Above the Great Dao

Chapter 1278 600: My Junior Brother Has Connections Everywhere

Chen Shi knew he was poor, probably wanted to join the Heavenly Soldier Camp for a few months to earn a monthly salary to pay back the fare for this Star Shuttle trip. He immediately laughed and said, "It's just a small fare, not worth mentioning. Brother Jiang, you don't need to worry about it."

"No. The heavens are in constant movement, and a gentleman must strive relentlessly. I must repay you to have peace of mind," Jiang Guo replied.

Chen Shi thought for a moment and said, "You are already an Immortal, and theoretically, the Heavenly Soldier Camp doesn't accept independent immortals like you, only those who have ascended from the Lower Realm. I have some face at the Heavenly Soldier Camp and know King Li. If I plead on your behalf, I'm sure I can get you into the Heavenly Soldier Camp."

Jiang Guo showed a look of joy, "Thank you, Junior Brother!"

Chen Shi hesitated and said, "Brother Jiang, is our Golden Turtle Island really that poor?"

Jiang Guo shook his head, "Not poor, just no money."

He was somewhat melancholy, "These years, life on Golden Turtle Island has been tough. Well, it wasn't great before either, but it's been even tougher in recent years."

Hearing this, Chen Shi hesitated, thinking that this Golden Turtle Island was mostly full of paupers like Jiang Guo.

The Star Shuttle set sail, and Chen Shi once again used the Purple Heaven Immortal Gourd to gather the Mystic Sky Aurora, preparing to refine the third and fourth strands of Mystic Sky Sword Qi.

The Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture must be cultivated to one hundred and eight strands of sword qi to master this swordsmanship perfectly. He could now manage thirty-six strands of sword qi, and merely two strands of Mystic Sky Sword Qi were insufficient to unleash the full power of his swordsmanship.

Just as he confronted Jiang Guo, if he could simultaneously wield thirty-six strands of sword qi, dealing with Jiang Guo wouldn't be as easy.

Jiang Guo saw him collecting the Mystic Sky Aurora, shook his head, and said, "Junior Brother, relying too much on external objects is not the way of a Qi Refiner. Our Golden Turtle Island lineage has a rule called 'The Way of The Gentleman.' It means when a gentleman fights, he doesn't use sharp weapons. Using ordinary things is the real skill."

Chen Shi was astonished and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity with Jiang Guo, laughing and saying, "I know this saying, it's from the Teacher!"

Jiang Guo laughed, "Our lineage's ancestor on Golden Turtle Island is the Teacher. The Teacher taught without discrimination, which is why Golden Turtle Island exists. Just as it is said, 'Make a name on the Golden List, dominate with honor,' the words 'Golden Turtle' originate from there."

Chen Shi's favorite sage was the Teacher, and he immediately became excited.

He initially thought Golden Turtle Island was a poor place that tricked Outer Disciples into contributing their wealth, but it turned out to be the Teacher's legacy!

"Our Golden Turtle Island Teacher also has another title, called the Tongtian Sect Leader."

Jiang Guo lowered his voice and said, "Don't spread this around; that name carries a bit of infamy and can easily attract hostility. Outwardly, we just say it's the Teacher's legacy."

Chen Shi probed, "Our lineage's reputation isn't good?"

Jiang Guo hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Although it's not good, we haven't reached the point of being on the Immortal Slaying List."

Chen Shi felt a sense of respect, knowing that Jiang Guo realized the top ranks of the Immortal Slaying List were nearby, just a man and his dog.

"Brother, earlier you mentioned 'The Way of The Gentleman,' but I think your understanding is slightly off."

Chen Shi earnestly said, "The Teacher also said, 'A gentleman keeps a sharp weapon hidden on his person.' This means a gentleman, when traveling, should carry a sharp weapon secretly, in case of the unexpected. I think these two sayings should be seen together to understand correctly."

He paused and said, "The way of the gentleman doesn't mean a gentleman doesn't need sharp weapons, rather, when fighting, if he can avoid using them, he won't. But he must have them hidden on him. So, a gentleman should refine sharp weapons but try not to use them in fights, to truly embody the way of a gentleman."

Jiang Guo seemed to ponder, "I may not use it, but I must have it... so that's how it is! Junior Brother, even though you're an Outer Disciple, your understanding of the Teacher's teachings exceeds mine by far. I admire you!"

Chen Shi humbly deflected a couple of words, "I only have this insight because a famed teacher guided me."

Jiang Guo was surprised, "That famous teacher must be quite extraordinary to have such insights! I must meet him!"

Chen Shi laughed, "He's hanging on a willow tree in front of the Houtu Temple in the Lower Realm, full of talent yet unrecognized. If you meet him, you'll surely have a delightful conversation!"

On the Star Shuttle, other passengers glanced over, but the two of them weren't concerned and continued their enthusiastic discussion.

Jiang Guo, convinced by Chen Shi, also began collecting the Mystic Sky Aurora, but his mana was deep, much more profound than Chen Shi's. He directly used Divine Skills, forming a gourd, and absorbed the Mystic Sky Aurora outside the Star Shuttle into it.

This skill was superb, making Chen Shi marvel, thinking, "The legacy of Golden Turtle Island is truly impressive."

The Heavenly Net Blood Transformation Divine Saber and Blood Lake Scripture were just low-level cultivation techniques of Golden Turtle Island. It's essential to know that among the cultivation techniques Chen Shi encountered in the West Bull New Continent, only the Great Wilderness Ming Dao Collection surpassed the Blood Lake Scripture.

"The Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture and Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture are also Golden Turtle Island's techniques."

Jiang Guo, having collected a gourd of Mystic Sky Aurora, also began refining sword qi and said, "The Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture is a foundational sword technique for the swordsmanship of Golden Turtle Island. The Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture is also a fundamental cultivation technique used to choose successors. If one achieves success in the Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture, they can formally become a Golden Turtle Island disciple. Your Mixed Yuan Sword Scripture and Mixed Yuan Dao Scripture have both been refined fairly well. Once I become a True Immortal, and we return to the island, you will certainly comprehend techniques even more marvelous than mine."

Chen Shi was quite expectant upon hearing this.

The Star Shuttle stopped at the Western Heaven Swing ferry, and Chen Shi, Black Pot, and Jiang Guo disembarked one after the other. Chen Shi took Jiang Guo to the Heavenly Dao Residence, only to find that during their absence, the Heavenly Court's skilled craftsmen had completely rebuilt the houses and palatial halls Black Pot had dismantled.

Chen Shi arrived at his Heavenly Dao Residence and said, "Brother, you can stay here for the next few days. I'll go ask a favor from King Li to get you into the Heavenly Soldier Camp so you can receive a salary."

Jiang Guo promptly expressed his gratitude.

Thus, Chen Shi went to the Heavenly King Mansion to see King Li. Initially, King Li did not wish to meet him, but considering he had sent Chen Shi to Thunder Mystery Province on a risky mission, he was worried about offending Lady Houtu and the person in the palace. Hence, he ordered someone to invite Chen Shi in.

"Chen Tianbing has achieved great merit in the Profound Province this time by capturing the main culprit. Lately, I've been thinking about promoting you."

King Li, amiable and smiling, said, "Do you think taking up the post of General is beneath you? However, the merit you have gained is not enough to become a Governor. Moreover, your cultivation is hard to convince the masses."

Chen Shi replied, "I leave it to the Heavenly King's arrangement."

King Li felt rather troubled. If only Chen Shi would ask for the position of Governor, he would have granted it, even though it would be an extraordinary promotion, which might appease Lady Houtu and the person in the palace. But Chen Shi simply wouldn't ask for it.

This position, he wanted to bestow but couldn't.

"There is another matter. Chao Huang of Feng'an County in Thunder Mystery Province has died. The immortals of the Chao family and those of other surnames are also dead."

King Li glanced at him, saying flatly, "Who did this?"

Chen Shi's expression did not change as he said, "I do not know."

King Li snorted, "Slaughtering the Heavenly Court's officials is a violation of celestial laws, deserving death a thousand times over. This time, Heavenly Master Ge handled the aftermath seamlessly, leaving no evidence pointing to you. But there must never be a next time!"

He paused and said, "Chen Tianbing, what brings you here this time?"

Chen Shi replied, "I have a request."

King Li, invigorated, laughed, "Speak freely, as long as it doesn't violate celestial laws. If I can fulfill it, I will do my best!"

Chen Shi laughed, "I have a senior brother named Jiang Guo who wishes to join the Heavenly Soldier Camp. He isn't an immortal who just ascended but is a native of the Earth Immortal Realm and has already cultivated to a Heavenly Immortal. Can the Heavenly King allow him to join the Heavenly Soldier Camp?"

King Li, deeply disappointed, laughed in exasperation, "Did you come to me for such a trivial matter? For such a small thing, you could have just asked the General of the Fire Camp; he could easily place your senior brother there. Why come to visit me in person?"

He, a dignified Heavenly King, never thought he'd handle such trivial matters today.

Besides, is the Heavenly Soldier Camp such a good place? Isn't it known that under King Li's command, the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals have a high casualty rate?

Yet there is someone who, leaving comfort aside, wants to enlist in the Heavenly Soldier Camp and risk his life!

King Li snorted, came to the desk, sat down, prepared pen and ink, and said, "Chen Tianbing, what is the background of this senior brother Jiang? Where is he from? I will write a hand decree for you to take to the General of the Fire Camp to allow entry into the Fire Camp."

Chen Shi replied, "My senior brother's surname is Jiang, named Guo, from Golden Turtle Island, and he was also trained there."

King Li shivered, and the ink stained the paper. He replaced the sheet, his eyes flickering, "Jiang Guo is from Golden Turtle Island? He's a disciple of Golden Turtle Island?"

"Indeed."

Chen Shi smiled, "The Heavenly King may not know, but I am also a disciple of Golden Turtle Island."

King Li was filled with shock waves in his heart, hurriedly finished writing the decree, stamped it, and said, "When General Zhang sees my decree, he will admit Jiang Guo into the Fire Camp. You may leave now."

Chen Shi expressed his gratitude, took the decree, started to leave, but suddenly stopped, turned back and smiled, "Heavenly King, what about Chu Xiangxiu and the Land God of Feng'an County?"

King Li said, "That is none of your concern. Those two have already been thrown into the Heavenly Prison, and on a suitable lucky day, they will be sent to the Immortal Slaying Stage."

Chen Shi expressed his gratitude and hurriedly left.

"Golden Turtle Island appears again. Chen Shi is actually also a disciple of Golden Turtle Island..."

King Li's forehead was full of cold sweat. In just a few days, Chen Shi unexpectedly had the three great backers of the one in the palace, Lady Houtu, and Golden Turtle Island!

"Forget it, forget it."

King Li thought, "Let them go, consider the Fire Camp as already completely perished, no need to bother. As long as the monthly salary is issued on time every month, that's enough."

Thinking of this, he felt much relieved.

Chen Shi took the hand decree to see Zhang Xian, who was so frightened at the sight of the decree that he nearly kowtowed to it, quickly called Jiang Guo to enlist.

Jiang Guo smoothly became a celestial soldier of the Chen Institute Fire Camp in the Gengzi Guard.

"This junior brother of mine indeed has far-reaching connections, extensively connected in the Heavenly Soldier Camp!" Jiang Guo was very pleased in his heart.