People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

Chapter 347 The unreasonable immortal of the Chan Sect wants to kill Shi Ji as a sacrifice for the Investiture of the Gods!
Skull Mountain, outside the Cave of Bones.

As agreed, Li Jing and his wife brought Nezha here to apologize.

Perhaps due to Taiyi Zhenren's lack of discipline, Nezha, despite his unruly nature, was not as morally ambiguous or unwilling to correct his mistakes as later legends suggest.

Otherwise, how could he possibly cooperate if Yin Shiniang locked him up every few days?
After learning that his arrow had nearly killed Biyun Tongzi, Nezha realized that he had caused trouble again.

Although he couldn't understand why an arrow he shot into the sky would inexplicably fly to Skull Mountain.

But he also understood that it was indeed his fault. He did not try to make excuses, but instead hung his head and followed Li Jing and Yin Shiniang to Skull Mountain.

After listening to Li Jing's words, Shi Ji frowned slightly.

If what Nezha said is untrue, and that he didn't shoot the arrow into the sky, but rather accidentally aimed it in the direction of Skull Mountain, causing the Heaven-Shaking Arrow to almost kill Biyun Tongzi, then it could be considered an accident.

After all, Chen Tang Pass and Skull Mountain are far apart. Even if Nezha has the cultivation of a Golden Immortal, it is impossible for him to be in Chen Tang Pass and yet be able to lock onto Bi Yun Tong Zi in Skull Mountain.

But if what Nezha said is true, and he really did shoot that arrow into the sky, then something is not right.

Either someone is interfering and trying to use Nezha to defeat Biyun Tongzi.

The problem is that Biyun Tongzi is just a boy from Shiji. He spends most of his time in Skull Mountain, rarely interacts with people, and has not caused any harm. So who would go to such lengths?
Even if the person hiding in the shadows is Shi Ji's enemy, they wouldn't do something so despicable.

Alternatively, the arrow shot by Nezha was affected by the calamity energy and intersected with the fate of Biyun Tongzi, thus locking Biyun Tongzi off course and ultimately flying into Skull Mountain.

Regardless of the reason, it's not good news for Shi Ji.

If it's the former, it means there's a mastermind behind it all plotting something.

If it is the latter, it means that Biyun Tongzi is destined to suffer this calamity, and even Shiji may have already been affected by the great calamity.

After much deliberation, Shi Ji abandoned the idea of ​​making things too difficult for Nezha, since Biyun Tongzi was only slightly frightened anyway.

If one punishes Nezha severely for the sake of momentary pleasure, thus putting oneself in a passive position, it would be a losing proposition.

Shi Ji's gaze swept over Li Jing and the other two, finally settling on Nezha, and she said in a deep voice:
"There may be other hidden reasons for this matter, but it was caused by you after all. If you hadn't drawn your bow and shot the arrow, none of this would have happened. That's undeniable."

"If you make a mistake, you should be punished; this is a principle that has existed since ancient times."

"Considering your young age and the fact that you did not do it intentionally, I will not make things difficult for you. All I ask is that you stay in my Skull Mountain and work on the earth's veins for me for 30,000 years. Do you have any objections?"

The punishment Shi Ji received was quite minor; it was merely a formality and did not involve any real punishment.

Li Jing and Yin Shiniang were not ignorant mortals. Every year, a large number of humans, along with the celestial gods and immortals of the Heavenly Court, participated in the work of sorting out the earth's veins.

They naturally knew that simply sorting out the earth's veins was hardly a punishment.

As for 30,000 years, that's not a problem either. They've already become immortals and can easily live for hundreds of thousands or millions of years. 30,000 years is just a matter of going into seclusion.

They breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Shi Ji's words.

Yin Shiniang punched Nezha on the head, bowed to Shiji, and respectfully said:

"We are the same..."

However, no sooner had Yin Shiniang spoken than a mocking laugh echoed from the horizon.

"Wait a minute!"

As the voice faded, a powerful pressure descended upon Skull Mountain, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Even Shi Ji, a Taiyi Golden Immortal, felt immense pressure.

"Da Luo..."

Shi Ji knew that someone capable of releasing such pressure could not possibly be just a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Moreover, within this oppressive aura, she sensed a familiar presence, as if she had seen it somewhere before.

Before she could think any further, a Taoist priest dressed in a Tai Chi robe, wearing a lotus crown and holding a whisk appeared out of thin air beside Nezha.

“I am Taiyi of the Chan Sect. Nezha is my disciple, a third-generation disciple of the Chan Sect. What right do you, a mere innate stone spirit, have to punish a disciple of my Chan Sect?”

This person was none other than Taiyi Zhenren. His expression was arrogant, and he did not take Shiji, an outer disciple of the Jie Sect, seriously at all.

Or rather, it was precisely because Shiji was an outer disciple of the Jie Sect that he was so arrogant.

The disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect have always disliked each other, and minor conflicts have been frequent.

Because of Yuanshi Tianzun, the disciples of the Chan Sect felt that the disciples of the Jie Sect were just skin-and-tear armor-wearing, moisture-born, egg-and-creation beings, and were not worthy of being their fellow disciples.

The disciples of the Jie Sect felt that the disciples of the Chan Sect were all hypocrites, saying that the Jie Sect was a mixed bag and that they were committing murder.

In the end, they still killed other living beings for the sake of opportunities, and they were not worthy of the title of Golden Immortal of Fortune and Virtue at all.

Over the years, the conflict between the two sides has intensified.

Especially after Bixiao and other Jiejiao immortals ascended to heaven to become righteous gods of the Heavenly Court, and descended to earth to become ghosts and gods of the underworld, gaining merit and washing away their karma, the conflict between the two sides intensified further.

The changes in Bixiao and other Jiejiao immortals were undoubtedly a slap in the face to the Chanjiao immortals.

Didn't you say that my Jie Sect is full of both good and bad people, burdened with karma, and unworthy of being called disciples of the Three Pure Ones?

Now, our Jie Sect immortals are blessed with merit, while your Chan Sect immortals are burdened with karma. Who is truly of mixed quality and unworthy of being disciples of the Three Pure Ones?

Taiyi Zhenren was also a celestial being in the Heavenly Court, but he was disliked in various ways and his merits were far greater than those of Bixiao and others.

Many immortals in Heaven are saying that the merits they are planning are just to help Yang Xuan. Some even say that the merits they are planning are just what Yang Xuan has already done.

It was precisely because of these reasons that Taiyi Zhenren disliked the disciples of the Jie Sect even more. If he happened to encounter a disciple of the Jie Sect, he would not give him a friendly look.

Now that Shiji wants to punish Nezha, it's no surprise that Taiyi Zhenren's attitude isn't much better.

Moreover, after receiving Li Jing's message, he realized something on his way to Skull Mountain.

Since the Investiture of the Gods is to settle the karmic debts owed by the Xuanmen, does that mean that as long as enough Xuanmen disciples die, the Investiture of the Gods can be successfully passed?
The principle behind their practice of taking disciples to ward off disasters is the same. By the same logic, wouldn't the immortals of the Chan Sect be safer if more disciples of the Jie Sect died?

As the saying goes, "Better to die a fellow Daoist than to die a poor one!"

When this great calamity is approaching and the aura of calamity arises, once the seeds of evil thoughts are sown, they will quickly take root and sprout.

When Taiyi Zhenren had this thought, he made up his mind.

Simply put, his appearance this time was to verify his idea that no matter what Shi Ji did, he would not cooperate.

However, Shiji was unaware of Taiyi Zhenren's plans, as were Li Jing and the others.

Upon hearing Taiyi Zhenren's words, Yin Shiniang frowned slightly and instinctively pulled Nezha to her side. "Daoist Master, Nezha was ultimately at fault and should be punished..."

Before she could finish speaking, Taiyi Zhenren waved his sleeve, silencing her completely. Li Jing was the same, and even Nezha was unable to utter a word.

"How dare you interfere when I am doing my work?"

Taiyi Zhenren glanced at Yin Shiniang, his expression growing increasingly arrogant.

“Now that Nezha has joined my Chan Sect, even if he has made mistakes, it should be dealt with by my Chan Sect. How can it be your place, a mere innate stone spirit, to punish him?”

"Besides..."

Taiyi Zhenren paused slightly, then gave a cold laugh.

"Nezha was born in accordance with destiny, and all his actions were in accordance with the will of Heaven. Biyun almost lost her life at Nezha's hands, which was his destined tribulation."

"Fellow Daoist should summon him and let Nezha finish him off with a sword strike. This would be an act in accordance with the will of Heaven!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Ji was stunned by the shameless words of Taiyi Zhenren.

According to Taiyi Zhenren, it would be the best fate for Biyun Tongzi to die at the hands of Nezha.

If Nezha's arrow had actually killed Biyun Tongzi, Taiyi Zhenren would not only not have punished him, but would have even applauded and rewarded him handsomely.

Such fallacies and heresies immediately enraged him, his face turning red with anger, his eyes burning with boundless fury, and he let out a cold snort.

"Good good!"

"I have long heard that the Chan sect is concerned with propriety and follows the mandate of heaven. So this is what 'propriety' means, and this is the method of 'following the mandate of heaven.' Seeing it today has truly broadened my horizons!"

"If you do not give me an explanation today, I will definitely ask my master for permission in the future, and bring my fellow disciples from the Jie Sect to your Qianyuan Mountain to demand an explanation!"

"statement?"

Taiyi Zhenren didn't care at all. He came here to cause trouble, so why would he care about Shiji's threat?

He glanced at Shi Ji with a contemptuous expression.

“The disciples of the Jie Sect are truly ignorant of etiquette. I am an immortal of the Chan Sect, a Great Golden Immortal. Everything I have said is reasonable.”

"It's one thing that you don't thank me for my guidance, but you're also so rude to me, even demanding an explanation from me. It's truly laughable."

"If this gets out, wouldn't we become a laughingstock and tarnish the reputation of the Three Pure Ones? They truly deserve to be punished!"

As he spoke, Taiyi Zhenren waved his whisk, and three thousand silver threads cascaded down like a waterfall, enveloping Shiji.

The attack was so fast that Shi Ji didn't even have time to react. The three thousand silver threads pierced towards Shi Ji like countless silver needles, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Although the difference between a Great Luo Golden Immortal and a Taiyi Golden Immortal is only one realm, the two are worlds apart.

Without powerful protective treasures, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal could kill a Taiyi Golden Immortal with a single, casual strike.

But just as the three thousand silver threads were about to strike Shi Ji, the cyan jade talisman in her arms suddenly released a dazzling red light, enveloping her body and blocking the three thousand silver threads.

Followed by.

Then a loud 'bang' was heard, and Shi Ji's body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the door of the White Bone Cave, smashing cracks into the door made of innate spiritual jade.

The red light on his body surface disappeared at this moment, and the jade talisman in his arms turned into dust and disappeared.

"He has some skills!"

Taiyi Zhenren smiled indifferently, then his face became even colder.

"Since you have such skill, yet you don't even understand this basic principle, it's no wonder you're on the list!"

Taiyi Zhenren roared and flew into the sky. He flicked his sleeve, and a golden shield composed of nine fiery dragons flew out from his sleeve.

This is none other than the most powerful spiritual treasure of the Taiyi Zhenren: the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover!
With the cultivation level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, dealing with a Taiyi Golden Immortal was already considered bullying the weak. Now, by bringing out this top-grade innate spiritual treasure, it was clear that they had no intention of leaving Shi Ji any chance of survival.

As soon as the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover flew out of Taiyi Zhenren's sleeve, it surged forth with endless crimson flames, transforming into nine ten-thousand-foot-long fire dragons in the air.

The fire dragon roared to the sky, as if it wanted to burn this world to ashes.

Followed by.

These nine fire dragons coiled and intertwined, transforming into a fire shield with a diameter of hundreds of millions of miles, enveloping the entire Skull Mountain.

These flames are all Samadhi True Fire. Within the fire shield, there is a rich Dao of Fire, which further enhances the power of these Samadhi True Fires.

If it were to fall into Skull Mountain, not only would all the creatures in the mountain turn to ashes, but even the entire Skull Mountain would be difficult to preserve.

"Old man Taiyi, you've gone too far!"

Shi Ji slowly rose to her feet, her long black hair cascading down her head, her delicate face filled with fury.

Unexpectedly, Master Taiyi was so shameless, not only turning the tables on her but also resorting to such deadly attacks.

Skull Mountain is Shi Ji's sacred site, and it is also related to her spiritual path, so she naturally cannot sit idly by and wait for her death.

Shi Ji's magical power surged, activating the protective array of Skull Mountain. Endless Yin Death Qi rose from beneath the earth, transforming into a layer of black mist that enveloped the protective array.

After driving Ma Yuan away, she changed the formation in Ma Yuan's cave and used these two large formations as the foundation to set up a protective formation covering Skull Mountain.

He originally intended to use it to prevent Ma Yuan from making a comeback, but Ma Yuan didn't get to use it. Instead, it came in handy on Taiyi Zhenren.

But that wasn't all. Shi Ji continued her actions, once again waving her sleeves to unleash all her magical treasures to jointly resist the slowly descending fire shield.

However, the gap between the two sides is simply too large.

The protective array of Skull Mountain only held out for a short while before being burned through by the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover.

Even magical treasures like the Bagua Cloud Light Cloak and the Tai'a Sword are unable to stop the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover; they can only provide slight obstruction.

Shi Ji was naturally aware of all this. From beginning to end, she never thought that she could block Taiyi Zhenren's Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover with her own strength alone.

All she's doing is stalling for time.

Shi Ji took out a jade talisman, activated the invocation technique, and bowed respectfully towards the direction of the sea of ​​blood.

"Homage to the Emperor of the Nine Heavens, the Supreme Ruler of Heaven, the Law Master of All Calamities, the God of Fortune and Destiny, the Ghost Emperor of the Central Netherworld!"

Whoosh—!
As Shi Ji finished speaking, a cold wind swept through Skull Mountain, and wisps of black mist, accompanied by dazzling golden light, emerged from beside her...

(End of this chapter)