Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 287 Zheng Lun's Confusion and Incomprehension
Finally, Di Xin's gaze fell directly on the Xuanyuan Sword in front of him. After all, the only thing he possessed that could be considered a primordial spiritual treasure was this Xuanyuan Sword.

The original form of the Xuanyuan Sword was the Slaughtering Witch Sword, which was forged by the two emperors of the demon race using countless innate spiritual materials and tempered by the true fire of the sun to break the physical bodies of the witch race.

Later, during the reign of the Yellow Emperor, it was found by Guang Chengzi. Then, Zhen Yuanzi, the leader of the Chan Sect, released the human soul from the Slaughtering Witch Sword, which then became the sword in the hands of the Yellow Emperor.

Later, this sword was passed down from generation to generation. During the time when Yu the Great was controlling the floods, it helped him kill countless demons, so it was also known as the Xuanyuan Xia Yu Sword.

Therefore, the Xuanyuan Sword is not only an innate spiritual treasure, but also a symbol of the supreme ruler of the human race. Thus, it was natural for Emperor Xin to think of the Xuanyuan Sword.

He immediately reached out and picked up the Xuanyuan Sword, then said to Jade Cauldron Immortal, "Is the Xuanyuan Sword you speak of the Immortal Master?

Master Yu Ding nodded, then shook his head. "Although the Xuanyuan Sword is also an innate spiritual treasure, it is not enough to break through the Demon Master's Palace's defenses."

Di Xin was now somewhat puzzled. He immediately asked the appointed Immortal, "Please speak frankly, Immortal Master, what treasures do I possess that could break through the Demon Master's Palace's defenses?"

Master Yu Ding spoke up, "This is also a test for Your Majesty. It is not the same if I tell Your Majesty, or if Your Majesty discovers it on your own."

"It's even possible that because Your Majesty learned of this treasure from me, you lacked the necessary opportunity to break through the Demon Master's Palace's defenses."

Now, Di Xin couldn't ask any more questions, so he could only nod to Jade Cauldron Immortal and then speak.

"I will now order someone to prepare a large tent for you and your disciple. From now on, you and your disciple will reside in this camp."

As he spoke, Di Xin nodded to Shang Qingjun, who was disguised as a man, beside him, signaling her to arrange the matter.

Yu Ding Zhenren did not refuse. He directly followed Emperor Xin's arrangement and settled down in the army camp.

For the next period of time, Lixin did not send anyone to Beihai City to provoke or insult the enemy, nor did he send anyone to launch a direct attack on Beihai City.

With the Demon Master's Palace providing defense, even a direct assault on Beihai City would only increase casualties. It would be better to rest and recuperate in the main camp.

On this day, Li Jing and Yin Shiniang came together to pay their respects to Master Yuding. They asked Master Yuding about the problem that had been troubling them the most.

“Senior Brother Yu Ding, as the saying goes, ten months of pregnancy, one day of childbirth. But now I am more than twenty months pregnant, but I have not yet given birth.”

"Does Senior Brother Yu Ding know what the problem is? Is there any way for me to give birth to the child sooner?"

After hearing this, Master Yu Ding smiled calmly and then said, "When Your Majesty sends troops to quell the rebellion in the future, you will need a vanguard officer and a deputy vanguard officer to clear the way for the army when it encounters mountains and build bridges when it encounters rivers."

"And the vanguard officer is Yang Jian, my senior brother's disciple. And the deputy vanguard officer is the child in my junior sister's belly."

Upon hearing this, Yin Shiniang couldn't help but show a look of joy. After all, how could she, as a mother, not be happy that her child had achieved great things?

But after a moment, Yin Shiniang said with a worried look, "What does that have to do with how long it takes for the child to be born?"

Master Yu Ding did not answer Yin Shiniang directly. Instead, he looked in the direction of Qinglian Island and said, "Now that Beihai City is shrouded by the Zhou Tian Star Array, I wonder if Junior Brother Taiyi can still get in."

After saying this, he stopped mentioning the matter and instead asked Li Jing for his opinion on the capture of Beihai City.

Li Jing, of course, spoke frankly and without reservation. However, what Li Jing was most worried about was the issue of provisions. After all, although he had brought enough provisions for the army to last for half a year from Marquis Chong Houhu of the North, what would happen after that, since the supply lines had now been cut off?

Master Yu Ding naturally understood Li Jing's concerns. After all, the Shang army consisted of ordinary mortal soldiers, and food supplies were crucial for their survival.

Just then, someone outside the tent spoke up: "Senior Yu Ding, are you inside? This junior, Zheng Lun, has something to ask of you."

Upon learning that Zheng Lun had arrived, Master Yu Ding immediately invited him in. Zheng Lun then stepped into the tent and bowed to Master Yu Ding with the respect due to a junior.

Then he spoke, saying, "Senior Yu Ding, there has always been a question in my mind. Today I would like to ask Senior Yu Ding for guidance, and I hope that Senior Yu Ding can enlighten me."

Master Yu Ding smiled and said, "What is it that you don't understand? Tell me. If I can answer it, I will naturally not hide anything from you."

Upon hearing Master Yuding's agreement, Zheng Lun couldn't help but smile. He then asked Master Yuding a question.

"Senior Yu Ding should know that I once studied under the master Du'e Zhenren of Babao Yunguang Cave in Jiuding Tiecha Mountain."

"Not only did I learn the Qi Awakening Divine Power and martial arts skills from my master, but my master also gifted me three thousand crow soldiers."

"Originally, I thought that I would spend my whole life cultivating by my master's side, striving to break through to the Great Luo realm as soon as possible and no longer suffer the pain of reincarnation."

"But unexpectedly, my master suddenly expelled me from the sect. He simply said that I was unlikely to achieve immortality and should instead think of worldly riches and honors."

"Originally, I thought that Master had expelled me from the sect because I was dull-witted."

"But later I learned that General Li was also a disciple of Master Du'e. And he was expelled from the sect for the same reason."

"But later, General Li actually became a disciple of the Sage. Doesn't this mean that what Master said about the difficulty of achieving immortality was just an excuse?"

"So what I want to understand is why Master expelled both me and General Li from the sect. What was his purpose in doing so?"

This matter had troubled Zheng Lun for a long time, and he had even asked Li Jing about it more than once, hoping to learn from Li Jing the real reason they had been expelled from their sect.

Although Li Jing knew that the True Man of Du'e had only taken on a disciple to shield him from calamity, and then, for the sake of his own reputation, had expelled the disciple from the sect.

However, Li Jing did not tell Zheng Lun about this. Even if Li Jing had told him, Zheng Lun might not have believed him.

Du'e Zhenren, who had once taught Li Jing, would not allow Li Jing to speak ill of his former master in this way.

Even if everything Li Jing said was true, this matter could not be revealed by Li Jing. Otherwise, Li Jing would inevitably be accused of blaspheming his original sect.

Having received no answers from Li Jing, Zheng Lun grew even more puzzled. Therefore, after much deliberation, he finally sought out the Jade Cauldron Immortal.

After hearing Zheng Lun's account, Master Yu Ding sighed and said, "General Zheng Lun, how much do you know about the Investiture of the Gods?"

(End of this chapter)