"What? You're saying you want to recommend Shen Gongbao as the Shang Dynasty's Grand Preceptor? Absolutely not!"
Before Wen Zhong could finish speaking, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun suddenly stood up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, glaring angrily at Wen Zhong as if he had uttered something earth-shattering.
King Zhou frowned slightly. The position of Grand Preceptor was a high-ranking and powerful one, and not just anyone could hold it.
Shen Gongbao's situation was unclear, and he dared not agree to Wen Zhong's request before finding out more about Shen Gongbao's situation.
Whether he agrees or not is his business. If you, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, arbitrarily interfere in the affairs of the Shang Dynasty, then that is your fault.
King Zhou was displeased, but he did not show it on the surface. He simply gave a wink to the side without making a sound.
Seeing this, Prime Minister Shang Rong, who was standing to the side, understood immediately, stepped forward, and bowed to the Pure Void Moral True Lord, saying:
"Immortal, do you think Fellow Daoist Shen Gongbao is unsuitable for the position of Grand Preceptor of our Shang Dynasty? Is there any reason why?"
Upon hearing this, the True Lord of Pure Void Morality raised an eyebrow, a disdainful smile appearing on his lips, and coldly snorted:
"How can Shen Gongbao, a creature with fur and horns, be worthy of the position of national advisor?"
When Qingxu Daode Zhenjun said this, it was like a stone thrown into a still pond, causing a huge uproar at the scene.
Several of them had fierce expressions on their faces, glaring at him menacingly as if they wanted to devour him alive.
The guardian beast of the Shang Dynasty was the Black Bird, so since the founding of the Shang Dynasty, there has been no rejection of demon cultivators.
Therefore, there are quite a few demon cultivators in Chaoge City at this moment.
Faced with the undisguised contempt and disdain of the Pure Void Moral True Lord, the demon cultivators' anger was instantly ignited, and one of them roared furiously:
"Although Fellow Daoist Shen Gongbao was born into the demon race, he is exceptionally talented and is a Golden Immortal. If someone like him cannot serve as the National Preceptor of my Yin Shang Dynasty, then does someone like Jiang Ziya, who is wicked and disrespectful to the ruler, deserve to be one?"
The Pure Void Moral True Lord paid no heed to the speaker's words about "disrespect for one's sovereign and father," and instead wore a smug expression, saying:
"How could a disciple of the Chan Sect not be the national advisor of your human dynasty? It's a pity that destiny does not favor the Shang. As the one destined to be a god, Junior Brother Jiang disdains to be your national advisor."
Upon hearing this, not only the people of the Shang Dynasty present, but even the expression on Wuliang Immortal Elder's face changed.
However, before anyone could speak, Shen Gongbao had already helped Shi Ji out slowly.
Shen Gongbao ignored the three people beside him, including Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, and instead looked directly at King Zhou of Shang in front of Wen Zhong.
Originally, according to Shen Gongbao's plan, any mid-level official capable of activating the Investiture of the Gods would suffice. However, since Wen Zhong proposed the position of Imperial Advisor, Shen Gongbao was too lazy to change it. He bowed respectfully to King Zhou of Shang and then loudly proclaimed:
"I am Shen Gongbao, and I happen to be the one chosen by Heaven to be conferred the title of God, as mentioned by the True Lord of Pure Void Morality. Today, I intend to serve as the National Preceptor of the Shang Dynasty. I wonder if Your Majesty would grant my request!"
"boom"
Shen Gongbao's words caused an instant uproar at the scene.
"Shen Gongbao actually claims to be one of those destined to be deified. Could he be lying?"
"What do you mean by lying? Didn't you see Master Shen Gongbao's cultivation level? This is the true Daoist Master, a Golden Immortal. Doesn't he prove everything better than Jiang Ziya, a mere Celestial Immortal?"
"Furthermore, don't forget, Fellow Daoist Shen Gongbao was personally brought by Grand Tutor Wen Zhong. How could Grand Tutor Wen possibly lie to people?"
King Zhou of Shang was also shocked. The reason why he cared so much about Jiang Ziya's trip to Xiqi before was not only because Jiang Ziya was a disciple of a sage, but also because the Chan Sect had always claimed that Jiang Ziya was the one destined to be deified.
And now, Shen Gongbao, a man claiming to be divinely appointed, has emerged.
Does this mean...?
Subconsciously, King Zhou looked at Grand Tutor Wen Zhong in front of him.
As King Zhou's gaze fell upon Grand Tutor Wen, all the important officials of the Shang Dynasty present also looked at Grand Tutor Wen expectantly.
Seeing this, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun was furious. As one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect, he was always treated with the utmost courtesy wherever he went. Now, everyone was completely ignoring his existence for the sake of a mere Shen Gongbao. This was tantamount to turning the tables on the Heavenly Gang. He immediately mocked:
"Shen Gongbao is a disgraced disciple of my Chan Sect. So what if he is a person destined to be appointed as a god? He was expelled from the Chan Sect by my master, which shows how despicable he is. Does such a person deserve to be the national advisor of a country?"
When Qingxu Daode Zhenjun said this, his purpose was to let everyone know that Shen Gongbao was just an outcast who had been expelled from their sect, but it sounded completely different to the people around him.
"What?"
"Shen Gongbao is actually the one destined to be bestowed with divine titles?"
"Then what's there to hesitate about? It's just the position of Imperial Advisor, give it to me!"
"Moreover, how bad could someone be to be considered a bad person by someone like the Pure Void Moral True Lord?"
At this moment, King Zhou of Shang was also tempted. Although the position of Grand Tutor was high and powerful, it was still insignificant compared to Shen Gongbao's status as the one destined to bestow divine titles. However, he still wanted to hear Grand Tutor Wen's advice.
Meeting King Zhou's gaze, Wen Zhong exuded an imposing aura without anger:
"Your Majesty, it is true that Uncle Shen Gongbao is a person destined to be conferred the title of God, but the claim by True Lord Qingxu that Uncle Shen Gongbao is of low character is pure slander."
“A few days ago, my disciples Qiongxiao and Shiji were attacked by Huang Tianhua and others, disciples of Qingxu Daode Zhenjun. If it weren’t for Uncle Shen Gongbao’s timely rescue, Qiongxiao and Shiji would have already lost their lives.”
"Even so, Uncle Qiongxiao's fate is still unknown. Although Lady Shiji has regained consciousness, her lifespan has ended, and all her cultivation has been wasted, leaving her with no possibility of continuing her cultivation."
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