It is permissible to assist Tongtian Emperor in the ceremony, but when it comes to taking disciples, even if the chance of bringing a new one into the sect is low to almost imperceptible, Master Duobao cannot make decisions for his teacher. What if Tongtian Emperor takes a liking to Kun Daoist?
He refused there, and Tongtian Emperor said it is okay, but who should be listened to at the time?
In all seriousness, Kun Daoist's origins are quite high. If combined with Kūn Péng, the former status of Zǐ Xiāo Palace would have been second only to the six sages. At that time, Rán Dēng was nothing compared to Kūn Péng.
This is like a school with three thousand senior high school students, where the Kūnpéng is at the level of the top ten in the class, while the Rándēng is at the level of the bottom hundred or two, and the gap is just too great.
Rándēng can be a vice principal in Chánjiāo, and the others like Guǎngchéng Zǐ must call him "teacher". After separating from Kūnpéng, Kun Daoist's origins have declined significantly, but his status is almost on par with that of Rándēng in the past.
The Chánjiāo sect took in Rándēng, although he has passed away, but what if Tongtian Emperor wants to take Kun Daoist into the Jiéjiào sect? Who can understand the thoughts of the sages?
Duobao cannot answer Kun Daoist's question, and this matter must be decided by Tongtian Emperor himself.
Kun Daoist performed a grand salute: "I humbly report to the Sage. The disciple was relentlessly pursued by the scoundrel Kūnpéng, and was truly at a dead end. I deceived the two disciples of Jiéjiào, and my heart yearned for the Way. Please bestow upon me a destined law so that I may enter Jiéjiào and seek life."
He bowed his head heavily.
Before, he bluffed his way through, but fakes will always be fakes. That identity is too ethereal. Now, he prays for Tongtian Emperor to give him the official status of a Jiéjiào disciple.
If he were to meet a shameless sage, Kūnpéng hunting him down? What does that have to do with me? No matter how pitifully you beg, it won't help. Get out!
Just as Tongtian Emperor is a sage who values face and has a bit of chivalrous heart, among the Three Pure Ones, his mindset is the youngest. Many times, he often does things that are considered very childish by Taiyi and Yuanzhang.
Kun Daoist spoke pitifully, and Tongtian was somewhat hesitant.
He weighed the matter in his mind.
Kun Daoist's origins are fine, they are not inferior to the four disciples of the Great Sage. In fact, they are even higher by a little bit. Compared to the lions and elephants among the seven attendants, there is no comparison at all.
To become a disciple of Jiéjiào is not a shame. On the contrary, it can enhance the image of Jiéjiào from the side. Those disciples before were really not up to scratch.
Is there a problem with the cause and effect on Kun Daoist? In the eyes of Tongtian Emperor, Kūnpéng is no different from a grasshopper. If Kūnpéng dares to come to the Bìyóu Palace to attack, he would chop him down with a single sword.
Is there a problem with Kun Daoist's personal image? In Chánjiāo, they want to be ethereal and scholarly, while Nuówa required beautiful female warriors. Jiéjiào has disciples of all shapes and sizes; they don't care about personal image!
All in all, including origins, karma, and image, Tongtian Emperor quickly made up his mind: "Since you yearn for the Way and have arrived at the Bìyóu Palace today, it's clear that you have a fated connection with Jiéjiào. You can enter Jiéjiào."
"Thank you, Sage, for your kindness!"
First, Kun Daoist climbed onto the vehicle, then acted pitifully, and finally paid the fare. In the end, he obtained the status of a Jiéjiào disciple. Regardless of whether this process complies with regulations or not, he now has the qualifications to challenge Zhao Gongming. Tongtian Emperor did not want to accept him as a personal disciple after the fact, but that was Tongtian Emperor's own matter and had nothing to do with the previously established rules.
Kun Daoist bowed to Zhao Gongming: "Senior Brother Zhao, I must seize every opportunity. Today, I am forced to offend you!"
As a divine beast Kūnpéng, he is incredibly powerful, and his magical abilities are vast and profound. Just by thinking about it, the water elemental energy within Bìyóu Palace began to surge.
Zhao Gongming had no reason to avoid battle. He was a supreme immortal at the peak of his powers. He might have lost to Kūnpéng, but against Kun Daoist, who had been separated from him, he felt somewhat confident.
He pointed his finger, and twenty-four pearl beads that could stabilize the sea encircled him. The water elemental energy emanating from Kun Daoist was suppressed by half by the pearl beads.
His magical treasure counteracts the opponent's abilities, giving him a great chance to win this battle.
He said with grace: "Our sect has always advocated 'teaching without discrimination and giving all beings a glimmer of hope', and today's actions of my junior brother are not improper."
Bìxiāo beside him wanted to cheer for his elder brother, but almost shouted out loud, until Yúnxiāo reached out and covered her mouth.
Yúnxiāo was not good at speaking, otherwise, she wouldn't have been so easily cornered by Huánzhīxiān with a few words. She preferred to carefully consider everything and make sure nothing was left out before taking action.
Unfortunately, military force cannot solve all problems.
At this moment, she was secretly worried, but she didn't have a good way to resolve the current situation.
If she could find a quiet room, light some fragrant incense, and take some time to think, she might be able to figure things out. The problem is that there isn't much time now.
Kun Daoist is quite sly, going back and forth, constantly bringing up the doctrines of Jiéjiào. If you curse him, doesn't that imply that there is a problem with the doctrines of Jiéjiào?
In modern society, there is such a thing as the "Huangli" or the "Feng Shui Almanac," which is said to have been invented by Xuanyuan Huangdi. There are taboos for what is considered inauspicious during the morning hours, evening hours, today, and tomorrow, all with explanations. The almanac changes every day. Of course, ordinary people don't pay attention to this kind of thing; if one were to live their life according to the plan in the almanac, there wouldn't be much else to do that day except lie around at home. The capitalists would be crying in their bathrooms.
In the Huanghuang Universe, there is indeed such a concept as "time." What one should do at what time depends on it. For Zhao Gongming's special disciple ceremony, it must be held in a favorable time. If it is delayed by a few hours, it will become unfavorable.
The causalities of inauspiciousness at this time are too heavy and will accompany Zhao Gongming throughout his life.
To postpone the grand ceremony for a few days? Under everyone's eyes, making everyone go back where they came from? Jiéjiào can't afford to lose face like that.
Now it can't delay time and can't avoid the battle. What should we do?
Yúnxiāo's comprehension ability is incredible, her determination to pursue the Dao is exceptionally firm, she has talent, opportunities, and a relatively sufficient amount of fortune, which is also the main reason why she joined later but surpassed Jīnlíng Shàngzhǔ.
She has no thoughts other than pursuing the Dao, and her progress in cultivation is indeed fast. However, she falls short in terms of cultivating in the ways of human relationships and social interactions.
At this difficult situation, she can't help but look at the person who was strategyizing in the background.
In the past, a portion of the quintessence of the Way of Life and Death was contained in that cup of clear water, which was absorbed by both individuals.
The clear water is gone, but the primordial Way of Life and Death remains in the ether. By means of this Way, they can establish a connection beyond the level of their spiritual consciousness. Unless the Way of Life and Death in the Huanghuang World is completely destroyed, this connection cannot be severed.
Sages are at the same level as the Dao. At this moment, by means of this connection, the two are able to "chat privately" across half of the hall.
Yúnxiāo said, "Sister, please think of a way. My elder brother really cannot fight with Kun Daoist."
"I won't help. I'm afraid someone will blame me later." Deng Chanyao looked up at the sky with angry eyes.
