HBWnovel Chapter 290 Conflict
Chapter 290 Conflict
Chapter 290 Conflict
The teachings are forever unified and enlightened, the ultimate truth is established with sincerity. Lin Fei is the twentieth generation disciple of the Jade Emperor Sect, belonging to the "Ming" generation. These two young disciples are disciples of the "Zhi" generation, the twenty-first generation. It seems that in the years since Lin Fei left the mountain, the Jade Emperor Sect has taken in another generation of disciples.
Time has passed, and things have changed. If Lin Fei were still on the mountain, these Daoist disciples of the Zhi generation would have to call him Uncle-Master.
“That’s right, we are the twenty-first generation disciples of the Jade Emperor Sect.” The young Daoist boy named Zhitian mustered his courage and answered, “Who exactly are you? Since you know this is Jade Emperor Sect territory, what brings you here?”
These two young Taoist boys are already Lin Fei's next generation of disciples, so Lin Fei naturally wouldn't lower himself to their level. He simply said, "Please inform the Sect Leader that Emperor Li Longyuan of the Southern Tang Dynasty has come to visit, and please make sure to meet him."
"What? You're the Emperor of Southern Tang?" The two young Taoist disciples' expressions changed upon hearing Lin Fei's identity. Since he was the Emperor of Southern Tang, it was no wonder he had made such a grand spectacle.
What they didn't know was that the Jade Emperor Sect and the Southern Tang government had always kept to themselves. So what was the purpose of the Southern Tang emperor's large-scale mobilization and his long journey here?
Since it was the emperor of the Southern Tang who had come in person, the two young Taoist boys naturally dared not be negligent. Zhi Tian said, "Wait here for a moment, I will go up the mountain to inform the True Man."
After saying that, he ran up Jade Emperor Mountain in a flash.
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"What? You mean the emperor of the Southern Tang Kingdom is waiting down the mountain?" On Jade Emperor Mountain, Abbot Yuanzhen of Xingzhi Temple nearly popped his eyes out when he heard the news.
Given Zhi Tian's status, he was certainly not qualified to meet the sect leader, so he could only report the matter to Yuan Zhen, the head of Xingzhi Temple, who was in charge of the sect's punishment rules.
"Yes, Grandmaster Uncle." Zhi Tian was startled by Yuan Zhen's appearance and quickly replied, "He said he is the emperor of the Southern Tang Kingdom and has brought a large army with him. He is currently waiting at the foot of Jade Emperor Mountain."
"Good, what a wretched creature! He's come here to show off to my Jade Emperor Sect!" Yuanzhen sneered, then suddenly stood up: "Since he dares to come, I will not let him leave unscathed!"
A cold glint flashed in Yuanzhen's eyes, startling Zhitian below, who shrank back and whispered, "Grandmaster Uncle, is that man really the Emperor of Southern Tang? Should we inform the Sect Leader first?"
"Notify the Sect Leader? That wretched creature, does he even deserve to see the Sect Leader?" Yuanzhen sneered, waving his hand and saying, "No need, I will personally go down the mountain and capture that wretched creature!"
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Lin Fei and his entourage waited at the foot of Jade Emperor Mountain. He had come only to rescue people and did not want to have a major conflict with the Jade Emperor Sect.
If he could successfully rescue the person from under the Demon-Subduing Tower, that would be the best outcome. Of course, if absolutely necessary, he wouldn't mind causing a scene at the Jade Emperor Sect.
To his surprise, Lin Fei, at the foot of the mountain, did not find anyone to greet him. Instead, he was met by a group of menacing Taoist priests. Among them, the leader was someone Lin Fei recognized all too well—it was Yuan Zhen, the abbot of Xingzhi Temple, one of the Eighteen Temples of the Jade Emperor.
The Taoists following behind Yuanzhen lined up in a row, confronting Lin Fei and his group, looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Your Majesty, should I order the Dragon Cavalry to deal with these Taoist priests?" the Dragon Cavalry commander asked in a low voice behind Lin Fei. It was clear to everyone that this group of Taoist priests had come with ill intentions.
"No need." Lin Fei waved his hand, clearly not taking Yuanzhen and the group of Taoists from Xingzhi Temple behind him seriously: "The main character hasn't even appeared yet, there's no need to make a big fuss here."
In the past, this group of Taoist priests from Xingzhi Temple, along with the temple's abbot Yuanzhen, would have completely cornered Lin Fei. Unfortunately, times have changed, and Lin Fei now clearly doesn't take these people seriously.
"So it's Uncle Yuanzhen." Lin Fei chuckled at Yuanzhen. "I didn't expect the Abbot of Xingzhi Temple to come down the mountain to greet you personally. I'm quite flattered."
Lin Fei was well aware that Yuanzhen had not come down the mountain to welcome him; he had only said that to annoy Yuanzhen.
As expected, Yuanzhen's expression turned ashen after hearing Lin Fei's words, as if he had swallowed a fly. He sneered and said, "You audacious wretch! You have long been expelled from the Jade Emperor Sect. What makes you think you can come to Jade Emperor Mountain now? Guards, seize this wretch! I will report to the Sect Leader before dealing with him!"
Back when Lin Fei was on Jade Emperor Mountain, Yuanzhen disliked him and made things difficult for him at every turn. If it weren't for his master Yuanyi protecting him, and the fact that the sect leader Yongcheng Zhenren was fair and impartial in his rewards and punishments, his days on Jade Emperor Mountain probably wouldn't have been so pleasant.
Now, Yuanzhen seems to still subconsciously regard Lin Fei as a disciple of Jade Emperor Mountain, displaying the prestige of the abbot of Xingzhi Temple, and is even willing to send people to capture Lin Fei at the slightest disagreement.
However, Yuanzhen forgot that times have changed. Lin Fei is now the emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. In terms of status alone, he can even be compared with the Jade Emperor Sect's leader, Master Yongcheng. How could he, a mere abbot of Xingzhi Temple, possibly deal with him?
No sooner had Yuanzhen finished speaking than the commander of the Longxiang Army behind Lin Fei shouted loudly, "How dare you be so disrespectful to His Majesty! Guards, seize this Taoist priest and await His Majesty's judgment!"
Under the command of their commander, thousands of Longxiang soldiers immediately surrounded the Taoist priests in front of them.
"There's no need for such a grand display. I didn't come to Jade Emperor Mountain to cause trouble." Lin Fei waved his hand, signaling the entire Longxiang Army behind him to retreat.
He changed the subject and continued, "However, I do have to teach such an impudent arrogance a lesson on behalf of the sect leader, lest he bring great enemies upon the Jade Emperor Sect in the future."
Lin Fei then instructed Du Qingmu behind him, "Elder Du, I'll trouble you to take action and give him a few slaps for me. Let him learn a lesson and know what he should and shouldn't say!"
Although Yuanzhen is despicable, he is still the master of a temple and a master of the Dharma Aspect realm. If an ordinary person were to make a move, or even myself, it would probably take a lot of effort to deal with this guy.
In order to establish his authority, Lin Fei had to finish off Yuan Zhen quickly, and the best candidate was undoubtedly Du Qingmu, a Grandmaster at the Celestial Realm.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Du Qingmu replied, stepping out from behind Lin Fei.