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

Chapter 301 Don't panic, my disciple! Master is here!
East Courtyard of the Li Residence.

Yu Ding looked thoughtful, tapping his right index finger on his knee as he pondered the matter of his future pilgrimage to Nuwa Palace.

This event can be considered a crucial turning point in the Investiture of the Gods.

He didn't know if someone had plotted this, but based on his understanding of that disciple in Guigu, neither Huang Yu nor Zhou Wu were people who indulged in wine and women...

Therefore, to see if the pilgrimage to Nuwa Palace had been tampered with, he had to go to Chaoge.

But... Yu Ding's expression turned serious.

After much deliberation, the matter of Nuwa Palace ultimately boils down to two possible outcomes.

Whether someone was secretly plotting against him, or no one was scheming, it was purely Di Xin's own lust that led to his downfall.

If it was Di Xin who was blinded by lust and brought about his own demise, then it would be simpler for him; he would have nothing to say and would have no one to blame.

But if someone plots against you, the problem becomes much more serious. Anyone who dares to do something under the nose of a sage will be hard to stop!

He, who had been quite calm about the recovery of his cultivation, once again felt a strong desire and urgency for power.

It's important to understand that the most basic requirement for a qualified master is the ability to protect their disciples...

"Wait, a qualified master... a master?"

As if struck by a thought, Yu Ding looked towards Yu Xu Palace and slowly smiled.

No matter what difficulties he encounters, whenever he thinks of that place... he always feels a sense of peace!

"General Yin, something terrible has happened..." A messenger rushed into the Li residence.

Because Li Jing and Yin Guangling were not yet married, his subordinates still addressed him as General.

"what's up?"

Yin Guangling's smile vanished, and after hearing the story, her expression changed drastically. Without thinking of anything else, she hurriedly rushed out of the Li residence.

"My disciple... has finally decided not to swallow his anger anymore?"

In the east courtyard, Yu Ding raised an eyebrow, and after noticing Yin Guangling's departure, a meaningful look appeared on his face: "Disciple, your wife... has arrived!"

Faced with the choice between her family and her future husband, how will this girl choose?

At this time, the other side.

After Li Jing led over a thousand armored soldiers from Chentang Pass, who had bound a dragon more than ten feet long, into the pass, they headed directly towards the General's Mansion.

This incident immediately caused a sensation, with countless people rushing to the streets to watch the scene, and gasping in shock upon seeing it.

There was no other reason than that what I saw was too shocking.

For ordinary people, dragons, creatures capable of stirring up storms, are far too powerful; mortals are like ants before them.

Even their current commander-in-chief of Chentang Pass is extremely respectful...

Who would have thought that this young deputy commander-in-chief would have such great ability and courage to capture such a powerful creature as a dragon?

At this moment, the dragon was no longer as arrogant as before. It rolled its eyes, opened its mouth, and let its tongue hang down at the corner of its mouth.

A trail of pale blue blood stretched from its groin, making it resemble a dead python.

"General Li is mighty!"

It's unclear who started shouting first, but countless people followed suit, raising their arms and cheering excitedly.

It's not that they're bold, but that the people along the rivers, lakes, and seas who rely on grain have truly suffered under these troublemakers for far too long!

They never fail to offer various livestock and fruits as sacrifices, but even if these creatures eat, they can cause a great flood if they are unhappy, leaving them with nothing after a year of hard work.

Beside Li Jing, a group of adjutants and soldiers also had rosy cheeks, feeling proud of themselves!

"General, isn't this enough? Do we really have to go see the commander-in-chief like this?" A lieutenant general glanced at Jiaolong and whispered.

"Why not?" Li Jing retorted.

The adjutant whispered, "Chen Tang Pass is near the East Sea. These dragons are mostly offspring of the East Sea Dragon Clan, and have countless connections with the East Sea. If we anger the East Sea Dragon Palace..."

"What's there to be afraid of? The Dragon Clan can control the aquatic creatures of the four seas, but how could they possibly control the human race on land? They have the East Sea behind them, but don't we have Chaoge behind us?"

Li Jing glanced at him and said calmly, "In the end, it's just a battle. Even if the sky falls, I, Li Jing, will be there to hold it up. What do we soldiers have to fear in a battle?!"

The adjutant was stunned and looked at Li Jing speechlessly.

He hadn't expected the new deputy commander to be so tough, and of course, his ability to knock down the dragon with a single punch was also incredibly strong.

Gradually, admiration appeared in his eyes, and he clasped his hands and said, "This humble general, He Yunhu, is willing to go through fire and water for the people of Chentang Pass from now on!"

"I am pleased that you have this intention, but I would never go through fire and water for you. It is a good habit not to underestimate your opponent."

Li Jing looked up at the sky and said in a low voice, "But sometimes it's not good to boost the morale of others and diminish our own. The dragons... they also have places to govern. Killing too many lives will also violate the heavenly laws... but whether those hellish places will govern or not is another matter!"

Of course, he is fearless now, except for the self-proclaimed demon god inside him and his master still in Chentang Pass.

With his master backing him up, Li Jing really had nothing to fear.

If he hadn't made a pact with his master, he would have truly wanted to go to heaven to seek justice for his deceased relatives and friends.

When he finished speaking, his voice was barely audible. Then he strode ahead and headed towards the General's Mansion.

“This…” He Yunhu stared at Li Jing’s back, suddenly stunned, then smiled and quickly followed.

He didn't know about anything else, but he felt that following this lord would at least be very pleasant, unlike the general who drove them half to death.

General's Residence.

A messenger quickly entered the gate, and after turning a few corners inside the mansion, he saw a tall and strong figure dressed in a tight-fitting outfit standing by the fishpond, whistling and constantly throwing bait to feed the fish.

"General, something has happened to Li Jing!"

The messenger said urgently, his face pale.

Yin Tao fed the fish unhurriedly, and said slowly, "What, did you feed that dragon that crossed the river? That shouldn't be the case. Second Brother said he has some skills. It shouldn't be difficult for him to escape with his life, right?"

"No, Li Jing has captured that dragon and is heading towards the General's Mansion."

The messenger was sweating profusely: "I heard from my men that Li Jing... castrated that dragon."

"What did you say?"

Yin Tao's face suddenly changed color: "That Crossing-the-River Flood Dragon has the bloodline of a true dragon, and perhaps only those who have traveled to the Divine Realm can fight it. How could Li Jing, a mere nobody, possibly..."

Just then, a loud rumble was heard outside the gate, and the ground beneath their feet trembled.

"What happened?" Yin Tao quickly arrived at the main gate of the General's Mansion and saw a dragon more than ten feet long crashing down in front of the gate.

The dragon's eyes lit up when it saw him, and it hurriedly said, "Brother Yin, save me!"

"Li Jing, what do you mean by this?"

Yin Tao looked at the dragon, then at Li Jing and the soldiers, his expression turning grim.

Behind these people, countless ordinary citizens have gathered.

"Reporting to General, Li Jing... meant nothing by it!"

Li Jing looked up and met Yin Tao's gaze directly, saying, "You sent me to capture this wicked creature, and now I'm here to report back to you."
This wretched creature has been causing chaos and harming many women of our race beyond the Great Wall. Its crimes are heinous; please, General, deal with it.

A hint of disgust flashed in Yin Tao's eyes. He waved his hand and said, "I know. I will deal with this wretched child myself. Put him in custody for now. You can go and rest!"

"Kid, weren't you so impressive just now? Show me another impressive display, Yin Tao, kill him for me..." The dragon became smug again.

"Wait! I wonder what your punishment will be...?"

Li Jing looked at the dragon but refused to leave, and clasped his hands in a respectful but not arrogant manner.

"Li Jing, are you questioning me?"

Yin Tao's eyes flashed with anger as he snapped, "Don't forget who you are."

"No, I wouldn't dare."

Li Jing slowly walked to the dragon's side, glanced at it, and said, "What I mean is... let's not complicate things so much since this is a very simple problem."

He then looked at the smug dragon and said softly, "Don't you think so?"

"What do you want to do?" Yin Tao's expression changed drastically.

Before he could finish speaking, with a clang, Li Jing drew his longsword and slashed through the scales on the dragon's neck with a sharp sound. Blood splattered, and a huge dragon's head flew off.

Hiss... Whether they were civilians or soldiers, everyone who saw this scene gasped in shock, speechless with astonishment at the sudden turn of events.

"Li Jing, how dare you..." Yin Tao shouted in shock.

"What am I afraid of?"

Li Jing turned around, staring sharply at Yin Tao, his sword still dripping blood, causing Yin Tao to involuntarily take a step back.

"The responsibility of a general is not only to guard the pass, but also to protect the safety of the people in the area."

Li Jing declared loudly, “The Great Shang sent me, Li Jing, to Chen Tang Pass to handle three matters: safety! Safety! And the safety of the people!”

"From now on, whoever harms the people of Chentang Pass, no matter who it is, Li Jing will make them pay back tenfold!" He was usually very composed, but he couldn't remain calm after seeing such a thing as gods and monsters bullying people.

As a victim caught in the crossfire of the battle between gods and demons, he understood better than anyone how desperate and helpless ordinary people must feel when faced with such a situation...

This sound was like a thunderclap from a clear sky, so loud that a pin drop could be heard in the area.

The civilians and soldiers stared in utter shock at that tall and imposing figure...

For a moment, their blood seemed to boil, as if something long forgotten was awakening.

“Something seems a little different…” In the east courtyard of the Li residence, Yu Ding’s face showed a strange expression.

I remember that Li Jing in the original Investiture of the Gods was a cowardly weakling, probably just like the general we have now.

But the current Li Jing... is a bit too stubborn!

"Li Jing, do you know who you killed?"

General Yin Tao pointed at Li Jing, his finger trembling, and said, "You've gotten yourself into big trouble! You're in deep trouble!"

"Just a dead snake!"

Li Jing glanced at the dead dragon and said, "Let alone that it was just a mixed-blood bastard, what difference would it make if it were a pure-blooded dragon?"

"Well said! In ancient times, I might have shown some respect to the mere dragon race, but what do I have to fear from them now?!"

Within his mind, Bi Fang slapped his thigh and said, "Kid, you finally have three-tenths of my former style. Now I find you more and more pleasing to the eye."

"How about we discuss this? You help me retrieve the remaining power, and when you go to Heaven to seek revenge, I'll give you my full assistance. What do you say?"

Li Jing: (_)
Actually, he had another purpose in saying that.

That means he'll be really looking forward to the heavenly soldiers and generals accidentally injuring the people of Chentang Pass, even if they're not from Chentang Pass.

Because that way, when he goes to Heaven to seek justice, it will be both reasonable and wouldn't be considered a breach of his agreement with his master...

Of course, he felt that with his current strength, going to the Heavenly Court seemed a bit difficult.

After saying this, Li Jing turned to leave.

"Stop! You can't leave!"

Yin Tao said urgently, taking a step forward and grabbing at Li Jing's shoulder with his right hand like a roc: "You have angered the East Sea Dragon Clan. They can easily overturn the rivers and seas and flood my Chen Tang Pass. You have to stay and beg for forgiveness!"

His hand suddenly gripped Li Jing's shoulder. Li Jing glanced at his shoulder, shook it, and broke free from the hold, then rammed into him.

Crack... The sound of bones breaking rang out. Yin Tao's right hand trembled as he felt an irresistible force strike him, breaking several of his fingers.

"you……"

Yin Tao stared at the young man in front of him with disbelief.

"So, by making concessions step by step, sacrificing a few vulnerable women to bring peace to everyone... do you really feel good about it?"

Li Jing glanced at the people and said, "From now on, as long as I, Li Jing, am in Chen Tang Pass, whether you are a god, a monster, or a dragon, anyone who wants to harm the people of Chen Tang Pass will have to get past me, Li Jing, first."

"Let them come. Even if I, Li Jing, am no match for them, I will take full responsibility and will not implicate anyone."

"well said!"

At that moment, a clear and firm voice rang out from the crowd.

The crowd parted in the middle, and a woman dressed in silver-purple armor, looking heroic and dashing, stepped forward.

"Guangling, you've come at the right time. Do you know what trouble this kid has gotten into?" Yin Tao quickly asked.

Yin Guangling didn't even glance at his third uncle, but instead watched Li Jing step forward, gazing deeply into his eyes, and said, "But you won't be alone from now on. We'll face everything together, no matter what!"

Li Jing took Yin Guangling's hand, and his serious face immediately broke into a simple smile, just like when the two first met.

"This kid won't put on a show of slapping me first, ptooey ptooey ptooey..." Yu Ding's expression was a little strange.

However, if Li Jing were to go through this first, would he still stand by and watch his son cause trouble and have his bones cut off to return to his father and his flesh to return to his mother?
Of course, it must be said that Li Jing had excellent taste in choosing a wife.

He approves of his apprentice's wife!
"General Li, what are you saying!"

"We are grateful for the general's protection, so why would we be afraid of being implicated?"

Li Jing spoke with great passion and fervor, moving the crowd to tears and stirring their blood. Their respect for him was profound.

Yin Tao pointed at the two men and shouted angrily, "You...you..."

"Oh, right, Third Uncle, there's one more thing."

Yin Guangling looked at Yin Tao and smiled, "Soon you will no longer be the commander-in-chief of Chentang Pass."

……

Three days later, the auspicious day they had chosen arrived.

Li Jing's residence was also moved to the General's Mansion, and the wedding day was particularly lively.

Of course, with special instructions given, no one dared to disturb the tranquility of Yu Ding's secluded courtyard.

According to custom, the wedding ceremony is held in the morning when the bride is picked up and in the evening when the ceremony takes place.

At dusk, many people from Chentang Pass came to offer their congratulations.

In the hall, Yu Ding sat high above, with Yin Guangling's mother beside him.

In front of all the people of Chentang Pass, Li Jing and Yin Guangling paid their respects to their parents, and Yu Ding also happily accepted the tea offered by his disciple's wife.

Sigh, among all these disciples, it seems only Li Jing has achieved perfection. He's now getting a promotion and a raise, marrying a beautiful and wealthy woman, and becoming a true winner in life.

Just as Yu Ding lowered his head to drink his tea, suddenly, his eyes flashed and he looked up...

Suddenly, a strong wind howled within Chentang Pass, and dark clouds began to gather in the sky, turning the world into a bleak scene. The dark clouds, carrying a fierce wind, torrential rain, lightning, and thunder, swept towards the area, and the heavy rain arrived in an instant.

"Dragon... Dragon!"

Suddenly, one of the guests in the courtyard pointed to the sky, his face turned deathly pale, and he spoke in a trembling voice.

"hateful!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing, who was kneeling before his parents, was about to stand up abruptly and rush out.

Yin Guangling also wants to lift her veil and charge out!

"Don't panic, my disciple!"

Yu Ding calmly replied, "Master is here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his voice seemed to possess a magical power, and the chaotic crowd immediately quieted down.

The two newlyweds calmed down, somewhat surprised, because Yu Ding's words gave them a great sense of security, as if he could shoulder any burden even if the sky were to fall.

Yu Ding looked up at the outside of the hall and said calmly:
"The wind has stopped! The clouds have dispersed!"

At this moment, the sky above Chentang Pass was turbulent with wind and clouds. A shadow was constantly moving in the dark clouds, creating mist.

Two eyes, as deep as lakes, stared intently at Chentang Pass.

But as soon as that voice came, the dark clouds in the sky immediately dispersed, and the fierce wind vanished without a trace.

A colossal, mountain-like, mythical creature appeared before the mortals, wagging its tail and shaking its head in the sky.

But this time, no matter how hard it tried, it couldn't produce a single cloud or a wisp of wind or rain.

Then, the dragon looked down at Chen Tang Pass with deep fear in its eyes, staring wide-eyed at the mortals below.

For a moment... both sides felt somewhat awkward.

And it already knew that beneath that surface lay an unfathomable being.

"You wretched child, you have chosen to cause trouble on the very day of my disciple's wedding."

Yu Ding stirred the tea with the lid and said calmly, "Are you here to celebrate my disciple's wedding?"

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like muffled thunder hovering in front of the dragon in the sky, causing the dragon's blood to surge and its eyes to widen in terror.

"Congratulations... Xiao Long is here to offer his congratulations."

It struggled frantically, begging for mercy.

"That's good. Leave the gift here, you can go now!"

Yu Ding's eyes flashed, and he flicked up a floating tea leaf, which flew out of the bowl and transformed into a sword light that disappeared into the sky.

Immediately afterward, following a mournful cry, a ball of light carrying auspicious radiance landed on the table beside the jade cauldron.

The light faded, transforming into hundreds of shimmering silver scales and a pair of antler-like divine objects, gleaming with a sacred luster.

“Master, this is…” Li Jing was stunned.

Yu Ding smiled gently: "I told you, don't panic, they're all here to give gifts."

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