Poor Taoist Qiu Chuji

Chapter 355 Three People Form a Team to Run Dungeons

Looking at Yang Jian, who was earnestly instructing his nephew, Qiu Chuji picked up his wine cup and smiled slightly.

Indeed, people are often trapped for life by things they could not obtain in their youth.

When Yang Jian was young, he may have longed for a close elder to stand up for him, take on the pressure, guide him in his cultivation, and care for him.

However, all that awaited them was a harsh beating from the world.

Perhaps Yang Jian was still conflicted and hesitant at this moment, wondering whether or not to lead Chenxiang onto that difficult and painful path.

Hearing Yang Jian's words, Chenxiang felt somewhat depressed. He picked up his wine cup and took small sips. Soon, a drunken look appeared on his face. He sat there with a silly grin, but then suddenly cried out for "Mother" with teary eyes.

Yang Jian's brows relaxed, he sighed, and waved his sleeve to put Chenxiang to sleep.

“He’s still just a child!” Yang Jian said.

"Sixteen years old, not a child anymore! You could go out and be a little punk, ruining other people's cabbages." Qiu Chuji said with a smile, as if making a joke.

Yang Jian's gaze was deep and leisurely: "Since Chenxiang is already asleep, then fellow Daoist might as well be frank. Although you came to find my nephew under the guidance of the Lotus Lantern, you came prepared."

"What exactly is your purpose? Can you state it directly?"

Qiu Chuji said, "I know a little about what the Divine Lord seeks. I have come here to help the Divine Lord, and at the same time, I hope that the Divine Lord will not give up because of a minor setback. Although the Heavenly Laws are strict and inhumane, their constraints may not be without reason."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian tightened his grip on the wine glass slightly.

Did this Taoist priest really know his purpose?

In reality, the Heavenly Laws of Heaven did not truly bind the gods, forcing them to completely sever all emotions and desires; they only imposed limitations.

Didn't Yang Jian also marry Ao Cunxin?

While not many celestial couples exist in the Heavenly Court, they are not uncommon either.

Both husband and wife must have celestial status, meaning they are within the system, and their positions cannot be directly related. Neither the woman nor the man can have a status directly belonging to the Heavenly Palace.

For example, Chang'e's official position is directly under the Heavenly Palace. If a Heavenly official has an affair with her, it would be suspected of spying on the Heavenly Emperor's privacy and would have to be dealt with.

In short, there are many restrictions.

The mortals were mostly familiar faces, and they had to settle their own affairs. Meanwhile, most of the reliable and high-quality male gods in the Heavenly Court were already taken or were straight men. So, the goddesses and immortals who had fallen for mortals naturally flocked to the mortal realm.

"Fellow Daoist, be careful with your words. You should know that the person sitting here today is Erlang from Guanjiangkou. If he were the God of Justice, he would definitely throw you in jail to punish you!" Yang Jian's heart was in turmoil, but he pretended to be impartial and incorruptible on the surface.

Qiu Chuji was not intimidated by him, and simply said, "Once the door is opened for love between immortals and mortals without any scruples, the people of this world will likely suffer."

"If you, my divine lord, do not believe me, why not come with me to see for yourself!"

Qiu Chuji sent out a team invitation.

Yang Jian looked at Qiu Chuji with a deep and distant gaze, as if he were peering into the secrets beyond time.

However, the connection between the upper and lower realms in this world is not as 'obvious' as in the Nezha world. The Heavenly Court is still bound by Heavenly Laws, but the lower realm has already gone wild with all sorts of tricks. Isn't that a contradiction?

Therefore, in this mythical world, although there are worlds connected to worlds and worlds wrapped around worlds, the worlds under their jurisdiction are hidden.

They are not completely unrelated, but there is basically only the exchange of some basic information and the mutual exchange of primordial energy.

"Why not?" Yang Jian didn't see anything amiss; instead, he became even more interested.

"Shall we go then?" Qiu Chuji put down his wine cup and took out the Crown Prince's cell phone he had borrowed from You Suowei.

Pressing the button, a white sphere of light spread out, enveloping the three people drinking in the pavilion on Meishan Mountain.

In the moonlight, the sphere of light carrying the three of them soared into the sky and disappeared into the vast night.

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In the Prayer Pool Realm, the Heavenly Domain, and the Flowing Star Sea, three figures landed accompanied by white light.

Yang Jian watched the white light disappear into the phone in Qiu Chuji's hand, his third eye mark between his brows flashing brightly, lost in thought.

He immediately activated his Heavenly Eye to observe this world and obtain basic information.

After about a breath, Yang Jian stopped observing, his icy face vividly displaying speechlessness.

"Fellow Daoist, how is it?" Qiu Chuji asked Yang Jian.

He didn't get the script beforehand, so he didn't really know what was stuffed into this world of Zhutian Erlang Shenwang. He only knew that everyone was love-struck, those who were focused on their careers were definitely villains, and even the unlucky villains were love-struck, and their corruption was all due to unrequited love.

"Very...strange!" Yang Jian also felt a little confused at this moment.

He then woke up Chenxiang and explained, "This world is mainly divided into three races: the Celestials, the Humans, and the Demons. The Celestials reside in the heavens and control the operation of everything in the world. The Demons live in the depths of the earth and are synonymous with all evil and sin, bringing disaster to this world. The Celestials and the Demons are constantly at war, vying for the right to rule this world."

While Yang Jian explained, Qiu Chuji also briefly recounted the whole story to Chen Xiang.

"What about the human race? What does the human race represent?" Chenxiang found the question very interesting and immediately asked.

He regarded this experience as a wonderful adventure.

Going on an adventure to another world with my uncle and a newly acquainted Taoist brother... This is so much fun!

Yang Jian remained silent for a few breaths before slowly saying, "The human race... means the human race, and the population is probably... quite large!" "Ah, this!" Chen Xiang was speechless.

Humans...are they really that bad?
its not right!
This is wrong!

Although Chenxiang was not well-educated, he knew that many of the great immortals in the Heavenly Court were originally from the human race.

Moreover, in terms of the hierarchy of contempt in the cultivation world, those born into the human race are undoubtedly at the top. If they achieve success in cultivation, they are even more desirable and admirable than those born as saints.

Many born saints will even voluntarily reincarnate as humans to cultivate themselves anew and ascend to the heavens once more.

How come once we get here, people are just people?
Just to make up the numbers?

Qiu Chuji also touched his chin, but unfortunately, without a beard, it wasn't as smooth.

That feeling came over me instantly!

The flavor is just right!

A bloodline theory tinged with a perverse and evil influence.

What is the romance of Chinese civilization?
Princes and generals, I would rather be kind!
This kind of romance is also reflected in the cultivation system. Generally speaking, having a good bloodline does have a certain advantage, but this is not the conclusion, but the process.

Bloodline grants you power, but if you can't hold onto that power, you'll be reduced to a kneeling grovel when you encounter the real 'protagonist'.

Yang Jian was able to become the number one war god in the Three Realms not because of his half-god bloodline, but because he inherently possessed such ability and responsibility.

And agarwood, which shares the same origins and lineage as Yang Jian... those who know, know!

"Is there... absolutely no hope?"

"Can't mortals cultivate to become immortals or gods?" Chenxiang pressed, though he was a demigod, he identified himself as a human.

"No! Cultivation exists in this world, but it is limited to the Celestial Race and the Demon Race."

“Humans lack the foundation for cultivation, and... the strength of the Celestial Race and the Demon Race is also related to their bloodline. The purer and nobler the bloodline, the stronger the cultivation and the higher the upper limit. Conversely, the thinner and more lowly the bloodline, the lower the upper limit,” Yang Jian said with a frown.

He also felt that there was something wrong with how the world operated.

Qiu Chuji thought to himself, "So, the main plot of this world is probably about a domineering Heavenly Emperor (God Emperor) falling in love with an ordinary person like me?"

"It's just so-so! To be honest!"

"Well! There's no need to jump to conclusions so quickly. After all, we've only just arrived. Let's wait and see."

"Let's go! Let's go to the core of the Heavenly Domain first and see what's going on!" Qiu Chuji said, taking the lead.

They came here to witness the calamities that the union of gods and humans would bring to the world. If they were not properly guided, Qiu Chuji worried that the uncle and nephew in front of him would go astray and try to educate the human race, directly rewriting the script as "I became the Dao Ancestor in another world".

"Okay!" Yang Jian nodded in agreement, and Chen Xiang naturally had no objections.

The three of them rose on the clouds and headed straight for the divine palace in the core of the celestial realm.

Upon closer inspection, all the Celestials were dressed in magnificent white robes, and both men and women were enveloped in a filter-like white light that made them appear fair and beautiful.

"Uncle, why do they all look the same?" Chenxiang asked in a low voice.

Yang Jian: "Probably... to maintain the dignity of the Celestial Clan!"

Yang Jian, who usually prefers to wear black when he descends to the mortal realm, also feels that his usual attire is somewhat inconsiderate of his status.

The cloud formation where the three were located was enchanted by Yang Jian, so even though they stood there casually, peering into the heavens, the gods, kings, generals, and marquises walking around the palace were completely unaware of them.

They would gather together and boast, either indulging in lavish banquets or enjoying romantic moments under the moon and flowers.

A pervasive atmosphere of arrogance, extravagance, and debauchery permeated the celestial realm.

In the magnificent and luxurious training ground, where even the ground was polished with various intricate patterns, two powerful members of the Celestial Clan were exchanging blows.

Watching one side with a long wind-up, constantly forming hand seals and casting spells, while the other side honestly swung their sword and slashed, responding calmly, they seemed to be having a great time fighting back and forth.

While Chenxiang didn't seem to mind, Yang Jian's brows furrowed even more.

“This world… has a lot of problems!” Yang Jian said after a moment of silence.

If his court had two such fools under his command, he would surely carry out a massive purge of the entire temple.

A battle of wits is not like embroidery in a boudoir. Once the battle begins, one should try every means to defeat the opponent, using any method at all costs.

Such slow and sluggish actions, waiting for the opponent to be fully prepared before making a move, appear impressive but are in reality just empty shells.

Qiu Chuji was also puzzled; he didn't know what that Erlang Shen from the heavens was up to.

We promised to show Chenxiang the consequences of rampant love between humans and gods, so why are there so many personal agendas in this world?

I have a feeling... like I've been used again!

Yang Jian and Chen Xiang came to this world, probably... maybe... it's not just to see it for themselves!
(End of this chapter)