Chapter 496: Chapter 328: Trading with the Northern Emperor, Westward Journey to Seize the Scriptures!

Zhang Fusheng forcibly restrained the tremor in his heart.

Two Great Divine Techniques!!

This Northern Emperor, what a grand gesture!

While Zhang Fusheng was delighted, he was also apprehensive,

He understood that the Northern Emperor probably provided what he considered not so powerful Dharma Gate — thus, two Great Divine Techniques.

From this glimpse, how many Marvelous Techniques and Divine Techniques does this guy actually master?

If just moments ago, he chose to fight to the death with me...

Thunder rumbled in his chest, but Zhang Fusheng remained calm-faced, quietly awaiting the completion of the transaction — hence.

The three Secret Techniques and Great Divine Techniques silently entered the cluster of light,

The twelve plates of Peaches of Immortality, Ziwei Emperor’s Robe, and hanging sword in the Taiji Hall, also fell into the hands of the Northern Emperor.

Light and shadow faded away, the Eight Sceneries Palace along with various visions also disappeared, the Celestial Vault returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

It was also at this moment.

The Northern Emperor revealed a smile, his gaze profound: 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Fellow Daoist Fusheng, regarding this westward expedition, how should we discuss it?"

"Shall we follow the old rules, leave it to our people to compete below, and our victory or defeat, each relying on our own skills?"

Zhang Fusheng nodded:

"Naturally, this is the way, only, we still need to initiate the event of the westward expedition, since the Emperor Tang cannot currently leave the Nine Netherworld, will you act as the Emperor Tang?"

"That’s exactly my intention."

The Northern Emperor’s eyes were bright and meaningful, saying:

"I act as the Emperor Tang, you act as the World-Honored One Buddha, but for this westward expedition, is it to reenact the past, seeking scriptures at Ling Mountain, or..."

"Or to overturn and reverse, performing a piece of uncovered history, using the Sutra Taker as a guide, dispatching troops alone from Chang’an to attack Ling Mountain?"

"In that case, likewise, each relying on our skills!"

His words resonated, causing a chill in Zhang Fusheng’s heart.

In a once altered and overwritten history,

The result of the westward expedition for scriptures, was that the Great Tang dispatched troops, attacking Ling Mountain??

Seeking scriptures... no, it’s seizing scriptures.

Amidst inner tremors,

Zhang Fusheng calmly said:

"Later, I will send a new Guanyin to this Chang’an City, holding a Water and Land Assembly, enlightening the Sutra Taker."

The Northern Emperor smiled:

"It may not be a Sutra Taker, perhaps it’s a Sutra Seizer — whether it’s a westward quest for scriptures or a westward seizure of scriptures, we shall meet again in the future for the truth!"

"But now, that Sutra Taker, who did you choose, Fellow Daoist?"

Zhang Fusheng did not hide, he reached out to lift, drawing forth a being from outside Chang’an City — Li Xiuyuan.

The latter’s face was slightly pale, not daring to resist much, as the previous events had nearly frightened the courage out of him.

However.

The Northern Emperor turned to look at Li Xiuyuan, slightly surprised:

"Is it you?"

He clicked his tongue, sighed:

"The Buddhist Sect preaches mercy, yet this person clearly went through the trials of seeking scriptures in the past, but Fellow Daoist still wants him to go again?"

"Mercy! Mercy!"

The Northern Emperor spoke of mercy, yet it was clearly mocking, Zhang Fusheng’s face showed no change in expression, though his heart was filled with wonder.

What is this?

’Li Xiuyuan’, or rather, the True Spirit occupying Li Xiuyuan’s body, was one of the four people and one horse from the past pilgrimage??

Firstly, exclude the Great Saint.

So who exactly is Li Xiuyuan??

Zhang Fusheng was astonished but did not show it, only said lightly:

"The cycle of Cause and Effect, he once traveled westward, now it is only natural for him to carry the main responsibility for the westward journey."

The Northern Emperor did not refute for once, even raised both hands in agreement, wanting Li Xiuyuan to be the Sutra Taker, the smile on his face was almost overflowing:

"As for now, Fellow Daoist, are you going to sit in my Chang’an?"

Zhang Fusheng chuckled, gave Li Xiuyuan a profound look, and stepped away.

In an instant, he vanished from underground Chang’an.

After he left.

The smile on the Northern Emperor’s face remained, he turned to scrutinize Li Xiuyuan, clicking his tongue in marvel:

"I really do not know what Fellow Daoist Fusheng is thinking."

"You should naturally despise the matter of the westward expedition, and despise Ling Mountain — thus, if He allows you to be the Sutra Taker, you can also be my Sutra Seizer."

After a pause,

The Northern Emperor reached out, gently patted Li Xiuyuan’s shoulder:

"I remember in the earliest historical line, you always followed me, now, perhaps you can return under my command."

Li Xiuyuan opened his mouth but was enveloped by a deep sense of powerlessness, so he just slowly made a gesture of greeting, speaking dryly:

"Subject greets Your Majesty."

The Northern Emperor chuckled:

"But you are too weak... hmm, got it."

He captured a Peach of Immortality, tossed it to Li Xiuyuan, and casually pointed.

In front of the Taiji Hall, Yuan Tiandao, Wei Bushi, along with some other members of the Yuan Family and Wei Family,

before they could even scream, they were all refined into a pill, also floating in Li Xiuyuan’s hand.

Li Xiuyuan’s eyelids twitched violently.

"What, does it remind you of some unpleasant past?" The Northern Emperor spoke peacefully: "But you must remember, the act of dividing your flesh was orchestrated by Ling Mountain."

"If you have hatred, seek Ling Mountain — it’s most fitting for you to be the Sutra Seizer."

Li Xiuyuan was silent, made another bow:

"Yes, Your Majesty."

He deeply buried the hatred in his eyes.

The Northern Emperor smiled, turned and walked into the Taiji Hall, leaving a drifting sentence:

"You were once my True Monarch Tianpeng, the leader of my Northern Polar Four Saints, even Zhenwu followed your lead."

"Later, your Fruit Position was stripped, banished to the Heavenly River, became a Heavenly Marshal Tianpeng, entered the mortal world, reincarnated as a pig — all these were tribulations fated in your life."

"Your tribulations should have all been endured."

"Tianpeng, ah Tianpeng, if you can truly seize the scriptures, there’s no reason you can’t reclaim the position as the leader of my Northern Polar Four Saints, or even..."

As he stepped into the Taiji Hall, the Northern Emperor sat on the Emperor’s Throne, unknowingly donned the Ziwei Emperor’s Robe,

and the cracked and shattered Taiji Hall was restored to its original state.

The twenty-four people of the Lingyan Pavilion filed into the hall, all prostrating in worship, calling out ’Emperor’.