Chapter 1040 Utterly Useless
According to the First Emperor, those people are still alive.
Jiang Bai didn't want anyone to suspect anything was amiss; otherwise, such a powerful figure could easily deal with him.
Jiang Bai didn't want to cause trouble for himself. Although he had practiced the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill", he had no good feelings towards this emperor of all ages. He was full of imperial power tactics.
In an attempt to control himself, Jiang Bai left this place with no intention of ever returning. As for the things he had come up with, let whoever wants them come to him.
Anyway, Jiang Bai wouldn't do it.
But as soon as he stepped out, Jiang Bai burst into tears, because this thing, like a curse, had haunted him.
The system's voice rang out immediately: "Congratulations, host, you have completed the main quest and are rewarded with one ultimate grand prize draw!"
"Congratulations, host. You have received the main quest: Release the imprisoned emperor. Your goal is to gather all the materials needed to free the First Emperor within three years, and upon completion, you will receive a reward of one level in cultivation."
"Failure. Host's cultivation level has dropped by three levels."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai almost jumped up and cursed.
This is ridiculous! Does this mean I have to complete this mission whether I want to or not?
If it were a matter of lowering one's cultivation level, Jiang Bai would rather risk everything than complete the task. He would just wait to fail, knowing that at worst his cultivation would be lowered but he could make up for it sooner or later.
It's better than releasing the First Emperor, whose mind was full of thoughts about restoring the Qin Empire, who was obsessed with imperial power, who believed that those who obeyed him would prosper and those who defied him would perish, and who thought that all land under heaven belonged to the emperor and all people within the realm were his subjects.
But if he were to be demoted three levels in a row, Jiang Bai would find it hard to accept.
Are you kidding me? Jiang Bai is currently at the Middle Heaven level. If he drops three levels, he'll be about to fall below the Heaven level. At that time, his enemies will kill him dozens of times over.
The losses incurred during this period were so great that they were completely incalculable.
More importantly, the completion time is three years from now. Three years from now... Jiang Bai might advance even further, and if he's demoted three levels by then, Jiang Bai's heart really can't take it.
However, the system's tasks are never something you can voluntarily give up; you can't just say you don't want to do them. So right now, Jiang Bai felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind.
But there was nothing they could do.
"What kind of nonsense is this? Congratulations to me? Why don't you just die?" Jiang Bai cursed in response. This was definitely not a good thing for him.
The First Emperor was notorious for his unpredictable temper, leaving a significant mark on history. Don't be fooled by his seemingly respectable words now, claiming to be a disciple and the future heir to the Qin Empire. Who knows if he might turn against you later?
Jiang Bai was a thousand times, ten thousand times unwilling to release someone who could kill him at any moment and was destined to make him live in the shadows.
But not letting go won't work either. Jiang Bai cursing is the least of his worries; the system is even congratulating him?
"Young man, every level you advance in cultivation is incredibly difficult, requiring tens of millions of prestige points. Do you know how many things you can do with those prestige points? It's just to let you release one person. You've made a profit, so of course I have to congratulate you."
The system chuckled, but Jiang Bai didn't want to pay any attention to it.
After a long pause, he said with a dark face, "System, I want to participate in the ultimate lottery!"
At this moment, Jiang Bai had no desire to pay any attention to the system or the lottery, anything that would make him feel better or at least help him adjust his mood.
As soon as he finished speaking, the system didn't hesitate, and Jiang Bai's familiar Russian roulette wheel appeared in the space in front of him.
The options are still the same, six squares, without any change, only the content has changed.
The first one is the Zeus-class space battleship, equipped with eight hundred cannons and capable of…
After reading just two sentences, Jiang Bai completely ignored the thing. "Screw you, a space battleship? What would Jiang Bai need this piece of junk for?"
It's completely useless, just ignore it.
Looking at the second one, it reads: "The Heaven and Earth Creation Pill can enhance a person's aptitude, granting them the power to recreate the universe, giving them top-tier talent, turning dull-witted people into geniuses, and geniuses into prodigies, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort."
Jiang Bai ignored this one as well, another useless one. Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo had consumed the Supreme Divine Elixir in the Lishan Mausoleum, and their aptitude was already outstanding, top-notch, comparable to the likes of the Qin Emperor. Did they still need to improve?
Are you kidding me?
Getting our hands on this thing will be of absolutely no benefit to us!
Therefore, Jiang Bai ignored this as well.
The third one is a divine weapon, Taixu. Hmm. It seems pretty awesome, even more powerful than Hupo, because this divine weapon is not sealed.
But with the Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd and so many other magical treasures, Jiang Bai, a practitioner of both Dao and martial arts, didn't even bother with this thing. Having it was certainly good, but not having it wouldn't make a big difference; he already had more than he could use up.
It should be noted that when Qin Huang obtained these magical treasures, he casually erased all the marks, so Jiang Bai could refine and use them at any time.
Therefore, this third item was still completely useless to Jiang Bai.
This made Jiang Bai quite angry. There were only six options in total, and three of them had already appeared. None of the three were useful; they were completely useless. How could Jiang Bai not be annoyed?
The appearance of something like this meant that his chances of getting benefits were reduced, so Jiang Bai was naturally unhappy.
However, this was not something he could control, so he could only watch and get angry. After glancing at it a few times, Jiang Bai continued down the list, and the fourth item made his face turn black.
It is a unique skill. Jiang Bai had heard of the Jade Void Heavenly Observation Method before. It is the supreme skill of the Jade Void Palace.
But what use is this thing to him? He's not a simple cultivator, and even if he had the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique," he couldn't cultivate it. What would he need this thing for?
The system is totally teasing him!
So Jiang Bai transformed this thing into a useless column once again.
Jiang Bai could only look at the fifth method with a nervous heart, which made him very helpless, because the fifth method was a secret method of weapon forging. It was rumored to be a secret method of the Weapon Forging Sect, which could not only forge magic treasures, but also forge divine weapons.
The ancient weapon-refining sect possessed unparalleled expertise in weapons and magical artifacts. Although this sect was destroyed and suffered further devastation during the Qin Dynasty's suppression of martial arts, their weapon-refining secrets remain unparalleled in the world. Mastering them would bring immeasurable benefits to ordinary people.
But when Jiang Bai saw this line, he almost vomited blood.
Five of them, a full five, and they all look quite impressive, as if they're something extraordinary.
To be honest, it wasn't bad, but for Jiang Bai, these things were absolutely useless! Utterly useless!
Chapter 1041 Friendship Between Immortal Sects
Seeing this, Jiang Bai felt that his ultimate lottery was doomed, so he simply stopped looking.
The sixth option is irrelevant whether you look at it or not.
This is a lottery, and there's a probability involved. There are six options in total, and five of them are useless. Jiang Bai has already lost more than 80%. Even if the sixth option is a good item, Jiang Bai doesn't think he has much of a chance of getting it.
So he simply instructed the system: "Draw a lottery!"
He himself was too lazy to look at it.
"Ding-dong~ Congratulations, host, you have won the lottery item, Friendship of the Immortal Sects!"
"Random lottery draw for the Immortal Sect... Supreme Dao!"
"The host can gain the friendship of the Supreme Dao, make a request to the Supreme Dao and have it fully fulfilled within one year. The scope is: the host must not cause the Supreme Dao to be wiped out."
This startled Jiang Bai for a moment, then his face lit up with a radiant glow, and all his previous frustration vanished.
This friendship between immortal sects may sound useless, but the benefits are numerous.
The Supreme Dao is the head of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, possessing immense power. As long as it doesn't lead to their annihilation, you can make one request, and it will be fully granted.
This is like giving yourself a super nuclear weapon!
From now on, whoever offends me will be destroyed by the Supreme Dao.
Who cares who they are? The Supreme Dao, the number one immortal sect, also has that kind of strength. Although they might suffer heavy losses as a result, what does that have to do with Jiang Bai? He's not even familiar with them.
Undoubtedly, this reward is excellent.
However, Jiang Bai couldn't understand how the system managed to do that.
How can giving such a reward guarantee that the Supreme Dao will meet all the demands he makes?
You should know that this is not about increasing strength without others knowing. The system did it quietly on its own. This involves a huge sect, a behemoth that has stood for thousands of years. How did the system manage to make them obey its every command?
Jiang Bai expressed great curiosity.
However, he had no time for curiosity now, because as soon as they came out, a group of people were already waiting at the entrance, including Cheng Tiangang, Li Qingdi, and Yang Wudi.
Besides them, there was another group of people, including some old Taoist priests, scattered old men and women, and Xu Changsheng, among others. They were all prominently featured.
I just don't know who those old men and women are.
Judging from its appearance, it shouldn't be weak.
"You two are out! Did you get the Twelve Golden Men?" As soon as Jiang Bai and the others came out, people from a distance came up to them, and Cheng Tiangang asked hurriedly.
"No, each of the twelve golden statues needs to be carried by one person. We entered the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top for some reasons, so naturally we didn't get them. Have the others come out?"
With a wry smile, Jiang Bai said noncommittally.
"The others haven't come out yet. You and Qingguo were the first to come out. You two..." Cheng Tiangang replied with a wry smile, wanting to say more.
An old man not far away spoke up, snorting coldly and shouting at Jiang Bai, "You bastard! Letting you into the Lishan Mausoleum was already an extraordinary favor, yet you dare not take the Twelve Golden Statues? You must be greedy for the benefits of the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top, and you don't care about the common people. You deserve to die!"
"That's right, you're just an ignorant brat. Letting you in is already an extraordinary favor. And you didn't even try to bring out the Twelve Golden Men? That's outrageous! Kneel down!" Another old man spoke up, shouting menacingly at Jiang Bai.
"Who the hell are you?!" Jiang Bai was furious. He had suffered a lot of humiliation inside. Facing the fierce and powerful First Emperor, he naturally had no ability to resist. But that didn't mean that anyone could yell at him.
He cultivated the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique," which is a dual cultivation of Taoism and martial arts. He opened up the five internal organs and divine palaces, so naturally his vision was different from before. He could not only see the cultivation level of martial artists, but also that of cultivators.
The two people in front of me are at most mid-level cultivators. What gives them the right to yell at me like that?
"We're afraid of the First Emperor, why would we be afraid of you?" Jiang Bai immediately opened fire.
One sentence made everyone present change color, not understanding where Jiang Bai got the courage to say such a thing in front of two such experts.
"I am a disciple of the Taiyi Sect, Taizheng E!"
"I am Yu Chunzi of the Jade Void Palace!"
Upon hearing this, the two men's expressions changed drastically. After introducing themselves, Yu Chunzi from Yuxu Palace said sternly, "You, a junior, dare to yell at us? You're courting death! Our disciples have been inside for so long and haven't come out yet, but you've come out. You must have used some despicable means!"
"They came out today and, instead of showing remorse, dared to be disrespectful to us. They're practically asking for death!"
Before he could even speak, a huge hand reached out, appearing out of thin air to kill Jiang Bai.
"Damn it!" Jiang Bai was seething with anger, with nowhere to vent it. Now he heard that the other party was an old enemy, one from the Taiyi Sect and the other from the Yuxu Palace. They were enemies. The matter with the Taiyi Sect was not yet settled, and it was only temporarily put on hold. Yet they dared to act so arrogantly in front of him.
And then there's the Jade Void Palace. Jiang Bai didn't even have time to deal with that scoundrel before he died, and Jiang Bai is holding the Jade Void Palace responsible for that.
I never expected that these two old guys from different places would dare to come knocking on my door so soon after I left.
Damn it, who else should we hit if not you guys?
Jiang Bai didn't hesitate and rushed out, shattering the opponent's attack with a single punch. He then charged in front of the opponent and delivered another punch.
It contained the supreme dragon's might and used the Demon Dragon Fist, a technique from the Demon Dragon Suppressing Prison Technique. However, after being modified by the Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique, the original black demon dragon turned into gold. With one punch, a golden dragon soared out and directly sent the opponent flying.
It's not that the "Huangji Jingshi Gong" doesn't have accompanying martial arts; in fact, it does, and Jiang Bai has mastered them. It's just that there are too many people around, making it inconvenient for Jiang Bai to use them.
Besides, a cultivator at the middle heaven level wouldn't need that thing.
Not everyone has high-level magic weapons. Hun Tianzi has one because he is highly valued, but that doesn't mean Yu Chunzi has one too!
Jiang Bai snapped his tattered flying sword in half and sent him flying with a single punch. Then, Jiang Bai leaped and landed right in the other man's face.
Yes, right in the face! He didn't use much force, he controlled the pressure well, he didn't stomp the person to death, he just stomped on them until they were bloody and mangled, and then Jiang Bai kicked the other person hard without hesitation.
"I'll teach you to be so foul-mouthed! I'll teach you to be so foul-mouthed!" Jiang Bai shouted as he attacked, crushing Yu Chunzi's entire body. His bones were shattered, his internal organs were damaged, and several parts of him were flattened, leaving him a bloody mess. The sight of this horrified everyone around him.
Chapter 1042 Everyone Dislikes
But this matter was clearly not over yet. After teaching Yu Chunzi a lesson that left him half-dead, Jiang Bai turned his gaze to Tai Zheng'e of the Taiyi Sect: "You bastard, you come here too! Let's see if I can beat you to death!"
"What...what do you want to do...I...I am an elder of the Taiyi Sect, we of the Taiyi Sect..."
Before he could finish speaking, a punch landed squarely on his face.
I've offended your Taiyi Sect before, so beating one more of you won't make a difference. I've already offended you, so why would I be afraid of your revenge?
If we can't afford to offend the Qin Emperor, then we can at least afford to offend you?
Having received the system reward "Friendship of the Immortal Sects," Jiang Bai is now full of confidence. With the support of the Supreme Dao, although this reward can only be used once, it is enough to make Jiang Bai very confident. The Supreme Dao, ranked number one, can't deal with your Taiyi Sect?
If you dare to challenge me again, this opportunity will be yours! We'll see if you're scared then.
Although... Jiang Bai still doesn't know how to use this opportunity. Should he contact the Supreme Dao directly? Or tell Ye Qingguo?
Jiang Bai was unaware of this.
Does it matter? Not at all. The system is reliable and trustworthy!
Jiang Bai's punch was extremely powerful, denting the opponent's nose and sending him flying a great distance, his face covered in blood and unrecognizable.
He showed no mercy. These old bastards dared to yell at him; he'd take them down one by one, and kill them if he could. There was no need to be polite to them.
If you soften your stance even slightly, they'll take advantage of you and become even more arrogant.
They're all worthless; a good beating will actually calm them down.
Seeing Jiang Bai's fierce and imposing manner, instantly crippling two mid-level cultivators who were lying on the ground unable to get up, those around him who had been eager to punish Jiang Bai wisely chose to shut up.
Nobody's a fool. They can see that Jiang Bai is not the same person he was before after his trip. Under these circumstances, anyone who wants to cause trouble for him is just asking for trouble.
"Jiang Bai, you're getting fiercer and fiercer." Looking at the two people lying on the ground, Cheng Tiangang clicked his tongue in amazement.
Jiang Bai chuckled and said with ill intent, "Then you'd better watch out. If you mess with me again, this is how I'll deal with you."
"cut."
Cheng Tiangang smiled dismissively.
No one uttered a sound, all staring in the direction of the exit. No one dared to provoke Jiang Bai now, but they were waiting for their own sect members to come out.
Many people even believe that if Jiang Bai, a grassroots figure, could rise to prominence, then others might be able to as well.
Unfortunately, the result was disappointing. After waiting for a long time, only Xuanyuan Po, who was holding the Emperor's Sword, was covered in wounds and exhausted. He dragged his broken body out with a bitter smile on his face.
As for the others, none of them came out.
At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Jiang Bai.
It wasn't that they didn't want to look for others, but rather that they couldn't easily find the remaining two. Ye Qingguo was a saintess of the Supreme Dao, with an astonishingly powerful background, relying on a father with a bad temper but also incredible strength.
No one really had the courage to question her.
As for Xuanyuan Po, he is also a direct descendant of the Human Emperor Family. The Human Emperor Family is not to be trifled with. They are known as the ancestral home of martial arts. Anyone who wants to bully them should think twice about their own strength.
On the contrary, Jiang Bai was easier to mess with. He was a commoner, and although his strength had improved, he had a bad temper and looked fierce. However, he had no background, so in the eyes of these people, he was the easiest target to bully.
"Jiang Bai! None of our disciples have come out. How did you get out? Explain yourself! Did you kill them?" A master from the immortal sect stepped forward, narrowed his eyes, and roared at Jiang Bai menacingly.
"Yes, yes, you need to give us a clear explanation, otherwise this matter won't end well!" As soon as he said this, the people who were initially a little guilty immediately followed.
Jiang Bai is quite fierce. He just taught two experts at the Middle Heaven level a lesson. But now there are dozens of people here, including some at the Middle Heaven level. Are they afraid of him?
If no one takes the lead, fine; but if someone does, someone immediately jumps out.
Those who entered the Lishan Mausoleum were all the elites of their sects and families, on whom high hopes were placed. Now that they had entered the Lishan Mausoleum, they had not come out for no reason, while Jiang Bai had come out instead. Naturally, they wanted to find Jiang Bai to demand an explanation, otherwise they would not be able to explain themselves when they returned.
"Don't you guys ever learn your lesson?" Jiang Bai was still furious, and these bastards dared to come looking for trouble? They're asking for it, thinking they can be afraid of them just because they outnumber them?
Although there are many of them, less than half of them are actually useful. They are all Heavenly Realm experts, but only a few, maybe ten or eight, are capable of reaching the Middle Heavenly Realm.
Jiang Bai still couldn't beat these people, but if pushed too far, killing a few wouldn't be a problem. These people weren't united, so Jiang Bai wasn't afraid of them at all.
One sentence made the faces of those around him turn red, and they all subconsciously took two steps back.
Everyone was baffled as to why they were so cowardly when facing Jiang Bai, since, logically speaking, their strength was not necessarily inferior to Jiang Bai's.
Even though there was a difference, Jiang Bai's performance was strong, but the difference wasn't too great. However, seeing Jiang Bai like this, they were naturally insecure.
This matter is truly something that's hard to explain.
"Hey, Jiang Bai, don't be so fierce! There are ten of us here at the Middle Heaven level. Even if you injured two of our fellow cultivators, there are still eight of us. If the eight of us join forces, not only you, but even the leaders of the Great Heaven level Daoist sects would have to think twice!"
"Besides, we come from various immortal sects and noble families. There are not only immortal experts here, but also martial arts families, demon clan colleagues, and experts from the Southern Frontier. If you dare to cause trouble here, we will wipe you out together!"
"If you're smart enough, you'd better tell us the truth. If you tell even one lie, we'll..."
"Do you think I'd even acknowledge you?" Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at the other person, dismissing their words with disdain. If you're so capable, then don't yell at me here. Come and hit me!
Do you dare?
One sentence from Jiang Bai left this expert from the immortal sect speechless, his face turning red. At this moment, he felt that Jiang Bai was simply too hateful. No wonder he had a bad reputation and was disliked by everyone before he knew him.
He used to think it was a joke, but after meeting Jiang Bai in person, he realized that those words were far too subtle. This guy wasn't just universally disliked; he was practically an outcast!
Chapter 1043 Arrogant and Overbearing
But he really didn't dare to fight Jiang Bai.
Looking around, the expert from the immortal sect mustered his courage and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, this man is arrogant and domineering. Let's join forces, capture him, and interrogate him properly. He must have murdered our people inside!"
Unfortunately, he was too blind to the situation. There were quite a few people who came this time, but they belonged to different camps. Not to mention, half of them were from the Southern Border, the Demon Clan, and martial arts practitioners. For various reasons, none of them would attack Jiang Bai.
For example, the demon race might attack Jiang Bai inside, but they would never do so outside, because their leader, Emperor Wansheng, has given the order that no one is allowed to touch Jiang Bai. Anyone who touches Jiang Bai is going against him.
Cultivators, martial artists, and the witch clan of the Southern Frontier can all mess with Jiang Bai, but the demon race absolutely cannot, because this is not just offending Jiang Bai, but offending the Emperor of Ten Thousand Saints!
It's one thing to use underhanded tactics occasionally and no one will know, but to do it in public now? Isn't that a slap in the face to the Emperor of Ten Thousand Saints?
Which demon is tired of living? Wants to cut itself off from all other demons and attack Jiang Bai?
Therefore, the demons completely ignored him.
As for the many experts of the Southern Frontier Witch Clan, the Southern Frontier Witch God Sect, the Southern Frontier Witchcraft Sect, the Southern Frontier Witchcraft Sect, and so on, they were originally one family. They just parted ways for some reason. But if you hit them with a stick, even if you break their bones, their tendons will still be connected.
Jiang Bai has a good relationship with the Southern Border Witch God Sect, and his best friend Cheng Tiangang is still standing there. Who the hell would go looking for trouble and challenge Jiang Bai?
As for the martial arts practitioners, Jiang Bai is a martial arts practitioner himself. Although he does not belong to any sect or family, the fact that he is a martial arts practitioner is unchangeable. Given the already weak position of martial arts practitioners, who the hell would lay a hand on Jiang Bai? They would be condemned by everyone!
So only a few cultivators remained who followed him. There should have been fifteen cultivators, but Xu Changsheng killed one of them, so only fourteen came.
Of these fourteen families, only four or five can be considered as having a prominent position in the Heavenly Realm.
Both of them were knocked down by Jiang Bai and are still lying on the ground.
The last one is from the Supreme Dao. Didn't you see Ye Qingguo from the Supreme Dao walking out with Jiang Bai? Their relationship is obviously quite good. Only someone out of their mind would help this guy.
The rest of them weren't from the same sect as him, and they had no intention of fighting Jiang Bai to the death with him, even though they all disliked Jiang Bai.
But letting them do it... well, it's best to think about it.
So he said those words, and the people around him looked at him with strange eyes, and no one seemed to want to join forces with him.
This left the expert from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect somewhat dumbfounded.
Seeing Jiang Bai, who was walking slowly towards him with a sneer, the expert from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect immediately panicked: "Jiang Bai, what... what do you want to do? I'm from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect! Our Shu Mountain Sword Sect is ranked ninth among the top ten immortal sects! You dare to touch me? I guarantee..."
"oops!"
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Bai punched him, knocking him to the ground with a scream.
"Serves you right for talking too much! Serves you right for talking too much!" Jiang Bai broke the other man's arm without hesitation. Before the other man could react, he defeated him and then grabbed his neck and started whipping him violently.
The man screamed in agony as he was beaten, causing the onlookers' lips to twitch. The few who had spoken up for him earlier wisely shut their mouths.
This guy in front of them is too fierce and too arrogant; they have to be careful.
"Let me tell you, I haven't touched a single one of your disciples. They didn't come out because they were incompetent and died inside!"
"Furthermore, I found the key to the Qin Emperor, I found the map, and I found the information about the Qin Emperor. It's only natural for me to go in, and it's also only natural for me not to take the twelve golden statues."
"It was agreed that everything except the twelve golden statues would be mine, but now I know I was fooled. But that's not important. What's important is that I can do whatever I want. What do your petty squabbles have to do with me?"
"Don't give me that nonsense about morality and ethics. What does it have to do with me?"
"I taught those three bastards a lesson for their foul mouths, but I didn't kill them. However, if they're not satisfied, they can bring people to fight me anytime. I'm not afraid! I'm not afraid of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyi Sect, or Yuxu Palace behind them either!"
"If any of you are not satisfied, step forward now. Whether it's a one-on-one fight or a group brawl, I'm ready to fight to the end!"
"If you're spineless, shut up and stop bothering me!"
Jiang Bai stood there cursing and said these words, leaving everyone around him dumbfounded.
Damn, he challenged three of the top ten immortal sects at once, and even threatened to come at anyone who disagreed?
Holy crap, is this some kind of challenge to the entire cultivation world?! Do you think you're Xu Changsheng?!
Those present were speechless.
Even the experts of the Supreme Dao couldn't help but frown. As the leader of the cultivators, he felt he should say something. Jiang Bai was acting too arrogantly, completely disregarding them.
He had to say something about this, otherwise people would gossip that they were too shrewd.
However, just as he took a step forward and was about to speak, Ye Qingguo, who was behind Jiang Bai, suddenly stepped forward and said in a cold voice, "Jiang Bai is right. He had no need to take the Twelve Golden Men, let alone protect your disciples."
"I've been with Jiang Bai the whole way. He didn't ambush anyone. I can testify to that if anyone doesn't believe me!"
Upon hearing Ye Qingguo's words, the people standing there all changed color, looking at each other, unsure of what to say.
In fact, most people don't believe in Jiang Bai or Ye Qingguo, but they can oppose and question Jiang Bai. However, Ye Qingguo is not so easy to question.
As for the expert who wanted to speak earlier, he wisely retreated the moment Ye Qingguo stepped forward.
Although he was an elder, the Holy Maiden was second only to the sect leader in the entire Supreme Dao, and her words were not to be questioned.
Since the Holy Maiden has come out and spoken up for Jiang Bai, what else can he say?
Let's just keep quiet and let Jiang Bai say a few words. What's the harm in that? Anyway, Jiang Bai didn't attack Tai Shangdao first, did he?
But just then, a cold snort suddenly came from the sky, and a voice rang out out of nowhere: "Little girl, although you are a member of the Taishangdao, you can't always believe everything that Taishangdao people say. Who knows what your relationship is with this kid?"
Chapter 1044 Being a Slave
As soon as the words were spoken, the expressions of the people around changed, especially the master of the Supreme Dao, who looked the most unsightly.
What does that mean? Why can't we, the people who are above the norm, be trusted?
Who is our Holy Maiden? How dare you call her a little girl?
What the hell are you?
He was about to speak, but upon seeing the person approaching from the sky, the Supreme Daoist master wisely shut his mouth with a livid expression.
Because he recognized the person in front of him, and that person... was someone he really couldn't afford to offend.
It's not because of the other party's high status or great power.
Can anyone in the Immortal Path be stronger than the Supreme Dao, the number one sect in the Immortal Path?
The key point is that the other party's cultivation level is higher than his.
Moreover, the relationship between the two sides, to be honest... is not very good.
As for the others, they all showed expressions of astonishment, especially the few who had been taught a lesson, whose faces showed wild joy. The most obvious example was Yu Chunzi of Yuxu Palace, whose face had been dented from the beating.
"Uncle Xiahou! You must stand up for me! He... he..." Yu Chunzi cried out on the spot, his voice trembling with tears, showing no trace of the demeanor of a master.
However, his title made people recognize who he was: Xiahou Zhongde, a top expert of Yuxu Palace hundreds of years ago, and now one of the Supreme Elders of Yuxu Palace.
It has not walked outside for over a hundred years, and it is quite astonishing that it has now come out.
"Hmph! What a disgrace!" Xiahou Zhongde snorted coldly after hearing this.
He ignored Yu Chunzi and instead turned his gaze to Jiang Bai.
"Boy, I'm giving you a chance. Admit your mistakes, tell me about the filthy things you did inside, then come back to Jade Void Palace with me, cripple your cultivation, and become a slave to Jade Void Palace."
"Perhaps I can still save my life, otherwise, I'll be beheaded immediately!"
After saying this, he glanced at Ye Qingguo, who was about to speak, and snorted coldly, saying, "Little girl, you are no match for me. This matter concerns our Jade Void Palace. It's best if your Supreme Dao doesn't interfere, otherwise, I won't be polite to you."
"Of course, out of respect for the Supreme Dao and your father, I won't kill you, but you'll definitely suffer some physical pain. You'd better be smart and not do anything reckless!"
After saying this, he glanced at Cheng Tiangang, Li Qingdi, and Yang Wudi, and said coldly, "The three of you had better not interfere. I, Xiahou Zhongde, am a Grand Celestial. If I want to make a move, no one can stop me. Don't bring trouble upon yourselves!"
After saying this, he turned his gaze to Jiang Bai, coldly scrutinizing him from head to toe, as if he were looking at a dead man. In his eyes, Jiang Bai was already a doomed person.
"Young man, I advise you not to court death!"
"Kneel down and apologize to my nephew immediately. Do as I say, and you might still have a way out. Otherwise, no one can save you!"
"Oh, right, you must have gained a lot of benefits in the Lishan Mausoleum. You should hand them all over as compensation to our Jade Void Palace!"
"Damn you, I'm not afraid of you!" Jiang Bai was furious when he heard this. He had been so arrogant before and made enemies, but it was actually for his side quest: the revenge of the Immortal Sect.
He feared that because of his improved cultivation and his emergence from the Lishan Mausoleum, he must have benefited from what he had done before and wouldn't dare to seek revenge. If that happened, he would be in a real predicament.
That's why he wanted to provoke these people, to make them cause him trouble twice, so that they would help him complete that side quest.
But before he could finish his arrogant act, someone jumped out. This Xiahou Zhongde was too overbearing, and Jiang Bai naturally couldn't stand it.
He steeled himself, stood there, and said menacingly, showing he wasn't afraid of this person at all.
So what if it's your Jade Void Palace? I have the friendship of the immortal sects, and I can even get the Taiyi Sect to obey me once. Do you think I'm afraid of you?
"Kid, you're asking for it!"
"Ahem." Just then, a soft cough came from afar. It was someone who had been ignored by everyone from the beginning, who coughed twice.
This attracted everyone's attention, and Xiahou Zhongde's expression changed immediately.
She turned deathly pale, looking at the person with a mixture of fear and panic.
Xu Changsheng, someone who had actually appeared from the very beginning and whom Jiang Bai saw as soon as he went out, was unknowingly ignored by everyone. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, he coughed lightly twice at this moment.
"Xu...Xu...Chang Sheng?" Xiahou Zhongde's teeth started chattering, and he subconsciously swallowed.
He was genuinely afraid of Xu Changsheng, not just pretending, because few people knew that Xiahou Zhongde had once said the same thing to Xu Changsheng, and the result... was naturally extremely tragic.
He was severely punished by Xu Changsheng and couldn't get out of bed for several years. If it weren't for the fact that all the experts from Yuxu Palace came out at the last moment and an ancestor stepped in, he would probably be dead by now.
Therefore, Xiahou Zhongde held Xu Changsheng in the utmost respect.
"Hehe, an old acquaintance. I didn't expect you to still look the same after all these years. It's okay, I just have an itchy throat. Do whatever you want. I'm not really that familiar with Jiang Bai. This kid's arrogance deserves a lesson."
Xu Changsheng chuckled knowingly and said this in a teasing tone.
Jiang Bai's forehead immediately darkened. What did Xu Changsheng mean by this? Was he deliberately messing with me?
As soon as he said that, Xiahou Zhongde immediately felt more confident. His expression changed, and after looking at Xu Changsheng for a long time to make sure that the other party was not joking, he said fiercely to Jiang Bai, "Kid, how dare you talk to me like that? I think you're tired of living!"
"Don't think you're anything special just because you're a mid-level martial artist. In my eyes, you're nothing at all. You wouldn't understand the difference between the mid-level and the great-level!"
After saying that, he immediately attacked Jiang Bai. A magnificent giant claw descended from the sky, tearing through the air and grabbing at Jiang Bai.
"Hmph!" Jiang Bai snorted coldly and didn't hesitate. A black flag appeared out of thin air to block the attack. The Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag appeared in front of Jiang Bai with countless black Xuanming Heavy Water, blocking and isolating all attacks.
Then a blazing halberd appeared, and Jiang Bai charged forward.
"The Profound Origin Water Control Flag! The Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd? I've long heard that Ye Jingshen left behind three treasures back then, but I never expected that these two would end up in your hands. Haha, you really did benefit from this!"
"In that case, consider these two treasures as compensation to our Jade Void Palace!"
Xiahou Zhongde, who was standing there, saw Jiang Bai take out two treasures and his eyes immediately lit up with excitement.
Chapter 1045 Supreme Dao Master
This caused the expressions of those around them to change drastically. It was fine for Xiahou Zhongde to deal with Jiang Bai, but to take both of these treasures for himself? They would be a thousand, ten thousand, unwilling to accept that.
However, apart from Xu Changsheng, the people present combined were no match for Xiahou Zhongde. They could only watch helplessly as Xu Changsheng stepped in to stop this banditry.
Unfortunately, Xu Changsheng simply stood there with his arms crossed, a playful smile on his face, seemingly lost in thought.
"Old man, you can take it if you're alive!" Jiang Bai didn't mince words, unleashing the Seventy-Two Styles of Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd Technique. In an instant, the world was filled with the dense, overwhelming figures of halberds burning in flames, as if they were about to pierce through the heavens and earth.
"Nonsense!" Xiahou Zhongde sneered and said disdainfully when he saw Jiang Bai make a move.
It was as if Jiang Bai's attack was just child's play.
With a wave of his hand, he actually repelled Jiang Bai, and then coldly said, "The Great Heavenly Realm and the Middle Heavenly Realm are two completely different levels. Even those who have just entered the Great Heavenly Realm can be ten times stronger than those in the Middle Heavenly Realm, let alone me, who has already reached the peak of the Great Heavenly Realm?"
"With your meager skills, you'd be no match for Yu Chunzi, but to think you can deal with me? That's child's play!"
"Surrender immediately, or I'll turn you to ashes!"
As he spoke, Xiahou Zhongde took out a magic weapon shaped like a small mountain, released it, and threw it directly into the air, smashing it towards Jiang Bai. Although it was not a famous magic weapon like the Fantian Seal, its power was even more terrifying than the Fantian Seal used by Hun Tianzi.
After all, Hun Tianzi was a typical example of someone with insufficient cultivation, unable to unleash the power of the treasure. Otherwise, if he had hit Jiang Bai back then, Jiang Bai would have been turned into mincemeat, and there wouldn't have been any of the later events.
However, Xiahou Zhongde was already able to fully unleash the power of his magic weapon. Although his magic weapon was not as powerful as the Fantian Seal, it was still incredibly powerful in his hands.
Jiang Bai felt as if Mount Tai was pressing down on him.
He had a premonition that even the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag wouldn't be able to guarantee his safety, since he couldn't unleash its full power.
He cultivates both Taoism and martial arts and can wield magical treasures, but he is still somewhat inferior to other cultivators of the same level, let alone compared to an old monster like Xiahou Zhongde.
Just then, Ye Qingguo suddenly made a move from afar. The Beiming Immortal Slaughtering Sword was released and instantly transformed into a longsword, directly attacking Xiahou Zhongde.
This caused Xiahou Zhongde's expression to change. His bright yellow robe began to glow as he blocked Ye Qingguo's attack, saying sternly, "Little girl, I don't want to make things difficult for you. Don't go looking for trouble! Otherwise, I won't be polite!"
"Do you know what the consequences will be if you attack me? Do you want Jade Void Palace to go to war with the Supreme Dao?"
Unfortunately, his response was Ye Qingguo's flying swords. Countless flying swords attacked out of thin air, forming a sword array with double the power. Ye Qingguo completely ignored him.
Ye Qingguo ignored him, but someone else did.
"Hmph! What are you, Xiahou Zhongde, to dare to yell at the Holy Maiden of the Supreme Dao? Do you think the Supreme Dao has no one left? Or do you think your Jade Void Palace can challenge the prestige of the Supreme Dao?"
"War? Fine, then I'll kill you, Xiahou Zhongde, first, and then start a war with your Jade Void Palace. I want to see if Daoist Yuanyuan will turn against me for your sake!"
"Look at your Jade Void Palace, have you been accumulating peace for hundreds of years and now you want to challenge our Supreme Dao?"
Ye Qingguo ignored him, but someone else did. After he blocked Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo's attacks, just as he was about to make a move, a cold snort suddenly came. The next second, an old man wearing a dark blue Taoist robe appeared out of thin air and said these words with an arrogant expression.
Xiahou Zhongde's face flushed red and then flushed red as he spoke, his expression constantly changing, but he dared not utter a single word.
He clearly recognized the person in front of him and knew that he couldn't afford to offend him.
"Supreme Daoist Master! You know, I didn't mean anything by it, I just..."
"What do you mean 'just'? Get out of here! Do you even have the right to speak?" The old man, who was called the Supreme Dao Master, had a bad temper and snorted coldly as he retorted.
After saying this, he waved his sleeve and Xiahou Zhongde was sent flying. He flew a long way, coughing up blood. He struggled for a moment, looking at the Supreme Dao Master with a face full of fear, but dared not utter a word.
"I said, get lost! If you're not satisfied, let Daoist Yuanyuan come and talk to me! I'll give you one breath to disappear from my sight immediately. If it weren't for Daoist Yuanyuan and the person behind you, I would have killed you for what you said today!"
"After you go back, have Daoist Yuanyuan treat you with the most precious Jade Void Creation Pill from your Jade Void Palace. You'll be fine after lying in bed for two years. Otherwise... hmph, having Daoist Yuanyuan collect your corpse wouldn't be bad either."
Xiahou Zhongde was so frightened by those words that he turned pale and dared not utter a sound. He turned around and left, disappearing from Jiang Bai and the others in an instant, as if he had never been there.
"Oh dear, it's been a long time. The Supreme Dao Master's temper is getting worse and worse. Doesn't your Supreme Dao emphasize detachment from worldly affairs? How come it seems you haven't mastered it?"
Xu Changsheng, who was standing at a distance, chuckled and stepped forward at this moment, speaking in a strange tone.
It's clear that he knows this Supreme Dao Master, but their relationship doesn't seem to be very good.
"Xu Changsheng! You can try to see if my technique is up to par and see if my Supreme Forgetfulness Technique can compare to your Longevity Technique!" The Supreme Dao Master said coldly, narrowing his eyes, showing no sign of weakness.
This greatly surprised Jiang Bai. The Supreme Dao Master was the first person Jiang Bai had met in recent years who dared to ignore Xu Changsheng and speak to him like this.
This greatly surprised Jiang Bai, and he also realized that the Supreme Dao Master was a master no weaker than Xu Changsheng, otherwise he would not dare to speak to Xu Changsheng like this.
"Hehe, I think it's possible, but... you know I've been quite busy lately, let's talk about it another time. Now is not the time to fight. You and I can't determine a winner in a short time, but the seal won't wait for us. This time, we didn't bring out the Twelve Golden Men."
"We probably won't have a chance to fight each other anytime soon!"
Xu Changsheng chuckled and politely declined, leaving Jiang Bai stunned for a long time.
"Uncle Xu, I will talk to my father and mother about your behavior today. You watched me being attacked and just stood by and did nothing. I think my father will definitely talk to you and make things clear. If you want to fight, you don't need my master, my father can fight you too."
Suddenly Ye Qingguo said this.
Xu Changsheng was stunned by what he said. His lips twitched for a moment before he explained in a low voice, "Qingguo, that's not what I meant. I just wanted to see how Jiang Bai would handle it. Don't let your father, that madman, come looking for me."
"Seeing him gives me a headache."
Chapter 1046 The Reward Was Obtained in This Way
"I will relay your words to him verbatim," Ye Qingguo said with utmost seriousness.
This left Xu Changsheng somewhat embarrassed, and he said with a strange expression, "Well, I have some things to do, so I'll be going now."
As he spoke, he vanished without a trace, disappearing without a trace. No one knew how far he had gone when suddenly a voice transmission came back: "Jiang Bai, I'm waiting for you in Tiandu. When you come back, tell me everything that happened inside."
Unexpectedly, Xu Changsheng, who was a powerful figure who commanded respect and whose name was feared by all, was forced to run away by Ye Qingguo's two words. It's unclear just how troublesome Ye Jingshen was, that he could cause Xu Changsheng such a headache.
Not only those around Jiang Bai, but everyone had extremely strange expressions, including Cheng Tiangang and his group. They probably thought the same thing as Jiang Bai.
No one spoke up, except for the Supreme Dao Master who sneered and said disdainfully, "I thought Xu Changsheng was fearless, but I didn't expect him to be afraid of Ye Jingshen."
"His cultivation level is about the same as yours. You haven't done anything wrong, have you? Is that why you're afraid to see him?"
However, he was clearly talking to himself, as Xu Changsheng had long since disappeared.
However, Xu Changsheng wasn't there, but someone else added insult to injury. Ye Qingguo still spoke in her cold voice in a low voice: "Master, my father will be unhappy if he hears this. Do you have any other meaning? Do you need me to convey it to him?"
One sentence made the Supreme Dao Master, who advocated detachment from worldly affairs, suddenly change his expression: "Don't, don't tell your father. That man, well... he's too difficult to deal with. Your master is an old man with no bones left, and can't withstand his torment."
I wonder who Ye Jingshen really is, that he could give two legendary figures such a headache.
After saying this, the Supreme Dao Master carefully observed Ye Qingguo, looking her up and down for a long time before saying with satisfaction, "Hmm, not bad. It seems that your father made the right choice by sending you to Lishan Mausoleum. Now you have actually broken through to the Middle Heaven level, and you are only one step away from cultivating into the Nascent Soul stage."
"That's really good, you'll be able to... no, you, you..."
The Supreme Dao Master, who was quite satisfied and praising Ye Qingguo, suddenly changed his expression, as if he had seen something. With a wave of his hand, a light barrier fell on Ye Qingguo, seemingly blocking something, but it made Ye Qingguo's body float and become unclear.
He then narrowed his eyes, gave Jiang Bai a cold look, glanced at Ye Qingguo, and returned his gaze to Jiang Bai.
After a long while, he sighed dejectedly, seemingly lost in thought.
He then said noncommittally, "I came here because Qingguo issued an alarm before she left. I was able to condense a talisman for her to use in case of danger. I will come soon."
"She must have been in danger. Did you help her?"
Jiang Bai found these words rather grating. He wasn't stupid; the Supreme Dao Master's expression had changed drastically just now, so he must have already figured something out. These words... had a hidden meaning.
"Yes, the thieves from Jade Void Palace attacked me and Qingguo, so I fought back. Fortunately... we both escaped."
Jiang Bai uttered these words in a vague and ambiguous manner.
The gist of it is that I told the Supreme Daoist Master that the matter was done by someone from the Jade Void Palace, but he failed and I ended up benefiting from it.
This enraged the Supreme Daoist Master so much that he nearly lost his temper!
"Damn it, why didn't you say so earlier? If you had, I would never have let Xiahou Zhongde leave here!"
"Damn Jade Void Palace! They won't give me an explanation for this! I'll make them pay!"
The Supreme Daoist Master was immediately angered and uttered those words in a huff.
The Supreme Tao emphasizes transcending emotions, but to transcend emotions, one must first overcome them. In fact, it does not oppose matters between men and women, but one must maintain a proper balance and have a suitable vessel for them, otherwise it will cause endless harm.
The actions of the Jade Void Palace's Chaotic Emperor were clearly a violation of the bottom line, which greatly angered the Supreme Dao Master.
Fortunately, Jiang Bai was also a good vessel in the eyes of the Supreme Dao Master, which is why he did not collapse on the spot and want to kill someone.
He said these words, expressing his anger, while squinting at Jiang Bai and looking him up and down. Then, he suddenly said to Jiang Bai, "Jiang Bai, thank you for what happened this time."
"Here, take this."
As he spoke, he tossed out a token with the character "太" (Tai) written on it. It was unclear what it was for, but the Supreme Dao Master immediately explained: "This is the Supreme Dao Token. Holding this token means the Supreme Dao owes you a favor. You can use this token at any time to have the Supreme Dao do something for you."
"As long as my Supreme Dao is not destroyed, I will definitely agree. You can use it at any time. Even if it means we destroy one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects, the Supreme Dao will not shirk its duty."
"Of course, I hope you use this token within a year. If it's been more than a year, the token will be greatly discounted!"
This left Jiang Bai somewhat bewildered. This was the reward for "Friendship of the Immortal Path," but he hadn't expected it to come in this form.
Jiang Bai was somewhat bewildered, not understanding why the other party was doing this. Was it simply because of the system, or did they have another purpose that the system was just taking advantage of?
Jiang Bai couldn't understand this.
Naturally, he had no idea that this man, who was already with Ye Qingguo, had become, in the eyes of the Supreme Dao Master, the perfect vessel for Ye Qingguo to cultivate the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.
Giving him the token was supposedly a gesture of gratitude, but it was simply a way to ensure Jiang Bai's safety since the matter couldn't be discussed openly.
As for whether there were other motives, even the Supreme Dao Master himself couldn't explain it clearly. He just vaguely had this idea and gave Jiang Bai this token, making such a promise.
The Supreme Daoist Master himself couldn't explain the reason, but he felt it was a divine intervention from heaven.
Who told them to cultivate themselves and practice Taoism, and believe in this the most?
As for why the time limit was one year, firstly, it was because he suddenly had this realization, and secondly, the Supreme Dao Master believed that with Ye Qingguo's talent, one year would be enough for her to break free from it.
He himself wasn't sure if he could do it, but since he had this thought in his mind at the time, he just said it out of the blue.
His words caused a stir among those around him, who looked at each other, unsure of what to say.
Jiang Bai was already domineering and arrogant, and now that he has the Supreme Dao Token, isn't he going to go to heaven?
Just thinking about it gives me a headache!
Chapter 1047 Yang Wudi is not simple
Jiang Bai suddenly has such a powerful backer; this is making life unbearable for him.
These people, whether friend or foe, were vehemently opposed to what the Supreme Dao was doing, but this was a matter within the Supreme Dao's own organization.
The Supreme Dao Master is the number one figure among the Ten Great Pillars of the cultivation world. He is cold and serious, and extremely difficult to talk to. However, he is too powerful and is known as the number one expert in the immortal sect.
The decision he made was a family matter; who dared to oppose it? Who could oppose it?
So even though they were extremely unwilling, those present could only accept it with grim faces.
She felt incredibly upset, and looked at Jiang Bai with a strange gaze, thinking to herself, "What will become of this guy in this state?"
Jiang Bai, however, was completely oblivious to this. He stood there with a smile on his face, looking at the crowd in front of him. He gave them a very bright smile, waved the Supreme Dao Token in his hand, and laughed, "Everyone, I have quite a few enemies among you. I hope you all come looking for trouble soon. I was just wondering how to use this Supreme Dao Token. You all better step forward and let me use it."
"I've only heard about destroying sects and annihilating families before, but I've never actually done it. I'm so impatient!"
One sentence turned everyone's faces into a deep shade of liver. They looked at each other, and for a long time, no one could utter a word.
Finally, one of them stammered and bowed to the Supreme Dao Master, saying, "Senior, our Thunderbolt Immortal Sect has some matters to attend to. Today's events at Lishan Mausoleum are of great importance, and I must report to the sect. I must take my leave now!"
With him taking the lead, everyone around him said goodbye, and no one wanted to stay there any longer.
There's no way we can get them out. We've waited so long and they still haven't come out; there's definitely no hope.
Looking at Jiang Bai, this universally disliked guy, they had no desire to stay and let him cause trouble. If he couldn't help but bring more trouble to the sect, it would be a loss. It would be better for them to get lost as soon as possible.
Out of sight, out of mind. I'll go back and tell the family that I won't associate with that little bastard anymore.
As they left one by one, the Supreme Dao Master watched coldly from the sidelines. After they all left, there were only a few people left. Martial arts masters, demon masters, and Southern Border masters all departed, leaving only Cheng Tiangang, Li Qingdi, and the other two.
At this moment, the Supreme Dao Master squinted at Jiang Bai and said, "Jiang Bai, since you accepted the benefits from my Supreme Dao, and I have shielded you from so many storms, even at the cost of becoming the target of public criticism, shouldn't you do something for me in return?"
One sentence made Jiang Bai's expression change.
He knew that there was no love without a reason in this world, and the friendship between the immortal sects, although this reward was extremely surprising, was not without a price.
Now, the Supreme Lord of the Dao has made his request.
"Please speak, senior."
"He who eats another's food is bound to be obligated to him." Jiang Bai had accepted the favors, and the Supreme Daoist Master stood there watching him show off without stopping him, shielding him from all the storms. Now that the other party was making a request, he couldn't refuse.
"Well, Qingguo has been staying on the mountain for a long time, only occasionally coming down. Although she's not completely unfamiliar with modern society, she doesn't really understand it either. This isn't a good thing. Cultivation shouldn't be confined to the mountains. I want her to gain some experience outside. I've heard that Tiandu, where you are, is a good place. I'd like Qingguo to train there for a year. Could you find her a job in the secular world so she can stay by your side and you can take care of her for me? It would also be a new kind of cultivation for her."
The Supreme Dao Master squinted at the two of them and said something noncommittal.
"Master..." Before Jiang Bai could speak, Ye Qingguo spoke up, wanting to refuse the suggestion, because she had already roughly guessed some of the Supreme Dao Master's thoughts.
Unfortunately, before she could finish speaking, the Supreme Daoist Master interrupted her with a wave of his hand: "This is for your own good, so don't refuse. I will talk to your parents about this later, and it's decided!"
"Is this... a little... inconvenient?" Jiang Bai's lips twitched slightly as he asked cautiously.
Unexpectedly, he was greeted by a pair of icy eyes, followed by a secret telepathic message from the Supreme Dao Master: "Boy, you think you can just deny everything after you've taken advantage of me? Believe me or not, I'll wipe you out right now."
"If I hadn't protected you, believe me, even if Ye Jingshen had wiped you out, Xu Changsheng wouldn't have been able to save you from what you did."
Jiang Bai could only manage a wry smile at those words. Finally, he changed the subject and said dryly, "Well, actually, I think it would be a good choice for Qingguo to stay in Tiandang."
"You are a wise and far-sighted elder. Your understanding of cultivation and such is certainly more comprehensive than that of us. After all, you are a senior. We will follow your advice in this matter, and there is definitely no mistake."
This made the Supreme Dao Master smile with satisfaction. He then glanced at Jiang Bai in front of him, gave him a "you're smart" look, and nodded in satisfaction before leaving.
As he was leaving, he suddenly remembered something, glanced at Yang Wudi standing not far away, and said noncommittally, "This is truly a time of great strife. So many people have emerged, and decades of peace have been shattered. Your current strength is not enough to control the situation. Do you really want to continue like this?"
Jiang Bai was filled with questions at these words. Li Qingdi and Cheng Tiangang looked at each other strangely, while Yang Wudi remained expressionless and silent for a long time before finally whispering under their gaze, "I will consider it."
After saying this, the Supreme Daoist Master smiled, then drifted away, floating on the clouds.
The remaining few people looked at each other in confusion. Ye Qingguo had originally planned to leave with the Supreme Dao Master, but after hesitating for a moment, she did not move. Meanwhile, Jiang Bai had already set his sights on Yang Wudi.
"Old Yang, what does he mean by that? You..."
Before he could finish speaking, Li Qingdi patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder and smiled noncommittally, "You kid, the name Yang Wudi wasn't given for nothing. Although I don't deny that there's an element of self-praise in what he said... how could someone who is regarded as a pillar of our China, someone who can stabilize the country and suppress the world, be as simple as you think?"
"There are some things that he didn't need to do before, but now it seems that his strength is not enough to control the situation. There are some things that he has to decide on soon, otherwise he will have failed the painstaking efforts of the few remaining elders like Elder Yang."
"Sigh, I'm just not capable. If I were, I would have done it long ago. Why would I have to think twice before letting someone point fingers at me?"
Chapter 1048 Extreme Emotion Yet Heartless
"Li Qingdi, you don't need to be sarcastic. I know my own situation and I know what I should do!"
"It's you who should think about this matter carefully. The Twelve Golden Men haven't been taken out yet, and even the Supreme Dao Master has considered it and said these words to me. Do you think Xu Changsheng won't release the restrictions on Zhao Wuji at this time?"
"Hmph, with such a deep conflict between you two, the first person he'll come looking for when he comes to his senses is you..."
"Of course, there's also you, Cheng Tiangang. But since you have Jiang Bai's connections, Zhao Wuji will give you a break out of respect for him, but Li Qingdi will be in trouble."
"I wonder what kind of surprise Zhao Wuji will give you when he stands up again, and whether your friends in the cultivation world will stand up and fight him!"
Upon hearing Li Qingdi's words, Yang Wudi sneered and made a sarcastic remark, leaving Jiang Bai bewildered but causing the other two to change their expressions drastically.
I wonder how many things Jiang Bai didn't know back then.
These people didn't spell things out, but Jiang Bai could still sense something in their words.
That is, whether it's Yang Wudi or Zhao Wuji, they are both masters, true masters. Zhao Wuji was reduced to his current state because of Xu Changsheng, while Yang Wudi's strength is now so lacking for some reason.
But now, because the Twelve Golden Men have not been retrieved, things have changed in this critical moment. The Supreme Dao Master is just a representative, representing many people, and demands that Yang Wudi reveal some kind of strength.
Yang Wudi's meaning was also very clear: since someone had spoken to him, Xu Changsheng would definitely relent on Zhao Wuji's behalf.
If that's the case, Li Qingdi and Cheng Tiangang should be careful.
"Old Cheng, what are you all trying to say in such a cryptic way? Tell me about it," Jiang Bai asked, leaning closer to Cheng Tiangang without giving a direct answer.
"You don't understand this? You need to ask me?" Cheng Tiangang rolled his eyes at Jiang Bai and said irritably. Then he said in a deep voice, "It's actually very simple. The Twelve Golden Men were not brought out this time. Things have changed. The seal needs a lot of experts. Some people who were restricted or forced to break through the restrictions, and some people who were unwilling to change their cultivation for some historical reasons, will probably be brought out."
"Yang Wudi and Zhao Wuji are just unfortunate to be such people."
After saying this, Cheng Tiangang frowned and muttered to himself, "This matter is really a headache. It seems I will have to make a trip to the Southern Border Witch God Sect."
"It's time to take the things we didn't want to take before, otherwise, if Zhao Wuji comes back, it will be a real problem."
"It's okay, I'll protect you!" Jiang Bai chuckled.
Jiang Bai wouldn't dare say such a thing to anyone else, but he certainly wouldn't dare to say it to Zhao Wuji.
After all, Zhao Wuji and Jiang Bai had a really good relationship, and they had always been very close. Zhao Wuji took good care of him, and Jiang Bai believed he had done well in return. Their relationship was much closer than that between Cheng Tiangang and Zhao Wuji.
"Get lost!" Cheng Tiangang glared at Jiang Bai and said angrily.
Then a smile appeared on his face: "I'm fine. I have the Southern Frontier Witch God Sect and my grandfather to back me up. No matter how fierce Zhao Wuji is, I'm not afraid of him!"
"Besides, I, Cheng Tiangang, am not someone who is so easily bullied."
"On the contrary, our capital's scoundrel is going to be in big trouble this time. Over the years, he has done countless dirty tricks on Zhao Wuji. Zhao Wuji may not say anything on the surface, but he remembers them all. That guy is very vengeful!"
"If Xu Changsheng were to unleash his full power... the lives of the 'insects of the capital' would be in serious trouble."
"Hmph! A petty person who has achieved his goal!" Li Qingdi snorted coldly, turned his hand and left without looking back, boarding a helicopter and leaving the place.
After leaving, he called Jiang Bai again on the plane: "Jiang Bai, I'm waiting for you in Tiandu. Don't bring those two annoying guys with you. I have something to talk to you about. You need to explain things inside to me clearly. I need to talk to those old fogies."
"Oh, and bring Ye Qingguo along too. I'm afraid people won't believe your testimony alone."
After saying that, he thought for a moment and added, "When you get back, see Xu Changsheng first, then see me."
After saying that, he hung up the phone and went off to do something. But since Cheng Tiangang and Yang Wudi both said so, Jiang Bai figured that the truth couldn't be too far off.
This worm of the capital... no, this dragon of the capital, should be prepared. He might already be setting up some kind of scheme against Zhao Wuji.
Of course, Li Qingdi would never tell Jiang Bai what exactly he was going to do. After all, given Jiang Bai's relationship with Zhao Wuji, he knew very well that Jiang Bai would not side with him if anything happened. Even if he were stupid, he would never tell Jiang Bai these things.
After Li Qingdi left, Zhao Wuji and Yang Wudi also took their leave. Now, only Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo, along with the soldiers who were armed and standing at a distance, remained at the military base in front of the Lishan Mausoleum.
"Shall we go back too?" After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Bai said this to Ye Qingguo.
"Jiang Bai!" Just then, Ye Qingguo suddenly glanced at Jiang Bai and called out his name, but showed no intention of leaving.
"Um?"
"Our Supreme Dao, the Supreme Forgetfulness Method, emphasizes being extremely emotional yet devoid of emotion. This is the path we follow, and we need a vessel to purify ourselves. My master did this because he saw the relationship that had developed between the two of us and naturally took you as his vessel."
"The stronger the cauldron of the Supreme Dao, the greater the benefits to us. That's why my master was willing to turn against people and defy the world to give you the Supreme Dao Token and make a one-year promise."
"I'm telling you all this so you can understand that no matter what my master thinks, I will not agree to it, and I don't want you to become my furnace. That would not be a good thing for either of us."
"Before this, I think you must have had some guesses. I already had a vague idea of someone in my mind. His cultivation is not as good as yours, but I feel... well, never mind, let's not talk about that. Anyway, you should know that I have already made this clear to you. Let's forget about what happened inside."
"As for my master, please do me a favor for Qingcheng's sake. Try to cover it up as much as possible. If you really can't cover it up, I'll help you smooth things over."
After thinking for a moment, Ye Qingguo stood there and said these words to Jiang Bai.
These were probably words she had considered for a long time, and she only spoke them to Jiang Bai now that no one was around.
Chapter 1049 There's another old man
Ye Qingguo's words made Jiang Bai raise an eyebrow. He didn't say anything more, then fell silent and simply nodded, which was considered an agreement.
Afterwards, the two returned to Tiandu and did not linger there any longer, thus bringing the matter of the Lishan Mausoleum to a temporary end.
Jiang Bai didn't want to stay here any longer. There was still a big monster inside that hadn't come out yet, and he felt unsafe staying here—although he would definitely release this big monster himself in the future.
But thinking about it gave Jiang Bai a headache.
Thinking about how he had released the First Emperor, the man who stirred up the storm and swore on the same day to rebuild the Qin Dynasty and establish an eternal empire, Jiang Bai felt a headache coming on. He wondered how many people would die in the ensuing bloodshed.
They returned to Chang'an by car, where they were warmly received by Brother Hao. Then, amidst Brother Hao's envious gaze, Brother Hao took Ye Qingguo on his private jet and returned to Tiandu.
Along the way, Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo exchanged a few words, but not many. They only exchanged basic polite words and didn't say much else. A few hours later, Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo arrived in Tiandu.
After arriving in Tiandu, Jiang Bai arranged for Ye Qingguo to stay at his hotel, and then went to meet with some people from the Empire Enterprises to arrange some trivial matters.
Then, he went to see Xu Changsheng.
This guy was already waiting at Jiang Bai's house. After Wang Bao introduced him to Xiao Tian, he brazenly entered Jiang Bai's house and shamelessly settled in.
Jiang Bai had been staying in a hotel, feeling the pangs of homesickness. It wasn't until Xiao Tian called him and told him that a stranger, brought by Wang Bao, had been staying at his house for several days that Jiang Bai realized what was going on and guessed that the person was Xu Changsheng.
So he went home, and as soon as he entered, he saw Xu Changsheng with short, neat hair, wearing a Zhongshan suit, with sharp features and an air of wealth.
"Jiang Bai, you're back?" As soon as he entered the door, Xu Changsheng stood up and laughed at Jiang Bai. Then, as if he were the host, he invited Jiang Bai to sit down, which left Jiang Bai speechless.
Despite being speechless, Jiang Bai remained quite polite. After exchanging pleasantries, he took his seat, and Xu Changsheng slowly asked, "Tell me about what happened after you entered this time."
Upon hearing the other party mention the main event, Jiang Bai frowned, thought for a moment, and then told Xu Changsheng about the details, whether true or false.
In most cases, what he says is definitely true. If you tell a complete lie to someone like Xu Changsheng, he will see right through you.
But the truth cannot be spoken. The First Emperor is too involved, and his affairs cannot be discussed carelessly. If Jiang Bai were not involved, it would be fine, but now that Jiang Bai is also involved, we must be wary.
Although Xu Changsheng and he had no conflict and even knew each other, Xu Changsheng was not one of his own people. Telling him would inevitably cause some trouble.
Besides, he's one of my own people, so I can't say anything about it.
If things go wrong, Jiang Bai's fate is predictable. Just how terrifying must a person be to imprison the First Emperor in the Bronze Coffin of Burial, preventing him from leaving and keeping him imprisoned for two thousand years?
Those were all figures of unparalleled renown throughout history. Even if they weren't a match for the First Emperor, they were certainly not far off, otherwise they wouldn't have had that kind of strength.
Even if you want to, you can't do it.
The fact that these people can do this shows how terrifying they are.
What's even more terrifying is that the First Emperor didn't say who these people were, and Jiang Bai didn't know either. These people were hiding in the shadows, with no known origin.
If you don't know who they are, you naturally don't know who they are close to or who they are related to. If you talk nonsense at this time, aren't you just asking for trouble?
Therefore, Jiang Bai concealed this cause and effect, and didn't even say much about entering the main tomb chamber. He had communicated with Ye Qingguo about this matter, and told her not to talk about entering the main tomb chamber.
Ye Qingguo agreed at the time, saying that she would never speak carelessly, since although her memory had been wiped clean, there was still a troublemaker from Yuxu Palace who died there.
In Ye Qingguo's mind, Hun Tianzi had naturally died at Jiang Bai's hands. It was only natural that Jiang Bai wouldn't let her talk about it to avoid incurring the hatred of Yuxu Palace.
So she didn't think much of it.
Now that the communication has been completed, Jiang Bai naturally won't speak to Xu Changsheng.
After hearing Jiang Bai's explanation, Xu Changsheng couldn't help but frown and ponder. During this time, he looked Jiang Bai up and down, as if to confirm whether what Jiang Bai said was true.
Finally, unable to hold back, he asked Jiang Bai in a low voice, "You didn't enter the main tomb chamber?"
"No, Ye Qingguo said that we can't go into that place, so what?" Jiang Bai immediately denied it upon hearing this. With Ye Qingguo as a shield, his words were perfectly reasonable.
Normally, the other party might have something to say, but Xu Changsheng really couldn't explain this matter. With Ye Qingguo present, it was impossible for them to have accidentally entered the main tomb chamber.
Because Ye Jingshen must have told Ye Qingguo about what happened there.
"It's nothing, it's good that you didn't go in. That place is full of eeriness and misfortune, it's best not to go in. When Ye Jingshen and I went in, we regretted it immensely. But Lishan Mausoleum is very strange, we can't go in a second time, otherwise we wouldn't have let you young people go in again!"
Jiang Bai found this "young man's" comment somewhat irritating. He and Ye Qingguo were indeed considered young by Xu Changsheng, but what about the others…?
Damn, the youngest one must be over a hundred years old, so what kind of courage does Xu Changsheng have to say that?
However, considering the other party's strength, Jiang Bai wisely kept quiet.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing I forgot to tell you. When we went in, there was an old man there, he..."
Jiang Bai also mentioned the old man that Qin Huang had previously played, because he suddenly remembered that Xuan Yuanpo had also come out from inside.
Xuan Yuanpo and Jiang Bai hadn't seen each other since the Cloud Top Heavenly Palace, but before that, everyone had witnessed the role played by the Qin Emperor. Jiang Bai couldn't keep such an important matter to himself.
"What did you say! You said there's an old man in his eighties? How is that possible!" Upon hearing this, Xu Changsheng's expression changed immediately, and he stood up, his face full of astonishment and horror.
Beneath the tense and bewildered expression, there was even a hint of fear.
Xu Changsheng, whom Jiang Bai considered invincible, had never shown such an expression before.
It seems this incident greatly surprised him.