Chapter 275 The Beginning of the Investiture of the Gods

"Senior Brother Yang Jiao, it's been a long time."

Looking at the bald monk in white robes with Buddhist beads around his neck who greeted him, Yang Jiao put his hands together and smiled slightly: "Jin Chanzi, it hasn't been long, but I didn't expect to meet you here."

To understand the connection between Yang Jiao and Jin Chanzi, we must go back to when Yang Jiao had just emerged from seclusion. He bid farewell to Zhunti Jieyin and happened to meet Jin Chanzi, who was preparing to go out for training.

Because of his identity, Yang Jiao became curious and traveled with him for three days.

In his previous life, Yang Jiao played the role of a Buddhist disciple. Before the Western religion officially converted to Buddhism, his understanding of Buddhism could be described as a game-changer.

The profound and subtle teachings of Buddhism, or rather, the practices of Western Buddhism at this time, flowed like a gentle stream, nourishing Jin Chanzi's heart, as Yang Jiao explained them.

Every viewpoint, every interpretation, was like a key, unlocking the door to Jin Chanzi's heart that had been shrouded in mist. Jin Chanzi listened with rapt attention, his eyes gleaming with admiration, and he felt even greater respect for Yang Jiao.

Upon seeing Jin Chanzi again, Yang Jiao asked with some curiosity, "Jin Chanzi, how did your training go?"

Jin Chanzi's expression became somewhat complicated, showing both the joy of his gains and the regret of his own shortcomings: "Senior Brother Yang Jiao, since our exchange over the past few days, I have indeed gained some profound insights. However, the deeper my insights, the more I realize that my path of cultivation is still very long, and what I know and have learned is but a drop in the ocean."

“These days, I have traveled around and gained some knowledge, but I am still a few opportunities away from breaking through the bottleneck. If I really cannot find the opportunity, I plan to reincarnate and undergo tribulations. Perhaps I can find that key enlightenment in the mundane world.”

Huh? Jin Chanzi was reincarnated and went through a tribulation, and it was him who facilitated it?

Yang Jiao was slightly surprised, but he didn't show it on his face. He nodded with a smile and said, "Then I wish you all the best."

"Thank you, Senior Brother. May I ask where you are headed?"

No, I'm not trying to poach your partner. "I sense that a destined person is about to appear, so I'm going to make that connection with them."

Jin Chanzi understood. Forming a bond was an old tradition of their Western religion, and he didn't see anything wrong with it: "Then this humble monk also wishes that my senior brother's wish will be fulfilled."

Yang Jiao nodded slightly, and the two parted ways.

Watching Jin Chanzi leave without hesitation, Yang Jiao chuckled, "I've given you advance notice. Since you have no objections, the little stone monkey is mine!"

"I've already raised a dragon, a white tiger, and a qilin. Now I'll raise a monkey... Hmm... Maybe I should open a Three Realms Zoo..."

Following the winding mountain path, Yang Jiao arrived at the Water Curtain Cave of Huaguo Mountain.

Outside the cave, the waterfall cascades down like an inverted Milky Way, the water roaring and splashing up layers of sparkling water droplets, which, under the refraction of sunlight, transform into magnificent rainbows.

Yang Jiao pushed aside the misty air and stepped into the flowing water.

Washed by the rushing water, a rock exudes a faint spiritual aura, standing quietly in place.

Yang Jiao approached the rock, squatted down, and gently placed his hand on it. Sensing the faint spiritual energy, he couldn't help but sigh, "It's still an embryo."

As his palm touched the stone, a soft light slowly emanated from his palm, enveloping the stone like a thin veil.

Under the light, the stone gradually became transparent. As if an invisible curtain was being slowly lifted, a small monkey curled up inside appeared before Yang Jiao. The little monkey had its eyes closed, its whole body was furry, and it looked extremely cute, making one feel an irresistible joy.

Yang Jiao looked at the unborn baby monkey and said softly, "Little monkey, you're so cute, you obviously need a master, right? What do you think of me? If you don't say anything, that means you agree?"

Unborn monkeys, of course, cannot speak, as their five senses are not yet fully developed.

If others were present, they would surely have condemned Yang Jiao's shameless behavior, but unfortunately, no one was there. Of course, even when there were others present, Yang Jiao never restrained himself.

The little monkey inside the stone didn't give any obvious response, but its furry face moved very subtly towards Yang Jiao's palm, the movement as gentle as a breeze on the water's surface, almost imperceptible without careful observation.

Seeing this, Yang Jiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gratified smile, and he happily exclaimed, "Good disciple."

Since his disciple was being so kind, Yang Jiao was naturally not going to be stingy. The light in his hand suddenly shone brightly, even more dazzling than before. The light was like a blazing flame, instantly enveloping the entire stone completely.

"Master will give you some extra nutrition."

Within the light, wisps of spiritual energy, like delicate threads, continuously seeped into the stone, nourishing the little monkey inside.

Nourished by the spiritual energy, the little monkey seemed to feel incredibly comfortable. Its tightly closed lips lifted slightly, revealing a faint smile, as if it were having a sweet dream.

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"The decree of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable has arrived!"

"In this world, King Zhou of Shang is tyrannical and has brought calamity to the people. The fate of the Shang Dynasty has run its course, and a new ruler has emerged. Jiang Ziya has descended the mountain with the Investiture of the Gods. Disciples of the Three Realms should set off immediately to join Jiang Ziya's ranks, together seeking and assisting this new ruler to overthrow King Zhou of Shang. After our success, we will bestow divine titles upon those who have contributed!"

The voice echoed above the Yang residence as Master Yuding solemnly waved his fan: "We shall depart soon..."

Of course, he didn't stay serious for more than three seconds. He turned to Yang Jian and patted him hard on the shoulder: "Yang Jian, you're my only disciple. You'd better show me what I'm made of and let the Three Realms see my teaching abilities as the number one teacher!"

Yang Jian nodded helplessly, and Nezha asked from the side, "Then shouldn't my third sister and I go too?"

“Of course, all Xuanmen disciples should go, even you, Li Jing, should go.”

“Li Jing…” Nezha pouted unhappily, “He’s an official of the Shang Dynasty, would he rebel?”

"That's not something you need to worry about."

Master Yuding gently patted Nezha's head with his fan, then turned to look at the sky, "An age of great strife, indeed an age of great strife..."