Humans in the primordial world, inscribing the Way of Heaven!

Chapter 17 [The Water Official Emperor's Voluntary Surrender]

"It's boring!"

Wuzhiqi glanced at Guanyin Bodhisattva, then at the National Preceptor Wang Bodhisattva, and laughed, "You Buddhist sects are truly shameless! One of you wields a magic weapon that can restrain me, while the other acts so righteously!"

He wasn't stupid; he could naturally see that although the Buddhist monks were led by the National Preceptor King Bodhisattva, it was Guanyin who actually made the move.

Just now, the National Preceptor King Bodhisattva took the lead and expressed his intention to guide Wuzhiqi to enlightenment.

Wuzhiqi naturally disregarded this. He thought of the voice he had just heard and immediately looked at Li Jing, who was holding the pagoda: "Hey you holding the pagoda, can you ask the Jade Emperor for me what official position he would give me if I were to pledge allegiance to the Heavenly Court and become a member of the Heavenly Court?"

"what?"

Li Jing was greatly surprised upon hearing this.

He never expected that Wuzhiqi, who had been so aggressive just moments before, would actually want to pledge allegiance to the Heavenly Court.
Why were you playing so enthusiastically before?
"How dare you!"

Upon hearing this, the National Preceptor Wang Bodhisattva was furious: "You wicked monkey, you have committed countless evils and still want to join the Heavenly Court? That's just wishful thinking! Today, I will rid you of this scourge on behalf of the Great Heavenly Venerable!"

He came here this time hoping to show off his merit in suppressing Wuzhiqi in front of Buddha. However, if Wuzhiqi joins the Heavenly Court, it will not be a good thing for their Buddhist sect!

"Yo!"

"You're in a hurry!"

Wuzhiqi was also someone who could infuriate people to no end, and immediately sneered, "Just now, didn't you want to invite me to become a protector of Buddhism? Why did your attitude change when I wanted to join the Heavenly Court?"

"court death!"

The Grand Preceptor, Wang Pusa, was furious and immediately attacked. Endless Buddhist light manifested, transforming into a gigantic palm that covered the sky, and fiercely suppressed Wuzhiqi.

【Demon-Subduing Great Hand Seal】

Golden Buddhist light blotted out the sky, and endless Zen chants resounded in the void. Stars shifted and celestial bodies moved in his palm, as if a sea of ​​stars was pressing down.

While the power of the National Preceptor King Bodhisattva may not be as great as that of Bodhisattvas like Guanyin and Samantabhadra, he is still among the top Bodhisattvas in Buddhism.

Otherwise, the Buddha would not have allowed him to lead the suppression of Wuzhiqi...

……

However, Wuzhiqi was no pushover.

The Water Element Dao was suppressed by Guanyin Bodhisattva's Jade Bottle, so he engaged in close combat. His golden blood and qi soared into the sky, and as he swung his iron rod, the void shattered in an instant. The palm print of the National Preceptor Bodhisattva was also destroyed, and endless divine power erupted, transforming into an ultimate intent of destruction.

Wuzhiqi's greatest reliance, though it is the Dao of Water, is also his physical body, which is extremely strong. In this world, he can be called a saint in terms of physical body. Otherwise, why would Yu the Great leave behind a hidden danger?
"You can not!"

Wuzhiqi, feeling confident and fearless, sneered, "With this little strength, you dare to show off in front of me?"

He was able to see into people's hearts, so he deliberately provoked the National Preceptor Wang Pusa. The National Preceptor Wang Pusa was eager to make a contribution, but he unconsciously developed anger. In an instant, he found a flaw in Wang Pusa's defenses.

The two instantly engaged in a fierce battle.

Samantabhadra and Manjushri wanted to step forward to help, but were stopped by the National Preceptor King Bodhisattva!
Now that things have come to this, if he cannot personally suppress Wuzhiqi, how will he stand in the eyes of Buddhism and all living beings in the Three Realms in the future?
Meanwhile, in the Lingxiao Palace in the Ninth Heaven, a heated discussion was also taking place, the reason being Wuzhiqi's words.

The Jade Emperor's gaze swept over the gods of Heaven, and he slowly spoke, "My beloved ministers, what do you think? Should we offer Wuzhiqi a pardon?"

Upon hearing this, Venus immediately said, "That Wuzhiqi possesses extraordinary abilities. Even Yu the Great had to summon many immortals and gods to suppress him! Now that he has the intention to submit, if he can be used by the Heavenly Court, it would be a blessing for all beings in the Three Realms!"

"Your Majesty, this old minister believes that there is great potential in granting amnesty to Wuzhiqi!"

When Venus spoke, the other immortals and gods fell silent. In the Heavenly Court, who did not know that Venus was a close advisor to the Jade Emperor?
This old man's strength might not be top-tier, but he was exceptionally adept at discerning the emperor's intentions; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he could read the emperor's mind. His very words revealed that the Jade Emperor had indeed considered granting him amnesty!
All the immortals and gods quickly echoed this sentiment.

after all……

Without offering amnesty, it would be difficult for Li Jing and others to suppress Wuzhiqi, unless they asked Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun and Zhenwu Dadi to intervene...

However, if they were granted amnesty, it would add a top-tier combatant to the Heavenly Court.

Besides, it would also enhance the prestige of the Heavenly Court and save face for Buddhism. From any perspective, granting Wuzhiqi amnesty would be entirely beneficial.

Of course, Wuzhiqi is untamed and wild. Even if he joins the Heavenly Court, a powerful deity will be needed to suppress him and make him more cautious.

"Ok!"

The Jade Emperor nodded in satisfaction: "Issue my decree: since Wuzhiqi is willing to surrender to the Heavenly Court, I am also willing to pardon his previous sins! Not only that, I also bestow upon him the title of Water Official Emperor, subject to the control of the Ziwei Emperor! Venus, this matter is entrusted to you!"

Water Official Emperor?

The gods were shocked to hear this. This was one of the top divine positions below the Four Emperors, with the authority to govern the Water Element Great Dao of the Three Realms. With Wuzhiqi's supernatural powers, this divine position was indeed very suitable. But where would this move place the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas?

Could it be that His Majesty has recently been considering giving the Dragon Clan a warning?

With the Buddha taking charge of Buddhism, the dragon race has indeed become quite close to Buddhism, and the dragons among the eight classes of Buddhism are very famous!
Although on the surface the three realms appear peaceful, the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism has always existed, and the Heavenly Court and the Buddhist sect are not as close as they seem on the surface.

"Yes!"

While the gods pondered, Venus had already received the imperial decree and, riding on auspicious clouds, headed from the Southern Heavenly Gate to the Huai River in the Southern Jambudvipa.

At this moment, Wuzhiqi and the National Preceptor Wang Pusa were locked in a fierce battle, their endless Dao principles clashing, causing the void near the Huai River to rumble incessantly.

Even without using the Water Element Great Dao, Wuzhiqi's strength was still a notch above that of the National Preceptor Wang Pusa. However, after being guided by Xuan Yin, he deliberately maintained a 50/50 situation with the National Preceptor Wang Pusa.

The goal is to buy time!

As expected, half a day later, Venus finally arrived: "By the decree of the Jade Emperor, Wuzhiqi is hereby appointed as the Water Official Emperor, in charge of all water affairs in the Three Realms. Fellow Daoists, please stop!"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Wuzhiqi burst into laughter and said, "Grand Preceptor, you should go back and cultivate properly!"

"Boom!"

Before he finished speaking, Wuzhiqi gathered all his magical power and unleashed a devastating blow, his iron rod slamming directly into the golden body of the National Preceptor, Wang Pusa.

"Crack!"

This strike contained the power of endless laws, and the golden body of the National Preceptor King Bodhisattva immediately developed countless cracks, as if it would shatter at any moment.

After blasting away the Imperial Preceptor King Bodhisattva, Wuzhiqi did not press his advantage. Instead, he looked at Venus and said, "Wuzhiqi thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness!"

"You're too kind, Great Sage!"

Venus laughed and said, "With your abilities, Great Sage, this divine position is a perfect match for you. You will surely become a pillar of our Heavenly Court in the future!"

This can be described as a win-win situation!

Wuzhiqi won the battle against the heavenly soldiers and generals, as well as the Bodhisattvas of Buddhism, gaining face in the process. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Court gained Wuzhiqi, this ancient demon god, under its command, greatly increasing its strength. In other words, it won in substance.

As for the National Preceptor Wang Bodhisattva who lost face, what does that have to do with their Heavenly Court?
The fact that they couldn't defeat Wuzhiqi only means that their cultivation level was still lacking. It's a good opportunity for all beings in the Three Realms to see the Heavenly Court's magnanimity in accepting all people!
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