The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 202 Can Senior Brother Help Xiqi Recruit Some Cultivators?

Not long after Kong Xuan left, Taibai used his clone to arrive at the Prime Minister's residence in Xiqi.

This clone was identical to the original, dressed in an elegant Taoist robe, with a refined and otherworldly aura.

The guards at the gate saw that the newcomer was dressed in extraordinary clothes and had an extraordinary demeanor. Although they stepped forward to stop him in accordance with their duties, they did not dare to be too arrogant in their words.

"This is the Prime Minister's residence, a place of great importance. All unauthorized personnel must leave immediately!"

Two guards stood with their halberds across the front, their voices harsh but their eyes cautious.

Taibai's gaze swept over the weapons in their hands. They were made of fine iron, and the blades of the halberds gleamed coldly, clearly not something that ordinary soldiers of Xiqi could be equipped with.

"This item must have been seized from Zhang Guifang's troops."

With a flick of his sleeve, the two guards felt their hands suddenly empty as the fine iron halberd vanished into thin air.

Upon closer inspection, the Taoist priest had vanished without a trace.

Inside the main hall of the Prime Minister's residence, Jiang Ziya was discussing military matters with Lei Zhenzi, San Yisheng, and other civil and military officials.

Just then, the air in the hall rippled slightly, and Taibai's figure appeared out of thin air.

"How dare you! Who would dare trespass into the Prime Minister's residence!"

Nangong Shi reacted the fastest, drawing his sword with a sharp shout and rushing towards Taibai in one stride.

Lei Zhenzi and the others immediately went on alert, and the atmosphere inside the hall suddenly became tense.

Jiang Ziya looked up and was first startled, then recognized the person and hurriedly called out:

"General Nangong, hold your hand! This is my sect's eldest brother!"

However, Taibai moved even faster. Before Nangong Shi's sword could arrive, he raised a finger and chanted a mantra.

All those who were about to move, including Nangong Shi and Lei Zhenzi, froze instantly.

Jiang Ziya immediately rose from his seat, strode forward, and bowed deeply to Taibai.

"Disciple Jiang Ziya greets Senior Brother. I was unaware of your arrival and have failed to greet you properly. My colleagues are also unfamiliar with your presence. I hope you will forgive any offenses you may have caused."

Taibai nodded slightly in acceptance of the greeting, then turned his gaze to Jiang Ziya and went straight to the point:

"No need for formalities. Bring out the Investiture of the Gods and let me have a look."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya paused almost imperceptibly.

The Investiture of the Gods is of great importance. It was personally given to him by his master, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, when he descended the mountain. He was strictly instructed to keep it safe and wait for the day when he could bestow divine titles upon the gods on behalf of Heaven.

Even when facing the sect leader and senior brother, he dared not act rashly.

"Since you have inquired, Senior Brother, I will naturally comply. However... this list concerns matters of Heaven and Earth, and I wonder if Master is aware that Senior Brother wishes to view it?"

"Teacher, you are unaware. I am merely checking and will return shortly."

Before he could finish speaking, Taibai had already made his move.

He gestured vaguely in the direction of Jiang Ziya.

Jiang Ziya felt a slight tremor in his dantian, and the Investiture of the Gods was forcibly pulled out and slowly flew into Taibai's hand.

Jiang Ziya's expression changed slightly, but he dared not stop him and could only stand respectfully with his hands at his sides.

Taibai grasped the scroll; it felt warm and smooth to the touch, and he could sense the flow of the laws of nature.

He said no more and went straight to unfolding the list.

Above the list, a clear light emanated, and each name, formed from the essence of Dao, appeared clearly.

The current list already includes more than twenty people, including Gui Che, Ying Zhao, Fei Lian, Queen Jiang, and Jiang Wen Huan.

Taibai's gaze swept across the list, lingering for a moment on the names Guiche, Yingzhao, and Feilian.

These three were not originally on the list determined by fate, but their names appearing now means that the tribulations of three people who should have been on the list have been replaced.

His last lingering doubt dissipated, and he nodded silently.

The method of replacing the destined one with another to be listed on the list was indeed tacitly approved by the Heavenly Dao, and this was confirmed on the Investiture of the Gods list.

He stopped looking closely, flicked his wrist, rolled up the Investiture of the Gods scroll that was shrouded in a clear light, and casually tossed it back to Jiang Ziya.

"Keep it safe."

This list can only be commanded by those who possess the appearance of a flying bear; it is of little use to him.

Jiang Ziya quickly caught it with both hands, and after sensing that it was correct, he carefully put it back into his body, and then let out a sigh of relief.

"Xiqi has been managed in a very orderly manner, and its fortunes are gradually improving. When the time is right, it can raise an army to march eastward, to mourn the people and punish the guilty."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya's spirits lifted, and he bowed again:

"I will heed my elder brother's teachings and do my utmost to support the wise ruler and fulfill the mandate of Heaven."

"However, this disciple... has one more request, and humbly requests guidance from senior brother!"

A look of earnestness appeared on Jiang Ziya's face. He stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said:

"Senior Brother, there are many talented and extraordinary people in the Yin Shang Dynasty. I wonder if you could recommend some cultivators for me?"

"Oh? So, in your opinion, if Xiqi also had enough cultivators to counterbalance the extraordinary individuals of Yin Shang, you would be confident in leading your army eastward and destroying Cheng Tang?"

Jiang Ziya straightened his back, his eyes gleaming, and answered confidently:

"To be honest, Senior Brother, I am indeed confident in my abilities. Using military strategy and tactics to conquer cities and seize territory is my forte. My only concern is the difficulty in guarding against Taoist magic."

If my Xiqi also had a cultivator to guard it and counteract the evil magic of the Yin Shang, I would have already mustered my armor and troops and marched eastward to conquer the pass!

In the vast wilderness, there were countless independent cultivators. Some lived in seclusion overseas, detached from worldly affairs; some cultivated in seclusion in famous mountains, waiting for an opportunity; and some, despite their considerable cultivation, were unable to join a major sect for various reasons.

Which ones are usable and which ones are easy to recruit should be carefully considered.

After a moment, he seemed to have figured it out, and the light in his eyes faded.

Without saying another word, Taibai raised his right hand and gently touched Jiang Ziya's brow with his index finger.

The next moment, all the information about the Six Eccentrics of Meishan, Fajie, Qiao Kun, Xiao Sheng, Cao Bao, and other wandering immortals had been incorporated into Jiang Ziya's sea of ​​consciousness.

"These people have considerable cultivation and good character; you can go and recruit them."

"Well... Senior Brother, the number of people is still a bit too few. I've heard that your mount has already reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, and you have many talented and extraordinary people under your tutelage. I wonder if we could ask them to come down the mountain to help us?"

Seeing that Jiang Ziya was pushing his luck, Taibai raised his hand and tapped him on the forehead, scolding him:

"Jiang Ziya, don't even think about harming my disciples. If you do, don't blame me for upholding the sect rules and expelling them from the sect!"

After saying this, Taibai turned around and disappeared from the Prime Minister's residence.

This appearance is actually to verify whether the names on the Investiture of the Gods can truly be replaced.

Although it is possible to hear the words of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, it is ultimately just hearsay and not reality.

This list ultimately does not belong to the Master. If Heaven is displeased, it may change the rules.

Only by seeing the names on the list change with his own eyes could Li Bai be completely certain.

Even though he had seen the ghostly spirit of the carriage being brought to the list, he still didn't dare to fully believe it.

Another purpose was to observe the current situation in Xiqi.

This clone should not remain here for long: in the future, when many cultivators gather, if it is discovered by someone with ulterior motives, it may affect the overall situation.

Upon this observation, it was indeed as Jiang Ziya had predicted: Xiqi was poised to launch a major offensive against Yin.

If the Shang dynasty no longer had generals with extraordinary skills like Zhang Guifang, the chances of Xiqi winning would be at least 50%.

"The destiny of Xiqi has begun; all that remains is for the great war to begin."

Taibai knew that the peak time for souls to appear on the list would be when Wen Zhong personally led an expedition against Xiqi.

Therefore, for now, we should just wait and see what happens, and wait for Wen Zhong to send out his troops to fill the Investiture of the Gods list, which will be the best time.

At this time, Wen Zhongzheng was on his second campaign to quell the rebellion in the two southeastern towns.

Taibai firmly believed that this battle would completely quell the chaos and prevent it from reigniting.

At that time, he could then push Wen Zhong to lead his troops westward and initiate the Investiture of the Gods calamity.

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