Tongtian left. His identity was special, and if he left for too long, others would inevitably find out. Most importantly, he was worried that his two senior brothers would discover Li Daoyi's existence. To avoid trouble, even though he really wanted to stay and discuss some issues with Li Daoyi, the situation did not allow it.
Tongtian also tried to invite Li Daoyi to visit his temple, but Li Daoyi refused, saying that the time was not yet right.
Before leaving, Li Daoyi specifically instructed Tongtian that something would definitely happen in ten years, and no matter what he heard at that time, he must not get angry on the spot, but come to find him immediately.
“Actually, he was a man of strong emotions.” In the courtyard, watching the Tongtian Sect Leader slowly disappear under the moonlight, Li Daoyi sighed.
Some people can become friends quickly even if they meet for the first time. Such people are not very scheming, and you can entrust your juniors to them with peace of mind. Tongtian Jiaozhu is exactly this kind of person. Li Daoyi even thinks he is a bit naive and always imagines things to be very beautiful.
“What you say is absolutely right, senior. Although our grandmaster has always kept a low profile, he has been watching over us every moment. As a disciple of the Jie Sect, I feel very fortunate.” Wen Zhong nodded in agreement.
"Wen Zhong, there's something I want to ask you."
"Please speak, senior." Wen Zhong adopted a very humble posture at this moment. He was joking, how could he dare to be disrespectful to someone he couldn't see through yet who could sit on equal footing with a sage?
"Why did you come down the mountain? With your cultivation level approaching that of a Golden Immortal, you only need to continue your arduous training with your master, and you can expect to reach the Great Luo realm in the future," Li Daoyi asked.
“Senior, to be honest, the reason I returned to the mortal realm was not only my own wish, but also my master’s decision,” Wen Zhong quickly said.
"Oh? Jinling sent you down to the mortal realm?"
"Yes, Master said that I have deep worldly desires, and as a person from the Shang Dynasty, I have wanted to serve the country since I was a child. However, when I was young, Master took a liking to me and brought me back to the mountain."
“Alas, since the time of the late king, I have been assisting the Shang Dynasty. Decades have passed, and although I have not made any great contributions, I have at least lived up to my conscience. But now…” As he spoke, Wen Zhong couldn’t help but turn around and look at Yin Shou behind him.
“Uh…” Yin Shou shrank back in fright.
"This kid isn't putting my mind at ease," Wen Zhong continued.
"Teacher, I have tried my best, but my father doesn't like me," Yin Shou said, feeling a little aggrieved.
"You're truly hopeless," Wen Zhong said, puffing out his beard and glaring at him.
Yin Shou looked puzzled.
“Yin Shou, didn’t you already have the answer to the question I asked you yesterday? Now you can tell me.” Li Dao said at this moment.
Upon hearing this, Yin Shou's expression immediately turned serious, and he respectfully bowed to Li Daoyi and Wen Zhong.
"Yin Shou's greatest wish is for peace and prosperity in the world, for people to live and work in peace and contentment, and for the elimination of barriers between people. I also want to..." Yin Shou seemed to hesitate as he spoke.
“Say it, don’t be afraid, I’ll hold up the sky if it falls,” Wen Zhong said quickly.
“I want to abolish slavery,” Yin Shou said, taking a deep breath.
Li Daoyi smiled with satisfaction and nodded slowly, while Wen Zhong looked shocked, but soon his eyes were filled with emotion.
"Good, good, good boy, I never expected you to have this idea." Wen Zhong stepped forward and patted Yin Shou on the shoulder with a big smile.
Immediately afterwards, Wen Zhong turned around and bowed deeply to Li Daoyi.
"What do you mean by this?" Li Daoyi asked.
“Senior, I know you have a good impression of the Great Shang Dynasty and sympathize with our human race. Therefore, I, Wen Zhong, beg you to stop and become my disciple.” After saying this, Wen Zhong knelt down and pressed his head to the ground, which was the greatest respect he could offer.
"Teacher!" Yin Shou exclaimed, kneeling down as well, his eyes turning red.
The Dongfang girls standing nearby were also very surprised.
Yin Shou pounded his head, not daring to look at Li Daoyi. In fact, ever since they met by the river that day, he had wanted to become Li Daoyi's disciple, but he was unable to cultivate the Dao, so he never had the courage. Now that Wen Zhong had pointed it out, he was filled with anxiety.
Li Daoyi fell into deep thought. He had considered taking Yin Shou as his disciple, but he hadn't thought it through. Taking him in would mean forging a huge karmic bond, and in the future, he might even have to become an enemy of the entire world.
“Actually, I have an apprentice,” Li Daoyi said slowly.
Wen Zhong and Yin Shou looked up in surprise. They knew that Dongfang Bubai was their confidante and that Xiaolongnu and Mengmeng were their sisters, but they were shocked to hear that the other party had a disciple.
"Mengmeng," Li Daoyi called out into the house.
"Hey!" The little guy hopped out, holding a chicken leg.
“Brother has something confidential to say. You know what to do,” Li Daoyi said.
"Okay, I know."
Mengmeng took a bite of chicken leg meat, and with her oil-stained little hand gesturing towards the sky, a light blue energy barrier instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.
"Okay." After finishing everything, the little guy ran back to the living room to continue eating.
"A barrier." Wen Zhong looked at Li Daoyi with some surprise, realizing that what the other party was about to say was probably very important.
“I have two disciples. My eldest disciple is Yang Guo, who is also an emperor. My second disciple is Lin Zhuzhu, a girl from an imperial family. She will surely become an empress in the future,” Li Daoyi said.
"What?" Wen Zhong and Yin Shou exchanged a glance, their eyes full of confusion.
"May I ask, senior, which foreign race do your two disciples belong to?" Wen Zhong asked. In his view, since they dared to call themselves kings and emperors, they must be of a foreign race, after all, none of the eight hundred vassal states of the Shang Dynasty had such audacity.
Li Daoyi shook his head.
"No, they are just like Emperor Yi, they are all genuine humans."
The two were even more confused.
"Alright, don't overthink it. You'll find out in time. What I meant by saying this is that my disciple will inevitably become an emperor revered by all. Yin Shou, do you have that confidence?"
"The emperor revered by all..." Yin Shou murmured upon hearing this.
Wen Zhong smiled slightly, then looked at Yin Shou beside him. He knew that Li Daoyi was testing Yin Shou.
“I… but my father…” Yin Shou said weakly.
"When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test his mind, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body, leave him destitute, and thwart his actions, so as to strengthen his resolve and increase his abilities."
"You, Yin Shou, don't you even have this much courage? Can't you even bear this much grievance?" Li Daoyi's voice was like rolling thunder, thought-provoking.
"No, I want to be the emperor, I want to rule the Shang Dynasty, I want to realize my dream!" Yin Shou shouted excitedly.
"Haha, remember what you said today. Even if you become enemies with all the gods and immortals in the world, don't regret it," Li Daoyi laughed.
"I will never regret it, even if it means being shattered to pieces, I will not hesitate to die ten thousand times." Yin Shou said with a resolute expression. At this moment, he was full of power, as if he had released his emotions that had been suppressed for a long time, and his whole being seemed to have been reborn.
“Alright, from today onwards, you will be my third disciple.” Li Daoyi nodded.
"Silly boy, why aren't you kowtowing and becoming my disciple?" Wen Zhong said hurriedly.
"Knock knock..."
Yin Shou kowtowed nine times in a row, and blood flowed from his forehead.
"Master." Yin Shou was already in tears.
Li Dao waved his hand at Yin Shou, and Yin Shou slowly stood up, the wound on his forehead disappearing instantly.
“Although you are unable to cultivate the Dao, I still have a way to help you attain the Dao,” Li Daoyi said.
"Really?" Yin Shou was overjoyed.
"Entering the Dao through martial arts." Li Daoyi nodded.
"Entering the Dao through martial arts?" Wen Zhong and Yin Shou said in unison.
"That's right. The Great Dao of the Heavens is not limited to the Immortal Path. One can also attain the Dao through the Martial Path, but this path is extremely arduous and requires immense perseverance."
"I can definitely do it, disciple," Yin Shou said quickly.
"Well, next I will teach you martial arts, but what you need to learn most is the way of the emperor."
"The Way of the Emperor..." Yin Shou's expression turned solemn.
"The way of the emperor refers to the comprehensive abilities that a great emperor should possess, including attitude, knowledge, wisdom, management, and forecasting. An emperor is like heaven, holding great power, assessing the situation, making the best use of resources and talents, having a broad mind to embrace the world, and a magnanimous heart to accept all rivers."
Upon hearing this, the two felt as if they had been enlightened. Wen Zhong was even more glad that he had made the choice earlier, as this person was truly a great man who also understood the art of rulership.
“Starting tomorrow, in addition to teaching you martial arts, I will also teach you the way of the emperor.”
“Wen Zhong, this matter should be kept secret for now, and we should try our best not to let Di Yi know about it,” Li Daoyi continued.
"Why?" Wen Zhong asked, somewhat puzzled.
"There's no point in saying some things now. Just know that there are many eyes watching the King of Men, and it's not advisable for Yin Shou to expose too much right now. Hiding is the best option."
"As for the throne, you don't need to worry. That position is destined to be yours, and no one can take it away. What you need to do is calm down and study."
"Yes, Master." Yin Shou nodded.
“I know what to do.” Wen Zhong nodded.
Late at night, Li Daoyi sat alone in the pavilion, looking at the moonlight that shimmered on the lake, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
"In the end, he still accepted Yin Shou as his disciple," Li Daoyi sighed.
"System, open the panel."
"Host: Li Daoyi".
Cultivation level: Mid-stage True Immortal. (Potential for breakthrough)
"Magic treasures: 72 Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Swords, Ghost Seal (max), Black and White Impermanence Summoning Talisman (max), Lü Dongbin Summoning Talisman (max), Advanced Puppet Xuan Tianzong (max), Advanced Puppet Dan Chenzi (max), Advanced Puppet Crimson Butterfly Spirit (Crimson Corpse God) (max), Advanced Summoning Talisman White-Clad Heavenly Illusion (max)."
"Cultivation Techniques: Chaos Profound Art (Nine Heavens), Five Elements Dao Technique (Max), Flying Sword Technique (Late Heaven Rank), Sword Control Technique (Late Heaven Rank), Cloud Riding (Late Heaven Rank), Law of Heaven and Earth (Mid-level Immortal Rank), Power of Time (A divine power of law, capable of stripping or granting one thousand years of lifespan. It automatically advances with the host's cultivation level; the cultivation level of the stripped target cannot exceed that of the host or the target has no grounds for resistance.)"
"Disciple: Yang Guo (Eighth level of Foundation Establishment) (Master-disciple bonus: for every major breakthrough the disciple makes, the master automatically advances by one minor level)."
"Disciple: Lin Zhuzhu (early stage of Martial Venerable), disciple bonus: for every major realm breakthrough of the disciple, the master will automatically advance to a minor realm."
"Disciple: Yin Shou (born with divine strength), (no cultivation level) Disciple bonus: For every major breakthrough made by the disciple, the master will automatically advance to a minor level."
Pet: Green Ox (Mid-stage Tribulation Transcending)
"Mengmeng: A special being, origin and strength unknown. (Evolving)"
"Xiao Hei, a black jade unicorn, belongs to Mengmeng. Its strength is unknown, and the system does not have the authority to query it."
"Points/Amazing Value: 185 million".
"As expected of Tongtian, he directly gave me tens of millions of points." Li Daoyi nodded in satisfaction.
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