On Chen Tang Pass, the human artifact Zhen Tian Gong, silent for eons, drew its string once more. The Qian Kun Arrow split the void, piercing clouds and setting suns, flying directly east.
Above Chao Ge City, Kong Xuan extended a finger, and a multicolored light met the arrow’s brilliance.
Just as the two were about to collide, a streak of pure white from a measuring ruler shot through the air, dispersing the five-colored spiritual light.
Kong Xuan glanced westward. A gaunt old man was retracting a precious ruler from his hand. Sensing his gaze, the old man offered him a slight smile.
Kong Xuan said no more, withdrawing his hand.
Thus, the magnificent arrow light, unimpeded, entered a death zone in the east. It struck the heart of a young boy, shattering his primordial spirit and scattering his soul to the winds!
In the firmament above, a vibrant Shore Flower bloomed suddenly.
This boy was none other than the pitiable and deceased Bi Yun Tong Zi, a servant under Shi Ji Niang Niang of the White Bone Cave on Skeleton Mountain.
Bi Yun Tong Zi was blameless, as were the two great powers locked in their game. Even Nezha, who loosed the arrow, was not at fault.
In the midst of the great tribulation, there was no right or wrong, no distinction between good and evil.
Kong Xuan ceased his intervention because he understood the reason, which traced back to ancient times. Back then, this death zone was not yet called Skeleton Mountain. His master had annihilated a mountain lord here. From countless dead things and skeletons, a spiritual bone had been nurtured, which for eons absorbed the earth’s veins. For the fastest updates on this book, be sure to save this bookmark!
Chapter 435 Shi Ji Free Reading. Li Jing’s face darkened, about to step forward to fight. However, Shi Ji said, "Forget it, Li Jing. I will personally take this wicked child to my cave dwelling to kneel before Bi Yun Tong Zi’s spirit and repent."
"This… Niang Niang, perhaps I should accompany you?" Li Jing hesitated.
"This is not your concern. You may return." Shi Ji waved her sleeve, gathering Nezha, and flew back to her cave dwelling on a green phoenix.
Madam Chen arrived, displeased. "Li Jing, you're just letting someone take your son away like this?"
Li Jing sighed. "Shi Ji Niang Niang is practically an elder to me. Moreover, Nezha was indeed in the wrong.
But rest assured, Shi Ji Niang Niang is kind-hearted and will surely not bully Nezha because of her seniority."
Meanwhile, Shi Ji brought Nezha back to the White Bone Cave. Before Bi Yun Tong Zi’s grave, Nezha, as soon as he emerged, brandished the Qian Kun Ring and struck at Cai Yun Tong Zi.
Shi Ji did not get angry. She extended a finger, and Nezha lost his grip on the Qian Kun Ring, falling to the ground. "You dare to act fiercely before me?"
She then picked up the Qian Kun Ring from the ground and said, "The Qian Kun Ring, this is the treasure of Jin Guang Cave. And the Hun Tian Ling on your body are both innate supreme treasures. Tai Yi Lao Dao is truly generous."
Nezha felt his entire cultivation sealed. He could only sit on the ground, ignoring Shi Ji.
Shi Ji looked at Bi Yun’s grave and said, "My Bi Yun Tong Er, how innocent. He was as mischievous and endearing as you, but he was killed by that Tai Yi Lao Dao."
Nezha retorted, "Even if I was killed by the Zhen Tian Gong, it's my fault. What does my master have to do with it?"
Shi Ji sneered, "Without Tai Yi Zhen Ren’s secret assistance, how could you have loosed this arrow? How could this arrow have flown into my Skeleton Mountain? You yourself do not believe this arrow could travel ten billion li to Skeleton Mountain, yet it precisely struck my disciple's heart."
Nezha was momentarily speechless, clearly sensing something amiss.
Shi Ji stated, "In this world, what you see are merely what the higher powers permit you to see.
Therefore, never trust what you see."
Cai Yun Tong Zi wiped away his tears and glared hatefully at Nezha, "Niang Niang, then what shall we do about this murderer?"
Shi Ji's eyes held a cold glint. "You remain at home to guard the cave. I will personally take Nezha to Qian Yuan Mountain to seek justice for your senior brother."
Nezha's young face wore a fierce expression. "If you go, my master will definitely teach you a lesson!"
Though his words were fierce, his demeanor was that of a playful child, lacking any true menace.
Shi Ji let out a scoff. "I fear Tai Yi Zhen Ren cannot bear the consequences. He was a defeated opponent when we contended for the earth veins back then. Now that he has attained the Dao, besides relying on treasures, what skill does he truly possess?"
With that, Shi Ji scooped up Nezha and hurried towards Qian Yuan Mountain.
On Qian Yuan Mountain, Tai Yi’s brow twitched. He had a premonition, and saw a baleful aura approaching from the southeast. He performed a calculation and smiled, "So it is an old acquaintance. It seems today is the day to settle matters!"