained from Hong Jun's search. It was a top-grade pre-heavenly spiritual treasure, which he handed to Zhao Gongming, and with a tap on his forehead, transmitted some basic cultivation methods to him. "A thousand-foot-high mountain rises from the ground, the foundation is crucial for cultivation. Although your footwork is good, even if you have heavenly immortal cultivation now, it's hard to avoid an unstable foundation. It's okay to communicate more with Zi Yu Kong Xuan, although they are just my disciples, their foundation is deep and solid, and they can also point out to you. That treasure has been refined too, use it for protection."

  Zhao Gongming was overjoyed and hastily said: "Thank you, senior. I won't disappoint your expectations."

  Zhuang Xiong shook his head, this title, Lao Xiong wanted to be called Master, but he was too lazy to care about the title, so he just greeted Zi Yu Kong Xuan and went to the refining room to refine the bitter bamboo spear.

  Since it has been decided what to refine, and the materials have been collected by Zhuang Xiong for many years, they are already ready, so this time's refining is quite smooth.

  However, after more than a thousand years, Zhuang Xiong had refined the Da Ji into a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it was unclear whether it was due to the high quality of the material or Zhuang Xiong's sudden change in character.

  Lingbao can indeed change its size, and at this time, the long spear in Zhuang Xiong's hand is only about three feet long, with a square sky painting halberd shape. The whole body is full of green meaning, with countless mysterious and mysterious symbol patterns carved on it, with purple lines densely covered, adding a few points of elegance. The weight is indeed as Hong Jun said, no more than 108,000 catties, but it has a light and agile charm hidden in it.

  He was still very satisfied with this result, but this treasure, although extraordinary, was not for his own use, but was left to Kong Xuan. It turned out that Zhuang Xiong suddenly thought that Kong Xuan was originally invincible under the saint, and now with his own guidance, it would be even more extraordinary. Zhuang Xiong's mind was moved, wanting him to wear a five-flagged brooch, hold a large halberd, and completely treat him as another Lü Bu to cultivate.

  I don't know what Kong Xuan would think if he knew Zhuang Xiong's thoughts. Whether it's the Five Elements Flag or this Fang Tian Hua Halberd, both can be considered top-notch pre-heavenly spiritual treasures. Whoever gets one is extremely fortunate, but if Zhuang Xiong really refines them to that extent, where is his integrity? Does he want the treasure or his integrity?

  Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head. At this time, Hong Huang prioritized strength over all else, and his transformations could be as bizarre as he pleased. With top-grade innate spiritual treasures to adorn himself, who knows how many people would envy him? Probably no one would think there was anything wrong with it, and only he could find some small amusement in it. Inwardly, he couldn't help but feel a little desolate.

  Those aboriginal people in the vast wilderness were born to be in the vast wilderness, and it seemed that everything felt that this was how things should be. They were born to cultivate themselves with effort, but only they had so many distracting thoughts.

  It was not yet time to give it to Kong Xuan, so Zhuang Xiong put away the Fang Tian painting halberd, made some adjustments and left the pass.

  As soon as he came out of the cave, he saw Zhao Gongming holding a giant halberd and dancing with a majestic momentum, sweating profusely. If only considering his martial skills, the aura of his dance was indeed powerful and swift like thunder, but Zhuang Xiong still looked at him with a frown, and after checking Zhao Gongming's cultivation with his yuan Shen, he couldn't help but roar: "Zhao Gongming, what are you practicing?"

  Zhao Gongming saw Zhuangzi and hastily stopped practicing martial arts, came over with a smile and said: "Master, I'm practicing martial arts. Do you think I've made progress? Now I'm also a Xuanxian, do you think my skills are good?"

  Zhuang Xiong was furious and said: "Did Kong Xuan and Zi Yu teach you these things? Where are they?"

  Zhao Gongming hastily said, "Teacher, it wasn't the two female teachers who taught me, I just felt that what they said was too gentle and not suitable for a man like me, so I figured it out myself. But is there anything wrong with that?"

  He was taken aback, "Sister?!" But this wasn't the time to discuss that. Zhuang Xiong made a mental note and shouted: "Zhao Gongming, have you thought about your footwork?! You're supposed to be agile and light, but instead you're practicing powerful and sturdy techniques, are you crazy?!"

  Zhao Gongming muttered to himself, "But I always feel that although being overly agile and nimble is good, it lacks power and seems like I've been at a disadvantage because of this, so I keep thinking about practicing these powerful and majestic techniques."

  Zhuang Xiong suddenly realized that this guy had been traumatized by Pangu, although the true spirit was no longer the original Feng Ling, but such a deep memory still seemed to have been passed down. No wonder in the "Seal of the Gods", Zhao Gongming had a good treasure, the Dinghai Pearl, but it only knew how to hit people. At that time, he was curious why it was a clear wind that took shape, yet fought like this. It turned out that the root cause was here. That Tongtian was also a casual master, and his disciples were numerous, so he let his disciples cultivate according to their own preferences, only waiting for them to reach a high level of understanding on their own, but without guidance, which resulted in Zhao Gongming being a clear wind that took shape, yet having such a fierce fighting style.

  Zhuang Xiong's anger dissipated slightly as he said, "You were weak and bullied by others in the past, but it wasn't a conflict between lightness and heaviness. It was just a difference in strength. Just like now, our strengths are vastly different, whether you're light and agile or steady and heavy, it makes no difference. You've made a wrong choice. Remember, under the heavens, all martial arts can be broken through, only speed is unbreakable. As Qingfeng Huaxing, you already have a huge advantage. You're not stupid, think carefully about it. Think clearly before deciding how to cultivate."

  Zhao Gongming did not remain silent.

  Zhuang Xiong sighed and said, "You don't have to rush for the time being. For now, I can still protect you completely, but if you choose the wrong path, it will affect your future achievements. You must not be careless for a moment, and you need to consider carefully before making a decision. Originally, I wanted to give you another treasure, but I had a feeling that you would choose the wrong path, so I replaced it with the yin-yang fan. I didn't expect you to make this choice."

  Zhao Gongming nodded and bowed, saying: "Thank you, teacher, for your guidance. I will carefully consider it."

  Zhuang Xiong nodded slightly, and it wasn't good to rush him too much. Just as he was about to ask about Kong Xuanzi's purple jade, he suddenly felt something unusual in the sky and hurriedly looked up.

  But then, in the sky, a vast expanse of dark clouds gathered, and Zhuang Xiong's three eyes and six ears pierced through the divine communication, breaking through the black clouds. He saw countless banners fluttering, with Di Jun and Tai Yi leading five great demon generals, commanding an army of heavenly soldiers and demons numbering over a million, rushing towards the North Sea with a fierce killing intent.

  Watching the massive army marching north, Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but sigh. Emperor Jun was finally ready to start his conquest of the vast wilderness. But unexpectedly, Kun Peng was the first to fall. However, Zhuang Xiong didn't have much of a relationship with him, so he withdrew his gaze and casually asked, "You just called out to Kong Xuan and Zi Yu Shifu?"

  Zhao Gongming was taken aback for a moment, his eyes shifted and he dryly said: "Teacher, you must have misheard me, I called out to my senior fellow disciple."

  Zhuang Xiong snorted and said, "Do you think my ears are not working properly? Even this I would mishear? What's going on, hurry up and say." In his heart, he thought: "I didn't even notice the gender of Zi Yu and Kong Xuan when I met them. This thing, if he doesn't say it, how can I go check? Am I some kind of pervert?"

  Zhao Gongming's eyes rolled around, while Zhuang Xiong stared at him without letting go. Seeing that he couldn't hide it anymore, Zhao Gongming said: "Actually, Purple Jade is a sister, but Kong Xuan is indeed a brother."

  Zhuang Xiong nodded slightly, and it seemed that there was still a possibility. However, Zhuang Xiong found that Zhao Gongming's gaze was still somewhat evasive, and he couldn't help but feel suspicious. His brow furrowed in anger, and he coldly shouted: "Zhao Gongming, what you're saying is so unclear and insincere, are you trying to deceive your master and destroy your ancestors?"

  This crime is really big, Zhao Gongming was so scared that he quickly knelt down and said: "I don't dare, I'll confess, it was Zi Yu Shifu and Kong Xuan Shifu who told me not to tell the teacher. The two Shifus have high cultivation and unpredictable methods, and they said that Teacher is gentle in nature and won't blame me, but they might not be so lenient... and they also said... and they also said..." At this point, Zhao Gongming suddenly came back to his senses, worried that he had already revealed too much, and didn't dare say any more.

  Zhuang Xiong let out a cold snort, his mouth curling into a cruel smile as he glared at Zhao Gongming and said, "What did they say? As long as you tell me the truth, I won't blame you. Otherwise, I'll teach you why I'm your teacher."

  Zhao Gongming forced a smile and said cautiously, "Both of your senior sisters said that you are careless and sloppy, Master. You wouldn't notice these details even if I didn't say anything. The teacher is a reasonable person, so even if I don't speak up, you won't blame me."

  Zhuang Xiong heard this and was so angry that he laughed instead, his dark face stared at Zhao Gongming for half a day, suddenly he let out a loud "Hou" and his whole body's energy burst out, shocking the earth, sand and rocks flying everywhere. Zhuang Xiong shouted: "Zi Yu, Kong Xuan, you two dead girls come here!"