The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 480 Zhunti Visits the Door
Upon hearing Yun Zhongzi mention Nuwa's scheme, Li Jingxiao couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

It's impossible for Yun Zhongzi to know the origin of the Nine-Tailed Fox on his own.

It's even less likely that they would know that the Goddess Nuwa was plotting to establish the Shang Dynasty.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao quickly guessed that it seemed that Yuanshi Tianzun was trying to deal with his own brother, Tongtian Jiaozhu.

They have already reached some kind of deal with Nuwa.

Yun Zhongzi was able to see through the true form of the nine-tailed fox and the fact that Daji had faked her death.

Actually, it was because Li Jingxiao himself didn't handle the switch properly, leaving a loophole.

In Li Jingxiao's eyes, the spirit flowers in the game refreshed every day, so they were nothing special.

But the body created by this spiritual flower was far better than Li Jingxiao had imagined.

Therefore, when Yun Zhongzi first saw Daji, who was in the form of a nine-tailed fox, at the court assembly, he already saw the problem.

When King Zhou destroyed Yun Zhongzi's wooden sword, and the nine-tailed fox, who had miraculously survived, went berserk and sought revenge, Yun Zhongzi's mission was complete.

Yun Zhongzi originally intended to return to the mountain to cultivate, but considering the strange behavior of the Nine-Tailed Fox, he hesitated repeatedly, but in the end, he couldn't help but start investigating.

The investigation quickly revealed that the procession escorting Daji to Chaoge had experienced a haunting incident at a post station only two hundred miles away from Chaoge.

If you follow the clues, you can still find some traces even if things are well hidden.

Moreover, Yun Zhongzi even personally went to the underworld.

With his cultivation as a second-generation disciple of the Chan Sect and a Great Luo Golden Immortal, he merely asked the King of Hell for help in determining whether a woman was alive or dead.

It's very easy, of course.

Having learned that Daji was indeed not dead, and even recently transcended the distinction between 'immortal and mortal', she has most likely attained immortality.

Yun Zhongzi was now truly certain that someone had not only saved Daji.

They're still hiding behind the scenes, plotting something.

Yun Zhongzi's purpose in this trip was less about determining Daji's fate and more about...

Rather, he's trying to find out who's behind this.

Let's see if this person is an enemy or a friend.

When Yun Zhongzi arrived near Chentang Pass, he immediately thought of Li Jingxiao.

Moreover, he learned that Daji had become his concubine.

Suddenly, things started to get tricky.

Back then, even when Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi joined forces, they couldn't defeat Li Jingxiao.

Although Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi initially felt ashamed and kept it a secret from all their fellow disciples.

But the fact that Nezha fought the Dragon King of the East Sea and killed Ao Bing was something that couldn't be hidden even if you wanted to.

However, Master Taiyi Zhenren did not appear. Instead, Li Jingxiao killed tens of thousands of shrimp soldiers and crab generals from the Dragon Palace as soon as he made a move.

In addition, Li Jingxiao's revival of Ao Bing could not be kept secret from many powerful figures and the Chan Sect, Jie Sect, and Western Sect.

Since Taiyi Zhenren was also Nezha's master, the members of the Chan Sect would naturally ask him about Li Jingxiao's background and origins.

Therefore, Yun Zhongzi not only knew who Li Jingxiao was, but also knew that if he fought Li Jingxiao alone, he might not necessarily be able to defeat him.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao is not only incredibly powerful, but he also possesses a great many magical treasures.

Faced with such an unknown and powerful opponent, Yun Zhongzi had no choice but to be cautious.

Only then did they visit in a very polite manner.

At this moment, Li Jingxiao's mind was mainly focused on how to protect Daji.

Yun Zhongzi feared that Li Jingxiao would plot against him behind his back, while Li Jingxiao worried that the Chan Sect was becoming too powerful and that its members were all arrogant and proud.

They might not give face to someone like me, a rogue cultivator.

After another round of probing, the two of them secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Li Jingxiao felt that the Jie Sect's doctrine of "education for all" was in line with the expectations of ordinary people in later generations.

However, the vast majority of Tongtian Jiaozhu's disciples were of demon race origin.

If the Jie Sect were to flourish, it might not necessarily be a good thing for the human race.

Therefore, Li Jingxiao not only did not oppose the suppression of the Jie Sect, but was also happy to see it happen.

The only disciples of the Jie Sect he truly cared about were a few female immortals.

Even if it was Zhao Gongming, Li Jingxiao didn't care whether the other party was dead or alive.

Of course, the vast majority of the disciples of the Tongtian Sect Master were human.

That's another story.

With this idea in mind, Li Jingxiao and Yun Zhongzi probed each other and easily discerned some of their thoughts.

At least on the issue of the rise of the human race, the two were in complete agreement.

With this foundation, Daji's problem is no longer a problem.

On the contrary, the more they talked, the more satisfied they became.

Yun Zhongzi also invited Li Jingxiao to visit his cave dwelling, "Yuzhu Cave in Zhongnan Mountain".

Li Jingxiao readily agreed, but the specific time to go was another matter.

Then he pulled Yun Zhongzi aside to discuss philosophy and drink.

When the thought of +62 experience points popped into Li Jingxiao's mind, he was immediately taken aback.

When he fought Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi before, their prices were 48 and 45 respectively.

Li Jingxiao originally thought that Yun Zhongzi's strength was even greater than that of Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi.

It should be around 500,000 experience points.

Unexpectedly, this person was two levels more powerful than Taiyi Zhenren and Chijingzi.

No wonder Yun Zhongzi not only escaped the Nine Turns Yellow River Formation during the Investiture of the Gods, but also easily avoided the calamity of the gods.

This shows that sometimes, ability is indeed important.

Moreover, after being deified, this person has basically disappeared from the public eye.

He must have truly gone into seclusion, devoting himself entirely to cultivating the Tao.

Li Jingxiao certainly wouldn't want to be that kind of person.

In his eyes, he had learned a lot of skills, but he was hiding in a remote mountain valley.

That's no different from a stone.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao didn't believe that such a person really existed.

Even sages have to meticulously calculate this and that to protect their own lineage.

Or rather, Li Jingxiao did not believe that anyone with extraordinary abilities could remain indifferent to fame and fortune for decades, centuries, or millennia.

Few people talk about Yun Zhongzi in the future; it can only be said that the Chan Sect seemed to have won after the Investiture of the Gods war.

But the price paid was that it was gradually forgotten by ordinary people.

After all, no one wants to follow a sect that schemes against even its disciples, or even schemes against them to death.

They would rather not follow a master or sect that spouts benevolence and righteousness but secretly plots and schemes against others.

However, at this time, the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect were still the undisputed overlords of this world.

Li Jingxiao would naturally not offend the disciples of the Chan Sect unless absolutely necessary.

He not only discussed philosophy with Yun Zhongzi, but also verified each other's knowledge.

Roughly estimate the opponent's strength, how does it compare to your own?

Incidentally, there's also Monkey Spirit Wine, Peach Blossom Immortal Wine, and Thousand-Year Ginseng Wine.

Jade Dew Wine, Rejuvenating Spirit Wine, Immortal's Intoxication, and Hundred Herbs Spirit Brew.

They brought out fine wines and nectars, as well as the Taiqing Jade Liquor brewed by Laozi.

Yun Zhongzi stayed at Li Jingxiao's home for seven days.

That was seven days of drinking, 21 sessions.

This directly gave Li Jingxiao over 1300 million experience points.

On the eighth day, Yun Zhongzi could no longer sit still.

Although the celestial wine was delicious, the constant intoxication, even at every meal, was unbearable for this Great Immortal.

In particular, Laozi's Taiqing Immortal Brew, although made from the ash left over from refining the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir.

But the wine brewed by Laozi was naturally extraordinary.

Those with low alcohol tolerance or insufficient cultivation can easily be drunk for seven days after just one cup. Regardless of who it is, once they've tasted this wine a few times, they generally don't want to drink it again.

Otherwise, it would have been more famous than fine wine and nectar long ago.

They saw Yun Zhongzi off, still a little dizzy as he left.

Li Jingxiao couldn't help but think that it seemed the day Jiang Ziya would descend the mountain was not far off.

I'm thinking about whether I should go to Chaoge City in a few days.

But just a few days later, someone else came to visit.

This time, Li Jingxiao didn't go to the islands in the East China Sea. Instead, he stayed at home teaching Nezha and Ao Bing the 72 Earthly Transformations.

However, Nezha and Ao Bing are not like Li Jingxiao, who has cheat codes.

Li Jingxiao came across "72 Transformations" in a game, and after learning it, he instantly understood the 72 transformations.

Learning the 72 Earthly Fiends Techniques from Journey to the West would be much easier.

But for Nezha and Ao Bing, it was merely the first volume of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Techniques taught by Li Jingxiao.

The eight supernatural powers of 'spirit communication, exorcising spirits, carrying mountains, blocking water, borrowing wind, spreading fog, praying for clear skies, and praying for rain' gave the two brothers a real headache.

Especially the "mountain-carrying" skill; once you learn it, you'll have the power to carry mountains.

Such immense power is naturally not so easy to learn.

Moreover, they learned so much that neither Nezha nor Ao Bing felt they could keep up.

They actually want to have a choice, to pick what they like to learn.

Enraged, Li Jingxiao immediately launched into a tirade of curses.

The secret manuals of supernatural powers that others longed to learn were right in front of these two brothers, yet they still found fault with them.

If countless cultivators who have no way to seek the Dao knew this, they would definitely curse him just like Li Jingxiao.

Nezha and Ao Bing were also trembling with fear at Li Jingxiao's angry appearance.

Shiji, Caiyun, Qiongxiao, and Daji, standing to the side, also looked at Nezha and Ao Bing with disappointment and frustration.

However, after Li Jingxiao finished scolding, the four women were about to persuade him not to get angry.

Suddenly, Li Jingxiao looked up at the sky and soon saw a Taoist priest riding on auspicious clouds flying over.

Upon closer inspection, Shi Ji and the others saw that the Taoist priest had a sallow complexion, a slight beard, and his hair was styled in two topknots.

Wearing hemp shoes and a plain robe, holding a withered branch, he arrived riding on auspicious clouds.

When Li Jingxiao saw the man's appearance, he immediately felt a pang of panic.

Sure enough, the Taoist priest descended on auspicious clouds and landed in front of Li Jingxiao.

He smiled and said, "This humble Taoist, Zhunti, greets Fellow Taoist Li."

Although Zhunti is one of the saints of Western religion, he has always referred to himself as a 'Taoist'.

He always introduced himself as "this humble Taoist" rather than "this poor monk".

After all, although the Western Religion is Buddhism, the two Western Saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, are actually disciples of Hongjun Daozu.

If one dares to establish Buddhism independently, it would be tantamount to severing ties with Taoism.

It will be even more difficult for Zhunti to go to the East to beg for money.

When addressing others, Zhunti also calls them "fellow Daoist".

Seeing that this person was indeed Daoist Zhunti, Li Jingxiao felt extremely frustrated.

He thought to himself that this old guy was really resourceful, managing to spot him so quickly.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao was not unprepared, and he seduced female disciples of the Jie Sect one after another.

To put it bluntly, it was about actively trying to get closer to the Jie Sect.

Therefore, even though the Taoist Zhunti wanted to recruit him to the Western Religion, he dared not utter that phrase upon meeting him.

The famous saying, "Fellow Daoists are destined to be with me in the West, and shall enjoy ultimate bliss."

What if Qiongxiao runs to Jin'ao Island and Biyou Palace to complain?

Given Tongtian's fondness for the Three Immortals, if he angers the Tongtian Sect Leader, he might just be attacked by him.

Although the two Western Saints were in an invincible position by joining forces, Tongtian possessed the Four Swords of Zhuxian and the array diagram.

Once the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is set up, it will block the entrance to the Western Sect.

Even with the help of Jieyin and Zhunti, they really couldn't break this formation.

The Grandmaster Hongjun once said that the Zhuxian Sword Formation could not be broken by anyone other than the Four Sages.

After the Dao Ancestor merged with the Dao, the sages in the world were only the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti.

It can be said that the Three Pure Ones did not separate, nor did they have any conflicts among their brothers.

It is the largest and strongest combination below the Dao Ancestor.

Jieyin and Zhunti were able to become saints simultaneously by relying on their "great vow" and borrowing merit from the Heavenly Dao.

Nuwa was the first goddess to become a saint because of her great merit in creating humans.

However, achieving sainthood through merit is the easiest path, so one's strength naturally cannot be the greatest.

The Three Pure Ones, on the other hand, have sufficient cultivation and enough merit in establishing their religion.

After achieving sainthood, his strength naturally ranks among the top three.

Moreover, as direct disciples of the Dao Ancestor, the magical treasures bestowed upon the Three Pure Ones by the Dao Ancestor are also of the highest caliber.

In terms of overall strength, if the Three Pure Ones joined forces, even the formidable Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti would have to admit defeat immediately.

However, in a one-on-one situation, Jieyin's strength should not be inferior to that of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun held the 'Pangu Banner' in his hand, while Tongtian Jiaozhu held the Four Swords of Zhuxian.

The twelve-petaled golden lotus that guides you is also a first-class innate treasure.

However, when the Tongtian Sect Leader set up the 'Ten Thousand Immortals Formation', the Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus was drained of its essence by the Mosquito Taoist, and it was actually reduced to a Ninth Grade Golden Lotus.

Its power is not what it used to be, which may be one of the root causes of the future decline of Western religions.

The Four Swords of Zhuxian need no introduction; they are supreme treasures for offense and defense, and only the Four Saints can break them.

The Pangu Banner was transformed from the lotus stamen of the Chaos Green Lotus. It is dark yellow in color and the banner body is engraved with patterns of the destruction of three thousand chaotic gods and demons. The banner pole is the Primordial Spirit Root.

The ability to 'divide Yin and Yang, and determine the earth, water, fire, and wind' represents the 'power of creation' and the 'balance of the heavens'.

Within the Zhuxian Sword Formation, it transformed into the "Four Symbols Barrier," withstanding the Zhuxian Sword Qi of the Tongtian Sect Leader without sustaining any damage.

It is evident that the Pangu Banner is indeed a magical weapon that combines offense and defense.

To some extent, the Pangu Banner is even more powerful than the Four Swords of Zhuxian.

After all, without the sword formation, the power of the Four Swords of Zhuxian is not as great as imagined.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Western religions were clearly in a weaker position at this time.

Therefore, even if Daoist Zhunti came to the East to beg for alms, he dared not go too far.

Even during the Investiture of the Gods war, they had to act according to the whims of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu.

They only dared to convert some marginalized people to go to the West.

But after the Great Battle of the Ten Thousand Immortals, Jieyin and Zhunti became bolder.

They forcibly converted three thousand disciples of the Jie Sect to go to the Western Paradise.

Li Jingxiao never expected that he would also become a wandering immortal and a marginal figure.

But upon closer reflection, it's actually quite normal.

Moreover, the fact that Li Jingxiao was noticed by the Sage already shows that he was quite capable.

However, Li Jingxiao had not given up on the Three Pure Ones at this time, so he was naturally unwilling to join the Western religion.

Moreover, Li Jingxiao knew the ending, after the Western Religion flourished.

They were also marginalized.

After Laozi captured Duobao Daoren, the senior disciple of the Jie Sect.

One move: 'Laozi Transforms into a Buddha'.

The Daoist Duobao was established as the Buddha by "using the Dao to subdue the Buddha".

The saying goes, "Lao Tzu opened the Bodhi eye, and the Tathagata was originally a person of the Tao."

It is also said that "Taoism and Buddhism, though different paths, both lead to Nirvana; Lao Tzu and Shakyamuni are but illusory names."

It directly relegated Western religions to the dustbin of history.

(End of this chapter)