Wet viviparity

Chapter 781 Secret Meeting, Flying Zhang Xian
Hearing the three disciples' shrill, triumphant laughter and their smug, arrogant demeanor, Shangzhen's expression grew increasingly grim.

If he hadn't made a great vow in his previous life to cultivate the seeds of small great vows in Buddhism and make all demons prosper and turn them from evil to good, how could he, the dignified leader of the demons, have been coerced by these three wicked and wicked disciples?

In the end, I was too greedy. Having obtained the supreme Buddha Dharma, I coveted its wondrous effects and the power to retain past wisdom through reincarnation. I wanted to use this Dharma to satisfy my ambitions, establish a sect of demons, and at worst, reincarnate again.

Little did he know that Baiqin Mountain had become an inescapable burden, constantly dragging him down.

Bai Qin Shang Zhen knew that no matter how much he despised his three disciples, with the protection of the Cloud and Rain Temple God, he still had to endure it and get through this calamity together.

"The principle of 'courtesy before force' has existed since ancient times."

Since he rose to power, Master Lingxu has been domineering and arrogant. The more courteous he is, the greater the price I will have to pay if I refuse.

"What's there to be afraid of? Master can refuse the invitation and not go. At this time of year, we're not afraid of him coming to our door." The long-faced man waved his hand dismissively.

"hehe!"

The fat man laughed a few times and said, "Brother, Master isn't on our side. Refusing the monk's invitation is tantamount to him being in the same boat as us. He's so precious, how could he possibly get on our pirate ship?"

"What kind of pirate ship is this? Is there any ship in the world bigger than the Cloud and Rain Temple?!"

The last one said earnestly, "Master, Yunyu Temple can withstand great storms. If you were to go to the temple, you would surely become a demon god. Not to mention being on par with the Four Fiends, you would be second only to them. We could also benefit from your glory."

"Ha ha!"

Shangzhen was amused by the appearance of his three disciples and pointed at them, saying, "Foolish things, if I ever really enter the temple, then the three of you will surely die."

The three disciples looked grim, but dared not refute these words.

"Alright, we are not on the same page, but since Hundred Birds Mountain is the place where I made my vow, I cannot abandon it lightly, so I have temporarily colluded with you."

"Since Master has made up his mind, let's wait for him to return before we discuss it further."

"Come back?" Shangzhen shook his head, his face full of disdain, and said, "You are all so stupid that you don't even realize it. After I attend this ceremony, will I even have a chance to come back?!"

"How is that possible?" The long-faced man was stunned for a moment, then understood what Baiqin Shangzhen meant and said in astonishment, "He is a Taoist priest from Taiping Mountain, one of the leading figures in the orthodox sect. How could he kill his master during the apprenticeship ceremony?"

The fat man felt a chill run down his spine when he thought of the deep-seated malice and murderous intent behind this apprenticeship ceremony. He shook his head and said, "It's not that bad, it's not that bad. Although I'm not well-educated, I know that this is a matter of great righteousness."

"When you get to my age, you'll know that living a long life allows you to witness anything that seems impossible."

"The Hundred Birds True Man said quietly."

Finally, the man said thoughtfully, "Although it is possible, it is not very likely. If I were Master Lingxu, the reputation I have cultivated over these decades would be too precious to be exchanged for my master's life."

The apprenticeship ceremony is held in full view of everyone, so one must be extremely respectful. However, once the ceremony is over, or even if the master leaves the ceremony for even a moment, misfortune could befall them.

The Immortal of a Hundred Birds nodded slightly. His three disciples were finally getting to the point, so he asked, "Disciples, tell me, who is there who can eliminate me?"

"A local master!"

"The long-faced man said. The fat man replied solemnly, "Yes, Zhang Xiaoyuan, the Flying Immortal."

The last one said, "Dinghai Mo Lengcui Mountain."

Upon hearing these three names, even the Hundred Birds Immortal, who prided himself on being a true demon beyond the world, had to restrain his arrogance and said, "These three, individually speaking, are indeed my lifelong rivals, especially the Flying Immortal Zhang, whose foundation is extraordinary and who is suspected to be a divine reincarnation."

Since being expelled and sent to the two northern states, he has had a constant stream of opportunities. It's as if he has been freed from his shackles, and he roams freely. He even dares to frequently visit the realm of the ancient demon king in the North Sea, where he accumulates merit.

According to what your eldest uncle heard when he went to Heaven to report for duty, both the Northern and Southern Saints intend to bestow upon this person a high-ranking position as a Spirit Official. He is a future True Immortal appointed by imperial decree, and thus the name "Flying Immortal Zhang" has been spread ahead of time.

The fat man, no longer looking foolish, said with a slightly worried expression, "According to the God Lord, this Flying Immortal's physical body has reached the fifth level of the Dao of Elixir, and he also possesses a spiritual treasure called 'Crop Moon Wall.' Now, many people in the Upper Mansion are plotting to bring this person back."

Now it is certain that this person is not just a suspected Divine Transformation Tribulation, but the Divine Transformation Tribulation himself.

His current cultivation level isn't experiencing a sudden surge, but rather a return to his original level. In the future, his cultivation will rise even more incredibleally until he returns to where he truly belongs. The Divine Lord also believes this person is a major variable in this calamity.

"Judging from this, Master, you should stay obediently in the nunnery."

Even if it means being labeled a heretic within the temple, it's better to live a wretched life than to die a glorious death.

"Yes! Master, you are well-read and highly skilled, but you cannot guarantee that you will be reincarnated again. The method of cultivating the seed of the small great vow can still ensure that your spirit will not be obscured."

The three apprentices spoke one after another.

"Rest assured, everyone. Now that I have made up my mind, I will make all the necessary preparations. The local master, Fei Zhangxian, and Leng Cuishan will not make a move against me. The remaining people are not a concern."

The reason I called you here is to ask you to invite the Crying Ancestor and the Horse King God.

Back when the ancient and ferocious "Kan Shui Xuan Ying" was born from Fanlang Mountain, they had quite a bit of a falling out with Master Lingxu in Jiheng Mountain. If you go and invite them over, they will definitely be happy to cause trouble for Master Lingxu.

Remember, the minor deity of the Horse King in the Cave of Ten Thousand Deaths on Mount Ximang must be invited with my Hundred Birds Spiritual Inspiration Divination as a token of gratitude.

With this guarantee, I then stimulated my demonic body with the power of my secret cultivation, sacrificing forty years of accumulated cultivation to temporarily enter the Transformation Realm. Although it didn't reach the level of perfection of the top five of the nine Transformations in my previous life, it was still enough to give Master Lingxu face.

"Why didn't you say so earlier, Master? I really thought you had a brilliant plan. It turns out you were worried that you weren't sure of the situation and wanted to find someone to keep things under control for you."

"Indeed, after all that talk, we've finally gotten to the point."

The three disciples were well aware that their master, Baiqin Shangzhen, was ultimately not on the same side as them, so they spoke without much restraint, given the many unsavory things that had happened between them.

Back then on Hundred Birds Mountain, the master slew thirty-nine demons who were outside, half of whom he had painstakingly cultivated.

However, just because of a word of advice from his senior brother, the Martial Ape Master, before his tribulation, he personally slaughtered everyone on Hundred Birds Mountain.

If it weren't for their grand vows, which required the three of them—who were just beginning to gain intelligence and posed no threat at the time—to serve as symbolic markers of Hundred Birds Mountain, the place where the vows were made, how could they have survived to this day?

Of course, they lived up to expectations, transforming Hundred Birds Mountain into a mountain gate of demons and evil spirits, making it even more difficult to fulfill their master's great oath, in order to repay their master's kindness in sparing their lives back then.

(End of this chapter)