bacchusnovels Chapter 621 Sending Shen Gongbao to Chaoge
Chapter 621 Sending Shen Gongbao to Chaoge
He's now kicking himself for it.
Just now, I actually put on airs like a senior and called him "fellow Daoist"?
Who do you think you are?!
In front of this senior disciple of the three religions, I am not even qualified to carry his shoes!
If this gets out, how will I survive in the prehistoric world?
Looking at Shen Gongbao kneeling on the ground, trembling with fear, Chen Changsheng was overjoyed.
The results were even better than he had imagined.
He never expected that his reputation would become so widespread.
Even the junior disciples of the Chan Sect, living in such a remote mountain valley, held him in such awe.
"Junior brother, what are you doing? Please get up quickly."
Chen Changsheng smiled and stepped forward to personally help Shen Gongbao up from the ground.
He patted the dust off Shen Gongbao, his smile becoming even more amiable.
"We are both disciples of the Xuanmen sect. Now that we have met, we are like brothers. Why perform such a grand ceremony?"
"Besides, if you hadn't called me back just now, we would have missed each other. In fact, I should thank you, junior brother."
These words warmed Shen Gongbao's heart.
He looked up and secretly sized up Chen Changsheng.
Upon discovering that this legendary senior brother was not at all arrogant, but rather approachable, gentle, and kind, he was completely different from the ruthless and domineering figure in the legend.
This instantly put his mind at ease.
At the same time, an emotion called "being moved" welled up uncontrollably from the bottom of my heart.
Shen Gongbao, though a disciple of a sage in Kunlun Mountain, was never favored by his master, Yuanshi Tianzun, because he was a creature with fur and horns and of poor origin.
His fellow students were all arrogant and looked down on him.
In all his years of life, he had never received such treatment.
Especially since the other party is Chen Changsheng!
Even his master had a headache dealing with him!
"Senior brother...you...you're too kind."
Shen Gongbao was so moved that his eyes reddened.
"To meet my senior brother here is... is my greatest honor!"
"Alright, alright, we're all brothers, there's no need to be so formal."
Chen Changsheng smiled and waved his hand, then asked seemingly casually.
"By the way, junior brother, instead of cultivating in seclusion on Kunlun Mountain, where are you headed?"
"Judging from the direction you're heading, it doesn't seem to be the way back to Jade Void Palace, does it?"
Upon hearing Chen Changsheng's question, a hint of embarrassment and resentment flashed across Shen Gongbao's face.
He hesitated for a moment, but when he thought that the other party was the senior disciple of the Jie Sect who dared to confront even saints, he realized that the other party was also a half-enemy of his Chan Sect.
There's no point in hiding my little emotions from others.
Moreover, this senior brother seems to be someone I can confide in.
He sighed, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
"To be honest, senior brother, I... am preparing to go down the mountain to the mortal world and try my luck."
"Oh? Try your luck?" Chen Changsheng raised an eyebrow, feigning curiosity.
"Ugh!"
Shen Gongbao seemed to have opened a floodgate, pouring out all the bitterness in his heart.
"Senior brother, you may not know this, but some time ago, our master entrusted the important task of holding the Investiture of the Gods list and bestowing titles on behalf of Heaven to my senior brother Jiang Ziya."
"My senior brother is dull-witted; after forty years of cultivation, he's only reached the Earth Immortal level. I, on the other hand, entered the sect earlier than him, and my cultivation is higher. I ask myself, in every aspect, I'm no worse than him!"
"But Master chose him and entrusted him with important responsibilities. As for me, I can only watch him shine from the mountain."
"Junior brother...I'm not reconciled!"
By the end, Shen Gongbao's fists were clenched, and his eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment.
"Therefore, I decided to go down the mountain and make a name for myself! I want to prove to my master that I, Shen Gongbao, am no less capable than Jiang Ziya!"
Chen Changsheng listened quietly, his heart already bursting with joy.
The fish has taken the bait!
He looked at Shen Gongbao, who had a face full of "unappreciated talent," and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.
He patted Shen Gongbao on the shoulder and said earnestly.
"Junior brother, your opportunity may not lie elsewhere."
"Senior brother, what...what do you mean by that?"
Shen Gongbao was stunned when he heard Chen Changsheng's pointed remark, his face filled with confusion.
His opportunity lies elsewhere?
Where is it?
Could it be right in front of us?
Shen Gongbao's heart began to pound uncontrollably.
He looked at Chen Changsheng, his eyes filled with hope.
This is Chen Changsheng!
He is universally acknowledged throughout the primordial world as the chosen one, the greatest variable!
A casual remark he makes might contain an incredible opportunity!
Seeing Shen Gongbao's expectant look, Chen Changsheng simply smiled enigmatically.
Instead of answering directly, he asked a question in return.
"Junior brother, let me ask you this: where do you think your senior brother Jiang Ziya will go after he descends the mountain?"
"this……"
Shen Gongbao thought for a moment, then said uncertainly, "My master ordered him to bestow titles upon the gods on behalf of Heaven, in accordance with the Mandate of Heaven. And now, the Mandate of Heaven rests with Zhou. Presumably, he will go to Xiqi."
"That's right."
Chen Changsheng nodded, a look of "this child is teachable" appearing on his face.
"He followed the path of Heaven, the broad road paved for him by his sect. This path was stable and smooth, but that was all there was to it, nothing special."
"And what about you, junior brother?"
Chen Changsheng stared intently at Shen Gongbao.
"You want to prove yourself, you want to surpass him. If you follow his path and go to Xiqi, do you think you'll ever have a chance to succeed?"
"If you go, at best you'll just be his assistant; the credit will always go to him, and you'll get nothing!"
These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly sobering Shen Gongbao up.
Yes!
How could I not have thought of that!
Jiang Ziya was personally appointed by his master to be the one to carry out the task, and he was the protagonist of the Xiqi camp.
If I were to go to Xiqi, wouldn't I become a supporting character, just an accessory to him?
How can I then prove that I am better than him?
"Then...where should I go?"
Shen Gongbao was completely dumbfounded. He felt like a headless fly, utterly lost and disoriented.
"Senior brother, please, show me the way!"
He bowed deeply to Chen Changsheng once again, his attitude utterly sincere.
"Heh, the path to enlightenment is right beneath your feet."
Chen Changsheng helped him up and pointed to another direction in the vast wilderness.
In that direction, the convergence of human destiny and fortune, with purple aura soaring into the sky, lies the sacred land of humanity, the capital of the Great Shang Dynasty, Chaoge!
"Junior brother, look over there."
Chen Changsheng's voice was incredibly alluring.
"Now, the fate of humanity rests on the Shang Dynasty. Chaoge City is the true epicenter of this great calamity!"
"Your senior brother's choice to assist Xiqi is defying the heavens, going against the destiny of the entire human race. It's a path to death, utterly foolish!"
"And you, if you can follow the trend of humanity and go to Chaoge to assist the current emperor, that would be true wisdom and a great opportunity!"
"Think about it: on one side is the rebellion against Heaven, and on the other is the orthodoxy that follows Heaven and the people. If you can achieve unparalleled merit in Chaoge, helping the Emperor quell the rebellion in Xiqi, then who will be the true hero? Who will be the wise one who sees the bigger picture?"
"By then, will you still need to prove anything to your master? The entire prehistoric world will know that Yuanshi Tianzun misjudged him! The Jiang Ziya he chose is a complete waste!"
boom!
Chen Changsheng's words were piercing, each one striking Shen Gongbao's heart with precision!
His eyes lit up!
Yup!
How could he not have thought of that!
Everyone says that the Mandate of Heaven is with the Zhou, but right now, it is clearly the Shang dynasty that is at its peak!
Xiqi was just a small vassal state. What made it think it could fight against the entire human dynasty?
If Jiang Ziya were to go and assist Xiqi, wouldn't that be insane?
If I were to go to Chaoge, I would be a loyal minister who had followed the emperor, a pillar of the state!
If I help the Shang Dynasty destroy Xiqi, then I will be a great hero who has saved the human race's kingdom!
This achievement and this honor far surpasses that of the mere person who holds the list!
"I understand! I understand!"
Shen Gongbao was so excited that his whole body was trembling.
"Thank you so much for your guidance, senior brother! Thank you so much, senior brother!"
He felt that a new door to his life had been completely opened at this moment!
"Hmm, this child is teachable."
Chen Changsheng nodded in satisfaction, and then took out a seemingly ordinary jade talisman from his pocket and handed it to him.
"Junior brother, you are going to Chaoge, a place you will never know. Please keep this jade talisman safe."
"I have some connection with Grand Tutor Wen Zhong of Chaoge. If you encounter any trouble when you arrive in Chaoge, you can take this jade token to the Grand Tutor's residence, and he will help you."
"Furthermore, I am also the Grand Preceptor of the current Shang Dynasty."
Finally, Chen Changsheng added a sentence in a light and casual tone.
Shen Gongbao took the jade talisman, and upon hearing the last sentence, his hand trembled, and the jade talisman almost fell to the ground.
The Imperial Advisor?
Senior Brother Changsheng is actually the Grand Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty?
If I go there myself, wouldn't that be the same as working under my senior brother?
This...this backing is incredibly powerful!
Shen Gongbao's heart was filled with no more doubts, but rather with boundless joy and gratitude.
"I will never forget your great kindness, senior brother!"
He bowed deeply to Chen Changsheng at a ninety-degree angle.
"If I am ever asked to serve you in the future, I, your junior brother, will gladly die for you!"
"Go."
Chen Changsheng smiled and waved his hand, "Your stage is in Chaoge."
"Yes, senior brother! I'll take my leave!"
Without further hesitation, Shen Gongbao mounted the black-spotted tiger and bowed to Chen Changsheng once more.
Then, he turned around and, full of vigor, sped towards Chaoge City, where human fortune was at its peak.
Looking at his energetic back, Chen Changsheng's smile grew even brighter.
well.
The causality weapon is loaded.
emission!
Having secured Shen Gongbao, the future "causal weapon," Chen Changsheng was in high spirits.
As he flew toward the Kunlun Mountains, he pondered these things in his mind.
Yuanshi Tianzun, you probably never dreamed that your most prized "following the will of Heaven and responding to the people" plan for the investiture of gods was planted with a huge bomb by me from the very beginning.
Was Jiang Ziya in charge of bestowing titles upon the gods?
Hehe, I want to see if his speed in bestowing the title of god is faster, or if Shen Gongbao's speed in saying "Fellow Daoist, please wait" is faster!
Making your own people betray your own people—this whole drama is definitely more interesting than the Investiture of the Gods itself.
Just thinking about how furious Yuanshi Tianzun would be when he learned the truth made Chen Changsheng want to laugh.
This move was absolutely brilliant.
Before long, the continuous, ethereal Kunlun Mountains came into view.
As expected of the Daoist temple of the Three Pure Ones, which were transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, and one of the few ancestral lineages of immortals in the prehistoric world, one can feel the heavy and magnificent spiritual energy just by looking at it from afar, which is almost tangible.
Instead of heading straight for the Jade Void Palace on the main peak, Chen Changsheng turned around and flew towards one of the beautiful and majestic peaks shrouded in immortal mist.
Yuquan Mountain, Jinxia Cave.
Yang Jian's Taoist temple.
His trip to Kunlun this time was just for show—delivering the whip was a formality, treasure hunting was a side mission—but visiting his cheap second brother-in-law was the real purpose.
After all, they are relatives, so we should keep in touch.
Chen Changsheng landed outside the Golden Cloud Cave. Instead of rushing in, he straightened his robes and spoke loudly.
"Second brother-in-law, your brother-in-law has come to see you!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached deep into the cave.
Inside the cave, Yang Jian, who was meditating with his eyes closed and circulating the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, suddenly opened his eyes.
His bright, piercing eyes were filled with astonishment.
That voice... is it Chen Changsheng?
Why is he here?
This is Kunlun Mountain, the stronghold of the Chan Sect! What is he, a disciple of the Jie Sect and an important official of the Heavenly Court, doing here?
Yang Jian was puzzled, but he immediately stopped his practice and got up to walk out of the cave.
As soon as I stepped out of the cave, I saw that familiar figure, with his hands behind his back, leisurely enjoying the scenery at the entrance of his cave.
"Hey kid, what are you doing here?"
Yang Jian strode forward, his face filled with undisguised surprise.
He had an excellent relationship with Chen Changsheng, so when they met, there was no need for formalities, and he spoke very directly.
"What? You're not welcome?"
Chen Changsheng turned around, laughed, and punched him lightly.
"I missed you, so I came to see you. I also happened to be in Kunlun Mountain on some business."
"Official business?"
Yang Jian raised an eyebrow, becoming even more curious.
"What official business do you, a celestial deity from the Heavenly Court, have in our Chan Sect's territory?"
He didn't believe Chen Changsheng had come to see him simply because he wanted something. This guy never showed up without a reason; every time he did, it was never for anything good, and he always managed to cause something earth-shattering.
"Hey, don't even mention it."
Chen Changsheng waved his hand, giving off a "I'm very busy" look.
"We are here on the orders of our uncle, the Jade Emperor, to deliver something to the Primordial Sage."
"Delivering something?" Yang Jian's vigilance increased. He looked Chen Changsheng up and down. "What is it?"
Chen Changsheng leaned closer and lowered his voice, as if afraid of being overheard.
He slowly took out the dark yellow divine whip from his bosom and waved it in front of Yang Jian.
"Here it is."
"The God-Slaying Whip"
When you see the magic weapon clearly and hear the words "God-Slaying Whip"...
Yang Jian was struck dumb, frozen in place.
His eyes widened suddenly, staring intently at the divine whip in Chen Changsheng's hand. His expression changed from surprise to horror in an instant!
"What?!"
A gasp escaped his lips uncontrollably.
The God-Slaying Whip?!
Are you kidding me!
Of course he knew about this magical artifact!