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Shouyang Mountain, Bajing Palace.

Jieyin and Zhunti proposed replacing Jiang Ziya with Shen Gongbao to preside over the Investiture of the Gods.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was furious. "A creature with fur and armor, born from eggs and moisture, with shallow blessings and ignorant of destiny, is it worthy to preside over the Investiture of the Gods?"

"And you in the West, each one of you has little fortune!"

Jieyin and Zhunti were not in a hurry, and said with a smile, "Jiang Ziya is a useless person, a piece of trash! He's hopeless!"

"So what if the male leopard has fur? His talent surpasses Jiang Ziya's by a hundred or a thousand times!"

When it comes to the interests of those involved in the Investiture of the Gods, Jieyin and Zhunti refuse to back down in the slightest!

We've waited so long! Finally, the West has a chance to make its move!

How can we give up so easily?

What? What benefits would it bring to let Shen Gongbao preside over the Investiture of the Gods?

The benefits are numerous!

If Shen Gongbao were to preside over the investiture of gods after the calamity, wouldn't the Western Sect be able to invest any gods it wanted?

The Heavenly Court of the Three Religions? No, no, no! That's the Western Heavenly Court!

The Western religion will dominate the Heavenly Court and rule over all the myriad realms of the primordial world!

Therefore! Not a single inch can be conceded!

Looking at Laozi again, he sat quietly on a futon, his face serene and silent.

Taiqing Laozi did not care whether the Investiture of the Gods was presided over by the Chan Sect or by the West.

The Renjiao sect had only one direct disciple, Xuandu.

Regardless of which religion presides over the conferment of deities, it does not affect the Human Religion!

As long as it doesn't affect Taiqing Laozi's fundamental goal: to destroy the Jie Sect and regain control of the human race.

Seeing that Laozi of Taiqing remained neutral, Jieyin and Zhunti further stated:

"To be honest, Brother Taiqing, Gongbao has long been a disciple of my Western Sect."

"Moreover, Gongbao had already infiltrated the Shang Dynasty and become an official there."

"Gongbao is familiar with everything about Dashang, including its policies, logistics, and personnel deployment."

There's a saying among humans: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle."

"Jiang Ziya is truly incapable of shouldering such a great responsibility; why not let Shen Gongbao give him a try?"

Taiqing Laozi slowly opened his eyes.

Did the West plan ahead of time?

If what the West says is true, Shen Gongbao is indeed suitable to replace Jiang Ziya!

The saying "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle" is absolutely true.

Before Yuanshi Tianzun could speak.

Taiqing Laozi said slowly, "Second brother, let Shen Gongbao give it a try."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was furious. "Elder Brother!"

"Second brother! The bigger picture is what matters!"

"The battle for the Investiture of the Gods has made no progress to date, and delays could lead to unforeseen changes."

"Once the deification is completed, one can receive countless blessings. As for the divine position? It's nothing special."

Yuanshi Tianzun snorted coldly in anger.

That being said.

What Yuanshi Tianzun could not accept was Shen Gongbao!

Shen Gongbao, whom Yuanshi Tianzun disliked, was appointed to preside over the Investiture of the Gods through another means. Doesn't this prove that Yuanshi Tianzun was bad at judging people?

How embarrassing is that?

But then again, the most important thing is to establish the gods!

Seeing that Yuanshi Tianzun was somewhat relenting, Jieyin and Zhunti laughed and said, "We, the Western Lords who presided over the Investiture of the Gods, will certainly not mistreat our fellow Daoists."

"After the calamity, the disciples of the Chan Sect who perished were destined to become emperors."

The West first made a grand promise, promising to secure the qualifications to preside over the deification process before anything else.

The expression on Yuanshi Tianzun's face softened slightly.

The stalemate lasted for a moment.

Yuanshi Tianzun conceded and allowed Shen Gongbao to give it a try.

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, rubbed their hands together, and grinned, "The great task of bestowing titles upon the gods has fallen to the West, so what about the God-Slaying Whip?"

Yuanshi Tianzun said coldly, "I have already handed over the God-Slaying Whip to Jiang Ziya."

"Alright! Thank you both, fellow Daoists! It's a win-win situation through cooperation."

……

After Jieyin and Zhunti left Shouyang Mountain, they concealed their forms and used a secret method to transmit their voices to Shen Gongbao.

Song.

Shen Gongbao was handling state affairs when he received a telepathic message from the two Western Saints. A mysterious smile played on his lips as he said, "Jiang Ziya has finished his song; now it's my turn!"

"It's my turn, Shen Gongbao, to step out of seclusion!"

then!

Shen Gongbao resigned from his official post and left, transforming into a streak of light, and traveled to a mountain hollow.

"The leopard paid homage to his sage teacher."

"The leopard has arrived; no need for formalities."

"Gongbao, you should understand that you share the same fate as Jiang Ziya. Jiang Ziya is not up to the task, and I wish for you to succeed him and take over Xiqi. What do you think?"

Shen Gongbao had not yet spoken.

The first secret pouch within the sea of ​​consciousness quietly opened.

The Heavenly Secrets Pouch, a system product: It can block all heavenly secrets and all calculations!

After sensing the plan in the secret bag, Shen Gongbao's expression turned solemn. "This disciple will obey Master's orders!"

"Wherever the teacher instructs the disciple to strike, the disciple will strike!"

"To be honest, teacher, I've long wanted to accomplish something great. Thank you for giving me this opportunity!"

Then Shen Gongbao stretched out his hands, raising two sticks, and shouted, "Two and a half months! Two and a half months to pacify Sishui Pass!"

Let me start by blowing it!

Jieyin and Zhunti chuckled, "With Gongbao's enthusiasm, we are relieved!"

"When you encounter difficulties, remember not to be stubborn. You can go back to the mountain gate to ask your fellow disciples for help. You must not be as useless as Jiang Ziya, who achieved nothing."

"Yes! Your disciple will obey your instructions."

Amidst the radiant light, Jieyin and Zhunti departed.

Shen Gongbao bowed deeply, saying, "Respectfully seeing off my teacher!"

They awaited the guidance and departure of Zhunti.

Shen Gongbao slowly raised his eyes, a ferocious glint in them. "Hehehe! My chance has come!"

"Immortal of the Chan Sect! Do you still remember how you tortured this humble Taoist?"

"Jiang Ziya!"

Shen Gongbao leaped into the air, transforming into a streak of light as he rushed towards Xiqi!

Xiqi, the residence of the Marquis of Xibo.

Ji Chang is seriously ill.

Ji Fa presided over government affairs.

Jiang Ziya sat high on the prime minister's throne.

Civil and military officials were displayed on both sides of the main hall.

Ji Fa, dressed in magnificent robes, adopted the demeanor of the emperor, saying, "If there is something to report, then report it; if not, then the court is adjourned."

A civil official stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty! The defeat at Sishui Pass was a complete disaster, and someone must be held responsible."

They've started firing at Jiang Ziya!

A military officer stepped forward and said, "I second that suggestion!"

"Two crushing defeats have severely weakened Xiqi; we can't just let it all pass by so easily, can we?"

"Someone needs to be held accountable for this!"

The spearhead is aimed directly at Jiang Ziya!

Ji Fa sat high up, silent.

Looking at Jiang Ziya again, he was already drenched in sweat.

After all the civil and military officials had finished criticizing Jiang Ziya...

Ji Fa spoke up, "I will bear the responsibility for the defeat alone!"

First, make Jiang Ziya the target of public criticism, then help him out of the predicament.

This is called: Imperial Power Tactics!

Ji Fa clearly understood that Jiang Ziya represented the immortal saints of the Chan Sect!

To become the Human Emperor, one must obtain the support of the immortal saints of the Chan Sect!

Jiang Ziya breathed a sigh of relief and suggested, "I have a plan called 'Reorganizing the military'!"

"Within one year, train five million elite soldiers and tens of thousands of military officers..."

"At the same time, appease the people's livelihood..."

Jiang Ziya proceeded to explain his plan in a long and detailed manner!

The civil and military officials listened, thinking, "This time it finally looks decent..."

After Jiang Ziya finished explaining his plan, he was about to speak again.

A voice suddenly rang out in the hall.

"Then there's no need for Jiang Ziya to trouble himself."

"Xiqi has capable individuals to oversee its military reorganization!"

Jiang Ziya was taken aback, and subconsciously asked, "Then what should I do?"

"Shine my shoes!"

hum!

The sound faded!

Then Shen Gongbao walked out dressed in a black Taoist robe and wearing genuine leather shoes.