Chapter 27: Poor Daoist Duobao, Willing to Enter the Heavenly Court

Hypocritical, truly hypocritical.

Duobao Daoren had never felt that the Grand Senior Uncle he had always respected could be so hypocritical.

If Taiqing Laozi had admitted it openly and honestly, Duobao Daoren would have respected him a little.

Yet at a time like this, Taiqing Laozi still spoke of Tribulation Qi clinging to him and him bringing this upon himself.

Even with Duobao Daoren's gentle temperament, he could not endure it and cursed out loud.

This outburst from Duobao Daoren directly stunned Taiqing Laozi.

For a moment, Taiqing Laozi did not even react.

Primarily because Taiqing Laozi, as a Heavenly Dao Sage, was the head of the Three Pure Ones.

Not to mention the other Saints of this Honghuang, even Saints were respectful toward him.

Who would have thought that Duobao Daoren would dare to speak to him like this.

Once he reacted, Taiqing Laozi was furious.

A Saint cannot be lightly insulted.

Based on this action of Duobao Daoren, it would not be excessive for Taiqing Laozi to suppress and kill him on the spot.

Taiqing Laozi struck out with a palm, directly suppressing Duobao Daoren.

Duobao Daoren belonged to the ranks of the powerful throughout the entire Honghuang Continent.

But no matter how powerful, he was no match for a Heavenly Dao Sage.

Facing the suppression of Taiqing Laozi, Duobao Daoren did not resist.

Because he had already acted against a Saint during the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, he knew very well that there was still a gap between him and a Saint.

Taiqing Laozi suppressed Duobao Daoren and scolded him angrily, "Duobao, do not refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit."

If it were not for the fact that Duobao Daoren was the most suitable candidate for the Convert Barbarians into Buddha, he would have killed Duobao Daoren right then and there for his words just now.

Based on Duobao Daoren's words just now, he would have directly slapped Duobao Daoren to death.

"Duobao, I give you one last chance: will you go to this Western Buddhism or not?"

Taiqing Laozi carried a coldness with him.

At this moment, although Duobao Daoren was suppressed, the aura from Taiqing Laozi caused Duobao Daoren's body to creak and crack.

Yet at this moment, Duobao Daoren still insisted on looking up and saying, "Disciple—is unwilling."

The Jie Sect, which once saw ten thousand immortals come to pay homage, had vanished into smoke and clouds.

Does this Honghuang no longer have the Jie Sect today?

No!

As long as he, Duobao, is still here, this Jie Sect has not dispersed.

This usually gentle Senior Disciple of the Jie Sect held his own persistence in his heart.

Why should he make such a great sacrifice for Taiqing Laozi's struggle between Daoism and Buddhism?

One must know, in a certain sense.

Taiqing Laozi was also one of the enemies of the Jie Sect.

Facing the now powerfully rising Buddhism, Taiqing Laozi calculated with all his might to find a way out, which was to Convert Barbarians into Buddha.

And the candidate for Convert Barbarians into Buddha was not chosen at random.

Taiqing Laozi ultimately selected Duobao Daoren, preparing to have Duobao Daoren head west out of Hangu Pass to Convert Barbarians into Buddha.

From Duobao Daoren transforming into Duobao Tathagata.

Taiqing Laozi had anticipated many situations, but the only thing he had not anticipated was.

Duobao Daoren actually dared to refuse him.

Taiqing Laozi scolded angrily, "Duobao, oh Duobao, this Convert Barbarians into Buddha, you must go whether you want to or not."

In Taiqing Laozi's calculations, Buddhism would flourish greatly.

The Buddhism that originally had only a few followers would even suppress Taoism in the future.

This was something Taiqing Laozi absolutely could not allow.

Duobao Daoren laughed miserably and said, "Grand Senior Uncle, do you truly disregard all affection and insist on forcing your disciple?"

Strength!

Strength!

Never had Duobao Daoren thirsted for strength as he did now; if he were also a Saint.

Then he would certainly have been able to protect the Jie Sect disciples during the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity.

And he could have helped his Master in the final battle, instead of being powerless.

Taiqing Laozi snorted coldly and said, "Duobao, I give you only one choice. If you obediently Convert Barbarians into Buddha and help me deal with that Buddhism, then there will naturally be benefits for you. If not, then go to your death."

Taiqing Laozi had no affection for Duobao Daoren.

To deal with Buddhism, sacrificing an insignificant Duobao Daoren was very normal.

"Hahahaha! Good! Good! Good! Truly my good Senior Uncle! I should never have had any expectations of you."

Duobao Daoren suppressed his anger and then said, "But if you want to control the Fate of me, Duobao, I tell you—no."

Duobao Daoren recalled the instructions Tongtian Jiaozhu gave him before the final battle.

If one day you are at a dead end, then join the Heavenly Court.

Duobao Daoren did not know why his Master would tell him such a thing.

But without a doubt, he trusted his Master.

In such a predicament, if he were to be forced by Taiqing Laozi to Convert Barbarians into Buddha, it would be better to join the Heavenly Court.

It just so happens that today, the Heavenly Court is filled with Jie Sect immortals.

Once in the Heavenly Court, he could look after his former junior fellow disciples.

Duobao Daoren did not hesitate and immediately spoke, "The Great Dao is above; today, I, Duobao, am willing to join the Heavenly Court. I ask for the Heavenly Emperor's gracious approval."

Duobao Daoren proclaimed to the heavens and earth that he was joining the Heavenly Court.

Meanwhile, Qin Hao, who was in the Heavenly Court, also received the news.

Qin Hao had once interacted with Tongtian Jiaozhu and had advised Tongtian Jiaozhu to be wary of Taiqing Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun.

But that fellow Tongtian Jiaozhu was extremely stubborn.

He was unwilling to believe that his fellow disciples, who were also of the Three Pure Ones, would harm him.

Thinking about it carefully, it was actually normal; the Three Pure Ones were one entity, having lived and died together for such a long time.

Who would believe they would backstab Tongtian Jiaozhu?

But Tongtian Jiaozhu forgot that that was in the past.

Tongtian Jiaozhu's failure lay in the fact that the Three Pure Ones had already attained the Great Dao and become Saints.

After becoming Saints, there were disputes over orthodoxy and interests among the Three Pure Ones.

All the Saints were looking forward, yet only Tongtian Jiaozhu was still clinging to his memories and living in the past.

In years past, Qin Hao had advised Tongtian Jiaozhu, but Tongtian Jiaozhu did not listen.

Looking at it now, he must have had some inkling in his heart to some extent.

As the eldest disciple of the Jie Sect, Duobao Daoren was already a Quasi-Sage powerhouse.

Furthermore, why was Duobao Daoren called Duobao?

That was because Duobao Daoren was capable of crafting excellent Dharma treasures.

It could be said that Duobao Daoren could replicate almost all the Spirit Treasures in this Great Desolate World.

Qin Hao would naturally not let such a talent who voluntarily joined the Heavenly Court slip away.

Qin Hao immediately descended upon Hangu Pass and said with a smile, "I welcome you, fellow Daoist, to join my Heavenly Court."

【Ding-dong! Duobao Daoren has joined the Heavenly Court. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 50 million Qi Luck.】

【Ding-dong! Qi Luck critical hit increased tenfold. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 500 million Qi Luck.】

Although Duobao Daoren was a Quasi-Sage, he was suppressed when facing a Saint.

Yet, within the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, such strength ranked at the forefront.

It could even be said that his existence alone was equivalent to a small World.

Precisely because of this, after Duobao Daoren joined the Heavenly Court alone, it increased the Qi Luck by 50 million.

And after the Qi Luck critical hit, it increased even further to 500 million Qi Luck.

Duobao Daoren proclaimed to the heavens and earth that he was joining the Heavenly Court; the Heavenly Emperor agreed, and the contract was formed.

From this moment on, Duobao Daoren was a member of the Heavenly Court.

Qin Hao descended to this place without making any moves.

But he very easily forced back the aura with which Taiqing Laozi was suppressing Duobao Daoren.

Taiqing Laozi's expression was somewhat unsightly, and at the same time, it carried a trace of surprise.

(End of this chapter)