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

Chapter 562 Yu Ding: I don't want anything to happen to them (Happy New Year)
With Huanglong's support and Ziya's corroboration, Yu Ding was finally cleared of the "suspicion" that he was Ji Fa's master, and he should have been happy.

But who knew that Old Taiyi would find time to visit Guigu again...

Yu Ding felt that the old Taiyi was really bored. It was a waste that he and his several avatars had gone to so much trouble to mediate and help them resolve their calamities. They should really be allowed to take a trip through the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation.

After explaining the matter, Yu Ding, Huang Long, and Tai Yi were about to leave.

"Please wait a moment, fellow disciples."

Jiang Ziya hurriedly stopped the group, saying, "It's already the 21st today. Master Lu Ya said he would deal with Zhao Gongming for us on the 21st. Now that it's getting late, why hasn't Master Lu Ya returned yet?"

Yu Ding and the other two exchanged glances.

"Could it be that he overstated things, and his secret technique isn't as powerful as he claimed, so he's embarrassed to come?"

Huang Long scoffed, "It would be a huge joke if a dignified Grand Luo Golden Immortal were to be worshipped to death by Ziya. From now on, everyone might as well stop bothering with Qi cultivation and just practice this Seven Arrows of Nailhead Book. It's simple to operate and easy to learn..."

Taiyi looked up and frowned, saying, "Senior brother, stop talking nonsense."

Yu Ding shook his head and said, "What Senior Brother Huang Long said is true."

Taiyi exclaimed in astonishment, "Yu Ding, how could you also..."

Yu Ding looked up and met his gaze, saying, "Actually, Senior Brother Taiyi thought the same thing, but Senior Brother Huanglong said it out loud."

Taiyi had no reply and could only remain silent.

At the end of the Immortal Path lies the Primordial Chaos, an unparalleled realm that only six individuals throughout the entire primordial world have been able to reach.

That's a height that, from their current perspective, still feels like a mayfly gazing at the blue sky, a height they wouldn't even dare to entertain the slightest thought about.

Below the Hunyuan realm lies the Daluo realm, and of course he understands that Daluo Golden Immortals are not invincible.

Since their grandmaster transmitted the Dao of Immortality to the prehistoric world and it became the orthodox path of cultivation, the number of Great Luo Immortals who attained enlightenment at that time was like a geyser, with countless fish crossing the river, making it the golden age in the history of the prehistoric world.

Because the heavens were incomplete and the Dao was not perfect at that time, it was really easy to attain the Great Luo Dao. It's just a pity that they were born too late and missed that era.

Later, their grandmaster Hongjun merged with the Dao, and the six saints successively attained the Dao of Hunyuan, thus perfecting the Heavenly Dao. This is what made the path to the Great Luo difficult.

Many Great Luo Golden Immortals had perished in the past tribulations, but to be harmed by a secret technique used by someone who had not yet achieved immortality... he felt a little uneasy about it.

"Good brother..." Huang Long winked at Yu Ding, who was chiming in.

Taiyi glanced at the sky outside and said, "It's still early, Ziya, don't rush. Let's talk about it later. Since Brother Lu has spoken, I don't think he's a man of his word."

Jiang Ziya bowed and agreed.

Yu Ding, Huang Long, and Tai Yi returned to Lu Peng.

Commercial operation.

"what!"

A loud shout came from inside the central command tent. Wen Zhong stared intently at the messenger who had come to report and asked, "What did you just say?"

The soldier looked fearful and gritted his teeth as he cautiously said, "Just now, Master Zhang went out to fight the enemy, but he was... killed."

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhong felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. He collapsed onto the table in front of him, overwhelmed with grief, and pounded his chest as he cried out, "First there were the four from Nine Dragons Island, and now there are eleven of my uncles, including Lingya. They were enjoying a carefree life on the immortal island, but they died tragically to help me descend the mountain. How can I find peace in my heart? How can I find peace?"

His tears were not only for his teachers, but also for the pent-up frustration and sorrow in his heart.

The lineup of helpers he invited this time was undeniably strong, including the Ten Heavenly Lords who wielded the Ten Deadly Formations, and Zhao Gongming, the outer disciple of the Great Luo Golden Immortal...

But what was the result? The Ten Heavenly Kings died tragically, and even Zhao Gongming, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, turned into such a state after descending the mountain. What could he do now that things had developed like this? What else could he do?

Upon hearing this, his apprentice Ji Liyuqing quickly stepped forward to comfort him.

"I didn't expect Xiqi to go this far. Ran Deng and all twelve immortals have come to Xiqi. They have a lot of people and are very powerful. To be honest, I can't handle it all by myself."

Qiu Shou Xian looked grim and shook his head, saying, "To fight against Yu Xu, there is only one way now, which is to ask Senior Brother Duo Bao and Senior Sister Jin Ling to all come down the mountain together."

"Should we let Uncle-Master Duobao and the others go down the mountain together?" Wen Zhong was taken aback.

Qiu Shou Xian said in a deep voice, "That's right, this is the only way now."

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhong pondered and said, "But what about Grandmaster..."

Qiu Shou Xian sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and said, "How to get them to come is your problem. I will not take any further action until they arrive."

Wen Zhong: "..."

At this moment, high in the clouds.

Black Tiger hovered in the air, while Tianxu behind him looked somewhat troubled.

Zhao Gongming is much better off now than in the original Investiture of the Gods, but this improvement is limited to his being alive. He is still hit by the Seven Arrows of Nailhead, his primordial spirit is away and not returning, and he is in a deep sleep.

He was unsure whether he could persuade the Three Immortals after taking Zhao Gongming to the Three Immortals Island.

Yunxiao is the most rational and has no major problems, as is Qiongxiao, but Bixiao is straightforward and impulsive, and has two close friends who are very prejudiced against the Chan Sect.

Yunxiao had managed to persuade the two girls, but Bixiao was influenced by the words of Hanzhixian and Caiyunxianzi, and wouldn't listen to anything. Yunxiao was afraid she would do something foolish, so he followed her.

Even though she followed, the situation still spiraled out of her control...

After hesitating for a long time, Tianxu said, "Change course, let's go to Mount Emei!"

Trying to reason with a woman is the stupidest thing to do; blame those two good-for-nothings, Qiu Shou Xian and Ling Ya Xian.

Two powerful figures went to Jiang Ziya to snatch the Arrow Book but failed, and one of them even lost his life. They completely lost face.

With Ran Deng watching over things in Xiqi, Yu Ding couldn't very well offer help...

After much thought, he decided that it would be best to hide Zhao Gongming in Mount Emei so he could have a good sleep and pretend that he hadn't left the mountain. If all went well, he would wake up to find that the great calamity was over.

Of course, he also needed to consult with Yunxiao.

Black Tiger glanced back, then a gust of wind rose beneath his feet, and he galloped toward Mount Emei.

As we approached Mount Emei, we saw streaks of golden light on the mountain, accompanied by chattering and scurrying sounds, chasing away wolves, insects, tigers, leopards, and other ferocious beasts. Upon closer inspection, we realized they were monkeys.

"Could these mischievous monkeys be the animals raised by Zhao Gongming?"

Tianxu's eyes twitched as he looked at the monkey who had cultivated his Taoist skills and was chasing wild beasts everywhere.

But business was of utmost importance. He transformed into Zhao Gongming, rode a black tiger, and landed. Immediately, the children in the cave heard the noise and came out to investigate.

"Oh, it's the master back! What a mighty black tiger!"

The child asked with delight, showing no fear of the black tiger mount at all, his eyes sparkling with interest: "Is this Master's new mount?"

Zhao Gongming's eyes revealed a slightly strange look: "Yes."

The boy glanced to his left and right: "Where are my two senior brothers?"

Zhao Gongming said, "I was still helping Grand Tutor Wen outside. I was a little tired and came back first. Black Tiger can stay wherever it wants. Of course, it can also go into the mountains to teach those unruly monkeys a lesson."

The previously bored Black Tiger immediately perked up and became alert.

The boy scratched his head in confusion and asked, "But you really like those monkeys, don't you? You often feed them, don't you?"

Zhao Gongming: "...Then forget it."

The kind of person you raise determines the kind of monkey you raise!

It seems there's a huge difference between the domesticated animals raised by Yu Ding and the free-range animals raised by Zhao Gongming.

Zhao Gongming entered the cave without looking back, and Black Tiger's spirits, which had just been lifted, immediately drooped again.

Inside the cave, Tianxu revealed his true form and placed the fast-sleeping Zhao Gongming on the cloud bed.

Immediately, thunderous snoring filled the cave!

"Snoring is bad enough, but there's an echo too..." Tianxu's lips twitched. He was about to send a message to Yunxiao when he suddenly heard a sound. He went invisible and saw Tong'er anxiously asking, "Master, why is there thunder in the cave?"

He looked strange as soon as he entered, but when he saw that it was Zhao Gongming, he breathed a sigh of relief and left.

"How strange, why is Master sleeping too..." the boy muttered.

Only after Tong'er left did Tianxu take out his 'Primordial Brand Phone', but he didn't dare to turn on the video call. Instead, he started editing a message for Yunxiao.

However, he was a little unsure how to explain this matter, since he was not Yu Ding and his relationship with these three senior sisters was only slightly closer than that with his fellow disciples.

Tianxu: Senior Sister Yunxiao, are you there?
Yunxiao: What's wrong?

Tianxu carefully edited, writing and deleting repeatedly, before finally saying: "Senior Brother Zhao has gone down the mountain to help Wen Zhong."

Yunxiao: I know
Tianxu: ...What?
Yunxiao: Where are you now?

Tianxu had no choice but to tell Yunxiao about what happened at Mount Emei, after which there was no further news from him.

In no time, a white light shone in the cave and transformed into the sky.

Tianxu quickly stepped forward to greet her: Senior Sister!
Yunxiao nodded slightly and floated directly to the cloud bedside. Looking at the unconscious Zhao Gongming, his expression turned slightly serious: "What's wrong with you, brother?"

Tianxu quickly recounted what had happened in Xiqi.

"Lu Ya? The Seven Arrows of Nailhead?"

Yunxiao glanced at Zhao Gongming and sighed, "Brother, I have advised you time and time again not to cause trouble for yourself, but you just wouldn't listen. Do you think I don't know about the time you came to Sanxian Island to borrow the Golden Dragon Scissors from Bixiao?"

I knew then that you had encountered trouble down the mountain, and I thought that setbacks would bring you to your senses, but I never imagined…

"Wow, that's amazing..." Tianxu quickly said, "Senior sister, don't worry. I have a protective spell that I've already cast on senior brother. Nothing will happen to him."

Yunxiao turned around and asked, "How confident are you?"

Tianxu chuckled dryly, "Ninety percent... no, ten percent, this was secretly passed down to me by my master."

"Master..." She nodded slightly only after hearing Tongtian Yunxiao's name. She didn't trust Tianxu, but she absolutely trusted her master.

Tianxu looked at Zhao Gongming and said, "Let our senior brother get a good night's sleep now. Everything will be over when he wakes up. Don't tell Senior Sisters Qiongxiao and Bixiao about this yet, or they will definitely come down the mountain."

Even if Zhao Gongming hadn't died, given Bixiao's temper, she would still have sought justice for being ambushed, and even Yunxiao couldn't dissuade her.

Yunxiao gave a soft "Mmm": "I understand!"

Given Zhao Gongming's temperament, as long as he is awake, he would never stand by and watch his own family members be bullied.

This time I was lucky; I had the protective spell of Tianxu and came back alive. Otherwise, no one could have predicted what the consequences would have been.

The two silently watched Zhao Gongming.

Tianxu sighed, "It's a pity about Senior Brother Lingya and the others..."

"My master once said that the disciples of the Jie Sect were not allowed to go down the mountain. Those who went down the mountain would definitely be listed on the Investiture of the Gods. Fate had already been decided. They did not listen to my master's words, so they could not escape this calamity."

Yunxiao shook his head, saying very rationally, "Junior Brother, you...you might as well listen to my advice. It's best to go back and not get involved in these things, otherwise they will be your example."

"If I don't get involved, how can things be as good as yours..." Tianxu smiled and said, "I know."

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes; the matter between the Three Immortals and Old Zhao was far from over.

Meanwhile, Shen Gongbao was riding his tiger towards the Three Immortal Islands. His mount, the flying tiger, was panting heavily, its tongue lolling out and dripping with water, and it was constantly emitting low growls of dissatisfaction.

"Old...old buddy, I know you've been running around with me these past few days and it's been tiring, but...but hang in there a little longer."

Shen Gongbao stroked the tiger's head and laughed, "This...this is your mount's duty, isn't it? Wait...after we're done with this, I'll treat you to a special meal: three Immortal Spirit Deer and three bottles of Purple Qi Green Plum Pills..."

As he spoke, his mount, Flying Tiger, immediately began drooling, making it impossible to tell whether it was from exhaustion or craving.

This kid even uses his mount for PUA... A figure high in the clouds shook his head speechlessly: "Shen Gongbao, where are you going?"

Shen Gongbao suddenly looked up, paused for a moment, and then smiled: "Senior Brother Yuding?"

He did not doubt the authenticity of the jade tripod, because the feeling inside it was different from that of others.

Furthermore, he only doesn't stutter when speaking to Yu Ding, which is somewhat difficult to explain, but he can't stutter with anyone else.

Yu Ding moved swiftly and arrived in front of Shen Gongbao.

"Where are you going, senior brother?"

Shen Gongbao asked, then suddenly noticed the Three Immortals Island ahead and a knowing smile appeared on his face: "Senior brother comes to the Three Immortals Island quite often."

Before Yu Ding could answer, he chuckled to himself, "I must say, Senior Brother and the Three Immortal Maidens are quite a good match."

Yu Ding glared at him: "Also, don't talk nonsense. I am just a close friend of the fairies. If you have that kind of idea, then it is a huge misunderstanding."

"Understood, understood!" Shen Gongbao chuckled.

Yu Ding glanced at him: "Did you come to Three Immortals Island again to bring reinforcements for Wen Zhong?"

Shen Gongbao suddenly slapped his forehead in annoyance and said, "Oh dear, I forgot... I shouldn't have come here."

Yu Ding's lips twitched: "But you're already here."

Shen Gongbao: "...Then I'll take my leave?"

Yu Ding did not stop him. Looking at Shen Gongbao's back, he said word by word, "I am good friends with the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao, so I don't want anything to happen to them."

Shen Gongbao's body trembled slightly, and he waved his hand without turning his head: "Take care, Senior Brother."

What exactly is he after...? Yu Ding looked at Shen Gongbao and remained silent for a moment. His mount had become thin from all the travel and running around.

If it were the original Investiture of the Gods, I would believe it if it were a rivalry with Jiang Ziya. But here, his relationship with Jiang Ziya is so good, that friendship... bond shouldn't be so fragile.

Or is he an undercover agent carrying out a special mission...? Yu Ding shook his head. This can only be discussed later.

He turned to look at the Three Immortal Islands.

Zhao Gongming is alive, Yunxiao knows the truth, and he even managed to stop Shen Gongbao. There shouldn't be any problems now... right?

If the Three Immortals of Sanxiao don't descend the mountain, they won't set up the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation. As long as the Yellow River Formation doesn't involve the Twelve Golden Immortals, there won't be any problems. If they're alright, then the Three Immortals will be fine too...

As for the account "Lu Ya", well, he thought it was pretty good and could keep it for his own use.

However, it's better to disappear for a while, otherwise, if the Burning Lamp and the Twelve Immortals appear, they will definitely make Lu Ya kill Zhao Gongming.

Inside the cave, Qiongxiao lay on a recliner with a cup of warm tea in her hands, her expression serene, feeling that life was peaceful and idyllic.

Bixiao yawned listlessly; being unable to go out felt as boring as being in prison.

He couldn't listen to music in brothels, couldn't wander the mortal world, couldn't walk Yang Lao Er's dog at the mouth of the Guanjiang River, couldn't...

Suddenly, on a whim, she casually did some calculations with her fingers, her expression changed drastically, she sat up abruptly, did another calculation, and her face turned pale: "Oh no!"

Qiongxiao, holding her cup, smiled and took a small sip, saying, "What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss?"

Bixiao looked at her: "Second sister, something happened to eldest brother."

Upon hearing this, Qiongxiao suddenly opened her eyes, and the cup in her hand fell to the ground with a thud.

Tea spilled all over the floor, but the cup didn't break.

Outside the island, the glowing figure of Yu Ding began to dissipate with the wind from its feet.

When it reached his waist, Yu Ding's expression changed. He looked towards the Three Immortal Islands and sighed inwardly, "The boomerang is here!"

As he had told others before, doing things against the will of Heaven is bound to be unsuccessful.

Fortunately, he was mentally prepared for this.

P.S.: Happy New Year everyone! Ahhh, I originally wanted to use this chapter to say goodbye to 2024, but I've been taking medication lately and my writing efficiency is so bad... Oh my god, I've been writing this stuff from 21 to 25. I'm going to go stand against the wall and reflect on my actions (self-isolation).