"Fu chi!"

"Fu chi—"

Within the small world created by the twenty-four Ocean Stabilizing Divine Pearls, the five disciples of the Chan Sect, including Guang Chengzi, trembled simultaneously, their breaths sounding like broken bellows.

They looked at Zhao Gongming, their eyes brimming with rage, filled with a fierce desire to flay their opponent alive.

They had never "sincerely" admitted their mistakes and apologized to a junior like they did today, nor had they ever hated someone so intensely as in this moment.

They had been played!

Damn Zhao Gongming... and that Yu Yuan!

These two had deliberately set a trap, luring them in... and they actually fell for it!

At this moment, the ones most embarrassed were Manjusri and Ci Hang.

In order to reclaim those two Spiritual Treasures, they had brought shame upon their fellow disciples, apologizing to the junior Yu Yuan together... only to end up with nothing!

On the contrary, the whole process of their apology had been recorded for blackmail.

If the contents of the Image Retention Pearl were to spread, the consequences...

Everyone dared not even imagine what that would entail.

Not only would they lose face, but the reputation of the entire Chan Sect could be affected, perhaps even their master, the Yuanshi Tianzun...

"What exactly do you want?"

Guang Chengzi took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his anger, and asked Zhao Gongming with an icy voice.

"We don't want anything specific, just to teach you a lesson," Zhao Gongming replied with a carefree laugh: "Whether or not this Image Retention Pearl gets circulated will depend on your behavior. If I see you bullying my disciples from the Jie Sect again, don't blame me for not being polite!"

"Hmph!"

They intended to use the Image Retention Pearl as leverage!

Guang Chengzi, shaking with fury, coldly said: "You sure are cunning, friend. Today we took a fall! But one day, we will settle this score!"

"I'll be waiting."

Zhao Gongming burst into loud laughter, not taking Guang Chengzi's words to heart at all.

At this moment, this small world finally collapsed completely.

Everyone returned to the Primordial realm, under the watchful eyes of the many Immortal Gods.

Zhao Gongming shook the Image Retention Pearl in his hand.

Guang Chengzi's eyes flickered, and he whispered lowly: "Let's go!"

Having said that, he was the first to ride the clouds away.

Chi Jingzi followed closely behind.

Manjusri Guangfa Venerable and Daoist Ci Hang took one deep look at Yu Yuan, their eyes filled with humiliation and unwillingness, but ultimately left begrudgingly.

"Is it over just like that?"

The Immortal Gods surrounding them to witness the spectacle were utterly confused.

What exactly happened inside that small world?

What was the ultimate outcome of the feud between the disciples of the two sects?

Could someone please explain?

It's really frustrating when the show gets interrupted mid-way!

Equally frustrated was Daoist Yellow Dragon.

Previously, Chi Jingzi ordered him to engage Yuyi Immortal, hoping to keep the latter occupied.

Although Daoist Yellow Dragon was slightly inferior to Yuyi Immortal in terms of realm, because the latter had suffered serious injuries before, they fought to a stalemate.

Soon after, Yuyi Immortal's injuries flared up again, and he hastily revealed his True Body, beating his wings to make a hasty escape.

Daoist Yellow Dragon only intended to keep Yuyi Immortal busy until his senior disciples won the fight and came to his aid; to his surprise, he won this confrontation quite inexplicably.

Delighted with his victory, he hurried back to join the others.

But on his way, he saw the retreating figures of Guang Chengzi and the others riding the clouds.

Hmm?

Why did his senior brothers suddenly leave?

Had they obtained the treasures they were after?

That's too much!

They forgot about him as soon as they got the new treasures.

Leaving without even a word to him!

Furrowing his brow, he summoned a majestic Immortal Crane and rode atop it to chase after Guang Chengzi and the others.

Kunlun is known for having many majestic and spiritually endowed Immortal Cranes, which are extremely fast and well-suited as mounts.

Almost every disciple of the Chan Sect owned one.

Daoist Yellow Dragon quickly caught up to Guang Chengzi and the others riding the clouds and cheerfully said: "My fellow senior brothers, why the rush? Could it be that you've gotten your hands on the treasure?

Come on, show it to me."

Guang Chengzi and the others glanced at him with gloomy faces, all remaining silent.

Daoist Yellow Dragon frowned slightly, sensing that something was not quite right with the atmosphere.

Could it be that because of the treasure, there was discord among the brothers?

This was highly possible!

Thinking this, he was about to say something comforting when Guang Chengzi said softly: "Where did you go just now?"

"I fought a great battle with that Yuyi Immortal!"

Excited by the memory, Daoist Yellow Dragon couldn't help but boast with pride: "I originally only intended to hold him off, but I didn't expect that Yuyi Immortal to be of little challenge. Just one sword thrust to the back and he fled..."

"How is your battle going?

I suppose you won without much trouble, right?"

As his voice faded, Guang Chengzi and others turned their gazes toward him in unison.

Those eyes were all filled with envy.

Faint traces of evil Qi even seemed to drift from their bodies.

Yellow Dragon Daoist shuddered, as though he heard a ghostly voice: Keep asking that question, and you're as good as dead!

...

Watching the dejected silhouettes of Guang Chengzi and his group as they departed, Zhao Gongming felt an utmost sense of relief in his heart.

He looked at his tall and valiant-looking nephew beside him, feeling a sincere sense of admiration: This time he had truly gained insight.

Not only did his nephew beat up those Chan Sect Golden Immortals, but he also snatched two treasures, and what's most outrageous is that he made them apologize and compensate. There's a high probability that these Chan Sect Golden Immortals could only grit their teeth and swallow the bitterness...

They dare not even think about seeking justice from the Biyou Palace, let alone daring to return to Kunlun!

Such a miraculous experience would have seemed inconceivable to him had he not participated.

But as he actually witnessed everything happen and actively took part, he felt an unprecedented sense of novelty.

It was a crushing superiority in terms of wit and intelligence.

A hundred times, a thousand times more satisfying than simply using brute force to defeat the opponents!

Zhao Gongming glanced at the Image Retention Pearl in his hand and carefully tucked it into his sleeve.

What a treasure!

He should definitely prepare more in the future!

This time following his nephew taught him a lesson; let's see who dares to provoke him now!

"Nephew."

Zhao Gongming looked toward Yu Yuan and suggested, "This place is crowded and busy, let's find somewhere else to talk, shall we?"

Yu Yuan surveyed his surroundings, not seeing Yuyi Immortal and Flame Immortal, and knew that the two had most likely fled in defeat.

He nodded and said with a smile, "Uncle is the boss. You call the shots."

With a wave of Zhao Gongming's hand, the two vanished into thin air.

Not long after, in a secluded and peaceful valley, they reappeared.

"It's quiet here, let's talk."

Yu Yuan conjured a Treasure Hall with his hand and invited Zhao Gongming inside. Then he performed a Daoist salute to Zhao Gongming, "Thank you, uncle, for coming to my rescue."

"Hahaha, nephew, there's no need for such words." Zhao Gongming laughed heartily, "Even if I hadn't arrived in time, those few would probably not have been a match for you, right?

Moreover, when I dealt with Guang Chengzi and his group just now, I was acting according to your plan, and didn't really lend much help."

"You're being too humble, uncle."

Yu Yuan smiled and said, "If it weren't for uncle's presence, coordinating with me to complete those arrangements, I wouldn't feel safe holding those two Spiritual Treasures."

He didn't say this just as a formality.

The Dragon Escape Stake and the Glazed Bottle were no ordinary Spiritual Treasures, but treasures bestowed by Yuanshi Tianzun to his disciples, possessing exceptional significance.

They might even be related to suppressing the fortune of the Chan Sect.

If Manjusri and Ci Hang, having lost the treasures, ran crying to Yuanshi Tianzun, who knows whether that Saint, known for his protectiveness, would take personal action to retrieve the treasures for his disciples?

It wouldn't be impossible for him to even personally strike them down!

But now, after such a scheme, having obtained the footage of Guang Chengzi and others admitting their wrongs and apologizing, it's likely Manjusri and Ci Hang wouldn't dare to complain anymore.

Initially, they might have excused their behavior with "The world's treasures go to the virtuous," but when they admitted their wrongdoing to seem sincere, they confessed to "snatching Yu Yuan's treasures" right from their own mouths.

With that, the "robber" behavior of these few Chan Sect Golden Immortals was confirmed.

Unless Yuanshi Tianzun didn't mind stirring up controversy and ignore his own face, he was unlikely to stand up for these disciples.

Yu Yuan could then rightfully claim the two Spiritual Treasures!

Both of these treasures were high-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures.

The Dragon Escape Stake held thirty Acquired Restrictions; once used, it could bind the flesh and restrain the Primordial Spirit. The Glazed Bottle, with its thirty-three Acquired Restrictions, not only could emit a black aura to capture people, but also had an expansive Heaven and Earth inside!

It could contain the waters of the Four Seas if used to hold water!

Although these two treasures might not be of the same grade as the Sky Flipping Seal and the Yin Yang Mirror, nor as powerful in attack, they were exactly what Yu Yuan desperately needed.

He already had many high-grade offensive Spiritual Treasures, whether it was the Purple Lightning Hammer or Yuan Tu and Avici— all top-notch offensive Spiritual Treasures, but he did not have any treasures specialized in capturing or restraining people.

The Dragon Escape Stake and the Glazed Bottle filled this gap for him.

Moreover, with more and more treasures in his possession, the Ruyi Qiankun Bag was gradually running out of space.

Now, with the Glazed Bottle, which has a much broader internal Heaven and Earth, he no longer needed to worry about this issue.

"To express my gratitude, I'll treat uncle to some tea."

Yu Yuan spoke while taking out the Enlightenment Tea Tree from the Ruyi Qiankun Bag, and said to Zhao Gongming, "Uncle, feel free to pick any tea leaf you fancy."

"This is..."

Zhao Gongming's eyes widened, unable to shift his gaze from the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

As a Daluo Golden Immortal, his understanding of the Dao Law was far more profound than that of Yu Yuan.

At this moment, facing this Enlightenment Tea Tree, he even felt the urge to sit down and meditate on the Dao right then and there.

"This is the Enlightenment Tea Tree, one of the treasures I obtained in that valley."

Yu Yuan didn't hide anything, gave a brief introduction, and then said, "This tea tree still has three thousand leaves, perhaps representing three thousand great Dao... Uncle, you can pick as you please, no need to be courteous with me."

Zhao Gongming was greatly tempted.

At the same time, he felt a profound gratitude, such a precious treasure being offered for him to choose... If it were him, he probably couldn't be so generous!

This nephew, whether in terms of conduct or schemes, truly impressed him to his core!

No wonder the master entrusted the Investiture of the Gods to him to manage!

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