Primordial Era: With unparalleled comprehension, I pioneered a divine kingdom of faith.

Chapter 173 True Dragon and True Phoenix

"Refinement?" Jiang Ziya looked at Guang Chengzi with a hint of disbelief.

This is a great calamity for immortals and gods, a tribulation that kills them. It's not something children can do for fun.

If things go wrong, it could be truly catastrophic.

This is no joke.

"Don't worry about them. Those two have already reached the threshold of Quasi-Saints. Dealing with them will be very troublesome," Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

Hearing Guang Chengzi's words, Jiang Ziya nodded, then seemed to remember something: "What if they take action?"

"I will deal with them. The rest is up to you and your fellow disciples," Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Guang Chengzi's words, Jiang Ziya's heart sank.

This is no joke.

However, this is the only option for now.

Over at Dashang!

After witnessing Luo Xuan being crushed to death, Shen Gongbao no longer dared to harbor any malicious thoughts. Shen Gongbao was truly evil.

But I really want to win.

Even when they left, they took Su Hu with them and brought him back to Chaoge.

Inside the palace.

Di Xin looked at Su Daji with great interest.

Su Daji looked at Di Xin with a strange glint in her eyes.

Rumors circulated that Emperor Xin was a tyrannical and incompetent ruler who indulged in debauchery and revelry every night; in short, he was not a good person.

But now that Su Daji has seen it with her own eyes, she understands that Emperor Xin is not at all like the rumors outside.

"Your Majesty, why is this so?" Su Daji asked Di Xin in a sweet voice.

"Why is that?" Di Xin looked at the peerless beauty in front of him with a slight smile, but in Di Xin's eyes, although such a woman was beautiful...

But that wasn't enough to win over Emperor Xin.

What Di Xin was more curious about was Su Daji's cultivation level—the True Immortal Realm of the Immortal Martial Path!

Moreover, he was only sixteen years old, which would be considered top-tier even in the Lich Age.

Immortal Martial Arts disagrees with other systems; aptitude and talent are both indispensable.

Diligence in martial arts can make up for shortcomings; day after day, one nourishes the body with precious medicines.

The path to immortality can be cultivated slowly through refining one's Qi; it can be done gradually.

Only in the realm of Immortal Martial Arts does one need to possess extraordinary talent.

At sixteen, Xianwu reached the realm of True Immortal, making him an exceptionally talented and rare genius.

"There are some things you're not qualified for, but your cultivation is quite good. You've never entered the Human Race Ancestral Temple yet?" Di Xin said to Su Daji with a smile.

"The ancestral temple of the human race?" Su Daji looked at Di Xin with a strange look in her eyes.

Di Xin looked at Su Daji's destiny with a glint in his eyes. It was the destiny of a true phoenix, one of the most noble destinies in the world, comparable to the destiny of a true dragon.

Di Xin's destiny is that of a true dragon.

"I see." Di Xin looked at Su Daji.

"From now on, you should follow me closely," Di Xin said with a smile.

Su Daji wasn't offended; instead, she asked Di Xin, "Your Majesty, why are you doing this?"

"You'll find out later; your father will be arriving in Chaoge soon," Di Xin said with a smile.

Hearing Di Xin's words, Su Daji's worries were relieved.

After all, the fact that Yizhou was attacked by Xiqi was no secret; Su Daji had already learned about it on her way to Chaoge.

I just haven't asked yet.

But things are different now.

Now that she knew her father was comforting her, Su Daji was relieved.

On Shen Gongbao's side.

Shen Gongbao looked frustrated. He should have won a great victory, but who knew that Luo Xuan's fire would burn everything to ashes.

If Luo Xuan hadn't started this fire, the situation would have been completely different.

This is a major defeat. Although Su Hu was rescued, Yizhou was lost, which is not a good thing.

As mentioned earlier, Yizhou was a hindrance to Xiqi.

If Yizhou hadn't been lost, then even if Xiqi wanted to take action against the Shang Dynasty, it would have to consider Su Hu of Yizhou.

But now that Yizhou is gone, even though Su Hu is still alive, it's no different from being dead, since he's of no use to him anyway.

This means that Xiqi no longer has any reservations about taking action against the Shang Dynasty.

They immediately took Su Hu to see Emperor Xin.

"Your Majesty, I have returned," Shen Gongbao said to Di Xin. This was the first time Shen Gongbao had used the word "臣" (chen, meaning subject/minister).

Previously, I always used the phrase "this humble Taoist priest".

But things are different now. Shen Gongbao now intends to completely tie himself to the Shang Dynasty.

The change in address was also a huge shift, indicating that Shen Gongbao was now completely bound to the Shang Dynasty and had become its minister.

Di Xin naturally knew this as well. A glint flashed in his eyes, and then he pretended to be a foolish tyrant: "Shen Gongbao, do you know your crime?"

"Your subject knows his crime," Shen Gongbao said in a deep voice. On his way back, Shen Gongbao had a premonition that he would be questioned by Emperor Xin, so he readily admitted it.

"Hmph, I sent you to support Yizhou, and you actually lost it! Guards!" Di Xin shouted loudly.

"Your Majesty, please wait," Shen Gongbao said, thinking of Emperor Xin.

"Oh? Is there anything else you want to say?" Di Xin looked at Shen Gongbao with a hint of mockery in his eyes, then asked in a fleeting moment.

"Your Majesty, I know my fault. However, it was not my fault that Yizhou was lost before I arrived. I have already brought back Marquis Su Hu of Yizhou. I beg Your Majesty to see the truth." Shen Gongbao said to Di Xin.

Di Xin looked at Shen Gongbao, a look of sudden realization in his eyes.

"Is that so?" Di Xin looked at You Hun Fei Zhong beside him, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with the Imperial Advisor. On the contrary, the Imperial Advisor has done a great service in saving the Marquis of Yizhou," You Hun said, kneeling on the ground and looking at Emperor Xin.

"So that's how it is. It seems I've misunderstood you, my dear minister," Di Xin said indifferently.

"Where is the Marquis of Yizhou now?" Di Xin asked, thinking of Shen Gongbao.

"The Marquis of Yizhou is currently in Chaoge. I have made all the necessary arrangements. If Your Majesty wishes to summon the Marquis of Yizhou, you may do so at any time," Shen Gongbao said in a deep voice.

"In that case, forget about that. I am also a little tired. You may all leave now. However, Grand Preceptor, regarding the matter of Xiqi, I hope to see you do your utmost," Di Xin said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will certainly not disappoint you," Shen Gongbao said in a deep voice.

"Very good." Di Xin waved his hand.

Shen Gongbao, You Hun, Fei Zhong, and the others withdrew.

Leaving the palace, Shen Gongbao looked towards Xiqi with a headache.

They thought victory was assured, but who knew that Luo Xuan's fire not only failed to defeat Xiqi, but also landed him on the Investiture of the Gods list.

This was a bit of a headache for Shen Gongbao.

Victory seemed within reach, but then an unexpected turn of events occurred – that's the most painful thing.

"Grand Preceptor, now that Su Hu, the Marquis of Yizhou, has entered the palace as his daughter Su Daji, we are worried that she will whisper in the king's ear. What should we do?" You Hun asked Shen Gongbao.

You Hun Fei Zhong was also recommended to Emperor Xin by Shen Gongbao.

They both had a grudge against Su Hu, so naturally they were worried about such a thing happening now.

If Su Daji were to gain Emperor Xin's favor, then the two of them would have to guard against such a thing, which is why they spoke of it.

"Don't worry, she won't dare to say anything reckless to Su Daji. Her father is still in our hands. As long as she's smart enough, she'll know what she should and shouldn't say," Shen Gongbao said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing Shen Gongbao's words, You Hun Fei Zhong's anxiety gradually subsided.

After leaving the palace, Shen Gongbao went to find helpers again.

Chaos Island!!

Di Fang looked towards the sky with a glint of light in his eyes.

A vast world is approaching the primordial world, though it is still a long way off. At the current pace, it will probably take ten thousand years to reach the primordial world.

The other sages also noticed it, but none of them took any action.

The Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is the main thing now. These other worlds are completely unnecessary at the moment. The Tribulation of Immortals and Gods is related to their disciples.

Therefore, compared to this vast world, the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is more important.

"This Shen Gongbao." Di Fang couldn't help but smile. Sure enough, Shen Gongbao had gone to the Jie Sect to look for someone again. After all, to some extent...

The Jie Sect is also outrageous. Why do they have to send their own people to their deaths one by one? Wouldn't it be better to fight in a team?

(End of this chapter)