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

Chapter 352 Shen Gongbao Enters Chaoge, Jiang Ziya Arrives in Xiqi

Skull Mountain.

Shi Ji leaned against the gate of the White Bone Cave, listening to Yang Xuan's words echoing in her ears, a thoughtful expression on her face.

If nothing unexpected happens, the cause and effect that Yang Xuan mentioned should be the Taiyi Zhenren.

If Shi Ji hadn't invited Yang Xuan to project his image, she would have been refined by Taiyi Zhenren. This was definitely the closest she had ever come to death in her life, and also the greatest karmic debt she had ever suffered.

Even though Yang Xuan intervened for her sake, beating Taiyi Zhenren half to death and borrowing Taiyi Zhenren's Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover and gold bricks as compensation, he still managed to get her to accept it.

But that doesn't mean the cause and effect ends there.

This matter won't be over until we have a showdown with Master Taiyi!
The problem is that even though Taiyi Zhenren was beaten half to death by Yang Xuan and lost two important spiritual treasures, he was still a Daluo Jinxian. How could Shiji possibly handle him?
Not everyone is like Yang Xuan, who, with the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, can fight against a Daluo.

Shi Ji was just an ordinary outer disciple of the Jie Sect, with no special talents; she could only be considered an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Even if she obtained the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover and the Golden Brick, and Taiyi Zhenren's strength had greatly declined, if she were to go and fight Taiyi Zhenren now, it would be like delivering goods to his door, returning the two spiritual treasures to Taiyi Zhenren.

unless……

Shi Ji's cultivation level advanced further, and she also became a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Even if they are both Great Luo Golden Immortals, and there is only a small difference in their cultivation levels, they are not without the power to fight each other.

Moreover, with Taiyi Zhenren's strength greatly diminished and Shiji acquiring two spiritual treasures, if her cultivation were to advance further, she might truly be able to resolve this karmic entanglement herself.

After listening to the Dao at Biyou Palace last time, Shiji's cultivation level had already reached the Taiyi Perfection.

After digesting what she had learned from listening to the Dao, her cultivation had caught up with the Daoist path. She was ready to transform the five elements in her chest into auspicious clouds, condense the three flowers on her head, transcend the heavenly tribulation, and achieve the Great Luo Fruit!
However, the Great Luo Heavenly Tribulation is difficult to overcome; ninety-nine percent of Taiyi Golden Immortals have fallen under its influence, and Shiji is no exception.

If one can accumulate merit and make contributions to heaven and earth, the power of the heavenly tribulation will be less, and the chances of surviving the tribulation will be greater.

Building the Gate of Hell is an opportunity to gain merit and contribute to the primordial world.

Shi Ji then planned to wait until the Ghost Gate was completed, obtain the merit of the underground path, and consolidate her cultivation for a period of time before attempting to transcend the tribulation.

However, the construction of the Gate of Hell was of great importance. She had originally thought that this might be a scheme by the Underworld during the Great Tribulation, and that such a feat could only be accomplished after the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods officially broke out, or even after the Great Tribulation ended.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xuan told her that in another 30,000 years, the Yin and Yang realms would be connected, and the Gates of Hell would be built at that time!
"This is far too fast. Even if someone notices it, they probably won't have time to stop it, or even have a chance to hinder it..."

Shi Ji sighed inwardly, truly feeling Yang Xuan's terrifying planning ability. Not only were his plans comprehensive, but his actions were also ridiculously fast, giving no chance to react.

The same principle applied when the Heavenly Laws were established, when the Heavenly Bank was set up, and now it's the same when the Eastern Gate of Hell is being built.

It's as if there's no possibility of failure in what he wants to do!
"If I understand correctly, what the Emperor meant by those words was that after I achieved the Great Luo status, I should resolve the karmic ties with Taiyi Zhenren myself and personally send him to the list."

"So, does the Emperor think I can successfully overcome the Heavenly Tribulation and become a Great Luo Immortal before the Great Tribulation arrives?"

Shi Ji looked at the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover and the gold brick in her hand, and a look of realization appeared on her face.

If things were to proceed as she originally planned, allowing her to survive the tribulation before its arrival, she would only have about a 10% chance of success.

But if she could build the Gate of Hell 30,000 years later, obtain the merit of the underground path, and with these two famous spiritual treasures from the prehistoric world, she would have at least a 60% chance of surviving the heavenly tribulation!
For a Taiyi Golden Immortal, even a 30% chance of success is worth the risk, and a 50% chance would mean no hesitation.

As for a 60% certainty...

"Stable!"

Shi Ji combed her long, loose hair to one side of her shoulder and revealed a confident smile on her face.

"Once I have survived the Heavenly Tribulation and achieved the Great Luo Fruit, I will personally send that old man Taiyi to the list!"

Shi Ji had already figured out Yang Xuan's intentions, knowing that Yang Xuan wanted to use her to send Taiyi Zhenren's primordial spirit onto the list.

But she had no complaints. Her life was saved by Yang Xuan, and the opportunity to become a Great Luo was also given by Yang Xuan. What was wrong with her killing Taiyi Zhenren for Yang Xuan?

Moreover, even if Yang Xuan hadn't said that, her karmic ties with Taiyi Zhenren couldn't be resolved peacefully. If she were to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, she would still seek out Taiyi Zhenren for a duel.

If one could personally send Taiyi Zhenren onto the list, not only could this karmic debt be settled, but it would also allow her thoughts to be clear, her Dao heart to be at ease, and perhaps her Dao cultivation could even be improved!
"Um……"

"If we could have Nezha act out a play when we send Taiyi to the list, wouldn't that help him settle some of the karmic ties between master and disciple? And allow him to leave the Chan Sect sooner and join the Emperor's tutelage?"

Shi Ji's eyes flickered. From a certain perspective, Nezha's decision to join Yang Xuan's sect made her even more hopeful.

Even if she killed Taiyi Zhenren, it would only put him on the list; it wouldn't actually kill him.

But if Nezha were to switch allegiance to Yang Xuan, he would never return to the Chan Sect!

Shi Ji glanced at Nezha, put the matter aside for the time being, and looked up at Li Jing and Yin Shiniang.

"You have all heard the Emperor's instructions. Nezha will stay in Skull Mountain to manage the earth's veins for 30,000 years. You should return to Chentang Pass for now."

"If that old man Taiyi comes looking for you, tell him that this was the Emperor's decision. If you disagree, go and argue with the Emperor!"

Yang Xuan announced Nezha's plans in front of everyone, and Li Jing and Yin Shiniang naturally heard them as well.

The agreement to have Nezha stay at Skull Mountain to manage the earth's veins for 30,000 years was made in advance. They had agreed to this at the time, but the subsequent events were caused by the interference of Taiyi Zhenren.

Moreover, Yang Xuan has now instructed Shi Ji to teach Nezha how to conduct himself and solidify his foundation over the next 30,000 years, so they have even less reason to object.

"I will obey Your Majesty's orders!"

After giving Nezha a few words of advice, Yin Shiniang returned to Chentang Pass with a look of emotion on her face.

This trip to Skull Mountain was full of twists and turns, with each step developing in a direction they hadn't anticipated.

However, one thing made them uneasy: Nezha's desire to join Yang Xuan's sect. They couldn't afford to offend the Chan Sect, and they didn't even dare to think about it...

On the other hand, Nezha, the person involved, wasn't worried at all. With his hands in his pockets and a carefree attitude, he followed Shiji into the White Bone Cave.

About three hundred years later.

Suddenly, wisps of black mist rose from the ground outside Skull Mountain, forming a black fog that stretched for tens of thousands of miles.

As long as one opens their Dharma Eye, one can see clearly through this black mist a gigantic figure tens of thousands of feet tall with a terrifying aura, followed by a large group of creatures of different appearances and cultivation levels.

These beings are all at the level of Earth Immortal, and there are even some powerful beings at the Golden Immortal and Taiyi Golden Immortal realms, and several even at the level of Daluo Golden Immortal.

The enormous figure leading the group possessed the cultivation level of a mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal.

They made no attempt to conceal their presence, and such a commotion naturally attracted the attention of the creatures of Skull Mountain.

Nezha, accompanied by his two attendants Biyun and Caiyun, kicked open the door of the White Bone Cave and swaggered out.

"I'd like to see who dares to cause trouble at Skull Mountain. They're asking for it..." When he jumped onto a boulder and opened his divine eye to look at the black mist, he was immediately dumbfounded.

There are just too many of them!

He even suspected that if Taiyi Zhenren were thrown into this group of people, he would be beaten half to death in no time.

If even a Great Luo Golden Immortal like Taiyi Zhenren is like this, what would happen if he jumped down himself...?

Nezha shrank his neck and slid down from the boulder.

"Ahem! These people have come with unclear intentions. We should report this matter to Your Majesty and ask the Emperor for assistance."

After saying this, he led the two boys, Biyun and Caiyun, and tiptoed toward the entrance of the White Bone Cave.

But just then, a deep, rough voice suddenly came from behind, echoing inside and outside Skull Mountain.

"I am Xuan Niu, the Heavenly Venerable of Rewarding Good and Punishing Evil in Heaven, and also the Ox-Headed Demon King of the Underworld. I have come here with the Emperor's decree to tour Shenshiji at night. Quickly come out of the mountain and obey my orders!"

Upon hearing this, Nezha and the other two were slightly taken aback. They turned around and looked at the black mist, their faces immediately showing shock.

It's no exaggeration to say that if these people wanted to harm Skull Mountain, they wouldn't even have the ability to resist. In no time, the entire Skull Mountain would be flattened.

Even some small and medium-sized forces in the primordial world had no room to resist them.

Yang Xuan's single sentence was enough to mobilize such a powerful force!
More than a thousand years ago, they witnessed Yang Xuan's immense power; more than a thousand years later, they once again truly felt the extent of Yang Xuan's authority.

The three of them exchanged glances, and each saw shock and admiration in the other's eyes.

Nezha, in particular, was eager to switch allegiance and become a disciple of Yang Xuan.

Following Master Taiyi, I won't learn much real skill, and I'll still be schemed against by this old man.

Whether or not one can learn real skills by following Yang Xuan is another matter, but one's authority in the Heavenly Court and the Underworld will definitely increase significantly, allowing one to mobilize more immortals and gods.

Moreover, even a projection of Yang Xuan could overpower Taiyi Zhenren. How could he not learn real skills by following him?
"If I had known, I would have preferred to die rather than submit to that old bastard and become his disciple..."

Nezha hung his head, his face showing disbelief.

At this moment, Shi Ji had already changed into a black dress and came to the front of the black mist, bowing respectfully.

"Little Divine Stone Rock greets all the venerable immortals!"

Xuan Niu nodded, and without any pleasantries, said in a deep voice:

"By order of the Emperor, we have come here to build the Gate of Hell. The Emperor has granted us 30,000 years. Time is of the essence, so please lead the way!"

Shi Ji knew that time was very tight, so she didn't waste any pleasantries and immediately led Xuan Niu and the others into Skull Mountain to begin building the Gate of Hell based on the earth veins that had been sorted out over the years.

at the same time.

In the two extremely yin places, the far north and the southern volcano, two groups of underworld spirits arrived and began to build the gates of hell in these two places.

Time passes.

Unbeknownst to them, more than 20,000 years had passed.

Over the years, as the Great Calamity draws ever closer, the calamity energy in all parts of the prehistoric world has become increasingly intense.

Even though Quasi-Saints and Great Luo Golden Immortals cannot detect the existence of the calamity aura, they can still sense that some kind of calamity is about to occur.

There is only one answer to the calamity that could affect the entire primordial world: it is a great calamity!
Realizing that the great calamity was approaching, many creatures in the prehistoric world became fearful and uneasy, and the number of creatures affected by the calamity's energy gradually increased.

Over the past 20,000 years, battles have broken out in various parts of the prehistoric world for a variety of reasons.

Even a common acquired spiritual root can cause people to fight over it because of the invasion of tribulation energy into the spiritual platform.

Even though the human race had long been on guard, the Nine Provinces have not been very peaceful in recent years, with various small conflicts constantly occurring.

Some cities that already had only a casual relationship developed hostility due to the influence of the calamity, and had very little contact with each other.

In recent years, the major cities of Kyushu have begun to subtly divide into two parts.

A portion of them are still dominated by large merchants.

Another part formed a huge alliance centered on Xiqi, which was in opposition to the Shang Dynasty.

Furthermore, they publicly declared that Xiqi was ordained by Heaven and should overthrow the Shang dynasty to become the new ruler of the Nine Provinces!

Although the present-day Kyushu is quite different from what is said in later generations, the change of dynasties is still a major event, and the struggle between Xiqi and Dashang is intensifying day by day.

Logically speaking, with the great calamity approaching, the human race should unite against external forces, but the human sages of Fire Cloud Cave have never shown themselves.

This led to the Xiqi side becoming increasingly arrogant, and they even began to actively provoke the Shang Dynasty, further intensifying the conflict between the two sides.

It is worth mentioning that a few years ago, the Shang Dynasty officially renamed the city to Chaoge and began to withdraw its troops, no longer paying attention to the provocations of the Xiqi side, which seemed to indicate that a storm was brewing.

this day.

A tall, thin Taoist priest rode on the back of a black leopard to the outskirts of Chaoge City.

After arriving and identifying himself, He Shoucheng was taken to the Human Emperor's Palace, where he met Emperor Xin and the Imperial Advisor Daji.

At almost the same time, an old Taoist priest dressed in a gray-white robe, with a book and a wooden whip hanging from his waist, arrived in Xiqi City.

After several twists and turns, they successfully arrived at the city lord's mansion and met King Wen of Zhou, Ji Chang.

The arrival of these two people acted as a special catalyst for both Xiqi and Dashang, further intensifying their conflicts and making their frictions more frequent.

Another ten thousand years passed, and a clear dividing line emerged between Xiqi and Da Shang. Apart from caravans, the two sides rarely interacted.

However, with the emergence of this dividing line, friction between the two sides actually began to decrease.

However, this change only makes people more uneasy. Anyone with eyes can see that this is the calm before the storm, and a major battle is bound to break out in the future.

Now that the Great Calamity is approaching, once a great war breaks out, it will surely bring enormous losses to the human race.

However, given how things have developed to this point, even if the human sages of Fire Cloud Cave were to intervene, it would likely be difficult to repair the relationship between the two sides.

A thousand years later, before the great war between Xiqi and Shang could begin, a major event occurred in the prehistoric world, attracting the attention of many powerful beings...

(End of this chapter)