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

Chapter 197 A Kind of Humility

Phoenix Mountain, where the Azure Phoenix Dipper stands.

"The sky is clear and the earth is bright, yin is turbid and yang is clear, five or six yin deities emerge from the netherworld and enter the darkness..."

Upon returning here, Longji began meditating daily, with a scroll of celestial scripture placed on her lap, which she studied carefully.

It was made from jade cauldrons and contained seventy-two transformations containing many mysterious Taoist techniques. As she comprehended it, her body was surrounded by spiritual light, appearing exceptionally mysterious.

She had almost memorized the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang; that heavenly book contained thirty-six unparalleled supernatural powers.

Each of these supernatural powers is so awe-inspiring that it shakes heaven and earth, and even gods and demons are terrified. Mastering just one of them would almost make one invincible in the primordial world.

When she first comprehended it, to be honest, even she was quite startled. It must have taken a lot of effort for that master to acquire so many unparalleled supernatural powers.

Mastering even one of these supernatural abilities requires a great deal of time to comprehend and cultivate.

The benefits once mastered are unimaginable; not only will one's skill level increase significantly, but one's combat power will also reach a new level.

In comparison, while the Taoist arts among the Seventy-Two Transformations are profound, all-encompassing, and highly practical, their power cannot compare to that of the Thirty-Six Supernatural Powers.

Under a sycamore tree in the backyard of the palace, a white ox is tethered.

Through the moon archway, the white ox took in the entire scene of Longji's cultivation and looked on with envy.

"When will Immortal Jade Cauldron arrive?!"

White Ox sighed softly, "He's not really kidding me, is he? That can't be right. I'm his mount, not the other way around..."

Suddenly it perked up.

Then, the Azure Phoenix, now in human form, came over carrying a basket of hay and placed it on the ground: "Eat up!"

"I was hungry, so I asked you to get me some food. You've been gone for ages and this is all you bring back? What do you take me for?"

The white ox glared and roared, "I'm telling you, what you're holding isn't grass, it's an insult to me..."

"Stop talking nonsense, are you going to eat or not?" Qingluan glanced at it.

The white cow's momentum waned under the stare, but it still twisted its neck and said, "I won't eat!"

“Eat it if you like it!”

Qingluan chuckled coldly: "If it weren't for the princess's instructions that you are the mount of Immortal Yuding and cannot be neglected, I wouldn't bother with you at all."

"Where is Immortal Jade Cauldron?" White Ox asked hastily, his expression shifting.

Qingluan glanced at him, then suddenly said with a smile, "I'll tell you if you eat it."

"Do you think I'm stupid enough to believe something like that?" Bai Niu's eyes gleamed.

"So, do you believe it or not?" Qingluan asked calmly.

Ancestors above, I am unfilial and will bring shame to our lineage today, but in order to learn skills... The big white ox glanced at the hay, closed its eyes, took a painful bite, and began to chew.

Just as he chewed, his eyes opened wide in surprise as he looked at the grass on the ground. He saw that each blade of grass was shimmering with spiritual light, and each one was a spiritual herb. He tasted it... and the worst one was at least two or three hundred years old.

The white ox turned from worry to joy and began to chew heartily, quickly devouring all the fodder.

Qingluan turned around with a smile, ready to leave.

"Azure Phoenix..."

"Ok?"

"Sister Qingluan, you still haven't told me when Immortal Yuding will come to see me?" the white ox said with a fawning smile.

There is a kind of humility that comes from even the person themselves feeling humble.

What an insult it is that such a fearsome ancient beast has eaten grass today!
Of course, that spiritual herb also contained a lot of spiritual power, and its taste was also... Anyway, no matter what, it couldn't wash away the insult he suffered today.

One day it will definitely pay back double, because this woman is quite pretty...

"Oh right!" Qingluan glanced at it and laughed, "You asked when Immortal Jade Cauldron will arrive?"

The big white ox nodded eagerly, its face full of anticipation.

Qingluan shrugged and sighed, "Immortals come and go without a trace. How could I possibly know the whereabouts of such immortals?"

The big white ox's two copper bell-like eyes widened instantly.

"I admit you're not stupid!"

Qingluan took a step back, covered her mouth, and chuckled, "But I've heard that oxen are quite honest. If you're so honest, why do you say you're not an ox?"

"I...I smacked you!"

The big white bull roared, spewing out two thick jets of air from its nostrils as it leaped and bounded about.

As he roared, Niu Dali suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if two swords had fallen on him.

Turning its head, it saw that Longji was quietly watching it in the front yard, but the look in his eyes sent chills down its spine.

"Quiet down!" Longji said, his expression calm, neither sad nor happy.

"I know, I know!"

The big white ox nodded hurriedly, then glanced at the celestial book on Longji's body and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Miss, what were you reciting just now?"

"Seventy-two transformations!" Longji glanced at it and then looked away.

The big white ox nodded, and this time it obediently lay down, closed its eyes, and seemed to be dozing.

But every single word of Longji's chanting reached its ears...

Because it had already sensed that what the celestial princess was chanting were mysterious spells.

Regardless of whether it will have the fortune to master it in the future, it's always good to remember it!

……

heaven.

"Is the Golden Mother in seclusion?"

The disappearance of the Heavenly Emperor is being covered up by Venus and others.

However, the fact that the Queen Mother of the West was in seclusion was perfectly legitimate, and naturally, the news spread throughout the Heavenly Court.

At this moment, on a floating fairy island, there is a blessed land of immortals.

A towering mountain stands, with a waterfall flowing through it, and beside the waterfall is a palace.

"Is the Queen Mother of the West in seclusion?"

A celestial boy bowed and said, "Before him stands a high platform, upon which a blurry figure in white robes is shrouded in celestial light."

It was none other than Fu Yuan, the immortal in charge of marriage in the Heavenly Court.

"Yes!"

"Has the Heavenly Emperor also missed court for several days?"

"Uh, yes!"

"In that case... it's quite a coincidence."

……

A wisp of auspicious cloud drifted towards the majestic Kunlun Mountains.

The place on the cloud is naturally the Jade Cauldron that just pointed out the way for its future "junior brother".

But at this moment, his face showed a thoughtful expression.

Yu Ding suddenly remembered something: Jiang Ziya's identity.

In the Investiture of the Gods, Jiang Ziya was a disciple of the Jade Void Palace. In terms of aptitude and talent, he was quite ordinary, even considered inferior.

However, he made many disciples, including Shen Gongbao, address him as "senior brother," which must have some explanation.

But to say that Jiang Ziya was a direct disciple... Thinking of this, Yu Ding shook his head; the possibility was rather slim.

After all, the direct disciples of Jade Void Palace are mostly Golden Immortals or even Great Powers. Including Jiang Ziya, who is not even a cultivator, among their direct disciples would only lower the bar for the status of their direct disciples.

As the saying goes: "Auspicious clouds float up to Kunlun," and as he pondered, he also ascended Qilin Cliff and arrived at the Jade Void Sacred Realm.

Looking at the Jade Void Palace, where auspicious clouds swirled and auspicious energy abounded, Yu Ding felt instantly refreshed and at peace, as if nothing else mattered.

After calming himself down, Yu Ding went up the steps and bowed at the palace gate: "Disciple Yu Ding requests an audience with Master!"

To be honest, there's still some time before that great calamity, and Yu Ding really feels... this master has closed his palace and stopped lecturing a bit too early.

He came here for one thing: the Heavenly Emperor has disappeared, and how should the Heavenly Court deal with it?

"Uncle-Master Yu Ding!"

Soon, the palace gate opened, and a small head peeked out first, followed by half of a body dressed in a white feather robe.

It was the White Crane Boy.

"White Crane Boy, what do you think? What did the Master say?" Yu Ding asked, glancing towards the palace.

The White Crane Boy chuckled and took out a scroll of imperial edicts, clearing his throat as he said, "Uncle-Master, this is an imperial edict from the Sect Leader."

"Oh?" Yu Ding glanced at the imperial edict, feeling guilty, and took it, about to turn and leave.

The White Crane Boy laughed and said, "Uncle-Master, please wait. The master also said that a young man surnamed Jiang will soon come to become my apprentice."

If it's convenient for you, Uncle-Master, then you can take over the teaching duties in place of your master.

Yu Ding: "..."

(End of this chapter)