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

Chapter 336 Coming to Become a Disciple and Cultivate Under the Order of Lord Changqin
Shi Ji would never doubt the words of her senior sister, Jin Ling.

This is because this senior sister is the head of the female immortals of Biyou Palace. In addition, it is common knowledge that the disciples of the Yuxu and Biyou lineages do not like each other.

Whether from a public or private perspective, this senior sister had absolutely no reason to protect Yu Ding.

That is precisely why the "truth" told by this senior sister is the most credible.

Recalling her own aggressive behavior towards Yu Ding, and Yu Ding's repeated forbearance, until she swung that sword from behind Yu Ding...

In an instant, Shi Ji's heart was filled with endless regret and guilt...

Seeing Shi Ji hitting herself, even Jinling Shengmu was stunned for a moment. Her anger subsided considerably as she said, "Alright, remember this lesson from now on. Never act so rashly and hastily again."

"But the jade cauldron..."

"Don't worry, the fact that he was able to leave without alerting the children at the cave entrance means that the situation isn't beyond repair."

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit said, "I will go and look around. You stay here and wait for my news. Do not go out unnecessarily."

"Yes!" Shi Ji quickly agreed, and after watching the Golden Mother Holy Mother disappear from the cave, she sighed.

Although she calmed down considerably under the comforting words of the Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit, she still felt remorse and guilt.

"I hope nothing bad happens to the jade tripod..."

……

At this moment, inside Guigu Valley.

“Still here!” Yu Ding stood at his doorway, slightly taken aback.

In the center of the house, the "sword manual" and the sect leader's token that he left behind when he left are still there.

He did not instruct the two to return to Guigu, but he knew that when the two disciples determined a winner, the victor would return.

Since they're still here, it means the two of them haven't been here since they came down the mountain...

After calmly entering the wooden house and putting away his things, Yu Ding sat down on the futon in the room and continued to think.

In the current Shang Dynasty court, Wen Zhong is the head, followed by Prime Minister Shang Rong and Vice Prime Minister Bi Gan. These three are the three highest-ranking civil officials.

Shang Rong... Yu Ding's eyes were deep, and his expression was somewhat meaningful.

Including the current Emperor Xin, Shang Rong is a veteran who has served three kings in the Shang Dynasty.

He is now the prime minister of a major business empire, and... he is a figure like Wei Zheng.

Not only was he of high status, but he was also highly respected among the ministers and had a good reputation among the people because of his upright character and willingness to speak frankly. He repeatedly advised the Shang king.

"Virtuous... Interesting!" A smile appeared on Yu Ding's face.

He wouldn't assume Shang Rong was without fault just because of his "upright," "discerning," and "virtuous" persona; rather, his reasoning was flawed.

After all, in ancient times, these good reputations and images were actually a kind of persona created through packaging.
A persona, on the other hand, is a deliberately crafted image, which is essentially a marketing tactic.

The difference is that before the imperial examination system was introduced, in ancient times, the "virtuous and capable person" could promote themselves to become an official through recommendations.

In his view, Shang Rong's good reputation was just a persona, and he had seen far too many examples of personas "crashing and burning."

If we consider Wen Zhong's expedition and the offering of incense at Nuwa Palace as a series of interconnected schemes...

After Diao Wenzhong left, whoever suggested going to the Nuwa Palace to offer incense would be in trouble.

The person who brought this up was Shang Rong.

But... Yu Ding frowned.

Although he deduced the scheme and returned to the Golden Immortal Realm, what could he do about it?

The great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, though caused by the Twelve Golden Immortals breaking the precept against killing and thus incurring calamity, also led the Heavenly Court to demand their submission.
But this is just a starting point.

When the sages intervened in the later stages of the Investiture of the Gods, which led to the appearance of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, it was said that this calamity was originally caused by the uneven conduct of the gods of the three religions, who had committed evil deeds, thus resulting in this calamity of gods killing each other.

Those with abundant blessings and high moral character will survive this tribulation and enjoy the immortal path, continuing to live a carefree life. Those who cannot survive will be listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Simply put, this great calamity was actually a process of selecting the gods.

The good seedlings are screened out, and the bad ones are sent to Heaven for regeneration...

There shouldn't have been any problem. In the early stages, when he saw the Jie Sect immortals on the list, his Uncle Tongtian remained very calm.

During the Ten Deadly Formations, Burning Lamp also sent several disciples of the Chan Sect to be cannon fodder on the list, probably to make Uncle Tongtian feel a little better.

until……

The death of Zhao Gongming became a turning point in the conflict between the Chan and Jie schools.

This incident caused the situation to begin to spiral out of control.

Of course, that's all in the future. What's troubling Yu Ding right now is the upcoming incense offering at the Nuwa Palace.

Logically speaking, once the disciple leaves the mountain, the master has fulfilled his responsibilities and can let go.

They should be left to their own devices to figure out what's next.

However, one thing remains questionable: was Yuan Futong's act of offering incense at the Nuwa Palace truly an act of divine intervention?

Or is someone secretly manipulating things behind the scenes?

If it's the workings of Heaven, then without a doubt, he'll stay as far away as possible.

But if someone is operating in the shadows, then there's room for manipulation...

However, what we do know is...

Now that a great calamity has arrived, the secrets of heaven are obscured, and even the most sages cannot see clearly some things. This is the perfect time to fish in troubled waters.

If he changed the course of events, would Heaven destroy him?

Yu Ding looked up at the sky, pondered for a moment, then stood up and looked towards Kunlun Mountain.

He made a bold decision.

Yuxu Palace!
When in doubt, consult your master first!
Although the Primordial Father has closed his palace and stopped lecturing, he still left behind Emptiness, the closed-door incarnation, to serve him...

Even in this ancient world, there is more than just fighting and killing; there are also human relationships and social customs.

Just look at his sharp eyesight!

This skill of navigating interpersonal relationships, right? Everyone understands.

Yu Ding made a hand seal, and a clear light emanated from his body. He landed and transformed into an old man with gray hair, wearing a long robe embroidered with the words "Guigu".

It was Guiguzi.

Yu Ding specially separated a Ghost Valley clone to stay and guard this place.

The biggest difference between a clone and an avatar is probably that a clone shares what the clone sees and hears with the clone, while an avatar is essentially an independent entity.

"Hmm? Jade Spring Mountain?"

Just as they were about to leave, Yu Ding suddenly sensed something.

However, things have different priorities, and it was clear that his matter was more important.

With Qingyun and Yang Chan there at Yuquan Mountain, there won't be any problems.

……

At this time, on Jade Spring Mountain.

"Brother, no, I already told you, my master is in seclusion. Why are you being so stubborn?"

Qingyun lay on the ground, looking helplessly at what was in front of him.

A muscular young man dressed in animal skin clothing was looking around at Jade Spring Mountain.

"As I said, I came here to cultivate on the orders of Lord Changqin."

The young man, with a proud expression, crossed his arms and looked around at the top, saying, "If everyone on Jade Spring Mountain is as weak as you, then I've wasted my time here."

"How dare you...how dare you!"

Qingyun got up indignantly: "I'm just a pageboy under the master. My inability to beat you doesn't prove anything."

"Is it?"

The young savage laughed: "Well then, it's not impossible for Master Yuding not to come out. If anyone in your Yuquan Mountain can defeat me, I will leave this place."

"That's what you said."

Qingyun's eyes lit up. "You wait here, I'll call my senior sister."

"Hurry up, hurry up!" The young savage waved with a smile, then, after watching Qingyun run off, glanced at Jade Spring Mountain and shook his head.
"I don't know why Lord Changqin insisted that I come here to cultivate. I'll relieve myself later and have an explanation to Lord Changqin when I get back."

Behind Yuquan Mountain, beside the lotus pond.

At this moment, the lotus pond was filled with colorful light, and Yang Chan was sitting cross-legged beside it cultivating. When she got tired, she would take out a spirit pill from a small pouch at her waist.

Since gaining a wealthy senior sister and having the connection of being cousins, she has never run out of elixirs over the years.

"What? You mean... a wild boy has come?" Yang Chan was slightly taken aback.

Qingyun nodded hurriedly: "That's right, Senior Sister, this wild boy is a bit strange."

"How is it so strange?" Yang Chan asked calmly.

Qingyun pondered, "I can't feel any spiritual energy in my body, but a single finger can knock me down."

“One finger…” Yang Chan looked at Qingyun.

It should be noted that Qingyun is not weak; he has now become a true immortal.

Perhaps because he had spent so much time with his master, his brother, and his senior sister Longji, Qingyun was completely unaware that he was actually very powerful.

He could take down Qingyun with a single finger...

"Okay, I'll go take a look."

Yang Chan said, and with a leap, she drifted away towards the direction of Jinxia Cave.

The boy stood with his arms crossed and eyes closed in front of Jinxia Cave, looking calm and composed.

"They're here." The savage boy opened his eyes after sensing the movement and reached for the large stick beside him.

The next moment he saw Yang Chan gracefully descend, her body shimmering with a hazy glow, her robes fluttering, her beauty unparalleled and beyond compare.

"You're the reinforcements that kid brought?"

The wild boy looked at Yang Chan and shook his head, saying, "You're no good. Forget it, consider this trip a waste. Yuquan Mountain has really disappointed me."

He turned and left.

"Wait!"

Yang Chan moved and blocked the way.

The boy frowned and said, "I'm about to leave, what else do you want?"

"You can leave, but the problem is that you just insulted Yuquan Mountain, and you need to apologize."

Yang Chan said calmly, "You have two choices: apologize proactively, or... beat you until you apologize."

“Interesting. Our clan only recognizes the strong.”

The young man's gaze sharpened, his eyes flashing with intense fighting spirit: "I'd like to see what you've got..."

Yang Chan landed a punch on the boy, and with a loud bang, the boy disappeared into the clouds like a cannonball.

High in the sky, a cloud that had been flying by suddenly stopped.

"I never imagined that there was such a strong lineage of witches in this world."

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit watched the young man fly away, then looked down at Jade Spring Mountain: "Could it be that the Jade Cauldron has returned?"

"Dawdling and procrastinating."

Yang Chan stretched her shoulders in front of Jinxia Cave. Did she really think all those years of taking elixirs were for nothing?
"Senior sister is awesome! Senior sister is the best! Are you tired? Let me massage your shoulders."

Qingyun stared dumbfounded at the cloud that had a "hole" in it, then tried to ingratiate himself by massaging Yang Chan's shoulders.

They couldn't afford to offend them... but Qingyun was deeply distressed.

The mentors come and go, but he remains constant.

Over the years, he has personally witnessed his fellow disciples becoming apprentices, learning their skills, mastering them, descending the mountain, and establishing their renowned reputations.

Even the 'big eater' Yang Chan has achieved a state of divine perfection and indestructible body through drug use...

He alone had no special skills and could only endure the hardships on Yuquan Mountain.
"a piece of cake……"

As Yang Chan was waving her hand, her expression suddenly changed, and she looked up at the sky.

A noble and dignified female immortal arrived on auspicious clouds, and the Golden Spirit Mother was also taken aback when she saw Yang Chan.

A young...celestial being?
Hearing the boy call her "senior sister," could this little girl also be a boy from Yu Ding?

Upon seeing the arrival of the person, Qingyun hurriedly said, "I was unaware of the arrival of the fairy maiden. I apologize for not welcoming you properly."

Even the children beside her had become true immortals… The Golden Spirit Mother, surprised, asked, “I am the Golden Spirit Mother. Is your master, Jade Cauldron, still here?”

Qingyun hurriedly replied, "Yes, Master is currently in seclusion."

It seems she is healing... With a flick of her wrist, the Golden Spirit Mother placed a small green bottle in her palm, then raised her hand and sent it flying towards Qingyun.

"Give this bottle of elixir to your master when he comes out of seclusion."

"Yes!"

Just as the Golden Spirit Mother was about to leave, she suddenly looked at Yang Chan and said, "Are you also a servant of the Jade Cauldron?"

Yang Chan said, "No, I am his apprentice."

"This Jade Spring Mountain is a place where hidden talents reside..." said the Holy Mother Jinling as she nodded and departed on a cloud.

There were two Golden Immortal experts, Yang Jian and Long Ji, among whom Yang Jian was the most outstanding. Although he was young, his cultivation level was approaching that of the second-generation disciples of the two sects, and his future was limitless.

Yu Ding still has a celestial disciple and a child of true immortal level hidden on the mountain.

In contrast, among the three generations of disciples of Biyou Palace, let alone Yang Jian, even that boy is not as good as most people.

Just after the Golden Spirit Mother left, the ground suddenly rumbled, and a figure leaped up from the ground and landed.

After a few leaps, it landed in front of the Golden Cloud Cave, smashing two large craters into the ground, staring intently at Yang Chan with veins bulging on its forehead.

"Senior sister, that wild boy is here again," Qingyun said.

The savage young man, his initial arrogance gone, angrily swung his fist at Yang Chan, yelling, "You filthy woman, how dare you..."

Yang Chan shifted her body to the side, and in the instant she dodged the attack, the two figures crossed paths, and her fist landed on the boy's abdomen.

The boy who was hit immediately turned his eyes white and opened his mouth wide.

"Has no one told you that the bigger the move, the bigger the opening?"

Yang Chan whispered, then punched the wild boy with renewed force, sending him flying into the sky where he vanished as a star.

"Oh!"

Qingyun shaded her eyes with her hand as she looked at the sky: "Senior Sister, did you just say that the Master told you that?"

"My brother taught me," Yang Chan laughed.

No wonder… Qingyun thought to himself, their master is always kind to others, how can his practical experience compare to Yang Jian’s?

At this moment, hundreds of miles away, the young Wu tribesman lay quietly in a pile of stones, watching the white clouds drift across the blue sky, a tear sliding down his cheek.

Master Changqin told him that even in the ancient witch tribe, his bloodline and talent would make him the most dazzling prodigy in the tribe.

More so now.

That is why Lord Changqin has always placed high hopes on him.

And he certainly did not disappoint Lord Changqin. Before he was even twenty, he had already reached the level of a minor witch, which would have been quite impressive even among the ancient witch clans.

Then he was knocked away by a human girl at Yuquan Mountain.

He was even knocked away twice...

Boom!

The ground rumbled, and after a few more leaps, the young witch landed in front of the Golden Cloud Cave.

Yang Chan was sitting on a recliner, while Qingyun was giving her a back massage.

"That kid's here again!" Qingyun laughed.

Yang Chan stood up and stretched her shoulders: "Still not convinced?"

The young man quickly raised his hand and said loudly, "Wait a minute, I have come to Yuquan Mountain to become a disciple and cultivate under the orders of Lord Changqin."

(End of this chapter)