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

Chapter 328 Yang Jian Goes to the North Sea, Jiang Ziya Descends the Mountain

Ultimately, Gao Ming and Gao Jue were just two ordinary demons. Although they possessed supernatural abilities like clairvoyance and clairaudience, reaching the Golden Immortal realm was their limit.

If they aim too high, it would be tantamount to wasting a tremendous opportunity. Those two yellow plums would also be a complete waste.

Therefore, Master Yuding was very pleased with Gao Ming and Gao Jue's choice. After giving instructions to Yang Jian, he turned and left.

Huang Zhongli truly lived up to his reputation as a top-grade innate spiritual root. In just a few hours, he raised Gao Ming and Gao Jue's cultivation to the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

This also means that Gao Ming and Gao Jue's cultivation has reached its peak. Further breakthroughs are virtually impossible.

Even so, it was already far beyond their level. Therefore, Gao Ming and Gao Jue were overjoyed and prepared to bow and thank Yang Jian again.

Yang Jian raised his hand to stop them and said, "Our Daoist sect doesn't have those complicated formalities. You only need to remember that you are disciples of the Daoist sect, and it is enough that you do things with integrity."

"One day, when I find out that you have committed an act that will incur the wrath of both heaven and man, I will make sure that your souls are annihilated without anyone else having to lift a finger."

Gao Ming and Gao Jue nodded solemnly and said, "We are just two mountain spirits and wild monsters. It is already a great blessing that we are able to join the Taoist sect."

"How could we dare to tarnish the reputation of the Daoist sect? If we ever do something wrong, my brother and I are willing to end our own lives without our master's intervention."

Yang Jian nodded in satisfaction, then said, "In that case, let's solve the problem of your original bodies first."

After speaking, Yang Jian turned and bowed to Emperor Xin, saying, "Your Majesty, moving mountains is no small matter. After all, there is a temple of the Yellow Emperor on Qipan Mountain."

"We must first inform the Yellow Emperor of Huoyun Cave. Only after the Yellow Emperor gives his approval can we proceed with the mountain-moving operation. Otherwise, we might displease the Yellow Emperor by moving the mountain rashly."

Di Xin nodded in agreement: "Very well. General Huang and I will wait here. Go and return quickly."

Yang Jian nodded, his body transforming into a golden-winged roc, and headed straight for the Fire Cloud Cave. He left Di Xin and the others to wait in front of the Xuanyuan Temple.

About an hour later, Yang Jian returned to Qipan Mountain and said to Emperor Xin, "Your Majesty, Emperor Xuanyuan has agreed to this matter."

"The Yellow Emperor said that Chessboard Mountain was originally where he cultivated, and that his return to Fire Cloud Cave is fate."

Emperor Xin was overjoyed upon hearing this: "Now that the Holy Emperor has granted my request, then Minister Yang, please begin immediately."

Yang Jian nodded, then took out his three-pointed, double-edged sword and began chanting incantations. A dazzling golden light emanated from the blade, and Yang Jian plunged it into the ground, causing the entire Chessboard Mountain to tremble.

Suddenly, the entire Qipan Mountain slowly rose from the ground, without damaging the rocks or trees in the slightest. The roots at the foot of the mountain automatically retracted as if they were alive, without suffering any harm.

Yang Jian carried Chessboard Mountain with one hand, heading directly towards Fire Cloud Cave. He then placed Chessboard Mountain within the secret realm of Fire Cloud Cave before bidding farewell to the Yellow Emperor.

The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan spoke to Yang Jian, saying, "Back then, as the ruler of the human race, I committed countless wrongdoings. Now, as the human race faces a life-or-death crisis, it is time to make amends for what I did back then."

"After you leave Huoyun Cave, go to Beihai. There is a lonely soul in Beihai, who was my former commander-in-chief named Bai Jian."

"Give him my handwritten letter and ask him to secretly assist the current Human Emperor so that my human race can successfully overcome the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods."

As he spoke, the Yellow Emperor waved his hand at Yang Jian, and a piece of animal hide flew into Yang Jian's hand.

Yang Jian put it away and then bid farewell to the Yellow Emperor. Only then did he leave the Fire Cloud Cave and head towards the North Sea. Upon arriving at the North Sea, Yang Jian immediately said, "General Commander under the Yellow Emperor. When the Yellow Emperor fought against Chiyou, he was thrown into the sea by a fire weapon and has been trapped there for a thousand years. Today your tribulation is over, why don't you come out and meet me quickly?"

As soon as Yang Jian finished speaking, a true spirit appeared above the East Sea. The spirit stood on the sea surface, looking directly at Yang Jian and speaking.

"Who are you, and how do you know my affairs? Could it be that you have come to rescue me from my predicament, so that I may be reincarnated and reborn?"

Yang Jian shook his head. "I am not the one who saved you. I came here to see you with an imperial decree from the Yellow Emperor."

After saying that, he threw the piece of animal skin that the Yellow Emperor had given him directly towards Bai Jian on the sea.

Bai Jian respectfully accepted the animal hide, and after reading its contents, he used his soul fire to turn it into ashes.

Then he bowed to Yang Jian again and said, "General, rest assured, Bai Jian already knows what to do."

After saying this, he immediately dived into the sea, preparing to deal with everything that the human race would face, as instructed by the Yellow Emperor.

Seeing this, Yang Jian also left Beihai and headed towards Chaoge City.

Meanwhile, at the Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, an elderly man with white hair and a young Taoist priest were kneeling before Zhen Yuanzi.

Looking at his two disciples, Zhen Yuanzi said, "Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao, you two have been disciples of my Chan Sect for over forty years. I wonder what your current cultivation level is?"

Jiang Ziya spoke first, saying, "Reporting to Master, I am dull-witted and my cultivation is only at the Celestial Immortal level. However, over the years, I have thoroughly studied the military treatises and battle manuals in Wuzhuang Temple."

Zhen Yuanzi nodded after hearing this, and then looked at Shen Gongbao.

Shen Gongbao said with a proud expression, "Reporting to Master, your cultivation has reached the early stage of Golden Immortal."

After Shen Gongbao finished speaking, a smug look appeared on his face. After all, his cultivation was far superior to Jiang Ziya's, who had entered the sect at the same time.

But to Shen Gongbao's surprise, Zhen Yuanzi's expression changed. He spoke sternly, "Shen Gongbao, you have regained your past life's memories. Do you really think your master was unaware?"

"Originally, I wanted to entrust you with the important task of bestowing the title of gods, so that you could go down the mountain and take my place in slaying generals and bestowing the title of gods. I never expected you to be like this, so obsessed with your past life's identity as a demon."

"Since you prefer to be a demon, there is no need for you to stay in my Chan Sect. Considering our past relationship as master and disciple, I will have Patriarch Hongyun accept you into the Jie Sect."

After saying this, he didn't give Shen Gongbao a chance to explain. He directly ordered the White Crane Boy to send Shen Gongbao to Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island.

This inevitably caused a hint of resentment to appear in Shen Gongbao's eyes. However, he dared not hold a grudge against Zhen Yuanzi, and could only direct this hatred towards Jiang Ziya.

After sending Shen Gongbao away, Zhen Yuanzi said to Jiang Ziya, "You were born with a weak fate, and it will be difficult for you to achieve immortality. You can only enjoy the blessings of the mortal world."

"Now that the Shang dynasty's fate is sealed, the Zhou dynasty is about to rise. You and your master will undertake the task of bestowing titles upon the gods and descend the mountain to assist the enlightened ruler. When the time comes, you will become a general or minister, and your forty years of cultivation on the mountain will not have been in vain."

"This is not a place for you to stay for long. You should pack up and go down the mountain as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)