The 40th North Sea rises with wind and waves

  The Supreme Elder Lord wanted to establish the Three Sovereigns, and this matter was of great concern to both the Primordial Heavenly Master and the Master of the Universal Teachings. With the establishment of the Three Sovereigns, there must be a Human Sovereign's teacher, which is a good opportunity to gain merit. The Supreme Elder Lord wanted to send Xuandu to persuade Kunpeng, and both the Primordial Heavenly Master and the Master of the Universal Teachings were willing to lend their support, sending out powerful disciples from their respective schools. The Primordial Heavenly Master sent Guangchengzi, while the Master of the Universal Teachings sent his great disciple Duobao. These two, along with Xuandu, set off towards the North Ming Sea.

  Before the three set off, the Supreme Old Lord entrusted them to speak kindly and negotiate, absolutely not to use force. The three had all experienced the Great War of Witchcraft and knew Quan Peng's character. Arriving at the North Ming Sea, the three said in unison: "Under the Three Pure Ones, Xuan Du, Guang Chengzi, and Duo Bao have come to seek an audience with Master Quan Peng, and hope that Master will not be stingy and grant them an audience."

  The voices of the three men were clear and resonant, their echoes lingering within the Northern Wilderness, lasting for a long time without fading away, revealing that the speakers had profound moral character. Their tone was humble and modest, clearly indicating that they were men of virtue.

  Kunpeng heard this and thought to himself: "They've finally come, it seems the time for me to make my move has arrived. The Human Emperor's merit I must obtain."

  Xuandu, Guang Chengzi and Duobao's voices fell at the same time. The North Ming Sea, which was originally empty, suddenly revealed a layer of golden lotus flowers. A small island appeared, and this island was actually the Penglai Fairy Island that Kunpeng had obtained from the East China Sea.

  Guang Chengzi was overjoyed at the sight, and hastily descended from the cloud head, about to enter within. However, Duo Bao and Xuan Dou's faces were stern, knowing that this island must be unusual, but it was too late to pull Guang Chengzi back. Suddenly, a change occurred before their eyes, and a layer of faint mist rose up around the periphery of Penglai Island, with sharp starlight swirling in all directions. The stars from the nine heavens above descended, enveloping the entire small island. Xuan Dou and Duo Bao were shocked at the sight, and hastily stopped in their tracks. Guang Chengzi, however, had already taken a step forward and was struck by a beam of starlight, tearing his clothes and revealing his fair skin underneath.

  Xuandu and Duobao had both seen the 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array' of the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court during the Witch War, so how could they not understand that this island-protecting great array was precisely that renowned 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array'.

  The two of them didn't rush to see the array, they understood that since Kun Peng had revealed this island, it meant he was willing to meet them in person, there was no need to risk entering the 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array'. At the same time, they also understood why their Taishang teacher would instruct them to seek him out with courtesy before departing, just by looking at the 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array' one could know how high the demon master Kun Peng's cultivation was.

  With just one sound of the jade chime, the palace gates of the demonic master's palace swung open wide. Two rows of Daoists of various colors stood on either side, bowing respectfully and clearing a path of ice in the middle. Above the palace gates, a black lotus flower suddenly appeared in mid-air, upon which sat a tall, bearded Daoist wearing a high crown and blue robes. His appearance was ancient and strange, his eyes cold and clear - it was none other than Kunpeng, the master of billions of demons in the vast wilderness, and the sacred master of humanity.

  Kunpeng slowly opened his eyes, and a divine light shone brightly. He said: "So it's the saint's disciple. I wonder who has come to my North Ming Sea. I don't know what brings the three of you here today. If I can assist, I will certainly do my best."

  Genpaku, who was of the highest status among the three, spoke up and said: "The demon master is polite, we have come to trouble you with something."

  Kun Peng saw Xuan Du's respectful tone and was also quite pleased. He thought to himself, "He doesn't seem as cold as before." So he asked, "Oh? What is it that you need help with, Fellow Daoist Xuan Du? I'm happy to assist you."

  Xuandu heard this and was overjoyed, saying: "The demon master is so reasonable, it's perfect. Now there is a meritorious deed that needs the demon master to complete."

  Xuan Du saw Kun Peng's expression was focused, not as cold as before, and his heart also relaxed a bit. He continued: "The demon master and the same robe Fu Xi's predecessor died in the great war between witches and demons, but now he wants to re-enter the world to rebuild and prove the human emperor's position. However, this merit requires the assistance of 'He Tu' and 'Luo Shu', so I came here to invite the demon master, borrowing the 'He Tu' and 'Luo Shu' in his hand for a hundred years, to complete this achievement. After the event, it will be returned on time."

  Xuantu seemed to have not seen Kunpeng's face, which was getting more and more pale, and explained the reason for the matter. As soon as his voice fell, he heard Kunpeng's sharp voice coming over, saying: "So that's how it is, this 'River Chart' and 'Luo Book' are left by my clan's great emperor Di Jun, but they are not suitable for lending out. The three Taoist friends please leave, I won't see you off." Kunpeng's tone was icy cold, the air seemed to be freezing into ice.

  Xuan Du saw Kun Peng turn around and want to leave, he pushed Guang Cheng Zi beside him, Guang Cheng Zi immediately spoke out: "How can the demon master say such a thing? Fuxi is also a member of the demon tribe, and is also the brother of Nüwa Niangniang, this is not an external borrowing either."

  Kunpeng snorted and said, "When you came, didn't your respected master tell you about the karma between me and the demon tribe? You don't need to bring up Nüwa either, I have a great karma with her too. Just because of this, I won't lend out the 'River Chart' and 'Luo Book' for nothing. You'd better leave!"

  Guang Chengzi saw Kun Peng and didn't take them seriously, so he said: "You wicked immortal, we have come on the orders of the Holy One to borrow a treasure. If you don't lend it, aren't you afraid that all the holy immortals will blame you?"

  The words of Guang Chengzi came out, and the Dark Capital immediately felt uneasy. The demon master Kun Peng scolded the sage on Mount Buzhou, but he knew about it. In the end, nothing big happened. His karma with Nüwa was also formed because of this. Moreover, Kun Peng had great merits to protect himself, so even a saint wouldn't dare to do anything to him. Therefore, before leaving, the Supreme Old Lord instructed them to make requests politely. Guang Chengzi spoke like this, and it's strange if Kun Peng didn't get angry. It's probably difficult to borrow treasures again.

  "Just listen," Kunpeng said coldly, "Gong Chengzi, you don't need to use the sage to pressure me. I no longer care what the sage thinks. Today, whatever you say is useless. The 'River Chart' and 'Luo Book', I will not lend out. If there's something, let Nüwa come and talk to me personally. You are not qualified."

  Guang Chengzi was furious upon hearing Kun Peng's arrogant words and said, "Kun Peng, we deigned to discuss this with you because we looked up to you. Don't be ungrateful. Today, no matter what, we must borrow the 'River Chart' and 'Luo Book'."

  Kun Peng was furious and laughed, saying: "My master sees you as a saint's apprentice, just call him a Taoist friend. I didn't expect you to be ungrateful and bully me like this. Do you think my master is easy to mess with?"

  Kunpeng spoke, his body's aura surging, as if sensing Kunpeng's anger, a massive wave rolled on the North Ming Sea, cold wind howled, emitting an ear-piercing sharp wail. The sky was once again shrouded in the light of the stars and constellations, for a moment, both the giant waves and starlight rushed towards the three of them.

  Xuan Du saw the situation and knew that Guang Cheng Zi had already angered Kun Peng. He couldn't help but blame Guang Cheng Zi in his heart, thinking he shouldn't have acted so presumptuously. He hastily said: "Sorcerer, please calm your anger, listen to me for a moment."

  Kunpeng also knew that he couldn't afford to offend the Three Pure Ones for the sake of a junior, so he took the opportunity to step down and said: "Xuan Du, do you have anything else to say? Listening to Guang Chengzi's words, your intentions are not friendly?"

  Xuan Du said, "Don't get angry, Master. Guang Chengzi's words were just a momentary outburst and shouldn't be taken seriously. The Great Sage Fuxi's reincarnation as the Human Emperor is the grand trend of Heaven's will. I hope you can follow the great way and not make things difficult for us."

  Kunpeng sighed and said, "Alright, since you put it that way, I won't go against the will of heaven. This 'River Chart' and 'Luo Book', I'm not going to lend them to you. You can go back and tell Nüwa that Fuxi wants to reincarnate as a human emperor, but I must be the teacher of the heavenly emperor; otherwise, everything is off."

  Xuandu followed Taishang Laojun for many years, and understood that they had come to test the idea of the demon master Kunpeng, so he said: "Since the demon master has said so, then we will also return first."

  Xuandu said and took Guang Chengzi and Duobao together to leave the North Ming Sea. On the way, Guang Chengzi asked in doubt: "Master brother, why are you so polite to Kunpeng? He is just a has-been demon master, what's so great about him, and he is still so arrogant."

  Xuan Du heard Guang Chengzi's words and couldn't help but sigh, "Junior brother, you've been devoted to your cultivation under the Second Master Uncle, and are unaware of many things in the vast expanse. This demon master Kun Peng is not as simple as you imagine. Today, you've really provoked him, and we few people may be in trouble."

  Guang Chengzi said disapprovingly: "We are all disciples of the Sage, how can he dare to challenge the dignity of the Sage?"

  Duobao himself had been dissatisfied with the crowd of immortals, and seeing Guangchengzi being so arrogant, he couldn't help but say: "Guangchengzi, don't think that just because you're a disciple of a saint, you're someone to be reckoned with. The vast expanse of the universe isn't as simple as you think it is. If it weren't for Master Xuandu speaking up and calming down Kunpeng, we would all have been implicated by your actions today."

  Guang Chengzi saw Duo Bao looking down on him and couldn't help but angrily say: "Duo Bao, what do you mean by these words?"

  Duobao said: "What I mean, you know it yourself."

  Xuan Du saw Guang Chengzi and Duo Bao about to quarrel, so he said: "Alright, you both say a few less words. Guang Chengzi's junior brother was indeed a bit excessive earlier. The demonic master Kun Peng is not a simple character, and the saint's disciple has no great restraint on him. You may not know that in the great war between humans and demons on Mount Buzhou back then, Kun Peng once insulted the Holy Mother Nuwa. Do you think he would put a saint's disciple like you in his eyes?"

  Guang Chengzi heard Xuan Dou's words and couldn't help but ask, "Big Brother Master, is it that the Holy Nüwa allows Kun Peng to be so arrogant?"

  Xuan Du sighed: "Later on, Nüwa secretly injured the demon master Kunpeng, and thus formed a karma with him."

  Guang Chengzi asked in confusion: "Why didn't Nüwa just kill Kunpeng directly?"

  Xuan Du sighed: "It's not that Nüwa doesn't want to, but she can't. The demon master Kunpeng has gained countless merits in the vast wilderness, and with great merits protecting him, even saints dare not kill him, otherwise they will surely suffer heavenly punishment."