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Chapter 230 Past Karma Repaid Today, A Powerful Fate Through Four Lifetimes and Five Reincarnations! The Celestial Master Saves the Black Emperor.
As dawn breaks, the great tide, bathed in a silvery glow, gradually subsides at this moment of day and night.

At this moment.

Inside the Heavenly Blade Sect.

Zheng Jun, looking rather reserved, gazed at the majestic Zhenzong sect that had stirred up huge waves in and around Jiangyin Prefecture. He was filled with unease and could hardly sit still.

Born in Anning County, he started out as a helper in one of the three major businesses: the kiln and the pharmacy.

Fortunately, he was able to become Huang Yaoshi's apprentice thanks to the support of Ji Xiu, who later took over as the head of the pharmacy.

Later, Huang Yaoshi crossed the sea by boat and arrived at Jiangyin Prefecture first, where he followed him and learned the art of alchemy.

Old Huang has some wealth, but he has been suffering from chronic illnesses for many years and needs the assistance of a cold-natured "earthly treasure" to cure his ailments.

He then offered the 'Jade Marrow Cold Lotus' to the 'Beicang Marquis's Mansion' to secure Ji Xiu's promotion in the city, which is why he has been in poor health for the past six months.

Fortunately, he had a diligent and devoted apprentice named Zheng Jun who served him faithfully.

Although Zheng Jun's aptitude for alchemy was only above average, he possessed a brute force. As long as he didn't die from refining pills, he would refining them relentlessly until he was exhausted.

Therefore, the herbal pills and cold-dispelling pills that he refined day and night could barely supply what Old Man Huang needed.

For the past six months, the two of them have been living in seclusion in the city, making a living by refining and selling pills. They opened a small shop on the medicine street and paid some rent every month, which allowed them to save up some money.

As for the commotion caused by Ji Xiu's arrival in Jiangyin Prefecture, the two of them had naturally heard about it.

But that's just how the world is.

A true dragon raised in shallow waters, once it emerges from its hiding place and soars into the heavens, is also a true dragon.

Initially, because the vortex around Ji Xiu was too large, Huang Yaoshi thought he couldn't help much, and in addition, he was living in poverty, so he didn't want to cause trouble for Ji Xiu.

Later, Ji Xiu rose higher and higher step by step. First, he gained the favor of the Marquis of Beicang's mansion, then he made a great name for himself in the Daoguan Street, and even the appreciation of the Martial Saint made Old Man Huang feel ashamed.

She felt that Ji Xiu was standing too high, and that it was somewhat unfair of her not to align herself with him when he was besieged on all sides, but instead to try to build a relationship with him when he was in the limelight.

So I simply never met him, nor did I ever contact him.

In addition, we can manage to get by.

Even if my health fails, so be it. I can rely on my alchemy skills to work hard, take over the shop in a few years, hand it over to Zheng Jun, and that will be enough for my life. I won't need to climb the social ladder anymore.

Huang Yaoshi, who is over sixty years old, lives a life of profound understanding.

In his early years, he worked in Jiangyin Prefecture and became famous at a young age among the servants of the pharmacy. However, things changed, and he was ousted by his competitors. He also developed a chronic illness due to testing medicines and was forced to wander to Anning County.

Now that I've returned to the prefectural city, I've long since figured things out.

People, some stand high and some stand low, but everyone has their own way of living. If you can't climb up, then how high is considered high?

Having lost his spirit, Huang Yaoshi chose to just go through the motions, but unexpectedly, he was suddenly struck by a mishap.

Having taken over the shop on Yaoxing Street for half a year, he eventually ran into his old rival who had previously ousted him, causing him to lose his chance to become a 'Qi Dao Alchemist'.

Although Old Man Huang was born into a family and developed a chronic illness, he was still theoretically a member of the Huang family of the pharmacy.

The rule of the trade in Jiangyin Prefecture has always been that once you enter the trade and sign a contract, your life or death depends entirely on your master!

In particular, the two of them became Qi Dao alchemists comparable to Qi Refining masters, capable of supplying high-grade spiritual pills. They had turned the tables and become the masters of the medicine shop, transforming from slaves to masters. They were riding high.

Upon seeing Old Man Huang for the first time, they immediately took him away.

In their early years, the two fought tooth and nail to gain the favor of their masters and promotions in the trade. Now, one is riding high while the other is destitute, so it's only natural that they would encounter someone kicking them when they're down.

Just as Old Huang was mentioned as a 'pharmacy', Zheng Jun was extremely anxious and at a loss for what to do.

However, a gold-embossed invitation card bearing the Heavenly Blade logo was found inside Old Huang's house.

The signature on it was none other than Ji Xiu!
Upon seeing the invitation to the Heavenly Blade True Sect Promotion Ceremony, it was as if they had grasped a lifeline.

Zheng Jun mustered all his strength and rented a boat from a fishing company overnight, heading to Jin'ao Island overseas.

But once they arrived under this roof, within the majestic Heavenly Blade Sect's courtyard, and saw those martial artists exuding powerful auras...
Zheng Jun was still unsure whether Ji Xiu would still consider their past relationship and help him out.

After all, he has now made a name for himself and achieved great success.

But that pharmacy was among the top nine businesses, deeply rooted, and had the support of influential people.

Offending a pharmacy for no reason is not something that can be easily resolved.
Just as Zheng Jun was feeling confused and restless.

Ji Xiu pushed open the door and entered.

Hearing the noise, Zheng Jun looked up.

Then they saw the young man before them bathed in moonlight, wearing a long, double-breasted robe with wide sleeves, embroidered with silver patterns of the 'Heavenly Blade', the brocade woven into a dazzling and imposing garment.

Not only that
When Zheng Jun slowly met the gaze of the newcomer, and saw those dark, inky double pupils that seemed to draw one deep into them, he was suddenly stunned and almost lost consciousness.

It was only when a warm, large hand landed on his shoulder that he snapped out of his daze.

Followed by.

Then they heard Ji Xiu's gentle voice speak softly:

"Why is it that only you have come, but there's no sign of Old Huang?"

“I have never met him since I left Anning County, and I have not yet thanked him in person for connecting me with the ‘Beicang Marquis’s Mansion’.”

"How has his health been lately?"

"Originally, I planned to take out a cold-type earth treasure from the Heavenly Blade warehouse to help him get better after that old man came to attend the 'Promotion Ceremony'."

"Once things stabilize in the future, we'll find him a job in the new 'Heavenly Blade Mansion,' which shouldn't be worse than the one in Jiangyin Prefecture."

"But I didn't expect that he wouldn't come yesterday."

"Where is he now? Why did he receive the invitation and send you here, but he himself has not arrived?"

Ji Xiu subtly revealed his regret, but his tone showed that even though he was now wealthy, he had not forgotten his friendship with Old Man Huang.

Zheng Jun was deeply moved. Although still somewhat reserved, he mustered his courage and began to speak haltingly:

"Thank you very much, Hall Master Ji Daozi, for your consideration."

Zheng Jun had originally intended to use the title he had previously used for Ji Xiu, but after seeing the newly accepted disciple of the Heavenly Blade Sect, he retracted it after a brief exchange, only to be stopped by Ji Xiu:
"It's just a form of address. You can call me by my full name, Brother Zheng."

Ji Xiu's nonchalant attitude moved Zheng Jun even more.

Therefore, he explained to Ji Xiu the whole story of how Huang Yaoshi was forced to return because of his background as the son of a medicine merchant.

For a moment, Ji Xiu frowned deeply, and his double pupils, which seemed to contain the sun and moon, appeared as if black and white had been turned upside down!
Things turned out exactly as I had guessed.

A visit so late at night must mean something's up!
Ji Xiu had heard about this old story from Old Huang many times during his leisure time in Anning County, and had quite a few impressions of it.

However, in the past it was because they couldn't control it and their status was too low.

but now.
I am the Heavenly Blade Daoist, the chief of the Dragon Elephant Sect!
Both of the two colossal True Sect forces were his backers.

Aside from the generations of officials and legitimate heirs of Cangdu, the current Jiangyin Prefecture
Even the heads of the thirty-six trades would have to be extremely respectful and bow their heads when they saw him!

The pharmacy dared to mess with Old Man Huang.

It seems they intend to seize their vast empire.
A new 'master' has come to take over. Upon seeing Ji Xiu's undisguised double pupils, Zheng Jun immediately lowered his head, filled with fear but without a trace of doubt.

Even if the boy in front of you doesn't move and just glances at someone, unless that martial artist is extremely skilled, he will definitely kill whoever he glares at!

In just half a year, his realm has reached such a profound level. He is truly a dragon among men. No wonder he knew the ins and outs of a pill formula just by glancing at it at the medicine hut.
Thoughts kept popping into Zheng Jun's mind.

The next moment, Ji Xiu, who had been patting his shoulder, immediately grabbed him!

Immediately following, resounding and forceful words, tinged with a chilling undertone, came from Ji Xiu's mouth.

He looked in the direction of the Jiangyin Prefecture pharmacy, as if he were questioning someone, and spoke each word with an air of accusation:
"A pharmacy? Ha."

"Brother Zheng, let's go on this trip."

"Since he dared to touch your master, I, the Daoist, would like to see what kind of person Huang Ai is, the so-called owner of the medicine shop, one of the Nine Elders of Jiangyin, and one of the heads of the Thirty-Six Trades."

"Do you dare to arm wrestle with me or not?"

The sky gradually turned a pale white.

A ship flying the Heavenly Blade flag sped across the vast waves, heading straight for the Jiangyin ferry!
at the same time.

On Jin'ao Island, within the Heavenly Blade Sect's courtyard, among the group from the 'Flying Immortal Temple' where Ji Xiu had settled, the Crimson View Daoist, who had calculated Ji Xiu's fortune and destiny, was now staring wide-eyed, his eyelids dark and swollen.

At this moment, he felt as if he had been severely burned by something 'unfathomable', and he was injured.

Quite literally.

If it weren't for the fact that Daoist Chijing was a half-step True Person who had successively achieved the perfect mastery of the three realms of Daoist arts—the Purple Mansion, the Out-of-Body, and the Great Elixir of Dharma Power—he wouldn't have been able to achieve this.
I'm afraid those discerning eyes will be burned out!
Before his eyes.

After several deductions using three illusory "six-line copper coins," a scenario was finally created.

Simultaneously
With slightly glowing handwriting, the results of this 'Six Lines Divination' were presented to Daoist Chijing.

Daoist Chijing came from a great sect and had witnessed divination scenes hundreds or even thousands of times in his life.

If we also include the 'fate' and other phenomena recorded in the sect's records, that's a whole list.
There are very few signs of destiny in the world that could exceed his expectations.

Frankly speaking.

If Daoist Chijing were to try to predict Ji Xiu's fate, it would be like trying to see flowers through a fog; nothing would be clear.

At most, he would only feel that he was not skilled enough, or that Ji Xiu's fate was strange and unpredictable, but he would not be as stunned as a statue as he is now.

But...
He figured it out.

However, the calculated result was something that Daoist Chijing had not anticipated, and
Absolutely incredible!

All I saw was ————

【Divine Saint】, 【Human Immortal Embryo】, 【Celestial Master's Salvation】, 【Black Emperor】!
Four completely different "destinies," but the mere mention of their 'titles' was enough to make Daoist Chijing's hands tremble. He was utterly dumbfounded.

The four characters, derived from the "Six Lines Divination" method, are accompanied by a blurred scene.

Daoist Chijing did not master this 'supernatural power'.

Therefore, only a blurry corner can be seen.

Within the destiny of the 'Divine Saint' lies a supreme being with unparalleled supernatural powers, capable of contending with the 'Human Demon' whose aura is overwhelming, just like the 'Impermanent Dao Lord of All Laws' that he previously told Ji Xiu about!
Within the 'Human Immortal Embryo' lies a magnificent longsword, branded with the words 'Royal Power,' a symbol that resonates throughout history.
This was at the cost of almost blinding him, just to barely make out a corner of the mark.

As for the remaining [Celestial Master's Degree] and [Black Emperor]...
The Daoist Chijing was unable to continue his observations.

Moreover, what stirred up his heart even more was that even so, it was not the end!

This is only the limit that 'Six Lines Divination' can calculate, but it may not be the entirety of Ji Xiu's fate!
"Since I embarked on the path of 'Qi cultivator' cultivation, I have experienced ups and downs for nearly a century."

"I have never heard of a being that can possess the extraordinary destiny of 'four lives and five reincarnations'!"

"This is truly unbelievable!"

Seeing that he could not glean even the slightest clue, Daoist Chijing reluctantly closed his eyes, his mind filled with extremely complex thoughts.

Some say that destiny and fate are signs of 'the flourishing of fortune', and that outstanding talents throughout history have always possessed these qualities.

Some protagonists and trendsetters of an era are blessed with two or three different destinies. If they can activate all of them, they can even suppress a period of time and become leaders.
For example, the fallen Daoist lineage of Crimson Heaven, 'Azure Emperor Mountain,' once had a disciple with double pupils who reversed the cultivation of the 'Yin-Yang Destruction Divine Eye,' who was once ranked among the highest. It is said that he had three different destinies, which were activated simultaneously.

He almost achieved the ultimate sublimation and became one of those true "great supernatural beings" who do not manifest in the world and ascend to the "immortal" level!
Daoist Chijing was panting heavily.

Even so, I have only glimpsed a tiny fraction of this extraordinary destiny of 'four lives and five reincarnations'.

"Celestial Master's Ceremony, Black Emperor?"

"And what kind of 'fate' is that?"

This profound Taoist priest murmured to himself.

Double pupils?
From this perspective, this is not the biggest opportunity this kid has ever had!

Although he didn't know what the Celestial Master Du was, he still had no idea.

But the [Celestial Master].
Daoist Chijing, however, was well aware of the situation.

That is one of the three supreme heavens that inherit the immortal system—the [True Law Heaven].

This is an acknowledgment of the orthodox lineage of one of the three Heavenly Venerables who inherited the "white lotus, red flowers, and green lotus leaves, and fully attained the Great Dao Fruit of the Heavenly Venerable"!

He is essentially the nominal 'Lord of the Heavens' of the Righteous Law Heaven, and the successor of the Heavenly Venerable!

My goodness!

Daoist Chijing's hands almost trembled.

This time.

He was deeply grateful for his decisive decision to kill the 'Purple Cloud Sect Leader' out of consideration for Ji Wei.

"The extraordinary destiny of 'four lives and five reincarnations,' and this Black Emperor."

"Why does this sound so familiar?"

Daoist Chijing frowned, realizing how little he knew when he needed it.

"Well, it seems I can only understand it step by step from the sect's records when I return to the 'Dou Shu Zhen Fu' and consult with the sect master, and also when I report Ji Xiu's situation."

"However, today's 'Six Lines Divination' was not entirely fruitless!"

Thinking of this, Daoist Chijing clenched his fists. Although a little blood seeped from the corners of his eyes, his heart was burning with passion.

If Ji Xiu could 'vigorously activate' all of his destinies.
Then,

He witnessed the rise of this powerful destiny through 'four lives and five lifetimes' and attributed the cause and effect to it!
The attainment of the supernatural power and status of a true immortal is truly astonishing!
This time.

I have no choice but to become this kid's 'protector'
Even if the King of Heaven himself came.

I have to stand in front of him too!
This kid.
It is one's own 'way'!

(P.S.: There's a slight lag, but it's okay, I've already mastered it, everyone.)

(End of this chapter)