"Fellow Daoist, please stay your steps!"
When those words echoed beside Shi Yu's ears, he was honestly dazed, his thoughts churning.
So Shi Yu summoned his bonded spiritual treasure, the Cloud Void Water Fan, and turned around to give that fellow a swat, only to discover that it had all been a false alarm. He let out a long sigh of relief. Luckily, it wasn't a law-level jinx~
Otherwise, even if he didn't die today, he would at least lose a layer of skin~
At that moment, when Sanqing saw who had arrived, they went forward to greet her. The newcomer was none other than their fellow Xuanmen disciple Nuwa, along with her elder brother Fuxi.
"Fellow Daoist Nuwa and Fellow Daoist Fuxi, what brings you here?" Yuanshi asked.
"Thank you all for your help earlier. Without it, Nuwa wouldn't have secured a place on one of the meditation cushions. Would you be willing to visit Mount Buzhou for a chat, so we can show you our gratitude?"
A faint smile hung on Fuxi's face. If Shi Yu hadn't carried the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda and come to their rescue, it was still unknown who would have ended up with that meditation cushion.
Sanqing exchanged a glance. Taiqing nodded slightly and said, "Since that's the case, then we'll have to trouble you."
Everyone then set off for Mount Buzhou. Naturally, their means of transportation was once again Shi Yu, who had transformed into his true form as the Tai Xu Shui Yun He.
Along the way, the chaotic astral winds howled. However, under the protection of the Exquisite Pagoda, they successfully reached Mount Buzhou. It truly was the highest peak in the primordial world—its height was impossible to fathom.
The mountain was wreathed in thousands of auspicious clouds and illuminated by myriad rays of divine light. Nuwa led everyone to a cave dwelling. Inside were a stone table and stone stools, with the table covered in spiritual fruits. A stream formed from Three Lights Divine Water wound around the cave dwelling.
Just as everyone had taken their seats, a streak of Innate Immortal Divine Light suddenly surged up from the mountainside of Mount Buzhou, shooting straight into the sky. A dense aura of Qi of Creation spread through the air.
Fuxi's expression changed. "A spiritual treasure is being born. Judging by the signs, its quality is extraordinary!"
"Those two feathered birds are here!"
Tongtian rose and looked outside the cave dwelling. Two golden streams of light streaked across the sky, heading toward Mount Buzhou.
"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, let's go. Spiritual treasures belong to those with the affinity to obtain them!"
Everyone immediately followed Tongtian outside. When they reached the mountainside, they saw two Golden Crows flying over while crying out. Flames surged around their bodies, blazing with scorching heat like the sun itself.
"Hmph. Even the Golden Crows from the Sun Star have come to seize the treasure." Primordial Heavenly Venerate snorted coldly.
Shi Yu held the Cloud Void Water Fan and warily watched the Golden Crows. He then slowly retreated, placing himself in front of his masters and uncles to protect them.
When the Golden Crows descended onto the mountainside and transformed into human forms, they arrogantly swept their gazes over everyone.
"This treasure should belong to the two of us brothers," Tai Yi declared loudly.
"On what grounds?"
Tongtian stepped forward and challenged him. "This is Mount Buzhou, not your Sun Star."
"That's right, Fellow Daoist. You're absolutely right—it is Mount Buzhou!"
"But it doesn't seem to be your Kunlun Mountain, either!"
Di Jun smiled faintly and immediately turned the argument back on them, instantly defusing the situation.
The two sides stood on the verge of fighting, and the atmosphere grew tense in an instant. At that moment, Nuwa stepped forward and said softly:
"Everyone, wait. Don't act rashly. This treasure hasn't even emerged yet. We don't know what it looks like or what abilities it possesses. Hurting our harmony over an unknown object would hardly be wise."
"Besides, Mount Buzhou was formed from Great God Pangu's spine. Would it really be appropriate to fight here?"
"The spiritual treasure is about to emerge. It isn't suitable for us to remain locked in a stalemate here!" Fuxi's profound gaze turned toward the distant Innate Immortal Divine Light.
At that moment, the Immortal Divine Light had already transformed into seven colors, illuminating every direction.
Just then, a pair of enormous hands reached out from the cliffside and gripped the mountain tightly. Immediately afterward, a giant climbed up from below. Another giant followed close behind.
These giants were as immense as mountains, with biting Killing Intent swirling around them.
"Feathered bird, we meet again! Hahahaha!"
"Oh, Little Yu Zi, you're here too~"
The giants' voices were like thunder, shaking everyone's ears until they buzzed.
The newcomers were none other than the Twelve Ancestral Witches. They had taken the forms of Innate Dao Bodies rather than revealing their true forms.
The Witch Clan lived beneath Mount Buzhou, so naturally, they couldn't have missed the unusual phenomenon just now.
When enemies met, their eyes grew especially red. Upon seeing them, Tai Yi flew into a rage and said,
" You bunch of bastards ruined the opportunity my brother and I had. I was planning to settle accounts with you later, but this works out perfectly—you've delivered yourselves to my doorstep!"
"Tai Yi, calm down. This is their lair. When beneath another's roof, one has no choice but to bow one's head. We have plenty of time later. The spiritual treasure comes first."
Di Jun repeatedly tried to persuade him and finally managed to calm Tai Yi down. They could deal with the Witch Clan anytime, but there was no telling when another spiritual treasure would appear.
While they were locked in a standoff with the Twelve Ancestral Witches, many more Innate Beings arrived.
The Western Duo, Jieyin and Zhunti, appeared with flashes of golden light. Although they had already planned to return to the west, they were unwilling to miss such a grand event and quietly descended upon Mount Buzhou.
Great Immortal Zhen Yuan hurried over with his close friend Hong Yun. His steps were hurried, while Hong Yun's face was filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Once everyone reached the place where the spiritual treasure was located, they saw seven gourds of different colors hanging from a Gourd Vine. However, they had yet to mature.
"Tch~"
"I wondered what it was. So it's just a spiritual treasure. I thought it would be something impressive!"
Ancestor Witch Xuanming glanced at it and immediately lost interest. The Witch Clan specialized in refining their physical bodies rather than cultivating their primordial spirits.
To them, spiritual treasures were about as useful as a eunuch visiting a brothel.
Sanqing and the others gathered around the Gourd Vine, waiting for the gourds to mature.
With nothing else to do, Shi Yu glanced at the Ancestral Witches who were preparing to leave, then said to Taiqing,
"Master, the place we live in on Kunlun Mountain is too shabby. Now that our status has changed, I think it needs to be renovated."
"I'll go get some Heavenly materials and earthly treasures. Hehehe~"
After saying that, he flashed away toward the Ancestral Witches, leaving Sanqing and the others behind to wait.
"Second Brother, what do you think my senior nephew is going to do? Should I go take a look too, just in case those Witches bully him?"
"What are you going there for? Our task right now is to keep a close eye on the Gourd Vine and make sure those two bird-men don't get their hands on it!"
"True enough!"
"You two bird-men, let's see who these gourds end up belonging to!"
When Gou Mang, the Ancestor Witch of Wood, saw Shi Yu approaching, green light radiated from his hands. Trees burst through the ground and gathered into four mahjong tables.
"Now that's more like it~"
"Watch me wipe you all out today!"
The four of them formed a group and began playing mahjong. However, Houtu, the Ancestor Witch of Earth, was left alone, standing there with a baffled expression. What are my brothers and sisters doing?
After playing two rounds, Shi Yu noticed Houtu, who was wearing a goose-yellow Daoist robe.
"Senior, want to learn~"
"I'll teach you!"
Several days later, a strange fragrance drifted over. A purple-gold gourd matured first. Taiqing acted swiftly, summoning the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda and directly collecting the gourd inside.
"Eldest Brother, well done!"
"Hahahaha, as expected of Eldest Brother!"
Seeing his elder brother claim the first prize, Yuanshi nodded in satisfaction. Tongtian, meanwhile, raised his middle finger at Di Jun and Tai Yi.
Shi Yu heard the commotion and took the opportunity to glance over. Seeing Tongtian raising his middle finger, he was utterly speechless. Could I have played the future leader of the Interception Sect into ruin?
"Little Yu Zi, I drew this tile. Is it useful?"
Houtu, who had just taken Shi Yu's place at the table, stared at the tile in her hand with a confused expression. She clearly didn't understand it very well.
"East, South, West, North, Red, Green, White..."
"I self-drew Thirteen Orphans!!!"
"Holy crap, beginner's protection!"
Di Jiang, Zhu Jiuyin, and Qiangliang, who were sitting at the same table, stared wide-eyed at Houtu's explosive luck. Shi Yu smacked his lips as well. This luck was truly unmatched.
"Just because you're family doesn't mean you can settle your debts by writing them off. Record everything that's owed. Not a single Heavenly material or earthly treasure can be missing!"
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