Chapter 35 Refusal to Return to Zixiao Palace
Chang Hao thought of Pangu, gazing thoughtfully at the primordial world. Was this the Dao of Pangu?
Where does his path lie? To create a new world?
"What is Hongjun thinking?" Chang Hao realized that although Hongjun had become a saint, his path did not seem to be the same as that of Pangu.
On second thought, Hongjun has become a saint; he must have dealt with Rahu. Could it be...?
He recalled that Luo Hou had once impersonated Hongjun without him noticing at all. The aura, expression, and tone of voice, upon careful reflection today, were flawless. It was clearly Hongjun.
Chang Hao was suddenly startled, and cold sweat broke out on his back. People who knew too much never had a good ending, and he couldn't afford to offend Hongjun now.
What Luo Hou? From today onwards, Chang Hao will pretend that person never existed.
He didn't want to go to Zixiao Palace either, so he was allowed to stay here and recuperate, sort out the gains from this battle, make a few friends, and cultivate diligently to solidify his foundation, instead of relying on merit to sustain himself for a while.
Once he reaches the peak of Quasi-Saint, he can consider whether he should follow Luo Hou's example and create his own world, instead of the boundless Primordial World.
As long as it's somewhat similar to that planet, that's fine.
Chang Hao loosened his grip, and the simple little bell spun around in his palm, occasionally brushing against his cheek. He was only able to survive this time thanks to Taiyi.
"Indeed, all things possess a spirit." Chang Hao smiled. He had originally intended to return the Chaos Bell to Taiyi in person, but now that Hongjun had given the notice, Taiyi would definitely go. Chaos is fraught with danger, and it wouldn't be good to be without a weapon for self-defense. "Go back to your master's side." The return of his natal magic weapon would only take an instant.
Sun Star
Taiyi stared at the primordial world with a stern face, maintaining this posture for a long time.
Di Jun said helplessly, "Isn't the Chaos Bell already with Chang Hao?" Given his usual style, he wouldn't have allowed Taiyi to lend out the Chaos Bell.
"Last time, Chang Hao saved you and me with the Chaos Bell. Although I was seriously injured and in a daze, I was fully aware of it."
“Chang Hao and you and I share the same origin, and the Chaos Bell can also be used by him. The abnormality of the Chaos Bell means that Chang Hao must be in deep danger at this time. I want to help him, but why won’t you allow it?” Taiyi turned around, dissatisfied with his elder brother’s behavior of using his trust to trap him with the Hetu Luoshu.
“Taiyi…” Dijun sighed sadly, “I’m sorry, Taiyi, I can’t do it.”
Taiyi can lose the Chaos Bell, but he cannot bear to lose Taiyi. Lost treasures can be found again, but there is only one Taiyi.
“Big brother, don’t forget who saved us last time,” Taiyi stated the facts.
“I haven’t forgotten,” Di Jun said with a hardened heart. “Chang Hao’s cultivation is not bad. If even he can’t handle it, you’ll probably be in big trouble if you go. Please forgive my selfishness.”
"If you have to blame someone for this, blame your older brother. It was your older brother who trapped you. Don't keep it bottled up inside." Di Jun's eyes flickered, feeling guilty and ashamed, but he didn't regret it at all. What kind of person was Chang Hao? How could he have dragged Taiyi into this?
“It’s all in the past, so let’s not bring it up again, brother,” Taiyi said quietly, sensing the emotions transmitted by the Chaos Bell. He smiled knowingly. “I’m not angry with you; I’m just waiting for the Chaos Bell to return.”
Taiyi knew his older brother's temperament perfectly well, so he could only wait until he met Chang Hao again to apologize properly and hope that Chang Hao wouldn't blame him for being disloyal.
"That's good," Di Jun breathed a sigh of relief, "Did you feel the oppressive force of heaven and earth just now?"
Taiyi nodded. He had just barely managed to keep his legs from collapsing, and that was on the Sun Star. He wondered what his old friends in the primordial world were feeling.
"Such a figure exists in the primordial world," Di Jun exclaimed. "I plan to go to Chaos to listen to his teachings. We have been stuck at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal for many years without making any progress. Perhaps this trip will be fruitful."
“Go, why not go?” Taiyi said resolutely. “The black-clad man we met last time was of unfathomable depth, which shows that the primordial world is very deep. There are mountains beyond mountains, and we should go out. The Sun Star cannot protect us for a lifetime.”
Taiyi wondered if Chang would come. He hadn't yet thanked him in person for saving his life last time.
“Then let’s go to Taiyin Star and call Xihe and her sister. Let’s set off quickly. The Thirty-Three Heavens are far away in the Chaos, not to mention we have to find Zixiao Palace in the vast Chaos. If we don’t hurry, we might not be able to find the gate of Zixiao Palace.” Di Jun said bluntly.
"Okay, I'll listen to you, brother." Taiyi gently caught the returning Chaos Bell. He knew that Chang Hao would be alright. However, the Chaos Bell said that Chang Hao had decided to go into seclusion. Did Chang Hao not go to Zixiao Palace to listen to the Dao?
Such dialogues played out one after another in the primordial world. Those who were confident in their ability to venture into the chaos immediately flew towards the outer heavens of the Thirty-Three Heavens.
Lishan
Chang Hao sipped his tea and gazed at the Chaos Bell until it disappeared from sight, then reluctantly turned his gaze away.
"If you like it, why not keep it?"
Chang Hao's heart skipped a beat. He could recognize Hongjun's voice, and he forced a smile, saying something he didn't mean: "The arrival of a sage brings honor to our humble abode. No wonder the purple aura rises from the east and auspicious signs appear here."
Is Hongjun's status as a sage somewhat weak? Perhaps it's due to the difference between the Heavenly Way and the Great Way?
Chang Hao felt a sense of unease. This sage was far from the sage he had imagined. Although Chang Hao had never become a sage, he had witnessed the grand occasion when Pangu was about to attain sainthood. It was a magnificent event that shook the Great Dao and made people wary. Gods and demons swarmed to kill him, leaving not a single one alive.
"Why not leave the Chaos Bell behind?" Hongjun asked persistently. Top-grade spiritual treasures are coveted by everyone, and only the capable can possess them, let alone the Chaos Bell, which was a spiritual treasure that even he had once coveted.
"I have my own spiritual treasure. The Chaos Bell belongs to Taiyi, and I cannot forcibly take it." Chang Hao remained cautious, but his expression was normal, and no one could tell what he was thinking at that moment.
“It’s not impossible,” Hongjun said with an enigmatic expression. “Opportunities are seized, not given.”
Chang Hao stared blankly, blinking. Hongjun's words were full of meaning and encouragement. If you think about it carefully, he was subtly instigating him to do bad things!
Chang Hao had a completely new understanding of Hongjun, never expecting him to be like this.
"Have you understood?" Hongjun was still a little worried. Due to the constraints of the Heavenly Dao, there were some things he couldn't say. In his opinion, Chang Hao was silly and too innocent. Would he know how to snatch the Primordial Purple Qi?
Chang Hao nodded emphatically, "Don't worry, I'll risk my life to get what I want."
"That's good, let's go." Hongjun nodded in satisfaction. The Primordial Purple Qi was a great opportunity, and he believed that Chang Hao would definitely try to seize it. Chang Hao was beautiful and had accumulated great merit and blessings, so she was bound to have a divine destiny.
Clouds rose from beneath Hongjun's feet, but he remained in the same spot, clearly waiting for Chang Hao.
To everyone's surprise, Chang Hao took a step back and said, "You can go back by yourself. I won't go to Zixiao Palace."
Opportunity may be good, but fate is more important.
Hongjun frowned. What was Chang Hao up to? After a moment of thought, a realization dawned on him, and Hongjun shook his head, explaining, "We have no master-disciple relationship. How about we learn each other's names?"
Hongjun never regarded Chang Hao as an independent individual. In his eyes, Chang Hao was his person, and he felt that Chang Hao must be upset that he accepted the Three Pure Ones as disciples but not him.
Chang Hao's face darkened, and he turned and left. He had considered becoming an apprentice before, but that was just a little bit of a nagging feeling, plus the fact that he had only had the two of them for company over the years.
Always proud and competitive, he would never submit to someone else. Sanqing was a direct disciple, while he could only be a nominal disciple. Being a nominal disciple meant he was just doing odd jobs.
Hongjun's figure flashed onto Chang Hao's inevitable path, and he rarely explained, "I know you must be dissatisfied. Although the Three Pure Ones have titles, they are just outsiders to me, each taking what they need. Although we do not have a real master-disciple relationship, I will definitely take the best care of you."
Chang Hao is so petty that he makes such a fuss over such a trivial matter and refuses to return to Zixiao Palace.
"Hongjun," Chang Hao said angrily, addressing him by his given name, "your personal disciple is still an outsider to you, so who am I to you?"
Chang Hao glared at Hongjun, once again reshaping his understanding of Hongjun. He thought to himself, "Don't believe me! I'm not some naive and easily fooled fool from later generations. I know that getting what I want is the most important thing."
He wasn't even given a proper master-disciple relationship, so in the end he was nothing. If he were exposed later, Hongjun's blade would probably be very sharp.
"Besides, fate is determined by heaven and destiny by man. If we are not destined to be together, then so be it. Moreover, Yuanshi and I are close friends, and I would never hold such a grudge over such a trivial matter," Chang Hao said with a fake smile.
What's the point of keeping track? He's not even an ordinary disciple. Master, Hongjun... well, it just sounds better to call him Hongjun. He was wrong before, but now that I think about it, it was unnecessary. He's been made to feel inferior to others. How can we play together as equals in the future?
Conflicts can easily lead to ridicule, so it's better to avoid them to prevent gossip.
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