Chapter 393 A Glimmer of Hope
Tongtian knew what Duobao was going to say, since it was unpleasant to hear, he simply ignored it.
Tongtian could not possibly make things difficult for himself, so he could only make things difficult for Duobao.
Tongtian kept Duobao at a distance, making sure Duobao couldn't catch up with him, and he could immediately return to defend Duobao if he was in danger. In this way, he followed Duobao at a distance all the way to Chaoge, intending to cause trouble for his second brother.
"Hmph, although my reputation is bad, I, Shangqing Tongtian, cannot be labeled as a scourge to the country and the people." There was no anger in Tongtian's eyes at being slandered and smeared, only the joy of being about to become rich.
Raising a disciple is not easy. If the disciple wants to sever the three corpses, the master cannot remain silent. In doing so, more than a dozen innate spiritual treasures are lost.
He couldn't get past the mudslinging his second brother threw at him without five innate spiritual treasures.
Suddenly, Tongtian stopped and pondered. Why hadn't his second brother become poor after taking in fourteen personal disciples, while he himself had nothing left to offer?
Chang Hao received a secret letter from Shen Gongbao: Xiqi had begun constructing the Investiture Platform, and the Twelve Golden Immortals planned to join forces to break through Tongguan Pass...
Chang Hao pondered for a moment and then immediately dispatched the Ten Heavenly Lords to Tongguan to set up an array. If you're going to put on a show, you should at least make it as complete as possible.
Secretly, Chang Hao had already ordered people to gradually evacuate the people of Tongguan. Chang Hao was very stingy; even if he let Ji Fa's army into the city, he would never allow them to plunder supplies to replenish their military rations.
Yuanshi Tianzun watched as Chang Hao issued the order, hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "Actually, there's no need for this."
His disciples were not good at breaking formations, and their skills were mediocre. There was really no need to make a big fuss about them or overestimate their abilities.
It wouldn't be too late for Chang Hao to set up his troops and welcome the outer disciples of the Jie Sect who had been persuaded by Shen Gongbao after they had entered the tribulation and taken their positions.
Chang Hao glanced at Yuanshi Tianzun, "That's Yuanshi Tianzun's personal disciple from the Chan Sect. A strict teacher produces outstanding students. How bad could Yuanshi Tianzun's disciple be? You're telling me it's unnecessary? If you want my country to perish, just say so."
Chang Hao rolled his eyes at Yuan Shi. Whether it was necessary or not was up to him. As a second-generation disciple of the Chan Sect, Chang Hao was under a lot of pressure.
Yuanshi was both pleased and helpless. He rubbed his forehead, his head aching terribly. "Didn't you fight one of them last time? Actually, apart from Guangchengzi, who needs some attention, the others can be ignored."
Yuanshi subtly conveyed a hidden message to Chang Hao: of his fourteen disciples, only Guangchengzi, Yunzhongzi, and Nanji were truly capable fighters.
Yu Ding's strength is second only to Huang Long; the rest are not even as strong as Yu Ding.
Chang Hao was silent for a moment. The jade cauldron was indeed easily crushed by him, and it seemed that it was not very effective in combat.
However, Chang Hao cannot judge his combat strength by conventional standards. After all, he is a formidable figure who survived the creation of the world by facing Pangu. If Yu Ding were to face him, Yu Ding would naturally be defeated.
"Alright, let's not talk about these unpleasant things anymore. The 'A Glimmer of Hope' technique you taught me last time wasn't quite right in some parts. How about you come with me to the mountaintop where we first met to practice?" Chang Hao dared not practice his sword in the palace; if he wasn't careful, his palace would be ruined.
"Alright, this humble Taoist can play the zither for you to help you comprehend it." Fine, let Chang Hao do as he pleases. At worst, it'll be more troublesome for him to go to Xiqi to rescue people. If they're already on the Investiture of the Gods, it'll be difficult to change their fate. Chang Hao will have a headache when he returns.
As for the cultivators that Shen Gongbao brought down the mountain, Chang Hao's executioner's blade should be as sharp as possible, so that as many as possible can be killed. With each one killed, Chang Hao's rule will be more secure.
"Thank you, Daoist Master..." Chang Hao secretly glanced at Yuanshi Tianzun and sighed inwardly. He really couldn't understand what Yuanshi Tianzun was trying to do. He spent all his spare time trying to figure out what Yuanshi Tianzun's intentions were.
A few days later, news of victory arrived from Tongguan: the Ten Heavenly Kings had captured five of his disciples, including Manjushri, Chijingzi, and Taiyi.
Um……
Things turned out differently than Chang Hao had expected...
Wait a minute, if Chang Hao remembers correctly, the Ten Heavenly Kings don't have a high status in the Jie Sect, but the ones mentioned in the victory report are all direct disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun...
"So these are the Twelve Golden Immortals? I am truly amazed." Chang Hao raised an eyebrow. Was the Primordial Heavenly Venerable really not disappointed in his useless disciple, but actually considering taking him as a disciple after the Investiture of the Gods?
"Your Majesty..." Yuanshi Tianzun sighed helplessly, saying that there was no need for that.
"I misspoke... Please forgive me, Daoist Master." Chang Hao momentarily forgot that the person in front of him was Yuanshi Tianzun. One should not speak ill of others behind their backs. No matter how bad someone is, he is still his disciple.
Yuan Shi remained silent for a moment, then his ears suddenly turned red with shame. Only then did he belatedly realize that Chang Hao already knew who he was.
Just quietly and indulgently watch him perform...
"I have been down the mountain for a long time and should return to the mountain gate. My elder brother is still at home, and it would be inappropriate for me to leave and never return." Yuanshi had no choice but to find an excuse to go and rescue his disciple.
In addition, he needs to go back to the mountain to discuss things with his elder brother.
He still had to do what he was supposed to do; the time wasn't right yet, and he couldn't ruin Chang Hao's chance to attain enlightenment.
Chang Hao pretended to be confused, smiling kindly and brightly, "Daoist is a free person, you can come and go as you please. I am already satisfied that you were able to say goodbye to me before leaving."
As Yuanshi turned to leave, Changhao said again, "Daoist, don't forget that someone is waiting for you in Chaoge. Daoist, don't leave and never come back."
Yuanshi looked back every few steps, almost unable to walk any further, and simply stayed behind and refused to move.
How wonderful it would be if Chang Hao could say these words to him personally after he attained enlightenment.
Chang Hao frowned, feeling as if the Primordial Celestial Venerable was looking at others through him.
"Take care, this zither is for you," Yuanshi left his zither behind. "After practicing swordsmanship, you can calm your mind and play the zither for a while. Excessive killing is not a good thing. This zither can help you understand your true nature and help you achieve a state of mental clarity."
Chang Hao embraced the zither that Yuanshi Tianzun handed to him. This zither had such wonderful uses, and it must be a treasure that cultivators could not obtain. So he just gave it to him like that.
After the morning court session, relying on his superior skills and daring, Chang Hao once again went alone to the mountain peak outside Chaoge City to practice the swordsmanship taught to him by Yuanshi Tianzun.
It comes like the Milky Way turning upside down, and goes like ten suns soaring through the sky. When the sword is drawn, it goes forward without hesitation, as swift as a dragon and phoenix riding each other. When it is withdrawn, the sun, moon, stars and planets turn upside down... No, it always feels like something is missing.
Tongtian lay leisurely on the clouds, drifting into Chaoge. Suddenly, the sound of sword energy cutting through the air came, and the sword light cleaved through the auspicious clouds in one fell swoop. Tongtian immediately turned over and dodged this earth-shattering sword.
"Wait a minute..." Tongtian's brow twitched. "Isn't this my 'last chance'?"
Although the artistic conception is somewhat lacking, this is the culmination of his life's learning in swordsmanship, and even Duobao cannot wield this sword.
Tongtian's face was long and drawn. His swordsmanship was good, but he still couldn't go unpunished.
"Let me see which one has disobeyed again. If I break their legs, they won't be able to run away." He had only taught his few direct disciples this glimmer of hope, so it must be that they disobeyed their master's orders and went down the mountain on their own.
Disciples are all a burden. In the past, Tongtian joked that his second brother's disciples were all capable of causing trouble. Now, his disciples are all disobedient.
Hey, Tongtian wiped his face. He'd laughed too soon.
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