Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 451 The Holy Realm is Difficult to Enter, Rewards and Punishments are Clear and Fair

After bestowing a generous reward, Jin Peng immediately set up a banquet in the square.

During this period, Luanxuan was invited several times to recount in detail the details of Daoyan, Huang Shigong, and others knocking on the gate.

Luanxuan knew Jinpeng's intentions and, under Li Wushou's instruction, naturally cooperated fully. He and Ma Feng and the other three talked back and forth, constantly boosting everyone's confidence.

The atmosphere at the banquet was instantly filled with fighting spirit, and Jin Peng nodded repeatedly in approval.

Whether their survival at the Northern Frontier Pass was due to skill or luck, these four individuals were indeed quite resourceful.

They are all excellent talents!
Despite his swift reward, he was actually quite distressed.

He didn't care much about the Fusang Fruit from Ma Feng and the others; his divine palace had already reached its limit, and he had reached the end of his Nascent Soul realm.

However, the Dao Fruit bestowed upon Luanxuan was also useful to him!
Back then, he gained a glimpse of the power of a Venerable by relying on two Dao Fruits, which allowed him to advance his Divine Palace and master the power of Dao Rhyme in one fell swoop.

He tried it again later, but the effect wasn't as noticeable.

But for people at their level, who can say for sure when they will encounter the opportunity to break through to a higher level?

Who can be sure that they are just one step away from breaking through to the next level?
Therefore, he has accumulated several Dao Fruits over the years!

I had originally planned to take all the medicine together amidst the great changes in the world and the celestial secrets, hoping to make a final push and achieve a breakthrough.

However, as long as Luan Xuan is alive, he cannot save this Dao Fruit.

When he left Sparrow God Mountain, Sparrow Lord gave him three sparrows, telling him to act as he saw fit.

This gave him a great deal of autonomy, but also placed higher demands on him, because everything had to revolve around Princess Liuli's strategy.

At this moment, Princess Liuli needs to fight to the death at Zhongtian Pass, so all supplies must serve this purpose!
However, Luanxuan was a sensible person.

He had initially thought he would need to prepare two, since he had learned from Princess Liuli that Wujiu was still alive!
Although Luanxuan announced Wujiu's achievements, it did not display them.

This saved me a Dao Fruit!
Seeing that everyone had obtained everything they wanted to know from Luanxuan and the others, Jinpeng immediately prepared to dismiss the banquet.

No one objected to this; with a formidable enemy at hand, they had no interest in having fun.

They all stood up, cupped their hands in greeting to Jin Peng and Luan Xuan, and began to leave the square, returning to their respective cultivation places to prepare for battle.

After instructing his subordinates to arrange four nearby cave dwellings for Luanxuan and the others, Jin Peng intended to leave.

Upon seeing this, Li Wushou, who had been focused on locking onto the coordinates of the Sparrow Lord's Sacred Domain, immediately instructed Zang Qiu to take out a black feather and greet the Golden Roc:
"Xiao Xiu Zang Qiu greets Elder Jin Peng!"

At this moment, most of the crowd had dispersed, and Jin Peng was willing to talk more with Zang Qiu and the others.

He wanted to pretend he hadn't heard and ignore it, but when he saw the black feather in Zang Qiu's hand, he stopped in his tracks.

The slight goodwill she felt towards Zang Qiu vanished, her brows furrowed, and she asked coldly:
"What's the matter?"

Zang Qiu's attitude became even more respectful, and he replied with some trepidation:

"Reporting to the Elder, the Sparrow Lord once said that after I survived in the Northern Frontier Pass, I could enter the Holy Domain to open the Sealed Corpse lineage. However, I am ignorant and have only lived in a remote corner. I do not know how to enter the Holy Domain. I am very afraid that I will miss the appointed time and disobey the Sparrow Lord's order."

As he spoke, he took out the hibiscus fruit that Elder Jinpeng had just bestowed upon him, respectfully held it above his head, and said again:

"I, a humble cultivator, am willing to offer up my Dao Fruit and humbly request that the elder guide me on the right path!"

Jin Peng looked back at Zang Qiu, who had been somewhat angry at Zang Qiu for taking out the black feather to stop him. From his perspective, it seemed as if Zang Qiu was using the Sparrow Lord to pressure him.

However, seeing Zang Qiu take out the Fusang Fruit and speak with such fear, his anger dissipated.

He was, after all, a country bumpkin. Although he was exceptionally capable, he was shallow in his knowledge and had no connections, which is why he offended me.

Seeing that the dozen or so people remaining in the square were looking over, Jin Peng smiled and replied loudly:

"The Fusang fruit is a generous gift from the Sparrow King; how could I give it away so casually? I would never stoop to coveting something from a junior like you!"

Now that you have come to work under my command, remember this: there is no need for personal relationships; all rewards and punishments will be clearly defined. This applies to you and to everyone else!
However, you cannot enter the Holy Land right now!

When I left Sparrow God Mountain, the Mustard Seed Ferry on the mountain had been taken away by Sparrow Lord. At this moment, unless summoned by Sparrow Lord, no one is allowed to enter the Holy Domain!
But since the Sparrow Lord has granted you entry into the Holy Domain, there's no rush. Once the war with the Central Domain is over, he will naturally summon you. There's no need to worry about this.

Just stay in Zhongtianguan and relax!
It will be soon!

Jin Peng's expression was calm, but he was unusually determined!
After confirming that his righteous words had been heard by everyone, Jin Peng prepared to turn and leave again.

Just then, Ma Feng, who had been waiting for a long time and was acting on Li Wushou's orders, suddenly spat out the half-dead black vulture from the divine palace.

His mind was in disarray, and half of his body was a bloody mess.

The remaining half of his body was covered with the power of Xuanhuang and the scorching heat of flames.

To make the crow look more pitiful, Li Wushou even personally burned it for a while.

Sure enough, as soon as Ma Feng placed the black vulture in the square, a dozen or so people who hadn't gone far gasped in shock.

"Is that a vulture?"

"They actually fought to the death like this?"

They had just heard Luan Xuan say that Wu Jiu was fighting to the death and refused to retreat, and they thought that the enemy had already perished at Jiangbei Pass!

I can't believe he's still alive!

Judging from the injuries on Wujiu's body, they were actually top-tier Xuanhuang Power and Yanhuo Power. Could it be that Wujiu fought a bloody battle against Dao Yan and Huang Shigong?

So fierce?
The crowd was both shocked and puzzled. Having cultivated to such a level, who among them, apart from breaking through to a higher realm, didn't value their own life the most?
After settling the vultures, Ma Feng suddenly knelt on one knee and pleaded with the golden roc:
"For the sake of the war, Sect Leader Wujiu fought against Dao Yan and Huang Shigong. If it weren't for Sect Leader Wujiu's bravery, we would have no chance of survival. We beg Elder Jinpeng to save Sect Leader Wujiu's life!"

Upon hearing this, Jin Peng remained expressionless, but his pupils contracted slightly.

I was just feeling relieved that I had saved a Dao Fruit, and then this happened?
Just as he was about to reply, Luan Xuan suddenly spoke up, rebuking Ma Feng:
“Ma Feng, what are you doing? Quickly put away Wu Jiu. How can we trouble Elder Zuo with this? Didn’t I tell you that I would give this Dao Fruit to Wu Jiu?”

Upon hearing this, Ma Feng's expression changed slightly, as if he were somewhat excited, and he replied to Luan Xuan:

"Grand Master, you divided the Azure-Gold Phoenix Feathers, weaving the Heaven and Earth Cage to imprison Dao Yan, Huang Shigong, and the other Nascent Soul cultivators, allowing us to fight back with our lives. Then the Heaven and Earth Cage was broken, and the divine creation backfired. If you lose your Dao Fruit, you..."

Luan Xuan raised an eyebrow and shouted:
"How dare you! My injuries will heal with a little rest. Why would I waste a Dao Fruit on you? Do you think you've done something right and dare to disobey my orders?"

Seeing that Luanxuan seemed genuinely angry, Ma Feng dared not say anything more, but simply bowed to Luanxuan and replied:

"My subordinates dare not!"

Then, looking unwilling, he tried to retrieve the black vulture.

Luan Xuan snorted coldly, then stepped forward, changed his expression, and bowed to Elder Jinpeng:
"Elder Zuo, Ma Feng."

Before he could finish speaking, Jin Peng waved his hand expressionlessly, interrupting him directly:
"It was I who overlooked the wound of the crow. Since the crow fought to the death for the sake of the war, it has naturally made a contribution to the Sealing Spirit Path, so it deserves a reward!"

As he spoke, a golden roc appeared above his head, and a new Dao Fruit was spat out, hovering in front of Luan Xuan.

"You can collect this Dao Fruit on behalf of Wujiu!"

Upon seeing this, Ma Feng's worry instantly turned to joy, and he bowed to Jin Peng in gratitude:
"Thank you, Elder Zuo. Elder Zuo's rewards and punishments are fair and just, we admire you! We will obey any orders, even at the cost of our lives!"

Jin Peng nodded slightly. Although his heart ached terribly, Ma Feng's statement made him feel a little better.

However, all the appreciation he had felt for Luanxuan and his group had vanished!
Looking around the square and sensing the divine thoughts projected from within, Jin Peng solemnly said:
"Those who make meritorious contributions will be richly rewarded. The world is about to undergo a great change. Those who have attained the Dao Fruit and comprehended the Dao of the Great Venerable may well try for the future Venerable position!"

After saying that, Jin Peng turned around and disappeared from the spot!
The rest of the group looked at the Dao Fruits in Luanxuan's hands with eager eyes.

Luan Xuan and Ma Feng exchanged a glance and put away the Dao Fruit.

Ma Feng also invited the black vulture back to the shrine once again.

The four of them turned around and walked towards the cave!

(End of this chapter)