Chapter 33: Jin Ao Huang San Eats Flatbread, Tian Xian Bestows Purple Mansion Thunder

  Duobao Daoist left Huang Shiren outside with a gloomy face and entered Biyou Palace to see his master, Tongtian Sect Master.

  This Biyou Palace is indeed one of the rarest and most extraordinary places in the world. Here, one can see: smoke and clouds gathering to form a auspicious mist, the sun and moon emitting a brilliant light; ancient cypresses standing tall and green, their branches swaying gently in the autumn breeze like a long, blue-green ribbon stretching across the sky; wildflowers blooming profusely, their fragrance wafting back to the dawn, like the sweet scent of peaches and apricots. The colors are swirling and dancing, all radiating the splendor of virtue and morality, flying amidst the purple mist. Fragrant smoke is rising and falling, all emanating from the Primordial Void, exhaling a refreshing fragrance. The immortal peaches and fruits are like golden elixirs; the green willows and green poplars are like jade threads. Occasionally, one can hear the cry of the yellow crane, and often see the blue phoenix soaring and dancing. There is no sign of worldly dust, only the coming and going of immortals and celestial children. The jade gates are always closed, not allowing ordinary people to casually peek inside. Indeed, this is a place where the Supreme Ruler takes pleasure in, a wondrous realm that few people know about.

  Duobao had something on his mind and quickened his pace, soon arriving at a large temple.

  "Is the Master in?" asked Dabao Dao Ren to the young Taoist waiting outside the hall.

  "The Master is preaching." The boy replied.

  Duobao didn't say much, and entered the grand hall. Inside the hall, he saw that the couches were filled with people, who were none other than the second and third generation disciples of Jie Jiao. In front of him sat Jinling Shengmu, Guiling Shengmu, and Wudang Shengmu, who along with Duobao were considered one of the four great disciples of Tongtian Jiao. Behind them sat Wuyun Xian, Jinguang Xian, Jinyaxian, Pilu Xian, Qiushou Xian, Lingyaxian, Chang'er Dingguang Xian, and Jinguan Xian. On the Nine Dragon Sinking Fragrance Palanquin sat Tongtian Jiao's master, wearing a black Daoist robe, with a thin build, a golden crown on his head, and lotus flowers under his feet. He slowly preached to his disciples, who listened intently with rapt attention.

  Duobao Daoren came in, and those disciples also saw him, and they all called out: "Good brother."

  Duobao nodded and came under the Nine Dragon Sinking Fragrance Palanquin, kneeling on both knees, respectfully saying: "Master, disciple has returned."

  The Master of Tongtian smiled slightly and said, "How is the matter I entrusted to you?"

  Duobao said: "I report to the master, the disciple respects the teacher and the law, going to the East China Sea Black Mountain Cliff, indeed met one person."

  The other disciples saw Tongtian Jiao and Duobao Daoren asking each other, and they were all extremely curious, and they all pricked up their ears to listen carefully.

  "Oh, this kid is here to get quick." Tianyun Sect Master chuckled.

  "Master, I was at the Black Mountain Cliff when I encountered Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun from the Second Master's sect. I don't know why, but countless people from the East Sea were killed by her sword. I saw that she had a heavy murderous intent, and since the East Sea has a deep connection with our Intersecting Paths Sect, I stepped in to stop her. However, Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun's personality was eccentric, not only did she not listen to me, but she even fought against me."

  "The Second Master's sect is indeed getting worse by the day, and doesn't even put my Cutthroat Sect in their eyes." The Tongtian Sect Master's face turned cold, and he continued, "What was the outcome?"

  "As a result, the Manjusri Guang Fa Tian Zun had his shoulder knocked off and half of his face blown away, and he left in a bloody mess." Du Bao said that people's personalities are thick and honest, whatever they say is what they mean.

  "Master brother, you're being too rash this time." Just as Duobao finished speaking, someone jumped out from below.

  This person was short in stature, but extremely plump, wearing a white Taoist robe with a pattern of Taiji Two Instruments, and his ears were unusually long. He was none other than Ding Guangxian, the master of Tongtian Sect.

  "What did you mean by that?" asked Duobao.

  "Big Brother, the two schools of Tianyin and Quanzhen are one family. Master and Second Master don't distinguish between each other. You've heavily injured his disciple. If Second Master comes to find Master to demand an explanation for this, what will we do?" Ding Guangxian said loudly.

  Duobao looked at Tongtian Jiaozhu and saw that his master's face was calm, then said: "Master, the one who injured Wenshu Guangfa Tianzun wasn't me, but rather a disciple of Lu Ya."

  "Master is telling a joke again!" On the other side, Ding Guangxian burst out laughing: "Lu Ya, the senior from the heavens and earth, is the number one loose immortal. He has always been like a divine dragon, appearing in the beginning but not at the end. He never accepts disciples, so how did he suddenly have another disciple? Master, could it be that you're afraid of Master's blame, so you made up a lie?"

  "Brother Ding Guang! How could I, Duobao, deceive our master!" Duobao Daoren's anger was palpable, and Ding Guang Xian's face tensed up, and he didn't dare to speak again.

  "Lu Ya Dao brother took an apprentice? Hehe, this matter is interesting." Tongtian Sect Master smiled slightly, counted on his fingers, and said: "Duobao, tell me the story again."

  "Yes." Duobao didn't dare to be slow, and carefully told how Hei Shan Jue Huang Shi Ren made his move, how he secretly killed Wenshu Guang Fa Tian Zun, and how he exploded and forced Wenshu Guang Fa Tian Zun to cover his face and leave.

  These words made all the immortals in the great hall stare with their mouths agape, and they exclaimed one after another: "How can there be such a shameless scoundrel under heaven!"

  "You said that Huang Shiren has a gourd with 99 red clouds scattered on it?" Tianyi Sect Master asked Dabao with a smiling face.

  "Master, I met Hongyun Laozu's disciple a few times back then. His gourd, I still recognize it." Duobao replied.

  Tongtian Jiaozhu nodded and said, "In those years, Hongyun died and his Tao disappeared. His gourd was obtained by Lu Ya's senior brother. Since Huang Shiren has this gourd, it seems that he is indeed a disciple of Lu Ya."

  Tongtian's words were naturally believed by the crowd of immortals, and for a moment, they felt an unparalleled curiosity towards Huang Shiren.

  Lu Yao Dao Ren is an enigmatic figure, with countless people wanting to become his apprentice, but he has sent them all away. What virtue or ability does Huang Shi Ren possess that allows him to have such good fortune?

  "Master, Huang Shi Ren heard about my identity and insisted on coming to our Jin Ao Island. He said that you, Master, owed him a debt. I don't know if this is true or false, so I brought him back." Duo Bao said.

  The great hall was in an uproar. The immortals had heard that Huang Shiren had come to Jin Ao Island and wanted to see him for themselves, but when they also heard that their own master owed him a debt, they were even more curious than ever.

  Haha. The Tongtian Sect Master looked up at the sky and laughed loudly, saying: "This inferior goods has actually provoked me. Duobao, bring him in."

  "Disciple obeys!" Duobao took orders and left.

  "Master, what's going on today? If it were any other time, Huang Shiren would have been beaten to death already!"

  "Yes, I see that Master is not only not angry, but also very delighted."

  "This is strange. Let's take a look at Huang Shiren later!"

  The immortals were discussing and debating, when suddenly they heard a loud laughter coming from outside the grand hall!

  "Haha, Dao brother Duobao, your Jin'ao Island is really wealthy. Even the qilin at the entrance is made of xianyu jade. Later, when you have some xianyu, give me some, and I'll take them back to make longevity locks for the little ones."

  "Huang Dao brother, hurry up and go in, Master is waiting for you."

  Just then, a sharp-nosed, squint-eyed, and shifty-looking rascal appeared, wearing a scarlet robe and twirling his goatee. He strode straight to the Nine-Dragon Sedan Chair, pushed aside the golden mountain and jade pillar, and with a thud, fell to his knees, shaking the floorboards three times.

  "Tongtianshi Shu is going up again, Huang Shiren and Huang Santai are reasonable!" Huang Shiren said loudly.

  Having said that, Huang Shiren didn't wait for the Tianxian Sect Master's orders and raised his head, giving a sly smile to the Tianxian Sect Master.

  Grandma's, Tongtian Sect Master is indeed someone I admire, today I'll take a good look.

  Huang Shiren raised his head, only to feel a powerful aura pressing down on him from all directions, causing his heart to sink and his primordial spirit to flutter as if it were about to fly away. Frightened, he hastily lowered his head.

  Oh mother, this is the power of a saint! Just his aura alone can make me feel so insignificant!

  Huang Shiren immediately became extremely respectful, bowing his head and waiting for Tianxiao Sect Master's questions.

  That Tongtian Sect Master did not know Huang Shiren's thoughts, sitting on the sedan chair, looking at Huang Shiren kneeling in front of him, his heart was also a turmoil.

  That's the little demon. This yellow weasel, its cultivation is quite ordinary, although it has a few more tricks up its sleeve, but no matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like someone who can even see through the details of their master. Thinking about the words of Hong Jun Dao Zu in the Zi Xuan Palace, and thinking about the entanglements in the Great Tribulation of the Sealed Gods, this little demon has a great relationship with them, and the leader of the Tongtian Sect is also quite resentful.

  "Are you the new disciple that Lu Ya Dao Xiong has just taken in?" Tian Xian Jiao Zhu asked.

  "Yes! As genuine as can be. If Master Huang doesn't believe me, he can go ask that cheap master of mine." Huang Shiren said loudly.

  His silly and naive appearance when speaking made all the immortals laugh.

  This guy, looks like he's not very bright. All the immortals thought to themselves, only Duobao saw Huang Shiren's uneasy expression, this guy's methods were clearer to him than anyone else, don't dare provoke trouble in front of the master.

  This good-for-nothing! Tianyi Sect Master laughed upon hearing this. To address one's own master in such a manner, under the heavens there is only Lu Ya who can accept such a disciple.

  "I've heard many precious words from you, you said I owe you a debt, is that true or not?" Tianxu Sect Master asked.

  These words made everyone including Duobao stare at Huang Shiren, waiting for his response.

  Huang Shiren smiled slyly and stood up, facing the leader of Tongtian Sect: "Sect Leader, what's your relationship with my master?"

  "Lu Ya's cultivation is extremely high, and his personality is carefree. The two of us are close friends." Tongtian Sect Master was also left somewhat perplexed by Huang Shiren's question.

  Huang Shiren nodded and said, "In that case, the sect leader owes me a debt."

  "This scoundrel! How did I end up owing you?" The leader of Tongtian Sect narrowed his eyes.

  Huang Shiren turned around, glanced at the crowd of immortals, and then looked at the leader of the Tongtian Sect, saying: "The sect leader just said that you and my master are close friends, like brothers! My master rarely accepts a disciple in countless years, it's a huge joyous occasion, do you want to give a gift to show your respect?"

  Pffft! The multitude of immortals covered their mouths and laughed.

  The Tongtian Sect Master suppressed his smile and nodded: "In that case, it's not unreasonable."

  "Alright, alright!" Huang Shiren nodded his head like a chick pecking at rice, saying: "My master took me in as a disciple many years ago, and I also spent many years before acknowledging him as my master. When the Venerable Master sends a big gift to our master, he should also send one to me. Calculating it this way, doesn't that mean the Venerable Master owes me a debt?"

  "This is outrageous!" Tianxian Sect Master couldn't help but burst out laughing at his ridiculous reasoning.

  "You're right." The Tianxian Sect Master nodded and said, "Then what do you want?"

  It's settled! Huang Shiren was secretly delighted in his heart. The Tianxian Sect Master had many powerful magical artifacts, and they were all top-notch items. He would definitely be able to get something from him.

  "Thank you, Master! You truly live up to your reputation as a master of the sect. Compared to my cheap and stingy master, you are much more generous. I begged him thousands of times, but he only gave me this small gourd that's slippery and useless. Not even birds would want it." Huang Shiren burst out laughing.

  The crowd of immortals couldn't help but cry and laugh at the same time. The Nine-Nine Red Cloud Gourd, a pre-heavenly spiritual treasure of Hongyun Old Ancestor, was actually not even worth a bird in this guy's mouth, truly a waste of heavenly materials.

  "Master, you are richer than my Shifu. My Shifu gave me a gourd, if your gift is lighter than his, it would be an insult to my Shifu." Huang Shi-ren said again.

  The Master of Tongtian really can't wait to shut his beak, it's like a fly buzzing around.

  "I happen to have some things on hand, I don't know which aspect you are concerned about?" Tianyun Sect Master said with a calm tone.

  "I'm not greedy either, Master. If you have any magical treasures, give me a basketful. If there's some kind of eight-turn-nine-turn immortal elixir, give me a sackful!" said Huang Shiren.

  Damn it! Here we go again! On the other side, Jin Dashi was laughing so hard his mouth was crooked. Thinking back to how Lu Yadao was swindled by this big brother and escaped with nothing, Jin Dashi felt delighted.

  All the immortals of the Intercepting Sect were stifling their laughter, and they all thought to themselves: This dog thing is too ignorant!

  The Master of Tongtian really wanted to slap him with a loud slap! And a basket of magical treasures, a sack of golden elixirs, this scoundrel is truly greedy beyond compare.

  The master's hand waved slightly, and Huang Shiren only felt a breath of air sweep over him, his body spinning 720 degrees before crashing to the ground.

  "You this reckless fellow! I don't have your master's good temper!" Tianyun Sect Master suppressed his smile and said, "No magical treasure, no golden elixir either!"

  "Master Tongtian, you can't be so stubborn!" Huang Shiren was anxious in the face of Master Tongtian's unyielding attitude.

  When he sees a rabbit, he doesn't stew its leg; when he sees a beauty, he doesn't touch her even if she's eighteen. That's not his style.

  "There's something here, I'll give it to you for now." With a wave of his hand, the Tianxian Sect Master sent a jade slip flying into Huang Shiren's hands.

  "Master, you're really too petty! I'm embarrassed for you! It's true that if this gets out, people will laugh at us...!" Huang Shiren caught the jade tablet and muttered to himself, suddenly stunned.

  This jade slip is nothing unusual, but inside the jade slip, a strong fluctuation is surging.

  This fluctuation was very familiar to Huang Shiren, who practiced Palm Thunder.

  Inside the jade tablet, there is a hidden origin of thunder!

  "This jade slip, it's the origin of Purple Mansion Thunder. I'm giving it to you today, if you ask for more, I'll slap you to death and spare myself from your nagging." said Tongtian Sect Master.

  "Zi Fu Lei!" The multi-treasured Daoist behind Huang Shi-ren took a deep breath, gazing at the jade slip in Huang's hand with eyes full of envious fervor!

  "Zifuren Lei!? The Zifuren Lei that ranks fourth among the top ten righteous thunder in the world!?" Huang Shiren was also stunned.

  Among all the laws, the Thunder Law is the strongest. Among the Thunder Laws, the Ten Great Righteous Thunders are the most powerful. The Zi Fu Lei (Purple Mansion Thunder) ranks fourth among the Ten Great Righteous Thunders. Needlessly to say this thunder, even any one of the Ten Great Righteous Thunders is something that countless immortals dream of possessing!

  Duobao Daoren also practiced Palm Thunder, the Palm Thunder in his hand was called Taiyi Thunder, ranking fifth. In the entire Juejiao, there were only two of the top ten orthodox thunders, one was Taiyi Thunder, Duobao Daoren followed Tongtian Jiaozhu for countless years, as a senior disciple with utmost loyalty, and the master bestowed this thunder upon him. The second was this Zifu Thunder, because of this, Duobao Daoren had asked his master many times but was rejected, why did he get it so easily today!?

  It's not just Duobao, but also the numerous immortals of the Intercepting Sect who are stunned. The gaze of Huang Shiren also becomes complicated as he looks at him.

  There must be some trick here that I don't know about!

  The crowd of immortals from the Intercepting Sect looked at the leader of the Tongtian Sect and Huang Shiren, feeling that this matter might not be as simple as it seemed.

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