The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha
Chapter 188 - 187: Thirty thousand years on the east of the river, thirty thousand years on the west, never bully the young and poor!

Chapter 188: Chapter 187: Thirty thousand years on the east of the river, thirty thousand years on the west, never bully the young and poor!

"How did you end up like this?"

Tongtian Sect Master asked. It wasn’t that he couldn’t deduce it, he just couldn’t be bothered, so he decided to ask directly.

Zhao Gongming recounted the entire story in detail and added at the end, "Master, this matter has nothing to do with Brother Nezha; it’s all because of my own lack of insight and my desire to take shortcuts that I’ve ended up in such a state."

Tongtian was speechless, these two really do teach and learn without hesitation!

A Profound Immortal teaching a Quasi-Saint about Heavenly Creation while nearly turning him into everything—this is truly a laughing matter if told.

Tongtian Sect Master was amused into anger.

Currently, Zhao Gongming’s condition is severe damage to the soul and Divine Soul, with ordinary treasures unable to repair it. Self-recovery wouldn’t improve, and it’s uncertain how many Yuan Hui it would take to heal the injuries.

Even if healed, due to aftereffects, his cultivation would be virtually stuck. While the soul might recover, the permanent loss of the Divine Soul isn’t something that could be nursed back to health just by recuperating.

Of course, there are advantages. Since the last time when he and his siblings dealt with Randeng, Zhao Gongming’s tribulation energy had reduced significantly. This time, the tribulation energy has completely dissipated with his Divine Soul.

"You can stay and recuperate at Biyou Palace for now."

Zhao Gongming saluted and agreed, then left the main hall.

He felt grateful that his teacher could save his life in a critical moment. Whether his cultivation advanced or not didn’t matter; being able to see his sisters again was more important than anything.

But as a teacher, Tongtian Sect Master didn’t think this way. If Zhao Gongming called him teacher, then he should fulfill the responsibility of a teacher. In the original timeline, he had been targeted by Yuan Shi Venerable and was deeply trapped in a calamity, unable to do anything.

Now there’s no Yuan Shi Venerable watching him every day.

Zhao Gongming’s foundation would be at its limit even with one corpse severed, his chance of achieving Sainthood was slim, but as his teacher, he couldn’t let Zhao Gongming’s slim chance slip away.

After pondering, he took a step and arrived at the Great Red Heaven outside Chaos. He is a very strong-willed Saint, capable of confronting four Saints head-on when angry, but today, for his disciple, he proactively came to the Great Red Heaven and bowed to his elder brother.

Saint Taiqing knew the cause, process, and result of the matter the moment Tongtian arrived. Familiar with his third brother’s temperament, he wouldn’t put on airs for his brother lowering his head for a disciple.

He personally came out to open the hall door, welcomed Tongtian in, and said, "Third Brother, no need to worry. I’ve already had Lord start the alchemy fire; once the pills are ready, I’ll send them. It’s been a while since we’ve gathered; let’s have a drink."

Though he had been a bit apprehensive, Tongtian Sect Master felt much better hearing his elder brother say this, and with a hearty laugh, he said, "Indeed, it’s been a while since I’ve had tea with Elder Brother."

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Half a month later, Tongtian returned to Biyou Palace and handed a gourd of specially made Nine-Turn Golden Pills to Zhao Gongming. Old Zhao would be lying if he said he wasn’t moved.

Tongtian’s demeanor was relaxed; some things just need to be let go. Once you truly let go, you’ll find it was no big deal.

This time his interaction with his elder brother was pleasant, and his objectives were achieved.

Of course, bowing his head to his elder brother for a disciple was acceptable, but never to the Second Brother; he couldn’t stand even standing lower than him.

After consuming this gourd of Golden Pills, Old Zhao could not only restore his Divine Soul but also advance further, with insights from ’Heavenly Creation’ and ’Body Transformation’, making it feasible to sever the second corpse, which might be an exaggeration.

But severing one corpse wouldn’t be a problem, and with luck, he might take a few more steps forward.

The Yunxiao sisters rushed to Biyou Palace upon hearing their elder brother’s troubles. After learning the details, they didn’t blame Nezha, but felt quite speechless.

Yunxiao always thought Nezha was a clever and well-behaved child, yet his image was slightly tarnished now, revealing he had a similar habit of boastfulness as their elder brother when drunk.

No Brainer and Unhappy’s thoughts were the complete opposite of Yunxiao; they felt Nezha was too amazing. Teaching someone to create heaven as a Profound Immortal, why hadn’t anyone asked them, the Taiyi Golden Immortals?

They secretly mused, next time an opportunity arises, they too shall achieve Nezha’s great feat!

As for Elder Brother? Since he’s fine, there’s no need for their concern.

Besides, there’s Big Sister and teacher!

This incident involving Zhao Gongming was quite significant, known throughout the Jie Sect’s leadership. The term ’Heavenly Creation’ holds special meaning for every being in the Primordial world.

Especially for those Innate Sacred Beings, calling Pangu ’Father God’ is understandably justified since they are considered extensions of Pangu’s life.

At this moment, even Duobao Daoist and the secluded Jin Ling Saint Mother came out, surrounding Zhao Gongming to inquire about the Heavenly Creation process. Old Zhao, being an honest man, detailed the procedure and his insights meticulously.

Most listened for entertainment, but Yunxiao and the four Inner Sect members, all Quasi-Saints, activated their Quasi-Saint Dao Fruits to deduce this process.

The result proved feasible.

Multiple deductions confirmed its feasibility.

The few of them exchanged glances upon opening their eyes, finding the same results. Even on the third deduction, they sensed significant benefits to cultivation.

Reaching their levels, taking another step is extremely difficult, making them simultaneously consider the feasibility.

Tongtian Sect Master, in the main hall of Biyou Palace, seeing his disciples planning Heavenly Creation, felt amused into anger.

Theoretically, Heavenly Creation is quite simple. Following Pangu’s method, you just exert force, leaving the rest to miracles.

Nezha had explained the same to Zhao Gongming.

Is the method correct? Absolutely.

Because that’s how Pangu God did it, creating the Primordial world, this method would be approved by the Daoist Ancestor, despite minor differences in details.

But is it really that simple?

Impossible!

This compares to fitting an elephant into a refrigerator in three steps. You say Heavenly Creation also takes three steps, and it’s technically flawless.

But do you possess Pangu God’s power which surpasses all, transcending the Three Thousand Great Dao?

Do you have Chaos Supreme Treasures to assist?

If you lack everything, there’s no way you could create heaven.

Duobao and others thinking advancing cultivation is feasible weren’t wrong, as ’Soldier Disintegration’ reincorporating with Primordial and Heavenly Dao would indeed advance further—in the end, you’ve ’harmonized’!

Tongtian Sect Master glanced at the outer heavens, somewhat angry. The Jie Sect disciples, despite heavy losses in this catastrophe, maintained core disciples well. The Heavenly Dao, seemingly thwarted by strength, resorted to deceit and trickery.

He wouldn’t dare to vent on the Daoist Ancestor Old Deng but could on others, so he casually drew a bamboo stick and whipped it thrice at the void.