Chapter 783: The Way of the Divine King
Immediately a messenger went to the inner city. The ghost reined in his horse in the royal city, and his momentum merged with that of many ghost generals. He looked at the clouds in the sky cautiously.
When he was intercepting the clouds from above, the immortal's Dharma image in the clouds was so vast that it penetrated the heavens and the earth. No matter how his divine appearance changed and how big it was like a mountain, it was nothing but rubble in his eyes.
But when he landed back in the royal city and looked up again, he could only see colorful clouds flowing quietly, embellishing the dim sky of the ghost market, and he could not see the terrifying Dharma image at all.
Despite the magnificent and mysterious appearance of the Dharma, in his eyes, it was only horrifying. Even the most beautiful thing, when it became so powerful and massive, its beauty became the least important aspect.
King Zhongli was wearing a wide robe with big sleeves and his chest was half open. Two beauties were serving him on his left and right. There were traces of wine on his neck and clothes.
The eunuch hurried in, his expression anxious, and bowed to King Zhongli, saying, "Your Majesty, there is a great immortal outside who claims to be a student of the Sky Fox Academy and is here to visit. General Shi said that his skills are so high that the guards cannot stop him."
"The Great Immortal of the Sky Fox Court?" King Zhongli's clothes were disheveled, but his eyes were sharp. "So he's a demon immortal?"
The eunuch said, "General Shi didn't say anything, so I don't dare to speculate."
Prince Zhongli stood up, shook his sleeves, and said, "You came at the wrong time, and it's a bit of a letdown, but since you are an honored guest, please come in."
After receiving the order, the guards of the royal city, who were facing a great enemy, separated and hid in various corners of the royal city.
General Shi rode his Feiyan horse to lead Gong Mengbi into the royal city. Finally, he reined in his horse in front of the palace and accompanied Gong Mengbi into the palace.
Countless eyes, both open and hidden, fell on Gong Mengbi. In fact, countless eyes had been watching them since they entered the royal city. The Five Ghost Gods were already tense, and the will-o'-the-wisp in the Skull God's eyes trembled constantly, as if he wanted to cause some trouble, but he restrained himself.
But when these gazes fell on Gong Mengbi, they were all retracted.
When looking at Gong Mengbi, there is always an illusion that I am looking into the abyss and will be swallowed up.
King Zhongli's attention was naturally drawn to Gong Mengbi, and a look of amazement suddenly appeared in his eyes. A smile also hung on his face as he said, "Great Immortal, you have come from afar. Please take your seat!"
The songs and dances in the palace were not the popular tunes of today, and there were not so many intricate and complicated changes, but they always had a kind of ancient intensity and passion, which was straightforward and moving.
The unrestrained king dismissed the beauties around him, stepped down from the throne, holding a glass of wine, and toasted Gong Mengbi, saying, "My young prince Tong Kang is the former ruler of Zhongli State and the current City God of Haozhou City. I wonder where this great immortal came from?"
Gong Mengbi said, "My name is Gong Mengbi, a student of Tianhu Academy."
"Tianhuyuan?"
"The Heavenly Fox Court is located in the Taiyue Immortal Palace. It was established by the Taishan Goddess and is governed by the Jade Fairy Goddess, who oversees the fox fairies of the world."
King Zhongli was slightly surprised. "So you are a disciple of Mount Tai. I am so sorry for your disrespect."
"I was born in Zhongli and died in Zhongli. I have heard of the reputation of the God of Mount Tai and understood the power and virtue of the Yue Mansion, but my knowledge is limited and I know nothing about the Sky Fox Court."
Gong Mengbi laughed and said, "When King Zhongli was alive, I'm afraid there was no Sky Fox Court."
"I see."
After finishing the wine, King Zhongli returned to the throne and filled his glass again. He said with a smile, "When I was alive, I also heard about the virtues of the Nine-Tailed Fox and its auspiciousness, but I never had the honor of seeing it in person. Now that I have seen the immortal today, I know that the rumors are true."
Gong Mengbi curled his eyes and said, "I dare not compare myself to the Nine-Tailed Fox. I am just a wild fox who has had the honor of seeking the immortal path. King Zhongli is a wonderful man. As the City God of Haozhou, he built such a large ghost market, and under his rule, all gods, ghosts, demons and immortals follow their own ways. Such courage is rare in the world."
King Zhongli laughed heartily and said, "I simply enjoy playing. The City God governs a region. If he governs the people but not the ghosts, how can yin and yang be stable? If he governs the people but not the demons, how can all creatures be united? The divine way governs, the immortal way supports, and all things have their own unique charm. Only then can this ghost market be built, and only then can such a lively scene be created."
"What a master! The divine way governs, the immortal way assists." Gong Mengbi praised: "He truly has the demeanor of a king."
King Zhongli laughed and said, "Don't embarrass me."
Gong Mengbi asked again, "However, under Your Majesty's rule, gods, ghosts, monsters, and demons coexist with humans, and I'm afraid there will be disputes. How should this be handled?"
Zhongli Wangdao: "Of course we must deal with it impartially, otherwise how can we appease the people?"
"I heard that a water monster ate people and was killed by an immortal. Is this fair?"
"Those who harm others will always be harmed. How can this not be fair?"
"Then if a person harms a demonic spirit out of greed, and the demonic spirit avenges him, is that fair?"
"Aren't all sentient beings also citizens under my rule? How can this not be considered fair?"
"With your Highness's words, I feel relieved."
King Zhongli extended his hand and paused, and the singing and dancing in the palace also stopped. He had already tasted the flavor, and looked at Gong Mengbi solemnly, asking, "You ask these questions, but what happened?"
Gong Mengbi lifted the wine glass in front of him and said, "Today, thirty-eight teachers and students from my Fox Academy have been brutally slaughtered due to human greed. Their heads and feet have been cut off, their skins peeled off, and their pearls taken. They have also been divided and suppressed with Taoist magic, causing their souls to be restless and unable to be reborn. Therefore, I have come here to show retribution!"
He looked at King Zhongli with his dark eyes, which were tinged with green, making people feel cold.
King Zhongli was startled, his heart pounding, and he said, "How could this be possible?"
Gong Mengbi stood up and said, "I wanted to report it quickly, but Haozhou is under the king's rule, and I don't want to embarrass him. Fortunately, the king has the aspirations of a divine king and cares for all living things. This is truly a blessing."
Gong Mengbi toasted from afar and drank the wine in the cup.
King Zhongli had no choice but to stand up and conciliate. He sighed and said, "The Immortal practices the Way of Immortality and is a disciple of Mount Tai. He understands the power of the laws of heaven better than I do."
Gong Mengbi laughed and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty."
He placed the wine glass on the table and it turned into smoke, enveloping his entourage and disappearing in the hall.
King Zhongli clearly felt that his divine domain was only slightly shaken, and the fox fairy escaped.
The royal city did not lock him up, nor did the divine realm.
"Such a skill..." King Zhongli drank a glass of wine, but felt that there was no taste in his mouth. He said, "I hope there won't be any trouble."
General Shi's tense nerves relaxed, and he said, "Your Majesty, this immortal comes and goes as he pleases. What if something really happens?"
King Zhongli snorted coldly and said, "If something really goes wrong, I'll send you to arrest him."
"ah?"
"He knows what's going on, otherwise he wouldn't have come to me specially."
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