bookcurios Chapter 200 "Awakening in the World" - Master Tongtian
Chapter 200 "Awakening in the World" - Master Tongtian
After a while, a figure flew out from a mountain on the island. It was the Shangqing Saint - Tongtian Sect Master.
He was dressed in a Taoist robe, looking like a fairy, giving people a feeling of transcendence.
However, his brows were furrowed, and he was obviously unhappy.
Tongtian Sect Master's sharp eyes swept in the direction where the voice came from, with a bit of anger on his face.
His voice was cold and majestic, as if it could penetrate the sky:
"Who is making noise here and disturbing my meditation?"
At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun was standing steadily on the clouds, his eyes were as deep as the sea, fixed tightly on Tongtian Jiaozhu.
Although his voice was calm, it concealed a strong anger:
"Tongtian, where is your disciple Luoshu? Where is he? Hand him over!"
Upon hearing this, Master Tongtian narrowed his eyes slightly, and a fierce aura emanated from him, like an awakened beast, exuding a dangerous breath.
The corner of his mouth curled up into a disdainful sneer, revealing his dissatisfaction and contempt for Yuanshi Tianzun.
"Yuanshi,"
Tong Tian finally spoke, his voice carrying a distinct chill, "What do you mean by that? My Jiejiao has tens of thousands of disciples. Can I still keep track of every disciple's whereabouts at all times?"
He paused, then spoke slowly, his tone adding a hint of sarcasm:
"Instead of teaching your arrogant disciples in Kunlun Mountain, you came to my Jin'ao Island to raise an army and question me for no apparent reason. What kind of madness is this?"
His words were full of provocation and disdain. It was obvious that he did not welcome Yuanshi Tianzun's arrival and was even a bit hostile.
However, although Tongtian Jiaozhu appeared to be sarcastic towards Yuanshi Tianzun, he couldn't help but start to ponder in his heart.
What did his disciple Luoshu do this time?
This actually made Yuanshi Tianzun so furious that he traveled thousands of miles from Kunlun Mountain to Jin'ao Island to provoke trouble.
Yuanshi Tianzun frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Tongtian Jiaozhu's answer.
He took a step forward, and the aura around him suddenly increased, like an insurmountable mountain, giving people an invisible sense of oppression.
"Tongtian,"
Yuanshi Tianzun said word by word, "Your disciple Luoshu killed my disciple Huanglong Zhenren. This is an unforgivable crime and he must be punished accordingly."
He took a deep breath and continued:
"I advise you to hand over the Luoshu as soon as possible and let him bear the responsibility for his crime. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"
As Yuanshi Tianzun's words fell, the air around him seemed to freeze.
After hearing what Yuanshi Tianzun said, Tongtian Jiaozhu's deep eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
He secretly shook his head in his heart. He has always admired but felt helpless towards his disciple Luo Shu.
Luoshu is a man of extraordinary talent and outstanding background, and is a leading figure among the three generations of disciples of Jiejiao.
However, he is also a man of temperament and is fearless.
This time, he actually killed Huanglong Zhenren, a direct disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his heart.
Master Tongtian knew that this matter was different from the one that happened with Taiyi Zhenren.
Although Taiyi Zhenren had suffered misfortune, he was eventually resurrected by Yuanshi Tianzun.
However, if Master Huanglong died this time, his soul would really go to the List of Gods and there would be no possibility of resurrection.
Yuanshi Tianzun saw that Tongtian Jiaozhu remained silent, and spoke again, his voice cold and firm:
"Tongtian, what do you think? Luoshu has committed such a serious crime, you must give me an explanation. Do you want to hand him over?"
Tongtian Jiaozhu slowly raised his head and met Yuanshi Tianzun's cold gaze with firm eyes.
He raised a faint smile and said slowly:
"An explanation? What explanation do you want me to give you? Huang Long died at the hands of Luo Shu, which only means that he was inferior to others in skills and deserved to die like this."
"During the kalpa, life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by heaven."
He paused and continued, "Besides, isn't Huang Long already on the Conferred God List?"
"When he is deified, he will be able to obtain a divine position and enjoy the incense and offerings from the world. This may not be a better way out for him."
After hearing what Tongtian Jiaozhu said, Yuanshi Tianzun's face became even gloomier, as if dark clouds were pressing down on him, and an invisible sense of oppression filled the air.
He snorted coldly, with obvious dissatisfaction in his tone: "Tongtian, you really know how to defend your disciple."
Tongtian Sect Master's expression remained unchanged, and he responded calmly:
"Yuanshi, I am not trying to excuse my disciple. I am just stating the facts."
"On the path of cultivation, life and death are unpredictable. Since Huang Long has chosen this path, he should be prepared to face all consequences."
"Humph, that's easy for you to say." Yuanshi Tianzun sneered and continued:
"Once he is listed on the Conferred God List, there is no possibility for him to improve his cultivation level. This is equivalent to ruining his path to cultivation. How can you take it lightly?"
Master Tongtian took a deep breath and said slowly:
"Yuanshi, although the Conferred God List restricts the improvement of their cultivation, it also grants them eternal godhood."
He paused and continued:
"This is another form of immortality, isn't it? Although Huang Long's cultivation cannot be improved any further, he will be respected and worshipped by countless people."
"eternal life?"
Yuanshi Tianzun smiled disdainfully, "That is just another form of imprisonment. For a true cultivator, the ultimate pursuit is to improve their cultivation."
After Tongtian Jiaozhu heard what Yuanshi Tianzun said, a barely perceptible strange emotion flashed across his brows.
He didn't want to continue to dwell on this sensitive topic, but cleverly shifted the focus of the topic.
Tongtian Sect Leader took a deep breath and said slowly in a steady and powerful voice:
“Yuanshi, I don’t know Luo Shu’s whereabouts. Even if I knew, you can’t take him away under my nose.”
His voice was calm but firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
After hearing what Tongtian Jiaozhu said, Yuanshi Tianzun couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light like an eagle.
His mind was as clear as a mirror, and he clearly captured the deeper meaning behind Master Tongtian's words - this was not only a tactful rejection, but also an implicit warning.
This attitude is undoubtedly challenging his bottom line.
Yuanshi Tianzun took a deep breath, with a barely perceptible chill in his voice:
"Tongtian, have you really decided to become my enemy? For the sake of a third-generation disciple, you are willing to go against me, your second brother?"
Although his tone was calm, every word he said seemed to carry a tremendous force, striking directly into the heart of Master Tongtian.
There seemed to be an invisible tension in the air, and the atmosphere between the two saints suddenly became tense.
Tong Tian Jiaozhu remained calm. He met Yuan Shi Tian Zun's gaze and spoke slowly:
"Become your enemy? If I really want to be your enemy, then what?"
"Ever since you repeatedly and contemptuously called my disciples of Jiejiao 'born from eggs, covered in fur and horns', the rift between you and me has been irreparable."
"Your words have already pushed you and me to opposite sides."
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun frowned. He did not expect that Tongtian Jiaozhu would express his dissatisfaction with him so directly.
He said in a deep voice: "Tongtian, what do you mean? I am just discussing the matter. Don't you have any disciples who are of humble origins and shallow cultivation?"
"Yuanshi, you are wrong."
Tong Tian Patriarch shook his head and said, "My disciples of Jiejiao, no matter what their origins are or how high their cultivation is, are all my disciples."
"You use such contemptuous words to describe them, which is disrespectful to our Jie Sect. How can I tolerate this?"
He paused and continued:
"You went to Jin'ao Island in anger for your disciples of the Chan Sect. I, too, can become the opposite of you for the sake of my disciples of the Jie Sect."
His words revealed firmness and determination, and every word was as powerful as the sound of a piece of metal falling to the ground.
When the disciples of the Jiejiao sect on Jin'ao Island heard their leader say this, a warm feeling suddenly surged in their hearts, as if they were injected with a powerful force.
They looked at Master Tongtian's back with eager eyes, and their sincere admiration and gratitude were beyond words.
When Yuanshi Tianzun heard Tongtian Jiaozhu's firm statement, he couldn't help but frown slightly.