Sixty-Nine Transactions

  The Queen Mother of the West was worried about the safety of the Jade Emperor during his great war with Xingtian, who was the second most powerful sorcerer in the Wu tribe after Zuwu. After so many years of cultivation, he had already achieved quasi-saintly attainments and had rich combat experience from the Great War between Sorcerers and Demons. The Jade Emperor also had quasi-saintly attainments but lacked any real combat experience as he had always followed Daozu Hongjun. Therefore, when they left the Heavenly Court, the Queen Mother of the West closely followed behind them.

  Xing Tian was injured by the counterattack of the Huatian Mirror when he was attacking it, and his cultivation was also affected to some extent after losing his head. When he saw the Queen Mother of the West, he knew that killing the Jade Emperor was impossible, so he turned around and left.

  The Jade Emperor and the Queen of the West did not stop Xingtian from leaving, not because they didn't want to stop him, but because there were many factors that restricted them. Firstly, the two of them were affected by the Great War between the Wizards and the Demons, and they understood the strength of the Wizard tribe, but they were not clear about how serious Xingtian's injuries were in the previous battle, and they were also afraid that if Xingtian was too seriously injured, he would self-destruct in a fit of rage. Secondly, they did not want to expose their own cultivation and family background in front of all the saints.

  The Jade Emperor looked at Xingtian's departing back and asked: "Yaochi, did you pick up the 'Huangtian Mirror' that I dropped earlier?"

  The Queen Mother smiled faintly and said, "You don't have to worry about the loss of the Lingbao, I've already taken in the Huatian Mirror. However, this battle has its gains and losses for us. The good thing is that we gained recognition from many scattered cultivators in the Heavenly Court, but the bad thing is that we completely fell out with the Wu tribe. From now on, we'll probably have to be more vigilant against the Wu tribe."

  The Jade Emperor sighed, "There are gains and losses, this is also an unavoidable matter. However, judging from Guang Chengzi's performance today, it can be seen that the current Tianxian is very dissatisfied with you and me. If you and I were not personally appointed by the Daozu, I'm afraid Yuanshi Tianzun would have come to our door in person to find trouble."

  The Queen of the West sighed, "I didn't expect that the disciples of our sect would be so incompetent, to actually be defeated by Chi You and lose the trust of the human tribe."

  The Jade Emperor, summoning his strength, said: "Things have come to this point, and it's useless for us to think about it anymore. Fortunately, the matter of the Human Emperor has been settled, and we can take this opportunity to hide our light and avoid the storm."

  The Queen Mother of the West said, "Now the situation is unfavorable to our Heavenly Court, but this is also good. As long as the human race doesn't cause trouble, then our Heavenly Court can still get a share of the human race's destiny. Even if Yuanshi Tianzun is not satisfied, he can't do anything about us."

  The Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West discussed everything and then returned to Heaven.

  Xing Tian was hesitant after leaving Changyang Mountain, and he really didn't want to return to Beijuzhou, lest they see his current appearance. For a moment, he didn't know where to go.

  After seeing Xing Tian's emotions stabilize, Kun Peng finally revealed his true form.

  At this time, however, Xing Tian let out a loud shout: "Who is it?!" Xing Tian said, holding the divine axe, on guard against Kun Peng. Since Xing Tian was using his abdominal cavity to produce sound at that moment, his voice had a humming echo.

  Kunpeng looked at Xingtian's headless body, still so upright, but the image made people feel extremely sad and sympathetic, with a surge of inexplicable sympathy and admiration in his heart.

  "Only then did Kunpeng say: 'Xing Tian is still the Xing Tian of the great war between Xing Tian and Wu Yao, even without a head he is still so brave, I must say that I admire him!'"

  Xing Tian fell silent for a moment after hearing Kun Peng's words, then said: "Kun Peng, as a demon master, we haven't fought before, but we've met a few times. Are you here to mock me specifically? Or do you want to take advantage of my severe injury and take my life to avenge the demon tribe for the great war between humans and demons back then?"

  Kunpeng smiled calmly and said, "Xingtian Dazhu, you're being too serious. Both the Wu and Yao tribes have long since retreated from the world, and I haven't been a Yao master for ages. You don't need to harbor so much hostility towards me. Actually, I came here hoping to make a deal with you; I wonder if Xingtian Dazhu is interested?"

  Xing Tian snorted coldly and said, "You are a demon master, I am a great shaman. What kind of deal can we discuss between us? Leave now, or don't blame me for being ruthless!"

  Kunpeng smiled and said, "Let's not talk about Xingtian Dazhen for now. With your current serious injuries, even if you were in your prime, you wouldn't be my match. Don't you think it's a bit arrogant to say such things?"

  Xing Tian said: "Wu Yao will not coexist, even if I die in battle, I will never surrender."

  Hearing Xing Tian's answer, Kun Peng said with a mixture of laughter and tears: "Xing Tian Da Wu, you should know that I have always had a good relationship with Hou Tu Zu Wu, and during the Great War between the Wu and Yao tribes, I also completely fell out with the Yao tribe. How could I come to make things difficult for you?"

  Xing Tian asked: "You didn't come here to make things difficult for me, what is this all about?"

  Xun Peng said, "Xing Tian Da Wu, you're probably not willing to return to Bei Ju Lu Zhou in this state, lest others laugh at you. I've come to ask if you don't want to find your own head?"

  Xing Tian heard Kun Peng's words and fell silent for a moment before saying: "Could it be that the demon master has a way to retrieve my skull?"

  Xun Peng said: "Xing Tian Da Wu, in fact, I'm not deceiving you, your skull is now in my hands."

  Xing Tian was deeply moved by Kun Peng's words. Seeing this, Kun Peng hastily said: "Xing Tian the Great Shaman, don't be agitated, I can also return your head to you, but I need the 'Gan Ji Divine Axe' in your hand, do you want to make a deal with me?"

  Xing Tian heard Kun Peng's words and became somewhat enraged, saying: "You wicked master, are you trying to take advantage of the situation? Do you really think I, Xing Tian, am easy to bully?"

  Kunpeng said: "Xingtian Dazhu's words are a bit too much, you and I are just equal transactions. If you don't want to, then I have nothing to say. However, I have discussed this matter with Hou Tu Zu Wu before, and she also agreed with my suggestion. It's just that I don't know what Xingtian Dazhu's intentions are?"

  Xing Tian sank into thought for a moment, then said: "Since both the Earth Ancestor and Wu have agreed, I have nothing to say. Presumably, as a demon master, he won't deceive me." As Xing Tian spoke, he reluctantly handed over the 'Gan Ji Divine Axe' to Kun Peng.

  Kun Peng said, "I, Kun Peng, would not stoop so low for just one axe, and I won't offend the entire Witch tribe for it either."

  Kunpeng took over the 'Ganqi Divine Axe' and said: "Xingtian's great witchcraft, if it weren't for this axe, I might have something to do with my ascension, otherwise I wouldn't have done so. However, you shouldn't be too sad either. After some time, I will refine a giant axe for you."

  Xing Tian said: "In our Wu tribe, we always keep our promises. We two are fair and square in this transaction, mutually willing and not taking advantage of each other. There's no need to mention the matter of refining axes again."

  Kunpeng's face turned serious, and he said: "The hatred between the Wu and Yao tribes is very deep. Although I have fallen out with the Yao tribe, I am still a member of the Yao tribe after all. If this axe were not related to my own cultivation, I would never come to trouble you. Since Xingtian Dazhou does not want me to refine another axe for him, then I will say no more. The Wu tribe must have its own methods for refining instruments, perhaps they will be more suitable for you. However, please accept this material for refining the instrument as a token of my goodwill."

  Kunpeng said this, took out a large piece of stardust and a piece of Western pure gold to give to Xingtian. Xingtian understood that someone like Kunpeng was not willing to owe anyone favors, so he didn't decline either, directly accepting the two items.

  Kunpeng saw Xing Tian put away the two items, and his heart couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. Although it was an equal transaction between the two, with Hou Tu Zu Wu's recognition, Kunpeng had taken advantage of Xing Tian's misfortune after all. He didn't want to be tied down by karma with Xing Tian, especially since he wanted to focus on cultivating the Tao. That's why he gave Xing Tian the materials for refining equipment, in order to settle this karma once and for all.

  Kunpeng looked at Xingtian and said, "Xingtian's great witchcraft, Chiyou's death is the trend of the heavenly way. I understand that you want to avenge him, but by doing so, you are going against the heavenly way, which is why you have encountered this disaster of beheading. The Jade Emperor is still the Heavenly Emperor appointed by the Daozu Hongjun, and even saints must consider several factors. How can it be you? Listen to my advice, put aside your hatred in your heart for now and plan for the future."

  Xing Tian also received the warning from Hou Tu Zu Wu, understanding that Chi You was the main character of this great calamity, and his death was predetermined by heaven. Now, whether it is the Heavenly Court or the Heavenly Court, it is not something that the current witch tribe can resist. He went to the Heavenly Court to avenge Chi You in a fit of rage, without thinking about the consequences of doing so. When he came to his senses afterwards, he also felt that this move was inappropriate.

  Xing Tian knew that Kun Peng could say this, which means he didn't have any ill intentions towards the Wu tribe. So he said: "Thank you for reminding me, Witch Master. After the losses from the great war between the Wu and Yao tribes, it's true that our Wu tribe shouldn't be so quick to take up arms again."

  Gonggong said, "It's good that Xingtian Dazhen can understand this point. The war between the two tribes of witches and demons has greatly injured their vitality, and they have no strength to compete for the protagonist of this world again. The demon tribe is still okay, with Nüwa behind them, and the other few saints are not good at forcing them, but the witch tribe is different. Among the twelve ancestral witches, only Hou Tu is still there, but he can't leave the underworld either. You are the leader of the witch tribe, you should lead the witch tribe to pass this difficult period, rather than acting so rashly."

  Xing Tian understood Kun Peng's good intentions, nodded and then returned to Beijuzhou.