novelaction Chapter 148: Ziya Goes Down the Mountain
Chapter 148: Ziya Goes Down the Mountain
Yuanshi Tianzun smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated Jiang Ziya's reaction, and said slowly:
"After you go down the mountain, you must find the Holy Lord and use your wisdom and strategy to help him achieve his hegemony."
"If you perform well, I will let you take care of the deification."
After hearing this, Jiang Ziya was very excited.
He knew about the List of Conferred Gods, but he did not expect that his master would be willing to entrust him with such an important task. This was undoubtedly a great trust and expectation for him.
He bowed deeply to the Heavenly Master again and said firmly:
"Disciple will do his best to live up to Master's expectations!"
Yuanshi Tianzun nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand, indicating that Jiang Ziya could leave.
Jiang Ziya respectfully left the hall, his heart full of expectations and longings for the future.
Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Jiang Ziya's leaving back, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
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Jiang Ziya's figure gradually appeared on the winding path behind Kunlun Mountain.
He had just come out of the Yuxu Palace, which was filled with fairy air. Although his steps were steady, his eyes were shining with anticipation and joy.
Just as he was immersed in his memories, the small courtyard in front of him came into view.
However, the moment he stepped into the courtyard, his eyes were involuntarily attracted to one person - that was his junior fellow apprentice Shen Gongbao.
Shen Gongbao was sitting quietly on the stone bench in the yard, waiting for Jiang Ziya's return.
Jiang Ziya's heart moved and a look of joy immediately appeared on his face.
He quickened his pace, walked forward, held Shen Gongbao's hands tightly with both hands, with excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Junior brother, why are you here?"
There was a hint of surprise in Jiang Ziya's voice, but more of joy.
"I just came back from Yuxu Palace. I didn't expect to see you right after I came back. When did you come back, Junior Brother?"
Shen Gongbao smiled slightly, and a look of joy appeared on his face:
"Brother, I went out to visit a friend I met before. After I came back, I came directly to your place."
After hearing this, Jiang Ziya felt even happier.
He let go of his hand, patted Shen Gongbao on the shoulder, and said with a smile:
"Junior brother, you are so thoughtful. We haven't seen each other for a long time. We must have a good chat today."
Shen Gongbao nodded, and the two of them sat on the stone bench and began to chat.
The sunlight shines through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, scattering in patches on the quiet courtyard on the back hill of Kunlun Mountain.
Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao sat side by side on a stone bench, and the atmosphere between them was both relaxed and cordial.
Shen Gongbao nodded slightly, with a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes. He leaned forward slightly and asked Jiang Ziya:
"Brother, I just learned from Junior Brother Baihe that Master left you alone. I wonder what he said?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziya's expression turned somewhat serious. He took a deep breath, as if recalling his conversation with his master Yuanshi Tianzun.
After a moment, he slowly spoke:
"Junior brother, I was planning to wait for you to come back and explain it to you in detail. Now it seems that you have returned at the right time."
When Shen Gongbao saw Jiang Ziya so serious, he couldn't help feeling a little confused.
He leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Jiang Ziya, waiting for Jiang Ziya's next words.
Jiang Ziya took a deep breath and spoke slowly:
"Junior brother, I can no longer practice with you."
When Shen Gongbao heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he said softly:
"Is what you said true, brother? Why?"
Jiang Ziya nodded slightly and paused for a moment, as if he was organizing his thoughts.
He took a deep breath and continued:
"Master said that I have average talent and it would be difficult for me to become an immortal. Master knew my situation very well and didn't want me to waste my time and efforts in vain, so he pointed out a clear path for me."
After hearing this, Shen Gongbao felt a complex emotion in his heart.
He went to Kunlun Mountain with Jiang Ziya to seek a master and learn the truth.
Because he was a Black Panther, his fellow brothers often mocked him, and even excluded him intentionally or unintentionally.
However, Jiang Ziya had a weak body and it was difficult for him to succeed in practicing Taoism, so he was not looked upon favorably by his fellow brothers.
Therefore, Shen Gongbao felt that he and his senior brother Jiang Ziya had a sense of sympathy.
In fact, under such a comparison, Shen Gongbao felt that he was a little better than Jiang Ziya.
At least he was now at the level of a true immortal, while Jiang Ziya was at the level of a human immortal.
Now, hearing that Jiang Ziya was going to give up the path of immortality, he still felt a little reluctant.
After all, in Kunlun Mountain, only Jiang Ziya treated him sincerely.
"Senior brother..."
Shen Gongbao took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions.
Jiang Ziya looked at Shen Gongbao, a smile appeared on his lips, and he said slowly, his voice full of determination and calmness:
"You don't have to do this, Junior Brother. Just listen to me and continue."
Shen Gongbao nodded and tried his best to calm himself down.
He knew that his senior brother must have something important to tell him.
Jiang Ziya paused for a moment, thought for a while, and continued:
"Junior brother, Master said that Cheng Tang's fate is about to end, and the Saint Lord of Xiqi has appeared, so he asked me to go down the mountain to assist the wise master and gain wealth and honor in the world."
"He also said that if I performed well, he would let me be responsible for deifying him."
Jiang Ziya's words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in Shen Gongbao's ears, making his eyes widen as big as copper bells.
His heart was filled with astonishment and he was so shocked that he couldn't express it in words.
As for the matter of the Investiture of the Gods, I also inquired about it from other sources and knew its importance.
However, he did not expect that his master Yuanshi Tianzun would actually promise to hand the matter over to Jiang Ziya.
This news was extremely shocking to him.
He thought about how he had followed Jiang Ziya to Kunlun Mountain, so why was this matter not handed over to him but instead to Jiang Ziya, who only had the cultivation level of a human immortal?
For a moment, Shen Gongbao's heart was filled with confusion and unwillingness.
He was well aware of the close relationship between him and Jiang Ziya, but at this moment he felt a hint of jealousy and loss.
When Jiang Ziya saw Shen Gongbao's gloomy face and furrowed brows, he couldn't help but guess what he was thinking.
He mistakenly thought that Shen Gongbao was feeling reluctant and sad because he was about to go down the mountain.
So he reached out and patted Shen Gongbao's shoulder gently, trying to comfort him in this way.
"Brother, don't be sad."
Jiang Ziya's voice was a little comforting, and he continued:
"After I have settled down in the human world, I will definitely send you a message as soon as possible. Then, if you are free, you can come and find me again."
Shen Gongbao felt the warmth and strength coming from Jiang Ziya's palm, and a warm current surged in his heart.
He looked up at Jiang Ziya, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Shen Gongbao knew clearly that the matter of the List of Gods had nothing to do with Jiang Ziya directly. It was entirely the decision of his master Yuanshi Tianzun.
However, although he understood this rationally, Shen Gongbao found it difficult to suppress his inner jealousy emotionally.
Shen Gongbao took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, nodded slightly, and said softly:
"Thank you, Senior Brother. When I have nothing to do, I will definitely go to the human world to look for you. Then, you and I will have a good time drinking and chatting."
After hearing this, Jiang Ziya's eyes flashed with emotion and relief, and he said:
"Okay, Junior Brother, I'll wait for you. You and I will definitely meet again in the human world and reminisce about our brotherhood."
The two people's eyes met in the air, as if they could see each other's determination and expectation.
After a while, Shen Gongbao thought about it, looked at Jiang Ziya, and said:
"Brother, when will you go down the mountain? Where are you going to find the Master?"
Jiang Ziya looked at Shen Gongbao's sincere and concerned eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He smiled slightly, his eyes deep and firm, and said slowly:
"Junior brother, I will pack up and go down the mountain immediately. After you go down the mountain, follow the guidance of our master and head to Xiqi."
After hearing what Jiang Ziya said, Shen Gongbao nodded slightly, stood up, bowed to Jiang Ziya, and said:
"Junior brother wishes you all the best on your voyage down the mountain, and hope you can find your wise master soon and create a brilliant cause together."
Jiang Ziya looked at Shen Gongbao, and a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes.
Then, he stood up, helped Shen Gongbao up, and said softly:
"Thank you for your blessing, I will keep it in my heart!"
The two smiled at each other, as if their friendship had deepened.
Then, Jiang Ziya continued:
"Junior brother, it's getting dark, I will pack up and go down the mountain. Junior brother, practice well in Kunlun Mountain and comprehend the wonderful Dharma."
After hearing this, Shen Gongbao nodded solemnly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
Afterwards, Jiang Ziya packed his luggage and left Kunlun Mountain under the watchful eyes of Shen Gongbao.
Shen Gongbao looked at Jiang Ziya's leaving back with a complicated expression and fell into deep thought.