Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 156 No, that's my student

Chapter 156 No, that's my student (Two chapters combined)

To entertain his junior brother Yun Zhongzi
Yu Ding specially brought out the immortal wine and immortal fruit that his apprentice Long Ji had presented to him as a sign of respect.

“This is… a divine elixir, the golden dragon fish of the heavens…” Yun Zhongzi was stunned.

“I noticed you weren’t at the last Peach Banquet, and I was really thinking about you.”

Yu Ding smiled and flipped his hand. A flash of immortal light appeared in his palm, revealing a jade plate containing a peach.

It ripens only once every nine thousand years!

"Senior brother, you..." Yun Zhongzi was somewhat surprised and delighted: "You haven't eaten?"

Although the Peach Banquet is the grandest event in the primordial world, each immortal has a limited supply of immortal fruits of the highest quality, such as peaches.

Of course, the value of these peaches is no longer significant to him, but the sentiment behind them is profound!
"No, I've already eaten, and quite a lot. Don't be shy, I have plenty of this stuff."

Yu Ding smiled and said, "This is something I specially brought out to thank you. Besides, didn't you also give me a fairy peach spirit root?"

As Longji's tutor, Yu Ding did have some private possessions of the peaches.

"Immortal Peach Spiritual Root..."

Yun Zhongzi's expression shifted, and he shook his head as he looked at the peach tree above his head, saying, "How can these spiritual roots compare to those with innate spiritual roots?"

"Indeed, not only have they not produced many fruits in recent years, but the peaches they have grown are sour and astringent, with a terrible taste, far inferior to the flat peaches."

Without even looking up, Yu Ding said with a smile, "Having tasted the Peaches of Immortality, I'm afraid there are no other peaches in the world that I can eat. Tomorrow I'll just chop one down with my sword and use it as firewood!"

Wow!
The peach tree seemed to tremble slightly.

Immediately afterwards, the entire tree glowed, and strands of spiritual light began to converge on the two peaches on the tree crown.

The azure and purple energy gathered and eventually transformed into two enormous immortal peaches.

With a "pop," it fell from the branch and landed lightly in front of Yu Ding and Yun Zhongzi.

After these two peaches were produced, the trunk of the tree seemed to lose some of its charm, and some of the peach leaves even began to turn yellow.

"Senior brother, why not try it before making a decision?" Yun Zhongzi said with a smile.

"Now you know to bring out good stuff, what were you doing before?" Yu Ding sneered.

Previously, the peaches from this tree would increase the spiritual power by a single-digit number of years.

He didn't think much of it at the time, assuming the tree was just like that.

But then he realized something was wrong. It was a spiritual root that could be favored by a Golden Immortal like Yun Zhongzi, a celestial being, yet it was so useless.

It was thanks to his disciples, Qingyun, Yuan Hong, Yang Jian, and others, who diligently watered it.

The peach tree's canopy drooped low, like someone who had done something wrong, as obedient as could be.

"Senior brother, I guess it might be because it's new to Yuquan Mountain and isn't used to the local environment!"

Yun Zhongzi laughed and said, "How about... we spare it this time? Although this Purple-Green Immortal Peach cannot compare to the Peaches of Immortality, it is still a rare spiritual object in the world, whether for family consumption or as a gift..."

Yu Ding pondered for a moment: "Alright, let's keep it for now and see how it goes."

The purple and green immortal peaches were of limited use to him, who was at the celestial level, and were not that important.

However, in the realm of Qi Refining, it is a top-grade immortal item, and taking it can have the most basic effects of changing tendons and marrow.

There is an opportunity to bestow some upon the people of the Xuantian Sword Sect.

He also vaguely realized that being a founding patriarch was similar to being a boss.

If you're enjoying the merit points that the Xuantian Sword Sect earns for you, then you have to give them some benefits in return.

"Senior brother, I would be impolite to refuse these peaches."

Yun Zhongzi looked at the peaches and laughed, "Even a Golden Immortal would find it hard to refuse these peaches that ripen only once every nine thousand years."

After all, who could refuse nine thousand years of magical power or lifespan?

This is not the actual fruit of the innate peach spirit root.

The original owner of this innate peach spiritual root was not the Golden Mother of the Jade Pool. Later, during the great calamity, it changed hands several times and was injured, thus splitting into three thousand, which greatly reduced its effectiveness.

"The divine weapon has been forged. I will send it to my disciple after I have seen my junior brother Yun Zhongzi off," Yu Ding thought to himself.

Then, Yu Ding and Yun Zhongzi toasted each other and rekindled their brotherhood.

……

Qianyuan Mountain.

Lingzhuzi began to recount the story in detail.

No oil or vinegar was added, but after hearing his explanation, Taiyi Zhenren's expression didn't look too good...

"Yuan Hong...and the Peng Demon King?"

Taiyi frowned and pondered. The first name was familiar to him, but he hadn't heard of the second one much.

So he started counting on his fingers.

"Um, Master, did Yuan Hong really cause a ruckus in the Heavenly Palace?" Lingzhu asked cautiously.

Taiyi Zhenren glanced at him.

Lingzhuzi understood, rubbing his dark circles and muttering, "No wonder he's so powerful, able to block the Peng Demon King."

"Hmm?" Taiyi's expression suddenly changed, revealing surprise.

Then she shook her hands and started calculating again, her fair and delicate fingers fluttering like butterflies, leaving Lingzhuzi stunned.

As the simulation progresses,

Taiyi Zhenren frowned.

Taiyi Zhenren's brows furrowed deeper and deeper...

"What an audacious and wicked devil!"

Taiyi's expression turned cold, and he frowned, saying, "But...it's strange!"

He couldn't even deduce the origins of this wicked creature!

Unless that demon is more powerful than him, or possesses a supreme treasure that conceals the secrets of heaven.

Otherwise, it can usually be calculated.

"Master, what's wrong?" Lingzhuzi asked quickly.

Taiyi glanced at him: "It's nothing. You're the one who went and caused trouble this time?"

"Master, you know me well, how could I cause trouble!"

Lingzhuzi said guiltily, "It's just that Senior Brother Yang Jian taught me that cultivators must have a righteous heart and a desire to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, so I planned to subdue this demon, but I didn't expect..."

"Do you have that ability?" Taiyi sneered.

Lingzhuzi retorted stubbornly, "I can fight Senior Brother Yang for fifty rounds without using any magic weapons, let alone with them..."

"If you didn't use any magic weapons, how can you be sure Yang Jian used his true abilities?"

Taiyi glanced at him indifferently: "He's probably annoyed by your pestering and is just giving you the runaround."

Lingzhu was suddenly stunned.

"Let me tell you, Yang Jian is a clever kid. Not only did he master our Chan Sect's Protector Divine Skill, but your Uncle Yu Ding also taught him the Heavenly Laws and the laws of the mortal world."

Taiyi sneered and said, "Back then, there were so many gods and soldiers in the Heavenly Court, but they couldn't beat him or argue with him. If it weren't for the time when he was granted amnesty, the Heavenly Court would have lost all face."

"Ah... is Senior Brother Yang Jian really that powerful?"

Lingzhuzi's eyes lit up as she looked at Taiyi: "Master, I want to learn the Heavenly Laws, I want to learn the King's Laws, I want to..."

Taiyi's face darkened: "I think you're a bit too much for me to handle."

Lingzhuzi: "..."

"But then again, if you got beaten up, it's because you're not skilled enough."

Taiyi stood up, glanced at Lingzhuzi, and said, "But immortals and demons are irreconcilable. These two wicked demons getting together is bound to cause trouble. Perfect timing, I have a score to settle with Yuan Hong..."

Yuan Hong's rampage in the Heavenly Palace led the Heavenly Emperor to demand that the twelve celestial beings submit to him.
Thankfully, Master pushed Senior Brother Antarctica out.

But he still remembers this debt.

also……

Taiyi Zhenren's eyes gleamed; this time, he was determined to extract the information from Yuan Hong.

Let's see who exactly taught such a lawless disciple.

This first unsolved mystery of the primordial era... he will be the one to unravel it.

"Master, you hit me..."

Lingzhuzi spoke, but before he could finish, Taiyi Zhenren took a step forward, his figure transforming into a gust of wind and disappearing from the spot.

"It's not Yuan Hong!"

Lingzhuzi opened his mouth in a daze, then slapped his thigh and muttered, "It's over!"

The injuries he sustained while seeking trouble with the Roc Demon King were all thanks to the Roc Demon King.

This has absolutely nothing to do with Yuan Hong.

Not only that, Yuan Hong has been helping him all along; otherwise, judging from Peng Mowang's behavior, he would have surely died there.

But now his master is going to find Yuan Hong...

"What should I do? What should I do? Lingzhuzi, you've ruined people!"

Ling Zhuzi was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing anxiously in circles. After pacing around dozens of times, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "That's right, Uncle Yu Ding, only he can stop Master!"

Thinking of this, Lingzhuzi disregarded his injuries, soared into the sky and transformed into a streak of fire, rushing towards Yuquan Mountain at lightning speed.

Yuquan Mountain.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Senior Brother. I'll take my leave now. Until we meet again!" Yun Zhongzi said with a smile, cupping his hands in greeting.

Yu Ding nodded, acknowledging that Yun Zhongzi was indeed of a kind heart.

It's much easier to sit down and chat, let everyone express their thoughts, and talk things out.

Yun Zhongzi transformed into a long rainbow and disappeared into the distance.

Just as Yu Ding turned around to go back, a streak of fire suddenly ripped through the sky and landed on the ground.

"Uncle-Master, something's happened! My master! Help!"

Lingzhuzi said breathlessly and in a great hurry.

"Your master is in trouble?" Yu Ding paused, raising an eyebrow. "He was also beaten up by the Jie Sect?"

Taiyi has profound Taoist cultivation and numerous magical treasures, so he is not too worried about that.

"No..." Lingzhuzi hurriedly explained.

"What? He stood up for you?" Yu Ding's face darkened.

It's normal for the younger generation to lose a fight; it just means they haven't mastered the skills yet, and they can always improve through practice.

As the division commander, you stood up for him? Isn't that bullying the weak? Don't you have any shame?
With such doting on their disciples, it's no wonder that their disciple Nezha became an unruly and fearless little devil.

Wait a minute, my apprentices seem to be quite bold too... cough cough!
But they were careful with their actions!

After several major disturbances in the Heavenly Palace, the heavenly soldiers were physically and mentally injured, but the mortality rate was almost zero.

"Okay, come with me!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Yu Ding enveloped the spirit pearl with magical power, and like a roc, it soared into the sky.

A strong wind howled, stirring up the clouds and winds of the heavens. As Yu Ding lifted his leg and took a step, the space beneath his feet kept shrinking, covering tens of thousands of miles in an instant.

"Uncle-Master, what kind of supernatural power is this? Shrinking the earth to an inch?" Lingzhuzi was shocked.

This speed was far too fast, exceeding his expectations, and it seemed to be increasing.

Yu Ding didn't speak. His master wasn't very capable because he progressed alongside his disciple.

During Xiao Fei's transformation, he observed the runes on the Peng bone of its bloodline. With proper coordination during the initial stage, it could unleash astonishing speed.

He kept shortening and tearing through space, rushing towards that place at full speed.

At the same time, he glanced at the spirit bead.

"Uncle-Master, why...are you looking at me like that?" Ling Zhuzi felt a chill run down her spine from Yu Ding's gaze. Yu Ding smiled and pinched Ling Zhuzi's cheek: "Don't you think you're cute!"

Old Taiyi, you're so petty, you still remember that incident.

If you dare to lay a finger on my apprentice today, I... I'll beat your apprentice up!
……

Why did you help him?

Peng Demon King pointed his halberd at Yuan Hong.

Yuan Hong glanced at him: "I don't believe you can't tell what kind of magic that brat is using."

"As expected!" Peng Demon King's eyes flashed, and he put away his halberd.

"I wonder which master that kid is from, but at such a young age, his mastery of fire magic is already so extraordinary."

Yuan Hong exclaimed, "This place truly is full of hidden talents! Alright, let's go..."

"Why are you leaving?" Peng Demon King was taken aback.

Yuan Hong sighed, "Because my master said that several of the Twelve Immortals of Jade Void are very petty and hold grudges..."

Peng Demon King was stunned. His teacher wasn't the type to talk badly about people behind their backs!
"Then who is your master?"

Suddenly a voice appeared in their ears.

Along with them appeared a Taoist priest in a fire-patterned Bagua robe, who asked in a kind and gentle manner.

"What?" Yuan Hong and Peng Mowang's expressions changed drastically at the same time.

They exchanged a glance and saw the shock and wariness in each other's eyes.

Even with the combined senses of these two celestial beings, they hadn't detected the Taoist's approach or when he had appeared...

They had never experienced such a fright since they became celestial beings.

A chill ran through both of them.

"May I ask who you are, esteemed immortal, and what brings you here?" Yuan Hong quickly greeted him politely with a fist and palm salute.

Just as Taiyi Zhenren was about to speak, he thought for a moment and smiled, "I am Yuding Zhenren from Yuquan Mountain."

"Master Yu Ding?!"

Upon hearing this title, Yuan Hong fell silent.

It's confirmed, this sounds like a fake...

It was an imposter he couldn't beat; otherwise, he would have rushed up right now and dealt with this guy who was using his master's name to swindle and cheat people.

Taiyi Zhenren... Peng Mowang's golden pupils revealed surprise.

Yuan Hong descended the mountain too early to recognize Taiyi, but he had indeed met this elder before.

“My master…Immortal, it’s not that I intentionally lied, but before I went down the mountain, my master said that after I went down the mountain, I must never mention a word about my lineage to outsiders.”

Yuan Hong said with difficulty, "Otherwise, I will be ground to dust and my soul cast into the deepest hell... never to be reincarnated."

"Don't worry, I'll back you up."

Taiyi laughed and said, "If this humble Taoist is not enough, then there is the Chan Sect behind me!"

Yuan Hong glanced at him and said, "Are you really the Jade Cauldron Immortal?"

"You don't trust me?" Taiyi's expression turned cold.

Yuan Hong asked, "Is there anything else, Immortal?"

“Yes, you two are evil demons who have committed countless evil deeds. I am here today to eliminate you and uphold justice,” Taiyi snorted.

"Committed numerous evils?"

Yuan Hong laughed, no longer flustered at the mention of this: "May I ask, Immortal, what evil have I, Yuan Hong, committed? If you don't explain clearly, I, Yuan Hong, will not accept this!"

Taiyi frowned. Why did he have a... familiar feeling?

"You caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace..."

"That was because the Heavenly Generals killed my apes first to accumulate military merit, and even ate monkey brains... May I ask, Immortal, are their heavenly soldiers and generals not considered human beings?"

Yuan Hong said, "Besides, I went to heaven only to seek justice and righteousness. It is true that I fought against many heavenly soldiers and generals, but I did not kill a single one of them because I did not lose my mind."

Taiyi gasped inwardly. This... really, there wasn't a single flaw to be found.

Yu Ding told him the inside story of Yuan Hong's havoc in the Heavenly Palace, and now he just wants to find fault with him to trick him into revealing his master's lineage.

I never expected them to be so difficult!
"You gather demons and monsters, roam the mountains and forests, and become king of the mountains..."

"Yes, that's true, but I gathered the demon queens to govern them. They don't eat people or harm people. They are self-sufficient in Meishan. What evil have they done?"

Good heavens… Taiyi’s expression turned cold: “Because of your rampage in the Heavenly Palace, the Heavenly Emperor demands that we all ascend to Heaven and submit to him…”

Yuan Hong laughed: "Isn't that a matter between you and the Heavenly Emperor? What does it have to do with me, Jade Cauldron Immortal?"

Taiyi Zhenren: "..."

He suddenly realized that he should have invited Yang Jian along when he arrived.

Or... we could call Yu Ding over!

What is certain is that Yuan Hong has a master mentor behind him; otherwise, he wouldn't have done such earth-shattering things. However, it's not easy to find fault with him.

"Evil creature, how dare you!"

With a wave of his hand, Taiyi Zhenren unleashed a massive hand of immense magical power that descended across the land.

Yuan Hong felt helpless. This was reasonable... but it still wouldn't work.

Boom!

A large hand landed on the ground, and in the distance, some wind gathered and transformed back into Yuan Hong's figure, completely unharmed.

"Changing with the wind? This is... the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts?"

Taiyi stared blankly, somewhat doubting whether he was seeing things.

Although they hadn't practiced this profound skill, their own profound skill... there was no reason to mistake it!
This is the Guardian Divine Skill. Guardian means protecting the Daoist teachings. It involves cultivating both the physical body and the primordial spirit. It is very powerful, but also very difficult to master.

Many of my fellow disciples just glanced at it and moved on, only having heard that Yu Ding had done in-depth research...

Jade tripod?

"You wicked creature, where did you steal my Jade Void Protector's Divine Skill from? Tell me the truth!"

Taiyi narrowed his eyes. He could tolerate other things, but this profound skill was related to the inheritance of their Chan Sect and could not be taken lightly.

We must get to the bottom of this!

at this time……

"stop!"

Golden light spread out in the distance, and a figure stood there, arriving in an instant.

"Junior brother?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Taiyi narrowed his eyes: "What brings you here?"

Master… Yuan Hong looked at the figure with surprise and delight in his eyes.

"Senior Brother Taiyi, what are you doing? What's going on here?"

Yu Ding, without looking at Yuan Hong, said, "Lingzhuzi, you tell me yourself."

Lingzhuzi quickly explained: "Master"

"Senior brother, is that Yuan Hong who caused trouble in the Heavenly Palace?"

Yu Ding looked at Yuan Hong with curiosity, as if he were seeing him for the first time.

"You don't recognize him?" Taiyi raised an eyebrow.

Yu Ding shook his head: "I don't know him."

"You've really never seen this before?" Taiyi looked the jade cauldron up and down.

Yu Ding replied calmly, "I've really never seen it before. Wait, what are you doing, Senior Brother?"

"Okay, it's fine as long as it has nothing to do with you."

Taiyi coldly looked at Yuan Hong: "Let me capture him and take him to Yuxu Palace for punishment."

"Didn't I already say I didn't hit your disciple?" Yu Ding said in a deep voice.

"You don't know, this wretched child has stolen the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts from somewhere. That is the supreme method of my Jade Void Sect. How could he possibly learn it? Get out of the way. You don't need to lift a finger. I can handle this." Taiyi sneered.

What if I don't allow it?

Yu Ding met Taiyi's gaze without moving, then glanced at Ling Zhuzi: "Go wait over there."

"Oh!"

Is a fight about to break out...? Lingzhuzi sensed an unusual aura between the two and quickly moved aside.

"Let's fight! Let's fight!" Lingzhu thought expectantly.

Yu Ding looked at Taiyi, tossed the Landscape Map aside, and said, "Come with me!"

Taiyi chuckled and followed him inside.

Inside the landscape painting, Yu Ding stands on a cliff, hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.

"Is this the world depicted in the Landscape Painting? What a treasure!" Taiyi exclaimed, hands behind his back.

Yu Ding raised his hand and set up many protective barriers before looking at Taiyi: "Yuan Hong, you cannot move, because..."

"He was trained by you, wasn't he?" Taiyi asked calmly.

Yu Ding was slightly taken aback.

"Pah, just like Yang Jian, I can't find any fault with him, it really infuriates me."

Taiyi glared at Yuding and snorted, "I should have thought of that. The way you were at Yuxu Palace that time... and when I asked you to interrogate him about his master's lineage, you made excuses and refused to go, and you wouldn't even let me go."

Yu Ding raised an eyebrow: "Should I let him in to apologize to my senior brother?"

"No need. He's been trained well by you. He even knew to protect Lingzhuzi before."

Taiyi's eyes turned cold as he spoke: "But we will not let that feathered beast go, it actually dared to kill us..."

"Ahem, it might be a misunderstanding!" Yu Ding said guiltily.

Taiyi said unhappily, "My disciple was almost beaten to death, and you call that a misunderstanding? What kind of misunderstanding is this?"

"It's a misunderstanding because we don't know each other."

Yu Ding felt sweat beading on his forehead.

"Wait a minute, what you just said..."

Taiyi Zhenren suddenly realized something and stared intently at the jade cauldron: "Don't tell me that Peng Demon King is also your disciple."

"Ahem, don't worry about that, he's not my apprentice!"

Yu Ding said somewhat awkwardly, "He's just one of my students!"

Taiyi's expression softened slightly.