When Xiao Tian reached Chentang Pass, he discovered that Nezha had already spent two and a half years in his mother's womb. That was enough. He had arrived at just the right time.
Xiao Tian immediately used Dream Transference, one of the Seventy-Two Earthly Transformations, and began teaching Nezha to cultivate. Perfected Person Taiyi's disciple?
Not anymore. From this moment on, Nezha was his disciple. Xiao Tian did not care in the slightest about stealing a disciple from one of the Twelve Golden Immortals. This was hardly some great, immutable trend of fate. First come, first served.
His nominal master, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, had sent him down the mountain to gain experience without telling him exactly what to do. There was nothing objectionable or improper about Xiao Tian doing this.
After all, he was just a lowly Heavenly Immortal, the junior brother of the Twelve Golden Immortals. What ill intentions could he possibly have?
As for Shen Gongbao-heh, he would soon betray ChanJiao and join Jiejiao. He had already successfully wormed his way to Grand Preceptor Wen Zhong's side. With the power of the Measureless Calamity clinging to him, Grand Preceptor Wen would soon fall prey to it and find himself trusting him despite himself.
"Who are you?"
Little Nezha was the reincarnation of Spirit Pearl. By two and a half, he had already developed intelligence. He had been sleeping peacefully in his mother's belly, enjoying sweet dreams every day, when an old man appeared in one of them.
Xiao Tian currently sported a great white beard. His present reincarnation, born from the essence of the Essence Gourd Vine, was seventy-two years old. This appearance made it easier to coax children.
"Listen, child. From now on, I am your master. I will teach you cultivation diligently in your dreams.