Chapter 247 Investiture of the Gods
Tongtian got his wish and stood up. "Zhen Yuanzi, you and His Majesty should discuss this carefully. I have other important matters to attend to, so please excuse me."
"I dare not delay the Heavenly Venerable's important business, and respectfully see the Heavenly Venerable off." Zhen Yuanzi lied through his teeth. He hadn't missed seeing Tongtian causing trouble around Chang Hao. This Lingbao Heavenly Venerable was still as willful as ever.
Zhen Yuanzi was dejected. He had seen Tongtian living a very carefree life, so he couldn't bear to discipline Hongyun too much. But he never expected that Tongtian's freedom was due to his own abilities, and his two elder brothers protected him like the apple of their eye. However, he couldn't support Hongyun, and he had to bear most of the responsibility for Hongyun's fate.
Tongtian, holding the Hongmeng Pearl, vanished in the blink of an eye. His goal had been achieved; if he didn't leave now, when would he? By the time Chang Hao realized something was wrong, he was already far away.
Zhen Yuanzi sighed, "The Heavenly Venerable is truly the envy of us cultivators..." Even now, he still maintains the same mindset as before. His envy lasts only a moment, but saving Hongyun takes up all of Zhen Yuanzi's energy.
"I wonder how Your Majesty will be willing to lend a helping hand? I have nothing of value, but even if Your Majesty wanted my ginseng fruit tree, I would offer it to you without hesitation." Zhen Yuanzi's eyes were full of hope; this was his last hope.
Zhen Yuanzi would never forget that when he went to the human tribe to observe carefully, the result made him feel like he had fallen into an abyss. How could Hongyun have the brains to guide the human tribe? Let alone rely on his own brains to make the human tribe worship him as their leader and have everyone sincerely submit to him. Hongyun was deceived and foolishly thought that the swindler was a great person.
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you flatter me. How could I possibly accept your Ginseng Fruit Tree?" Chang Hao tapped the table lightly with his fingertip and pondered for a moment. Zhen Yuanzi was the first ginseng fruit of the Ginseng Fruit Tree to take human form. As long as the Ginseng Fruit Tree existed, Zhen Yuanzi would be immortal. The Ginseng Fruit Tree was truly useless.
"How can we not repay such a life-saving debt?" Zhen Yuanzi insisted, saying that besides the Earth Book, the only other thing he could offer was the Ginseng Fruit Tree.
The more he gives, the more generous Fellow Daoist Chang Hao will be in saving her, and he will also consider things carefully for Hongyun's future.
“Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi is truly a kind person. I cannot presume to bestow favors upon you, lest a great favor turn into enmity. It is up to the two Western Saints. I understand your concerns,” Chang Hao said, 'understanding'.
Zhen Yuanzi looked as if he had met a kindred spirit, and almost shed tears. "That's right, Your Majesty understands my heart."
It's true that kindness can turn into enmity, and Hongyun's current predicament is all due to these four words. Therefore, even if Fellow Daoist Changhao doesn't want it, he will still insist on giving it to him.
"Is this alright?" Chang Hao frowned slightly. "I don't really want Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi's ginseng fruit tree. How about Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi come to the Heavenly Court and serve me? I will certainly not treat you unfairly."
Why would Chang Hao need a ginseng fruit tree? Does he lack those ginseng fruits? Of course he wants Zhen Yuanzi!
Zhen Yuanzi felt a great weight lifted from his heart. To have him? Sure, but there would be some constraints. For the sake of his friend, he would endure it.
He was right about him. Fellow Daoist Chang Hao was virtuous and capable, worthy of being called the ruler of the Three Realms and Ten Directions. "Excellent, excellent. This is Hongyun's Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd. In that case, I entrust it to Your Majesty."
“However, in order to survive, Fellow Daoist Hongyun will inevitably be under my control later.” Chang Hao frowned slightly, as if he was extremely reluctant.
Even the Goddess Nuwa couldn't save Hongyun, and Chang Hao knew he didn't have the ability either. However, he did have a divine list in his possession, and those whose true spirits remained on the list were immortal. He figured that was what the Goddess Nuwa intended.
"Hmph, if Hongyun could be restrained by you, fellow Daoist, it would be his great fortune." Zhen Yuanzi was both angry and regretful when he thought of Hongyun. If he had known this would happen, he would have been better off continuing to test medicines for fellow Daoist Changhao.
“Then I am relieved,” Chang Hao also breathed a sigh of relief. “I have the Heavenly Book of the Investiture of the Gods, which can help Fellow Daoist Hongyun’s true spirit not dissipate. Those who are listed on the list will be immortal. Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, have you thought it through? If you are listed, you must obey my orders and not disobey.”
Chang Hao smiled faintly, after all, he had never used the Investiture of the Gods before, and who knew whether Hong Yun could take it down after writing it down?
He had made it clear beforehand that he hadn't hidden anything. If Hongyun could only ever be on the list, Zhen Yuanzi would have to accept it.
Immortal and indestructible?
Zhen Yuanzi nodded decisively, thinking of Hongyun's ability to cause trouble. Hongyun desperately needed this immortal treasure to survive, and didn't bother to investigate what was wrong with the Investiture of the Gods. The Heavenly Book was probably even more extraordinary than the top-grade Earthly Book in his possession.
"Zhen Yuanzi, return to Wuzhuang Temple and await good news. Once the matter is accomplished, I will summon you to serve in the Heavenly Court." With Zhen Yuanzi's addition, the Heavenly Court's strength will be barely comparable to that of his father at that time.
However, once Zhen Yuanzi enters the Heavenly Court, his status cannot be low; he must hold one of the Four Emperors positions.
Chang Hao did not want to delegate power, so he sent Honglian and Yingzhao to indirectly take over the Netherworld, even the four emperors who were born in accordance with the will of Heaven, including Houtu Huangdi, who were in the central government.
It's easy to delegate power, but difficult to take it back. How can Zhen Yuanzi stand out from the crowd?
Chang Hao had a sudden inspiration and said very kindly, "I see that Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi is carefree by nature and must dislike the constraints of the Heavenly Court. I will allocate the mountains near Wuzhuang Temple to you and appoint you as the Ancestor of Earth Immortals. Fellow Daoist does not need to go to the Lingxiao Palace in normal times. You only need to listen to my orders and provide manpower and effort in a timely manner."
Anyway, Zhen Yuanzi will be revered as the ancestor of earth immortals in the future, and Chang Hao can't expect Zhen Yuanzi to do any administrative work. What he covets is Zhen Yuanzi's combat power.
They borrowed Yang Jian's previous approach, but ignoring orders was not acceptable to Chang Hao. Therefore, they created a censored version: only obey orders and do not need to go to the Lingxiao Palace unless necessary.
Zhen Yuanzi was overjoyed. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chang Hao. I'd like to offer you a toast." He had been worried about being restricted, but now he was relieved. Fellow Daoist Chang Hao was truly the most considerate person in the world.
Chang Hao raised his glass in thanks. Was he the most considerate person? He was indeed quite considerate, taking care of Zhen Yuanzi in every way, but he had no real power.
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After Tongtian left Changhao's side, Yuanshi stopped paying attention to Changhao's banquet for Zhenyuanzi and focused his thoughts on the sudden warning from the Heavenly Dao.
This is a warning from Heaven...
Yuanshi was as cold as ice, and although he was handsome, no one dared to look at him. When he was depressed, a dark cloud shrouded the Jade Void Palace. The dark clouds pressed down on the city, almost crushing people's hearts and making them want to kowtow and beg for forgiveness.
However, from Guang Chengzi to the newly arrived Nanji, no one dared to beg for mercy. The sound of a needle falling could be heard in Yuxu Palace, simply because their master disliked such behavior, and they had to endure it even if they had to.
Donghua secretly lamented his misfortune.
Fortunately, he managed to send several messages quickly while his second uncle was away, and finally managed to persuade his eldest brother to agree to ask their master to come and rescue him. Who knows if his master has found out that he has been detained?
His master is the Moral Celestial Venerable, not the Primordial Celestial Venerable. Why is he kneeling here and receiving the treatment of a disciple of the Primordial Celestial Venerable? It's simply because he's a coward and doesn't dare to speak up.
"Senior brother, his Xuan Du senior brother, junior brother's only hope has been placed on you..." Donghua murmured.
"Disciple Xuandu requests an audience..." Xuandu's voice came from outside Yuxu Palace, and all those kneeling with their heads bowed secretly hoped for an audience.
Donghua's eyes lit up. Finally, the savior of his elder brother had arrived.
Xuandu didn't want to make a loud request for an audience outside the Jade Void Palace, but when he sent the White Crane Boy, who was guarding the gate, into the hall to announce his arrival, the White Crane Boy didn't come out for a long time. His master was urging him on, so Xuandu had no choice but to call out himself.
After a long while, a deep voice finally came from inside the hall, "Come in..."
Xuan Du composed himself before stepping into the Jade Void Palace. Upon entering the first hall, Xuan Du understood why the three groups of White Crane Boys had failed to respond to his urging to enter; they were all trembling outside the hall.
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