Chapter 39: Fellow Daoist, Please Stay a While; Shen Gong Bao Takes the Stage

  "This is a good cause, but there's no good outcome, you can go now, no need to speak further." Qingxu Daode Zhenjun thought to himself about what Zhang Emperor Xin had said, although he was moved, he politely declined, "Tian Er, send Guigudao down the mountain."

  Zhang Di Xin did not expect Qingxu Daode Zhenjun to refuse his offer, and he suddenly became angry: "Qingxu Daoist! If the world is not saved, how can you cultivate your Tao!"

  "Since you're a friend of Huang Feihu, I won't bother with you. If you speak again, don't blame me for being impolite!" Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was not someone to be trifled with either. Hearing the other party's tone, he naturally became angry: "I've already given you face by calling you 'fellow Daoist', how dare you be so rude!"

  "Master is slightly angry, Master is slightly angry." Huang Tianhua stood by and attended to them. Seeing that the two men's words were fierce and about to come to blows, he hastily spoke out to dissuade them, "Sir, please calm down, what can't be said clearly face-to-face?"

  "The immortal is inhumane, why cultivate immortality! If this kind of immortal doesn't work, then forget it!" Zhang Emperor Xin was annoyed in his heart and refused to listen to advice. Qingxu Daode Zhenjun saw this, held a dustpan, and pointed: "Since that's the case, you can't avoid going through a trial!"

  "Hmph! Fellow Daoist, you're so arrogant, I'll admit defeat then!" Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was a Golden Immortal cultivator, while Zhang Emperor Xin was only a combined body cultivator, how could he possibly win? After thinking for a moment, he had an idea, "If fellow Daoist truly wants to fight, why don't we make a wager?"

  "Alright! As you said, let's have a duel!" In Qingfeng Mountain, a cultivator of the Pure Truth sect, could still stir up some waves. Qingxu Daode Zhenjun didn't even deign to fight Zhang Dixing, fearing that he would get a reputation for bullying juniors, and agreed as soon as he opened his mouth.

  "You and I each bring out an object, compare their sharpness, whoever's is sharper wins. What do you think?" As soon as Huang Tianhua heard Zhang Emperor Xin say this, he shook his head, but Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was by his side and couldn't speak up, so he could only secretly signal with his eyes.

  "Good! Then let you lose with a clear conscience!" Qingxu Daode Zhenjun agreed in one breath, and raised an object in his hand. As soon as it appeared, the room was filled with a blue glow, and a dragon's roar rose up, falling to the ground, and then disappeared into the blue light. Only a sword hilt could be seen, and the blade was vaguely visible with a silver line. "This thing is called Moye, if you can cut it off, I will lose this bet!"

  Mo Ye's treasured sword, a renowned heavenly instrument, its sharpness is such that even an immortal would find it hard to withstand. Huang Tianhua knew of its sharpness and grew more anxious, hastily advising: "Sir, let's just forget about it!"

  "As soon as this statement came out, how can it be counted!" Qingxu Daode Zhenjun's move was already in Zhang Emperor Xin's calculations. Earlier, he and Kong Xuan fought, but didn't dare to confront Mo Ye head-on, probably because his strength wasn't on the same level as Huo Po. This time, although it's a gamble, there's an extra layer of control!

  Zhang Di Xin's long sleeve shook, and in mid-air, a tiger's roar sounded. A yellow light burst out, undoubtedly the Tiger Soul. Mo Xie, on the side, trembled violently, and a green light shot up, entwining with the yellow light.

  Divine soldiers have spirit, encountering strength then fighting, it's better this way, also good to reduce damage to precious instruments. Zhang Emperor Xin stood quietly on one side, only letting the two objects tremble.

  Two beams of light, one blue and one yellow, entwined in a fierce struggle, calling out to each other as they rose up, surrounding the four sides. All that could be heard was the sound of clashing blades, but no gleam of sword or knife could be seen.

  When the two energies clashed, the blue light seemed to be falling, and at this moment, a loud dragon's roar sounded, and a five-clawed blue dragon emerged from the blue light, suppressing the yellow light with a tight grip!

  Huang Guang retreated step by step, and as soon as he pulled open the distance, a pair of scarlet golden war tigers appeared. The tiger had two wings on its back, and its body was covered with scales, which was a rare breed.

  The fighting tiger let out a loud roar and pounced, its body arching as it sprang forward. The green dragon dodged and weaved but was too slow, and soon found itself pinned beneath the tiger's body!

  The tiger's claws and teeth descended together, and for a moment the green dragon was unable to hold its own, although it resisted with its scales and claws, but they were already flying about in pieces, exposing flesh and blood!

  Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was greatly shocked by this, Mo Xie wasn't a pre-heavenly treasure, but it was still a top-grade immortal artifact. Now that it couldn't even withstand the War Tiger, it really didn't live up to its reputation.

  The fighting tiger is more courageous in battle, wherever its claws fall, it's a bloody wound. The green dragon can't withstand the fight, transforms into a green light and enters the Moye sword, never to come out again.

  The war tiger let out a long roar, transformed into a yellow light, and entered the tiger's soul. The outcome of this battle has already been decided. Zhang Emperor Xin put it away and said: "Please ask the Taoist friend to go to Chang'an tomorrow, and soon relieve the suffering of the people."

  Qingxu Daode Zhenjun heard this and didn't get angry, but only sighed: "Since I've lost, I'll give you this object. However, don't ever mention that it came from my hands."

  Qingxu Daode Zhenjun finished speaking, and handed a blue-green object to Zhang Emperor Xin: "After using this object, please return quickly, don't get stained by cause and effect."

  "This..." Zhang Di Xin's words had not yet fallen, but he saw the place of Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, a white mist rose, and in an instant, there was no trace. "Huang Dao You, what is this?"

  Huang Tianhua saw Qingxu Daode Zhenjun leave, and since there was no one around, he opened his mouth to say: "Some time ago, a heavenly being came and said that the mountain gate was closed tightly and guests were not allowed to enter. I suppose it's related to this matter."

  "Qingfeng Mountain is a place of cultivation, why listen to the words of the Heavenly Court?" Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was one of the twelve Golden Immortals who expounded the teachings, and shouldn't be afraid of the people from the Heavenly Realm. How could he obey like this? Zhang Emperor Xin's heart was puzzled, and his eyebrows were tightly furrowed, "Could it be that the respected master..."

  "Master, don't talk nonsense, it's the Holy Lord and the Heavenly Emperor...” Huang Tianhua had just spoken when he suddenly heard Qingxu Daode Zhenjun rebuking: "Tian'er, how dare you talk nonsense, hurry up and send Guigu Daoist down the mountain!"

  Huang Tian's face turned red, and he didn't dare to say more. He nodded in agreement, then escorted Zhang Emperor Xin out of the Purple Cloud Cave, bidding him farewell with a bow.

  Yuanshi Tianzun and Haotian Shangdi, between the two, isn't there some great conspiracy? Zhang Emperor Xin was suspicious in his heart, but it wasn't good to ask again. He thought that the matter of Chao Ge was urgent, so he had to hurry back quickly.

  Because the Yunxia beast is a thing of Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, Zhang Emperor Xin can only leave it on the mountain waist to avoid trouble. At this time, going down the mountain, although there are beautiful scenery all the way, there is no heart to appreciate it.

  Zhang Di Xin only focused on rushing forward, suddenly his vision went black, and he didn't know what he had crashed into. He stumbled and fell onto the stone steps. The person in front of him was originally climbing up the mountain, but after this collision, they rolled down like a snowball!

  Not good! This time things have gone wrong! Zhang Emperor Xin was anxious, wanting to make amends, but saw a black shadow rushing out, directly grabbing that person and coming towards him: "Sorry, sorry, it's just that I was in a hurry and didn't notice the Taoist friend going up the mountain."

  "Ow, ow, my head!" The man in black Eight Trigrams robe with a bamboo sword on his back and three shiny cloud patterns on his sleeve cuffs was using great force to twist his own skull. With a cracking sound, he twisted his skull all the way back, "Can't you see, you Daoist, that I'm this big of a person?"

  Zhang Di Xin looked at this person with a straight face, but couldn't help feeling amused in his heart. This Taoist priest wore a loose-fitting Taoist robe, which was slung diagonally and open, revealing a pile of ribs inside. His face was gaunt, with high cheekbones that seemed to protrude even more, giving him the appearance of a refugee at first glance.

  "The Taoist master is troubled, I'll make amends here." Zhang Emperor Xin hastily paid his respects and looked the Taoist up and down a few times. Behind him, he saw a black tiger with only a golden thread on its forehead, which was very handsome. Could it be that the black shadow just now was this black tiger? "The Taoist master is troubled, I still have urgent business, and I will definitely come to thank you in person later."

  Zhang Di Xin was really anxious about the matter of the morning song, and hastily apologized before wanting to leave. The Taoist priest stared at Zhang Di Xin from head to toe, and without realizing it, his neck had already turned around to face backwards. Suddenly, he blurted out a sentence: "Fellow Daoist, please stay!"

  Eh? Fellow Daoist, please stay your step?! Could this person be Shen Gongbao?! Zhang Di's mind was suddenly struck by a loud clap of thunder. This Shen Gongdao, although a member of the Xuanmen Sect, relied on his sharp tongue to get along famously with the Juechen Sect, and on the road to Fa Shang, his phrase "Fellow Daoist, please stay your step" had sent countless people to their deaths at the altar of the gods.

  If the credit for sealing the gods in the "Seal of Gods" list goes to Jiang Ziya, then most of the people on the list should thank Shen Gongbao. If it weren't for him, the people on the list would not know when they would be able to achieve their goal.

  This man is like a crow in the book, wherever he goes, disaster follows. Zhang Emperor Xing finally understood why this Taoist could turn his head upside down, it's simply Shen Gongbao's patent, and there's only one person in the world!

  Shen Gongbao tried to persuade him to stay, but Zhang Daoling's feet moved even faster. This man is like a baleful star, can't be provoked, and I still can't hide?

  Shen Gong Bao saw Zhang Di Xin constantly retreating and turning back, thinking to himself: "Could my jade words have lost their magic? Or is this person deaf?" He directly jumped forward: "Fellow Daoist, please stay your steps."

  "This... how did this guy catch up?! Zhang Di Xin couldn't help but feel helpless, and could only say: "Xiao Dao just collided with the Taoist priest, has already apologized, and the Taoist priest is unharmed, why not let Xiao Dao go?"

  "Haha... I see that fellow Daoist and I are quite fated, why would I mind the previous collision?" Shen Gongbao was already not favored by Yuanshi Tianzun at the Jade Void Gate, and many of his fellow disciples also gave him the cold shoulder, which is why he often went to the Zhengyi Sect.

  This time, Zhang Emperor Xin rushed forward and apologized. Shen Gong Bao finally felt that someone in the Jade Void Gate valued him, and he was naturally delighted: "Friend Dao, this time you are in a hurry, isn't there something important? Can you tell me about it, so I can also lend a hand?"

  "Thanks for your courtesy, fellow Taoist. This is an easy matter, so I won't trouble you further." Zhang Emperor Xin had just finished speaking when Shen Gong Bao smiled and said: "Fellow Taoist, you are courteous. You and I come from the same vein, we should assist each other. May I ask your name?"

  "Hmm... it's better not to mention my humble name, let's just say that we'll meet again someday if fate allows it!" Zhang Emperor Xin didn't dare to linger and called out to the Cloud Beast to depart. As they left, Shen Gongbao shouted from behind: "My humble surname is Shen, if you're looking for me, you can find me at Jiuli Mountain!"

  Good grief, fortunately I ran fast, otherwise who knows where I would have been dragged to be cannon fodder again! Zhang Di Xin wiped the sweat from his forehead and took out the object given by Qing Xu Dao De Zhen Jun. As soon as it appeared, it transformed into a white jade basket with five-colored flowers inside. The colors of the flowers were diverse and their appearance was very beautiful, but it was unclear what kind they were.

  If it wasn't unexpected, this object was the Spring Breeze White Jade Basket. Zhang Emperor Xin only knew that Huang Tianhua used it to collect Chen Tong's Fire Dragon Token for the first time when he came down from the mountain, but didn't know that it also had the function of collecting plagues. It was quite strange, and he took a closer look...