6kv Chapter 616 "Just to borrow a treasure from you, fellow Daoist."
Chapter 616 "Just to borrow a treasure from you, fellow Daoist."
After much deliberation, Yuanshi Tianzun finally suppressed the humiliation in his heart.
For the sake of the flourishing of the Chan Sect and the one and only Investiture of the Gods, what does a moment's pride matter?
He, the Primordial Celestial Venerable, can endure.
However, it was absolutely impossible for him to personally visit the Lingxiao Palace to see the Daoist boy he had always looked down upon.
With a thought, a benevolent incarnation, identical to his original self, dressed in an apricot-yellow Daoist robe, exuding Daoist charm and supreme majesty, emerged from his body. It stepped out of the Jade Void Palace, tearing through layers of space, and headed straight for the Heavenly Court beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.
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South Heaven Gate.
This place is the gateway to the Heavenly Court, personally guarded by the Four Heavenly Kings, and patrolled day and night by tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers and generals. It is heavily guarded, sacred and majestic, and does not allow the slightest desecration.
In the past, this place was always radiant with divine light and awe-inspiring.
But today, the entire South Heavenly Gate is shrouded in an eerie silence.
All the heavenly soldiers on patrol stopped in their tracks, their weapons trembling uncontrollably.
The Four Heavenly Kings, who guarded the four directions, were on high alert, their faces pale and their foreheads covered with fine beads of cold sweat.
Even the giant spirit god, who was hundreds of feet tall and strong enough to lift mountains, froze in place, his large, bell-like eyes filled with indescribable shock and horror.
It was only because, before them, at the end of the white jade staircase leading to the Heavenly Court, a figure had appeared out of nowhere.
The figure simply stood there quietly.
It did not exude any earth-shattering aura, nor did it display any world-destroying power.
But when he stood there, he seemed to be the only one in this world.
He is the Tao, he is the principle, he is the embodiment of all order and rules in this world.
The moment he appeared, the entire Southern Heavenly Gate, and even the laws of the entire Heavenly Court, seemed to bow down to him and pay homage to him.
saint!
Only the supreme, immortal, and divinely revered Heavenly Saints possess such terrifying power!
"I am Yuanshi of the Jade Void Palace."
A cold, authoritative voice, devoid of any emotion, slowly rose into the air.
"I have important business to attend to and have come to pay my respects to the Great Heavenly Venerable Haotian."
boom!
Yuanshi Tianzun!
It really is Yuanshi Tianzun!
When these six words were clearly heard by every heavenly soldier and general, everyone felt their minds go blank with a buzz.
That was a saint!
It is a legendary being who dwells high in the heavens and regards all living beings as ants!
These insignificant figures, who aren't even worthy of being called immortals, normally consider it a desecration to even hear the name of a saint.
But now, this legendary sage has actually... come to the South Heavenly Gate in person?
Do we also need to pay homage to the Great Heavenly Venerable Haotian?
What... what on earth happened?
"Thump!"
"Thump!"
After a brief silence, outside the South Heavenly Gate, a series of uniform sounds of armor striking the ground rang out.
Led by the Giant Spirit God and the Four Heavenly Kings, tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers and generals knelt down in unison.
Their heads were buried deep in the ground, and their bodies trembled violently from extreme fear and awe.
"We pay homage to the Primordial Sage!!"
The roar, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, resounded throughout the entire South Heavenly Gate.
The incarnation of Yuanshi Tianzun, however, remained indifferent to this.
His gaze, calmly fixed on the leading giant god.
That gaze, without the slightest sense of oppression, made the Giant Spirit God feel as if he were being seen through from the inside out, and that not a single thought of his could escape its gaze.
"Go and report it."
The voice of the Primordial Celestial Venerable rang out once more.
"Yes! Yes! Sage!"
The giant spirit felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He didn't even dare to look up at the saint's face. He scrambled to his feet.
He felt his legs going weak.
In the past, if a sage were to arrive, he, as a righteous god of the Heavenly Court, would naturally barge directly into the Lingxiao Palace and loudly announce his arrival.
But now, he doesn't dare.
He could sense that the saint's mood seemed...not so good.
Moreover, the Heavenly Court of today is no longer the empty shell that was once at the mercy of the sages.
Since the emergence of the law-enforcing celestial being Chen Changsheng, the spirit and energy of the entire Heavenly Court have undergone earth-shattering changes.
Moreover, the Investiture of the Gods is currently still in the hands of His Majesty the Jade Emperor.
People have to bow their heads under the roof.
He didn't want to cause any trouble for His Majesty the Jade Emperor because of his recklessness.
The Giant Spirit God took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and respectfully bowed to the Primordial Celestial Venerable.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will go and inform His Majesty immediately!"
After saying that, he transformed into a streak of light and rushed madly toward the Lingxiao Palace without looking back.
He swore that this was the fastest he had ever run in his life.
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The Lingxiao Palace.
The Jade Emperor sat high on the dragon throne, wearing a nine-dragon imperial robe and a flat-topped crown. He was surrounded by an aura of imperial power, exuding a majestic and awe-inspiring presence.
Beside him stood the dignified, elegant, and peerless Queen Mother of the West.
Below, a group of celestial officials, led by Venus, stood on both sides, discussing various matters concerning the Three Realms.
The entire hall was solemn and dignified, with a serene atmosphere.
Just then.
"Report—!"
A shout filled with fear and anxiety came rapidly from outside the main hall, growing louder as it approached.
Immediately afterwards, a burly figure tumbled and crawled into the Lingxiao Palace.
With a "plop," he knelt down in the center of the hall.
"Djinn God?"
Haotian frowned slightly, looking at the Giant Spirit God kneeling below, his armor disheveled and his expression panicked, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
"What's all this panic? What kind of behavior is this!"
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty!"
The giant spirit raised his head, his honest face filled with terror.
He pointed in the direction of the South Heavenly Gate, his voice trembling.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty! No... Something terrible has happened!"
"Outside the Southern Heavenly Gate, the Primordial Sage... has arrived!"
What?
Has the Primordial Sage arrived?
When the giant spirit's words, filled with terror, echoed through the empty Lingxiao Palace, the entire hall instantly fell into a deathly silence.
All the celestial officials who were holding discussions, whether civil or military, stopped what they were doing at that moment.
They all stood frozen in place, as if under a spell, their faces filled with the same shock and horror as the Giant Spirit God.
Even Venus, known for his wisdom and composure even in the face of a collapsing mountain, widened his eyes in shock, nearly dropping his whisk.
Yuanshi Tianzun?
How could that high and mighty Chan Sect saint, who was famously contemptuous of the Heavenly Court and looked down on them, who were "born of fur and horns and hatched from eggs," suddenly come to their Heavenly Court?
This doesn't make sense!
Upon hearing this name, the Jade Emperor, seated on his dragon throne, suddenly unleashed a terrifying glint of light from his deep, abyss-like eyes.
His body, subconsciously, leaned forward slightly.
"Are you sure it's Yuanshi Tianzun?"
His voice was deep and authoritative, with a hint of barely perceptible solemnity.
"Absolutely true!"
The giant god banged his head on the ground, his voice trembling violently with excitement.
"That aura of a sage was absolutely unmistakable! Moreover... moreover, the sage himself said that he was Yuanshi of the Jade Void Palace, here to pay homage to His Majesty!"
A greeting?
Haotian keenly caught the word.
His imperial heart, dormant for countless eons, beat violently and uncontrollably at this moment.
He and Yaochi exchanged a glance, both seeing a deep sense of surprise in each other's eyes.
What kind of arrogant being was Yuanshi Tianzun?
Since the Lich Wars, the Heavenly Court has been re-established. Has he ever given a second glance to himself, the Heavenly Emperor?
In his eyes, he was probably not as precious as a crane in the back of Kunlun Mountain.
But now, he's actually using the word "pay respects"?
There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!
Haotian immediately concluded that Yuanshi Tianzun must have something to ask of him!
Moreover, what they are asking for is no small matter!
Otherwise, given his arrogant nature, he would never have condescended to do so.
Thinking of this, Haotian felt an indescribable sense of joy welling up inside him.
how many years?
Ever since he assumed the position of ruler of the three realms, he has lived in the shadow of these saints.
They regarded the Heavenly Court as nothing, the Heavenly Rules as child's play, and him, the Heavenly Emperor, as a puppet.
He'd had enough!
He was constantly thinking about how to trample these high and mighty saints under his feet!
And today, the opportunity seems to have arrived.
"hehe……"
Haotian's lips curled into a cold smile uncontrollably.
He slowly leaned back on the dragon throne, his entire demeanor becoming languid yet majestic.
"Since it is the Primordial Sage who has arrived, he is an honored guest of our Heavenly Court."
"Giant Spirit God, convey my decree: open the Central Heaven Gate, play celestial music from the Nine Heavens, and welcome the Sage to the Lingxiao Palace with the highest honors."
He had to give this saint enough face.
He wanted everyone to see how he, Haotian, treated the sage with respect.
He wants to adopt a haughty and superior attitude.
That way, when we negotiate the terms later, we can ask for a higher price!
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Having received the decree, the Giant Spirit God dared not delay in the slightest. He quickly got up from the ground, turned around, and rushed towards the South Heavenly Gate.
soon.
As solemn and majestic celestial music resounded, surrounded by countless heavenly soldiers, generals, and officials, the scene unfolded.
The sage incarnate, dressed in an apricot-yellow Taoist robe, with Taoist aura flowing around him and his face indistinct, slowly walked step by step, stepping on golden auspicious clouds, into the Lingxiao Palace, which symbolized the highest authority in the Three Realms.
The moment he stepped into the main hall.
All the celestial music playing in the entire hall abruptly stopped.
All the celestial officials, regardless of their rank, bowed in unison under the invisible pressure of the saint, not daring to raise their heads.
"We pay homage to the Primordial Sage!"
A deafening roar, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, erupted once more.
Only Haotian and Yaochi, seated on the dragon throne, remained motionless.
"Brother Yuanshi, what a rare guest! A truly rare guest!"
With a warm smile on his face, Haotian stood up from the dragon throne and walked down the steps, as if he wanted to greet him personally.
"I wonder which fragrant breeze blew you here, fellow Daoist, to my humble Lingxiao Palace?"
"Fellow Daoist, your arrival is a great honor! I apologize for not greeting you properly!"
He was extremely humble, and his tone was full of enthusiasm.
It was as if he was seeing not a mortal enemy who had always looked down on him, but an old friend he hadn't seen for many years.
The incarnation of Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Haotian's "enthusiastic" appearance and sneered inwardly.
play?
You, a mere novice, dare to put on an act in front of me?
If it weren't for the grand undertaking of bestowing the title of gods, I would find even a glance at you an eyesore.
Although he felt disdain in his heart, he maintained his indifferent and dignified demeanor on the surface.
"Fellow Daoist Haotian, you're too kind."
He nodded slightly in return.
"I have come here today because I wish to discuss something with you, fellow Daoist."
He didn't beat around the bush at all; he went straight to the point.
Because he knew that in front of someone like Haotian, any pretense or evasion was superfluous.
Upon hearing this, Haotian's smile widened even further.
coming!
The main topic has finally arrived!
He feigned surprise and said "Oh," then waved his hand dismissively.
"All immortals, please step back for now."
"I wish to have a private reunion with the Primordial Sage."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The celestial officials, as if granted a pardon, bowed respectfully and then orderly withdrew from the Lingxiao Palace.
Soon, the vast palace was left with only Yuanshi, Haotian, and the Queen Mother of Yaochi beside him.
"Brother Dao, please take a seat."
Haotian pointed to the guest seat next to him, indicating that Yuanshi Tianzun should sit down.
Yuanshi Tianzun didn't stand on ceremony and sat cross-legged in the guest seat.
"Brother Yuanshi, may I ask what brings you here?"
Haotian asked the question knowingly, his smile carrying a deeper meaning.
"Brother Dao, please speak freely. As long as it is within the power of my Heavenly Court, I will never refuse!"
Yuanshi Tianzun looked at his hypocritical face and felt increasingly disgusted.
He stopped talking and calmly met Haotian's gaze.
"I have come here for no other reason than this."
"I only wish to borrow a treasure from you, fellow Daoist."
Borrowing treasure?
Upon hearing this, a deep sense of doubt flashed in the eyes of both Haotian and Yaochi.
A sage, borrowing a treasure from the Heavenly Emperor?
This is absolutely ridiculous!
He, Yuanshi Tianzun, is the true descendant of Pangu, and his wealth and fortune are unparalleled in the primordial world.
What treasure does he have that I don't?
Do we really need to come all the way to his Heavenly Court to borrow it?
"Oh?"
Haotian suppressed his doubts and put on an expression of great interest.
"What does the sage wish to borrow?"
Yuanshi Tianzun looked at him and remained silent for a moment.
Then, slowly, word by word, he uttered three words.
"Strike! God! Whip!"
Strike! God! Whip!
When those three words were uttered by Yuanshi Tianzun without a trace of emotion, the air in the entire Lingxiao Palace seemed to freeze completely in that instant.
The smile on the face of the Jade Emperor on the dragon throne froze.
The God-Slaying Whip?
The Primordial Celestial Venerable actually came for the God-Slaying Whip?
Haotian's brain started working at lightning speed.
What is the God-Slaying Whip?
That was in the Zixiao Palace, after the saints discussed the Investiture of the Gods. Dao Ancestor Hongjun personally bestowed it upon him as the authority to control the immortals of the Three Realms, cooperate with the Investiture of the Gods, and wield the power to carry out this great undertaking of the Investiture of the Gods!
This treasure is specifically designed to strike down gods and immortals. No matter how high your cultivation level or how strong your magical power, as long as you are listed on the Investiture of the Gods, you will all be beheaded under this whip!
It can be said that the God-Slaying Whip and the Investiture of the Gods are the two most important magical treasures in this great calamity!