txolops Chapter 247 The Ownership of the Mount
Chapter 247 The Ownership of the Mount
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"Young friend, you've been observing for quite some time now; do you still not intend to show yourself?"
As a sage, Zhunti had already seen through everything.
All things in heaven and earth are under its divine eye, and not even the slightest fluctuation of its aura can escape its notice.
No matter how much Taibai activated his concealment abilities, he was ultimately only at the level of a Primordial Golden Immortal. The gap between him and a Saint was like the difference between clouds and mud, far beyond ten thousand miles.
Therefore, Taibai had already fallen into Zhunti's perception.
The reason for not revealing it at the beginning was simply to give Taibai a warning.
On the other hand, Taibai did not actually intend to remain hidden in the shadows for long.
He knew perfectly well that although Zhunti was regarded as a minor figure by the saints, a saint was still a saint after all, holding the power of the Heavenly Dao and discerning the mysteries of the universe. He could not deceive him.
Suddenly, the void directly in front of Zhunti rippled slightly, and Taibai's figure solidified from nothingness, appearing directly in front of Zhunti about ten feet away.
Taibai faced Zhunti and bowed slightly in homage.
"Disciple Taibai greets Martial Uncle Zhunti."
Initially, Taibai had a decent impression of Zhunti, but after that incident, the saint completely destroyed any remaining goodwill he had towards him.
The act of bowing at this moment is merely a formality, adhering to seniority and etiquette.
Zhunti remained calm and raised his hand in a gesture of support, saying:
"Nephew, there's no need for such formalities. Now that you've witnessed today's events for quite some time, do you have anything else to say?"
Zhunti's summoning of Taibai was actually driven by two deeper meanings:
One purpose was to clearly declare to Taibai that Cihang and Puxian were under his protection and were destined for the Western Paradise, and that no one else was allowed to interfere.
Secondly, it demonstrates the intention to protect Cihang and Puxian, as long as the two are willing to follow, they will be protected by the saints and no one can easily shake their position.
Given the current situation, he must use Venus to establish his authority and demonstrate the power and virtue of the Western Religion; otherwise, how can he attract talented people from all over the world to serve him?
Upon hearing this, Taibai slowly raised his head and said:
"This disciple does have some foolish opinions, and hopes that Uncle-Master will listen to them. Lingya Immortal and Jinguang Immortal are among the Seven Immortals who serve the Jie Sect. Even if they have committed wrongdoings, they should be dealt with by the Sage Tongtian. I beg Uncle-Master to show mercy."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti's face immediately darkened, and a golden light flickered in his eyes.
He did not expect that Taibai would dare to speak so frankly, and even use the name of Tongtian to exert pressure in secret.
The dignity of a sage should not be lightly violated by juniors.
"Everything is preordained by karma, and cause and effect are predetermined. These two people have a karmic connection with Cihang and Puxian by having mounts, which is the will of Heaven and cannot be changed by human power."
Nephew, you'd better not meddle in other people's business, lest you bring trouble upon yourself.
Zhunti's tone turned cold, each word seemingly carrying immense force, faintly conveying the oppressive power of the Heavenly Dao, his warning obvious.
After hearing this, Taibai no longer looked at Zhunti, but instead turned to look at Cihang and Puxian, who were standing quietly to the side. His gaze swept over their faces, and he said calmly:
"Junior brothers, do you share the same opinion regarding the matter of Lingya Xian and Jinguang Xian?"
Taibai knew perfectly well that since the Sage Zhunti had appeared and intervened, he would not easily give in, and this matter could no longer be argued.
Therefore, he directly posed the question to Cihang and Puxian, which was both a test and a choice.
In this way, he could see whether the two were truly loyal to the Chan Sect or had already sided with the leader of the Western Sect.
If the two still show reverence and favor him in their words, then even if they later go to the West, Taibai can still remember their camaraderie and leave them a chance to live.
If these two reveal their disloyalty now, it will prove that their hearts belong to the West, and they will surely become a great threat to the Chan Sect in the future. Such a situation must not be tolerated. If there is an opportunity in the future, we will definitely stop at nothing to eliminate the root of the disaster.
When Puxian and Cihang heard Taibai's question, they exchanged a glance, their eyes seemingly reflecting a myriad of thoughts.
Puxian, being straightforward, immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and was about to speak:
"Brother Qi, these Spirit Tooth Immortal and Golden Light Immortal are indeed related to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Cihang suddenly reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve, pulling him back half a step.
Immediately afterwards, Cihang stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Taibai, and said:
"Senior Brother, you are wise. We are both of shallow cultivation and inexperienced. How dare we speak recklessly on such an important matter?"
Everything rests with Uncle-Master Zhunti and Senior Brother Zhunti to decide. Uncle-Master Zhunti says these two immortals should be his mounts; therefore, it is due to fate.
If our senior brother says no, then no. We two will obey his orders without question and dare not have any selfish motives.
A hint of surprise flashed across Taibai's eyes, and he couldn't help but re-evaluate his junior brother.
He had not expected Cihang to be so resourceful. His words were so tactful and diplomatic that he neither offended Zhunti nor explicitly betrayed the Chan teachings. Instead, he turned the problem back on and distanced himself from the matter.
Taibai remained silent for a moment, then turned to face Zhunti again, his tone becoming increasingly firm as he spoke, word by word:
"Uncle-Master Zhunti, Cihang and Puxian are disciples of my Chan Sect, studying under the Yuxu Palace. As the senior disciple of the Chan Sect..."
"We are qualified to make decisions for them, so please take your leave, Uncle. This matter concerns the conflict between our Chan Sect and the Jie Sect, and we will not trouble you with it any further."
Upon hearing this, Zhunti felt a surge of anger.
Although he was secretly displeased with Cihang's smooth words, Cihang and Puxian were indispensable people with special destinies, and he could not afford to lose them.
Therefore, with nowhere to vent his anger, he naturally turned it all on Li Bai.
How dare such a junior repeatedly defy the sage's will? If he is not punished, how can the sage maintain his dignity?
The next moment, Zhunti's eyes sharpened, and the power of a saint erupted from his body.
Before any action was seen, the entire world suddenly darkened, and the oppressive force pressed down on Taibai.
"Nephew, I am already a sage. From your words, do you mean that even sages can make mistakes?"
When Taibai saw Zhunti using the same old trick again, he felt it was absurd and laughable.
Previously, Zhunti had attacked him in the same way, but now it was happening again.
If I had known this person was like this, I should have set the conditions much stricter when I made the vows under the guidance of Zhunti and Jieyi.
If they had actually done that back then, how could these two be so unscrupulous as they are now?
Taibai took a deep breath, his eyes filled with anger as he looked at the other party, and said in a deep voice:
"Has Uncle-Master forgotten the scene where you were taught a lesson by Master Taiqing and Master Yuanshi last time?"
However, such threats had no effect on Zhunti.
It wasn't that he wasn't afraid of those two, but rather that the secrets of heaven were now so chaotic that even a sage would find it difficult to clearly perceive what was happening here.
Even he himself was the same. If he hadn't accidentally received one of the many telepathic messages from Randeng, he wouldn't have known what was happening here.
Moreover, he had a general idea of the course of events in the Investiture of the Gods.
The leaders of the three religions have mostly handed over their authority to Taibai, which is why Taibai has been secretly paying attention to them.
Therefore, he could conclude that the three of them could not possibly be looking at this place at this moment.
"Nephew, there's no need for jokes. Just leave now and pretend nothing happened."
Otherwise, even if I cannot directly attack you, I will find ways to make things difficult for you through others.
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Cihang, Puxian, and Randeng almost imperceptibly.
Taibai immediately understood the deeper meaning behind his words. If he did not retreat at this moment, Zhunti could bestow upon him the Burning Lamp Pill, which would temporarily boost his cultivation.
Taibai knew in his heart that although he was not afraid of a quasi-saint, if the other party really risked his life, he would be severely injured even if he did not die, and the situation would be very unfavorable.