e-booksonline Chapter 11 Kunpeng's Frustration, Yuanshi's Arrogance
Chapter 11 Kunpeng's Frustration, Yuanshi's Arrogance
Hongyun slowly rose, bowed deeply to Jieyin and Zhunti, a warm smile on his face, and said in a loud voice, "You two fellow Daoists have worked tirelessly for the sake of all living beings in the West, your sincere devotion is truly moving."
"Since it is for the sake of all sentient beings to seek the Way and to approach the Dao Ancestor to hear the true words, it is only right and proper."
"Whether I sit on this futon or not is of no great importance; I will give this seat to you two fellow Daoists."
His words were sincere and without any pretense.
"Fellow Daoist, you are truly the most compassionate and holy being in the primordial world!" Jieyin and Zhunti were overjoyed upon hearing this.
"Fellow Daoist, this kindness is not only deeply appreciated by the two of us, but will also be forever remembered by the countless suffering beings in the Western Paradise!"
The two brothers temporarily suppressed their grief and bowed repeatedly to Hongyun, their foreheads almost touching the ground. Yet, they showed no arrogance befitting innate sainthood, their tone filled with earnest gratitude.
This is extremely rare in ancient times when the dough was highly valued.
—Putting everything else aside, just looking at the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods in later generations, once the battle of the dough came to a head, a fierce battle would be fought!
"You're too kind." Hongyun waved his hand, his smile still open and honest. "We are fellow Daoists from the Primordial World, why be so formal? To benefit all living beings is the right place for this futon."
After the two brothers expressed their gratitude, Jieyin helped Zhunti forward and quickly seated him on the sixth seat of the Blissful Futon.
But as soon as Zhunti sat down, Jieyin's face was once again etched with sorrow.
He bowed deeply to the people in the hall, his voice choked with emotion:
"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Hongyun for your compassion in granting my junior brother a seat to listen to the Dao. However, we both came from the Western Land and made a great vow to save all sentient beings together. We should cultivate and walk together. Now that my junior brother has a seat, I still have no place to stand. I am truly ashamed to face the sentient beings of the West..."
Before she could finish speaking, she covered her face and wept.
After a long while, he stopped crying, his gaze fell on the Kunpeng who was resting with its eyes closed, and he sighed deeply.
"I have long heard that Fellow Daoist Kunpeng travels alone. If you would be so compassionate as to yield your place to me, in the future, the two of us can help the Western Paradise overcome all suffering and save countless lives. Wouldn't that be more meaningful than the benefit of one family? At that time, you would also gain immeasurable merit. I wonder if you would be willing to grant my request?"
Clearly, one futon was not enough to satisfy their appetite.
"This..." Seeing this scene, Hongyun's eyelids twitched wildly, and she felt a strange and inexplicable feeling in her heart.
"Exactly!" Zhunti immediately rose and echoed, his Bodhi Qi resonating with the boundless light of Jieyin. Their energies connected, subtly forming a pincer movement. "Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, please grant my senior brother's request, and grant the wish of all beings in the West!"
Seeing that the two were going too far and even eyeing his seat, Kunpeng immediately glared angrily, slammed his palm on the prayer mat, and was about to get up.
Surrounded by feng shui principles, the Northern Darkness Cold Qi surged forth, ready to fight the two.
"snort!"
A cold snort suddenly rang out, clear and chilling, drowning out all the noise in the hall.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Yuanshi standing proudly, his Jade Purity Qi spreading out, his gaze sweeping over Kunpeng with undisguised rejection:
"How dare those creatures with fur and horns, born from moisture and eggs, stand alongside the true lineage of Pangu at the front?!"
The hall fell silent instantly upon hearing this.
Yuanshi valued orthodox lineage above all else and despised those who transformed from birds and beasts into other forms.
Kunpeng is a divine being born from the very essence of heaven and earth, yet in his words, it has become a wretched creature born from moisture and eggs.
His disdain was palpable.
Moreover, this statement is not only applicable to Kunpeng.
Among the many powerful beings present, although they were all innate deities, a considerable proportion of them were in the form of birds and beasts, or had scales and horns.
Like the Candle Dragon of the East Sea
For example, the Southern Fire Phoenix,
For example, the Moon Jade Rabbit, the Great Sun Golden Crow...
It can be said that with just this one sentence, Yuanshi offended many powerful beings and almost incurred the wrath of the masses!
"Buzz".
Taiqing Laozi, sitting on the Wind and Fire Futon beside him, still kept his eyes slightly closed and remained silent. However, the Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda above his head swayed slightly, and boundless golden light of merit descended, silently demonstrating the united stance of the Three Pure Ones.
"Oh well, never mind."
Although Tongtian felt that his second brother's actions were too aggressive and he despised such biased behavior, he still felt that the brothers were one. In the end, he sighed and his sword intent flowed around him, connecting with the energy of Yuanshi and Laozi. The pressure of the three Great Luo Golden Immortals crashed down and headed straight for Kunpeng.
Among the front-row seats, only Nuwa and Fuxi sat silently, not getting involved in the dispute.
Kunpeng's expression suddenly changed drastically, turning from red to green, and then from green to white.
He was all alone, without relatives, friends, or kin. He was also known among the top powers in the prehistoric world for being extremely poor. Apart from his decent cultivation level, he didn't even have a single decent companion spirit treasure.
His audacity in challenging Jieyin and Zhunti was merely a rash act born of extreme anger.
Now that the Three Pure Ones are openly taking sides, the combined pressure of the three powerful beings has brought him to his senses.
With Jieyin and Zhunti also watching him closely, even if he had extraordinary abilities, he would have absolutely no chance of winning against five opponents!
Now that things have come to this, Kunpeng naturally understands that he will not be able to sit still on this futon today, no matter what.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Kunpeng was so angry that he laughed, gritting his teeth as he said "good" three times. He first glared fiercely at Jieyin and Zhunti.
His gaze swept venomously over the bewildered Hongyun, who was unaware of the immense karma she had incurred, before finally settling on the Three Pure Ones. He said coldly, "What a pair of Western traitors! What a pair of Pangu and the Three Pure Ones!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he abruptly stood up, flicking his sleeves.
His aura surged like a tidal wave as he walked without looking back to the most secluded corner behind the hall and sat down cross-legged.
With his eyes tightly closed and his aura completely concealed, only the almost solidified resentment lingered around him.
He vowed in his heart: I will avenge this humiliation one day!
Thirty thousand years in the Northern Sea, thirty thousand years in the Southern Sea, today we bully him because he is alone and helpless, and humiliate him. This cause and effect will surely be repaid a hundredfold in the future!
However, Kunpeng possessed a magical escape technique called "Free and Easy Wandering," the true meaning of which was as follows:
North of the desolate lands lies the Dark Sea, also known as the Heavenly Pool. There dwells a fish there, its breadth spanning thousands of miles, its length unknown; its name is Kun. There is also a bird there, its name Peng, its back like Mount Tai, its wings like clouds hanging from the sky. It soars upwards on a whirlwind, rising ninety thousand miles, piercing the clouds, carrying the azure sky on its back, before heading south, towards the Southern Ocean…
The Kunpeng is born in the Northern Sea and migrates to the Southern Sea, thus honing its supernatural powers.
"Thank you for your generosity, fellow Daoist!" Seeing Kunpeng yield, Jieyin was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to sit on the fifth seat of the Nirvana Futon.
First, he bowed to the Three Pure Ones from afar to express his gratitude, then he bowed deeply to Hongyun, expressing his deepest thanks once again.
Hongyun remained as gentle and open-minded as ever, waving her hand and saying, "It's alright."
Unaware that his momentary act of kindness had already sown seeds of utter evil in his relationship with Kunpeng, he was even more unaware that this act of yielding today would bring about his own demise in the future.
Zhen Yuanzi, standing to the side, frowned. Ever since Hongyun got up to offer him a seat, he had been tugging at his sleeve, giving him meaningful glances, and opening his mouth to speak several times.
Seeing Hongyun's delighted and happy expression, he swallowed his words and finally let out a heavy sigh before turning his head away.
He and Hongyun were best friends, and he understood his friend's personality best.
Over the years, Hongyun has traveled throughout the prehistoric world, treating people with kindness and generosity, and is known as a good-natured person in the prehistoric world.
Once compassion takes hold, even he is powerless to change the situation.
"Such a steadfast heart toward the Way."
Ling Xiao glanced deeply at Yuanshi, then looked at Jieyin and Zhunti, sighing inwardly.
People generally say that Jieyin and Zhunti are shameless.
In this ancient world where face and dignity are second only to life, and sometimes even more important than life itself, these two were able to set aside their innate sacred dignity for the sake of the West, publicly plead for the throne, and endure the contempt and criticism of others.
Putting everything else aside, this dedication to the Tao is truly rare in this world.
"Da da da..."
Just as everyone in the hall was preoccupied with their own thoughts, and some powerful figures were eager to compete for the front-row opportunities, two figures slowly walked over from the side of the hall.
On the left is a young Taoist boy in a golden robe, with a face like jade, eyes like bright stars, a tall and straight posture, holding a whisk, surrounded by a pure aura, with a calm and dignified temperament.
On the right is a fairy boy in plain clothes, with a beautiful and otherworldly appearance and a gentle and quiet temperament. He holds a white jade vase in his hands, in which a green willow branch is inserted.
Haotian and Yaochi.
These two were attendants of the Hongjun Ancestor, transformed from two innate stubborn stones tainted with chaotic energy, and were in charge of miscellaneous affairs of the Zixiao Palace.
Although their cultivation levels were not obvious, all the Great Luo Golden Immortals and Hunyuan Golden Immortals in the hall restrained their aura upon seeing the two, daring not to make any noise, and even suppressing their restless thoughts.
Haotian and Yaochi walked to the sides of the high lotus platform, bowed in unison, and paid their respects to the empty lotus platform.
"Buzz".
The next moment, an unparalleled divine might of the Heavenly Dao suddenly enveloped the entire Zixiao Palace.
On the lotus platform, light and shadow flowed, and an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in a plain Taoist robe, appeared out of thin air. He sat cross-legged on the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit. He was none other than Hongjun, the ancestor who had just attained sainthood.
As that face slowly overlapped and merged with the white-haired old man he had vaguely seen, Ling Xiao's pupils suddenly contracted, and he thought to himself:
"It really was him!"