Chapter 14

Having experienced the Fengshen Bang, he, who was once the Senior Brother of the Jie Sect, naturally knows the protective nature of Yuanshi Shibo.

After all, this is a peerless genius whose flower has opened twenty-eight petals.

If he were to be slain carelessly, Yuanshi Shibo, who places great importance on disciple lineage and talent, might not even heed the Dao Ancestor's interdiction edict and directly slap him to death.

But this also concerns the face of the Buddhist Sect; he cannot refrain from acting, for if Yang Jian does not handle this well, who knows how many petty villains will dare to stir up trouble on the Buddhist Sect's head.

The Tathagata also cannot help but resent Lingji—why pick on him, why must he strike a Chan Sect disciple, and if he strikes, he should at least win!

Throwing such a mess at him!

Upon regaining his senses, Haotian's expression changed, and he was about to act.

Flash!

When Yang Jian was being bound by the alms bowl and pulled upward, a sky-shattering sword light spanned between one person and one bowl, like a white silk thread, within arm's reach yet worlds apart.

Yang Jian's binding was instantly severed, granting him freedom of movement.

Haotian resentfully retracted his sleeves, pretending nothing had happened, as if the uncle who had just cared for his nephew were not him.

"Almsgiving Monk greets Yuxu Palace Patron." The Tathagata let out a long sigh, like an elder monk settling down.

He knew that with Yuxu Palace's arrival, he could do nothing to Yang Jian today; although Yuxu Palace's cultivation is only at the early Quasi-Sage stage, his swordsmanship is unmatched in the present age.

Among the top five of the Three Realms, his name must be there!

Although confident he could prevail, Yuxu Palace bears the Slay Immortal Sword, which is also absolutely not to be underestimated.

Yuxu Palace's arrival directly indicates the attitude of the Chan Sect.

"Master!" Yang Jian's face showed joy, gazing at that one person and one sword on the horizon, which seemed like an unparalleled figure.

"Yuxu Palace Patron, Yang Jian has offended my Buddhist Sect, slain my Buddhist Sect's Lingji Bodhisattva, his sins are grave; today there must be an explanation!" The Tathagata, although he had already given up the idea of taking Yang Jian, but speaking such words of enduring humiliation, would not his Buddhist Sect in outsiders' eyes be like dough to be kneaded at will?

Yuxu Palace Zhenren let out a cold snort, his three-foot long sword tracing a showy sword flower, the sword-edge qi gradually retracting.

He also saw that the Tathagata had no intention of fighting, yet he disdained the Tathagata's words.

"Provocative challenge—died, deserved it!"

The Tathagata retrieved the alms bowl, clasped the Fearless Seal, and said: "My Buddhist Sect travels for matters ordained by the Heavenly Dao, and moreover, I have received three days' permission from the Jade Emperor!"

"Heavenly Dao Lock? Then how could my Chan Sect disciples not know!" Yuxu Palace snorted coldly and laughed.

Though the words were few, they struck the core: the one who defies heaven, the one abandoned by heaven.

Under heaven, among all who know the truth, who dares to commit the great taboo and hide that monkey?

Indeed so; the Tathagata also agrees with this view in his heart—Lingji truly should not have provoked Yang Jian, yet he cannot retreat so easily.

Where shall the Buddhist Sect's face be placed?

The sides were locked in stalemate when, at this time, another old Daoist in a yellow eight-trigrams robe rode a green ox to this place.

Although he appeared ordinary, the aura of returning to simplicity and truth made the old Daoist stand out even more.

"Yuxu Palace greets Old Lord."

"Almsgiving Monk greets Old Lord."

Taishang Laojun nodded, stroked his beard, looked toward the Tathagata—this one who was once viewed by him as a chess piece, later turned around and played him a move as a protégé lineage.

"This matter is your Buddhist Sect's hegemony coming first; Yang Jian cannot be handed over to you Buddhist Sect!" Taishang Laojun said lightly.

"I, the Poor Daoist, offer this seven-revolution Soul Nourishing Golden Pill as compensation; let this matter end here—how about that?"

The Tathagata's heart sank—is this not the Nine-Reversion Rebirth Pill? Can it only nurture the soul?

Or did he calculate that Lingji must undergo a rebirth?

But since Taishang Laojun has arrived here, his attitude is that of a Saint; he must be respected, after all, I have not yet received instructions from the Western Two Saints.

"Good, good," the Tathagata let out a long sigh, storing the Soul Nourishing Golden Pill away,

waiting for Lingji to return after re-cultivation, so that the soul may better harmonize with the flesh.

"This matter is settled; then the Almsgiving Monk will also bid farewell."

The Tathagata returned the Buddhist salutation, then hastily departed; since the monkey disappeared, this matter has truly become more and more numerous.

"Yang Jian pays respect to Old Lord." Yang Jian stepped forward, respectfully performing the palms-together salute.

The Chan Sect has always maintained good relations with the Ren Sect.

"Hmm." Taishang Laojun looked him up and down, unable to restrain an expression of admiration.

"However, however, with such a lineage, being able to bloom twenty-eight petals—talent is very good."

Yang Jian felt a little embarrassed—this is not about his talent; clearly, it's the problem of that bowl of beef noodles.

Moreover, without beef noodles, he could not break through to Great Luo Golden Immortal at all, and even during the breakthrough, his realm might drop, reducing him to the biggest joke in the Three Realms.

After this side ends, I'll ask my little sister where this bowl of beef noodles came from.

Such great kindness must be repaid!

Upon hearing Taishang Laojun's words, Yuxu Palace's face also lit up; originally, among the Chan Sect's current third-generation disciples, his disciple Yang Jian could be said to be far ahead, unquestionably the first.

Now, having broken through to Great Luo Golden Immortal, and moreover achieving the astonishing twenty-eight petals, Saintly Demeanor—one can imagine his future achievements; surpassing him is merely a matter of time.

Although Yang Jian walks a different path from mine, I have never been perfunctory; the theoretical master is not called so for nothing.

"Achieving Great Luo Golden Immortal also requires guarding against arrogance and impatience; among the Great Able Ones of the Three Realms, they are everywhere." Yuxu Palace opened his mouth with an admonition—this is his teaching attitude.

"Disciple respectfully remembers!"

Yang Jian nodded heavily; his master's words he absolutely agrees with—just like this bowl of beef noodles, it can let him reach his current achievements.

Seeing such a steady disciple, Yuxu Palace's face full of satisfaction, he waved his hand, and a sharp sword appeared before his eyes.

"This sword is the Slay Immortal Sword; henceforth it shall be yours."

Although the Slay Immortal Sword is Yuxu Palace's cave-guarding treasure, his current swordsmanship is already high, so he has no great demand for the sword.

Moreover, in terms of quality, it is the Slay Immortal Sword bestowed by the Saint; the Slay Immortal Sword is now useless; giving it to Yang Jian represents a kind of inheritance.

"Thank you, Master!" Yang Jian solemnly received it with both hands.

Taishang Laojun twitched the corner of his mouth, good partner, this Yuxu Palace really calculates deeply, he simply cannot refuse to give things now.

"This is the Yang Fei Jade Purifying Vase, only need to recite its name, and it can suck things into the vase, in a moment it will turn into thick water, just treat it as your congratulatory gift, and this is the Sanshen Turn Around Dan, give it to your subordinates to take, can heal their injuries." Taishang Laojun was also generous, said give and gave.

After all, he is the first Holy Person under the Dao Ancestor, the Divine Astonishment Cooking Good Corpse of the Grand Purity Old Ancestor, good things are not few.

"Many thanks Old Ancestor for bestowing treasure!" Yang Jian was overjoyed, first he took the Sanshen Turn Around Dan outcome, then carefully stored the Yang Fei Jade Purifying Vase.

"This between matter finished, Bei Dao will leave." Taishang Laojun spoke, he still needs to report this divine event to the main body.

Yuxu Palace softly laughed: "Master also needs to go back."

Today truly happy, maybe after going back there can still be a bit of spiritual progress.

"Respectfully seeing off Old Ancestor, respectfully seeing off Master!"

Sword Taishang Laojun and Master left, Yang Jian hurriedly flew down from Yun Duan, fed the simple into the mouths of the injured Mei Mountain six younger brothers.

Core Formation enters mouth and instantly dissolves, medicinal effect instantly healed injuries, several people became lively and vigorous again.

"Unexpected that one day I could also eat Taishang Laojun's immortal pill!" Kang Anyu deeply moved, although only quadruple, still a rare treasure.

Heart full of gratitude.