Chapter 22

Regardless.

There was still a big gap between a named disciple and a true disciple.

Marshal Tianpeng also wanted to work hard to see if he could become a true disciple of Great Master Xuandu.

It was a pity that Great Master Xuandu rarely came to the Heavenly Court.

Ever since Tianpeng became the general in charge of the Tianhe, it was even more so.

After all, Great Master Xuandu was not a god of the Heavenly Court; he was the eldest disciple of the Ren Sect, and under normal circumstances, he was always in cultivation.

This time, Xuandu suddenly appeared in the Heavenly Court, which was also a bit unexpected for Marshal Tianpeng.

"Tianpeng, it has been a long time since we last met." Xuandu looked at the heroic Tianpeng before him and said faintly.

"Yes, Teacher, many years have passed since our last parting." Marshal Tianpeng nodded.

"I still remember that you were just a mortal back then, and now you have become an immortal of the Heavenly Court." Xuandu sighed.

Marshal Tianpeng had indeed gone from being a mortal to becoming an immortal today.

This situation was also rare in the current Heavenly Court.

One must know that the formation of the Heavenly Court was mostly due to those immortals and gods who fell in the Battle of the Investiture of the Gods.

Whether it was disciples of the Chan Sect or the Jie Sect, there were very few humans.

This made humans becoming immortals in the Heavenly Court very few, and those at the top of the Heavenly Court were even fewer.

The Six Royals who controlled the power of the Heavenly Court.

Besides Haotian, there were figures of several Saints such as Yuanshi Tianzun, Nüwa, and Houtu.

After the Investiture of the Gods, although the Chan Sect had disciples who betrayed like Cihang, there were also Chan Sect disciples who ranked among the Six Royals.

So compared to the Jie Sect, the situation of the Chan Sect was not bad.

Otherwise, Yuanshi Tianzun, who cared about face, would have ignored his face and attacked the two Western Saints directly when he saw them poaching his disciples.

Compared to the tragic Jie Sect back then, Yuanshi Tianzun’s Chan Sect could not be considered to have suffered major damage.

Putting these aside for now, Marshal Tianpeng heard Xuandu’s sigh and immediately responded, "Teacher, this is all because of your help. If you hadn't pointed me in the right direction and bestowed elixirs upon me back then, I wouldn't have been able to reach this point today."

It could be said that Marshal Tianpeng, as a human, becoming an immortal was truly smooth sailing.

Naturally, Marshal Tianpeng himself had also worked hard, otherwise, how could he have become the Marshal Tianpeng of the Heavenly Court?

Some positions with real power also needed to be held by capable immortals.

Just like Sun Wukong in the original history, whether it was the Protector of the Horses or guarding the Flat Peach Garden, none of these held much power.

"Hmm, Tianpeng, being able to reach this point, your efforts have also played a big role." Great Master Xuandu smiled. "This time I came to find you, there is also one thing I need to explain to you."

"A matter?" Tianpeng was a bit confused.

As the eldest disciple of the Ren Sect, what matter did Great Master Xuandu have to come find him?

"In the future, there will be a Great Calamity in the Buddhist Sect, and you, Tianpeng, will become a member of the Great Calamity." Xuandu said slowly.

"Great Calamity?" Tianpeng was horrified in his heart.

Although his strength was only Taiyi Golden Immortal, he also knew something about the Great Calamity.

The Wu-Demon Great Calamity, the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, the results of any Great Calamity were extremely terrifying.

He would actually become a member of the Great Calamity?

Being in the Great Calamity, it was unlikely that there would be a good ending.

At this time, Marshal Tianpeng’s mind suddenly flashed with what Sun Wukong had said to him.

In the future, he became a pig demon named Zhu Bajie.

"Teacher, the disciple’s strength is only Taiyi Golden Immortal, and I am completely unqualified for this." Marshal Tianpeng shook his head.

"Tianpeng." Great Master Xuandu’s expression did not change at all. "You must understand that because you are my disciple, I will explain this matter to you. This is your fate, and after the Great Calamity, perhaps you can also gain something from it; this is also possible."

"After all, the Great Calamity is both a danger and an opportunity."

Just like the several Great Calamities in the past.

After the Wu-Demon Great Calamity, the human race rose to become the masters of heaven and earth.

During the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, the Buddhist Sect rose.

So what could be gained after this Great Calamity?

"The disciple understands." Marshal Tianpeng said in a low voice.

Great Master Xuandu had already said so, so how could he, Marshal Tianpeng, answer otherwise?

Refuse? He had no chance to refuse at all.

"Teacher, then what does the disciple need to do?" Marshal Tianpeng asked.

"You don't need to do anything. When the time comes, perhaps you will know." Great Master Xuandu said meaningfully.

"The disciple understands. If Teacher has no other questions, the disciple will take his leave first." Marshal Tianpeng nodded.

"Go."

"Yes."

Marshal Tianpeng left the mansion respectfully.

"Buddhist Sect." Great Master Xuandu ignored the departing Marshal Tianpeng, his gaze looking toward the direction of Lingshan.

Regarding this Buddhist Sect Great Calamity, Xuandu was also very unhappy.

But what could be done?

This time it was ordered by his teacher, Saint Laozi.

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"Iron Crutch Li." Sun Wukong greeted a god.

Iron Crutch Li was one of the Eight Immortals, and in the past, he could also be considered a human who cultivated to become an immortal.

"Oh, so it’s Brother Wukong." Iron Crutch Li held his crutch and smiled brightly.

"Iron Crutch Li, I’m sorry." Sun Wukong showed an apologetic voice to Iron Crutch Li.

After all, during this time, the relationship between him and Iron Crutch Li was still quite good.

"Sorry?" Iron Crutch Li was stunned for a moment; what did Sun Wukong mean by this?

Before Iron Crutch Li could ask anything.

A heavy sound rumbled above his head; Iron Crutch Li only felt his vision go black, and his whole person fell into a coma, falling straight to the ground.

One could see that the Sun Wukong just now had swung the Golden Cudgel in his hand and hit Iron Crutch Li directly.

Looking at the unconscious Iron Crutch Li, Sun Wukong began to search his body in a familiar way.

One by one, spiritual treasures were searched out and hidden by Sun Wukong.

Ever since experiencing the incident in the Netherworld, Sun Wukong had already become proficient in searching bodies.

After searching, he put Iron Crutch Li in a hidden place, and Sun Wukong continued a new round of searching for immortals and gods.

And at this time, what Sun Wukong didn't notice was that in the sky, a god was watching him.

"This is Sun Wukong; it’s really interesting." A woman wearing green gauze clothes, looking playful and cute, noticed Sun Wukong below from above.