Chapter 1141: The Oath Scroll (Third Update)
Xiao Tianzun, Qiang Tianfei, and Yan Tianfei were puzzled and asked for an explanation. Hong Tianzun recounted the events at the North Pole Heaven, chuckling, "I also took advantage of Brother Mu, getting an IOU from him."
Everyone expressed their envy. Qiang Tianfei giggled, "When will Mu Tianzun give me an IOU as well?"
Qin Mu laughed, "Easy, easy."
Everyone roared with laughter.
Just then, a streak of light flashed across the sky. The white cat Xiao Qi, sharp-eyed, let out a meow. Yan Tianfei quickly called out, "Langxuan Divine Sovereign, wait, wait!"
The streak of light halted, revealing Langxuan Divine Sovereign. Seeing the two chariots, he quickly stopped and bowed, "So it's you all!"
Xiao Tianzun smiled, "The cold outside is heavy. Come into the chariot."
Langxuan Divine Sovereign was about to walk over when he caught sight of Qin Mu in the chariot. He snorted coldly, "I won't associate with him!" With that, he turned and headed toward Hao Tianzun's chariot.
Hong Tianzun quickly smoothed things over, laughing, "Brother Mu, don't take it to heart. That's just his nature—straightforward."
Qin Mu fumed, "The Divine Sovereign always sees me as an eyesore. I don't know how I've offended him!"
Everyone laughed, "You smashed his Langxuan Divine Palace twice. Naturally, he holds a grudge. But it's a small matter. Another day, when Hong Tianzun hosts a feast, you two can clear the air."
Qin Mu was moved, "Thank you all, fellow Daoists, for your kindness."
The white cat meowed again. Everyone looked outside and were overjoyed, shouting loudly, "Zushen King, come over here!"
Zushen King halted his heavenly light. Catching sight of Qin Mu, he became furious, "If Qin Mu is here, I'm not!" With that, he stormed off into Hao Tianzun's chariot.
Qin Mu raged, "I've offended Langxuan Divine Sovereign, but I haven't wronged him. Why does Zushen King always target me?"
Everyone laughed, "Zushen King hates evil like an enemy. His eyes can't tolerate a single grain of sand. Our eyes are bigger, so a few grains of sand don't matter."
Qin Mu laughed heartily, "I open my heart to you all, but you treat me like a big grain of sand. It chills my heart."
Qiang Tianfei smiled, "Mu Tianzun, no need to say more. Everyone's hearts are clear and understand well... Ah, Gong Tianzun! Fellow Daoist Gong, come over here!"
Gong Tianzun stopped, lifted the chariot curtain, and glanced around in surprise, "This chariot is full. I'll go to that one..."
"No! No!"
Qiang Tianfei quickly jumped up and grabbed her arm, "That chariot is full of smelly men. At least here there are two women. You'll be uncomfortable there. Stay here, and we sisters can chat."
Gong Tianzun remained expressionless, gently shaking off her hand, "I'll stay then. Was it the Opening Emperor and the demoness of the Creator race who caused trouble and damaged the Heavenly Court this time?"
Everyone nodded. Hong Tianzun sighed, "The demoness and the Opening Emperor attacked our weak points, nearly causing a catastrophe. Hateful, truly hateful!"
Qin Mu slapped the armrest in anger, "I will never coexist with that old villain Qin Ye! If I see him, I'll tear him apart!"
Everyone tried to calm him, "Mu Tianzun, calm down. Don't let that scoundrel ruin your health."
Qin Mu fumed, "I want to spit in his face!"
Everyone said, "Brother Mu's feelings are clear to all. No need to say more. Calm down, calm down."
Yan Tianfei smiled sweetly, "Just now, Mu Tianzun mentioned that the Ancestral Court has reappeared, and everyone should share the benefits equally. What do you all think?"
Everyone exchanged glances. Hong Tianzun laughed, "Brother Mu put it too bluntly, but the rough words hold true. The Ancestral Court holds great benefits, and they must be divided. As the Heavenly Sovereign of the demon race, I naturally have to consider my people."
Yan Tianfei smiled, "I saw that the ancient gods have many treasures from the Ancestral Court, so I grew a bit greedy and wanted to get some. I didn't think about my race. That's my fault."
Qiang Tianfei said mournfully, "His Majesty hasn't visited me in years, so I've taken a liking to jewelry and trinkets. I want to get some to play with."
Gong Tianzun remained cold and silent.
Hong Tianzun frowned, "If the Ancestral Court's seal is broken, it would be disastrous for this world! It would be an apocalypse! I don't agree..."
Qin Mu lifted the ear of the Dragon Qilin and pulled out the dozing little Tu Bo, laughing, "I have a way to enter the Ancestral Court without breaking the seal, so I propose sharing the benefits equally. Though the Ancestral Court is dangerous, keeping the danger sealed forever isn't a solution. The best way is to eliminate it. As Heavenly Sovereigns of the Heavenly Alliance, we have this duty."
He poked at little Tu Bo, who woke up and stared at him sternly, displeased at being disturbed.
Yan Tianfei and Qiang Tianfei looked over, delighted, and laughed, "That Tu Bo is terrifyingly huge, but this little one is really cute!"
Qin Mu smiled, "Of course, he's very cute."
Little Tu Bo yawned and spat out a scroll.
Xiao Tianzun saw the scroll and raised his left eyebrow.
Qiang Tianfei asked curiously, "What scroll is this?"
"This little one's contract scroll."
Qin Mu explained, "I once swore brotherhood with three elder brothers. Two died, and one retired, leaving me with endless sighs. Today, I remembered them again, and I'm quite emotional."
He took the contract scroll, felt its contents with his mind, and glanced at Xiao Tianzun. Xiao Tianzun's expression was calm.
He also sensed Qin Mu probing him through the scroll and said, "I'll think it over carefully. Mu Tianzun's proposal isn't impossible. Let's share the benefits equally."
Qin Mu sensed the scroll's contents and was suddenly shaken to his core, his expression turning incredibly strange.
Xiao was the ancient god Heavenly Emperor, but when he probed the second sworn brother, it wasn't the Hong Tianzun he had guessed!
Back then, he had sworn brotherhood with the Creator Luo Xiao, Da Hong, and Gu Xiao—four of them. The oath to live and die together in the same year and month was bound by little Tu Bo's contract!
Qin Mu only dared to take out the Oath Scroll when Gong Tianzun was present, using it to threaten the ancient god Heavenly Emperor and the Grand Emperor!
However, besides the deceased Luo Xiao and Qin Mu himself, he could confirm that Xiao was the Heavenly Emperor, but the Grand Emperor was not Hong Tianzun!
He slowly raised his head, his gaze falling on Qiang Tianfei, who was chatting and laughing with Gong Tianzun across from him.
Qiang Tianfei giggled, "Mu Tianzun is staring at me with such a sneaky look. Be careful, or His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor will have your head." She then tittered.
Qin Mu's expression turned incredibly strange. "Damn it..."
Xiao Tianzun followed his gaze to Qiang Tianfei, his face also becoming incredibly strange, thinking the same thought: "Damn it!"
Qin Mu quickly rolled up the Oath Scroll, stuffed it into little Tu Bo's mouth, and shoved little Tu Bo back into the Dragon Qilin's ear, his heart pounding wildly.
"Damn it, damn it... Ptooey, no cursing!"
His mind was in chaos. When he had possessed the Heavenly Emperor's physical body in the Heavenly Court, Qiang Tianfei had seductively lain in his palm, tempting him. Now, recalling it, he felt both a lingering fear and a sense of absurdity.
"Damn it, the Grand Emperor is Qiang Tianfei. Then who the hell is Hong Tianzun?"
He turned to look at Hong Tianzun, who gazed at him with a kind expression, chuckling, "Mu Tianzun still owes me a favor."