Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

A hundred miles outside the pass.

Three figures lurked in the clouds.

These are the other three venerable ones of the Western religion—Maitreya, Ratnaketu, and Vajrapani.

"Brother Mahasthamaprapta... has fallen." Venerable Maitreya sighed.

"That Su Yunbai must be eliminated," Venerable Baozhuang said coldly.

"But how do we get rid of him? He can even kill my senior brother Mahasthamaprapta. Even if the three of us join forces, we might not be able to win." Venerable Vajrapani frowned.

"So, we're not here for a direct confrontation." Venerable Maitreya took out a golden talisman.

"This is a replica of the 'Six Soul Banner' bestowed by the Sage. Although it is not even a fraction as good as the real thing, it is enough to severely injure a Quasi-Sage."

"Once Su Yunbai emerges from seclusion, we will activate this banner and cripple his cultivation!"

The voice just fell.

A sword light tore through the clouds!

"You three, are you well hidden?"

Su Yunbai and Yang Chan stood in mid-air!

"Oh no! We've been discovered!"

Maitreya's expression changed, and he immediately activated the Six Soul Banner!

The golden talisman burned, and six black wisps shot towards Su Yunbai like venomous snakes!

"Watch out!" Yang Chan exclaimed.

Su Yunbai smiled.

"We've been waiting for you!"

He raised his hand, and the threads of affection transformed into a large net, capturing all six streams of black energy.

"The Six Soul Banner specializes in harming souls, but unfortunately... you don't know that my Law of Emotion excels at protecting the divine soul!"

When the threads of love are tangled, the dark energy dissipates!

"How is this possible?!" The three Venerable Ones exclaimed in horror.

Su Yunbai will no longer give them a chance.

"Chan'er, do it!"

"yes!"

Yang Chan raised her hand, and the moonlight transformed into countless silver needles, shooting out in a blanket of light!

Su Yunbai then slashed at Maitreya with his sword.

To catch the thief, first catch the king!

Maitreya gritted his teeth and offered up the jade bottle.

He turned the bottle upside down, attempting to collect Su Yunbai's sword energy.

But this sword strike contains 50% of the Law of Emotion; how could it be so easily subdued?

The sword energy shattered the jade bottle, and its remaining force pierced through the chest of the Maitreya Buddha!

"ah--"

The golden statue shattered!

Upon seeing this, Ratnakupta and Vajrapani turned and fled.

"Where do you think you're going!"

Yang Chan unleashed a secret technique from the Moon Palace—the Guanghan Imprisonment!

The moonlight transformed into a cage, trapping the two of them.

Su Yunbai delivered two more sword strikes.

Three venerable figures of the Western religion have fallen!

In a single day, four powerful figures from the Western Sect were slain!

Strange phenomena occurred again, and blood rain fell for three consecutive days!

The world was shaken!

Xiqi Camp.

Jiang Ziya's face turned ashen.

"The four Venerable Ones...are all dead?"

"Yes," the scout said, trembling. "Su Yunbai and a silver-haired woman joined forces and killed three Venerables in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."

"A silver-haired woman? Who is she?"

"It seems to be... Yang Jian's younger sister, Yang Chan."

Jiang Ziya was stunned.

Yang Chan?

That gentle and kind little girl actually possesses such strength?

And... she actually sided with Su Yunbai?!

"It's over..." Ji Chang slumped down. "The Western Sect has suffered heavy losses and will surely take their anger out on Xiqi. The three Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect are also seriously injured and will be unable to fight again for a while."

"We... lost."

Youhun Pass.

Despite the resounding victory, Su Yunbai showed no joy.

Because he knew that the real test had only just begun.

Having beheaded four Western religious venerables, the two Western saints will certainly not let this go.

The next one to arrive might be a saint's avatar, or even... the original saint!

"I must break through to the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm as soon as possible..."

At dawn, the first rays of sunlight shone into Chaoge City.

Su Yunbai woke up from his meditation. After cultivating with Yang Chan last night, he had recovered most of the energy he had consumed.

Pushing open the window, one could see wisps of smoke rising from the chimneys of Chaoge City, and the sounds of daily life gradually filling the air—a rare day of tranquility after the great war.

He went to Daji's courtyard first.

Daji was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, holding a small baby's garment in her hand, and embroidering flower petals with her head down.

The sunlight shone on her slightly protruding belly, casting a soft glow.

"Yunbai." Hearing footsteps, she looked up and smiled, her eyes filled with the tenderness of a new mother. "Why are you up so early today?"

Su Yunbai sat down beside her and gently took her hand: "I want to spend more time with you. Did Nianqing bother you last night?"

"No, she's very well-behaved." Daji guided his hand to her abdomen. "Feel it, she even moved a little this morning."

A faint pulse of life could be felt beneath his palm.

An indescribable feeling welled up in Su Yunbai's heart, and the law of emotion flowed naturally, resonating subtly with that tiny life.

[Ding! Daoist companion Su Daji's favorability has increased from 99 to 100!]

[Congratulations! Your second Daoist partner's affinity has reached maximum!]

[Reward: 10000 Intimacy Points!]

[Current Intimacy Level: 63640 points!]

Su Yunbai was taken aback, then understood—becoming a father was the last bit of fulfillment in Daji's heart.

He pulled Daji into his arms: "After the great calamity is over, I will accompany you to watch her grow up, teach her to read and write, cultivate herself, and protect her for a lifetime."

"Mmm." Daji leaned on his shoulder, tears welling in her eyes. "I believe you."

The two embraced quietly until footsteps could be heard outside the courtyard.

Jiang Xiaowu walked over in a close-fitting outfit. Upon seeing the two, she paused slightly and said, "Sister, Yun Bai."

Su Yunbai released Daji: "Xiao Wu, have you finished dealing with military affairs?"

"I just finished approving last night's military report."

"The Xiqi army has retreated to a distance of 300 li and should be unable to launch another attack in the short term. However, scouts report that there are unusual movements in the Western Religion, and it seems that a higher-level figure is paying attention to this battle."

Su Yunbai took the document and quickly glanced at it: "As expected. If the two Western Saints remain unmoved after killing those four Bodhisattvas, it would be strange."

He looked up at Jiang Xiaowu.

Since they met in Beihai, this once cautious girl has grown into a capable general, but the stubbornness and loyalty in her eyes have never changed.

"Xiao Wu, you've had a tough time these past few days."

Jiang Xiaowu shook her head: "I'm happy to be of help."

Su Yunbai stood up and walked to her, gently stroking her cheek: "It's more than just helping. You are my Daoist partner, someone important to me. I don't want you to always see yourself as a 'subordinate'."

Jiang Xiaowu trembled slightly, her eyes reddening: "I... I'm just used to it."

"Then we'll change it slowly," Su Yunbai said gently. "I'll come to you tonight and teach you a sword technique—not a master-servant one, but a husband-and-wife one."

Jiang Xiaowu nodded vigorously: "Okay."

[Ding! Daoist partner Jiang Xiaowu's favorability has increased from 95 to 96!]

After leaving Daji's courtyard, Su Yunbai went to Bixiao's residence.

Before even entering the door, one could hear the clear, melodious sound of swords ringing out from inside.

Pushing open the door, one sees Bixiao practicing her sword in the courtyard. The Golden Dragon Scissors transform into two streams of light, swirling around her, their sword intent sharp yet carrying a touch of ethereal fairy-like aura.

"Your swordsmanship has improved again," Su Yunbai praised.

Bixiao sheathed her sword, and the Golden Dragon Scissors transformed into a hairpin, which she then inserted back into her hair. She smiled and said, "The swordsmanship of the Jie Sect emphasizes artistic conception. My state of mind has made some breakthroughs recently, and my sword intent has naturally improved as well."

She walked up to Su Yunbai and carefully examined him: "As for you, yesterday's battle took its toll. How are you recovering?"

"She is out of danger."

"As for you, you must have been seriously injured in your battle with Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma."

Bixiao smiled and said, "It was just a minor injury, it's healed long ago. But you..." She suddenly leaned closer and lightly kissed his lips, "Your cultivation improved again yesterday while you were practicing with Sister Chan'er, didn't it?"

Su Yunbai chuckled: "You could tell that?"

"The aura of the Law of Emotion is even more complete now." A sly glint flashed in Bixiao's eyes. "But Yunbai, you now have five Daoist partners. You should spread your affections evenly among them, so don't neglect anyone."

Su Yunbai pulled her into his arms: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

The two embraced for a moment, and Bixiao said softly, "Brother Duobao sent a message yesterday saying that Master is very satisfied with your performance at Youhun Pass."

"Oh?" Su Yunbai raised an eyebrow. "What did the Sage of Heaven say?"

"The Master's original words were: 'This boy has courage and a sense of responsibility; he is worth befriending.'"

"This is a rare compliment from Master. Senior Brother Duobao also said that if you need it, the Jie Sect can send some more outer disciples to help."

Su Yunbai's heart stirred slightly.