Ling Yun said:
"Elder Chief, don't you understand? The Golden Lion Clan has always been a pawn."
A pawn that can be discarded at any time!
The Golden Lion Clan Chief could not accept the word "chess piece," but it was the truth.
Immediately, Ling Yun laughed:
"It is a cause for celebration that the Golden Lion Clan has escaped the sea of suffering. Brother Nangong, please do not host a banquet to welcome them!"
"Haha..." Nangong Chen laughed heartily.
"The Golden Lion Clan must be received with the highest honors!"
Immediately afterwards, Nangong Chen led everyone to the Nangong family in Huonan City.
Before the welcoming banquet, a group of senior executives chatted and laughed in the main hall of the Nangong family.
"Pfft~"
Upon hearing that his beloved granddaughter Huang Ling'er was with the Golden Lion, the Golden Lion Clan Chief spat out the tea he was drinking.
"You idiot, you've kidnapped my precious granddaughter!"
After saying this, as if remembering something, the clan leader flew into a rage:
"I know now, you guys are so insidious! You even kidnapped my entire family just to abduct my precious granddaughter!"
As he spoke, the clan chief glared at the Great Sage, believing it was all the Great Sage's bad idea.
Ling Yun spoke:
"It was all my plan!"
"You! Hmph!" the clan chief roared.
"You mean... um?"
Previously, the clan leader hadn't paid much attention to Ling Yun, assuming he was just a follower of the Great Sage. Now, however, upon seeing Ling Yun, the clan leader sensed his extraordinary nature. He had only ever seen the imposing aura of a powerful figure emanating from the Buddha.
"And who are you?" the clan chief asked cautiously.
The golden lion said irritably:
"Someone you can't afford to mess with!"
"Insolence!" the clan chief roared, pointing at the golden lion's nose.
"I do not approve of you being with Ling'er!"
"Grandpa!" Huang Ling'er panicked immediately and hurriedly said:
"My brother and I are truly in love; he didn't force me!"
"No!" the clan chief rebuked.
"This guy is an idiot. Even if he has the cultivation of a true immortal, he's still not worthy of it..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qiongqi stood up, walked up to the Golden Lion Chieftain, grabbed him by the collar, and carried him into the starry sky.
A quarter of an hour later, the clan chief returned with a bruised and swollen face, his expression one of obsequiousness:
"Haha~ Golden Lion is a handsome man, he is definitely a good match for my Ling'er."
"You two are a match made in heaven, I agree to this marriage!"
The crowd was stunned for a moment, then they applauded and cheered.
Ling Yun laughed:
"When does the clan chief plan to arrange their marriage?"
The clan chief pondered for a moment and said:
"Let's wait until things stabilize in Tangyu!"
Upon hearing this, both Golden Lion and Huang Ling'er were overjoyed, finally able to be together without any worries.
At this moment, the Golden Lion Chieftain looked at the Golden Lion:
"You should at least have a name, shouldn't you?"
The golden lion never had a name. The Buddha didn't give him a name back then, and he himself didn't care much about it.
In the Buddhist universe, he is addressed as "Master," making his given name seem somewhat superfluous.
Golden Lion thought for a moment, then said seriously:
"My name is Huangdi!"
Everyone's faces froze. They really knew how to name someone. Why not call him the Jade Emperor?
"The name Huangdi (Yellow Emperor) is both powerful and noble, which matches my temperament perfectly. I'll call myself Huangdi!"
Golden Lion said very seriously.
The Golden Lion Clan Chief nearly spat out his tea, then waved his hand dismissively and said:
"You shouldn't name it! Just call it Golden Lion."
Golden Lion frowned slightly. Was the name "Yellow Emperor" too high-profile?
After thinking for a moment, he said seriously:
"Let's call him Lion Pride, it's understated yet powerful!"
Everyone shook their heads speechlessly; this name would be better suited to the Yellow Emperor.
The matter of naming Golden Lion was left unresolved.
Immediately, Nangong Chen asked:
"Clan Chief, will you settle in Tangyu or some other precious land in the future?"
"If we settle in the Tang Region, we will give our best grotto-heaven to the Golden Lion Clan!"
Without hesitation, the Golden Lion Clan Chief laughed:
"Let's stay in Tangyu!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed. The Golden Lion Clan settling in Tang Domain meant they would participate in the war in the future.
The Golden Lion Clan has always been the vanguard of Buddhism's expansion of territory, possessing unparalleled combat strength and war experience.
Although they number only a million, they are capable of standing alone.
The Golden Lion Clan is too familiar with Buddhist tactics, enough to use barbarians against barbarians.
Nangong Chen was overjoyed and said:
"Good! I have already ordered people to repair the best cave, and all of you fellow Daoists can move in tomorrow!"
The Golden Lion Clan Chief habitually clasped his hands together and said:
"You are too kind, Benefactor Nangong!"
The following day, on an island in the eastern part of the Tang Domain, which was the best blessed land in the Tang Domain.
Originally Nangong Chen's private property, he gave this grotto to the Golden Lion Clan for the sake of Tang Yu.
Sensing the extremely rich spiritual energy within the cave, the high-ranking members of the Golden Lion Clan nodded in satisfaction.
Feeling the respect shown to him by the cultivation world of Tang Domain, the Golden Lion Clan Chief said solemnly:
"Thank you, fellow Daoists. From now on, my Golden Lion Clan is a part of the cultivation world of Tang Domain. If Tang Domain is in any danger, my Golden Lion Clan will definitely be the first to lend a helping hand!"
Nangong Chen clasped his hands and said:
"Then we shall take our leave without disturbing your peaceful cultivation!"
Huang Ling'er hugged the golden lion and said shyly:
"Brother, I'll come see you again in a couple of days!"
With that, Huang Ling'er kissed the golden lion and shyly entered the cave.
After watching the Golden Lion Clan enter the grotto-heaven, Nangong Chen praised Ling Yun:
"Lord Lingyun is truly brilliant! Not only did he facilitate Lord Golden Lion's marriage, but he also added a terrifying legion to the Tang Domain!"
Ling Yun laughed:
"It's just a trivial skill! It's all thanks to the Buddha's excellent cooperation."
Lingyun dared to use a counter-espionage scheme because he had accurately predicted that the Buddha was currently very suspicious.
If Buddhism were truly united, Ling Yun would not have resorted to this tactic.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Yun and his group returned to the far north ice plains and continued their journey toward the Starry Sky Academy.
On the way, Qiongqi joked:
"Now that Brother Lion's lifelong happiness is settled, it's Brother Great Sage's turn!"
"This is so annoying!" the Great Sage roared.
"And what about Ah Bao, Shangguan Hong, and those other kids? Why don't you care about them at all!"
Qiongqi chuckled and said:
“Don’t worry about the young people developing feelings for each other over time. I’m more worried about Brother Dasheng’s marriage. You’re not getting any younger.”
The Golden Lion, standing to the side, embraced the Great Sage and said with a serious expression:
"Brother Sage, the taste of love is truly wonderful, why don't you give it a try!"
"Ahhh!" The Great Sage roared in fury, "Bring forth the Heaven-Reaching Divine Metal! Crush them!"
"Brother Great Sage, I'm doing this for your own good. You are a handsome and powerful man, and such outstanding talent must be passed on to the next generation!"
"Yes, Great Sage, you're always so impulsive and need someone to take care of you and watch over you. We're doing this for your own good!"
Qiongqi and the Golden Lion dodged Tongtian Shenjin while speaking earnestly.
Everyone burst into laughter.
Huang Ling'er arrived midway, and a month later, Ling Yun and his group arrived at Starry Sky Academy.
"After five years, I have finally arrived at the legendary Starry Sky Academy."
Ah Bao looked at the gate of Starry Sky Academy and sighed.
It took them five years to travel from the southernmost point of Tang Domain to the northernmost point after leaving the restricted area.
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