Terrifying indeed.
Li Jing cried out and sucked in a sharp breath.
He began calculating his options, and soon made his choice.
Di Xin had appointed him commander of Chentang Pass. If he later followed his unfilial son Nezha in rebelling, people would surely condemn him for it.
Even if he gained a high position, he would still be reviled for generations.
By contrast, if he became a Marquis Wu personally appointed by Di Xin, his lifelong ambition of becoming a marquis and minister would be fulfilled. After that, whether he retired to cultivate or served the Human King, his future looked bright.
The Interception Sect had ten thousand immortals paying homage, and it supported the Shang Dynasty.
If Nezha became Zhao Gongming's disciple, he would be able to cultivate the Jade Pure Dao Method. And even Li Jing himself would receive the Interception Sect's teachings, giving him a chance to advance his cultivation.
"Nezha, why haven't you paid your respects to Senior Zhao Gongming and taken him as your master?"
Li Jing grabbed Nezha and pressed him down in front of Zhao Gongming.
Seeing this, Taiyi Zhenren glared furiously, his beard bristling. Rage and humiliation surged through him. He summoned the Nine Dragon Fire Cover, swung his Taiyi Fly Whisk, and attacked Zhao Gongming!
In an instant, killing intent and fighting spirit swept across the area.
Just as the two men began to fight, a Golden Phoenix ten thousand zhang tall descended from the ninth heaven and circled above Chentang Pass, conjuring all manner of wondrous visions.
"Nezha, whom would you like to take as your master?"
The Golden Phoenix spoke, her voice exceptionally clear.
Her aura had reached the realm of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
"Sister Golden Phoenix, Nezha missed you and Holy Mother Nuwa!"
"I'm willing