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

Chapter 263 I am invincible
After bidding farewell to Xiao Sheng, Yu Ding rode on the clouds, pondering as he went. Now that he had formed a friendship with Xiao Sheng, he should visit him next time. In this way, he could keep an eye on the whereabouts of that treasure.

To be honest, it was really their luck that that treasure ended up in their hands.

He intended to befriend Xiao Sheng, not to do anything illicit or illegal; at most, he was simply keeping an eye on the whereabouts of that treasure.

After all, the usefulness of this item is both great and small. The difference between it falling into the hands of those two good-for-nothings, Xiao and Cao, and falling into the hands of a Great Luo Golden Immortal is huge. At least he feels quite at ease with it in the hands of these two.

However, while obtaining a treasure is certainly a cause for celebration, it's impossible not to attract envy and covetousness from others.

As originally intended, the two were originally wandering immortals who were outside the great calamity, but because Randeng took Zhao Gongming to Wuyi Mountain, the two were caught up in the calamity and ended up being listed as gods.

"Longji's matter is settled, and Li Jing's disciple has also gone down the mountain... I finally don't have to worry about my disciple's affairs anymore."

Yu Ding, high in the sky, standing on auspicious clouds, let out a long breath and looked westward. Now... he should worry about his own sect's affairs.

“Judging by the time… the West should be active in the Southern Continent now… right?” Yu Ding’s eyes flashed.

The Eastern Continent is home to the three religions, the Western Continent is the stronghold of the Western religion, and only the Southern Continent was once a place where the human race fought against other races. With the guidance of the immortals of the three religions, several human emperors were born, leading the human race to rise up and achieve the prosperous state of humanity we see today.

However, in the later Investiture of the Gods, the Southern Continent and the human race also became a battleground for various parties, and the Western Sect took advantage of the chaos to make a killing, poaching many people...

However, the three Eastern religions—well, at least the Chan religion—did not have deep dealings with the Western religion. At the very least, he and Taiyi and others had never had any contact with the Western religion.

This time, however, he intends to have an exchange of Eastern and Western cultivation cultures with the people of the Western religion... cough,
"I wonder if Bodhi has made any progress..." Yu Ding sighed softly.

The Bodhi incarnation was created from a primordial Bodhi spiritual root born from a great world. He sent it to the West, but it was ultimately unlike his clone, which could communicate with him.

……

Wuyi Mountain, located in the southwest of Nanzhou, is a rare and blessed land with continuous mountain ranges, full of spiritual energy and lush greenery.

Xiao Sheng transformed into a rainbow and arrived, happily heading quickly towards a mountain ridge.

This ridge was named Erxianling (Two Immortals Ridge) after him and his fellow Daoist Cao Bao. There was a hillside on the ridge with several ancient pine and cypress trees. In his spare time, he and Cao Bao would play chess under the trees.

Soon, Xiao Sheng arrived at the foot of the slope. Before he even turned around and saw Cao Bao, he shouted with laughter, "Brother Cao, I have good news to tell you..."

Before he finished speaking and had just turned the corner, Xiao Sheng's smile froze.

It wasn't that he hadn't looked at the right place, but he did see Cao Bao under the pine tree, dressed in a red robe, with an undisguised look of surprise on his face.

What froze his smile was that there was now a stranger in the seat opposite Cao Bao, where he had originally been.

A stranger... an old Taoist priest!
The old Taoist priest had two topknots on his head, a thin face, white hair and a youthful face, kind eyes and a black Taoist robe, and a precious talisman hanging from his waist. He looked like an immortal, and there was a deer-headed wooden staff in his hand.

Beside the Taoist priest lay a sika deer, which glanced at Xiao Sheng indifferently before turning away.

"What an impudent beast..." Xiao Sheng was displeased. As he sized him up, the old Taoist priest with the air of a hermit was also smiling at him.

Xiao Sheng cast an inquiring and questioning look at Cao Bao.

At this moment, Cao Bao also stood up quickly and said happily, "Brother Xiao, you've come at the right time. I also have some good news to tell you, oh no, I want to introduce you to a great immortal."

"Oh? A great immortal?"

Xiao Sheng raised an eyebrow and looked at the old Taoist priest again.

To be honest, this old Taoist priest does look quite presentable, but ever since he met the Jade Cauldron Immortal, ordinary immortals... he doesn't seem that impressive to me at all!
This is probably why the Five Sacred Mountains are no longer considered mountains after all!

"Brother Xiao, you don't know this..."

With a trembling voice filled with surprise, Cao Bao introduced, "This is none other than the renowned Immortal Burning Lamp."

Upon hearing the introduction, the old Taoist priest closed his eyes contentedly and nodded gently.

After Cao Bao finished speaking, he looked on expectantly, awaiting the shock from his good friend...

At this moment, the sika deer also turned its head and a mocking smile appeared on its lips, expecting Xiao Sheng to show his ignorance of the world.

"Hmm? So it's... the Great Immortal Burning Lamp!"

Xiao Sheng paused for a moment, then glanced at the old Taoist priest again and nodded slightly.

Although he was indeed slightly surprised upon hearing this title,... he didn't seem to feel much excitement.

"Huh?" Cao Bao's smile froze and he was stunned when he saw Xiao Sheng's reaction: "Brother Xiao, this is... the Great Immortal Burning Lamp!"

Wait, something seems wrong!
Brother Xiao, how come you are so calm when you meet such an important person?
The sika deer beside them also paused for a moment.

Having grown accustomed to the expressions of those wandering immortals upon learning their master's identity—like mortals meeting gods—it was quite unusual to suddenly see one so calm.

Xiao Sheng was taken aback, then looked at Cao Bao and said, "Brother Cao, didn't you already say that?"

Cao Bao stammered, "This person is also the vice leader of the Chan Sect!"

Xiao Sheng nodded and said, "I've heard of it!"

"You've heard of this, yet you remain so calm..." Cao Bao was somewhat exasperated. When he learned of this person's identity, he was utterly shocked and almost knelt down, shouting, "You're my god!"

After all, in this primordial world, as two rogue immortals with low magical power and no powerful backers, they are currently in a state of being neither high nor low, and have very few opportunities to meet powerful beings, let alone ancient beings who have attained enlightenment for countless years.

At this moment, Ran Deng slowly opened his eyes and looked at Xiao Sheng with great interest.

Judging solely from his reaction after learning his identity, Xiao Sheng earned his respect by a degree...

Xiao Sheng sat down in front of the chessboard, cupped his hands in greeting to Randeng, and said with a smile, "I have long admired the name of the Great Immortal."

Cao Bao nodded and said, "That's right, that's right. It's truly an honor for this humble abode to have the great immortal grace us with his presence!" Randeng smiled and said, "I was traveling around in my spare time, and it is a great pleasure to be here and to make friends with you two."

“That’s great, that’s a wonderful thing,” Cao Bao chimed in.

Xiao Sheng shook his head and smiled mysteriously, saying, "It seems that my brother and I have quite a connection with the Chan Sect."

"Hmm?" Cao Bao and Randeng looked over.

Xiao Sheng glanced at the two of them and smiled, "Great Immortal, on this trip, I also met a venerable immortal from your sect."

"Who is it?" Ran Deng's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes flashed.

Xiao Sheng handed over the jade piece with a smile.

Ran Deng glanced at the jade piece: "Jade tripod?"

"Hmm? It's actually Master Yuding?" Cao Bao said with delight, "I didn't expect Brother Xiao to have made such a benefactor this time. It's truly a wonderful thing."

Xiao Sheng laughed and said, "Great Immortal, you and Jade Cauldron Immortal are quite familiar, aren't you?"

"Familiar? Of course, I am familiar with them. The Twelve Immortals of Jade Void have all received some guidance from me." Ran Deng smiled.

Cao Bao was overjoyed upon hearing this, but then Randeng's expression turned serious: "However, Fellow Daoist Xiao, there are quite a few fakes these days. Are you sure you've seen a real jade cauldron?"

Xiao Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "I believe it's true!"

Ran Deng said, "Then do you remember what he looks like..."

“I remember!” Xiao Sheng nodded, and with a wave of his sleeve, his magic power transformed into a colorful portrait of a person.

"It really is a jade tripod. That's such a coincidence..."

Ran Deng's eyes flickered, and he smiled meaningfully: "It seems that you two fellow Daoists do indeed have some affinity with our Chan Sect."

Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao were overjoyed upon hearing this, and were about to say something when they saw Randeng stand up and come up behind the deer, smiling as he said, "I have been away for quite some time. The sect leader is in seclusion, and I am currently tied up with some mundane matters of the sect, so I will not disturb you any longer. Farewell, my two fellow Daoists, until we meet again!"

Randeng rode a sika deer into the air, and after disappearing into the clouds, the smile on his face slowly faded away.

"I only recently found this place myself. How could Yu Ding be connected with one of them? Did he also discover something?"
"Was this kid doing it on purpose, or not?" Ran Deng's gaze became somewhat profound.

Erxianling, on the hillside.

Cao Bao reluctantly looked away as the lamp disappeared.

Xiao Sheng sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, and said calmly, "Stop looking, they've already left. By the way... how's that thing?"

"There's still no movement."

Cao Bao nodded slightly, sat down upon hearing this, shook his head softly, and then a glint of light flashed in his eyes: "Speaking of which, Brother Xiao, what have you thought about that matter we discussed before?"

Xiao Sheng glanced up at him, then looked in the direction Randeng had left, a thought flashing through his mind: "You mean..."

Cao Bao nodded.

"No good!" Xiao Sheng shook his head and transmitted his voice, "At least this one... is unreliable, I can't trust him."

"Why don't you trust this great immortal who is of high moral character and has a good reputation?" Cao Bao asked anxiously.

Universally praised? Ha… Xiao Sheng transmitted his voice meaningfully: “Why did you come earlier or later? Why did you come just when that thing was about to appear? How do you know you’re not after this?”

Cao Bao was taken aback, then looked at Xiao Sheng and asked, "Then who do you think is better, that Jade Cauldron Immortal?"

At least they didn't come running over here in a hurry... Xiao Sheng pondered, "After all, it concerns the future of us brothers, so whether we keep it or give it away, we must find a reliable person."

This time, Cao Bao nodded in agreement.

……

Yu Ding traveled in the Southern Continent, searching for traces of the Western religion.

On this day, suddenly a malevolent aura soared into the sky from afar, obscuring the sun and clouds, while golden light swirled within it, accompanied by the sound of chanting.

"found it!"

Yu Ding's eyes lit up, and he became energetic. He transformed into a golden light and flew swiftly towards the mountain. Soon, he saw that the area below was filled with yin energy and towering mist, with countless yin spirits dancing wildly, like a ghost realm, crashing against a mountain peak.

On the mountaintop sat a young man with a gray robe and a buzz cut, dressed in a strange Taoist robe. He had a large rosary around his neck, his hands forming a mudra with a small rosary around them, and he was chanting incantations, emitting golden light to resist the surging waves of evil spirits. At the very end, there was a huge white-haired ghost king with a body exuding crimson-black ghostly power. The surging ghostly power made Yu Ding's eyelids twitch.

"Great Power, you bald man, you have once again trespassed into Ghost Valley of Yunmeng Mountain. What exactly do you intend to do?" the Ghost King shouted.

"The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore!"

At this moment, the young man opened his eyes and said, "This humble Taoist has come to help you escape from the sea of ​​suffering."

The Ghost King laughed loudly, "Convert me? Hahaha, within this Ghost Valley, my power is inexhaustible. I am invincible. Even the Heavenly Court and the Underworld cannot do anything to me. You think you can convert and subdue me? How arrogant!"

Yu Ding raised an eyebrow. He didn't know if the young man was arrogant or not, but this Ghost King was indeed quite arrogant.

Mahasthamaprapta... that's the future Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva?
Ha, he's not even a nobody.

Of course, if they didn't have some ability, those two Westerners probably wouldn't have sent someone to the East to poach their talent, since it would be easy for them to get caught up in the mess.

P.S.: Sorry for the long wait!

(End of this chapter)