Guang Chengzi looked down at the Zhuxian Sword gleaming with cold light in his hand, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
He took a deep breath, rode the cloud light, and slowly arrived in front of the Tongtian Sect Leader.
"Disciple Guang Chengzi greets Martial Uncle!"
Guang Chengzi stood in the void, respectfully bowed to the Tongtian Sect Leader, and then kowtowed in worship.
The Tongtian Sect Leader slightly opened his eyes, glanced calmly at Guang Chengzi, and said indifferently, "Hmm, Guang Chengzi, is my Zhuxian Sword still working well?"
Upon hearing Tongtian Jiaozhu's words, Guang Chengzi's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.
He inwardly groaned, but dared not show it on his face.
He quickly picked up the Zhuxian Sword with both hands, raised it high above his head, and said in a trembling voice, "When I was practicing the Dao, I was fortunate to have been protected by this treasure bestowed upon me by my master."
I have always been deeply grateful for my uncle's great kindness and virtue, and will always remember it in my heart.
"Now that I have the honor of seeing my martial uncle, I can return this precious sword to you."
Upon seeing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
He nodded in satisfaction and said softly, "You're quite sensible."
At this moment, Zhao Gongming stepped forward and took the Zhuxian Sword from Guang Chengzi.
He carefully held the sword and then respectfully presented it to the Tongtian Sect Leader.
With a gentle wave of his hand, the Tongtian Sect Leader sent the Zhuxian Sword into his body as a streak of light.
Guang Chengzi rose from the void and stood quietly to the side.
The Master of the Heavens waved his hand gently and calmly instructed Guang Chengzi, "Alright! You may leave now."
Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you for your mercy, Uncle-Master. This disciple will take his leave."
After saying that, he dared not linger for a moment longer. He carefully backed away for three miles before turning around and flying away quickly, heading towards Bianliang City like lightning.
After Guang Chengzi had completely left, Zhao Gongming led the Kui Niu and slowly lowered it to the ground.
Before long, they arrived at a secluded valley and landed on the ground.
Not far away, Dipankara Buddha had just managed to muster up a bit of strength and barely managed to get up from the ground.
Zhao Gongming loosened the reins, held the Purple Lightning Hammer, and slowly walked to the Buddha Dipankara.
He glanced coldly at the once arrogant but now so destitute Randeng before him, and couldn't help but throw his head back and burst into laughter: "Randeng! Randeng! I never thought you'd end up like this!"
"Whoosh..."
Dipankara Buddha took a breath, looked coldly at Zhao Gongming, and snorted, saying, "What a petty smug Zhao Gongming..."
At this point, he glanced sideways at the Tongtian Sect Leader and continued, "If it weren't for the presence of the Sage Sect Leader here, where would you have gotten the audacity to appear before this old monk?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's face instantly turned extremely ugly.
The Buddha Dipankara almost pointed at his nose and accused him of abusing his power.
However, was Dipankara Buddha wrong?
No!
Back in the day, during the Investiture of the Gods, he was able to beat Randeng so badly he was covered in bumps, and he could even chase Randeng around like a rabbit.
However, since he lost his physical body and was listed on the Investiture of the Gods, his cultivation has not improved at all over the millions of years.
In contrast, what about the lamp?
Over the years, Dipankara Buddha's spiritual cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. He has successfully severed his two corpses and become one of the great supernatural beings.
The difference between the two was simply worlds apart.
"Randeng! You old scoundrel, shut up! Stop spouting nonsense and hand over my Sea-Stabilizing Pearl right now!"
If you dare say no... hmph, then don't blame me for being impolite..."
Zhao Gongming snorted coldly twice, his eyes flashing with a cold light as he stared intently at Dipankara Buddha.
He knew in his heart that his cultivation was far inferior to that of the other party, and that saying more about this topic would only humiliate him.
Now that things had come to this, he had no desire to continue entangled with Dipankara Buddha.
Since we've already torn off all pretense of civility, let's just be frank and speak our minds.
When Dipankara Buddha heard Zhao Gongming's blatant threat, he felt a chill run down his spine, but he was also filled with helplessness.
If it weren't for the fact that the Tongtian Sect Leader was sitting on the ox's back, silently observing everything, given his usual temperament, he wouldn't have taken Zhao Gongming seriously at all.
However, even though he now hates Zhao Gongming to the core and even wants to punch him to death, he doesn't dare to make a move easily.
But with the Tongtian Sect Leader right in front of him, how could he dare to act rashly?
But he was extremely reluctant to hand over the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl!
After all, he once relied on this treasure to evolve the Twenty-Four Heavens, and even used it to entrust his obsessions and successfully sever the Three Corpses.
It can be said that this treasure is closely related to whether he can achieve the Great Dao of Hunyuan in the future.
If one were to honestly return the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, it would be tantamount to cutting off one's own path to sainthood, and one's own cultivation would be greatly damaged.
Once his cultivation level is greatly damaged, he will likely find it difficult to survive this great calamity.
Therefore, if he were to hand over the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, it would be tantamount to taking half his life.
How could he possibly be willing...?
Seeing the reluctant look on Ran Deng's face, Zhao Gongming couldn't help but sneer and said, "What? It's just returning it to its rightful owner, and you're still reluctant to part with it?"
No way?
"I only allowed you to temporarily safeguard this treasure. Do you really consider yourself the owner of this magical artifact?"
Upon hearing this, Ran Deng's face showed anger, and he cursed Zhao Gongming in his heart for going too far.
Little did he know that Zhao Gongming's true nature was not like that.
Having been trapped on the Investiture of the Gods for so many years, he had unknowingly accumulated a great deal of resentment in his heart, which caused his personality to change somewhat...
Ran Deng's mind raced, and after a moment's deliberation, his will to survive prevailed.
With a thought, a burst of spiritual light flew out from behind his head, instantly transforming into twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, which hung in front of him, shining with a five-colored radiance that was so bright it was difficult for anyone to look directly at them.
He did not immediately withdraw the primordial spirit imprint and obsession from the Dinghai Pearl, but instead turned to look at the Tongtian Sect Leader.
"Master, if I return this treasure to your disciple, will you spare my life?"
Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader's eyes turned extremely cold.
He hadn't forgotten how this person had ambushed him, causing him to lose face in front of all the saints.
"You wretched child! Even now, you still dare to bargain with me? You're utterly absurd!"
The Master of the Heavens snorted coldly, raised his hand, and a beam of clear light shot out from his fingertip, like a bolt of lightning, enveloping all the Sea-Stabilizing Pearls in mid-air...
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