Chapter 61

This little friend, you kid, speaking frankly, I have an affinity with another junior fellow disciple of mine; he today just...

Wu Liang Xian Weng still wanted to give a word of advice.

Ao Yifan gave a wry smile and said, "I think this is what they call having affinity but no fate; I brought Mu Zha to become his disciple, but he happened to be absent, and this child likes this Cihang Daoist so much; I think the child's true opportunity lies with this Cihang Daoist!"

Honestly, Ao Yifan's words weren't nonsense.

After all, Mu Zha later really followed Guanyin Bodhisattva, which is precisely the present Cihang Daoist.

However, because of Ao Yifan, this outcome was brought forward, which is like cutting out the middleman's profit.

As for Puxian Zhenren, Ao Yifan couldn't be bothered to deal with that guy; whether he can ultimately survive the killing calamity is another matter.

As for Puxian Zhenren being dissatisfied, letting him go find the Cihang Daoist—does he have the ability to do that?

You should know that, among the Twelve Golden Immortals, the present Cihang Daoist is the only expert who has severed three corpses!

These days, the only one in the Chan Sect who could possibly match her might be the reclusive Vice Sect Leader Ran Deng Daoist.

As for Yuanshi Tianzun, he is a sage, beyond comparison.

"This, Junior Sister Cihang, what do you think we should do?"

Wu Liang Xian Weng had no choice but to turn his gaze to the Cihang Daoist.

"Senior Brother, I..."

The Cihang Daoist was about to speak when Mu Zha blurted out, "Master, don't you want to take me as your disciple? If you don't accept me, I'll have to take that fierce auntie over there as my teacher!"

Upon hearing this, the Cihang Daoist instantly fell into indecision.

Although, she has her own path to follow.

But she is still, after all, a member of the Chan Sect; if she doesn't take Mu Zha, letting such a promising seedling go to the Jie Sect would be tantamount to aiding the enemy, wouldn't it?

Originally, in this Three Teachings Dao Discussion, the Chan Sect was at a disadvantage.

Now, having lost such a talented disciple, the Chan Sect's loss is even greater.

Meanwhile, Yunxiao Xianzi's eyes showed a hint of bewilderment.

Xiong Ayi?

Who is that?

Surely it's not me, right?

At that moment, Yunxiao Xianzi even began to doubt life a little.

She, the foremost of the Three Xian Ladies revered by all, how did she become a fierce auntie?

She's quite gentle, okay!

"Well then, Senior Brother, I'll take this disciple; you're Mu Zha, right?"

Cihang Daoist said, and only then did one see him take a willow branch, dip a few drops of sweet dew, and lightly touch it to Mu Zha's forehead.

Today, as your master, I grant you three drops of sweet dew to cleanse the impurities of your mortal body; from now on there will be no barrier before you attain Golden Immortality.

Thank you, Master!

Mu Zha, being very obedient, performed a disciple's bow to Cihang Daoist.

That brat!

At this moment, Fairy Yunxiao was furious; however, with so many people present, she couldn't really argue with a little brat, or else she'd truly become the vicious auntie in the brat's mouth.

Thinking this, Fairy Yunxiao glared at Mu Zha hiding behind Cihang Daoist, then glared at Ao Yifan, and immediately flew back into the midst of the Immortals of the Sect of the Cutting.

At this moment, Ao Yifan said, feeling quite wronged; clearly I did nothing, it was Mu Zha who offended you—why are you glaring at me?

Junior Sister...

Zhao Gongming looked at the unhappy Fairy Yunxiao, preparing to offer a few words of comfort.

Don't mind me, otherwise I won't be able to hold back from hitting someone!

Fairy Yunxiao said coldly.

Meanwhile, the other Immortals of the Sect of the Cutting were also trembling; even the usually lively Fairy Qiongxiao fell silent at this moment, becoming a quiet, beautiful maiden.

Alas—

He let out a sigh, and in the next moment one saw Zhao Gongming's face darken; immediately a fierce wind swirled around him, and in an instant he entered the Jade Void Daoist Temple.

Zhao Gongming of the Sect of the Cutting, please impart your guidance!

As soon as Zhao Gongming appeared, his powerful aura swept across the entire venue.

In an instant, the faces of the Sect of the Supreme's members turned slightly unsightly.

Eldest Senior Brother, why not invite the Vice Sect Master to come out?

Just then, True Person Huanglong suddenly proposed.

Anyway, in such a situation he could not possibly step down himself; naturally he wanted to find a tall person to take his place.

In an instant, everyone turned their gaze to the Elder of Infinite Immortality.

Faced with the gazes of everyone, the Elder of Infinite Immortality momentarily did not know how to choose.

Nowadays, the strongest of the Sect of the Supreme is naturally the Vice Sect Master, Daoist Ran Deng, who is in seclusion and does not emerge.

Awakening him would inevitably affect his cultivation.

More importantly, the Elder of Infinite Immortality fears that even Daoist Ran Deng would not be a match for Zhao Gongming.

After all, the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls in his possession carry too great a reputation!

Not seeking Daoist Ran Deng would be fine; at least if we lose we have an excuse, after all, we still have a hidden trump card not yet played.

However, if Daoist Ran Deng were to lose, this debate of the Three Teachings could only be described as an utter defeat for our Sect of the Supreme.

Damn it, obviously our Sect of the Supreme is the orthodox Daoism of the world; what is that Sect of the Cutting? Just a bunch of beings born from moisture and eggs, fur-clad and horned creatures—what right do they have to call themselves Daoist?

At this moment, the Elder of Infinite Immortality felt killing intent rising in his heart, as an evil peach was slowly forming.

Someday, I will change all of this; I will make the Sect of the Supreme the sole teachings among the Three Teachings!

However, no matter what the Boundless Immortal Elder thought, the situation at present was that the Twelve Golden Immortals were intimidated by Zhao Gongming alone.

Of course, if the Twelve Golden Immortals sent out several, or even all attacked together, they could still go toe-to-toe with the opponent.

But if they really did that, the scene would be too unsightly.

"How? Boundless Immortal Elder, does your Chan Sect have no one left?"

Zhao Gongming's voice grew louder, and at the same time, the Jie Sect immortals also showed a hint of mockery.

"Junior Brother Zhao, how about I, your senior brother, spar with you for two moves?"

Just then, a clear voice rang out, and immediately a barefoot Daoist stepped into the dao field.

"Senior Brother Xuandu, you…"

Zhao Gongming's heart jolted.

To be frank, among the immortals present, Zhao Gongming feared none who made a move, but this Grand Master Xuandu was the sole exception!

There was nothing to be done; his background was too formidable.

He is the sole personally transmitted disciple of the Supreme Lord of Dao and Virtue of Taiqing, and moreover the first batch of humanity personally molded by the Holy Person Nüwa back then.

Although hardly anyone in the three realms has seen him act, given his status as the sole personally transmitted disciple of the Supreme Lord of Dao and Virtue of Taiqing, his methods and treasures must be terrifying beyond measure.

"Senior Brother Xuandu, by speaking up for the Chan Sect, are you breaking the rules?"

Immortal Maiden Qiongxiao said angrily.

Upon hearing this, Grand Master Xuandu laughed and shook his head, saying: "Junior Sister Qiongxiao, you are mistaken; I am not speaking up for the Chan Sect, but rather, have you all forgotten that this is a debate of the three teachings, not personal grudges between the Chan and Jie Sects? As a disciple of the Ren Sect, I am taking part in the debate—how could that violate the rules?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Jie Sect immortals could find no refutation.

Indeed, this is a debate of the three teachings!

Although the Chan and Jie Sects have always been the ones contending, the Ren Sect basically does not lift a hand.

Nevertheless, a debate of the three teachings is a debate of the three teachings; Grand Master Xuandu's intervention is also reasonable and proper.

However, Grand Master Xuandu's intervention at this critical juncture, when the Chan Sect was about to be suppressed by the Jie Sect, makes his intention all too obvious.

Balance, the Dao of Taiji!

In an instant, a flash of insight crossed Zhao Gongming's mind; he finally understood why the Ren Sect rarely acts yet never absent—presumably to deal with the present situation.