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

Chapter 189 Brother, Hello, My Name is Li Jing
"This young man... is not a Qi cultivator!"

Yu Ding looked down at the boy fighting the monster and said.

Yun Zhongzi nodded and said, "But he also possesses true qi, so he should be a martial artist."

“Martial arts practitioners…” Yu Ding’s eyes flickered as he thought of something about martial arts practitioners.

There is a path to immortality through Qi cultivation, but it requires extremely outstanding aptitude, talent, and innate qualities. The threshold is relatively high, and only a very small number of people have the opportunity.

Later, human sages developed a cultivation system suitable for most people...

Upon realizing this, Yu Ding's eyes flickered as he recalled some secrets about the origins of martial arts, which even had some connection to the once glorious Wu Clan.

After the great war between the demons and the sorcerers, the demons fled to the northern continent, while the sorcerers, due to their resemblance to humans, gradually assimilated into the human race.

Legend has it that later, the sages of the Witch Clan and the Human Clan worked together to improve the Witch Clan's body-refining methods, thus opening up a martial arts path suitable for most people for the Human Clan, which also included the cultivation of martial arts true qi.

When martial arts are cultivated to their ultimate level, one can be called a "Martial Arts Immortal".

"Martial Arts - Human Immortal!"

Yu Ding's eyes flickered, and he uttered a soft whisper.

"Senior brother also knows about immortals?" Yun Zhongzi asked in surprise.

Yu Ding nodded and said, "I know a little bit!"

Yun Zhongzi murmured, "Human Immortals do not comprehend the Great Dao, but merely obtain a method within the Dao, and a technique within that method. With unwavering faith and arduous dedication, they remain steadfast throughout their lives. Their five elements, though confused and misunderstood, solidify their physical form, rendering them immune to the plagues of the Eight Evils. They enjoy peace and few illnesses, ultimately becoming human immortals with immaculate bodies, possessing power comparable to earth immortals, capable of splitting mountains and cleaving rivers. Alas…"

At this point, Yun Zhongzi shook his head.

"It will not grant immortality!" Yu Ding's eyes flashed, and he pointed out the drawback in one sentence.

There are five ranks of immortals in the world: celestial immortals, divine immortals, earth immortals, human immortals, and ghost immortals, collectively known as the Five Immortals.

Ghost immortals are inseparable from ghosts, human immortals are inseparable from humans, earth immortals are inseparable from the earth, divine immortals are inseparable from gods, and celestial immortals are inseparable from heaven.

These five paths of cultivation... also have a hierarchy of disdain.

For example, human immortals look down on ghost immortals who have abandoned their physical bodies and cultivated their spirits; they are called immortals, but in reality, they are just ghosts.

Secondly, Earth Immortals look down on Human Immortals. Although in terms of combat strength, they might not necessarily be able to defeat the crude and uncouth female Immortals, they live longer!
Those who live long and do not die in the human world are called earth immortals, so they look down on short-lived human immortals and ghost immortals who are neither human nor ghost.

The immortals are those who cultivate themselves from ambitious earth immortals, or other immortals who are appointed by the Heavenly Court. They look down on earth immortals, human immortals, and ghost immortals.

As for celestial beings...

Yu Ding coughed lightly and said, "Excuse me, everyone here is trash."

Those at the very top, like the Celestial Immortals, are undoubtedly the most popular. Most of the disciples of the Chan Sect, Jie Sect, and the Human Path Sect are Celestial Immortals, occupying the very top of the pyramid.

Regardless of their status, as long as someone is named, they immediately receive the reverence of all Qi cultivators and immortals.

As for the lowest-ranking ghost immortals... they are undoubtedly despised by all immortals.

In conclusion, those immortals who have attained a method within the Dao and a technique within that method may possess fewer magical abilities compared to other immortals.

However, they are full of vigor and their combat power is absolutely not to be underestimated. Some of them are so fierce that even immortals dare not approach them.

Although martial arts immortals cannot fly through the sky or escape into the earth to live forever like other immortals, they must be extraordinary since they have the word "immortal" in their name.

Although unable to fly, it can briefly travel through the air. Its lifespan may not be long, but it is still 180 years, which is quite long compared to ordinary people. Although it does not have many magical abilities, it still possesses the great power of an immortal, capable of splitting mountains and rivers...

Upon seeing this, Yu Ding's eyes flashed.

He remembered something: in the Investiture of the Gods, the Shang Dynasty had many generals who all possessed a secret technique that allowed them to fight against the third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect.

In this light, those military generals... are undoubtedly martial arts immortals.

Unfortunately, the path of martial arts immortals is too domineering, which depletes one's essence, energy, and spirit too quickly, which is why immortals rarely live long lives.

when!
Just as Yu Ding and Yun Zhongzi were making their comments, the Qiankun Ring struck that black aura.

A roar came from within, and a huge black snake burst out from the churning demonic energy, rolling more than ten times on the ground, raising dust and destroying countless plants and trees.

"Is this kid... already going after the dragon-snake clan?"

Upon seeing this, Yu Ding's lips twitched.

The boy, who was fighting the wolf demon, held his sword with both hands to block the wolf demon's claws. Sparks flew as he was startled. He glanced at Ling Zhuzi with shock and gratitude and said boldly, "Thank you, brother. After I deal with this beast, I'll definitely consider you my friend."

"Brother?" Lingzhuzi was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You're welcome. I'll take care of the big loach here."

"Roar!" The black serpent had already turned over and stood up, now ten zhang long. No, it could no longer be a serpent.

Two small claws on its belly supported it on the ground. Its massive body cast a shadow, coiled like a snake mountain, its head held high, staring down at the spirit pearl.

"This..." The young swordsman swallowed hard. "Brother, can you handle this?"

"no problem!"

Lingzhuzi's eyes burned brightly as he raised his hand and sent the Qiankun Ring flying back into his grasp.

"This kid... he's really getting into it." Yun Zhongzi shook his head helplessly.

That evil dragon wasn't very powerful; Lingzhuzi could have easily dealt with it.

Yu Ding smiled and said, "It's not surprising that he has a childlike mentality."

Yun Zhongzi suddenly said, "Although that young man's affinity for immortality is shallow, he has a noble air about him and is definitely not destined for an early death. He will surely achieve great things in the future!" "Oh? Is that so?"

Yu Ding's eyes flashed, and he smiled noncommittally.

"Roar~" The black dragon's eyes flashed with ferocity. It opened its mouth and spewed out a strange black flame, as black as ink, emitting a foul stench, which swept down towards the spirit pearl.

Lingzhuzi leaped and flashed dozens of feet away. The pitch-black demonic fire melted the soil and rocks upon landing, burning a large, collapsed pit into the ground.

The soil and rocks looked as if they had been corroded...

“This beast…” Ling Zhuzi’s gaze turned cold. To be honest, this scene shocked him once again.

This monstrous creature is extremely poisonous, and judging from its appearance, it has committed countless sins, likely harming many living beings.

He originally intended to keep his strength hidden and chat with the young man after hearing him call him "brother," but now that he didn't make a move, things would get very complicated.

Just then, a crackling sound rang out, the void trembled, and the black dragon moved with lightning speed, suddenly turning around and pouncing on Lingzhuzi, its body crashing down like a small black mountain.

laugh!laugh!laugh!
Just as Lingzhuzi clenched his right fist and a blazing flame ignited, more than a dozen streaks of light suddenly flew through the air, arrived around the giant serpent, and transformed into four large flags that fell and planted themselves in the ground.

Wow…

The flags unfurled, each adorned with black bird patterns and edged in gold, emanating a mysterious aura that quickly formed a curtain of light.

The barrier completely suppressed the giant serpent within it.

"The Black Bird Banner?" The wolf demon fighting the boy saw these banners and his expression changed drastically. He gritted his teeth and began to fight desperately, suppressing the young swordsman for a time.

Just then, several figures moved like lightning through the woods in the distance, finally landing gracefully on the four sides.

The visitors were three men and one woman, each with a small gold seal hanging from their waist, and dressed in uniform official robes.

The woman looked to be about seventeen or eighteen years old. She was fair-skinned, beautiful, and charming. She wore a purple and white armor, and a cloak fluttered in the wind behind her, making her look even more heroic and dashing.

"Miss Yin?!" The young swordsman was overjoyed to see the girl and waved to greet her.

"You brat, it's you again? You almost ruined our big plan, do you know that?" The girl was not grateful and was furious.

During this time, more than ten figures dressed in clothes bearing the Black Bird Seal emerged from the forest, wielding bows and crossbows and aiming them at the giant snake and wolf demon.

"Guangling, don't get distracted, deal with this beast first!"

The leader was a middle-aged man in his thirties with a dignified expression. He glanced at the young swordsman and said, "Send a few men to replace him!"

"Four are at the Divine Refinement stage, and the rest are at the Qi Refining stage... This lineup is truly impressive."

Yu Ding looked down and sighed, "Unlike the others, these are almost all Qi Refiners."

"Of course, this is the Great Shang... the Black Bird Guard!"

Yun Zhongzi in the sky said, as if he were no stranger to these people: "They were all formed by the Great Shang Dynasty in search of extraordinary people and were responsible for capturing the demons and monsters that were causing trouble within the Great Shang territory."

"The Great Shang... Xuan Bird Guard?" Yu Ding shook his head. It was getting further and further away from the Investiture of the Gods that he knew!
However, this world is, after all, a primordial world, and the human race suffers from numerous external threats and is bullied by demons, while mortals have no power to fight against demons... so it is not surprising that such an official institution was established.

"Yes!"

Several Xuan Bird Guards at the Qi Refining Realm rushed forward and surrounded the wolf demon, replacing the young wandering swordsman.

"Huff!" The young swordsman also retreated to Lingzhuzi's side without hesitation, panting.

“You’re really obedient. They told you to back down, and you actually did. If it were me, I would definitely finish what I started. After fighting for so long, how could I let them steal my prey?” Lingzhuzi said.

"It's not entirely because I'm more obedient."

The young swordsman, leaning on his sword and panting, chuckled and said, "Also, I really don't have the strength anymore, I can't fight anymore."

Lingzhuzi: "..."

"By the way, brother, thank you for saving my life just now."

The young swordsman patted Lingzhuzi on the shoulder and said with a friendly smile, "May I ask your name, brother? My name is Li Jing."

Li Jing?

It was actually Li Jing?
The General of Chen Tang Pass? The sworn brother of the Dragon King of the East Sea? The future father of Nezha? The father of Jinzha and Muzha?

The general of Chentang Pass who gave birth to three sons?

Upon hearing this, Yu Ding's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he looked at Ling Zhuzi...

Then, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up wildly, and his smile became subtle.

Goodness, the father and son have such a strong connection, they've met now!

This is interesting!

“My name is Lingzhuzi!” Lingzhuzi said with a smile.

“Lingzhuzi…what a strange name. Is your surname Ling?” Li Jing pondered.

Is this guy out of his mind to ask such a stupid question?

Ling Zhuzi's smile froze: "Uh... this was given to me by my master and uncle."

(End of this chapter)