Chapter 585: Jia Ren Swears an Oath, What Does That Have to Do With Me, Yin Qi?

Yin Qi understood in his heart and smiled slightly: "This poor Daoist is a carefree Loose Immortal. I have no ties to the Imperial Court, nor have I joined the Martial Hall. However, I do have some fellow Daoists I am well-acquainted with who have joined the Martial Hall."

Jiang Ziya continued to ask: "Oh. Is it not said that as long as one possesses Merit Points, one can exchange them for everything one desires in the Martial Hall? Logically speaking, a Loose Immortal like you, fellow Daoist, should be even more inclined to join."

Yin Qi shook his head and said: "This poor Daoist is accustomed to being idle and does not wish to join the Martial Hall. As for the cultivation resources needed, fellow Daoist, do not forget that we loose cultivators can also trade among ourselves."

Jiang Ziya nodded, indicating he could understand.

Purchasing on behalf of others, after all.

His expression turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist, to tell you the truth, the matter I am engaged in is of great importance. If you follow me, you will surely have a bright future ahead. But if you wish to know, you must first swear a Dao Oath."

The matter of the Investiture of the Gods is to be completed by utilizing the succession of human dynasties.

Although the Yin Shang Dynasty is powerful, since the Chan Sect has decided to support Ji Chang, there is no reason for them to lose.

The strength of the Yin Shang is not worth mentioning in front of the Chan Sect.

As the winning side of the Fengshen War, and with himself in control of the Investiture of the Gods, conferring an important divine position upon Jia Ren when the time comes would be nothing more than a matter of a single word.

Even if the physical body is destroyed and the True Spirit is placed on the list, it is still far better than the present.

As long as one does not become a Golden Immortal, one's lifespan is limited.

Why do so many Immortals scramble to attend the Flat Peach banquet? Is it not because the Flat Peach can extend one's life?

But for a loose cultivator like Jia Ren, wanting to cultivate to a Golden Immortal is almost a pipe dream. Therefore, rather than waiting for his lifespan to end and passing away, it is better to be on the list; at least he could live as long as Heaven and Earth and shine as long as the sun and moon.

Yin Qi did not hesitate and said loudly: "I, Jia Ren, swear here today that if half a word of what I have heard today is leaked, I shall surely die by Qi deviation."

He felt no pressure at all.

The Dao Oath was sworn by Jia Ren; what does that have to do with me, Yin Qi?

However, in order not to be located by the Heavenly Dao, Yin Qi also secretly disrupted the Heavenly Secret, severing the last trace of possibility.

With Jiang Ziya's mere early-stage Earth Immortal cultivation, it would be impossible for him to detect it.

Seeing 'Jia Ren' so straightforward, Jiang Ziya could not help but reveal a smile, then said: "Since the Witch-Demon War, although the Wu Clan and the Demon Race have withdrawn from Honghuang, they have never given up their intention to rule over Honghuang again. Moreover, Honghuang is vast, and everywhere there are demons, monsters, and ghosts causing chaos, and the Heavenly Court is severely short-handed..."

He recounted the origins of the Investiture of the Gods, then continued: "My master, Yuanshi Tianzun, ordered this poor Daoist to take charge of the Investiture of the Gods and descend the mountain to preside over the matter of the Investiture, wishing to complete the Investiture through the succession of dynasties. Although the Great King is virtuous, my master has already chosen the lord of Xiqi.

Alas, a master's order is hard to disobey; this poor Daoist can only go to Xiqi to assist the wise lord.

If you, fellow Daoist, follow me now, when the time for the Investiture of the Gods comes, I will surely choose a good position for you. To go to the Heavenly Court as a true god, immortal and indestructible, is that not better than being in the human world?"

Yin Qi wore a look of shock, but he was sneering incessantly in his heart.

The Saint is unkind, treating all things as straw dogs.

Unwilling to let their own sect members and disciples be on the list and driven by Haotian, they use the succession of human dynasties as a gambling game.

But they do not stop to think: once this war starts, how many people will die unjustly?

Watching television and reading fan-fiction in his past life, he used to sympathize with Tongtian Jiaozhu, but for the Human Race, what is there to sympathize with regarding Tongtian Jiaozhu?

Like the other Saints, does he not also view the Human Race as ants?

Moreover, the disciples of the Jie Sect are primarily of the Demon Race.

It cannot be denied that the Jie Sect has true Immortals of the Dao such as Duobao Daoren and the Three Xiao.

But more of the disciples are Demon Race members with heavy Karma.

For example, Ma Yuan loves to eat human hearts.

There are no few other Jie Sect disciples who feed on the Human Race or practice evil arts.

Jiang Ziya stroked his beard and smiled: "Fellow Daoist, what are your plans?"

Yin Qi stood up, cupped his hands and said: "If you do not mind, this poor Daoist is willing to follow you, fellow Daoist, to complete the great cause entrusted by the Heavenly Venerable."

"Good!"

Jiang Ziya was also delighted.

This is a Heavenly Immortal.

With the other party by his side, his safety would also have some guarantee.

Back then, Baihe Tongzi left a Five-Turn Golden Pill for Yin Qi, so the cultivation Yin Qi is currently displaying is also that of an early-stage Heavenly Immortal.

In the current human world, a Heavenly Immortal is already a powerhouse.

After all, with Golden Immortals not appearing, Mysterious Immortals are the overlords, and Heavenly Immortals are naturally powerhouses.

In the entire Yin Shang, there are currently only two Mysterious Immortals: Wen Zhong and Yang Daoren.

"Fellow Daoist, you are often in Zhaoge and must know the Yin Shang very well. Why don't you tell me in detail?"

Yin Qi nodded and said: "Fellow Daoist, that is of course no problem. However, I have not joined the Yin Shang after all, so my understanding is limited; you may use it as a reference..."

Next, Yin Qi described the Yin Shang to Jiang Ziya from the perspective and status of 'Jia Ren' in an all-encompassing manner.

What he said was naturally more comprehensive and profound than Song Yiren.

Jiang Ziya's heart stirred, and he asked: "Does fellow Daoist know about the matter of Xin Yu?"

Yin Qi feigned confusion: "Xin Yu?"

Jiang Ziya said: "According to my master, Di Qi utilized a Teleportation Array to open up Xin Yu to the east of Dongyi, conquering ten million li of territory near the East Sea. It is just that, as it seems now, the Imperial Court has kept this matter hidden from the vast majority of people."

"Hiss, there is actually such a thing. Wait..."

Yin Qi was shocked and suddenly clapped his hands, saying: "This poor Daoist was just saying, these years some good friends often disappeared for months at a time. I thought they were in closed-door cultivation and did not pay it any mind. Now it seems they must have gone to open up Xin Yu.

However, no matter how capable the Yin Shang is, how could they be the opponent of the Chan Sect?

It is just that Grand Tutor Wen is a disciple of the Jie Sect; you, fellow Daoist, must still guard against the Jie Sect intervening."

Jiang Ziya's expression turned stern, and he nodded heavily.

If the opponent were only the Yin Shang, his master would not have instructed him before descending the mountain that he could ask his fellow disciples for help when necessary, or even that asking his master himself would not be out of the question.

The reason for this is, of course, the opponent that is the Jie Sect.

In reality, if not for the full support of the Jie Sect, the Yin Shang could not have developed to be so powerful.

But no matter how powerful, they are ultimately just chess pieces, like passing smoke and clouds.

Yin Qi said again: "By the way, Daoist friend, when will you go to Xiqi?"

Jiang Ziya pondered and said: "This poor Daoist intends to wander around Zhaoge, then go to other places to walk about, and learn more about the Yin Shang. As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles."

He was also a proud man, confident in his own vast learning.

Since he was to assist Ji Chang in attacking Shang, he naturally had to exert all his life's learning to the fullest, rather than seeking help from his senior brothers or even his master for everything; otherwise, what use would he be?

His master was a Saint, capable of changing the Heaven and the Earth in a single thought.

"Daoist friend, your insight is brilliant!"

Yin Qi said with admiration, though he was sneering coldly in his heart.

After chatting for a while longer, the two added each other on Messenger, and Jiang Ziya rose to take his leave: "Fellow practitioner, you go ahead and do your work. When I go to Xiqi, this poor practitioner will come again."

"Very well, Daoist brother, walk slowly."

After seeing Jiang Ziya off, Yin Qi also returned to the Imperial Palace.

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Zichen Hall.

Yin Qi's expression was cold and stern, with sharp light flickering in his eyes.

For this day, he had plotted too much; even though it had not yet begun, he felt a sense of suffocation.

If not for the Luck Altar, he would likely have given up entirely.

Yin Qi was considering whether or not to enter the Heavens.

But in the end, he rejected the idea.

If he thought of going to the Heavens the moment he faced pressure, how could he temper himself?

The Imperial Dao was originally a path of invincibility; he could not choose to take a shortcut because of minor setbacks and difficulties. Furthermore, with his current combat power, he was not inferior to the Twelve Golden Immortals.

Do not forget, he also possessed the Sun-Shooting Arrow and the Treasure-Dropping Golden Coin.

In the Fengshen World where Innate Spiritual Treasures existed, a gap in cultivation realms was not unsolvable.

Moreover, he had also gained the recognition of the Nine Tripods and could borrow the power of the Nine Tripods when necessary.

Tap! Tap!

Just at this moment, a series of hurried footsteps sounded.

Yin Qi looked up and saw an attendant enter the hall quickly, reporting: "Great King, Hall Master Yao Chen of the Tianluo Hall has an urgent matter and requests an audience."