bacchusnovels Chapter 622 I've come to deliver the God-Slaying Whip!
Chapter 622 I've come to deliver the God-Slaying Whip!
Of course he knew about this magical artifact!
Not long ago, his master, True Man Yu Ding, returned from the main peak of Yu Xu Palace, and his complexion had been rather unpleasant.
Yang Jian pressed for details and learned that it was his grandmaster, Yuanshi Tianzun, who had personally gone to the Lingxiao Palace in Heaven to borrow the God-Slaying Whip, a magical artifact that came with the Investiture of the Gods, to pave the way for his uncle Jiang Ziya, who was about to descend the mountain, to take charge of the Investiture of the Gods.
As a result, the high and mighty Jade Emperor actually stood up to him in front of all the immortals of the Three Realms!
They didn't give me any face at all!
What kind of status does the Grandmaster have? He is the true descendant of Pangu, the supreme saint who wields the power of Heaven's laws!
If a sage were to personally come, let alone lend him a magical treasure, even if he wanted the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, would he dare refuse?
But Haotian refused.
It is said that the grandmaster's face turned black at that time. Although he did not react on the spot due to his status, after returning to the Jade Void Palace, the terrifying pressure of the saint almost enveloped the entire Kunlun Mountains.
None of the disciples of the Chan Sect dared to even breathe loudly.
The entire Chan Sect was seething with anger because of this incident.
They all felt that Haotian was disrespecting the Chan Sect and their ancestor, which was a great disgrace!
But now, what's going on?
This God-Slaying Whip, which caused the Grandmaster to suffer a setback and brought shame to the entire Chan Sect, actually appeared in Chen Changsheng's hands so easily.
Moreover, he actually brought this thing to Kunlun Mountain, right in front of me!
"You...you..."
Yang Jian pointed at Chen Changsheng, his lips trembling, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.
He felt like his brain had completely shut down.
Is this guy crazy?
What kind of behavior is this?
This is a provocation!
This is rubbing salt into the wounds of the Chan Sect, no, it's pouring chili water directly into the wounds!
"You brat, are you tired of living?" Yang Jian grabbed Chen Changsheng by the collar, his voice trembling. "Do you know what this thing means? Do you know how furious Grandmaster was about this damn whip? You've brought it to Kunlun Mountain now, are you trying to get yourself killed?!"
He was really anxious.
Although he and Chen Changsheng belonged to different camps, he had long regarded his brother-in-law as a brother he would risk his life for.
He certainly didn't want Chen Changsheng to lose his life in Kunlun Mountain because of something like this.
"Stay calm, stay calm."
Chen Changsheng patted Yang Jian's hand innocently and freed himself from his collar.
"Second brother-in-law, look how agitated you are. I'm not here to provoke you; I'm here to deliver a gift."
"A gift?" Yang Jian's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "You call this a gift? Believe me, if you dare to flaunt this thing around the entrance of Jade Void Palace, my senior uncles and aunts will tear you apart on the spot!"
"So that's why I came to find you first, right?" Chen Changsheng chuckled, his expression as utterly shameless as Yang Jian could describe.
He was secretly overjoyed.
Wow, look at my cheap uncle, he's quite the actor.
The fact that Yuanshi Tianzun was so angered that even his grand-disciple Yang Jian knew about it suggests that the incident was quite serious.
Plans are in place!
This information asymmetry was all about taking the enemy by surprise.
Seeing Yang Jian's anxious expression, as if he were about to explode, he stopped teasing him, cleared his throat, and said in a serious tone.
"Here's what happened."
"His Majesty did indeed refuse the Sage a few days ago. But afterwards, after much deliberation, His Majesty felt that the overall situation of the Three Realms should be prioritized, and that the Chan Sect should fully support the Investiture of the Gods."
"Therefore, they sent me, as the representative of the Heavenly Court, to personally deliver this God-Slaying Whip to Kunlun Mountain and hand it over to the Sage."
"What is this called? This is called realizing one's mistakes and correcting them, which reflects the broad-mindedness and far-sightedness of our Heavenly Court."
Chen Changsheng spoke with utmost seriousness and righteous indignation.
But Yang Jian didn't believe a single word of these words.
Haotian?
Repentance and return from the wrong path?
Better late than never?
You're kidding me!
He knew better than anyone what kind of person his uncle was.
He's a complete egoist; he'd do anything that doesn't benefit him.
What's more, this matter was handled by Chen Changsheng, the troublemaker from the Jie Sect!
If there's nothing fishy going on here, Yang Jian should write his own name backwards!
"Don't give me that crap!" Yang Jian glared at him, annoyed. "Just tell me, what exactly do you want?"
"I told you, I was here to deliver the whip," Chen Changsheng said, shrugging with a sincere expression. "And, by the way, to see you. Look, here I am!"
Yang Jian stared intently at him, trying to find the slightest flaw in his face.
However, Chen Changsheng's expression was as calm and serene as the millennia-old ice and snow atop the Kunlun Mountains, pure and flawless.
Yang Jian was completely at a loss.
He knew that his brother-in-law was full of bad intentions, and that even ten of him couldn't outsmart him.
But he also knew that Chen Changsheng never did anything he wasn't sure of.
Since he dared to come, he must have his own backup plan and confidence.
But this matter is just too big.
It was so big that it was beyond his ability to handle.
He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming extremely solemn.
He couldn't cover this up and had to report it immediately.
Otherwise, if anything goes wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.
He gritted his teeth and made a decision.
"No!"
"You can't just go to Jade Void Palace like this!"
Yang Jian grabbed Chen Changsheng's arm, his eyes filled with determination.
"Let's go! This is extremely serious; we must see my master immediately!"
Yang Jian's movements were swift and urgent, giving Chen Changsheng no time to react.
He grabbed Chen Changsheng, mounted his escape light, and flew towards the depths of the Golden Cloud Cave, the true secluded cultivation cave of his master, Jade Cauldron Immortal.
Chen Changsheng did not resist and let him pull him along.
He knew that Yang Jian was just worried and confused, afraid that he would really be beaten to death on the spot by those bloodthirsty guys from the Chan Sect.
Alright, let's go see Master Yuding first.
Chen Changsheng had a rather favorable impression of this most low-key and mysterious of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.
After all, he was his brother-in-law's mentor, so he was practically family.
Before long, the two arrived at a more secluded cave.
Outside the cave, there were no fancy decorations, only a blue stone with the three ancient Taoist characters "Jinxia Cave" written on it.
"Master, your disciple Yang Jian has urgent business to discuss!"
Yang Jian stood at the cave entrance, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a loud voice.
"Come in."
A gentle and peaceful voice came from the cave, without any discernible emotional fluctuation.
Yang Jian pulled Chen Changsheng along and quickly went inside.
Inside the cave, the place was equally simple and unadorned, with nothing but a cloud bed, a futon, and a pill furnace.
A middle-aged Taoist priest, dressed in a gray robe, with a lean face and an otherworldly air, was sitting cross-legged on a cloud bed.
He was none other than Jade Cauldron Immortal, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.
When he saw Chen Changsheng behind Yang Jian, a ripple finally appeared in his usually calm eyes.
"Chen Changsheng?"
Master Yu Ding spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible surprise.
What are you doing here?
Of course he knew Chen Changsheng.
This name is now known to everyone in the entire prehistoric world.
Their teachings, especially their exposition of the Dharma, are renowned far and wide.
After all, this was a ruthless person who single-handedly thwarted the Chan Sect's schemes several times.
Although he was his disciple's brother-in-law, this relationship seemed insignificant in the face of the deep-rooted conflict between the Chan and Jie sects.
"Junior Chen Changsheng pays respects to Master Yuding."
Chen Changsheng was very polite and bowed respectfully to Yu Ding Zhenren.
"No need for formalities." Master Yuding nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to his disciple, Yang Jian. "Yang Jian, what exactly happened?"
"Master!"
Yang Jian knelt down with a thud, his face full of anxiety.
"Master, something terrible has happened!"
In just a few words, he explained Chen Changsheng's purpose for coming, as well as the God-Slaying Whip that had terrified him.
"...Master, I am worried that he might be in danger on his way to Jade Void Palace, so I have taken the liberty of bringing him to see you. Please make your decision!"
After saying that, he looked at his master with a nervous expression.
At this moment, Master Yu Ding was completely stunned.
For the first time, a look of shock appeared on his perpetually calm face.
Send...send the God-Slaying Whip?
Or was it on the orders of the Jade Emperor?
Master Yu Ding's brain began to work at lightning speed.
He thought more deeply and further than Yang Jian.
Haotian refused to respect the treasures offered by his master, thus firmly upholding the dignity of the Heavenly Court—this was the first step.
Then, he sent Chen Changsheng, a core disciple of the Jie Sect, as an envoy of the Heavenly Court to deliver the God-Slaying Whip to his door. This was the second step.
What's going on with this back-and-forth, this hard and soft approach?
It's an open conspiracy!
It's a blatant conspiracy!
He was telling the Chan sect, telling the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.
My Heavenly Court is not afraid of you, nor is it afraid to offend you.
The reason I returned it to you is to give you face and to consider the bigger picture.
You, Chan, are "borrowing" this whip, not "demanding" it.
The initiative remains in the hands of my Heavenly Court!
What a fine Haotian!
What a Chen Changsheng!
That was a brilliant move!
The God-Slaying Whip is essential for the Chan Sect.
But to withdraw the whip would be tantamount to acknowledging the Heavenly Court's stance and admitting that the Chan Sect had lost out in this matter.
This is practically slapping the face of the Chan Sect to the ground and rubbing it repeatedly!
Moreover, sending Chen Changsheng to deliver it was a stroke of genius.
He was a disciple of the Jie Sect, a sensitive position.
He's here. Should the Chan Sect fight him or not?
Hitting him would be disrespecting the Heavenly Court and refusing to accept the God-Slaying Whip. What would happen to the Investiture of the Gods?
If we don't fight him, we'll have to watch our biggest rival swagger around in front of our own house, and we'll have to swallow our pride and accept his favor!
poison!
That's incredibly toxic!
Looking at the seemingly harmless, smiling young man before him, Master Yu Ding felt a chill for the first time.
This young man's cunning and scheming are truly terrifying.
No wonder even a saint like Master suffered several losses at his hands.
"A real person?"
Chen Changsheng looked at Yu Ding Zhenren, who had been silent for a long time, and said with a smile, "What do you think about this matter...?"
"call……"
Master Yu Ding let out a long breath of turbid air. He looked at Chen Changsheng with an extremely complicated expression.
He knew that this was no longer a decision he could make.
Since Chen Changsheng dared to come, he made it clear that he wanted to have some fun with the Chan Sect and his master.
As his disciple, he had no choice but to accept the challenge.
He slowly stood up from the cloud bed and straightened his Taoist robe.
"Yang Jian, get up."
"Master?" Yang Jian looked at him in confusion.
Master Yu Ding's gaze fell on Chen Changsheng, and his voice returned to its usual calm.
"This matter is of utmost importance. Come with me, I will take you to Jade Void Palace to meet our Grandmaster!"
Once Master Yuding made his decision, he no longer hesitated.
He took the lead and walked out of Jinxia Cave, with Yang Jian and Chen Changsheng following closely behind.
The three of them rode on a beam of light, silently making their way to the main peak of Kunlun Mountain.
That place is the Daoist temple of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, the Jade Void Palace, which is famous throughout the Three Realms.
Soon, a magnificent, ancient palace, exuding endless Taoist charm, appeared before the three of them.
White jade steps, golden crystal tiles, purple mist swirling, and rays of light shining everywhere.
Above the palace hangs a huge plaque with three elegant Taoist characters: Jade Void Palace.
Every word contains profound truths about the Way of Heaven. If an ordinary immortal were to glance at it too long, he would probably lose his composure and become captivated by it.
Two young Taoist disciples were already waiting at the entrance of Yuxu Palace.
Upon seeing Master Yuding arrive, the two young Taoist disciples quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.
"Disciple pays respects to Martial Uncle Yu Ding."
"No need for formalities." Master Yuding waved his hand and asked in a deep voice, "Is Senior Brother Guangchengzi in the palace?"
"Reporting to Uncle-Master, the Grand Master is inside the hall, awaiting the Lord's decree," one of the young disciples replied respectfully.
"Alright, go and inform them that Yu Ding has something important to discuss and requests an audience with his senior brother."
"Yes."
The young Taoist accepted the order and turned to go inside to report.
But before he could take a step, a loud and arrogant voice came from inside the Jade Void Palace.
"Junior Brother Yu Ding, if there's anything you need, just come in and say it. There's no need to announce your arrival."
Before he could finish speaking, a golden light flashed.
A Taoist priest dressed in a purple robe with a Bagua symbol, wearing a fish-tail crown, and holding a pair of swords, appeared at the palace gate.
This man had a face like jade, eyes like bright stars, and a majestic demeanor. He was none other than Guang Chengzi, the chief disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, the leader of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, and the one who held the Fantian Seal.
"Greetings, Senior Brother." Jade Cauldron Immortal bowed to Guang Chengzi.
"Greetings, Grandmaster Uncle." Chen Changsheng and Yang Jian also bowed in greeting.
Guang Chengzi's gaze first swept over Yu Ding and Yang Jian, and then when his eyes fell on Chen Changsheng, his brows furrowed instantly.
"Is it you?"
His voice suddenly turned cold, and his eyes revealed undisguised disgust and hostility.
"Chen Changsheng? How dare you! This is Jade Void Palace, the sacred ground of my Chan Sect. How dare you set foot here?"