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Upon hearing this, the white deer spirit gasped and, without thinking twice, immediately produced a jade tablet.
That was given to him by the Antarctic Immortal. As long as the jade tablet is activated, the Antarctic Immortal will arrive here at an extremely fast speed and save his life.
After all, he was sent down to the mortal realm to carry out the mission of overcoming the tribulations of the Journey to the West; it was impossible for him to actually exorcise demons and monsters for people.
As the jade tablet was activated, in the distant fairyland, the Antarctic Immortal opened his eyes in confusion.
His own deer mount was actually asking him for help.
It seems that monkey is indeed extraordinary. My deer must have received a severe beating, which is why it activated that jade talisman.
Well then, since the calamity has passed, I'll just go through the motions, say a few perfunctory words to Tang Sanzang, take my mount, and that will be the end of it all.
The Antarctic Immortal rode auspicious clouds and arrived above the Kingdom of Bhikkhu in almost an instant.
However, what puzzled him was that what he saw was not Tang Sanzang and his disciples, but...
Chapter 948 The Antarctic Immortal's Divine Cut
"Why are Erlang Shen and Nezha here?"
Upon seeing the white deer spirit lying on the ground, barely alive, the Antarctic Immortal's heart skipped a beat.
It's not surprising that monkeys appear here, since this is part of the Journey to the West's tribulations. But it's not right that Erlang Shen and Nezha appear here.
He knew the capabilities of his white deer spirit mount. Not to mention compared to a top-tier mount like the green ox spirit, which could crush most immortals, it was relatively weak even compared to the mounts of other ordinary immortals.
After all, the Antarctic Immortal was not a god who was good at killing, but rather skilled in the art of health preservation. He was the one commonly known as the God of Longevity in the human world.
With the capabilities of his mount, it managed to lure those two over...
Could it be that this guy broke some kind of cardinal rule?
Thinking of this, he hesitated to go forward, but the white deer spirit, who looked like it was about to die, suddenly unleashed its power upon seeing its master arrive and shouted, "Master, save me!!"
Seeing the gazes cast at him by the three people, what could the Antarctic Immortal do? He could only bite the bullet and step forward, bowing to the three of them.
"Erlang Zhenjun, Third Prince, and Great Sage, this old man greets you. I beg you three to show mercy to my deer."
"Hey, when I saw this monster take out that jade talisman, I knew that a powerful backer was coming. Look, here it is."
The monkey sized up the old man of the South Pole. "Old man, I didn't expect this deer to be your mount."
The Antarctic Immortal coughed lightly, “What the Great Sage says is true. This deer is indeed my mount. These days, I have been comprehending the Great Dao of Immortality in the Daoist temple and have become too engrossed in it, so much so that this deer has escaped and is causing trouble in the mortal world.”
"That's enough, old man. Who are you trying to fool with that excuse? Do you even know what your deer has done?"
"This... please enlighten me, Great Sage."
The Old Man of the South Pole glanced at the white deer spirit lying on the ground, and after thinking about his mount's abilities, figured it probably couldn't do anything significant.
It's nothing more than eating some people.
“You deer, you’ve been here all these years, and you’ve eaten thousands of young boys and girls every year.”
Upon hearing this, the Antarctic Immortal breathed a sigh of relief. This was within his expectations; it was a basic occurrence after a demon ate a human, or a deity's mount descended to earth.
“Great Sage, this matter was indeed due to my mismanagement. Once I take this deer back, I will certainly punish him severely. Moreover, I will also bless those innocent children who lost their lives here, so that they may be reborn with longer lives.”
He smiled, convinced that his approach was correct.
But another question popped into his mind: if it really was just this, then why were Yang Jian and Nezha sent over?
With the abilities of his own mount, he wouldn't need a monkey to ask for help.
However, what the monkey said next made him understand the reason.
"Old man, do you know what else you, this deer spirit, have done besides eating young boys and girls?"
The monkey chuckled and asked.
"This... please enlighten me, Great Sage."
The Old Man of the South Pole glanced at his deer with some curiosity, thinking to himself that this fellow probably wouldn't cause any major trouble.
"It's nothing. It's just that they're using Xiaobai's reputation to tell the people of Bhikshu that they need to offer a thousand boys and girls every year in order to receive Xiaobai's protection."
"The people of Bhikkhu are very honest. Sure enough, they offer up young children every year in hopes of blessings. Alas, in Bhikkhu, Xiaobai's reputation has been transformed into that of a celestial deity who can only bestow blessings by accepting human sacrifices."
"They even thought it was worth it. When Brother Yang and I were about to subdue this monster, the king came to plead for us to continue doing so."
The monkey's tone was somewhat sarcastic, as if he were praising the white deer spirit.
"noob……"
The Old Man of the South Pole paused for a moment, then realized who the monkey was talking about.
His expression changed instantly, and he stared at his white deer spirit in disbelief.
He now understood why his own mount, which was only good at bullying mortals, had attracted the combined wrath of these three.
The event of resurrecting Erlang Shen's mother was known to all the prominent deities in Heaven.
For Erlang Shen Yang Jian, this was no ordinary favor; it was a true blessing, akin to being given a second life.
Even His Majesty held Angelica in very high regard for this, often referring to her as a trusted advisor.
Of course, this is just a personal matter. Another issue is that Bai Zhi is a direct disciple of Laozi, and to put it more broadly, she belongs to the Three Pure Ones lineage.
My own stupid mount actually dared to slander the Three Pure Ones' lineage; this is beyond just courting death.
Perhaps Bai Zhi is unaware of this situation, but whether Tai Shang is aware of it is uncertain.
Every deity with even a little status knows that Taishang is extremely satisfied with his disciple, and often brings him along when discussing the Dao with Yuanshi Tianzun.
He also remembered that when he last visited Wuzhuang Temple, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi mentioned that during his previous discussion with Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang, Taishang had said:
"This disciple is really too much of a worry for me. How come it took him so long to learn the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir? He's even fallen behind in the Yin-Yang Dao. I need to urge him on more and help him avoid arrogance and impatience."
Although it is said to be criticism, anyone with a little intelligence knows that it is actually a boast.
After all, how could an ordinary person refine the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir? Moreover, with the Yin-Yang Dao, he was practically a perfect disciple tailor-made for her.
At the time, the Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi said that he was quite envious of his disciples, who were not very capable and posed no threat to him in the academic world. They would only make him lose face in the education field.
Angelica dahurica is a shining new star in the academic world, and in the education field, it has earned the respect of its master.
He couldn't say how Taishang, who already doted on his precious disciple, would react to his unfortunate mount's actions.
Moreover, Angelica dahurica has a pretty good reputation among the immortals.
Thinking of this, he forced a smile, "Great Sage, True Lord, and Third Prince, this was absolutely not at my behest; it was all his own doing!"
Now that things have come to this, we have no choice but to proceed with the sacred dissection.
Upon hearing this, the white deer spirit was stunned. "Master, Master, I descended to the mortal realm on your orders..."
"You beast, shut up!"
The Antarctic Immortal was furious. "I told you to descend to the mortal realm, but I didn't tell you to do this kind of outrageous thing! You can eat people, but even if you disguise yourself as Buddha, Buddha won't mind because of Journey to the West."
They just happened to choose the most difficult one to deal with.
Erlang Shen appeared noncommittal, seemingly unmoved.
Seeing the other party's stance, he knew that without bloodshed, it would be impossible.
Chapter 949 The Antarctic Immortal Who Sheds a Great Blood
“Immortal, as you know, impersonating a celestial deity and doing such a thing is punishable by death.”
Yang Jian remained silent, but Nezha spoke up.
"I know, I know."
The Old Man of the South Pole wiped the sweat from his brow; he was now so angry he wanted to skin his unfortunate mount alive.
Originally, I just wanted to send out my mount to participate in the Journey to the West and earn some merit for myself, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this.
But now, it would probably be difficult to sever ties with the White Deer Spirit, since the relationship couldn't be erased with just a few words.
Moreover, if the Supreme Lord finds out, things will be even more complicated.
and so……
He gritted his teeth and said, “Gentlemen, this deer has indeed made a grave mistake. As its master, I am guilty of negligence, and I will not shirk that responsibility.”
He glanced at the white deer spirit, "Let's take away his cultivation and send him into reincarnation."
Although saying something like "soul scattered" sounds more satisfying, no matter what, this deer has been with him for many years. To just let it be scattered like that would not only betray years of affection, but also damage his reputation with others.
However, stripping someone of their cultivation and sending them into reincarnation is the most severe punishment besides having their soul scattered.
"Having made such a grave mistake, this is to be expected."
Yang Jian nodded slightly.
Seeing the other person's expression, the Antarctic Immortal gritted his teeth, knowing it was time to bring out something substantial.
Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to get through this today.
"He reached out and flipped it over; this is a peach of longevity that I have cultivated, and it is 6000 years old..."
Before he could finish speaking, he felt a gaze directed at him.
He was startled by the weight of that gaze and the Daoist aura within it.
Although he was not skilled in killing, his magical power and cultivation were by no means ordinary. Even Yang Jian, the strongest of the three, could not put this kind of pressure on him.
And that gaze had a special charm...
There's probably only one possible outcome.
Bai Zhi's master, the Supreme One, turned his gaze here.
He felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, as he had originally intended to offer his carefully cultivated 6000-year-old peach as an apology.
The effect of this thing is roughly equivalent to a 3000-year-old peach, which is actually quite good among the immortals.
But now it seems a bit shabby.
If we were to actually take this, the Supreme Being would probably not be very satisfied.
"Gentlemen, I have heard that True Monarch Baizhi has made great achievements in the Way of Abundance. I am not very talented, but I have also done some research on the path of immortality..."
The Old Man of the South Pole sighed, put the peach away, and then reached into his sleeve to take out a crystal-clear jade pendant.
The jade plaque was carved with a peach and other animals that symbolize longevity.
"These are some of my insights into the path to immortality over the years. Although they are not as profound as the teachings of the Supreme One, I believe they should be of some help to True Monarch Baizhi."
"These insights are my apology for what this useless old man has done."
As the heavy, oppressive gaze departed, the Antarctic Immortal breathed a sigh of relief.
Thankfully, as long as the Supreme Lord is satisfied, everything is fine.
Looking at the jade tablet, Yang Jian, Nezha, and the Monkey King exchanged glances and felt that it was almost the same.
They could certainly destroy the white deer spirit, but that would definitely offend the Antarctic Immortal to death, and might even cause trouble for Bai Zhi.
Good intentions gone wrong; this is not the effect they wanted.
Now, letting this foolish deer dissipate all its cultivation and send it into reincarnation is a very good outcome.
For many gods and demons, this is even more unbearable than their souls being scattered.
Moreover, there is also the insight and understanding of the Antarctic Immortal.
In any case, the Antarctic Immortal was considered one of the most knowledgeable immortals in the entire Heavenly Court when it came to the pursuit of immortality.
The title of "God of Longevity" is not given casually.
There's a saying that goes something like this: there are no wrong nicknames, only people who mispronounce names.
Yang Jian's expression softened. "Since the Immortal Elder has spoken in this way, and the culprit has been brought to justice, then let's just end this matter here."
"Very well, thank you, Lord Erlang. I will definitely treat you to a drink in the future."
The Antarctic Immortal was also eager to resolve this matter. Let the unfortunate mount, whose cultivation had been scattered, be reincarnated and start over. He had suffered the consequences himself.
I clearly warned him not to go too far, but he still insisted on doing this kind of crazy thing, almost getting himself, the owner, into trouble.
No, it's already been invested.