Chapter 29: Nezha's Calamity, Emperor Xin of Qianyuan Mountain Battles Stone Cliff

  The vassals saw San Chao Yuan Lao Shang Rong being "invited" out, and although they had thoughts about the word "wu" of the crown prince, they didn't dare say much. Instead, Ji Chang, who was standing below, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: Wu? Hmm, I wonder what kind of "wu" this is...

  Shou Wang's wife, Jiang Wenchun, was conferred as the Empress of the Central Palace. Yang Jiu was conferred as the Noble Consort of the Wen De Palace. Huang Feiyan, who had just gotten married, was conferred as the Noble Consort of the Shang Wu Palace. However, this name was actually requested by the Wu consort herself. Investigating the old rules, Emperor Zhang Xin was stubborn but ultimately agreed, otherwise, every night would be a performance of martial arts in the palace, and even the emperor would fear that there would never be peace.

  Nezha, although the son of Li Jing, was very much in Empress Wang's favor and considered a righteous son. At that time, the Emperor had no children (Yin Jiao and Yin Hong were not yet born, and many people thought they were dead), so Nezha was made Crown Prince. Because he was third in line to the throne, he was called Nezha, the Third Crown Prince.

  Wen Zhong still held the position of Tai Shi, with the dual whips of Ding Guo in his hands. With them, he could strike down princes and nobles above, and hold accountable high-ranking officials below. He had the power to execute first and report later, without needing to consult the monarch. This was the greatest authority since the Shang Dynasty. Wen Tai Shi was overjoyed, dedicating himself to serving the emperor, vowing to help him create a new era of prosperity.

  Jie Pai Guan's son, Huang Fei Hu, was awarded for his contributions in the Northern Expedition and was conferred the title of Town National Wu Cheng Wang. He was also put in charge of the Chao Ge military authority. Many other nobles were also rewarded with titles, but unexpectedly, Dong Bo Hou Jiang Huan Chu's son was conferred the title of Town National General, which was beyond everyone's expectations.

  Jiang Huan Chu heard this, and couldn't help but frown. His own son was left in Chao Ge to take office, with a somewhat "hostage" flavor. However, the emperor's gift had no reason to be refused, so he could only agree. Jiang Wen Huan heard this, and was overjoyed. In his heart, his evaluation of this brother-in-law rose another notch.

  The reward is over, and it's hard to avoid the ritual of tripod food. Zhang Emperor Xin accompanied for a moment, heard the servant rush to report, suddenly lost all joy, and hurriedly rushed to the Jiugong Hall.

  Entering the nine-room hall, Huang Feiyan was seen pacing anxiously in the palace. Although one person knelt down on the ground, he had a pale face and cold sweat. Zhang Emperor hastily stepped forward: "Quickly tell me, how is Nezha?"

  "Your Majesty... I'm afraid it's... " Li Jing hastily wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Please, Your Majesty, save me!"

  "What nonsense! Hurry up and speak!" Zhang Di Xin was also anxious, Ne Zha wasn't his biological son, but he was more important than a biological son. Even if he lost a single hair, he would be extremely worried!

  Moreover, Nezha was cultivating in the Luofu Cave on Mount Emei. If something happened, how could Zhao Gongming not protect him? This time there's trouble, isn't it also because of Zhao Gongming... Zhang Emperor Xin didn't dare think more and ordered Li Jing to quickly speak up.

  Li Jing knew that Tianzi was ascending to the throne and also knew that Zhang Emperor Xin favored Nezha, so he wanted to curry favor with him. Half a month ago, he sent someone to inform Nezha to return quickly.

  Nezha received the news and was overjoyed, hastily bidding farewell to Zhao Gongming and heading towards Chao Ge. Originally, he had calculated that it would take a certain number of days to arrive in Chao Ge, but unexpectedly, he did not receive any news for a long time.

  Li Jing was anxious and hastily sent someone to investigate, but unexpectedly received a message from Caiyun Tongzi of the White Bone Cave in Qianyuan Mountain, saying that Nezha had caused trouble and must hurry to Qianyuan Mountain to apologize within three days.

  Qianyuan Mountain? Shi Jia Niangniang? Zhang Di Xin was taken aback, this girl shouldn't be at Skull Mountain, when did she move house?

  Shi Ji Niang Niang is a disciple of the Intercepting Sect, while Tai Yi Zhen Ren is a Golden Immortal of the Expounding Sect. How can they share the same mountain? These two were originally sworn enemies, so how did they become so close?

  Zhang Daoling was anxious about Nezha's safety, and didn't have time to think about other things. He ordered Li Jing to rush to Sanshan Pass to find Kong Xuan and bring him back. If no one was there, he would return to Jia Meng Pass and let the four generals go directly to Qianyuan Mountain. Zhang Daoling himself then borrowed the Cloud-ascending Chariot of Wen Taishi's Ink Unicorn and hastily departed.

  Qianyuan Mountain is far from Zhao Ge, even if Mo Qi Lin's legs are fast, he walked for half a day to get there. It was September, and on Qianyuan Mountain, the wild fields were all red. A string of maple leaves grew along the edge of the mountain, with bright red maple fruits hanging upside down. Below, a narrow path made of green stone wound its way into the depths of the mountain, which had a unique charm to it.

  On the side of the bluestone, a winding stream flows down with a gurgling sound. Amidst the clarity, a wisp of mist rises upwards, twisting and turning like in the midst of mountains and forests. The scenery here is breathtakingly beautiful.

  Zhang Emperor Xin descended from the ink kirin, but had no heart to appreciate the beauty of the scene. He hastily stepped up the stone stairs and after about half an hour, he saw a vacant lot in front of him. The vacant lot was surrounded by red bamboo on all sides, with one side blocking the view. On top of a tall stone stood a few large characters that read "Qianyuan Mountain Skull Cave".

  "Who is that person and why have they come to Mount Qianyuan?" Suddenly, a stone door creaked open, and out came a young boy.

  "Oh, I am Gui Guzi, here to pay respects to Shi Ji Niang Niang. Trouble Caiyun Xiantong to announce my arrival." Shi Ji only has two disciples, and Biyun Tongzi was already killed by Nezha, so who is this person? It's naturally clear.

  Caiyun Tongzi saw Zhang Emperor Xin and suddenly knew his own name, his heart greatly rejoiced, and he raised an eyebrow: "Trouble Ghost Valley Dao friend to wait a little, the child will report immediately."

  Inside the White Bone Cave, Shi Ji Niangniang was heartbroken over Biyun's death. Upon hearing Caiyun Tongzi report that Guigu Zi had come to see her, she waved her hand directly and said: "What kind of laborious thing is this Guigu who has come out of nowhere? Quickly send him away! Also, go to Chentang Pass to urge them again. If they still don't come, don't blame me for not giving Li Jing face!"

  Shi Ji Niang was also helpless, even if Li Jing was not talented, he was still a disciple of the great master who had enlightened and lit the lamp, according to seniority, she should have called him "Master Brother", otherwise, there would be thousands or tens of thousands of Nezha, who would have been swallowed alive!

  Caiyun Tongzi went out, Zhang Emperor Xing hurriedly came forward: "Dao friend worked hard, I don't know if Shi Ji Niangniang is in the mansion?"

  "The mistress is not at home, so we won't see any guests today. It's better for you, Ghost Valley Daoist friend, to return to your residence early." Stone Cliff's mistress didn't know the name of Ghost Valley, and Caiyun Tongzi was even less concerned. The previous familiarity had vanished without a trace, leaving only cold words: "Since it's already been said that she's not here, what are you still lingering for? If you don't leave, don't blame me for White Bone Cave having no hospitality."

  Zhang Di Xin was already anxious, suppressing the fire in his heart, and asked Cai Yun Tong Zi, but unexpectedly this person suddenly turned around and said this, instantly furious: "Shi Ji, I've arrived, hurry up and release Nezha!"

  Caiyun Tongzi saw Zhang Emperor Xin shouting loudly and suddenly felt a sense of disgust in his heart. A green sword appeared in his hand, and he raised it to stab!

  "You impudent Daoist, how dare you be so rude!" Zhang Emperor Xin dodged the long sword and countered with a swing of his sleeve, pushing him away. "I don't want to make things difficult for you, hurry up and get out of my way!"

  "Halt! You rebellious thief, come and surrender!" However, Caixia Tongzi heard the words as a provocation, his anger burning even hotter in his heart. He raised the long sword in his hand and struck it straight at Zhang Dexin!

  This man is really ignorant! Zhang Emperor Xin pointed and broke the green sword, just about to move forward, but saw the White Bone Cave door open, a white strip of cloth rose into the air, pulling Caiyun Tongzi back.

  Zhang Di Xin raised his head, but saw a beautiful woman with nine precious hairpins, wearing an eight-trigram cloud-patterned dress, holding a silver dustpan. The colorful cloud boy saw her and hurriedly knelt down on the ground: "Your Ladyship! I advise this person to leave, but he doesn't listen and wants to force his way through the mountain gate, so I had to use my martial arts!"

  It's not just a facade, and yet he comes to play the villain first! Zhang Disheng knew that his explanation was in vain, and he feared that even Shi Qi would not believe him. He asked, "I don't know how the young apprentice offended the princess, but she was actually arrested?"

  "Are you Nezha's master?" Shi Ji heard Zhang Di Xin's words, and knew the relationship, but looking at him with an unfamiliar face, seemingly unacquainted, thought to himself that he wasn't some important figure, and didn't put him in his heart. "Nezha deceived me that there was no one in the cave, occupied my cave mansion, killed my child, how will this account be settled!"

  It's true that there are such masters, and there are such apprentices. How can they be so perverse? Nezha is naughty, but he would never commit murder or occupy someone else's house!

  "Shi Qi, you're being too reckless!" Zhang Di Xin scolded angrily, "A minor disciple like you can't possibly accomplish such a thing. You've turned black and white upside down!"

  "It's time to see the real thing! " Shi Ji shouted, raising an object in his hand, which was a silver cloth with the Eight Trigrams pattern. The object rose into the air, suddenly enlarged, and a white light burst forth, landing on the ground as a yellow-clothed stone statue. "Your fault as a disciple, your master's mistake! This time, let you taste the power of my Eight Trigrams Cloud Light Cloth!"

  Get out of my sight! If you saw Zhao Gongming, would you dare to speak like this? Zhang Emperor Xin cursed in his heart, and Shi Ji was also calculating in his heart. The little Taoist who cultivated the divine transformation dared to provoke a top-notch earth immortal, it's simply unbearable!

  Yellow Turban Stone Man, facing the wind and growing instantly, in an instant, it's already several dozen feet tall, its body is like a small mountain, every step it takes is like moving mountains!

  Zhang Di Xin didn't dare to slack off, the tiger's spirit was directly absorbed into his hand, and a dark wind suddenly rose with the momentum, rushing straight up to meet him head-on. Shi Ji saw this and burst out laughing in his heart, thinking that this person would definitely die today!

  Huang Jin Stone Man saw Zhang Emperor Xin coming to attack, with a huge fist, facing the wind and falling down, making a whistling sound, already about to overwhelm Zhang Emperor Xin!

  This one punch will teach you to scatter your limbs and go be a lonely soul in the wilderness! Shi Qi secretly thought, but saw a flash of golden light before his eyes, it was Meng De's hand that made a loud noise, a huge stone slab, directly fell on the ground!

  "Rocky cliffs, to deal with this path, you still need to bring out your true skills!" Zhang Emperor Xin stood at the top of the maple tree, sneering down, but behind his back, he secretly manipulated an object, preparing for a sneak attack.

  "But to think that your cultivation has reached such a state of arrogance, today I will take you down!" Shi Ji put away the Golden Stone Man and went straight towards Zhang Emperor Xin. "The object in your hand is destined for me, it shall stay on Mount Qianyuan from now on!"

  Zhang Di's eyebrows rose, and his body retreated. His divine cultivation was swift, but he couldn't match the speed of a terrestrial immortal. Shi Qi arrived at the entrance in an instant. Just as he was about to take action, he felt a gust of wind behind him. Turning around, he saw a palm-sized light spot approaching from behind!

  "Ah!" Shi Ji shouted, but it was too late to dodge. A brick directly hit his back, and with a "pu" sound, he spat out a mouthful of blood. "Guigu Zǐ, who are you from the Taiyi?"

  Tai Yi? Zhang Di Xin heard the name and knew that Shi Ji had misunderstood, but pretended to be angry as if he had been seen through, shouting: "Since the water has fallen, I must let the stone come out!"

  Upon hearing this, Shi Qi was no longer fearless. She was originally a mischievous rock spirit who had absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, received the essence of the sun and moon, and cultivated for thousands of years before coming to this place to practice. Seeing her true form being recognized, she became even more flustered and loudly exclaimed: "Fellow Taoist Tai Yi, there must be some misunderstanding in this matter! Why not investigate it clearly?"

  Taiyi fellow? Shi Jia indeed lived up to expectations! Zhang Emperor Xinyin was overjoyed in his heart, since you regard me as the true person of Taiyi, this black pot will naturally be borne by that old Daoist!