Chapter 78: Shadow Bead Tactics?
The sun is rising, a red sun slowly rises from the east, casting brilliant light.

In the distance, there are clouds and mists, and the mountains are undulating; in the near distance, there are gurgling waters and melodious birdsongs.

In this beautiful place with mountains and rivers, even the air is filled with a sense of unrestrained freshness and freedom.

Yang Ling has been through the secular world for a long time. During this time, he came to Chaoyang Valley, a paradise for cultivation isolated from the mundane world. He finally understood why those immortals and gods liked to go to the mountains.

It's really such a great feeling to be free and unrestrained.

No nine-to-five work, no daily necessities, no entanglements with fame and fortune...all you have is a free and easy life!

But Yang Ling was not envious.

He knew that this freedom was only an appearance.

In this primitive world where the strong prey on the weak, if a solitary immortal does not have strong strength and a powerful background, he is the easiest to be bullied.

The cave you worked so hard to build would be occupied by others, the immortal herbs you carefully cultivated would be picked by others, and if you were lucky enough to pick up a treasure, it would most likely attract powerful enemies to surround you...

Therefore, if you really want to be free, you must first have strong enough strength, or find a strong enough backer!

Just like Master Xuandu, that’s what freedom is!
Yang Ling sat cross-legged by the river, his hands hanging naturally on his knees, his eyes slightly closed, and released his soul into the red gourd above his head.

After long-term continuous rituals and refinements, more and more restrictions inside this spiritual treasure were marked with the imprint of his soul and were gradually taking on his shape.

"Puff~"

Water splashed on the surface of the river, and a big golden fish jumped out of the water, its scales sparkling with golden light in the sunlight.

Yang Ling suddenly opened his eyes, put away the Nine-Nine Soul Dispersing Gourd, and asked in a deep voice: "But is there any news?"

The Tianhai God General who had just descended from the clouds nodded repeatedly and said with joy: "Your Excellency, the Black Dog Immortal you brought with you is indeed quite capable, and he has already found the hiding place of Yuan Hong!
Marshal Tianpeng has already prepared his heavenly soldiers, and is waiting for your order to lay down a net to make it impossible for Yuan Hong to escape!"

Yang Ling nodded slightly and stood up, "Then what are you waiting for? Just as I instructed before, all of you should act silently and don't alert the target before setting up the trap!

Oh, and have some heavenly soldiers stand in front holding recording beads, and make sure to record the entire process of this arrest from every angle!"

"Yes!"

Although Tianhai God didn't understand why he had to use the Image-Retaining Pearl, he still nodded in agreement and rode a auspicious cloud into the sky.

……

Thousands of miles away, in a quiet mountain forest, ancient trees are towering, kingfishers are singing, faint light is flowing, and spiritual energy is lingering.

In a secret cave in the center of the forest, Yuan Hong was sitting cross-legged on a cushion, his hands forming seals, light flowing between his eyebrows, and traces of pure spiritual power flowing through his body, nourishing his soul.

In a corner of the cave, on a stone table, Jade Ding Zhenren was playing chess with Manjusri Taoist. Black and white pieces were intertwined on the chessboard, and murderous aura was everywhere.

Taoist Manjusri was holding a white piece and was about to make a move, but suddenly his expression changed and he threw the piece away casually.

"Oh no, there are a large number of heavenly soldiers and generals outside who are surrounding us."

"Crack~"

The chess pieces fell onto the board, making a crisp sound. A gleam of light flashed in Jade Ding Zhenren's eyes, and his brows slightly frowned, revealing a hint of confusion, "This place is very secretive, and I have set up several restrictions outside the door. How did those heavenly soldiers and generals find this place?"

Taoist Manjusri said thoughtfully: "It is said that the Lord of Heaven has a precious mirror that can see all the scenes in the three realms. Perhaps they found this place through this precious mirror."

"Wait a minute..." Jade Ding Zhenren released his divine consciousness to scan the surroundings, and said with a strange expression: "Why do these heavenly soldiers and generals seem to be different from before?"

Even as the two were talking, a series of nets had been quietly laid out.

This kind of precious treasure from heaven was sacrificed by many heavenly soldiers and generals. It not only covered the sky, but also blocked the earth below.

Once you are trapped in the web of heaven and earth, no matter how you ride the clouds and wind or shrink the distance, all will be useless.

If you want to leave, you have to break through the trap!

This is just a piece of cake for the two Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

But they soon discovered that the heavenly soldiers and generals rushing in the front were not holding swords, spears, or halberds, but fist-sized photo-taking beads.

"This is……"

Jade Ding Zhenren and Manjusri Taoist looked at each other and could see a hint of ominous premonition in each other's eyes.

They have special identities. If someone records evidence of them being with Yuan Hong, the wanted criminal who "made trouble in heaven", they would immediately be accused of being the mastermind behind the incident.

At that time, they could certainly make a fuss about Princess Yao Ji violating the heavenly rules, but God Haotian could also make a fuss about their conspiracy against the Heavenly Court.

In the end, both sides achieved an extreme one-for-one exchange!

No, it's one for twelve!
Because although the Heavenly Court couldn't do anything to them, if Lord Haotian used this as an excuse to go to Zixiao Palace and complain...

The consequences of that are chilling to think about!

Thinking of this, Taoist Manjusri glanced at Jade Ding Zhenren, and his gaze turned into a silent reminder - no evidence must be left behind!
Jade Ding Zhenren nodded slightly, looked at Yuan Hong who had just woken up and said: "These heavenly soldiers and generals are not good people. We brothers and sisters cannot show up to help you. You can only rely on yourself to find a way to break through."

At this time, Yuan Hong also sensed the arrival of the heavenly soldiers and generals. A fierce look appeared on his face, and he shouted coldly: "Don't worry, Immortal, these heavenly soldiers and generals can't stop me!"

As he spoke, he slowly stood up and said confidently: "Thanks to the help of the two immortals, I have now fully recovered. Moreover, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. My cultivation has reached a higher level, and I am only one step away from the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit!
What's more, I have the Eight-Nine Profound Art passed down to me by the immortal. All those heavenly soldiers and generals outside are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of me now!
This time I will use these heavenly soldiers and generals as whetstones to forge my golden immortal fruit!"

After saying that, he suddenly knelt on his knees, kowtowed three times to Jade Ding Zhenren, and said solemnly: "I will remember your great kindness and virtue in my heart! After I leave this time, I don't know if I will have the chance to see you again!

But I will never forget the immortal's teachings!
After I attain the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, I will go to the Heavenly Palace again and make public the fact that Princess Yaoji violated the Heavenly Law!"

Jade Ding nodded, looked at Yuan Hong and reminded him again: "Remember, don't say that this skill of yours was taught by me!"

Yuan Hong's expression dimmed slightly, and he nodded vigorously, saying, "Unless the Immortal agrees, I will never tell you even if I die!"

After saying that, he stood up suddenly, a heavy iron rod appeared in his hand, and he rushed out of the cave, looking at the heavenly soldiers and generals in all directions, and laughed loudly with heroic spirit:

"Your grandfather Yuan Hong is here, who will die first?"

(End of this chapter)