After hearing Madam Yin's words, Nezha hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not stop his attack!
Seeing this, Li Jing knew his fate was sealed and closed his eyes as if accepting his destiny!
Just as Nezha's Qiankun Circle was about to strike Li Jing's head, Zhenren Du'e suddenly flicked his horsetail whisk. Nezha felt as if his Qiankun Circle had struck an iron wall, and a tremendous force pushed him back several steps before he could dissipate it!
"Nezha, though Li Jing may have done wrong, he is still your father. Do you intend to commit patricide?"
Nezha and Li Jing, upon hearing this, finally discovered Zhenren Du'e's presence!
"Thank you for saving my life, Daoist Priest!" Li Jing said gratefully to Zhenren Du'e!
Nezha scoffed and immediately shouted angrily, "What wild Daoist priest are you to interfere in my affairs? I think you're tired of living!"
With that, Nezha hurled his Qiankun Circle at Zhenren Du'e, then summoned his Fire-Tipped Spear and attacked!
Zhenren Du'e narrowed his eyes slightly and casually deflected the incoming Qiankun Circle. Seeing Nezha charge with his spear, he smiled slightly!
"Very well, let this humble Taoist face you!"
So saying, Du'e used his horsetail whisk as a weapon and struck at Nezha!
Nezha chuckled upon seeing Du'e dare to engage him with just a horsetail whisk. He had sensed Du'e's extraordinary power, which was why he had summoned the Fire-Tipped Spear, and he couldn't believe Du'e underestimated him so much!
Determined to make this meddling Daoist suffer, Nezha was shocked when his Fire-Tipped Spear, upon touching Du'e's whisk, was as if it had a life of its own and became inextricably bound!
Du'e smiled lightly and with a casual flick of his wrist, disarmed Nezha of his Fire-Tipped Spear!
Nezha was greatly alarmed, surprised by the Daoist's immense power and knowledge of Yuqing lineage techniques. He quickly retreated, regarding Du'e with wariness!
"Who are you, Senior? And how do you know the marvelous arts of my sect?"
Du'e chuckled heartily at this!
"You are truly impolite, junior. If your master knew, he would surely scold you!"
Upon hearing this, Nezha immediately put away his Qiankun Circle and bowed respectfully, "I did not know it was a senior. Nezha was rude!"
Du'e tossed the Fire-Tipped Spear back to Nezha!
"I am Du'e of the Nine Cauldrons Iron Fork Mountain, Eight Treasures Cloud Light Cave on the Western Kunlun!"
Nezha's expression changed upon hearing Du'e's self-introduction. This was the old friend his master had visited not long ago!
"Nezha was rude. I beg your pardon, Uncle-Master!"
Zhenren Du'e nodded and said, "Nezha, we are meeting for the first time, so I will not hold it against you. Otherwise, I might have to take you to your master!"
"Nezha thanks Uncle-Master!"
Du'e nodded and, ignoring Nezha, turned his attention to Li Jing!
"Li Jing, you and I share a master-disciple karma. Do you wish to become my disciple?"
Li Jing was overjoyed and immediately knelt to salute Zhenren Du'e!
"Thank you for your favor, Daoist Priest. Li Jing is willing!"
With that, Li Jing performed the ritual of discipleship before Zhenren Du'e!
Du'e smiled gently, then helped Li Jing to his feet. He imparted a cultivation method to Li Jing, gifted him the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, and whispered its use to him before turning his gaze to Nezha with a smile!
"Nezha, your master Taiyi Zhenren and I share the same sect. Now that your father Li Jing has entered the Xuanmen, he is your senior brother. Surely your senior brother Taiyi has told you that fellow disciples should not harm each other, correct?"
Nezha's expression turned extremely grim, but he still nodded, "Nezha always keeps this in mind!"
Zhenren Du'e nodded in acknowledgment. "It is good that you remember. I shall take my leave!"
With that, Du'e vanished from the spot!
Seeing this, Li Jing bowed respectfully, "Farewell, Master!"
After Du'e departed, Nezha glared at Li Jing with hatred in his eyes!
Madam Yin quickly intervened, "Nezha, your father had his reasons. Moreover, he has now entered the Xuanmen. You..." Su Dan Novel Network
Now possessing the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, Li Jing felt more confident. Seeing Nezha's hateful gaze, he let out a cold snort!
"Nezha, a father's authority over his son is absolute. As your father, I did what I had to for the hundreds of thousands of people in Chentang Pass. Furthermore, I did it to spare you further suffering. Do not blame me!"
Nezha let out a wild, uncontrollable laugh!
"Hahaha! Yes, because you are my father, everything you do is right! It was the Dragon Clan of the East Sea who coveted my treasures first, and you attacked me without question! Just because I am born different, you want to kill me! If not for Mother protecting me, would I be here today? Because you are my father, everything you do is right, even my sect protects you! Why?"
Connecting the events of his master's recent departure and Du'e's descent to accept Li Jing as his disciple, Nezha finally understood the situation. Overwhelmed by a sense of injustice, he cried out!
Seeing Nezha's profound distress, Madam Yin embraced him and gently consoled him:
"Zha'er, can we let the past be the past? It is enough that you have returned to my side. Let us not dwell on who was right or wrong, shall we?"
Nezha, his emotions breaking, clung to Madam Yin!
"Mother, why is it like this! He was clearly in the wrong, but why does everyone side with him? Even Master! Is it just because he is my father? He still refuses to admit his mistakes, even now. Why?"
Li Jing, though feeling a pang of guilt, remained silent and turned to walk away.
Nezha, seeing this, broke free from Madam Yin, wiped away his tears, and pointed his Fire-Tipped Spear at Li Jing!
"Stop! Today, you will either accompany me to Mount Qianyuan to mourn my deceased body, or I will defy my sect and kill you for revenge!"
Li Jing, with Nezha's spear pointed at him, couldn't help but exclaim, "Nezha!"
"Silence! Nezha of Chentang Pass is already dead. Are you coming to Mount Qianyuan with me or not?"
Li Jing frowned, displeased!
Seeing Li Jing's silence, Nezha raised his Fire-Tipped Spear and attacked!
Li Jing quickly performed a hand seal according to the method taught by Du'e and summoned the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda!
Fortunately, Zhenren Du'e had infused Li Jing with considerable spiritual energy when teaching him the cultivation method; otherwise, Li Jing would not have been able to activate the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda!
As Li Jing recited the incantation, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda enlarged significantly and descended upon Nezha's head!
Seeing Nezha trapped, Li Jing declared, "Wicked child, I am your father! You expect me to admit I was wrong? A pipe dream! You will not learn your lesson without a taste of suffering. This pagoda was left by my master to deal with you!"
With another hand seal, four golden chains flew out from the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, binding Nezha's limbs. Simultaneously, a searing flame engulfed him!
Nezha had no idea what kind of flame it was, but he felt it burning into his very soul. Unable to bear the torment, he let out a piercing scream!
Hearing Nezha's cries, Madam Yin erupted in anger, "Li Jing, what are you doing? Is killing him once not enough? Must you torture him like this? He is your child!"
Li Jing finally stopped, while Nezha, weak and trembling, repeated his earlier words to Li Jing!
Upon hearing this, Madam Yin snatched the sword from Li Jing's waist and held it to her throat!
"Li Jing, is it that difficult for Nezha to have you admit your mistake? Will you butcher your own flesh and blood to preserve your pride? Are you going to Mount Qianyuan or not? If you don't, I will die before your eyes!"