I am a boss in the world of nine uncles

"Everyone be careful, this treasure is called the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, and it possesses unfathomable divine power," Qin Yao warned suddenly, as he watched from the sidelines with Yang Jiao and the Pipa Spirit.

Upon hearing this, everyone became extremely alert and kept their eyes fixed on the divine pearl.

However, the trajectory of these beads was unpredictable, and the five-colored light made them dizzy. Instead, they were hit in the chest one after another and fell to the ground.

"Come back quickly!" Qin Yao called out softly.

Having witnessed Zhao Gongming's prowess, no one dared to act arrogantly anymore, and they all retreated to Qin Yao's side.

Zhao Gongming sneered and immediately manipulated the twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls to smash them wildly at the crowd.

"Sigh~"

In the void, Shen Gongbao watched this scene with both shock and excitement, and couldn't help but gasp.

As expected of the senior disciple of the outer sect of the Jie Sect, in terms of combat power alone, even the Ten Heavenly Kings tied together probably wouldn't be enough to defeat him. Jiang Ziya is in trouble this time...

Qin Yao stared calmly at the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl. Suddenly, a divine stone appeared above his head, casting a five-colored divine light that enveloped his entire body.

Immediately afterwards, he shook the apricot-yellow flag in his hand, and golden lotuses bloomed around him, enveloping everyone in them.

"Boom, bang, bang..."

The twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls slammed into the golden lotus phantom, creating deafening roars that shook even Shen Gongbao in the void, causing his eardrums to ache.

But despite this fierce attack, the golden lotus remained unchanged, and instead intimidated Zhao and Shen.

"Is this the Jade Void Palace's most treasured Apricot Yellow Banner?"

Zhao Gongming put away the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl with a flick of his sleeve, and asked with wide eyes.

Qin Yao nodded slightly: "Fellow Daoist, dying is tantamount to sending your life to the west. Quickly return to the mountain."

"Bullshit."

Shen Gongbao descended from the clouds and coldly shouted, "Jiang Ziya, Brother Zhao Gongming is your nemesis!"

Qin Yao smiled and said, "A dog relying on its master's power."

Shen Gongbao's forehead veins throbbed: "You're the one who's relying on your master's power. If it weren't for the Nuwa Stone and the Apricot Yellow Banner, I bet you wouldn't last three rounds against Brother Zhao."

"A poor attempt at reverse psychology."

Qin Yao shook his head and said to Zhao Gongming, "I sincerely suggest you go back and talk to the Tongtian Sect Leader. I believe that after the talk, you will be able to dispel the confusion you are currently facing."

“Brother Dao, don’t listen to his instigation. We’ve won a battle, let’s go back and celebrate,” Shen Gongbao said, turning around.

"What did you win? You're just trying to make yourself look good," Nezha mocked.

Shen Gongbao silently clenched his fists, suppressing his anger and pretending not to hear.

Knowing he couldn't defeat Jiang Ziya today, Zhao Gongming said, "Let's go!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two transformed into two divine rainbows and instantly disappeared from the mountaintop.

"Uncle-Master Jiang, what is the origin of that Sea-Stabilizing Pearl? It's incredibly fierce." Just as Qin Yao dispersed the golden lotuses, Tu Xingsun asked impatiently.

Just like when he first took a liking to the Nuwa Stone, at this moment, he felt an intense passion for the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

After all, the Nuwa Stone belonged to his uncle, and he couldn't very well take it for himself.

But the Dinghai Pearl belongs to the enemy; whether it's stolen or robbed, it could end up in our hands.

Qin Yao said gently, "This is a primordial spiritual treasure. It existed at the beginning of the creation of the world, or even before the creation of the world. It first fell into the hands of the Tongtian Sect Master, and then was passed on to Zhao Gongming. Not to mention you, even a saint would not feel good if he were to be hit by it."

He remembered clearly that in the original Investiture of the Gods, Zhao Gongming used the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl to defeat five Golden Immortals in succession: Chi Jingzi, Guang Chengzi, Yu Ding Zhenren, Dao Xing Tianzun, and Lingbao Dafashi. He even made the Chan Sect's Vice Leader, Randeng, flee in a sorry state.

When this treasure fell into the hands of Randeng, he even used it to overthrow Tongtian Jiaozhu and kill Jinling Shengmu, eventually transforming it into the Twenty-Four Heavens to complete his Dao Fruit.

If it weren't for the lack of the conditions for becoming a saint and the Primordial Purple Qi, he could even have used this treasure to sever his three corpses and become a saint...

"Is there anything that can restrain this divine pearl?" Yang Jiao asked.

Qin Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Many years ago, I saw a piece of black iron in the eye of the North Sea, which had a powerful magnetic attraction."

The unpredictable trajectory of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is its greatest weapon; if the Xuan Iron can stabilize the pearl, its divine power can be broken…”

Actually, this is something that makes him rather helpless.

In the novel *Investiture of the Gods*, there is no mention of the "Fallen Treasure Coin" or even the two epic-level side characters, Xiao Sheng and Cao Bao.

The Heavenly Book states that the Mysterious Iron possesses the ability to counter the Sea God Pearl.

The problem is that Jiang Ziya lost the battle for the Xuan Tie, making it impossible to verify this point.

"I'll go to Beihai right now," Yang Jian said in a deep voice.

Qin Yao pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, let's go together..."

Xiqi.

Inside the royal palace.

Before landing, Shen Gongbao had already composed himself and, meeting the gazes that were directed at him, said, "Everyone, great joy, great joy indeed!"

Ji Fa asked in a very cooperative manner, "Grand Preceptor, what brings you this joy?"

Shen Gongbao said, "After Brother Zhao Gongming fell into Qishan, even when that group of people rushed up to him, Brother Zhao was not at a disadvantage at all."

Even after unleashing their magical weapons, they beat Nezha and the others so badly that they vomited blood repeatedly.

"If Jiang Ziya hadn't possessed the Apricot Yellow Banner and the Nuwa Stone, he could have killed them all this time!"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

Having fought to this point, both sides, while not knowing each other inside and out, are certainly aware of each other's strengths.

If Shen Gongbao wasn't exaggerating, then Zhao Gongming's strength was truly awe-inspiring.

“What’s the use of fighting until you vomit blood? You still can’t break through the Apricot Yellow Banner’s defenses.” Zhao Gongming shook his head and said.

Hearing this seemingly definitive answer, the way everyone looked at him instantly changed.

"A resounding victory! This is a victory worth celebrating!"

Ji Fa, looking excited, said, "Quickly, prepare a grand feast! I want to have a good drink with Master Zhao."

"Damn it, someone broke my seal!"

Just as the Heavenly Emperors also showed a rare smile, the Golden Light Holy Mother's expression suddenly changed.

"What's wrong, Xueyan?" Yuan Jiao asked.

The Golden Light Mother said, "Someone has broken my restrictions in the North Sea!"

The other Heavenly Lords all changed color, but Zhao Gongming asked curiously, "What is the North Sea Restriction?"

The Golden Light Mother said, "There's no time to explain. Please, fellow Daoist, quickly lead us to the North Sea Eye!"

Zhao Gongming nodded slightly, and with a wave of his sleeve, he led the immortals away into the sky, leaving Shen Gongbao and Ji Fa behind.

"Wait, there's me too!" Shen Gongbao shouted into the night sky. Ji Fa said, "Master Zhao probably left the Grand Preceptor behind specifically to protect me. Otherwise, if you all left, wouldn't the palace be completely undefended for the Immortal of Chaoge?"

Shen Gongbao: "..."

At that moment, a thought suddenly popped into his mind: If only Ji Fa could have the strength to rival King Zhou!

Because Ji Fa was unable to "take care of himself," he had to be cared for like a child by a personal servant, which caused a lot of trouble...

Eye of the North Sea.

When Zhao Gongming arrived with the immortals, he saw Jiang Ziya holding a rope with the other end deep into the constantly rotating sea eye.

"How did you get here?" the Golden Light Mother questioned.

"That's exactly what I wanted to ask you," Qin Yao said.

The Golden Light Mother's mind went slightly sullen, and she immediately said to Zhao Gongming:
“Brother Dao, there is a piece of black iron in this sea eye, which has the ability to control objects and drop treasures. Originally, I planned to take it and use it as the eye of the Golden Light Array, but I have never been able to get to the black iron. So I can only seal this place and wait for the right opportunity.”

Their sudden appearance here is undoubtedly for the Xuan Iron, and if nothing unexpected happens, it's likely aimed at you. I urge you, fellow Daoist, to hurry to the depths of the sea eye and seize this Xuan Iron.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming understood the cause and effect and the seriousness of the matter, and headed straight towards the sea eye.

"Stay!"

Qin Yao waved the apricot-yellow flag, and golden flowers instantly emerged from the seabed, not only protecting them but also forming a massive golden flower barrier.

Zhao Gongming hurled twenty-four Sea-Stabilizing Pearls, which crashed wildly into the Golden Flower Barrier.

However, just like in Qishan, the Dinghai Pearl, with its terrifying power, could not break through the Xinghuang Banner's defense.

The seven Heavenly Kings took out their respective magical treasures and joined Zhao Gongming in smashing the Golden Flower Barrier.

But the result only made them more desperate, as they could not see any possibility of breaking through the defenses.

At this moment, Yang Jian emerged from the sea eye, pulling himself along the rope. He glanced at the immortals fighting desperately in front of the golden flower, then turned to Qin Yao and said, "Lord Jiang, we've succeeded."

"Let's go!"

Qin Yao nodded, waved the apricot-yellow flag, and the entire golden flower barrier transformed into a golden rainbow, disappearing in front of the sea in an instant.

All the immortals: "..."

"This is troublesome."

In the oppressive silence, the Holy Mother of Golden Light let out a soft sigh.

Yuan Jiao said, "Brother Zhao, you should not go to Qishan alone again. Stay with me in Hanbing Town to fight the enemy and support each other. This may minimize the consequences of failure."

Zhao Gongming said with a wry smile, "Jiang Ziya has the Apricot Yellow Banner protecting him. Even if I were to go again, it would be like a mouse gnawing on a tortoise, with no way to get a bite out of him."

The Golden Light Mother said, "Let's go back, lest the palace be left empty and Ji Fa be captured by Jiang Ziya..."

At the summit of Qishan Mountain.

Qin Yao landed with everyone, put away the apricot-yellow flag, and said, "I will now begin refining the Treasure-Falling Coin. You will all stay in the mountains and protect me."

"Uncle-Master, what is a 'Falling Treasure Coin'?" Tu Xingsun asked curiously.

Qin Yao smiled and said, "Simply put, it's an iron coin that can drop magical treasures, which is perfect for dealing with Zhao Gongming's Sea-Stabilizing Pearl."

Tu Xingsun couldn't help but ask, "Uncle-Master, who did you learn your weapon-refining skills from?"

From the previous Wind and Thunder Cone to the Treasure-Dropping Coin proposed by the other party, although these magical treasures are all based on other magical treasures, the extent to which they have been modified is, in his opinion, already miraculous.

"Part of it was learned at the Jade Void Palace, and part of it was due to my own good fortune and opportunities."

Qin Yao responded with a smile, then sat cross-legged and raised his hand, saying, "Yang Jian, give me that piece of black iron."

Yang Jian silently summoned a piece of golden, gleaming black iron and presented it to Qin Yao's palm with both hands.

At that moment, a sense of relief inexplicably welled up in his heart.

Fortunately, Master Jiang was the backbone of the Yin Shang side; otherwise, they would have been the ones who would have been unable to withstand the attack...

a few days later.

Qin Yao suddenly opened his eyes, raised his hand to summon a round, square-holed, golden iron coin with wings attached to both sides, and said with a smile, "It's done!"

Everyone stared at the coin in his hand. Nezha was the first to ask, "Lord Jiang, can such a small coin really be used against the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl?"

"Brine is used to curdle tofu; one thing subdues another." Qin Yao nodded with a smile.

Seeing that everyone was still somewhat incredulous, he simply held the Treasure-Dropping Coin in his hand and asked, "Who wants to try?"

"I'll give it a try."

Yang Jian silently summoned his golden bow and silver bullets, and said seriously, "I can use the silver bullets to simulate the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl."

Qin Yao nodded and slowly descended from the air: "Come on."

"Lord Jiang, be careful," Yang Jian warned, then swiftly drew his golden bow, firing a series of silver bullets.

Qin Yao flicked the Treasure-Falling Coin with his finger, and the array runes on both sides of the coin kept flashing. Its wings flapped up and down, and it soared into the sky like a bird. Wherever it went, all the silver bullets were attracted to it.

Finally, when Yang Jian ran out of arrows and stopped drawing his bow, the Luobao Golden Coin flapped its wings and flew back to Qin Yao's palm like a spirit bird.

The entire audience was stunned.

Tu Xingsun was extremely envious, but too embarrassed to say he wanted the treasure, so he said:
"Uncle-Master, could you teach me the art of weapon crafting? I also want to have the ability to craft any magical artifact I desire, with any attributes I desire."

He now realizes that for Jiang Ziya, what troubles the other party is not the raw materials, but imagination.

In other words, with enough amazing imagination, the other party can create countless rare treasures!

Qin Yao thought for a moment, then flipped his hand and took out a book on weapon crafting, smiling as he handed it to him:
"Of course, as long as you have the talent, I am willing to teach you everything I know. This is a manual on weapon crafting. Take it and study it carefully. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me anytime."

In fact, Tu Xingsun did not know that Qin Yao's weapon-refining ability was not due to the sophistication of his weapon-refining techniques, but rather because of the key role played by his hidden strength.

Specifically, like this Treasure-Dropping Coin, its formation process involved the Sacred Domain as the furnace, the Twelve-Petaled Karmic Fire Lotus as the fire, the Heavenly Dao Laws within the Jade Disc of Creation as the enhancement, and finally, Qin Yao's Sacred Power to solidify its shape...

It can be said that, looking across the Three Realms and Six Paths, apart from Laozi who can rival him in terms of sheer skill in weapon crafting, even the strongest weapon crafting masters are no match for him.

However, he couldn't tell Tu Xingsun these things; he could only watch as the other pursued a dream that could never be achieved.

A short while later.

As Qin Yao led his team to the front of the Xiqi Royal Palace, a chilling aura immediately swept over them, causing many to feel their hair stand on end and their hearts to tremble.

Looking closely, one could see a layer of cold, white mist enveloping the entire palace, clearly indicating a mysterious formation...

Just as they were all opening their divine eyes to observe, Yuan Jiao appeared from the cold mist and sneered, "You've finally arrived. Who will be the first to rush into the formation and die?"

Qin Yao said, "So many of us are ganging up on you, you don't have a problem with that, do you?"

Yuan Jiao paused for a moment, then turned and walked back into the cold mist: "Since you want to die together, I will grant your wish!"

Qin Yao smiled and led the group straight into the white mist. In a flash, they found themselves in a vast, snow-covered, icy world… (End of Chapter)