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Upon hearing this, Shi Chen and Zhao Gongming suddenly understood.

I used to find it strange why Taoist Duobao suddenly became so picky about a Golden Immortal like Shi Chen.

Is it to fight for the inheritance of Master Tongtian?

But now Master Tongtian is at the peak of his career and has no intention of establishing his own school of thought. What is there to fight for?

After Master Tongtian’s explanation, they immediately understood that Shi Chen was blocking Taoist Duobao’s way.

This matter is not difficult to solve. Master Tongtian said:

"Duobao, you can spread your own ideas independently from today on. Although you are no longer affiliated with the Jiejiao system, you are still my direct disciple and the eldest senior brother of the Jiejiao."

In this way, the two of them will no longer fight with each other, and they will just need to give Taoist Duobao a path of his own.

Taoist Duobao hesitated for a while before responding, "Yes, sir!"

It can be seen that Duobao is not very willing to do this.

It is not easy to establish your own school, but if you want to secure your future development path, you have no choice but to do so.

Shi Chen was thinking that since Duobao would eventually be sent to the West to establish Buddhism, there would be someone to inherit his legacy, and there would be no need for Jiejiao to share his worries.

What's more, he had no interest in the future fate of Jiejiao.

But I swallowed the thought.

At this moment, Shi Chen suddenly remembered that the Mahayana school of Buddhism seemed to advocate equality and tolerance, and that all things had the potential to become Buddhas. This point actually had some similarities with the Jiejiao school.

If Duobao founded Mahayana Buddhism earlier, would Western Taoism have to recognize him as its leader when it changed its name to Buddhism? Or would it change its name?

The name of any major denomination is so closely tied to its doctrine that changing the name would amount to wholesale change.

For example, human teaching is based on the fundamentals of humanity; expounding teaching explains the mysteries of heaven.

Buddhism is ultimately marked by the attainment of Buddhahood.

If these names were changed, the entire religious system would be overturned.

Then Shi Chen suddenly had an idea to trick Buddhism.

I remember that the reason why Western Taoism changed into Buddhism was because it absorbed the blessings brought by human believers from the Jiejiao, but at the same time accepted the terrible evil power.

When the two saints of the West made a clever transformation, they obtained all the fortune but failed to deal with this part of the bad karma.

However, if Duobao had established Mahayana Buddhism earlier and incorporated it into Jiejiao, then even if there would be a reorganization in the future it would still be considered an internal matter of Jiejiao, and the name change would not allow him to escape responsibility.

Want benefits but also want to get rid of cause and effect?

how can that be!

At this moment, Tongtian's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Shi Chen, what evil plan are you planning?"

"Huh? No."

Shi Chen hurriedly denied it.

"No? Then why are you smiling so weirdly?"

Tongtian Sect Master's tone was somewhat impatient.

"Strange? Where?"

Shi Chen couldn't quite believe that his smile was so evil.

Zhao Gongming next to him gently reminded: "You did have a mysterious smile just now."

Hearing this, Shi Chen could only say helplessly:

"Nothing much... I just remembered something interesting."

"Oh? What's interesting?"

Tongtian continued to ask.

"It's related to Grandmaster Duobao."

When Taoist Duobao heard Shi Chen say this, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Shi Chen actually called him Master Uncle?

This is completely different from the previous attitude.

He was smiling so obscenely just now.

There must be a conspiracy! "Oh? Tell me about it."

"You two, that's enough!"

Master Tongtian said with some annoyance.

"Is the Jiejiao's orthodoxy something that can be easily compromised?"

He never expected these two guys to be so ruthless.

Is their inheritance being rejected? Are they all avoiding inheriting the Jiejiao tradition? In fact, Shi Chen was speaking sarcastically.

The more humble he was, the more uneasy Duobao Taoist felt.

Because he had such a deep impression of Shi Chen - this person was a vengeful person, how could he be so kind?

Therefore, Duobao was very resistant to Shi Chen's words.

This led to the situation just now.

Facing the rebuke from Master Tongtian, Shi Chen and Duobao Taoist both appeared very calm.

They knew Master Tongtian's character too well.

Usually this kind of reprimand is just a lot of noise but little action.

If he was really angry, Tongtian would draw his sword directly without any nonsense.

Zhao Gongming on the side had a worried look on his face, as if he was a newcomer who had mistakenly walked into the trap of an expert.

Seeing the indifferent looks of Shi Chen and Duobao Taoist, Tongtian Patriarch felt like he had punched cotton.

What else can he do?

One is the chief of his own sect, the other is the heir of the Taoist tradition.

Can they really be punished severely?

"Duobao, you did something very wrong in this matter, but due to special reasons, I will punish you to reflect on yourself in seclusion for 100,000 years. Do you have any objection?"

Leader Tongtian said.

"Accept the punishment."

Taoist Duobao nodded and replied.

Tongtian's move not only reduced Duobao's influence in Jiejiao, but also paved the way for Shi Chen's future ascension to the throne.

The so-called retreat and reflection is to lock him in a spiritualless and empty space, without any external sounds, where time is meaningless.

He needs to spend 100,000 years alone in such an environment. This is a very severe punishment, but also a kind of compensation from Tongtian Sect Master to Shi Chen.

Then, Master Tongtian pointed at the void and three Shangqing jade talismans appeared, transforming into the appearance of the Golden Light Immortal, the Spirit Tooth Immortal and the Qiushou Immortal respectively.

"Although they were just killed by you, we, the disciples of Jiejiao, are all protected by the Shangqing Jade Talisman, which can save us from this disaster."

"This Shangqing Jade Talisman is only given to my direct disciples and the seven immortals who have followed me for many years."

“They thus preserved some of their true spirits.”

Shi Chen was stunned at first, but then he quickly realized: this was treatment only available to inner disciples, and both Zhao Gongming and Yun Xiao were members of the outer sect.

Secondly, the Investiture of the Gods is not considered a death calamity.

Because the dead true spirits will be included in the List of Gods.

The most important thing is that no matter how powerful Tongtian is, he cannot compete with the way of heaven.

Thinking of this, Shi Chen's interest in the Shangqing Jade Talisman suddenly decreased.

This thing is simply useless to him!

Master Tongtian originally thought that Shi Chen would show surprise and envy, but he didn't expect that he quickly regained his composure and even looked as if he didn't care.

"Don't you want a protective talisman? Although you are not an inner sect disciple, if you want, I can give you one."

Master Tongtian couldn't help but ask.

Shi Chen felt that Master Tongtian was like a child, showing off the treasure in his hands.

Shi Chen sighed: “Master, I have the Juexian Sword with me, and the person who can kill me in that situation, even if I am resurrected, I will not be able to survive for many times.

What good is that to me?"

Taoist Duobao also interrupted and said, “Master, I also said that this thing is not very useful.

If others can already kill me, even if I can be resurrected, can I escape from their pursuit?"

At this moment, Shi Chen and Taoist Duobao seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding, and a feeling of mutual appreciation surged in their hearts.

Tongtian never thought that one day he would be criticized like this by his disciples and grand disciples.

After listening to the two people talking like this, Tongtian Jiaozhu had to admit that the magic weapon was indeed a bit useless.

However, in order to maintain his dignity, he retorted:

"How could it be useless? Didn't we rely on it to save the three of them this time?"

Shi Chen responded slowly, "If you had come a little later, I could have killed them once, and I would definitely have been able to kill them a second time."

"not necessarily."

At this time, Duobao Taoist stepped forward and said, "I have been fooled by them once, so I will not be fooled a second time."

Shi Chen looked skeptical: "Really?"

Taoist Duobao said provocatively: "You can try!"

"Just try it!"

Shi Chen continued, "Master, please let them go, so that I can see if I can kill them a second time."

"enough!!!"

Master Tongtian couldn't help but get furious and felt extremely annoyed.

Did these two people think that this place was a place where they could do whatever they wanted? They were so presumptuous.

Seeing this, Shi Chen had to restrain his words.

He felt somewhat regretful - he had wanted to take this opportunity to eliminate these opponents, but he could not get the cooperation of his master.

Taoist Duobao also felt a little regretful.

It is really annoying that those people are pushing everyone to attack Shi Chen behind the scenes and even acting in his name.

Although Duobao was dissatisfied with Shi Chen, he didn't want to reveal his thoughts so quickly.

It just so happened that these people noticed this and were eager to take action against Shi Chen, forcing him to stand up.

After all, in that situation, if he did not show any reaction to helping Shi Chen, it would make the disciples of Jiejiao feel disheartened.

Now that Duobao Taoist has decided to set up his own business, he naturally doesn’t need to consider these things anymore.

I could have taken this opportunity to deal with some troubles, but unfortunately I didn't get the support of my teacher, which is really a pity.

Tongtian didn't realize that the two of them almost succeeded in their conspiracy in front of him.

The conflict between Shi Chen and Duobao Taoist seemed to have eased a lot because of this incident.

The most obvious thing is that the two of them showed rare tacit understanding when they cooperated just now.

Tongtian felt that the atmosphere was a little weird, but he couldn't tell why.

Zhao Gongming, on the other hand, had no idea what was going on and seemed out of place.

Tong Tian continued, "These three guys have learned a lesson. Their bodies are destroyed. This matter is over. What do you think, Shi Chen?"

Shi Chen replied calmly: "Since the Grandmaster has spoken, I will obey and deal with it slowly later."

Tong Tian then turned to ask Taoist Duo Bao: "As the person who was directly responsible for their injuries, why don't you lead them in rebuilding their bodies yourself?"

Duobao responded respectfully: "**Understood."

Looking at all this, Shi Chen sneered in his heart.

Duobao's proposal seems kind, but it actually contains murderous intent.

Those three junior brothers will be sent to the Hundred Thousand Void Space to serve torture for the next ten years, where they will lose all their spiritual energy and will not be able to recover their cultivation at all.

Even if you can finally get out, you may die at any time.

Tongtian may have thought that Duobao was taking care of his fellow disciples, but in fact he was trying to eliminate the worry in his heart without leaving any trace.

And a hundred thousand years of long imprisonment is enough to cover up all suspicions.

In the end, Tongtian will be blameless.

It can be said that the cooperation between Shi Chen and Duobao has quietly determined the fate of Lingyaxian, Jinguangxian, and Qiushouxian - no matter whether Tongtian can save them or not, these three people will not escape the disaster.

"There is one more thing, which is related to the Master of the Human Emperor."

Master Tongtian continued.