Can't Stand This Lousy Jie Sect Anymore

Chapter 270 First Hearing of the Land of Tender Love (Second Update Request for Subscription)


Early morning.

Golden dawn, bright and thorough, as the thin mist slowly dissolves.

Wisp by wisp, sunlight falls upon Xi Qi, refracted by dewdrops on the city walls into a rainbow-hued metropolis.

Before the broad divine temple in the city, a large group of solemn-faced men and women of the Zhou Clan line up in neat ranks, slowly advancing.

Leading them is a tall and valorous elderly man, holding the hand of a little boy about six or seven years old.

The boy is named Ji Chang.

The elderly man leading him is his grandfather, and also the patriarch of the entire Zhou Tribe, or perhaps one could call him the monarch!

Despite his youth, Ji Chang's eyes are bright and spirited, his face, like the others, carries a solemn air.

At such a young age, he already understands much, and is well aware that today is a very important day—his grandfather will offer sacrifices to Heaven and Earth and the ancestors, and to announce to everyone his father, Ji Li, as the new patriarch of the Zhou Tribe.

It is worth mentioning that his father has two older brothers named Tai Bo and Zhong Yong.

According to tradition, the position of patriarch ought to have passed to Tai Bo.

However, their grandfather is extremely fond of him, and wishes for him to inherit the throne. To enable Ji Li and Ji Chang to become the monarchs of the Zhou Tribe, he did not hesitate to make Tai Bo and Zhong Yong "disappear like Jingman tribesmen, tattooed and with shorn hair"!

It sounds complicated, but in reality, it's quite simple.

Basically, the eldest and second brothers were exiled, and the position of the Zhou Tribe's leader was passed to the third brother.

This maneuver was not because the third brother was exceptionally wise and valiant, but because the old patriarch established Ji Li as the new patriarch due to the "Saint Rui" son he had!

Phoenix Calling from Qishan, a divine child descended from the heavens!

The scene of that day forever remains unforgettable to the majority within Xi Qi City.

The commoners who witnessed the "Golden Phoenix Spreading Wings" vision on that day now look towards Ji Chang with eyes full of expectation, incredibly fervent.

Among the crowd stands a middle-aged man with a very ordinary appearance.

He quietly observes his surroundings, as if he is just a passerby, unrelated to everything happening here.

If Yu Yuan were here, he would recognize this middle-aged man as Master Xuan Du, the preeminent disciple of the Human Sect.

His journey through the Primordial Continent primarily aimed for Xi Qi.

But as soon as he arrived in Xi Qi from Linhuan Pass, a faint sense of disappointment emerged in his heart.

Although Xi Qi also exhibited a vigorous and rapidly developing scene, it differed greatly from Linhuan Pass.

The biggest difference lies in the manner of development.

Linhuan Pass develops itself, expanding through improvements in agriculture, animal husbandry, and so forth; while Xi Qi is expanding through marriage with the nobility of the Great Shang, the Ren Family, actively absorbing the culture of the Great Shang, strengthening ties while continuously expanding military might—conquering the tribes such as the Xiluo Gui Rong, She Wu Rong, Shi Hu Rong, and Yi Tu Rong, and drawing nourishment from the outside to gradually bolster itself.

It is yet to be said which development mode is superior, but deep down, Master Xuan Du prefers Linhuan Pass a little more.

Because the development of Linhuan Pass comes from creation, not plunder!

Its development path could be replicated throughout the Southern Continent and even the entire Primordial Continent!

However, Xi Qi's development pattern clearly lacks this characteristic.

But why did the Grandmaster initially suggest that he come to Xi Qi? Could it be that he foresaw the future where Shang would overthrow Zhou?

This is a bit troublesome.

While pondering, his brows slightly furrowed, as a profound and mysterious premonition suddenly emerged in his heart.

Master Xuan Du sighed softly, a hint of enlightenment rising in his mind, muttering to himself: 'So, the ten-year period has come. It is time for the exchange of the Investiture of the Gods and the Divine Beating Whip between the Jie Sect and the Western Sect...

But why should I witness such an event?

Isn't the Human Sect not involved in the Investiture of the Gods, yet it seems I am still deeply mired in it!

Tsk, had I known this, I might as well have taken charge of this matter from the start!'

Master Xuan Du mused to himself internally, glancing at the "Saint Rui" youth walking at the front of the procession, then simply took a step forward and appeared outside Xi Qi City.

Then, he leisurely took a few steps and drifted westward…

Kunlun Mountain.

Inside the Yuxu Palace, auspicious clouds drift, with countless rays of dawn light, untainted by a speck of dust, pristine and flawless.

Yuanshi Tianzun, seated on a cloud bed, emits boundless light.

"Salutations, Grandmaster Saint!"

"Salutations, Esteemed Master Grandmaster!"

Vice Sect Hierarch Randeng Daoist and Nanji Immortal approach the Saint's seat, bowing respectfully with due ceremony.

"No need for such formalities."

Yuanshi Tianzun's gaze shifts towards the two, and speaks indifferently: "Have you managed to take care of everything I assigned to you?"

Randeng Daoist hesitated briefly, then said in a deep voice: "Your disciple here went to the Netherworld Blood Sea intending to have a good discussion with the Sect Hierarch of Ming River, but who would have thought that he was obstinate and unruly, refusing even to meet!"

"However, I have discovered traces of the Western Sect disciple Ksitigarbha in the Netherworld Blood Sea. It's highly likely that Ming River has colluded with the Western Sect!"

Primordial Venerate Yuanshi Tianzun pondered for a moment before slowly nodding and saying, "If he has truly reached some understanding with the Western Sect, it might not necessarily be a bad thing for the current situation!"

"The meaning of the Master...?" The Randeng Taoist revealed a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Yuanshi Tianzun said indifferently, "Just as you said earlier, Ming River is rebellious and difficult to tame. Unless he is utterly desperate, how could he possibly ally with the Western Sect?

Yet who in this world could force him into such a situation where he needs to rely on the power of the Western Sect?"

Hearing this, the Randeng Taoist's eyes brightened slightly. "I have also heard about something in the Netherworld Blood Sea! Previously, Jie Sect's Duobao, Golden Spirit, and Zhao Gongming had collectively reached the Netherworld Blood Sea and fought fiercely with Ming River... It is said that in the end, they even resorted to using the Qingping Sword!"

At this point, he breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "It seems his collusion with the Western Sect should also be aimed at opposing the Jie Sect!"

Nanji Immortal, who was beside him, nodded in agreement, "The Jie Sect disciples are reckless in their conduct, and many Immortal Gods in Primordial fear their might and dare not speak out. Yet given the chance to retaliate, they immediately leap forward to take a fierce bite!"

"Indeed." The Randeng Taoist smiled and said, "Although the Jie Sect is currently powerful, it is already riddled with countless sores and surrounded by enemies, just waiting for someone to deliver a head-on blow. Once that happens, all parties will respond to the wind and rise up to attack it!"

"Do not rejoice too soon," Yuanshi Tianzun looked at them and said indifferently, "The Jie Sect, known for having 'tens of thousands of Immortals attending its court', cannot be dismantled overnight. You all must not be careless... Furthermore, the matter of exchanging the Investiture of the Gods list shall be entrusted to the two of you to handle together.

Remember!

At least one of the Investiture of the Gods list and the Divine Beating Whip must be preserved; under no circumstances should both fall into the hands of the Jie Sect!"

The Randeng Taoist and Nanji Immortal nodded solemnly, "We will follow the Master's (Venerable Teacher's) commands attentively."

...

After giving instructions to Wen Zhong, Yu Yuan rode the Golden-eyed Five Clouds Camel to the Western Continent.

Though the Western Continent had already been barren before the disintegration of the Primordial Continent, it was still far more prosperous than the Northern Continent.

Likewise, many of the Human Race prospered here, although their numbers were far less than those in the Southern Continent.

This was Yu Yuan's first visit to the Western Continent, and with some time before the Ginsengfruit meeting, he allowed the Golden-eyed Five Clouds Camel to withdraw its Tunneling Light divine skill and to walk slowly on the ground.

After traveling for several days, he found that most humans here worshipped the Western Sect, from the two Saints down to the Dharma Protector Vajras, all were worshipped, whereas the Human Race's own Three Emperors and Five Emperors, and even the Holy Mother Nuwa, were rarely venerated.

"Truly worthy of being the Western Sect's stronghold."

Yu Yuan sighed and suddenly felt a slight movement in his heart.

He looked up towards the sky and saw a burly man riding a Water Avoiding Golden-Eyed Beast speed away like a whirlwind.

"Isn't that the Great Strength Demon King?"

Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised to encounter an "acquaintance" in the Western Continent.

How did he go from the Northern Continent to the Western Continent?

And what's the rush at this moment?

Yu Yuan couldn't help but be curious, and since there was still plenty of time, he spurred the Golden-eyed Five Clouds Camel and followed stealthily, transforming into a Golden Light Cloud.

The Great Strength Demon King's cultivation was not particularly profound, a result perhaps of the poor cultivation environment in the Northern Continent.

Even though he had sworn brotherhood with Wuzhi Qi years ago, with Wuzhi Qi having achieved Daluo Dao Fruit, he was still just a Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm Demon King.

Yu Yuan followed quietly behind him, and they soon arrived at the entrance to a Grotto Heaven.

This Grotto Heaven entrance was located within a peach blossom forest, where blossoms were in full bloom, covering the mountains and plains in a sea of pink like a gossamer veil over the terrain.

The Bull Demon King seemed familiar with the place, skillfully tying the Water Avoiding Golden-Eyed Beast in the peach blossom forest before vanishing into the Grotto Heaven.

Yu Yuan noticed there were many mounts of all shapes and kinds within the forest, and some low-level, good-looking little demons were seen tending to these mounts.

Seeing this, Yu Yuan's curiosity intensified about what kind of place lay within the Grotto Heaven.

Without hesitation, he imitated the Great Strength Demon King and swaggered into the peach blossom forest on his Golden-eyed Five Clouds Camel. A little demon immediately came forward to lead his mount, bowing respectfully, "We welcome the Immortal's visit to the Tender Land!"

Tender Land?

Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow, it seemed to be the name of the Grotto Heaven.

He glanced at the little demon with a face full of flattery and anticipation, vaguely guessing the nature of this place.

"Lead the way ahead!"

Yu Yuan threw a bar of Earth Silver to the little demon, who immediately showed shock and elation, his flattering expression growing even thicker.

"Please come in, Immortal!" The little demon bowed and led the way, saying in a fawning tone, "Is this your first visit to our Tender Land, Immortal? With your generous patronage, if you had visited before, I would never forget!"

Yu Yuan grunted noncommittally.

Seeing that his flattery had not worked, the little demon hastily changed his approach, respectfully saying, "Allow me to introduce, our Tender Land has the most auspicious and beautiful fairy maidens of the entire Western Continent!

Once you visit, Immortal, the experience will surely make you long to return!

The Great Demon King who just went in, he's been here multiple times. Not long ago, he even spent thousands of Earth Silver just for a glimpse of the foremost beauty of our Tender Land..."

As expected!

Yu Yuan's mind stirred, knowing his guess was right.

This Tender Land was indeed a den of debauchery!

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