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

Chapter 552 Shen Gongbao, shut up, we agree.
On Jin'ao Island.

A beam of clear light descended, and Shen Gongbao strode out, heading familiarly towards a spot on the island.

Before long, he arrived at a cave dwelling, coughed, and asked, "Is...is anyone...at home?"

"Who?"

A voice came from inside the cave.

Before Shen Gongbao could answer, another voice said, "Why even ask? Just by hearing that voice, I'm sure it's Shen Gongbao."

Shen Gongbao: "...It's...it's me!"

Soon, a burly man with blond hair and a lion's head came out: "Master Shen, our master invites you. Oh, the master specifically instructed you not to speak, just nod."

Shen Gongbao: "..."

He knew that the lion was a disciple of Qiu Shou Xian, so he nodded and followed the big man into the cave. He found it empty, with only the back wall glowing, as if it led to an unknown world.

Shen Gongbao followed the big man and stepped inside. He immediately saw that this place was a hidden world, or rather, a different world altogether.

A golden sun hangs high in the sky, with a golden crow with burning golden feathers shining brightly on the world. The vast grasslands are a pale yellow, and the primeval forests are also filled with golden trees.

In addition, numerous groups of lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, and birds of prey roam freely. One can see wild beasts hunting deer and cattle, and bloody scenes of hunting are everywhere, as if in slow motion.

Lions and elephants are undoubtedly at the top of the food chain in this world.

Upon seeing the scene, Shen Gongbao appeared unsurprised, though he felt a mix of emotions.

At this moment, in the center of this world, there is a wild and desolate Taoist platform. On it sit two Taoists, one with golden hair, a green beard, and a lion's head, wearing a golden robe, and the other with yellow tusks, an old elephant, and a face as white as snow, wearing a silver robe.

It was none other than Qiu Shou Xian and Ling Ya Xian.

Shen Gongbao bowed deeply: "I...I've met you..."

Lingya Xian hurriedly raised his hand, saying, "Junior brother, there's no need for such formalities."

Qiu Shou Xian looked at Shen Gongbao and complained, "You've been here several times. I've told you to be comfortable in our own home. Look at you, you still haven't corrected those bad habits you learned at Yu Xu Palace."

Shen Gongbao had no choice but to shake his head, revealing a leopard's head.

Qiu Shou Xian was finally satisfied: "Don't forget next time."

Lingya Xian laughed and said, "Oh, Junior Brother Shen is quite an honored guest. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Shen Gongbao said, "That Jiang... Jiang Ziya served as prime minister in Xiqi... assisting Ji Fa in his rebellion, and... he also sent three... three generations of disciples to help him. Wen Zhong assisted... Yin Shang, so he sought out the Nine... Nine Dragon Island Four Saints and several... Daoist brothers to go down the mountain to help suppress the rebellion, but unexpectedly died tragically at the hands of the Jade... Jade Void three generations of disciples."

Damn it, you shut mouth, hurry up and say it!

Hurry up and tell me.

It gets better usually, but then it lets you down again at the crucial moment...

This kind of thing should be said all at once to ignite their anger and inspire their fighting spirit. Isn't it a bad thing to say it in fits and starts like this?

"What, this happened?"

The two men frowned anxiously as they listened to Shen Gongbao's words, wishing they could lend him their mouths.

But the two of them were taken aback when they heard this.

"Let...let me speak!"

Shen Gongbao, his face flushed, stared at the two men without giving them a chance to speak.

Lingya Xian and Qiushou Xian swallowed their words and could only helplessly say, "Don't rush, then you speak, then you speak."

Shen Gongbao then continued, "A few days ago, I heard that Zhong Feng... was ordered to suppress the rebels, and... suffered a great loss. So I... sought out Qin Wan and ten other Daoist... fellow Daoists to bring the Ten Absolute Formations to help. The two sides fought, but... unexpectedly, Ran Deng and the Twelve Immortal Leaders from Yu Xu came down the mountain to break the formations, and we have already lost... lost five fellow Daoists..."

"Ah... Waaaaah!"

Qiu Shou Xian's forehead was already twitching from listening, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but shout out. Just as he was about to speak, a hand reached out and covered his mouth.

Looking down, the one covering his mouth is Shen Gongbao!

Qiu Shouxian: "..."

Shen Gongbao said, "Two days ago, I heard that Zhong invited Senior Brother Zhao... Zhao Gongming to come down the mountain to help, but I'm afraid that Senior Brother... he can't hold the fort alone..."

Lingya Xian, who was listening intently, couldn't help but interrupt, "So you mean we two should go down the mountain to help? Don't speak, just nod or shake your head."

Shen Gongbao nodded honestly.

Lingya Xian and Qiushou Xian couldn't help but exchange a glance.

Shen Gongbao felt that his explanation today was absolutely terrible, so he tried to salvage the situation by saying, "Two...two senior brothers...you must...give..."

Qiu Shou Xian said with a dark face, "Shut up!"

Lingya Xian waved his hand and said, "We agree!"

Shen Gongbao: Σ(☉▽☉“）??
What...what's going on?
So refreshing?

Qiu Shou Xian sneered and said, "Yu Xu Bi You has a long-standing grudge. Those self-righteous guys are really going too far. They killed our fellow Daoists. So, it doesn't matter if we just let go and kill them all?"

Lingya Xian nodded with a sinister look in his eyes: "Is Yu Ding here too?"

Shen Gongbao was stunned for a moment and was about to speak when he saw the two men's warning gazes sweep over him, so he could only nod.

Qiu Shou Xian laughed loudly, "That's great! He still owes us some debts to settle, which caused us to be suppressed by our teacher for so many years. I have to go for him!"

Lingya Xian nodded and said, "Since Senior Brother Zhao has already gone, we should not delay and go to lend a hand as well."

The three immediately left the cave. The two of them gave Shen Gongbao a perfunctory reply and then transformed into two streaks of light, eagerly heading towards Xiqi.

"Bah! Disgusting!"

Shen Gongbao spat after the two had walked away, "These two still have the nerve to think they're innocent?"
After all, they were only suppressed for about a hundred years, while Senior Brother Yu Ding lost his entire cultivation.

In the distance, at Biyou Palace.

The figure of Tongtian sat cross-legged in mid-air, shrouded in holy light and heavy with mist, but he didn't even open his eyes once.

The next morning, Zhao Gongming couldn't wait to ride his tiger to the front of the formation and specifically asked Randeng, Cao Bao, and Nangong Li to come out.

Wen Zhong then boarded the Mo Qilin and led four generals to form a battle formation to hold the line, while Tianxu and Zhao Gongming's two disciples, Chen Jiugong and Yao Shaosi, stood to the side.

Nezha quickly reported Zhao Gongming's challenge to him to the immortals at Lupeng.

Ran Deng pondered for a moment and said, "Zhao Gongming must have come fully prepared this time, aiming for his two treasures..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Cao Bao and Nangong Li, seemingly unintentionally: "I feel really bad that you two have gotten into such big trouble because of me."

Cao Bao quickly replied, "Teacher, what are you saying? Since Zhao Gongming wants to see us, we will meet him again and will not make things difficult for you."

Nangong Li shook his head inwardly, clearly considering whether he should let the two of them fight the enemy and use them as a tool to kill, especially since he had taken the Dinghai Pearl.

Several more people are needed to break the Ten Deadly Formations, and it's not safe for the two armies to be on the battlefield... However, after a moment's thought, Ran Deng said, "Let me go and meet him first, and you can watch from a distance."

Watching Randeng ride away on a deer, Cao Bao felt a warmth in his heart and chuckled softly, "Brother Nangong, there's hope for our future."

"Hope my ass..." Nangong Li was speechless at this pig-like teammate, but actually he couldn't blame Cao Bao.

Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao were both wandering immortals. Although they lived a carefree life, they had seen too much of the dog-eat-dog world of the prehistoric era and wanted to find a big tree to rely on for shade.

At that time, they encountered two people, Yu Ding and Randeng. Coincidentally, the Chan Sect was one of the most prestigious sects in the prehistoric world.

Xiao Sheng wanted to use Yu Ding's connections, while Cao Bao felt that Randeng was more reliable and wanted to use Randeng's connections. As for the means to advance their careers, it was naturally the Luobao Golden Coin that they had been waiting for to be released.

To Cao Bao, what kind of status did Daoist Ran Deng have? To put it bluntly, if Daoist Ran Deng, with his status, showed these low-level immortals a kind face and attitude, it would be like a divine favor, and anyone would be overjoyed.

But if he hadn't known all this, who would have thought that Ran Deng would turn around and send Cao Bao into the Ten Deadly Formations as cannon fodder?
At this moment, Zhao Gongming, upon seeing Randeng, immediately shouted, "Where is the person who took my treasure?"

He looked into the distance and saw Nangong Li. He shouted, "Return the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to me, and we can rest easy. If you don't, don't blame me for being impolite."

Ran Deng smiled and said, "Treasures are obtained by those with deep blessings. The future of this pearl is arranged by fate. Your blessings and wisdom are not enough to suppress it. From now on, it will have nothing to do with you, so don't be delusional."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Zhao Gongming, enraged to the point of despair, laughed and said no more. His aura suddenly erupted, like a flood bursting its banks, a celestial river bursting its dam, sweeping across the sky and crashing towards Randeng and Xiqi, as if the heavens and earth were about to collapse and be destroyed.

"Good! Good!"

With a light hand seal, the lamp emitted a golden light that completely blocked and isolated the aura, bringing peace to the world.

Even so, all living beings in the surrounding areas were alarmed. The mortals in Xiqi City were all pale-faced, staggering, terrified, and frightened by the aura just now.

With a loud shout, Zhao Gongming charged forward with a tiger, his aura overwhelming. The deer under Randeng's mount was no ordinary creature either; it was not alarmed by the tiger's roar, but its eyes gleamed as it led Randeng forward.

"Boom!"

The moment the two met, it was as if they had arrived at the beginning of time. Divine light blazed and enveloped them, and a terrifying aura swept in all directions. Finally, it was like a pillar of light that shot into the sky and shattered the clouds. The two also rose into the air and fought a great battle in the sky.

"This is the Great Luo Golden Immortal..."

The Jade Void Immortals watching the battle all sighed, their voices filled with bitterness.

They are only one step away from that level, but that one step is like an insurmountable chasm that they cannot cross no matter how hard they try.

As the saying goes: experts see the details, while laymen just watch the spectacle.

As everyone sighed with emotion, Yu Ding's eyes flashed as he stared intently at the two immortals battling in the sky, recording this rare battle data.

According to the classification of immortals in the prehistoric world given by his grandmaster, a Golden Immortal who has gathered the Three Flowers at the Top and the Five Qi in Harmony with the Origin can become a Great Luo Immortal by severing the Three Corpse Worms. A Great Luo Immortal who has severed the Three Corpses and then merged them with his own Dao Fruit to form a Great Dao is considered to have reached perfection, namely: Quasi-Saint.

From his perspective, Zhao Gongming had severed one of his three corpses, while Randeng had severed three. But in the same realm of the Great Luo, who was weaker than whom?

As is well known, in the battles of the prehistoric era, magical artifacts often played a decisive role.

For example... right now!
Boom——

As a burst of light, like the explosion of the sun, illuminated the heavens and earth, the two passed each other and rushed off to the side.

hold head high!
Zhao Gongming seized the opportunity, made a hand seal, and a dragon's roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth. Two golden dragons, shaking their heads and wagging their tails, rushed out from the scissors, spewing clouds and mist, surrounded by golden glow, and crossed together, slashing down at Ran Deng.

"not good!"

Ran Deng felt a chill rush straight to his head. Without thinking, he turned and transformed into a streak of light, flashing to the side.

He ran fast, but his mount suffered the consequences. The two golden dragons swept past in a flash, and his deer, unable to dodge in time, was cut in two from the middle, its soul also shattered.

Blood splattered, and the deer, split in two, fell to the ground, its blood staining the earth red. After being struck by this celestial treasure, it lay dead with its eyes wide open.

"The Golden Dragon Scissors?!"

Taiyi Zhenren exclaimed in surprise, and Yu Ding pretended to be greatly alarmed, saying, "Oh no, Master is in big trouble."

Guang Chengzi said solemnly, “Legend has it that these scissors were made by two dragons that absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon. They rise and fall in the air, protected by auspicious clouds. No matter if you are a Taoist immortal or anything else, you will be cut in two with one snip.”

The others who witnessed this scene also paled, and felt a chill run down their spines.

"Oh, don't be afraid, don't be afraid!"

Suddenly, everyone heard the cry of a crane and looked in the direction of the sound.

The bald-headed crane was huddled next to Huang Long, trembling, clearly frightened. It slowly returned to normal after Huang Long comforted it.

Well, it was really rude of Ran Deng to abandon his mount and run away just now, and it must have hurt his mount's feelings too much!
All the immortals: "..."

Unlike Yu Xu's surprise and lesson, Wen Zhong from Yin Shang was extremely annoyed when his unexpected attack missed.

"Ah, General Xin!"

Tianxu reached out to Xin Huan, pointed to the fallen deer under Xin Huan's surprised gaze, and gestured. Xin Huan's eyes lit up, and she spread her wings and rushed to the front of the formation to bring the deer back.

Wen Zhong asked in surprise, "What does Junior Uncle need this for?"

"What use is it? This is a celestial deer, its entire body is a treasure, so what use do you think it is?"

Tianxu sighed at the waste and put the item away. He didn't have time to deal with it now, because there was a powerful enemy lurking in the shadows.

"Oh dear, they beat us to it."

After calming his mount, Huanglong returned to Yu Ding and Taiyi's side and saw the deer being picked up, so he stomped his foot in frustration.

Everyone thought that Huanglong was also affectionate towards these mounts, but Yu Ding just scoffed and said, "Affectionate my foot!"

Huanglong licked his lips and transmitted his voice to Yu Ding, "This thing is extremely nourishing. Taiyi has damaged his vital energy, so this is perfect. Why don't you go and snatch it back?"

Is it Taiyi or do you want to eat it...? Yu Ding rolled his eyes. You're such a pig-brained dragon! You snatched it back and are eating it in front of Randeng?
"Oh, what a pity!"

Zhao Gongming secretly regretted that his first strike had missed. The main point of the attack was to catch the enemy off guard, and if the first strike missed, it would be difficult to achieve any further success.

However, he still made a hand seal and pointed at the two golden dragons, which then slashed down at Randeng. Randeng dodged again, and with a loud boom, a mountain that couldn't dodge in time was cut in two.

Then Zhao Gongming used the Golden Dragon Scissors to launch a series of attacks. Randeng had no choice but to use the Qiankun Ruler to fight back. However, after several rounds, the light of his Qiankun Ruler was dimmed and its spiritual energy was greatly damaged. He hurriedly put it away with a pain in his heart and dodged in a sorry state.

Just as the lamp-lighter was preparing to make his escape...

Suddenly, a beam of sunlight shone down from the sky, and a figure came singing:

"Visiting the mysteries deep in the mist and clouds, I sit on the sandbank to wash away the dust of illusion."

With all emotions and desires worn away, fame and fortune are cast aside like flowing water, allowing for a carefree and leisurely life.

Seeking out an old hermit to fish together; seeking out a poet to compose verses together, we find joy in a world apart.

Zhao Gongming frowned and looked up to see a short Taoist priest wearing a fish-tail crown, dressed in a bright red robe, with an unusual appearance and long beard. Then another figure followed the short Taoist priest.

But then came a less flamboyant poet.

The sixth brother finally decided to come out... Tianxu glanced at Lu Ya and saw that Taixu was with him, and he smiled even more happily.

This seems to be their first meeting.

"What brings you two fellow Daoists here?"

Zhao Gongming patiently and politely replied that he did not want to make enemies everywhere unless necessary.

Lu Ya turned to Tai Xu and smiled, "Fellow Daoist, please go first!"

Taixu did not refuse: "I am a guest of Kunlun. There is an old house on the south side of the stone bridge. I am Qiankun Sanren of West Kunlun."

Qian... Lu Ya looked at Tai Xu beside him with some surprise, who was lying without even blinking. This behavior was somewhat unexpected.

Leaving aside the fact that he stole the two lines he originally planned, why did he even change his name? Is it because he was afraid of offending the Jie Sect by revealing his real name? Hmm, that must be it.

With this thought in mind, he felt relieved and pointed at Zhao Gongming, saying:
"My nature is like floating clouds, my will like the wind, drifting across the four seas without ever leaving a trace."

Only after cultivating oneself and attaining the Dao in the primordial state can one understand longevity and the principles of following the natural order.

Riding a blue phoenix and a white crane, I will not seek peaches of immortality or elixirs of longevity.
I will not go to Xuandu to worship Laozi, nor will I go to Yuxu Gate to make a promise.

I can roam freely among the mountains and rivers, and enjoy the island paradise at will.

Lu Ya, the hermit, personally arrived here; Zhao Gongming of Xiqi came to submit.