Zhuge Xian's "Guanhou" and King Zhi of Qin's "Qinhou" were all empty titles, actually just to sound good, more money and grain every year.
Ji Xian stood eight chi tall, with a formidable physique. In his early years, even King Zhou had heard of his reputation and was preparing to appoint him as the Grand Minister of Yin Dynasty. However, Ji Xian refused, and has stayed in Xigqi all these years.
Just as Ji Xian was about to leave, Shen Gong Bao stopped him at the gate.
He looked up and saw that Shen Gong Bao had three long whiskers below his forehead, a lean face, dressed in a black robe of the Taoist sect, holding a feather duster. He looked every bit the picture of an immortal with a Taoist aura.
Ji Xian thought for a moment, and it seemed that even Ji Ziyu initially referred to himself as a "Qunlun Mountain Cultivator": "When Ji Song came to Xigqi, he also referred to himself as a 'Qunlun Mountain Cultivator', Master. What is the relationship between you and Ji Song?"
Shen Gong Bao's face was filled with righteous indignation: "Ji Song, if he cannot ascend to the Way of Dao, is not a cultivator, at most he can be called a Taoist practitioner. I am different."
He first narrated a multitude of his Taoist techniques. Ji Xian was extremely excited, and he decided not to go out, inviting Shen Gong Bao to enter the mansion for a detailed discussion.
After Shen Gong Bao demonstrated the ability to decapitate without death again, Ji Xian immediately changed his tone and called him "immortal master."
“Master's Daoist arts are truly amazing, but I'm afraid my virtues are insufficient and I'm not qualified for the Daoist path. Otherwise, I would surely serve by Master's side and listen to teachings at all times.”
After learning that he had no Daoist affinity, Ji Xian felt a bit disheartened, but he didn't take it too seriously.
Shen Gong Bao burst out laughing: "The Mistreatment of Lord Guan is mistaken. What is the Dao of Immortals? The Taoists in the mountains are one path, but to rule the world and build a foundation for ten thousand generations can also be considered immortal. If not, why does Yin Dynasty's Wen Zhong and my junior brother Ji Song Ji have to trudge through this mundane world? And why should I come to Xigqi?"
Shen Gong Bao believed that the Shengshen Lian he received from Yuanshi Tianzun was definitely a valuable item. He wanted to take it into his own hands and have him preside over the appointment of deities, but he only knew one thing about the Shengshen Lian - its name, origins, details, and consequences. He is currently relying on pure imagination.
Ji Xian suppressed his excitement, "What do you mean, Master?"
"My meaning is that, Master Guan may learn from the Three Emperors and Five Dynasties of old, to establish great achievements, righteousness, and prosperity, becoming the supreme ruler of humanity. Afterwards, let me preside over the appointment of deities to make you immortal. How wonderful would that be?"
If this had happened in the past, Ji Xian might not have been so easily swayed.
But in recent days, the Xuanjiao sect has been making quite a stir in Xigqi. First, they built the Shengshen platform, then Guang Chengzi took Ji Fa as his disciple, and now Ji Ziyu is recruiting talented individuals among his three generations of disciples. As the third son of Ji Chang, it's hard for Ji Xian not to know about it.
He had some thoughts, but still smiled and waved his hand: "Master, you are joking. I still have two older brothers. My eldest brother is both virtuous and talented, with a demeanor similar to my father. Everyone knows that he is the most like my father. My second brother is brave and strategic, and has been instrumental in our Xigqi's prosperity over the past few years through his military campaigns. As an ordinary person like me, I only wish to assist my two brothers in achieving their great ambitions. Once their cause is accomplished, I would like to return to Xigqi as a simple farmer content."
Shen Gong Bao shook his head: "Not so. I have observed that Master Guan lacks virtue and is not destined for a long life. However, King Qin possesses a sharp ambition and vigor, always striving to lead the charge in battle. But does the world have an unbeatable general? King Tang commanded a million troops and had a thousand skilled generals, yet who among them could match King Qin? Furthermore, your father is ninety-two years old. Should he pass away one day, besides Master Guan, who else can inherit the great prosperity of Xigqi?"
With a look of concern, he said: "I am an outsider, and who will inherit the heritage has nothing to do with me. But I regret that for over a century since the founding of Xigqi, our forefathers have toiled through hardships and trials. It seems that this great heritage may ultimately be reduced to ashes."
Ji Xian bowed deeply and said, "Please, Master, guide me out of the confusion!"
Shen Gong Bao stroked his beard and said in a somewhat somber tone, "Ji Fa is still a member of our Xuanjiao sect, so we need to leave him some face. Master Guan should focus on the Prince instead. Remember that the saying 'outrun enemies, secure home' means that he must first bring peace within."
He proposed a "control the Guan Mansion" strategy to Ji Xian, which was to pick the weakest to crush first, eliminating Bo Yi kao first, then taking control of the central position and forcing Ji Fa out. "Aren't you fond of fighting? Take Ji Ziyu with you and go to war. If you win, I'll receive the fruits of victory behind the scenes. If you lose, well, then you can die!"
Thinking of defeating Bo Yi Kao, Ji Xian first needs to cut off his wings. Bo Yi Kao's biggest support is his father's "Four Friends," and now Nanguo Shi has the intention of joining Ji Fa's side. Shen Gong Bao suggested Ji Xian to eliminate Xun Yi Shen first!
The immortals returned to the mountain in succession.
Jin Ling Nun, Maitreya, and Deng Chan Yu were the first to leave.
Huang Long Zhenren was previously injured in the Ice and Fire Array and needed to rest for a while.
After refusing Ji Ziyu's invitation, except for Yang Jian, all of the three generations of disciples went back to the mountain.
The seven immortal kings were the last to leave. The three celestial kings were heading to the West, while the remaining four returned to the East Sea.
It's said that there is a one-month deadline, but will the Buddha of Compassion release them at the appointed time? Even if she does, will the other disciples of Jie Sect treat these three celestial kings as their own? They must all feel it, the ten previous celestial kings may never be able to return to their previous lives.
"Yuan Master, Yao younger brother, Wang younger brother," Golden Light Nun choked up: "On your way to the Western Mount Hsing, please take care of your bodies. Regardless of the final outcome, the ten Heavenly Kings of Jiniao Island will not regret their journey through this world!"
Sun Liang, Bai Li, and Zhang Shao were all very upset. Zhang Shao had even wanted to scold Yuan Jiao for having crooked thoughts before, but at this moment of parting, he cried like a baby.
Golden Light Nun took out two storage jade pendants: "Here are some remaining fire crystals and water crystals from the old array, as well as some rare treasures. You may need them when you travel to the Western Paradise, or as a parting gift."
The ten celestial kings used up all their disposable array diagrams, and with the array diagrams, they could have a second-tier level in Jie Sect. With ten Daoists teaming up, even others had to give them some respect. Now that the killing aura within the array has been exhausted, the ten celestial kings are either dead or dispersed. They have little to boast about their own Tian Xian and Zhen Xian cultivation levels.
Golden Light Nun handed the jade pendants to Yuan Jiao and then bowed with a respectful bow, turning her head without looking back and walking away.
Yuan Jiao, Yao Bin, and Wangbian were also very painful. After hundreds of years of being brothers and disciples, they had to part ways in an instant. They didn't know when they would see each other again, but this was their fate and their own choice. They couldn't blame others.
Yuan Jiao cleared his throat: "Two younger brothers, the Western Mount Hsing is still over ten thousand eight hundred kilometers away. Let's get on the road quickly!"
Deng Chan Yu stayed in the Southern Capital for a few days, teaching Nezha, chatting with paper people and Daji, and when there was nothing else to do, pondering how to repair the Xuantao spear.
Soon, it was September, and the temperature in the north dropped sharply. The south was not much more comfortable either, and it was much colder than the same period in other years.
Deng Chan Yu was eagerly waiting for the cotton seeds and semi-automatic cotton harvesting machine from Shendu. She had nothing else to do and planned to return to Emei Mountain for cultivation.
Before leaving, a series of major events occurred between the Shang Dynasty, the State of Zhou, and the Han Kingdom.
