Primordial Era: Becoming the Great Emperor of Humanity from the Start

Chapter 140 The righteous Guangchengzi!

The venue for this exchange conference between the Chan and Jie sects was ultimately set on the Penglai Immortal Island, an overseas fairy mountain.

Penglai Island, located in the East China Sea, is a renowned blessed land, making it a suitable location for the conference of the two religions.

After the dragon race submitted to the human race, the Four Seas could actually be considered part of the human race's territory, but there was no Nine Cauldrons to suppress them.

Without the Nine Cauldrons suppressing it, it is naturally no longer within the scope of the Nine Provinces Grand Array, which will reduce some trouble for the disciples of the two sects.

On this day, Penglai Immortal Island was filled with distinguished guests, including the most outstanding disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect.

On the Chan Sect's side, none of the Twelve Golden Immortals were absent from this grand gathering of the two sects, and the Chan Sect's Vice Leader, Daoist Randeng, even attended in person.

The Jie Sect's forces were even larger, with Duobao Daoren and Jinling Shengmu, two of the four inner disciples, already on Penglai Immortal Island.

All the outer disciples, including Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortal Maidens of the Three Immortal Maidens, the Four Saints of Nine Dragons Island, and the Ten Heavenly Lords of Golden Turtle Island, arrived at Penglai Immortal Island without exception.

Some independent cultivators, upon hearing of the grand gathering of the two sects, also came to Penglai Immortal Island, hoping to become familiar to the disciples of the two sects.

Therefore, today, Penglai Immortal Island can be described as a gathering place for experts, with more than two hands' worth of powerful individuals at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

When the grand gathering of the two religions began, Daoist Duobao was the first to stand up, looked around at the disciples of both religions, and said loudly:

"The purpose of this grand gathering of the two sects is to seek common ground while reserving differences among the disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect, so as to jointly overcome the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods!"

Both the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect are of the same lineage of sages, and their teacher and Yuanshi Tianzun are both among the Three Pure Ones. The disciples of the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect can be said to have come from the same lineage!

There may be some misunderstanding between the disciples of the two sects. Today is a good opportunity to lay everything out and clear things up!

Daoist Duobao's words were reasonable and well-founded, and even many disciples of the Chan Sect nodded in agreement after hearing them.

But just then, a voice rang out from the disciples of the Jie Sect: "The disciples of the Jie Sect consider the disciples of the Chan Sect as fellow disciples, but the disciples of the Chan Sect may not!"

Daoist Duobao frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Stop talking nonsense. The disciples of the Chan Sect are all enlightened immortals. How could they not recognize the camaraderie within the sect?"

"Hmph! If the disciples of the Chan Sect truly believed that the two sects were originally from the same school, why would they have schemed against the disciples of the Jie Sect not long ago?"

The same voice rang out again. Daoist Duobao looked up and found that the speaker was an unfamiliar disciple of the Jie Sect.

Just as Daoist Duobao was filled with doubt, the Antarctic Immortal, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, stood up and said in a deep voice:

"Shen Gongbao, you were originally a disciple of my Chan Sect, how did you end up with the Jie Sect? And how dare you utter such arrogant words, defaming the reputation of my Chan Sect?"

The one who spoke just now was Shen Gongbao. Upon hearing the reprimanding voice of the Antarctic Immortal, Shen Gongbao was not afraid at all, but instead stepped forward.

"Slander? Whether it's slander or not, you know best in your own hearts. It's precisely because I can't stand your shameless faces that I'm ashamed to associate with you," Shen Gongbao said disdainfully.

"You ungrateful Shen Gongbao! I spared you last time, yet you still don't know what's good for you. Aren't you afraid I'll expel you from the Chan Sect?" The Antarctic Immortal laughed angrily.

"Hahaha! The Chan Sect are all hypocritical and arrogant people. I, Shen Gongbao, would rather not stay in such a sect!"

"I don't need you to expel me from the Chan Sect. From this day forward, I, Shen Gongbao, am no longer a disciple of the Chan Sect!" Shen Gongbao said with utter disdain.

These words were met with great interest by the disciples of the Jie Sect, many of whom even smiled, waiting to see the Chan Sect make a fool of themselves.

The disciples of the Chan Sect were instantly enraged, their eyes glaring at Shen Gongbao as if they wanted to devour him alive.

"Shen Gongbao, you treacherous and disloyal wretch, it seems I cannot let you live!"

Among the Twelve Golden Immortals, Guang Chengzi stood up angrily. As he spoke, he unleashed the Heaven-Turning Seal and attacked Shen Gongbao.

Guang Chengzi was driven out of the human territory by Jiang Heng last time, and his injuries haven't fully healed yet, so he was already in a bad mood.

Now, hearing Shen Gongbao's treasonous words, which have utterly disgraced the Chan Sect, how could they possibly tolerate it?

The Heaven-Turning Seal was already descending, hurtling towards Shen Gongbao. With Shen Gongbao's current cultivation level, if he were hit by the Heaven-Turning Seal, he would naturally die instantly.

But for some reason, Shen Gongbao showed no fear on his face. Instead, he looked at Guang Chengzi with disdain, which made Guang Chengzi even more furious.

Guang Chengzi's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he slammed down the Heaven-Turning Seal. But just then, a figure stepped in front of the Heaven-Turning Seal.

"Brother Guangchengzi, wait a moment!" As Duobao Daoist spoke, he raised his hand and waved it, and the Heaven-Turning Seal immediately stopped in mid-air.

Guang Chengzi's expression instantly hardened. The fact that Duobao Daoist had blocked his Heaven-Turning Seal so easily was truly astonishing.

"What do you mean by this, Senior Brother Duobao? This Shen Gongbao is a traitor to our Chan Sect. Our Chan Sect is punishing traitors. Why are you obstructing us, Senior Brother Duobao?" Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

"As I just said, this grand gathering of the two religions is to resolve some misunderstandings between the two religions, so it is naturally not advisable to start a bloodbath."

"Whether what Shen Gongbao just said is true or false, or whether there is any misunderstanding, let's let him clarify it!" Daoist Duobao said with a smile.

Daoist Duobao was also helpless. Shen Gongbao had just spoken up for the Jie Sect, so he naturally couldn't ignore Shen Gongbao's life or death.

Furthermore, Daoist Duobao was naturally aware of what Shen Gongbao had said, and the grand gathering of the two religions was precisely for the sake of what Shen Gongbao had mentioned.

In any case, Daoist Duobao could not stand by and watch Shen Gongbao be killed by Guang Chengzi, which is why he intervened to stop Guang Chengzi.

Shen Gongbao's face was full of smugness. It was precisely because he knew this that he had been so unscrupulous just now.

"Then let Shen Gongbao have a good talk. I want to see just how he intends to frame my Chan Sect!"

Just then, the Daoist Ran Deng, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke. Guang Chengzi's expression changed slightly, but he could only retreat for the time being.

Since Daoist Ran Deng was the vice leader of the Chan Sect, and he had already spoken in this way, Guang Chengzi naturally couldn't say anything more.

But others don't know whether what Shen Gongbao said is true or false, so how could Guang Chengzi, who personally participated in that scheme, not know the truth?

That's why, when Shen Gongbao said those words, Guang Chengzi was not only furious but also considered killing him to silence him.

"Shen Gongbao, what exactly did you mean by what you just said? Explain it in detail!" Daoist Duobao said in a deep voice.

"Some time ago, Guang Chengzi, a descendant of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, and Taiyi Zhenren plotted against Fellow Daoist Shiji, almost causing Shiji's death and the dissipation of her Dao."

"Not only is Nezha from Chentang Pass in charge of this matter, but the current Human Emperor is also present. There is no room for Guangchengzi and Taiyi Zhenren to argue!" Shen Gongbao said.

Daoist Duobao seemed to have just learned of this, and immediately looked surprised, saying to Daoist Randeng:

"Senior Brother Ran Deng, what Shen Gongbao said is too absurd. Could we allow the two parties involved to confront each other face to face?"

"Alright!" Daoist Ran Deng pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.

Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren exchanged a glance, both frowning slightly. The fact that Randeng Daoren agreed so readily was not a good thing.

However, Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren had anticipated this scene before coming to Penglai Immortal Island, so they were not too worried at the moment.

Before Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren could rise, Shiji Niangniang, with a sorrowful expression, approached the disciples of both the Chan and Jie sects.

"Please let my fellow disciples know that I was cultivating alone in my cave when an arrow fell from the sky and killed my disciple, Biyun Tongzi!"

Later, after investigation, I learned that the arrow was shot by Nezha of Chentang Pass. I originally wanted to go and find Nezha to seek justice.

Who would have thought that Master Taiyi would suddenly appear, and without asking any questions, prepare to kill me with the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover!

"Hmph! I just happened to be passing by Chentang Pass that day and happened to see a demon killing humans. I didn't think too much about it and just took action!"

Who would have thought that Lady Shiji, a demon, was actually a disciple of the Jie Sect? The disciples of the Jie Sect are far too mixed in quality! "Master Taiyi said in a deep voice.

This turn of events immediately caused many disciples of the Jie Sect to frown inwardly, and their gazes toward Taiyi Zhenren became extremely hostile.

In his words, Taiyi Zhenren not only denied plotting against Shiji Niangniang in advance, but also turned the tables and spoke ill of the Jie Sect.

What do you mean by saying Lady Shiji is a demon? What do you mean by saying the disciples of the Jie Sect are of mixed quality? How much does Master Taiyi look down on the disciples of the Jie Sect?

Within the Jie Sect, most disciples are covered in scales and armor, which means that quite a few of the Jie Sect disciples are of demonic origin.

Now, by making such a sarcastic remark about Shi Ji Niangniang, who is of demon origin, Taiyi Zhenren is essentially insulting most of the disciples of the Jie Sect.

"What's wrong with the demon race? Just because we were born into the demon race, does that mean we deserve to be killed by your Chan Sect disciples without any explanation?"

"Does your Chan Sect still have any sense of kinship with the disciples of the Jie Sect? Do you still care about the Sage Tongtian?" Shen Gongbao immediately stepped forward and said angrily.

As soon as Shen Gongbao said this, many disciples of the Jie Sect cheered in unison, while the disciples of the Chan Sect all looked ugly.

"Hmph! This time, it can be said that Junior Brother Taiyi misspoke, but it is true that Junior Brother Taiyi personally witnessed Shiji committing atrocities at Chentang Pass."

"Seeing that Shi Ji commit murder, we, as disciples of the righteous sect, should naturally lend a helping hand. How can you say that it is my Chan Sect plotting against the disciples of the Jie Sect?" Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

Guang Chengzi knew that Taiyi Zhenren had incurred the wrath of the masses, so he had no choice but to forcibly change the subject. Otherwise, the situation of the Chan Sect would only get worse.

"Hmph! Well done, Guang Chengzi! You didn't say that when you faced the current Human Emperor!"

Your scheme was exposed by the Human Emperor. The Heaven-Shaking Arrow that killed my Jade Cloud Boy was clearly the work of you and the True Man Taiyi.

"If I, Shiji, hadn't schemed against the human race for this reason, how could you have been driven out of the human race's territory by that human emperor?" Lady Shiji said angrily.

"Hmph! You were the one who committed the crime first, and now you dare to turn around and accuse me?" Guang Chengzi said angrily.

Daoist Duobao frowned slightly; he naturally preferred to believe everything Lady Shiji said. Otherwise, how could Master Taiyi and Guangchengzi have appeared at Chentang Pass by such a coincidence?

However, since Guang Chengzi has now vehemently denied it, it is impossible to determine from Shi Ji Niangniang's words alone whether Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren had plotted against each other first.

Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren exchanged a glance. This was a solution they had come up with long ago, and they were confident that it was foolproof.

There were only a few people present at the time. Nezha was not there, and a little child wouldn't prove anything.

As for the current Human Emperor, it is even more impossible for him to appear here to guide Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren for Lady Shiji.

Therefore, as long as Guang Chengzi and Taiyi Zhenren stubbornly refuse to admit it, Shiji Niangniang's words alone will not be able to do anything to them.

"Hmph! You disciples of the Chan Sect are so shameless! Your schemes and plots failed, and now you don't even have the courage to admit it!" Lady Shiji said angrily.

"Hmph! I'd like to ask you this: out of consideration for the friendship between our two sects, Junior Brother Taiyi and I originally didn't want to pursue this matter!"

"On the contrary, it is you who are so persistent in making a fuss about this matter. Are you trying to use it to damage the friendship between the two religions? Speak! Are you up to no good?" Guang Chengzi said righteously.

Suddenly, the situation completely turned in Guang Chengzi's favor, and even many disciples of the Jie Sect looked at Lady Shiji with a hint of doubt.

"Hahaha! That's brilliant! What a righteous and awe-inspiring Guang Chengzi! If I hadn't known the truth beforehand, I would have actually believed what you said!" Shen Gongbao suddenly said with a laugh.

"Hmph! You traitor to the Chan Sect, what do you have to say now? If you have nothing, then obediently come with us to the Chan Sect to accept your punishment!" Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice.

Guang Chengzi's gaze toward Shen Gongbao was filled with cold light. The Chan Sect had almost fallen into an extremely passive situation precisely because of this Shen Gongbao.

Moreover, Shen Gongbao's defection from the Chan Sect today has undoubtedly made the entire sect a laughingstock. If Shen Gongbao is not properly punished, where will the Chan Sect's prestige be?

"Hmph! No matter how righteous and eloquent you are, Guang Chengzi, the truth of the matter will not change!" Shen Gongbao said in a deep voice.

"Hahaha! I, Guang Chengzi, have done nothing wrong and have no fear of your slander!" Guang Chengzi said.

"Then let's take a good look at what this is!" Shen Gongbao said loudly.

With a flick of his wrist, Shen Gongbao produced a crystal ball-like object and tossed it into the air.

"No matter what methods you have, I, Guang Chengzi, will not do anything I haven't done." Guang Chengzi couldn't finish his sentence.

After the crystal ball was thrown into the air, it immediately shone brightly. Then, within that light, some images gradually appeared.

At this moment, it can be clearly seen that a little child in the picture has drawn a bow, and then an arrow flies out.

But then, the arrow was caught by a pair of large hands, and the one who caught it was none other than Guang Chengzi, who had just been so righteous.

Then, the scene shifts, and Guang Chengzi arrives outside a cave and throws out the arrow, killing a boy.

In the next instant, all eyes were on Guang Chengzi.

(End of this chapter)