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

Chapter 94 The Beginning of the Investiture of the Gods

Yu Ding and Tai Yi gently shook their heads.

"nor……"

Chi Jingzi looked at Guang Chengzi with a strange expression. Dao Xing Tianzun walked over and frowned, saying, "Even Senior Brother Yu Ding couldn't kill him?"

Everyone else turned to look.

No, how do you all think that you alone can sever the three corpses?
Yu Ding shrugged: "No!"

Guang Chengzi murmured, "This shouldn't be..."

Yu Ding looked at Taiyi and the other person with a puzzled expression.

"what happened?"

Yu Ding pulled Huang Long aside.

Huanglong whispered, "Before you came, the other fellow disciples all said that you were the one among us who had a good chance of being the first to sever the Three Corpses and achieve the Great Luo Realm."

"Who said that..." Yu Ding was furious, his gaze sweeping across the crowd: "Who spread this news?"

Isn't this just praising him to death?

Huang Long shrugged: "I don't know!"

Taiyi glanced around and found that the twelve immortal leaders had basically all arrived, but without exception, they all looked somewhat dejected.

The result is self-evident.

"It seems my junior brother was right."

Taiyi looked at Yuding with a strange expression: "This time we've basically..."

completely annihilated!

He suspected that Yu Ding had a problem with his mouth.

Yu Ding looked around and spotted a Taoist priest in a white robe with a puffed-out forehead, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom.

The Old Man of the South Pole, the God of Longevity... Yu Ding thought of these two nicknames.

And so everyone waited at Yuxu Palace for several days.

Celestial music filled the sky that day, and golden flowers, brilliant and crystalline, bloomed continuously.

A dazzling golden tunnel descended straight down from the sky.

Immediately afterwards, a nine-dragon sandalwood chariot suddenly appeared in the golden passage, carrying a figure radiating holy light.

"Welcome, Master!"

The twelve Golden Immortals all bowed down in unison.

"come in!"

As soon as Yuanshi spoke, everyone felt as if they had been in the Jade Void Palace in a flash.

Yuanshi reappeared on the central throne.

Yu Xu Palace... Yu Ding looked around.

Perhaps it was because his cultivation level had improved, but when he returned here, he found that the scenery was somewhat different from the first time.

At the top of the Jade Void Palace, countless stars seemed to be in motion, encompassing all things in the universe, so captivating that one's mind would be drawn in at a glance.

His master was there, but he gave off an aura of vastness and boundlessness, radiating the power of creation from nothingness...

Yu Ding stared at the hazy figure, unable to describe his feelings. But one thing was certain: in his eyes, this master seemed increasingly majestic and unfathomable.

Then the twelve people stood in two rows.

Yuanshi raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over each of his disciples.

Everyone kept their eyes down, their noses closed, their minds blank.

In order to eliminate the three corpses, the master gave them a special sermon, but they still couldn't get rid of them. At this moment, no one dared to speak up and risk bad luck.

"As expected, we still couldn't eliminate them," Yuanshi said.

Everyone tensed up and quickly knelt down, saying, "Please punish us, Master!"

"So be it, fate has already been decided, and we cannot force it."

Yuanshi shook his head: "Do you know what your grandmaster summoned me to do?"

The group looked at each other, somewhat bewildered.

"The paths of immortals and mortals are vast, and the paths of gods and ghosts are different; without severing the three corpses, one will inevitably face the calamity 1,500 years from now; without transcending the Yang God, one will find it difficult to keep the appointment with the Three Thousand Jade Pools."

Yuanshi said, "For 1,500 years, you have failed to sever your three corpses, and have been afflicted by the calamities of the mortal world, facing death and punishment. And you have just happened to coincide with this great calamity of heaven and earth."

This calamity is due to your transgressions, you immortals; it is your very tribulation.

"A calamity for the gods?" The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment.

"In the past, your grandmaster commanded me, along with your senior uncle and senior master, to spread the Dao throughout the Three Realms and enlighten all living beings."

Yuanshi said, “Although you have heard of the ultimate truth and have the intention to cultivate it, you have not yet rid yourselves of greed and ignorance, nor have you eliminated anger. The accumulated sins of the past have led to this calamity.”

Yu Ding: "..."

So this is a major purge of the sins committed by the gods of the three religions in the past?

"Furthermore, the Heavenly Court is in need of talent, and your grandmaster bestowed upon us the Investiture of the Gods, ordering the three religions to discuss and compile the eight categories of the Zhou Tian Zheng Shen (Three Hundred and Sixty-Five True Gods)."

Yuanshi said, "This calamity will be used to test your karmic roots and conduct. Those with deep blessings and karmic connections can continue to enjoy the path of immortality; those with slightly lesser karmic roots and conduct will be appointed gods by Heaven and attain divine status; and those with shallow karmic roots and conduct will re-enter the cycle of reincarnation and return to the human realm..."

This is the true calamity of the Investiture of the Gods... Yu Ding suddenly realized.

Compared to the calamity of the Twelve Golden Immortals, the Investiture of the Gods was the real highlight, because it involved a much wider range, including not only the immortals of the three religions, but also humans and demons...

Wait, the Tribulation of the Gods!
Yu Ding suddenly became serious. He seemed to have confused something before, that is, the tribulation of the Twelve Golden Immortals and the tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods were not the same thing.

He didn't face a calamity of slaughter, but a calamity targeting immortals—doesn't that mean he still couldn't escape the net?

The others also looked rather grim.

The calamity of killing means that one must kill someone to complete the calamity, but the way of heaven is very fair. Those who kill will always be killed. Therefore, entering the calamity means that there is a risk of being killed.

In addition, there is this divine calamity, which means that two calamities have collided.

Just as everyone was feeling down, suddenly, a purple aura appeared from the east, stretching for 30,000 miles beyond the Kunlun Mountains, accompanied by ethereal celestial music.

"Your senior master has arrived."

Yuanshi raised his eyes and said, "Go and greet them!"

"Yes!" When the group arrived outside the Jade Void Palace, they saw celestial music playing in the air, a strange fragrance wafting through the air, and purple mist spreading everywhere.

"Born in the past and aged later, he borrowed the form of Li to obtain his name."

He once worshipped Hongjun to cultivate morality, only then did he realize that one primordial energy transforms into the Three Pure Ones.

In the distance, someone was seen singing as they approached. A sage sat atop a green ox with white horns, dressed in a white robe, with white hair and beard, and exuding the serene and inactive yin-yang principles.

A Taoist priest led the ox down.

"Greetings, Senior Uncle!"

Everyone quickly bowed in greeting.

Tai Chi originates from Wuji, is the source of movement and stillness, and is the mother of Yin and Yang... Looking at the Daoist aura emanating from his senior master, Yu Ding naturally recalled that set of boxing techniques and suddenly had an epiphany.

"Get up!"

With a flick of his sleeve, the Celestial Venerable of Morality smiled and then let out a soft exclamation as he watched his fellow disciples' gazes suddenly fall upon the jade cauldron.

Everyone looked at the jade cauldron and were taken aback.

Seriously? What have you realized this time?

Now, Yu Ding has long since become a true immortal. The boxing techniques from his previous life are nothing but child's play to him, but they have given him the initial framework.

At this moment, he continued to refine that fist technique, transcending its scope and gradually evolving it into a supernatural power… The Yin and Yang energies began to flow naturally. Last time, Guang Chengzi's Yin-Yang Sword Dao had already given him some inspiration, and now, seeing his master, a sage…

After a long while, Yu Ding let out a long breath, the light in his eyes slowly dimmed, and when he came to his senses, he saw that all his fellow disciples were staring at him in astonishment.

"What a fine jade tripod! It always knows how to show off in front of its teachers..." Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, stared at the jade tripod with a glint in his eyes and a gloomy expression.

"Not bad!"

The old man dismounted from the green ox and gracefully headed towards the Jade Void Palace. He arrived at the Jade Cauldron and smiled slightly. The others quickly followed.

"Junior brother, what have you realized?" Taiyi asked with a strange expression.

Yu Ding chuckled softly, "A divine power!"

"When will we get to see it?" Taiyi asked, somewhat curious.

Yu Ding smiled slightly: "There will be an opportunity."

He glanced at the Taoist priest who was standing there motionless, leading the blue ox, and said, "Senior Brother Xuandu, let's go in together!"

Grand Master Xuandu smiled slightly: "No need, I will stay here and watch over Master's mount."

Yu Ding smiled and expressed his goodwill, then waited outside for the two teachers to talk.

Legend has it that this Grand Master Xuandu was among the first group of humans to appear. His unwavering pursuit of the Dao led to him being accepted as a disciple by that senior master.

Many people say that the Chan sect has a high entry barrier.

Look at the Renjiao and Chanjiao sects; their entry requirements are already quite low, right?
"Junior Brother Yu Ding has excellent comprehension!" Xuan Du smiled.

Inside the Jade Void Palace, the Celestial Venerable of Morality sat cross-legged in mid-air, alongside the Primordial Beginning.

"Senior Brother!" Yuanshi nodded slightly: "The great calamity of the immortals has begun. We disciples have broken the precepts. The three religions shall jointly discuss the Investiture of the Gods..."

The Celestial Venerable of Morality said, "In that case, let us go to Biyou Palace to find Junior Brother Tongtian!"

Yuan Shi nodded: "That's exactly what I meant."

The Celestial Venerable of Morality, along with his disciple Xuandu, and the Primordial Lord, along with his twelve disciples, headed to Biyou Palace.

The golden road stretched out, and the purple aura extended for miles. In no time, the group arrived at the Eastern Sea Azure Swimming Sacred Realm.

Inside Biyou Palace, Tongtian was giving a sermon to his disciples.

Suddenly, he looked up and gazed into the distance.

"Master, what's wrong?" asked the Holy Mother Wudang.

Tongtian gracefully descended from mid-air and said, "Your two senior uncles have arrived; please come with me to greet them!"

As everyone emerged, Tongtian glanced at Yuanshi and said with a forced smile, "What wind blew my two senior brothers here to me?"

Yuanshi glanced at him: "The winds of the Great Calamity!"

Here we go again… Yu Ding glanced at the two division commanders, then secretly rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

Suddenly, Yu Ding seemed to sense something and looked up to see Gui Ling Shengmu, Wu Dang Shengmu, and other disciples staring at him.

"Junior brother, why are they staring at you?"

Taiyi raised an eyebrow: "Tell me honestly, what did you do here last time?"

“They think I’m good-looking,” Yu Ding said calmly.

The Celestial Venerable of Morality shook his head slightly, somewhat helplessly: "Alright, my two junior brothers, the great calamity has begun. We disciples have broken the precepts. The important matter is more important."

"Come in and let's talk!"

Tongtian led the two into Biyou Palace, while the other disciples had no choice but to wait outside.

Soon, most of the day had passed.

Yu Ding suddenly walked to the side, took out a communication scroll, and saw that it contained:
[Senior brothers, where are you all?]

With a wave of his sleeve, Yu Ding channeled his magic: "Where is Biyou Palace?!"

Heavenly Court, Tongming Hall.

Haotian frowned as he stared at the scroll spread out before him, deep in thought.

What are you doing at Biyou Palace?
He was about to ask, but he was afraid of giving himself away. Fortunately, someone asked the question soon enough.

The great calamity of heaven and earth has begun. This calamity is aimed at the gods. Because the Heavenly Court has no one to use, the Heavenly Emperor wants to find us to take the blame.

Therefore, our Grandmaster instructed the three religions to jointly discuss the Investiture of the Gods, creating eight departments and 365 divine positions for the Heavenly Court to serve that troublesome Heavenly Emperor!

Another immortal replied.

Troublesome Heavenly Emperor… Haotian’s forehead creased with annoyance.

He just doesn't want to be the Heavenly Emperor; he just wants to go fishing. What bad intentions could he possibly have?

It can be confirmed that the one asking the question is Yun Zhongzi.

So who is it that finds him troublesome?
Judging from the conversation, this must be one of the Twelve Golden Immortals... Haotian's eyes flashed, and the range suddenly narrowed down a lot.

Furthermore... the Daoist Ancestor actually wanted the three religions to jointly discuss the Investiture of the Gods?
Haotian was struck dumb. His previous reason was that Dao Ancestor, you made me the Heavenly Emperor, but the three sects under your command do not listen to me and do not respect me. It is very difficult for me to be the Heavenly Emperor who has no one to rely on!
Or, Dao Ancestor, why don't you... replace the Heavenly Emperor?
But if the immortals of the three religions enter the Heavenly Court to serve him, what reason would he have not to become the Heavenly Emperor?
Haotian fell into deep thought. The Dao Ancestor was indeed the Dao Ancestor. He shut down Haotian's reasons with just a few words. Haotian's path to becoming Emperor was long and uncertain.

Speaking of which, what is that nephew doing?

【A calamity for the immortals?】 Yun Zhongzi was taken aback.

Yu Ding put away the scroll, his expression turning slightly somber.

With the three religions jointly discussing the Investiture of the Gods, this legendary catastrophe slowly began.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side, Yang Jian, accompanied by his divine eagle and divine dog, was traveling in the mortal realm in search of Peach Mountain.

Then he saw a book in the human world.

"The Story of a Mother's Miraculous Rescue"?

Yang Jian casually glanced at it, then his expression immediately darkened. The identity of Yao Ji, the protagonist of this story, was self-evident.

"Who wrote this!" Yang Jian's face turned ugly.

This is his most painful memory. His mother violated the heavenly law again, and now it has been written down and made public. He must not let his mother be scorned by the world.

This author's intentions are...

"Alas, those two poor children, I wonder if they can escape the pursuers and rescue their mother!"

Not far away, someone was walking and talking while holding a jade book.

Huh? Yang Jian was taken aback, and after listening carefully, his expression turned strange.

Strangely, many people who read this book did not condemn his mother for violating the divine law; instead, they praised her courage to defy it, were moved by their love, and sympathized with their family…

"This..." Yang Jian looked at the jade book with some confusion.

"What, young master? You've already read this volume, but unfortunately the next volume hasn't come out yet."

The vendor chuckled, "If you can't wait, you can check out other authors' versions of 'The Legend of the White Dragon' and 'Dream of the Golden Chamber'..."

Yang Jian's face darkened, he waved his hand and quickly left.

Even if you find Momoyama, it won't help.

Suddenly, a voice rang in Yang Jian's mind.

Yang Jian turned around abruptly, looked around, and seeing nothing unusual, asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"

"There is a seal formed by the Heavenly Laws on Peach Mountain. Not to mention a mere True Immortal like you, even a Golden Immortal cannot break it."

"Then how can I save my mother?" Yang Jian asked through gritted teeth.

"After Yu the Great tamed the floods, he left behind a divine axe that could split mountains. It possesses a sacred power that can split mountains. If you find it, you might still have a chance. Remember, remember..."

(End of this chapter)