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

Chapter 418 Bold Kong Xuan, ruining my plans!
The underworld, the Ghost Palace of Fengdu.

After spending some time wandering around the underworld with Bixiao, Yang Xuan returned to the Ghost Palace of Fengdu, citing important matters in the underworld.

Beside Yang Xuan, Bi Xiao remained obedient. Although she felt a little reluctant, she nodded and returned to the Temple of Guidance to preside over the matters of the souls' rebirth with Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao.

After returning to the Ghost Palace in Fengdu, Yang Xuan pondered for a while and then summoned Xuan Niu, instructing him to deliver a jade box to Shi Ji.

Among the immortals of the Jie Sect in Kyushu, Yang Xuan didn't trust many people, but Shi Ji was one of them, and also the most suitable one.

Shen Gongbao's cultivation level is too low. The Investiture of the Gods has only developed to this stage. Even with the Investiture of the Gods' fortune, he is still in danger of dying. In the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, his chances of survival are even slimmer.

Shi Ji possessed the cultivation level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Although she was still considerably weaker than Guang Chengzi and the others, she was at least capable of putting up a fight.
Moreover, Shi Ji also possessed the Human Seed Bag, a spiritual treasure that belonged to Yang Xuan. He could activate the Human Seed Bag using the Divine Reflection of Myriad Realms technique.

Not only will it not be suppressed by the Nine Cauldrons Formation, but it will also be enhanced.

With careful planning but no conscious effort, there is a considerable chance of success.

However, just to be on the safe side, Yang Xuan lent Shi Ji another magical artifact for self-defense.

Yang Xuan was never the kind of capitalist who only made empty promises; he was always very honest with his own people.

Since Shi Ji was risking her life for him, he should find a way to ensure her safety and also reap the benefits.

When Yang Xuan used Shi Ji to plot against Taiyi Zhenren, he gave her the Human Seed Bag for protection and also gave her many acquired spiritual treasures and innate spiritual objects, including a drop of Enlightenment Source Liquid.
He also bestowed upon her the opportunity to build the Gate of Hell, giving her the chance to achieve the Great Luo.

As for the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover and the Golden Brick, which were spiritual items borrowed from Taiyi Zhenren, Yang Xuan gave them all to Shiji.

Yang Xuan has a clear conscience in this matter, and for Shi Ji, isn't this a rare opportunity?
Now that Yang Xuan has something he needs Shi Ji to do, he will naturally benefit from it.

Inside this jade box are spiritual treasures that were lent to her for self-defense and to enhance her combat power, as well as spiritual items bestowed upon Shi Ji, so that she would not work for nothing.

As for the reason, it's quite simple; just pick any one. For example, Shiji could say she made contributions to the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts in the Underworld.
Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable for Yang Xuan to lend this magical treasure to Shi Ji for self-defense and to bestow these spiritual items upon her to enhance her cultivation.

Moreover, the task Yang Xuan assigned to Shi Ji this time concerns the Tongtian Sect Leader. Even if the Primordial Celestial Lord is displeased, the Tongtian Sect Leader will step forward to take responsibility.

Shi Ji took the jade box from Xuan Niu's hand, and after seeing the contents of the jade talisman, her expression immediately became excited.
He bowed to the earth, then placed the jade talisman into the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover and burned it completely, his expression becoming resolute.

"This was all my doing, and has nothing to do with His Majesty!"

Shi Ji took out a spiritual fruit from the jade box, leaving the remaining spiritual items in the jade box, and then put them into her sleeve.

It is worth mentioning that the spiritual fruit that Shi Ji took out looked exactly like an infant; it was a ginseng fruit!

Yang Xuan never mistreats his own people, so when he asks Shi Ji to do something, he naturally has to give her enough benefits.

After years of fighting, Shi Ji was also seriously injured, and her condition was even worse than that of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.
Only a spiritual object like the ginseng fruit can quickly heal her injuries and allow her to face the next battle in the best possible condition.

As for the ginseng fruit, it's not exactly a rare and precious item for Yang Xuan right now.

Now that Zhen Yuanzi has entered the underworld, as long as Yang Xuan offers spiritual items of equal value, exchanging them for some ginseng fruits will not be a problem at all.

Yang Xuan possesses two top-grade innate spiritual roots: the Fusang Tree and the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

In addition, if Yang Xuan needed, he could easily exchange the five-needle pine of Haotian, the peach tree of the Queen Mother of the West, and the laurel tree of December for the spiritual fruits from these three top-grade innate spiritual roots.

This is equivalent to having five top-grade innate spiritual roots in hand. Not to mention ordinary ginseng fruits, Yang Xuan could even exchange them for the batch of ginseng fruits at the top of the tree.

Yang Xuan's initial plan to reward people was overturned after Zhen Yuanzi joined the Underworld. There was no need to be stingy with ginseng fruits; as long as they could generate enough value, that was fine.

at the same time.

In the west, Mount Sumeru.

Jieyin frowned slightly and looked grim as he read the message sent back by the sunlight.

"How could this be? How could the Phoenix Clan react so quickly..."

Just like Yang Xuan thought, Zhunti's purpose in subduing Kong Xuan was indeed not only because he valued Kong Xuan's quasi-saint combat power.

While performing miracles in public to gain offerings and blessings is a small part of the reason, the true purpose of the Western Religion is indeed the Phoenix Clan.

By this stage, the two Western Saints had nearly perfected the future construction of Buddhism, which included the Eight Heavenly Dragons.

The Asura clan of the Blood Sea, the Phoenix clan of the Undying Volcano, and the Dragon clan of the Four Seas—these are all their targets.

In recent years, the Dragon Clan has actively responded to Yang Xuan's call and participated in matters of Heaven and the Underworld on numerous occasions. Although they have not completely escaped the state of being burdened by karma, their situation has improved considerably.

Many of the old dragons have recovered their combat power to the level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, and the condition of dragon quasi-saints such as Zhulong and Qinglong is also better than before.

Given the current situation of Miroku and others, it is clearly unlikely that they can incorporate the current dragon race.

After years of deliberation, the two Western Saints decided to settle for second best and have their disciple Moonlight recruit some lone dragons and those creatures with dragon veins.

However, only the situation of the Dragon Clan exceeded their expectations; the Phoenix Clan of the Undying Volcano and the Asura Clan of the Blood Sea were both under their control.

Thanks to years of planning, they have developed numerous spies in the Blood Sea, and their people are present in all the races of the Blood Sea.

Over the years, under the guidance of the Pharmacist, through coercion or enticement, the high-ranking members and even clan leaders of the myriad races in the Blood Sea have shown interest in joining the Western Religion.

Among them were several Great Luo Golden Immortals. To show his sincerity, a few years ago, the Medicine Master brought several Blood Sea Great Luo Golden Immortals back to Mount Sumeru.

Experience the spiritual environment of Mount Sumeru, listen to the sages preach, and receive many precious spiritual gifts.

When the two Western Saints were preaching, they did some tricks, leaving a seed in the spiritual platform of these Great Golden Immortals.

While it may not be possible to convert them, it is possible to influence their thoughts, change their inner beliefs, and make them feel a greater sense of belonging to Western religion.
Moreover, this seed, like a virus, can spread around these people, making the surrounding creatures feel favorable toward Western religion.

It's conceivable that once these beings return to the Blood Sea, it won't be long before their respective clans no longer resist the Western Religion, and may even consider joining. The two Western Saints don't have a good reputation in the prehistoric world; other Blood Sea Grand Luo Immortals, after receiving their benefits, chose to leave Mount Sumeru and return to the Blood Sea.
This was exactly what the Western religion wanted, and the Medicine Master was naturally happy to see it happen.

However, there was one exception. After listening to the sage's sermon and witnessing the extraordinary nature of Mount Sumeru, she clearly showed interest and eventually took the initiative to ask to stay on Mount Sumeru for a while.

The pharmacist was even happier about this. If a Blood Sea Grandmaster could voluntarily join the sect, it would be equivalent to opening a breakthrough in the Blood Sea, which would be more beneficial for future incorporation.

Even if they ultimately fail to incorporate the Asura race, having enough Blood Sea Great Luo can still accomplish the mission of the Two Western Saints.

Without much hesitation, the pharmacist immediately left behind the strange-looking, blood-winged, self-proclaimed Mosquito Daoist Blood Sea Great Luo, while he himself continued to the Blood Sea to secretly preach.

As for whether there would be any safety risks for Mosquito Taoist at Mount Sumeru, the Pharmacist never even considered it. This is a sacred place; who would dare to cause trouble here?
It's just a matter of spending more spiritual resources for Mosquito Daoist's cultivation. Anyway, Mosquito Daoist will be one of us sooner or later, so even if it consumes more spiritual resources, it's perfectly acceptable.

According to the Western religion's plan, after converting Kong Xuan, the incorporation of the Phoenix Clan will become a natural process without any further obstacles.

Unexpectedly, Kong Xuan's will was even stronger than the West had imagined. He would rather isolate himself and become a walking corpse than submit.

Asking him to persuade the Phoenix Clan to surrender was met with instinctive resistance; he simply couldn't do it.

A quasi-saint is already a powerful being, and it is not difficult for a saint to kill him; he only needs to bear the corresponding karmic consequences.

However, changing Kong Xuan's thinking, forcibly converting him to the West, and having him recruit the Phoenix Clan for the Western religion is not so easy.

The Phoenix Clan's ideology is particularly peculiar. Although their art style is unique, it reflects their yearning for freedom. It would be even more difficult to convert Kong Xuan, and it is by no means something that can be done overnight.

Left with no other choice, the two Western Saints could only treat Kong Xuan as a lucky charm and place him in Mount Sumeru.

Fortunately, the Western Cult had long been eyeing the Phoenix Clan and had also developed many spies in the Undying Volcano.

Although most of these agents are not from the Phoenix Clan, they are all birds living in the Undying Volcano and have some connection with the Phoenix Clan.

If used properly, the incorporation of the Phoenix Clan can be accomplished, although it will take longer.
Therefore, the Guide sent Sunlight to the Undying Volcano to establish relationships with these hidden agents, just as the Pharmacist had done in the Blood Sea.
Then use it as a springboard to lower the Phoenix Clan's guard, and finally lure the Phoenix Clan members to the West.

At first, everything went very smoothly.

After arriving at the Undying Volcano, Sunlight quickly made contact with these agents and began using them as a springboard to infiltrate the upper echelons of the races to which these agents belonged, all without anyone noticing.

But this process only lasted for a little over ten thousand years. Even Sunlight himself didn't know what had happened. Suddenly, the Phoenix Clan noticed his actions.

And in just over a thousand years, they gradually uncovered the Western Church's spies planted in the immortal volcano, and followed the clues to find them.
They even brought out the bird clan and even the phoenix clan that he had developed over the years.

In the end, the ghost car even found the sunlight, which roused him and threw him outside the immortal volcano.

Although Guiche is a quasi-saint, it is somewhat like bullying the weak for him to attack Riguang, a great immortal.

However, the Undying Volcano is Phoenix Clan territory. If Sunlight runs into Ghost Cart's house and tries to undermine him, even if Ghost Cart kills him, no one can find fault with it.

This turn of events happened so quickly and suddenly, completely beyond the expectations of the sunlight.
Even the two Western Saints were baffled as to what had happened over a thousand years ago that led to this drastic change, causing their years of preparations to go to waste.

During the Great Calamity, the methods of deduction were already hindered, and now the Tongtian Sect Leader has set up the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.
The primordial calamity had reached a new level; even the two Western Sages joining forces could not deduce the desired outcome.

It can only be vaguely deduced that this matter is related to a member of the Phoenix Clan.

But... how is that possible?
If the Phoenix Clan had foreseen this, how could they have waited until now?
No matter how you look at it, it seems as if the Phoenix Clan suddenly received a message from someone over a thousand years ago, learning about the Western Sect's plot.

This information may have come from that member of the Phoenix Clan, or it may have been learned by the Phoenix Clan member from someone else.

So the question is, how did that Phoenix Clan member know about the Western Religion's scheme?
Even within the Western Religion, very few people knew about this matter. Apart from the two Western Saints, only Maitreya and Sunlight knew.

"Hmm? No, I've forgotten someone." Jieyin lowered his eyelids, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Previously, only the four of them knew about it, but now, one more person knows about it: Kong Xuan.

Shortly after bringing Kong Xuan back, Zhunti proposed that he work for the Western Sect and go to the Undying Volcano to recruit the Phoenix Clan.

At that time, the two Western Saints felt that Mount Sumeru was their territory, and under their very noses, even if Kong Xuan knew about this matter, it would be impossible for him to spread it.

Looking back now, they realized they had been too careless and had seriously underestimated Kong Xuan's abilities.

Although they did not know how Kong Xuan had conveyed the Western Sect's plans to the Undying Volcano right under their noses, and there was no evidence to prove that Kong Xuan was the one who did it.

But no matter how you look at it, Kong Xuan is the most suspicious person.

"I never imagined that my years of planning would be ruined by Kong Xuan..."

Jieyin gave a bitter smile. He truly hadn't expected that Kong Xuan had already been subdued by Zhunti and trapped in Mount Sumeru, with no chance of ever escaping the Western Paradise again.
The result has caused them such great losses that it is no longer possible for them to incorporate the Phoenix Clan.

The only way they could achieve their goal was to change their strategy like the dragons and recruit the isolated phoenixes of the prehistoric world, as well as other creatures with phoenix bloodlines.

"Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened in the Blood Sea, so a fool like Styx would never have discovered the Western Sect's plot."

The guide's gaze ignored the surrounding space and landed on the Mosquito Taoist, nodding with satisfaction.

Judging from Mosquito Taoist's situation, even if the two Western Saints didn't do anything, it wouldn't be long before Mosquito Taoist voluntarily joined the sect.

Mosquito Taoist can be considered a primordial, extraordinary being with a unique origin.

The cultivation method she practiced was profound and perfectly suited to her own nature. The fact that she could create such a method demonstrates her extraordinary comprehension.
If Mosquito Taoist could become a disciple of the Western Sect, he would become a great Buddha in the future!
Moreover, with Mosquito Taoist joining the sect, it will prompt those wavering Blood Sea creatures to make a decision, thereby accelerating the process of incorporating Blood Sea.

Even if the Styx River interferes and the Western Sect fails to incorporate the Asura race, these creatures from the Blood Sea are enough!
"Huh? Here we come!"

Just then, Jieyin suddenly sensed something, exchanged a glance with Zhunti, and a smile appeared on his face.

This is the most important thing right now!
(End of this chapter)