The remaining nine Heavenly Kings attacked like madmen.
Taixi Zhenren was stabbed by Qin Wan and his sleeve was corrupted clean by Huang Liang's blood-black sand. The arm was full of pits and holes, all in the form of blood.
Feeling that the teacher-student bond between him and Nezha had been severed, he no longer lingered in battle and hurriedly broke through the Five Elements formation, retreating back to Qianyuan Mountain.
The Ten Heavenly Kings had become the Nine Heavenly Kings, and they all cried together in pain. They returned to the Jinyao Island with the charred remains of Zhao Jiang.
Initially, this was not apparent, but after the battle commenced, they recognized the Jade Clear energy force emanating from Taixi Zhenren. This was quite obvious, as it was inconceivable that a disciple of Nuwa would be practicing Jade Clear Taoist methods. Additionally, Taixi Zhenren had often announced his identity by name and surname, further confirming that they had indeed mistaken him for someone else.
Of course, it's not their fault. Blame should be placed on Taixi Zhenren instead. What business do you have coming to Chentang Pass in the first place?
Now, with Zhao Jiang's death, even if there was no grudge before, there is now a justified one.
They plan to return and fully consecrate the Nine Deadly Array, so that when they emerge again from the mountains, they can exact their revenge and wash away their grievances.
Qin Wan looked one last time in the direction of Taixi Zhenren's departure, and said with a fierce look, "Taixi Zhenren, Deng ChanYu, you have dishonored my Jie sect and killed my fellow disciples. This grudge is one that cannot be shared by heaven!"
"Achoo!" Deng ChanYu sneezed and rubbed her nose. She felt that someone was cursing her, but there was no evidence.
"Master, are you alright?"
"No need to worry, no need to worry."
The appearance of Zhaozhā looked like a three-year-old child, with clear teeth and sharp mind. However, at the end of the day, he was still a newly born baby. Even if he was filial to his parents, it would not be appropriate for him to wash his mother's feet at this time.
Patted her mother's arm, asked if she was thirsty, took a towel to wipe the sweat, showed his heart.
The battle near Chentang Pass had ended, and Deng ChanYu was there with her newly trained disciple to give a live demonstration.
Before the Five Elements Array was set up, the sky was filled with dense clouds, and lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Unless one personally entered the array, it could not be seen from outside.
Even someone like Dragon Princess Jili, who often causes trouble, would not say at this time, "Let's go in and take a look," as it is not worth getting involved in this cause. Do you know why they are fighting? What if it is something to do with an old king or something? Correct, just standing at a distance and watching will do.
Now that the fight is over and everyone has gone back to their respective homes, Deng ChanYu has to fill in the blanks about the cause of the battle.
"Look, under such a great calamity, chaos is everywhere. Several passersby, because of a trivial argument, triggered a fierce battle. I ask you to cultivate a benevolent heart, not to suppress your nature, but to let you know that you should be careful with your words and actions. When things happen, think more and consider your parents instead of blindly seeking victory at all costs."
Zhaozhā, with his innocent expression, although he is intelligent, is still a newborn baby. Many things are beyond his understanding. So he can only record them first and think about them carefully later.
"Come, this is the tradition of my master's lineage," Deng ChanYu handed a finger-thick iron rod and a fist-sized stone to Nezha.
"When will this iron rod be ground into a needle-thin thread?"
Nezha was slightly excited: "Will my teacher teach me magic after grinding it into a needle for flower embroidery?"
By then, I'll get you a thicker iron rod!
This cannot be said now, or it will easily discourage the child's enthusiasm.
Deng ChanYu demonstrated twice and then smiled without speaking, everything was implicit.
You can start by grinding, wear away your killing intent, fury, and impulsiveness, and then I will teach you the ways of enlightenment.
Li Jing very much trusted Deng ChanYu, more so than the two teachers of his sons. The two former teachers could not be seen or touched, and people did not look down on Li Jing, who had not yet achieved enlightenment. On the other hand, Deng ChanYu's trustworthiness was much higher.
Li Jing and Yin husband both instructed Nezha to remember the words of his teacher, first and foremost, to thoroughly polish his own temperament.
The natural connection between parents and children through blood cannot be forged. When Nezha was about to kill Li Jing, he was still in the lotus root body; now, he still recognizes his parents.
His parents and teachers both ask him to grind, so he has no choice but to grind.
"Cheng Cheng" grinded two times, picked up the finger-thick iron rod and examined it closely, no change at all! How long does this grinding have to go on?
Deng ChanYu ignored the despairing look on Nezha's face and contacted the side of Nuwa again.
"Master, NaoZhao carries the Heavenly Origin Circle of JingYuan Mountain Gold Light Cave and the Cosmic Cloth. What should we do with these two treasures?"
The Weaving Saint sat up again, assumed the air of a sage, and after another half incense time, she flicked her finger. The Heavenly Origin Circle and the Cosmic Cloth turned into flowing light and flew towards the Qianyuan Mountain direction.
The clear voice of Nuwa appeared beside Deng ChanYu: "You owe Qianyuan Mountain a karmic debt."
"Disciple understands."
In the "Shen Mu" scriptures, a disciple could shield their master from calamities. Nezha and Yang Jie are among the most excellent shields. Now that Nezha has come under Deng ChanYu's tutelage, he can naturally help her shield her karma debt. This involves both Taoist path and life and death, so she owes Taixi Zhenren a considerable karmic debt.
Nezha was still pondering how to grind the iron rod faster when he felt a sudden lightness, and the two treasures he had been carrying since birth suddenly left him. He was immediately bewildered, looking around in confusion, wondering what was going on.
"Continue grinding, don't get distracted."
"Oh oh, yes, master."
After the Heavenly Origin Circle and the Cosmic Cloth left, Deng ChanYu showed no intention of offering any treasures.
As the general of Chentang Pass and a cultivator, how could Li Jing not be able to protect his own son? If his son is in such dire straits, ordinary families' children would die out long ago.
How can you give a newborn baby any treasure? For protection? How dangerous can Chentang Pass be?
Doesn't Taixi Zhenren understand the principle that "having sharp weapons in one's hands kindles the desire to kill"?
If a baby is taught to wield a weapon that can kill with just one blow and is incredibly powerful, treating life as if it's nothing more than grass, can he grow up to be a reasonable and compassionate person?
Nezha has not fallen into the realm of demons, truly possessing profound blessings.
It's not that Taixi Zhenren is evil; it's just that he is without compassion.
Taixi Zhenren isn't teaching disciples; he is cultivating a killing machine. The more people this machine kills during the Great Calamity, the greater the calamity, and as the teacher, he becomes safer.
Deng ChanYu did not give Nezha any treasure, but left Li Jing with a "Splitting Land Pearl".
Wang Mo, Yang Sen, Gao Youqian, and Li Xingbang all died on the Nine Dragon Island. Two "Opening Heaven Pearls," one "Mixed Yuan Pearl," and one "Splitting Land Pearl" all fell into her hands.
One was given to Jiang ZiYao as a "Opening Heaven Pearl," but one was bitten by Zhu ZhenZhen, breaking the "Mixed Yuan Pearl." The name of the "Opening Heaven Pearl" is really exaggerated, so one was left for Li Jing, who will receive it in the future. For now, his father will help keep it safe. When facing strong enemies, you can throw it out and smash them with it. The method of use is simple and straightforward.
Li Jing said, "Since it is for Nezha, then my brother will temporarily keep it for him."
After handling the matter in Chentang Pass, she took her leave from the few people and Deng ChanYu, along with Long Ji, once again took to the clouds and departed for the Dragon Palace in the East Sea.
