Chapter 250 Yun Zhongzi
Moreover, Hongyun was even written onto the Investiture of the Gods by Chang Hao this time. Those two probably won't even get close to the Investiture of the Gods, let alone kill Hongyun. They want to kill him but can't, and with their creditors right in front of them, they must be feeling incredibly miserable.
"Red Cloud is the first cloud in the world to take form, so it is best to keep it as a cloud in its original form." Lao Tzu opened his palm, and a small golden tower appeared in his palm.
Lao Tzu pulled out the cloud of merit and blessing from inside and roughly pressed the true spirit of the red cloud back in. After all, this cloud had not developed sentience for many years, so who knows if it wasn't the will of Heaven?
Sharing the same origin, the red cloud quickly merged with this cloud of merit and blessings, and then transformed into a handsome, unparalleled white-robed Taoist.
Hongyun stood bewildered in the Taiwei Palace, his eyes filled with confusion. Everything around him was unfamiliar. Who was he? Where was he? Where was Zhen Yuanzi?
Upon seeing Chang Hao, he exclaimed with delight, "Fellow Daoist Chang Hao, did you save me? I..." Meanwhile, Laozi, whose presence was barely noticeable, was not seen by Hongyun.
"From now on, your name will be Yun Zhongzi..." Chang Hao preemptively announced Hongyun's new name. He was already dead, yet he clung to the past. How could Heaven turn a blind eye and give him a new name?
Lao Tzu watched as Hongyun received a new name, and his fortune was instantly renewed. He stroked his long beard, lost in thought.
Is it too late for him to change Donghua's name now? To be honest, he quite likes Donghua, his second disciple, but Donghua's luck is low. If it weren't for his protection, he would have died again long ago.
“Oh, Yun Zhongzi sounds nice too…” Hongyun happily agreed to the name. “What about Zhen Yuanzi…?”
Laozi twitched his lips, thinking of Zhen Yuanzi's dejected figure as he left Kunlun in despair after failing to obtain what he sought. It was rare that you still remembered Zhen Yuanzi; Zhen Yuanzi's efforts had not been in vain.
"You still remember Zhen Yuanzi?" Chang Hao was quite surprised. He had heard that Donghua could call people by name when they met, but that was all he knew.
Yun Zhongzi paused for a moment, then said with great interest, "I also remember Fellow Daoist Chang Hao. In Lishan, I once transformed into a cloud couch..."
Chang Hao's eyelids twitched, and he directly sucked Yun Zhongzi back into the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd. In any case, the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd was Yun Zhongzi's natal magic weapon, so hurting anyone else would not hurt Yun Zhongzi.
That damned Hongyun, she always brings up the most sensitive topics. She forgets important things but still remembers trivial matters.
Laozi stroked his long beard. What was Yun Zhongzi about to say?
Chang Hao handed the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd to Laozi, saying, "Brother, the two Western Saints owe Yun Zhongzi a great deal. I hope you will use it wisely."
Hongjun repaid the karmic debt between himself and the West with his sainthood, but the karmic debt between the West and Hongyun remains unresolved. The spiritual veins of the West are damaged, and a large amount of Buddhism is flowing into the East. In the future, the eastward spread of Western Buddhism will be inevitable.
However, with Hongyun in the Taoist sect, Buddhism, though it entered the east, could not damage the foundation of the Taoist sect, much less the fortune of the East. With the foundation of the Taoist sect solid, the Taoist Ancestor was able to sit firmly on his high platform. The Heavenly Dao could not assimilate Hongjun. The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun remained evenly matched, achieving a delicate balance.
Laozi accepted the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Of course, thank you very much."
Chang Hao himself could have gained huge benefits by taking Yun Zhongzi as his disciple, but instead he let Yun Zhongzi join the Sanqing Sect. It seems that it wasn't just his second brother who was enthusiastic; he could still hope for a good outcome for the two of them.
Since his second brother was reluctant to accept Fuxi because of his Human Sect, accepting Yun Zhongzi would be the same. With the first cause and effect of heaven and earth, Yuanshi would have an extra layer of protection.
Thinking of this, Laozi moved Yun Zhongzi from the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd to the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda. His second brother didn't seem to like Yun Zhongzi very much. In any case, let Yun Zhongzi become a disciple first.
"No need. We're all on the same side, so naturally we should help and support each other." Chang Hao glanced at the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, wondering whose disciple Yun Zhongzi would become. Would it still be Yuanshi?
Just as Chang Hao was about to ask a question, Laozi put away the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda. "Now that we've finished discussing serious matters, it's time for us to talk about some personal things. Come, let your elder brother help you heal your injuries first."
"There's no need for that." Chang Hao felt a little uncomfortable. Besides, he felt that it was unusual for Laozi to have just handed over Yun Zhongzi. "Big brother, why did you specifically hand over Yun Zhongzi..."
"Brother, you have your reasons for what you've done, and helping you heal is necessary." Laozi was very serious. He couldn't very well tell Chang Hao that he was planning to scheme against Yuanshi, would he? That would ruin his image.
Furthermore, if Master always relies on Yuanshi to provide the source, he will eventually find it difficult to accept. Laozi has gone to great lengths to cover for Yuanshi.
"Yuanshi sensed the opportunity to sever his third corpse and is about to go into seclusion. If you don't let me and Tongtian help you, when will your injuries ever heal?"
Seeing his father's expression, Chang Hao knew he couldn't persuade him anymore. Fine, he'd accept it.
After the routine healing, Laozi was about to leave when he suddenly sighed, "It is imperative for Yuanshi to sever his third corpse, yet he is somewhat uneasy, fearing that severing his own corpse will destroy everything..."
Chang Hao should know about this. Laozi knows that only Chang Hao can persuade Yuanshi.
Chang Hao's heart tightened, his eyelashes fluttered, and he said softly, "The third corpse should naturally be slain." The reason for his unease was nothing more than personal feelings.
"You also agree with him severing the last corpse?" Laozi asked in surprise, thinking that Chang Hao would have the same concerns as Yuanshi.
Chang Hao nodded, "Of course, after the three corpses are completely severed, as long as the three corpses are united, he can attain the Primordial Dao Fruit and be on par with the Heavenly Dao. How could he possibly give up?"
"Aren't you afraid this is the end of our bond? To be honest, I'm a little worried too. I'm afraid Yuanshi will sever all ties of brotherhood." Laozi's eyes widened. Could it be that he'd misunderstood again? Was Yuanshi still so headstrong?
"If the connection is over, it should naturally end. Does he intend to remain stuck here for the rest of his life?" If Chang Hao had the choice, he would not give up the opportunity to attain the Great Dao.
Chang Hao finally understood the main purpose of Laozi's trip: to tell him about the current situation of Yuanshi.
Laozi shed a tear of sympathy for Yuanshi. Even if Chang Hao had some feelings for Yuanshi, he felt that he could abandon him at any time.
"Could you lend me a token, elder brother?" Laozi had nothing in his hands, so how could Yuanshi possibly believe him?
Chang Hao thought for a moment, then took off the Sun Essence Wheel from his waist and handed it to Laozi. "Give this to Yuanshi for me. This treasure will allow him to go into seclusion in peace. After he has completely severed his three corpses, no matter what, you must return the Sun Essence Wheel to me, brother."
Laozi never expected Chang Hao to be so righteous.
After Laozi left Taiwei Palace with Yun Zhongzi and the Sun Essence Wheel, Chang Hao immediately got up, stood still for a long time, and then spread out the Investiture of the Gods again. Using the Origin as a pen, he tentatively wrote down the names of Di Jun and Xi He, attempting to gather true spirits with the power of the Heavenly Dao. As the Investiture of the Gods was written, purple light filled the entire Taiwei Palace.
Chang Hao waited patiently, but instead of collecting true spirits from the Three Realms and Ten Directions, he could only watch helplessly as the names of Di Jun and Xi He gradually disappeared from the Investiture of the Gods, slowly returning to their original state.
A tear fell onto the Investiture of the Gods, and the power of the Heavenly Dao emanated from it. The next second, Chang Hao, along with the Investiture of the Gods, was transferred to the Zixiao Palace.
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