Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 1080 - 682: All Under Heaven Are Friends, The World Seeks to Destroy Tang

"So that's how it is. The Zhang Family is indeed far more greedy and pragmatic than [Red Crow Daoist]."

"Some odd little favors, peculiar hobbies, clearly cannot move the hearts of the Zhang Family."

"Especially since entering the Search God Realm is not an ordinary offspring of the Zhang Family, but one of the Zhang Family ancestor [Zhang Taqing]'s Dragon and Tiger avatars. The foundations of the Zhang Family are ultimately not as deep as the Xiu Family; they cannot easily sow and propagate across All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, only able to spread a bit of Daoist skills here, leave a branch of Daoist lineage there, hoping to gradually grow stronger."

"If I use the authority given to me by Guang Chengzi to persuade Zhang Taqing, at most, he'll superficially agree, halfheartedly comply, and only when the situation becomes clear will the Zhang Family truly choose which side to take."

"That makes sense, but it's no problem. I, the Demon Child, will embellish a bit more, and it should be enough to settle this."

As these thoughts flashed by, Taixu Master had already left the territory of Zhou Country, heading to another nation within the Search God Realm.

Hann Country, within this nation's borders, the forces are the most complex, with numerous Gods and Demons, and separate abodes of Daoist lineages coexisting in a strange and thriving balance.

...

On this day, within the borders of Hann Country.

In the fierce and savage Ten Thousand Great Mountains, there was a brave Daoist riding the clouds. This Daoist was tall and mighty, with a broad forehead and large face, bushy eyebrows, and a robust build, with red hair and green eyes. He wore a flat top crown and an Eight Diagrams Robe, with a black beard trailing to the ground. His mount was an ancient exotic tiger with a cultivation realm reaching the Ultimate Happiness Realm.

He held a jade seal in his hand, with a pair of dual swords, male and female, stirring behind him.

Regardless of which item, each emitted the aura of a treasure.

The Daoist was none other than a Dragon and Tiger avatar of Zhang Family ancestor Zhang Taqing, descending into the Search God Realm to roam the Barbaric Mountains, clearly to find a suitable place to plant a Daoist seed.

Just as he was performing a calculation with his fingers, suddenly a clear and bright voice called from behind:

"Daoist friend, please stay!"

It was uncertain whether it was the power of these five words, or the speaker himself having a peculiar presence.

Upon hearing these words, Zhang Taqing indeed halted his steps.

He turned around and immediately saw a Daoist, majestic and otherworldly, radiating Primordial Daoist charm throughout, and clearly having entered the Daoist Transformation Realm, approaching from afar.

What surprised him even more was the three items on this unfamiliar Daoist: the Immortal Radiant Treasure Robe, the Primordial Jade Disc, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.

Evidently, this person was a high-level expert from the Primordial Sect, likely a second-generation master level figure.

Yet, he was familiar with all the second-generation masters of the Primordial Sect, and had no impression of such a person.

In just the blink of an eye, the Daoist stood before him.

Without waiting for him to speak, he first paid his respects:

"Could it be Daoist Zhang in person before me? I am Taixu Master, a figure from the Search God Realm, fortunately having obtained the Outer Relics of the Primordial Scripture, only yesterday met with the Twelve Golden Immortals, paid respects to the Master from afar, and assumed the role of connecting Immortal Official, striving for the safety of the Search God Realm."

"Daoist Zhang, you may not be aware since your recent arrival, but that All Heavens Buddhism is truly overbearing..."

When Tao Qian spoke the second sentence, Zhang Taqing instinctively sensed something was amiss.

He was indeed a 'human essence' like existence, though he could not discern the calculations of the Demon Child Body, he immediately knew it involved a dispute between two major forces.

With his cunning, how could he be easily drawn in?

Unfortunately, Tao Buddha's son was equally cunning and shameless.

He gave Zhang Taqing no chance to refuse, spilling out the ins and outs of the [Tarnished Compassion Great Tribulation] all at once, giving Zhang Taqing no option but to listen.

Having heard it, he naturally became part of the tribulation.

After all, he was the Heavenly Master True Monarch of the Daoist, still seeking the status of [Zhengyi Taishang Extermination Evil Heavenly Venerable]. Knowing about such malign events and calamities, if he failed to intervene due to personal reasons, a heart demon would immediately arise within him.

Thinking about this, Zhang Taqing's face immediately showed a look of resignation. After Taixu Master finished speaking, he couldn't help but chuckle bitterly and said:

"Daoist Brother Guang Chengzi truly knows how to pose a problem, asking me, Zhang, to immediately stand against the Buddhas of Spiritual Mountain upon my arrival, this truly puts me in a difficult position."

"So be it, such evil poison truly should not be allowed to taint all living beings."

"I, Zhang, must also contribute my share of effort, and when the time comes, I will go to the Jade Capital Golden Palace to meet, and together strike against Spiritual Mountain."

First with helplessness, then shifting in tone to agree.

It seemed like Tao Buddha's son's objective was achieved, but not quite.

Zhang Taqing's meaning was that his Zhang Family would not get involved, only allowing this Dragon and Tiger avatar to participate.

This avatar, with cultivation reaching half-step Daoist Transformation, carrying significant treasures, and certainly having practiced many powerful divine skills... Tao Qian had previously encountered Taishang Dao disciples, such as Zhong Ziyang from the Longevity Realm and Mei Su Daoist, all of whom were talents, yet together they were no match for this avatar of Heavenly Master Zhang.

But the tribulation then was nothing compared to the Tarnished Compassion Tribulation.

A mere Dragon and Tiger avatar thrown in would be just a drop in the ocean.

After listening, Tao Buddha's son thought to himself: "I, the Demon Child, went to great lengths to fabricate this 'Taixu Master' alias, running about everywhere; if I'm going to do this, I should do it big. How could a mere Dragon and Tiger avatar satisfy my appetite?"

With that thought, he immediately took action.

He suddenly displayed an expression of excitement and gratitude, reaching out to grab Zhang Taqing, and constantly spouting conditions that left him with no choice but to agree.

"Daoist Zhang truly is as Daoist Brother Guang Chengzi said, possessing a profound sense of justice."

"I find myself unable to repay the favor, so I will immediately perform some spells to borrow the power of the Heavenly Dao, to facilitate Daoist Zhang in leaving a branch of Daoist lineage in this realm."

"I have already observed, about three thousand miles from here, there is a medium-sized country called Yun Country, with a Human Clan population of roughly ten million, all devout believers, but unfortunately, they've been oppressed and tormented by several Demon Kings and ghost gods... Daoist friend, you only need to go to that country, exorcise the demons, and you can establish the [Dragon Tiger Dao] lineage.'

"But it's also a pity..."

"Pity about what?"