Chapter 147 Showdown
Hongjun nudged Chang Hao, "Stop pretending, explain yourself properly."
"This is their private matter, it has nothing to do with me or you," Chang Hao snatched the Eastern Emperor Bell from Hongjun's hand. This belonged to Taiyi, and he didn't want Hongjun to be unable to retrieve it later. "Once the fight is over, Yuanshi's anger will subside." Chang Hao found it difficult to speak.
“I already know about the Great Tribulation, and I won’t be so reckless as to get involved. You…”
"Is there anything you are unable to handle? You can entrust it to me."
"No need. Just pray they don't destroy the East again, and everything will be fine." Hongjun was exhausted. How things would develop was completely beyond his control, but the primordial world left behind by Pangu could not withstand any more manipulation.
"Take good care of yourself, don't be as foolish as last time." Hongjun genuinely thought Chang Hao was a bit silly.
"Why don't you just stay here and go into seclusion in Zixiao Palace? Wait until the Great Tribulation is over before you leave." Hongjun's eyes lit up. This was indeed a good idea. Heaven couldn't interfere with his decision to keep Chang Hao here now.
“I’m afraid that won’t work…” Yuanshi slowly approached, “Greetings, Master.”
“Yuanshi, you just won beautifully,” Hongjun praised. “You should always be this fearless in the face of adversity.”
Chang Hao's eyelids twitched. "Hongjun, do you know what you're saying? You think he's too little trouble?"
"Thank you for your praise, Master. I will remember it." Yuanshi remained calm. It was time for him to change his strategy. Remaining calm would make him seem lukewarm, while showing some sharpness without appearing aggressive would be better.
Yuan Shi believed that Chang Hao's friendship with him was pure and he would never have the heart to hurt him.
"But what did you just say is not allowed?" Hongjun asked, puzzled.
“What I mean is, Chang Hao cannot stay in Zixiao Palace,” Yuanshi said bluntly.
"Oh," Hongjun said, displeased. "Why?" Chang Hao is no longer allowed in Zixiao Palace?
"Chang Hao is currently attempting to achieve physical sainthood, and staying in Zixiao Palace is not conducive to his cultivation as he is missing out on the essence of the sun and moon."
Furthermore, my lineage and Chang Hao's are of the same lineage, making me the most suitable person to guide him. "The Yuanshi School is grand and imposing."
Chang Hao: ...
I don't believe you for a second. He doesn't believe a single word of yours.
“Achieving sainthood through physical means is not a bad idea,” Hongjun pondered slowly. “You can give me the cultivation method, and I will check if there are any omissions.”
Yuanshi directly handed the cultivation method to Hongjun. With a master overseeing it, perhaps he could gain better insights.
Hongjun read it word by word, pondered for a long time, and then nodded and said, "It is perfect and there is nothing that can be changed. It is feasible."
Then, he pulled Chang Hao over for a closer inspection, especially his primordial spirit. "Not bad, his primordial spirit is complete. He will surely achieve something in a few days."
From this perspective, it seems quite possible that Chang Hao could succeed in proving his Dao through force.
Chang Hao broke out in a cold sweat. He was actually grateful that Yuanshi had restored his primordial spirit; otherwise, if Hongjun had examined him and found that his primordial spirit was still incomplete, who knows how he would have interrogated him.
Chang Hao didn't want to experience the near-disaster at Tianhe River again.
Lately, he's really had some bad luck. Could it be because of Di Jun's influence?
Still... a suspicious look fell on Hongjun. The words of a sage become law... truly a powerful weapon.
Chang Hao felt a pang of sympathy and took out the Golden Crow Ascension Method, saying, "Could you take a look at this one for me too?"
When Yuanshi saw the familiar jade slip, his brows furrowed with frost. It was Jinwu again.
Upon taking a look, Hongjun, with his keen eyesight, naturally noticed the strangeness of it. "What a wonderful method for the Golden Crow to become a saint!"
Hongjun smiled enigmatically, "Which Golden Crow have you set your sights on?" The two Western Saints only severed one of their corpses. If this method succeeds, and Chang Hao's physical body also becomes a saint, Hongjun will at least not worry about Chang Hao suffering losses at the hands of the two Western Saints.
Yuanshi was displeased. What kind of golden crow had he taken a fancy to? Could it be that Chang Hao wanted to take the little golden crow as his disciple?
Chang Hao touched his nose. "It's not what you think."
He didn't intend to possess anyone. Xiao Shi is not Chang Hao, Chang Hao is Xiao Shi! He's not that ruthless, shameless, or unscrupulous as to attack a kid.
"Alright, alright, if it's not true, then it's not true. Go ahead and do it, I'm here." Hongjun was extremely pleased. This was more like the way he had dealt with Luo Hou.
He's just a little thin-skinned; he doesn't dare admit to doing bad things. So what if he's a kid? Chang Hao is still young; it's easier to control him while he's still young.
The big golden crow is hard to handle, but the little golden crow is easy to grasp, right? One seems a bit flimsy, how about we squeeze ten together?
Well, let's not talk about that yet. Di Jun is facing a calamity, so why would he be afraid of not having a chance to snatch the little golden crow? Once he seizes the opportunity and gets the golden crow, he'll give Chang Hao a surprise. Chang Hao was still a little hesitant.
Unaware that Hongjun was thinking something extremely dangerous, Chang Hao carefully studied the Golden Crow Ascension Method, which had been improved by Hongjun, and thought, "I can't find this Ancestral Phoenix Blood anywhere."
"I have one." Could Hongjun possibly create an unworkable cultivation technique? Obviously not.
"Go ahead, do whatever you want," Hongjun said, no longer trying to keep Chang Hao. "Yuanshi, keep an eye on Chang Hao. If Chang Hao loses even a single hair, I'll settle the score with you."
If Chang Hao had been this ruthless earlier, he would have obtained the Primordial Purple Qi long ago.
Chang Hao was expelled from Zixiao Palace by Hongjun for taking the three drops of ancestral phoenix essence blood given to him by Hongjun. How impatient Hongjun must be, so eager to see him kill and set fires.
That's not right. Shouldn't Hongjun be sternly criticizing him for having wicked thoughts?
"You've changed your mind and want to take the Little Golden Crow as your disciple? I remember you once said you had no intention of taking any disciples," Yuanshi reminded Chang Hao.
"No, don't make wild guesses," Chang Hao denied outright.
Since Chang Hao said so, Yuan Shi believed him.
Chang Hao then realized that he was alone with Yuan Shi. He wanted to take the opportunity to persuade him, but he was afraid of hurting Yuan Shi's innocent heart. Lovers suffer, only being loved is sweet.
Yuanshi noticed Chang Hao's hesitant and reluctant attitude.
“All the past events are imprinted in my heart, and this feeling is unforgettable. The world is vast and boundless, and Yuanshi has nowhere to escape.” Yuanshi suddenly spoke, “There is no need to persuade me to wake up from my dream, because if I wake up, I cannot pass through the endless lonely years.”
It's a blessing from heaven that Chang Hao has found true love, but unfortunately, he has too many concerns in his heart.
"If it's not meant to be, don't force it; if it is, you need not worry," Chang Hao ultimately didn't accept, but he wasn't completely resolute either. "Our friendship is there, and it's hard for me to be heartless. If it's meant to be..."
"How is it?" Yuanshi's eyes lit up; this attitude was much better than he had expected.
He knew Chang Hao had no such intention, but Chang Hao was clearly soft-hearted towards him, which filled Yuan Shi with confidence that sooner or later he would be able to achieve his wish.
Indeed, winning hearts and minds is the best strategy.
“You are a saint, supreme and unparalleled. Chang Hao has not yet become a saint, but I do not wish to become your vassal. If we are truly destined to be together, let us discuss our affairs after I attain the Great Dao.” Chang Hao did not want to damage his friendship over feelings, so he had no choice but to resort to this tactic.
Based on Chang Hao's experience, very few loving couples in the mortal world stay together until old age; countless couples turn against each other and become enemies. Even if Yuan Shi is sincere at this moment, there is still a possibility of change before the end of time.
Life is unpredictable, and people change. Chang Hao didn't want to end up empty-handed and heartbroken.
"Good, this is what you said." Yuanshi was overjoyed. Chang Hao was really considering the matter between the two of them. With the Primordial Purple Qi, becoming a saint was just around the corner.
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