Chapter 4: Qilin Cliff (Part 2) (Seeking Collection and Recommendation)

  Shen Gong Bao and Ruan Deng had a delightful conversation, and after several days of pleasant talks, other Golden Immortals came one after another. The first to arrive was Guang Cheng Zi, who would later become the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals.

  Guang Chengzi, as the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals, was deeply favored by Yuanshi Tianzun. Not only did he become the teacher of Xuanyuan Huangdi, earning the great merit of being the Human Emperor's Master, but he also received the gift of the Pan Tian Seal, which made his fellow disciples jealous beyond measure.

  Bantian Seal was created by Yuanshi Tianzun from the half of Mount Buzhou that Gonggong knocked down. It can be as large as a thousand miles or small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand. The bottom is engraved with the words "Bantian". It was given to Guangchengzi as a protective treasure, which when used, would attack and hit its target every time, specifically targeting the top of the head. It is known as the number one divine brick for sealing gods, extremely formidable.

  Shen Gong Bao saw Guang Chengzi wearing a Xian robe and riding on clouds, so he hastily stood up and bowed his head to pay respects. Although Yan Deng furrowed his brow slightly, he still paid respects and asked after Guang Chengzi's well-being. However, Shen Gong Bao, who was always vigilant, noticed something about Yan Deng and thought to himself: "It seems that Yan Deng is now dissatisfied with Guang Chengzi. I suppose Yuan Shi Tian Zun has been too biased."

  Ran Deng, as the deputy leader of the Xuan Jiao sect, worked hard to manage the affairs of the sect, but he had no powerful treasures on him. The power of his乾坤尺 was also not great, and compared to the powerful attacking tool Fan Tian Yin, it was far inferior. Moreover, Guang Cheng Zi had once been the teacher of Xuan Yuan Ren Huang, that great merit was extremely important for Ran Deng, and if he didn't have that merit, he would be able to cut off two corpses and achieve the middle stage of the Quasi-Saint realm, just like Ming He and Zhen Yuan Zi.

  Guang Chengzi lightly wrapped his Taoist robe, cupped his hands and said: "I've seen Master Rongdeng, I've seen Shendidi!" As for Shen Gongbao, Guang Chengzi didn't like him much either. After all, Shen Gongbao's image was really bad before, and even now his appearance still made Guang Chengzi feel uncomfortable.

  At this time, four people drove the cloud and fog to come together, it was Pu Tuo Mountain Luocha Cave Ci Hang Daoren, only to see her holding a clean Luli bottle, full of kind face, worthy of being respected by people in the future as Guanyin Bodhisattva.

  The rest are Wuyong Mountain Yunxiao Cave Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun, Jiugong Mountain White Crane Cave Puxian Zhenren, and Jialong Mountain Feiyun Cave Julouxun.

  Shen Gong Bao also immediately went forward to pay his respects, and the others were surprised that he had come so early this time. After they finished exchanging greetings, they learned that Shen Gong Bao had a change of heart and was determined to make amends, but for now, let's not mention it.

  Before long, the other Golden Immortals also arrived, some riding on clouds and fog, others riding on strange birds and beasts. They were: Taiyi Zhenren of Jinyuandong Cave in Qianyuan Mountain, Daoxing Tianzun of Yuyudong Cave in Jinting Mountain, Chiyue of Yunxiao Cave in Mount Taohua, Lingbao Shifu of Yuanyangdong Cave in Kongtong Mountain, Yuding Zhenren of Jinxiadong Cave in Yuquan Mountain, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun of Zi Yangdong Cave in Qingfeng Mountain, and Huanglong Zhenren of Magudong Cave in Erxian Mountain.

  Although many people were in the same gate, they each had their own Taoist temples and did not usually gather together. It was natural that they would ask about each other's well-being. Before long, Yun Zhongzi, a fairy with great virtue, and Nanji Xianweng arrived at Qilin Cliff, followed by Jiang Ziya who came late.

  Jiangziya saw that Shen Gongbiao had arrived early, and his face changed color for a moment. When he saw that he was actually the latest among all the disciples to arrive, he became even more embarrassed.

  Shen Gong Bao recognized the fifty-two-year-old arch-nemesis as soon as Jiang Ziya arrived, seeing that his skin was dark and his beard was white, wearing a gray robe, but his face was ruddy, not looking like an ordinary person showing old age, with piercing eyes, shining with wisdom in the deep eye sockets.

  "This is Jiang Ziya, the archenemy from now on, don't underestimate him!" Shen Gongbao thought to himself, then burst out laughing and walked towards Jiang Ziya, bowing his head and saying: "Elder brother Jiang, previously younger brother has been rude many times, I hope elder brother will not hold it against younger brother, please do not mind the trivial matters between us."

  Shen Gongbao said with a frank and open expression, as if he had suddenly turned over a new leaf, which made the others in the room nod slightly, all thinking that Shen Gongbao had really woken up.

  There is a saying that goes: "Who can be perfect? A prodigal son returns, knowing his mistakes and changing for the better - what a great virtue!"

  Jiang Ziya was also confused by Shen Gongbao's series of actions, and previously Shen Gongbao had not been stingy with his tricks on him. Unfortunately, Jiang Ziya's talent was dull and his strength was lowly, so he could not resist. Fortunately, the other people in the door treated him well, so he didn't suffer too much.

  Jiang Ziya was taken aback for a moment before responding with courtesy: "No need to be polite, just don't make things difficult for me in the future, younger brother!"

  "Haha, please rest assured, brother. I will definitely reform and not act like before. After Brother Nanji's teachings, I have deeply recognized my mistakes. Please forgive me!"

  He then thanked Nanji Xianweng again, "Thank you again for Master Nanji's teachings, I am deeply grateful."

  The Antarctic immortal stroked his long white beard and smiled: "This child can be taught!"

  Then Shen Gongbao even hugged Jiang Ziya, intimately talking and laughing, saying that they were strengthening their friendship and making up for past losses. This made Jiang Ziya confused, but due to Shen Gongbao's enthusiasm and the presence of many fellow masters in the scene, he couldn't refuse, so he quietly discussed with Shen Gongbao on one side.

  Jiang Ziya, however, was thinking to himself: "I wonder what kind of trick this Shēn Gōng Bào is up to again." Remembering the last time Shēn Gōng Bào used his flying head technique, Jiang Ziya couldn't help but shudder at the memory.

  Several other Golden Immortals were also discussing and exchanging their cultivation experiences and understanding of the Great Way, chatting happily.

  After the second generation of disciples arrived, the scattered cultivators under Mount Kunlun also came to Qilin Cliff. They found a place to sit behind the second-generation disciples and soon filled the cliff with cultivators eager to listen to the saint's great way. These were all crane and unicorn, ape and white deer, golden lion and jade elephant, or spirits transformed from wood, grass, strange rocks, and other things.

  Although Yuanshi Tianzun dislikes the likes of Qiu and Yu, he does not stop them from listening to the Tao. After all, the disciples of the Xuankong sect are few in number, only a handful of people. If there were no scattered cultivators like these listening to the Tao, the Holy Man would only have a few people listening to him, wouldn't that be too desolate?

  After several days of this sort of thing, at last Guang Chengzi ascended to the Jade Void Palace and struck the golden bell.

  Clang! Clang! Clang!

  Three crisp and clear bell sounds came from the front of Yu Xuan Palace, instantly spreading throughout the entire Kunlun Mountain, and then radiating to the outside of Kunlun Mountain for tens of thousands of miles. At this moment, all living beings around knew that Yuan Shi Tian Zun had begun to open his altar again to lecture on the Tao. The three bell sounds meant not only that Yuan Shi Tian Zun was about to appear but also that all scattered cultivators who had not ascended Kunlun Mountain must come next time to listen to his teachings, for this opportunity had nothing to do with them.

  As soon as the bell rang, Shen Gongbao immediately ended his intimate conversation with Jiang Ziya and sat cross-legged on his own cushion (as a legitimate disciple, he had some special privileges, so he had his own special cushion), waiting for the arrival of Yuanshi Tianzun.

  Suddenly, the originally empty platform was filled with a burst of colorful light. The Primordial Heavenly Sovereign sat on a cloud, surrounded by pearls and jade pendants, with millions of golden flowers unfolding before him, unceasingly. The White Crane Boy stood quietly to one side, his body shining with pure white light. The four great Yellow Turban warriors also stood respectfully behind him, ready to listen to the sacred decrees at any moment.

  A few people appeared abruptly yet naturally, as if they had originally been there, blending in with the surroundings. The colorful lights gradually faded and shrank to around the futon, but it was still possible to see Yuanshi Tianzun like a golden light shining deity.

  Shen Gong's nose twitched slightly, and he caught a whiff of an unusual fragrance that seemed to emanate from the center of his heart. A feeling that was hard to put into words began to spread, as if he had suddenly become much lighter, and all his previous doubts were resolved, like a sudden enlightenment.

  "A sage has emerged, and indeed he is no ordinary person!" thought Shen Gongbao in his heart.

  At this time, led by the lamp holder, everyone shouted in unison: "We have seen Master Yuanshi!"

  Yuanshi Tianzun heard this and slowly opened his eyes, scanning the crowd with a faint gaze.

  "Ah!" Just as Shen Gongbao was looking at Yuanshi Tianzun, he involuntarily took a breath of cold air, and felt that Yuanshi Tianzun's calm and waveless eyes seemed to penetrate everything in the world. His own five organs and six entrails were all seen through by Yuanshi Tianzun with one glance, "Too terrifying, is this the majesty of a saint?"

  Shen Gong Bao was thoroughly terrified at this moment, unsure whether Yuan Shi Tian Zun could see through his thoughts. He made a great effort to calm his mind and put himself in a state of emptiness and stillness, almost stopping all the thoughts in his brain, lest Yuan Shi Tian Zun really could see through his mind.

  Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at the crowd with a faint gaze, and his eyes paused slightly on Shen Gongbao's body for a moment, causing Shen Gongbao's heart to be suspended in mid-air, entangled and unable to extricate himself. However, Yuanshi Tianzun soon shifted his line of sight.

  "Whew... close call!" It wasn't until now that Shen Gongbao realized his back had been completely soaked just a moment ago.

  "Power! I need power! Otherwise, under the might of the Saint, I have no way to counterattack!" Sheng Gongbao cried out in his heart once again, urgently needing great power. The calm demeanor of Yuan Shi Tian Zun gave him a very strong impact, making him feel very insecure.

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