Chaos Spirit Field

After bidding farewell to Tan Tai Ming Yue, Zhao Shanhe returned to Haojing of the Great Zhou Dynasty to reunite with his apprentice Zhao Yunlong. After the journey to the west, it would be time for the battle for the Human Emperor, and some arrangements needed to be made, so he did not intend to interfere too much.

When Ji Chan saw Zhao Zilong and Zhao Yunlong approaching together, he quickly went over to greet them and said with a smile, "Master Zhao, you're here. Please take a seat."

Zhao Zilong said, "Ji Chan, you are a smart man. I will not argue with you any more. This is my apprentice Zhao Yunlong. Please abdicate."

Ji Chan asked, "Master Zhao, can we keep the name of the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

Zhao Zilong replied, "The Great Zhou Dynasty has run its course and is destined to perish. You have done your best, but your opponent is too strong. This is not your fault."

Ji Chan said dejectedly, "The Great Zhou Dynasty will eventually end in my hands. I, Ji Chan, feel ashamed of my ancestors."

Zhao Zilong said, "After you abdicate, you will become the King Xiaoyao of the Great Zhao Dynasty, with Xiqi as your fief, and your name will be changed back to Ji Chenmu."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chan was overjoyed. He could now pass on the blame for the fall of the Great Zhou Dynasty. With tears in his eyes, he said, "Ji Chenmu will never forget the great kindness of Mr. Zhao."

Zhao Zilong waved his hand and said, "King Xiaoyao, there's no need for formalities. Yunlong, it's time for me to return to Yuxu Palace. You should hand over the remaining matters to Ji Chan and treat the people well."

Zhao Yunlong said confidently, "Master, I will be a qualified Human Emperor."

Zhao Zilong left Haojing City and stopped the man. He said, "Emperor Ziwei, you are here."

Emperor Ziwei said, "The Great Zhou Dynasty is about to fall. How can I not come?"

Zhao Zilong said, "The Great Zhou Dynasty began with the Chan Sect and ended with the Chan Sect. This may be the cycle of cause and effect. You can't stop what I want to do. In the end, strength is the key to success in this world."

Emperor Ziwei said, "You are right. I really can't stop it. Thank you for not wiping out the Ji family."

Zhao Zilong said, "The world does not belong to one person, it belongs to all people. The great calamity is approaching, and the human world needs a wise leader. Emperor Ziwei, please put the people of the world first and return."

Emperor Ziwei said with a bitter look on his face: "Does this emperor dare to say no?"

Zhao Zilong replied, "Heroes are made by the times. The Chan Sect will not interfere in the human world. The world does not necessarily have to be ruled by the Zhao family. It will be ruled by those who are capable."

Emperor Ziwei said, "Zhao Zilong, this is what you said. I have made note of it."

Zhao Shanhe looked at the departing back of Emperor Ziwei, feeling mixed emotions. The Emperor of Heaven was a little restless, and it was time to give him a warning.

In the Emperor's bedroom in the Heavenly Palace, Tan Tai Hen Tian looked at the suddenly appeared Zhao Zilong, feeling a little panicked. He pretended to be calm and said, "Should I call you Zhao Zilong or Zhao Shanhe?"

Zhao Zilong jokingly said, "Zhao Shanhe is being held captive by the Three Talents Formation. Do you think he can get out? If we follow seniority, you should call me your aunt."

Tan Tai Hen Tian said, "Zhao Zilong, what brings you here?"

Zhao Zilong said, "Didn't you invite me here? Otherwise, how could Emperor Ziwei appear outside the city of Haojing? Although Yang Nianhe is Zhao Shanhe's son, he is also my disciple. You shouldn't plot against him."

Tan Tai Hen Tian said, "Zhao Zilong, I don't understand what you mean."

Zhao Zilong said, "Dan Tai Hen Tian, you know this very well. Zi Wei Emperor holds a special status; he can slay emperors. If he dies, Yang Nianhe will lose his eligibility to compete for the title of Human Emperor. Even if my deduction skills aren't as good as Zhao Shanhe's Xiantian Bagua, they're still quite capable. Yang Nianhe has changed his name now, and he and Zhao Shanhe no longer have any connection. If I could slay you once, I might be able to do it a second time."

Tan Tai Hen Tian's face twitched uncontrollably. He had the nerve to say that Yang Nianhe had changed his name to Zhao Yunlong, which meant he was embracing his ancestral roots. He said, "Zhao Zilong, Zhao Yunlong's origins are unsatisfactory. If he were to become the Human Emperor, it would be too much of a turmoil, detrimental to the stability and unity of the Three Realms. I'm also concerned for the common people."

Zhao Zilong said, "His origins are unknown. How about I take action myself?"

Tan Tai Hen Tian said, "If you end up like this, I can only beg Heaven to release Zhao Shanhe."

Zhao Zilong said angrily, "Tan Tai Hen Tian, you are seeking death. Take my bullet."

At this moment, Yuanshi Tianzun appeared and quickly stopped him, saying, "Disciple, please don't be rude. The Emperor of Heaven was just saying this casually. Don't take it seriously."

Zhao Zilong's expression froze. He quickly bowed and said loudly, "Zilong greets Master! Zhao Shanhe is truly the greatest threat to the Three Realms. If he were released, it would be a disaster, with endless consequences! For Dantai Hentian, as the Emperor of Heaven, to speak in such a way is truly inappropriate and unwise."

Yuanshi Tianzun frowned slightly and gently scolded, "Disciple, the Emperor of Heaven is the ruler of the Three Realms, his status is extremely high and he is talking nonsense because of some unexpected events. You can help him."

Zhao Zilong understood Yuanshi Tianzun's hidden meaning: he was asking him to eliminate the Emperor of Heaven's parents, Zhao Shanhu and Tantai Yuzhu. It seemed he doubted his identity. A look of doubt crossed his face, and he pressed, "Master, are you sure the Three Talents Formation can permanently suppress Zhao Shanhe?"

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly and replied solemnly, "Unless the Three Realms are destroyed, there is absolutely no way Zhao Shanhe can escape. As for his wild talk of perishing along with the Three Realms, it's nothing but wishful thinking."

Zhao Zilong scoffed at this. He wondered what Yuanshi Tianzun would think if he knew the person standing before him was Zhao Shanhe. So he pretended to think for a moment before adding, "Master, I think we should wait and see what happens, letting those demons and monsters go and test the waters. I also hope Master can restrain Nuwa Niangniang to prevent any trouble."

Yuanshi Tianzun stared at Zhao Zilong with a sharp gaze and said slowly, "Disciple, your words make sense. Now that the great calamity is approaching, Yuxu Palace must be guarded. Your master hopes that you can shoulder this important responsibility."

Zhao Zilong nodded without hesitation and replied, "Master, rest assured. I understand the stakes involved. After returning to Sanxian Island and briefly explaining things to Xiaochan, I will immediately head to Yuxu Palace to take charge."

By this time, Zhao Shanhe had already understood. Perhaps Yuanshi Tianzun had begun to doubt his true identity, and the problem lay with the demon master Kunpeng. He had considered the possibility of mishaps if he had not killed Kunpeng. If he had, Nuwa would have confirmed his identity. In comparison, the Three Pure Ones were easier to deceive.

After Zhao Shanhe left, two more saints appeared in the Heavenly Palace: Sage Laozi and Master Tongtian. Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Big Brother, Junior Brother Tongtian, have you noticed anything?"

Sage Laozi said, "If Zhao Zilong is Zhao Shanhe, he should be able to spot me and Junior Brother Tongtian. I don't think so."

Tongtian Patriarch said, "Big Brother, Zhao Zilong's rescue of Taiyin Xingjun is indeed somewhat suspicious."

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "The Three Talents Formation is intact. The person inside is definitely Zhao Shanhe. Zhao Zilong injured the demon master Kunpeng, probably on the orders of the goddess Nuwa. Women are not very cunning."

Tongtian Patriarch smiled and said, "Second Senior Brother, what you said makes sense. I wonder what you think about the battle for the Human Emperor."

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Junior Brother Tongtian, although Zhao Yunlong is the son of Zhao Shanhe, please do not make any more wrong bets. This is all I have to say. You are on your own."