Chapter 179: Senior Brother Has Betrayed the Church!
In the misty clouds, Shen Gongbao's heart was beating as fast as a drum. He felt that his fate was like a sword hanging over his head, which could fall at any time.

His legs trembled involuntarily. He was in the clouds and his vision was obscured. He could only rely on his ears to judge the situation outside.

The only thing that echoed in his ears was the deafening thunder and the screams of the two Taiyi Golden Immortals. He could even feel the power of the thunder, the desperate force that made his bones tremble.

He had no idea what the two originally majestic Taiyi Golden Immortals had become. He only knew that the thunder might fall on his head at any time.

Time passed slowly in his agony, and the surroundings became quiet. There was no more roaring of the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, nor the screams of the Taiyi Golden Immortal...

Shen Gongbao didn't dare to move, for he was afraid that his every move would attract Yang Ling's attention and he would become the next target to be hit by the thunder.

He was not sure if the silence at this moment was the calm before the storm.

However, to his surprise, the clouds around him began to gradually dissipate and the light slowly became brighter.

Shen Gongbao slowly opened his eyes, and saw the blue sky and white sun, and the bright world appeared before his eyes again.

An indescribable joy suddenly surged in his heart, as if he had been reborn.

He glanced around and, as expected, the two Taiyi Golden Immortals, Lu Yue and Ma Yuan, had disappeared.

Above the thick sea of ​​clouds, there is only a black dragon hiding tightly in the clouds, with only a huge dragon head showing.

At this moment, Yang Ling was standing on the dragon head, holding a glittering colored glass vase in his hand, as if he was about to take back the formation he had set up before.

Shen Gongbao let out a long breath and felt like he had walked back from the gates of hell.

Thinking of this, he hurried forward and bowed to Yang Ling with a flattering smile on his face, "Thank you for showing mercy, fellow Taoist. Shen Gongbao would like to thank you."

Yang Ling glanced at him and said calmly: "Although you are suspected of sowing discord, your hands are not stained with the blood of the human race. I will spare your life this time... I hope you will take care of yourself and don't forget your origins."

Shen Gongbao was slightly stunned. He originally thought that the reason he was able to escape today was entirely because Yang Ling did not take him seriously.

Now after hearing what Yang Ling said, I realized that it was mainly because his hands were not stained with human blood!

I'm not jealous. Shen Gongbao is also from the human race.

Shen's name was Bao, and Gong was a respectful title.

For example, the Northern Marquis Chonghouhu, Chong is the surname, Hu is the name, and Hou refers to the marquis; the Western Marquis Jichang is also often called Jibochang.

Although he has only been a disciple of the Chan Sect for a short time, he has actually been practicing Taoism for thousands of years and has already entered the realm of Xuanxian.

Of course, this level of skill is not enough in front of Yang Ling.

Just as Shen Gongbao breathed a sigh of relief and was about to retreat from this danger-filled sky, a cloud floated over from afar.

Above the clouds stood an old man with a sage-like demeanor. He had a deep gaze and a worried expression. It was Jiang Ziya.

"Brother, did you win?"

Before Jiang Ziya's men arrived, the voice had already been heard from afar.

Yang Ling nodded slightly and said calmly: "The culprit Lu Yue and the cannibalistic Ma Yuan have both been executed."

Jiang Ziya's brows relaxed and he said happily, "That's great!"

Shen Gongbao heard the conversation between the two and was greatly surprised.

He didn't expect that Jiang Ziya would appear here, and it seemed that he had a close relationship with Yang Ling.

He hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Brother Jiang Ziya, why are you here?"

Jiang Ziya turned his head and saw Shen Gongbao riding a black tiger. He raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he was also surprised by his appearance: "Junior Brother Shen Gongbao, why are you here?"

Although Shen Gongbao had practiced for a thousand years, he joined the Chan sect later than Jiang Ziya, so he could only be addressed as senior brother.

Hearing Jiang Ziya's question, Shen Gongbao smiled awkwardly and pretended to glance at Yang Ling casually. Seeing that Yang Ling had no intention of exposing him, he laughed it off and said perfunctorily, "I was just passing by and happened to see someone fighting, so I came over to take a look..."

"Brother, shouldn't you be going to Xiqi to enjoy the wealth and luxury of the world? Why are you here?"

There was a hint of inquiry in Shen Gongbao's tone. He looked back and forth between Jiang Ziya and Yang Ling. The more he looked, the more he felt something was wrong.

Jiang Ziya heard his question and said calmly, "I am devoted to Taoism and have no interest in worldly wealth. Now I am following Senior Brother Yang Ling to comprehend the Tao of the Immortal Realm."

Hearing this, Shen Gongbao was secretly surprised.

He knew what kind of mission Jiang Ziya was carrying out, and was extremely jealous of it. He felt that his master was biased. He didn't expect that Jiang Ziya didn't even plan to go to Xiqi!
The surprise in Shen Gongbao's heart was like a raging sea, difficult to calm down, but he did not dare to show too much emotion on his face. He just forced a smile and nodded.

Jiang Ziya seemed not to notice his gaze, and reported to Yang Ling on the placement of the children, saying that most of the children had been properly arranged.

Yang Ling nodded, a satisfied look on his face, and said, "Thank you for your hard work. It can be considered a good deed for us to have a stable home for these children."

After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Shen Gongbao, and then said, "You two brothers haven't seen each other for a long time. You should have a lot to talk about. I won't bother you."

The next moment, he moved slightly and disappeared into the layers of clouds riding on the black dragon.

Shen Gongbao looked at Yang Ling's departing back, and finally he was relieved. He turned to look at Jiang Ziya, trying to make his tone sound calm and natural: "Brother, it seems that you have a close relationship with this young Zen master of the Human Sect."

Jiang Ziya smiled slightly, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes, but he did not answer the question. He just said lightly: "Brother, why did you come to this world instead of staying in Kunlun Mountain?"

"Come out and take a walk."

Shen Gongbao laughed, and the smile on his face seemed a little forced.

Afterwards, the two brothers looked at each other in silence.

Shen Gongbao felt a little embarrassed, and hurriedly bowed, saying in an anxious voice: "Brother, I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave now."

Jiang Ziya looked at him, with a barely perceptible light flashing in his eyes, but he said nothing more, just nodded slightly: "Junior brother, be careful on the road."

Shen Gongbao did not stay any longer. He turned around and jumped onto the back of the black-spotted tiger that had been waiting for a long time. After waving goodbye, he flew into the clouds and headed towards Kunlun Mountain.

He was in a complicated mood at the moment, and he needed to think carefully about what he had seen and heard today.

Jiang Ziya watched Shen Gongbao leave until his figure disappeared into the clouds, then he withdrew his gaze, and the expression on his face changed slightly in a strange way.

He seemed to be thinking about something, but in the end he didn't say anything. He just sighed softly and turned around to continue dealing with the matters at hand.

At the same time, Shen Gongbao was riding a black-spotted tiger, shuttling through the sea of ​​clouds, with mixed feelings in his heart.

He was shocked by Yang Ling's strength, puzzled by Jiang Ziya's choice, and confused about his own future.

But he knew that at this moment he needed to return to Kunlun Mountain, return to his master's sect, and report what he had seen and heard to his master. The black-spotted tiger was galloping in the clouds at an extremely fast speed.

Shen Gongbao closed his eyes and let the black-spotted tiger carry him flying.

After traveling day and night for about half a month, Shen Gongbao finally saw the outline of Kunlun Mountain.

The majestic mountains are like a giant dragon winding between heaven and earth, with towering peaks and ridges rising into the clouds, as if they were a bridge connecting heaven and earth. The mountains are full of spiritual energy, with exotic flowers and plants everywhere, and rare birds and animals flying through the forest.

The top of Kunlun Mountain is Qilin Cliff, which is also the place where the Taoist sage Yuanshi Tianzun of the Chan school is located.

The cliffs are steep and shrouded in clouds and mist, like the door to a fairyland. The cliffs are like a unicorn, with its head held high and its stone patterns mottled, like the scales of a mythical beast.

Green pines stand upright on the cliff, with twisted branches, like divine soldiers guarding the fairyland. When the wind blows, the pine waves are like tides, accompanied by the long cries of cranes, echoing in the empty valley, making it even more mysterious.

Below the cliff, the sea of ​​clouds is surging and the white waves are surging, as if the water of Tianchi Lake never stops flowing all year round.

In the clouds and mist, immortal figures appear and disappear, some holding whisks, some carrying immortal swords, as if they are isolated from the world, separated from the immortals and mortals.

When he got closer, Shen Gongbao discovered that those immortal shadows were none other than the five golden immortals of the orthodox teaching: Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Huanglong Taoist, Taiyi Zhenren and Qingxu Daode Zhenjun.

Shen Gongbao stepped lightly onto Qilin Cliff, looked at Guangchengzi, Chijingzi and others, bowed, and said respectfully: "Shen Gongbao greets all the brothers."

"No need to be so polite." Guangchengzi nodded as a return gesture.

Several other senior brothers also nodded slightly to Shen Gongbao.

Because Shen Gongbao joined the sect late, they were not very familiar with this junior fellow apprentice. They only knew that he, like Jiang Ziya, was specially accepted as a disciple by the master.

At this time, Guang Chengzi asked curiously: "Shen Gongbao, didn't you go to the East China Sea to visit friends? How come you came back so soon?"

Shen Gongbao opened his mouth and was about to answer, but he found that there were two teenagers standing behind Guangchengzi.

They were dressed elegantly and had extraordinary temperament, obviously they were of noble birth.

"Are these two...?"

Guang Chengzi smiled slightly and introduced them: "They are the two sons of King Di Xin of Shang, named Yin Jiao and Yin Hong respectively. They have now been accepted as disciples by me and your Senior Brother Chi Jingzi."

"So they are two nephews."

Shen Gongbao nodded, not really caring about it. He looked at Guangchengzi and said in a deep voice, "Brother, my trip to the East China Sea was originally peaceful, but on the way back, I encountered a big event."

"What's the big deal?" Chi Jingzi also came over with a frown.

Shen Gongbao looked around and lowered his voice: "Brother Jiang Ziya, he...he is going to betray our Chan Sect."

This sentence was like a thunderclap, causing Guangchengzi, Chijingzi and other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect to change their expressions suddenly.

"What did you say?!"

"Stop talking nonsense. How could Junior Brother Ziya have such an idea?"

"Shen Gongbao, do you know what you are talking about?"

"..."

Guangchengzi and others glared at Shen Gongbao.

Shen Gongbao looked solemn, having already expected this result.

At that moment, he briefly recounted his trip to the East China Sea, and then turned to what he saw and heard at Jingshui Pass, as well as his conversations with Yang Ling and Jiang Ziya, telling them all in detail.

He said sincerely, "If I wasn't worried about being discovered by Yang Ling, I would definitely record it with the Image Pearl... But I really didn't lie about this matter, I hope you brothers will understand."

Hearing Shen Gongbao's sincere words, Guangchengzi and Chijingzi looked at each other. They really didn't believe Shen Gongbao.

But this is a matter of great importance to the teachings of Buddhism and no mistakes can be allowed.

"This matter is serious." Guang Chengzi said in a deep voice, "We should report to our master right away."

Chi Jingzi nodded in agreement.

Huang Long Zhenren also said: "What are we waiting for? Let's go to Yuxu Palace now!"

The group arrived outside Yuxu Palace, with different expressions, but all of them were a bit solemn. Guangchengzi stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said in a steady voice: "Disciples and others wish to see Master."

Soon, the gate of Yuxu Palace slowly opened, and a white crane boy came out with a respectful smile on his face: "The master has already known, everyone please follow me."

Everyone followed the White Crane Boy into the palace, walked through layers of cloud ladders, crossed the long jade steps, and finally arrived in front of a magnificent hall.

In the hall, incense smoke curled around the air and celestial music played in the background. Sitting cross-legged on a cloud bed was an old man with a Taoist and immortal demeanor. He was none other than Yuanshi Tianzun.

Shen Gongbao and the others entered the hall, knelt down and said in unison: "Disciples greet our Master."

Yuanshi Tianzun opened his eyes, his eyes like torches, swept over the crowd, and said in a calm and majestic voice: "Get up, what's so urgent?"

Guang Chengzi stood up first and bowed, saying, "Master, we disciples have something important to report. According to Shen Gongbao, Junior Brother Jiang Ziya seems to have disobeyed Master's orders and refused to go to Xiqi. He also has a close relationship with Yang Ling from the Human Cult. I'm afraid he might have betrayed the Chan Cult."

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly and said slowly: "Baihe, go and call Randeng and Nanji to come over."

"Here!"

Bai He retreated respectfully and soon came back with two figures.

One is the Immortal of the South Pole, who is bald, kind-faced, and holding a cane in his hand; the other is the Taoist Master Ran Deng, who is not good-looking, has gray hair, deep eyes, and is wearing a Taoist robe.

"Master." They both bowed at the same time.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded, his eyes fell on Nanji Xianweng: "Nanji, Jiang Ziya will be taken care of by you after he goes up the mountain. You know Ziya best. What do you think about this matter?"

Nan Ji Xian Weng pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Master, Junior Brother Zi Ya has always been loyal and righteous. Although he is indeed devoted to Taoism, it is unlikely that he will betray the Chan Sect because of this.

If this is really as Shen Gongbao said, it is really hard to believe. "

Yuanshi Tianzun was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "This matter is of great importance. Nanji, you should go to Nanshanbuzhou in person and find out what his plan is."

Nanji Xianweng respectfully responded: "Disciple will obey the master's order."

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(End of this chapter)