Chapter 637: The Rebellious Shen Gongbao

"This is a Peak Golden Immortal, how can one repel her?"

"It is precisely because it is difficult that the Great King has offered a reward; otherwise, who do you think could stand alongside the National Teacher?"

"Sigh, the Saint Mother is too excessive. Why support Qingzhou? The Great King is so benevolent and wise; if he made a mistake, it was only because he was misled. Can the Saint Mother not be more magnanimous?"

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In the comments section, countless people commented one after another.

Aside from expressing indignation, they expressed worry—worry that the National Teacher would not be able to hold off Jin Ning.

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East Sea.

A certain island with beautiful scenery.

This island was precisely the temporary lodging place of Shen Gongbao.

He had just returned from visiting friends and habitually opened the Yin Shang Express to understand the recent situation in Yin Shang, when he saw the pinned news, and his eyes immediately lit up.

Qingyang City is under siege, the Human Emperor offers a reward: whoever repels Jin Ning shall be appointed Right State Preceptor!

Isn't this his opportunity?

This is the Right State Preceptor; although he would have to be subordinate to the Left State Preceptor, he felt no dissatisfaction at all.

After all, the Left State Preceptor is a Golden Immortal and has known the Human Emperor since his humble beginnings.

Of course, he is only a Mysterious Immortal and certainly cannot repel Jin Ning, but he has been mingling in the East Sea for some time and is well-acquainted with many experts of the Jie Sect; he can invite someone.

Thus, he immediately rose and hurried toward Yin Shang.

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Zhaoge.

Imperial Palace.

Yin Qi walked into Kunning Hall and only saw Feng Yanran and Huang Feiyan; he could not help but ask, "Eh, where is Zhou Ji?"

"Big sister said she wanted to sleep and just returned to her room."

Huang Feiyan hurriedly replied, and she said with deep worry, "Great King, big sister is a Heavenly Immortal, how could she feel sleepy? Could it be that the National Teacher's previous Calculation came true, and someone is plotting against big sister?"

Feng Yanran also looked at Yin Qi with a face full of concern.

The reason Zhou Ji was listless and wanted to sleep was, of course, because his Clone Jia Ren was performing sorcery in Xiqi. Moreover, it was the seventh day, and the effects were now beginning to show; the situation would become increasingly severe later on, until she died in her sleep.

In order to deceive Jiang Ziya and the others, Yin Qi was truly performing the sorcery.

However, he had already given Zhou Ji a Substitute Puppet, which would ultimately bear the burden for her; Zhou Ji would only be in a coma for a period of time.

"I will go in and take a look first."

As Yin Qi said this, he walked into the bedroom and saw Zhou Ji lying on her side on the jade couch.

She was already asleep, and she did not even wake up when he walked to the bedside—one must know that he is a Heavenly Immortal.

A moment later, Yin Qi walked out and said in a deep voice, "Zhou Ji has likely been plotted against. I will discuss this matter with the National Teacher. You two, please work hard and take care of Zhou Ji for the time being. Also, keep this matter confidential."

Feng Yanran and Huang Feiyan nodded one after another.

The mother of the nation had been plotted against; they also knew the significance of this matter.

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Xiqi.

Xibo Marquis Mansion.

Ji Chang said with a somewhat complex expression, "News has come from Zhaoge that Zhou... Zhou Ji is already listless and sleeps soundly all day; she did not even wake up when the Great King approached."

Nangong Kuo said with joy, "Daoist Jia's spell has taken effect."

Jiang Ziya, San Yisheng, and others were also secretly happy, but they all suppressed it in their hearts and did not show it.

After all, Zhou Ji is Ji Chang's daughter.

If something happens to someone's daughter, even if it was caused by oneself, one must still pay attention to the optics.

Nangong Kuo realized his lapse in composure after the fact; he hurriedly coughed lightly and said in a feigned, low voice, "Marquis, now that things are proceeding according to plan, we should also mobilize our troops and prepare to march at any time."

Ji Chang nodded and looked at Jiang Ziya, "Prime Minister, the matter of mobilizing troops and dispatching generals is left to you. Once the timing is ripe, we will immediately raise our troops and catch Yin Shang off guard."

"Yes, Marquis."

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Five days later.

Zhaoge.

Zichen Hall.

An attendant reported, "Great King, a Daoist has arrived outside the palace, claiming to be Shen Gongbao, and wishes to accept the reward."

"Oh, someone has finally accepted the reward."

Yin Qi feigned great joy and said, "Transmit my decree: invite Daoist Shen to Hanliangdian."

"Yes, Great King!"

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Hanliangdian.

Shen Gongbao finally saw Yin Qi; he was brilliant and martial, with vast imperial majesty, such that even he, a Mysterious Immortal, felt a sense of being unable to look him directly in the eye.

He was secretly shocked in his heart, and also felt some regret.

If he had not been born in this era, but placed in the period of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, this would be a man of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.

"This poor Daoist, Shen Gongbao, pays respects to the Great King."

Shen Gongbao bowed respectfully.

In front of Yin Qi, he dared not be arrogant, because ever since he entered the Imperial Palace, he had felt over a dozen extremely subtle immortal senses locking onto him, and they were all Mysterious Immortals.

As long as he made any unusual move, he would suffer a devastating blow.

There were actually over a dozen Mysterious Immortals within the Imperial Palace!

Yin Qi smiled gently and said, "Daoist Shen, I know of you. According to what I know, your junior brother Jiang Ziya has already gone to Xiqi under the orders of the Heavenly Venerable, yet you have accepted this bounty, which makes me quite curious."

Shen Gongbao felt a secret chill, and his expression became solemn.

The Human Emperor not only knew him, but even knew that Jiang Ziya had received orders from his master; this meant the other party was aware of the Investiture of the Gods!

Logically speaking, although the matter of the Investiture of the Gods was not a top secret, the Human Emperor should not have known about it.

However, thinking of the development of the Yin Shang over these years, it was likely that there were forces supporting them from the shadows, so it was not strange that he knew of the Investiture of the Gods.

Shen Gongbao bowed again and said, "I dare not deceive the Great King. Although I am a disciple of Yuxu Palace, because of my background, I have always been despised by my fellow disciples; they are ashamed to associate with me.

Therefore, in reality, I actually have a better relationship with the fellow disciples of the Jie Sect.

Furthermore, I believe that whether it is military strategy or Daoist magical powers, I am far superior to Jiang Ziya, yet Master handed the matter of the Investiture of the Gods to Jiang Ziya; I feel deeply ashamed.

I do not wish to contend for anything; I only want to tell Master that he underestimated me."

At the last sentence, his expression was impassioned and surging.

Yin Qi looked at the determined-looking Shen Gongbao, and his heart suddenly changed its view; Shen Gongbao was not the arrogant and narrow-minded person from the original work, but more like someone with a stubborn rebelliousness.

You don't look down on me? Then I will defeat the person you value to prove myself. Furthermore, if Shen Gongbao were truly narrow-minded and arrogant, he could not have friends all over the world.

Yin Qi said solemnly, "So that is how it is. Daoist Shen, my Yin Shang has always appointed people based on merit. Perhaps you also know that under the Martial Hall, there is a Demon Hall responsible for managing all the Demon Race.

As long as they abide by the law, they can receive the same treatment as the Human Race.

Regarding Daoist Shen, I am the same.

As long as you can contribute to my Yin Shang, then fame, power, and even all kinds of cultivation resources will be yours."

Shen Gongbao nodded and said, "I understand. The Great King's broad-mindedness, not limited to the Human Race, is also a blessing for us of the Demon Race. Only the Great King has such a heart."

He delivered a light, non-obtrusive flattery, but what he said was also a fact.

On the Primordial Continent, the Human Race and the Demon Race are mortal enemies, and it is very difficult for them to coexist peacefully.

Yin Qi's expression softened, and he smiled gently: "Regarding Jin Ning, what plan does the Daoist have to repel the enemy? The other party is a Peak Golden Immortal, and it is highly likely she carries a precious treasure bestowed by Nuwa."

Shen Gongbao pondered and said, "I intend to invite Zhao Gongming to come out of seclusion. Does the Great King know of Zhao Gongming? He is the eldest disciple of the Outer Sect of the Jie Sect, also a Peak Golden Immortal, and he holds the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Sea-Calming Pearl.

According to what I know, Aunt-master Nuwa does not possess an Innate Supreme Treasure; the most she could bestow would be a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

But that Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure does not belong to Jin Ning, so the power she can unleash is certainly limited, far inferior to the Sea-Calming Pearl held by Zhao Gongming.

With Zhao Gongming taking action, he will certainly be able to repel Jin Ning."