A Saint Bestowed Treasures upon Shen Gongbao, Who Was Ordered to Build the Investiture Platform

Kunlun Mountain.

Inside the Jade Void Palace, on the cloud bed.

On the eternally unchanging, indifferent face of the Yuanshi Tianzun, there was neither sorrow nor joy.

He could sense that the once clear secrets of Heavenly Secrets in the human realm had now turned into a boiling pot of Chaos.

The aura of Killing Tribulation rose from Xiqi, threatening to stain the Thirty-Three Heavens red.

Ji Chang established a kingdom.

Shen Gongbao, this chess piece is well made.

The game of the Tribulation finally unfolded as he had envisioned.

He raised his hand and flicked his finger.

An invisible Imperial Edict instantly pierced through endless space, traversed billions of miles of mountains and rivers, and headed straight for Xiqi.

Shen Gongbao, who was discussing the grand plan to Campaign Against Shang with Ji Chang, suddenly froze.

A majestic yet indifferent thought resounded directly within his Primordial Spirit.

"Shen Gongbao, return to Kunlun immediately."

Ji Chang noticed his unusual behavior and quickly asked him.

"Prime Minister, is there something amiss?"

Shen Gongbao snapped out of his daze, suppressed the slight displeasure at being summoned so casually, and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Ji Chang.

"Your the King, my master Imperial Edict that I must return to the mountain."

"I'll be right back; it won't take long."

"The matter of Campaign Against Shang shall proceed according to the plan we previously discussed."

Upon hearing that it was Imperial Edict from the Saint, Ji Chang dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately rose to his feet.

"Since it is a summons from the Saint, Prime Minister, go quickly and do not keep the Saint waiting."

"Your subject takes his leave."

Shen Gongbao said no more, bid farewell to Ji Chang, and left the palace.

He made a hand seal, and his figure transformed into a streak of black light, flying straight towards the direction of Kunlun Mountain.

Why did Master summon me at this time?

Has there been any change in the plan to Campaign Against Shang?

Or... is there some more important task assigned to me?

Shen Gongbao's mind raced, but he dared not slow down in the slightest.

The celestial light emanated from it, impervious to all laws.

Shen Gongbao knelt respectfully on the ground, not daring to even raise his head.

"Disciple Shen Gongbao greets Master."

"Get up."

The voice of the Yuanshi Tianzun came from the cloud bed.

"Thank you, Master."

Shen Gongbao stood up, still keeping his head down, awaiting his master's instructions.

"You did a good job with the matter of Xiqi."

This seemingly innocuous compliment sent a chill down Shen Gonggongbao's spine.

"This is all due to the divine might of our master; this disciple dares not take credit for it."

Yuanshi Tianzun ignored his humble words and continued speaking to himself.

"With Ji Chang having established his state, the war against Campaign Against Shang officially began, and the Tribulation entered a new phase."

"There are some things I should pass on to you."

The Yuanshi Tianzun waved his sleeve.

Two Golden Light flew out from his sleeves and hovered in front of Shen Gongbao.

A scroll exuding an aura of mystery.

A short whip covered with countless runes, its entire body Xuanhuang.

Above the list, the three ancient Daoist characters "Investiture of the Gods" contained the ultimate truth of the Heavenly Dao. Just one glance at them caused Shen Gongbao's Primordial Spirit to feel a sharp pain.

That short whip exuded a chilling killing intent that would make even immortals and gods tremble.

"This is the Investiture of the Gods, and the God-Beating Whip."

Investiture of the Gods!

The God-Beating Whip!

Even with Shen Gongbao's deep cunning, he couldn't help but gasp in shock.

He finally saw with his own eyes these two supreme treasures that determined the course of this Tribulation and the Fate of countless immortals and gods!

"From this day forward, you shall wield the Investiture of the Gods God-Beating Whip."

"You shall return to Xiqi and oversee the construction of a Investiture Platform atop Mount Qi."

"On the day the platform is completed, the Investiture of the Gods will be hung on it."

"Those whose names are on the list will, after death, have their True Spirit drawn by the list and returned to it."

"This God-Beating Whip can strike anyone Investiture of the Gods. If anyone disobeys, you can use this whip to Heavenly Punishment."

Shen Gongbao's heart began to pound violently.

He wields the Investiture of the Gods and holds the God-Beating Whip.

Doesn't this mean that from today onwards, Shen Gongbao has become... the enforcer of this Investiture of the Gods Tribulation?

An unprecedented sense of power over him almost made him intoxicated.

Shen Gongbao suppressed his overwhelming joy and respectfully reached out to accept the two treasures.

"Disciple... Disciple obeys!"

"Disciple will certainly live up to Master's high expectations!"

"Hmm." Yuanshi Tianzun nodded. "This Investiture Platform is no ordinary object; its construction was not easy."

"I had already made arrangements for this matter."

"You may go to the Northern Sea and seek out a wandering soul."

"This man was named Bai Jian, the commander-in-chief of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan. He followed the Yellow Emperor in his campaign against Chi You, but unfortunately died in the Northern Sea. His soul was blocked by the sea and could not Reincarnation."

"I have already determined that he is destined for the Investiture Platform. You can subdue him and order him to oversee the construction of the Investiture Platform for you."

"After this is accomplished, he may be appointed as the head of the True God of Pure Blessings on the Investiture of the Gods."

Shen Gongbao's heart skipped a beat.

Master is indeed a master strategist; he even arranged for the supervisor to be chosen.

"Your disciple obeys."

Just as Shen Gongbao thought the matter was over and was preparing to take his leave, Yuanshi Tianzun spoke again.

The Yuanshi Tianzun spoke again.

"Your journey is long, and you are still short of a legworker."

As soon as the words were spoken, a strange roar was heard, and a divine beast that resembled a deer but had the tail of an ox, the hooves of a horse, the scales of a dragon, and four horns stepped out of the clouds and came to a gentle stop outside the main hall.

It was the mount of Yuanshi Tianzun, a mythical creature that Four-Not-Like.

"This is my mount, Four-Not-Like)."

"Today, I bestow upon you this gift, to serve you in your journey."

Shen Gongbao's eyes gleamed.

This is Primordial Wilderness era, a mount of Saint!

My master actually bestowed such a divine beast upon me?

It seems that I am a much more important piece than I thought.

"Disciple kowtows in gratitude to Master for his generous gift!"

"Go."

Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand.

"This disciple takes his leave!"

Shen Gongbao put away his Magic Treasure, then mounted the Four-Not-Like. The strange beast, understanding his intent, transformed into a streak of light and flew out of the Jade Void Palace in an instant, speeding towards the Northern Sea.

Northern Sea.

The north wind howls, the sea is as black as ink, and the sun never shines through the sky.

Shen Gongbao rode his Four-Not-Like and descended from the clouds.

Following the guidance of the Yuanshi Tianzun, he arrived at a place where yin energy gathered and spoke aloud.

"Shen Gongbao, a disciple of the Yuanshi Tianzun of the Clarify Sect, has come to guide the wandering soul Bai Jian of the Northern Sea by the Imperial Edict of the Saint!"

"Where is Bai Jian? Show yourself at once!"

The sound carried far and wide, and on the sea surface, towering waves immediately surged.

Whoosh!

The previously churning seawater suddenly parted.

A giant whirlpool formed on the surface of the sea.

Immediately afterwards, a phantom figure slowly rose from the center of the vortex.

It was a general wearing tattered armor; although it was only a spirit, one could still see his imposing stature and majesty in life.

But his face was etched with the marks of time and endless weariness.

Bai Jian.

He Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, and now he is a wandering soul in the Northern Sea.

He raised his head blankly, looking at the Daoist priest riding a divine beast and holding a divine whip in the air.

The oppressive aura emanating from the Saint made him instinctively want to kneel down.

"This humble general... Bai Jian."

"Greetings, Immortal Master."

Bai Jian's voice was hoarse and dry, like two pieces of rotten wood rubbing against each other.

"I wonder what orders the Immortal Master has summoned me for?"

Shen Gongbao looked at him and smiled calmly.

"This humble Clarify Sect Shen Gongbao the teachings."

"You have suffered here for many years; today, your time has come."

"Now, out of compassion, the Saint bestows upon you the method of liberation."

"I hereby order you to go to Xiqi to oversee the construction of the Investiture Platform. Upon its completion, you will be bestowed the title of True God of Pure Blessings, and shall enjoy eternal freedom."

"This humble general... this humble general is willing!"

Bai Jian was so excited that he trembled all over and bowed down to Shen Gongbao.

"This humble general is willing to serve the immortal like a dog or a horse for eternity!"

"Very good."

Shen Gongbao nodded in satisfaction.

"In that case, come with me."

Having subdued Bai Jian, Shen Gongbao was in high spirits. Riding his Four-Not-Like, he prepared to return to Xiqi.

However, just as they were halfway there, a monster suddenly jumped out from a high mountain below.

The monster was several meters tall, with a leopard's head and a human body. Its hands were as sharp as eagle claws, and two long fangs protruded from its mouth, making it look ferocious.

"Hey! You Daoist riding that strange beast, stop right there!"

"What kind of monster are you, daring to block my path?" Shen Gongbao raised an eyebrow.

Now that he possesses a powerful treasure and Saint's mount, he is at the height of his power and would never take such a wild demon seriously.

"I am Dragon-Bearded Tiger! You Daoist priest, that beast you're riding looks quite nice. Why don't you let me have it as my mount, and I'll spare your life!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Gongbao laughed in anger.

What a reckless and ignorant beast!

"You beast, since you insist on courting death, I shall grant your wish today!"

He sat motionless on the back of the Four-Not-Like, only slowly extending one hand.

Lightning surged within his palm.

"Fall!"

Boom!

A bolt of Jade Pure Divine Thunder suddenly exploded out of thin air, striking Dragon-Bearded Tiger precisely on the forehead.

"Aww--!"

With a scream, Dragon-Bearded Tiger unleashed a torrent of flying stones that plummeted out of control.

Its massive body was charred black by the Lightning, and it crashed heavily to the ground like a tattered sack, creating a large crater.

Before it could even struggle to its feet, Shen Gongbao had already ridden the Four-Not-Like to the edge of the pit.

A foot stepped on its head.

"Are you convinced?"

Shen Gongbao stood high above, Lightning crackling in his hand. If the monster dared to utter a single word of dissent, it would be reduced to ashes in the next instant.

Dragon-Bearded Tiger was stunned by the attack.

Having reigned supreme over Coiling Dragon Ridge for so many years, it had never seen such a formidable figure before.

The lightning bolt struck not only with excruciating pain, but also with a kind of suppression that came from the very soul.

That is the natural restraint of orthodox Mystic Gate thunder magic against evil spirits.

"I'm convinced! I'm convinced!"

"Great Immortal, spare me! Great Immortal, spare me!"

Dragon-Bearded Tiger lay on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly, shattering the rocks beneath him.

"I was blind and didn't recognize your great sage; I've offended you! Please, sage, don't kill me!"

"I don't want to die!"

Seeing this cowardly appearance, Shen Gongbao smiled contemptuously and withdrew his foot.

"It's easy to survive."

"I am Shen Gongbao, the Shen Gongbao the Clarify Sect. Now that the Great Zhou to Campaign Against Shang, it is precisely the time when we need capable men."

"Since you possess such brute strength, would you be willing to become my Taoism and serve as a military follower?"

"If you achieve merit in the future, I can also pass on the orthodox Daoist teachings to you, helping you to shed your demonic form."

Upon hearing that he could learn orthodox Daoist methods, Dragon-Bearded Tiger's eyes lit up instantly.

Although it was confused, it knew that its abilities were all due to its talent and that it had no cultivation methods; it was ultimately just a wild mountain spirit.

Although this Daoist priest is fierce, he uses lightning magic when he strikes, so he must be a powerful figure.

"Yes! Yes!"

"Master, please accept my bow!"

Dragon-Bearded Tiger was afraid that Shen Gongbao would go back on his word, so he ignored the excruciating pain in his body, got up and kowtowed repeatedly.

Shen Gongbao accepted the greeting without hesitation.

Get up.

"Pack your things, and come with me to Xiqi."

"Yes, Master!"

Dragon-Bearded Tiger wiped the black ash off his face and followed the Four-Not-Like with a trot.

With Bai Jian their laborer, and Dragon-Bearded Tiger as their henchman, they had a new way to make a living.

Shen Gongbao was extremely satisfied with his trip to Kunlun.

Kunlun Mountain.

Jade Void Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun sensed that Shen Gongbao had subdued Bai Jian and Dragon-Bearded Tiger, and that everything was under his control.

He slowly opened his eyes, his indifferent gaze piercing through endless time and space as he looked at the twelve disciples who were in seclusion.

The pieces are in place.

"Next, it's time to let Guangchengzi and the others experience the mortal world."