After Shen Gongbao ascended to the Golden Immortal realm, the "Free and Unfettered Cultivator" questline directly entered the next stage, and the optional quest 4: "Free and Unfettered Cultivator" (questline) became:
[Optional Quest 4: A Carefree Rogue Cultivator (Chain Quest)]
[Requirement: Be a carefree, independent cultivator and safely survive the Investiture of the Gods calamity]
[Timeframe: Ten years]
Difficulty: Four stars
[Stage Reward: Advance to Taiyi Golden Immortal and receive one Star-level lottery draw.]
The allure of the Star-level lottery was indeed immense for Shen Gongbao, but advancing to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm was no easy feat. Therefore, for Shen Gongbao, this Star-level lottery was something he could only look on with envy for the foreseeable future.
At this moment, Shen Gongbao was really focused on the third optional task he had just selected: traversing the prehistoric world.
[Optional Mission 3: Exploring the Primordial Wilderness]
[Requirement: Travel through the primordial world, and stay as far away from the battlefield as possible before the Investiture of the Gods begins.]
[Time: Before the final battle of the Investiture of the Gods]
[Difficulty: Two stars]
[Reward: As your travel time in the prehistoric world increases, you will continuously receive bronze-level lottery draws]
Although the level of the Bronze-level lottery is relatively low, based on his previous lottery experience, Shen Gongbao knew that the Bronze-level lottery would yield cultivation rewards.
Other rewards, if of too low a level, would probably only play a negligible supporting role for Shen Gongbao, who has already successfully advanced to the Golden Immortal realm; they would merely be icing on the cake.
However, cultivation level is different. Even if it only increases by one year each time, it is still a step-by-step improvement for Shen Gongbao.
Moreover, this reward is not a one-time event, but will continue to be obtained as Shen Gongbao travels in the prehistoric world.
In Shen Gongbao's eyes, such a bronze-level lottery draw was absolutely no less valuable than a star-level reward.
"Why not choose a perfectly good way to travel through the prehistoric world? Do you expect me to become the national advisor of the Shang Dynasty or go to Xiqi to compete with Jiang Ziya for the position of prime minister?"
With a sneer, Shen Gongbao strode out of Chaoge.
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Three days later, at the Grand Tutor's Mansion
"What? You're saying Shen Gongbao actually left Chaoge?"
Rushing to Chaoge, Jiang Ziya fully expected that after he presented the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, Shen Gongbao would helplessly produce the Investiture of the Gods. However, when he inquired about Shen Gongbao's whereabouts, Wen Zhong informed him that Shen Gongbao had already left Chaoge.
How is that possible?
How could Shen Gongbao possibly leave Chaoge?
Jiang Ziya's face was filled with disbelief.
However, the next moment, the doubt on Jiang Ziya's face vanished, replaced by brimming confidence:
"Wen Zhong, is it because Shen Gongbao is afraid I'll take back the Investiture of the Gods that you made up these lies to deceive me? Let me tell you, these little tricks are useless against me. You'd better tell Shen Gongbao to get out of here quickly, or he'll be the one who loses face!"
Wen Zhong's face instantly darkened, a flash of anger crossing his eyes:
“Jiang Ziya, I respect you as a disciple of a sage, which is why I am speaking to you politely. If you continue to insult Uncle Shen Gongbao, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
"Uncle-Master?"
Jiang Ziya's lips curled slightly, revealing a gentle smile:
“That scoundrel Shen Gongbao was expelled from the sect by my Chan Sect long ago. He has no relation to my Chan Sect anymore. What kind of senior uncle is he to you, Wen Zhong? You haven’t been deceived by Shen Gongbao and mistakenly believe that he is still a disciple of my Yuxu Palace, have you?”
Jiang Ziya paused for a moment, then continued:
"Today I am here on the orders of the Primordial Heavenly Lord to capture this traitor and retrieve the Investiture of the Gods from his possession. For the sake of the friendship between the Chan and Jie sects, you'd better hand over Shen Gongbao's copy to me quickly!"
"A bond between the two sects? In your eyes, is there any bond between the Chan and Jie sects?"
Wen Zhong snorted coldly, his mocking expression growing even more pronounced:
"When your disciples from the Chan Sect attacked Qiongxiao of my Jie Sect, did you ever consider the friendship between our two sects? When you sent my Jie Sect disciple Shiji to the Investiture of the Gods, did you hesitate even for a moment? Now, you still have the nerve to mention the friendship between the Chan and Jie Sects to me?"
Jiang Ziya's smile froze instantly, but after a moment, he said with a serious expression:
“Nephew Wen Zhong, you are wrong to say that. Although I am not clear about the specific situation between my disciples and Qiongxiao and Shiji, I know that the Investiture of the Gods is a common calamity for our entire Eastern Xuanmen. The reason why they attacked Qiongxiao and Shiji is only for one purpose, which is to help all of us get through the Investiture of the Gods as soon as possible. By doing so, they are helping both my Chan Sect and your Jie Sect. How can such a selfless act be described as disregarding the friendship between the two sects in your mouth?”
Wen Zhong sneered:
"As expected of fellow disciples of the Chan Sect, even their shamelessness is so similar."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya couldn't hold back any longer:
"Wen Zhong, I never expected that a third-generation direct descendant of the Jie Sect would be so ill-mannered. Do you think you can mock the disciples of my Chan Sect?"
"Today, let me, on behalf of Senior Sister Huo Ling, teach you what it means to respect your teacher and value education!"
Having said that, Jiang Ziya made a hand seal and unleashed the Jade Purity Divine Thunder.
Feeling the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, Wen Zhong smiled:
"I've long heard that the Chan Sect has a disciple with extremely mediocre talent who has cultivated for decades and used countless rare and precious treasures, yet has only reached the Celestial Immortal realm. Today, let me see if you, Jiang Ziya, are truly as mediocre as the legends say."
Having said that, Wen Zhong grabbed the twin whips in his hands and, without even blinking, lashed them out at the newly formed Jade Purity Divine Thunder in the sky.
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