Chapter 1475: 529: Heavenly Emperor's Sword Shatters the Saint's Dignity! (Part 3)
Chapter 1475: Chapter 529: Heavenly Emperor’s Sword Shatters the Saint’s Dignity! (Part 3)
With the Roc’s support, Li Ping’an slowly stood up straight, a cold snort issuing from his nose:
“What a fine excuse of doing it out of necessity!
“Fellow Daoist, plotting against mortals is out of necessity, and plotting against my sworn sister is also out of necessity?
“Then my mission today to demand accountability from the Saint for the sake of all living beings is also out of necessity!”
Zhunti said indifferently, “Though your strength is considerable, Heavenly Emperor, you are nonetheless too arrogant. All beneath Saints are mere ants, a warning for the world.”
“Enough.”
Yuanshi Tianzun’s gaze became slightly severe, directly fixing upon Zhunti.
Zhunti smiled slightly, speaking softly: “Since you are here, fellow Daoist, why not retreat to the mountain retreat, drink tea, and discuss the Dao.”
Yuanshi Tianzun replied indifferently: “Fellow Daoist Zhunti, I implore you to admit your faults to the Heavenly Emperor, accept punishment, and promise no further schemes in the future.”
Zhunti remained silent, only meeting Yuanshi Tianzun’s gaze.
Yuanshi Tianzun gently raised his hand, his slender fingers lightly flicked, and a banner appeared at his side, swaying gently.
A terrifying pressure suddenly emerged between heaven and earth, alarming all beings, bearing down upon Zhunti!
The Pangu Banner!
Zhunti Daoist’s expression changed drastically.
The Pangu Banner trembled slightly, as if brewing the edge wielded by Pangu God during the Creation of Heaven and Earth.
This banner could wound a Saint of the Heavenly Dao!
Yuanshi Tianzun spoke softly: “Fellow Daoist Zhunti, please admit your fault to the Heavenly Emperor, take your punishment, and promise no further such schemes.”
Zhunti Daoist smiled serenely: “As you say, fellow Daoist, for I am last in rank and dare not defy the Three Pure Ones.”
Upon saying this, Zhunti Daoist looked towards Li Ping’an, speaking indifferently:
“This matter was indeed my scheme, and indeed I have lost reason, I ask the Heavenly Emperor for punishment.”
Pick between a crimson poison or a three-foot white silk!
Of course, this was merely a small aspiration of Li Ping’an’s mind.
Li Ping’an snorted coldly, as if most of his anger had dissipated, and said indifferently: “The Six Saints transcend beyond the Three Realms, beyond the Five Elements, making heavenly rules and laws hard to apply. The Chan Teaching of my master ancestor is a place of righteousness and blessed source, also the origin of the Dao’s continuity between heaven and earth, I plead for my master ancestor to administer the punishment.”
“Agreed.”
Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, speaking warmly:
“Since fellow Daoist Zhunti has admitted guilt, this becomes the first instance of a Saint bearing responsibility for living beings in heaven and earth.
“Let fellow Daoist Zhunti be punished with secluded reflection, what say you, Heavenly Emperor?”
Li Ping’an:…
Indeed, raising it high, putting it down gently.
However, it is indeed difficult to punish Zhunti with anything else, and it’s not as if Yuanshi Tianzun could just hit Zhunti with two punches.
Li Ping’an clasped his hands and said: “The focus of this incident is right and wrong. Since my master ancestor has decided, the Heavenly Court will no longer pursue the crimes committed by fellow Daoist Zhunti this time, Heavenly Soldiers, return to camp!”
A loud roar echoed from above, as numerous Heavenly Soldiers turned into golden light, flying swiftly towards the western celestial gates, creating an extraordinarily grand spectacle.
Yuanshi Tianzun slowly nodded, his body dissolving into a myriad of Green Lotuses, dissipating from heaven and earth, causing all present immortals to gain insight.
The meaning of the word “Chan” in Chan Teaching seemed to be precisely this.
Li Ping’an’s stature remained still, as did the Roc Bird and the experts of the Heavenly Court.
Zhunti Daoist, with a darkened face, was just about to return to Ling Shan when suddenly a cold laugh was heard from the sky, and the voice of Holy Mother Nüwa drifted over from afar.
“The account with the Heavenly Court is settled, when will you settle my account, fellow Daoist? Do you know, that Yao Ji is my cherished disciple, ought you not offer an explanation for plotting against my disciple?”
Zhunti:…
The old Daoist turned to look at Li Ping’an, letting out a cold laugh: “Heavenly Emperor, the transition indeed couldn’t have been more seamless, huh.”
“Less talk, a battle outside the heavens!”
The Dharma Form of Nüwa the Saint appeared outside the main world of the Desolate Era, visible to all beings below!
Zhunti took a deep breath, his figure flashed out of the main world, transforming into a golden body soaring ten thousand zhang high, his eyes filled with fiery determination.
He too had dignity!
He may not be a match for Yuanshi Tianzun, dare not offend the Three Pure Ones, but was he to fear a woman among the Six Saints?
Let there be battle then!