Chapter 26: Different Thoughts, Zhang and Kong Form a Deep Friendship

  Zhang Di Xin gave a detailed description of the appearance of the unbridled Taoist, but Kong Xuan just shook his head: "The little way I've learned is not shallow, and it's really impossible to shake this thing. This person's cultivation has probably reached the level of a profound immortal."

  Xuan Xian's top-notch, Zhang Di Xin heard these four words, his eyebrows furrowed even more tightly. With such cultivation as an immortal, in the entire Sealing God world, it's probably hard to find a few people like this, yet why is he helping himself?

  "This person is probably a great saint of the demon tribe, and must have been hiding in secret. At one moment of excitement, he gave the tiger's soul to Your Majesty. The origin of this thing is wonderful and cannot be spoken of." Kong Xuan saw Zhang Emperor's tightly furrowed brow, and comforted him from the side, but his eyes were fixed on the tiger's soul, which seemed to contain great power, and was likely to be extraordinary.

  If it were just a demon soldier, then so be it. But what about that one azure clear energy? Zhang Emperor Xin had intentionally concealed the matter of the clear energy in his heart and didn't mention it again. Instead, he took out a deep blue flag from his hand: "I wonder if Fellow Kong recognizes this object?"

  Zhang Disen thought that Kong Xuan was a great talent, but unexpectedly, when Kong Xuan saw the flag, he admired it for a while and shook his head: "Your Highness's treasure is small, I really don't recognize it."

  "This..." Zhang Di Xin couldn't help but re-examine the flag, this object was probably not ordinary, he put it away and held the Tiger Seal Road, "Kong Dao friend, but I don't know how to use this thing?"

  Kong Xuan listened to Zhang Di Xin's words, first stunned, pondering for a long time, but ultimately didn't open his mouth. He picked up the tiger's soul and slowly moved it in his hand. Every move brought a wave of dizziness and confusion, every wave of confusion caused a spatial shockwave.

  Kong Xuan's movements were extremely slow, Zhang Di Xin knew he was being deliberate, his eyes fixed intently on the moves, as if he wanted to etch every detail into his mind.

  Kong Xuan danced and moved, repairing the old, only then did he stop his body shape: "The use of this thing cannot be spoken outside, this is a gesture, still thanking your majesty for saving my life."

  As soon as Kong Xuan's voice fell, the tiger's spirit rose into the air and suddenly expanded in mid-air, with a brilliant golden light. Amidst the radiance, a large creature with colorful wings emerged from the mist.

  Its entire body is transparent, its skeleton is clear, it was originally a tiger's body, but it grew a dragon's head. Although there are tiger stripes on its back, its whole body is covered in scales. As soon as it appears, golden light flashes and shines brightly, dazzling people.

  "Roar!" A loud roar, as if like a dragon and tiger, the voice was weak, but the momentum was great. With a swing of its dragon tail, it hung on the back of that object, on top of the wing, and suddenly there was a flash of deep red, dazzling the eyes.

  "This is the War Tiger," said Kong Xuan, putting away his divine ability and placing it in Zhang Emperor Xin's hand. "The more you cultivate, the sharper this object becomes, but you must not neglect to nurture your heart and spirit, or else you will be devoured by the tiger's ferocity."

  Zhang Di Xin nodded in agreement, putting the Huo Jue away, and after his initial shock, he felt a hint of delight: "Thanks to Kong Dao's guidance this time, although we don't have a formal master-disciple relationship, there is indeed substance to your teachings. I hope you won't give up on me..."

  "Your Highness, what you said is absolutely impossible!" Zhang Emperor Xin had not finished speaking when Kong Xuan interrupted him, "I am just a small general of the three mountains, how dare I accept it from Your Majesty."

  Zhang Di Xin had not yet started his plan when he was interrupted by Kong Xuan, who was the first person under the saint. This time they met again, how could they miss it? With a big tree to lean on, it's good to take advantage of the cool breeze. Such sturdy legs, our crown prince naturally had ideas.

  "Is it that you think I'm not worthy, that my talent is too inferior?" Zhang Emperor Xin had not yet given up and asked again. Kong Xuan hastily replied "it's not like that", "If not, then why..."

  Kong Xuan hesitated for a long time before speaking: "I am a merchant, but I am still a member of the demon tribe. This matter has its fate, and it is also suitable for brothers to be together, but I don't know what Your Highness intends to do?"

  Brothers in name, just fitting Zhang Emperor Xin's intention. If it were to pay respects to a teacher, they would have been one generation apart, but not as good as the friendship of golden orchid, equal generation relationship, also less that layer of obstruction: "This is great! Come on, prepare the wine table!"

  Kong Xuan heard the words, but thought them tedious. With a flick of his finger, he brought down three cups of celestial wine: "Heaven and earth are above, now Kong Xuan and the Crown Prince will form an extraordinary fraternal bond, looking up to the heavens for blessings, wishing us eternal union."

  Zhang Disin also heard and said the same, after the two finished their bows to heaven. Kong Xuan however refused to accept the title of elder brother, saying that the crown prince's heavenly authority was unparalleled, how could he usurp it?

  Zhang Di Xin had no choice but to become the emperor's brother. The two of them got married, and then Kong Xuan spoke up first, saying: "Brother Wang, although you have cultivated your skills, you don't understand this way. Let me explain it to you once, and I will surely teach you a new chapter every day."

  As soon as Kong Xuan finished speaking, Zhang Di Xin suddenly felt a void under his feet. In the blink of an eye, he was in mid-air, with a colorful glow beneath him. Several feathers emerged from the glow, like eyes, vivid and lifelike.

  Every time the feather moved slightly, Zhang Emperor Xin felt his body become more comfortable by a fraction, and every time the colorful light flashed, he felt his meridians become more unblocked by a fraction!

  Feathers flutter, colorful lights flash, Zhang Emperor Xin's limbs and bones seem to be connected, rarely transparent, his body is placed in the clear space, looking back can see himself, all the meridians of the body, adjustment, appear before his eyes, every time a thought moves, it is also clear and subtle...

  It wasn't until much later that Zhang Di Xin finally opened his eyes. As soon as he moved, a series of clear and crisp sounds rang out: "Thank you, younger brother!"

  Zhang Di's words fell, but Kong Xuan was nowhere to be seen. On the table, there was a letter that read: "To my dear brother Wang, I am grateful for Heaven's favor and fortunate to have obtained the golden orchid. However, I am ultimately a member of the demon tribe, and as such, I am different from humans and gods. I fear that our paths are not the same. This time, Heaven has shown me kindness, but I accept it with shame. If my brother regrets this, then let us forget about it."

  What a wonderful Kong Xuan, what a wonderful first person with heavy emotions and righteousness! When Zhang Di Xin read to this point, he felt ashamed and guilty. His association with Kong Xuan, although not malicious, was always with ulterior motives, and compared to him, he fell short by three points!

  "This is the kind of person he is, what more can be expected?" Zhang Di Xin sighed and lamented, "If Kong Xuan knew that this goes against the will of heaven, I wonder what thoughts he would have. This matter has already dragged him into the muddy waters."

  Zhang Di Xin held the letter in his hand, pacing back and forth for a long time before finishing reading it. Looking at the gold bricks and the Nine Dragon God Fire Cover on the table, he couldn't help but feel deeply moved. This person's loyalty was such that even if he had to sell his own life, he would still have to fulfill his promise!

  "I'll be gone for a long time, this feather will serve as a letter of incense, burn it and I'll arrive in no time." Emperor Zhang saw a blue feather on the edge of the table, held it in his hand, and had a hint of coolness. "On that day when I ascend to the throne, my virtuous brother will go up with me!"

  "Congratulations to Your Highness! This is a heavenly auspicious sign!" Suddenly, someone shouted loudly. Zhang Emperor Xin only then noticed the person kneeling beside him, whose stout body was trembling all over, and shouted again, "This magnificent sight fills the sky, with colors on all sides, it must be an omen of great good fortune!"

  Zhang Di Xin knew that Fei Zhong Fang's memory had been taken away by Kong Xuan, and he also put his mind at ease: "Talent is a heavenly gift, the heavens bestow good fortune, it benefits my great business!"

  "Report, Your Highness! I heard that the Grand Tutor has requested an audience!" Before the servant could finish speaking, Wen Zhong strode swiftly into the palace, not even bothering to pay his respects, and asked directly: "I have observed the heavens' clarity and obscurity, but I do not know what has happened in the Shouwang Palace?"

  "Too many worries, this heaven bestows auspicious signs, what's going on somewhere." Zhang Emperor Xin smiled and put away the things on the table without leaving any marks, and took the wooden box that Fei Zhong had brought earlier. "Fei Zhong reported good news and made a contribution, this thing is yours now."

  "Thank you, Your Highness!" Fei Zhong was overjoyed and thanked the emperor for his great kindness. He happily took the wooden box and left. After he departed, Emperor Zhang Xin slowly spoke: "This matter is extraordinary, it's a battle of immortals, but also a colorful display. If utilized well, it would be a heavenly gift."

  Wen Zhongyi heard this and knew that he shouldn't hear more about it, so he didn't ask again. He looked at Zhang Disen with a hint of surprise: "Your Highness, when did you cultivate to the point of reaching the Realm of Transcending Spirit?"

  "This matter can be discussed later, but the ascension to the throne is a pressing matter, please pay more attention to it, Imperial Teacher." Zhang Emperor Xin spoke casually and changed the subject. Upon hearing that Zhong was an old minister of three dynasties, he knew that matters concerning the emperor were not to be overheard, so he hastily bid farewell and exited, making arrangements for the ascension ceremony.

  On the second day, posters were put up all over the city of Mo-yang, saying: "Heaven has sent down auspicious signs and granted great blessings. The Crown Prince is a man of great virtue, who moves Heaven with his feelings. This decree is no ordinary one; he should ascend to the throne as Son of Heaven, follow the will of Heaven, and forever prosper for all eternity!"

  Zhang Emperor Xin naturally understood the logic of a king ascending to the throne. No matter what, he first created public opinion. As long as the world believed that this person was in line with heaven's will and had the support of all people, it would be the prerequisite for success.

  As long as public opinion is manufactured to be perfect, who knows the truth? Even if a war between gods occurs, it can be said that auspiciousness has descended upon the earth. What people see are merely appearances!

  These eight maxims were widely circulated at the time, and all the people said that the Crown Prince's accession to the throne was already a reflection of Heaven's will. This matter is not in dispute, and it has been spread among the great merchants!

  "Obey Heaven's will and prosper for all eternity?" In the city of Xiqi, an old man held a notice in his hand and threw it to the ground. "What do you think about this matter?"

  "Report to the Emperor, this rumor is false. The wise and virtuous Emperor Yi is still alive, and the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne may not be a good solution. I fear it is the doing of others." A man standing below the platform, seven feet tall with a face as white as jade, stood upright beside his seat, "If there is one more name that rebels against the Emperor, then there will be one more opportunity for the loyalists to rise up."

  "Oh? How did you know that Emperor Yi had not collapsed? Three months ago, the Purple Star was dim and declining, with a hidden trend. Now it's suddenly bright again, don't you really know why?" The old man said slowly, dropping a copper coin to the ground, "Marquis Pingxi, what do you think about this matter?"

  Upon his return, the Marquis of the West seemed to be intentionally keeping a distance from him. Usually, he would rarely ask questions, and although Ji Fa didn't say anything, he couldn't help but feel discontent in his heart. When the marquis asked him a question, he replied with a hint of annoyance: "The great king must already know about it; if I were to make excessive guesses, wouldn't that disturb everyone's ears?"

  "Second brother, your words are different. The king's question must be a difficult matter. No matter what, we brothers should manage Xiqi well and avoid worrying about the future, so as not to waste heaven's favor and become the first bird to show its head." Just as Ji Fa finished speaking, someone behind him stood up and said, pointing at the sky, "The heavens do not change, Xiqi does not change either."

  "Alright, let's all go down." Ji Fa was about to explain himself, but the old man turned his sleeve and said so. Upon hearing this, everyone did not dare to stay any longer and got up to leave one after another.

  Leaving behind an old man, with only three copper coins in his hand, suspended in mid-air, he hesitated for a long time before finally sighing and muttering to himself: "Mao City, this time I have no choice but to go..."

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