EFB Chapter 487 Why did this cow come here?
Chapter 487 Why did this cow come here?
Upon hearing this, Niu Ben took a deep breath. If it were anyone else, he certainly wouldn't have paid any attention.
But this person was his father, Niu Ba, and his motivation was to earn some merit for the Niu clan.
After a moment's thought, a resolute glint flashed in Niu Ben's eyes, and he nodded, saying:
"All right!"
"Then I will return to Penglai. Father, please wait for me!"
Having said that, Niu Ben didn't linger and turned to head towards Penglai Immortal Island.
Before long, Niu Benren returned to Penglai Island.
On the main island, Taishang, Yuanshi, and Tongtianxiang sat together, discussing something.
"Um?"
The Three Pure Ones were all surprised to sense Niu Ben's return.
"Brother, why is the ox back?"
Tongtian exclaimed in surprise, looking somewhat astonished.
The Supreme Sage frowned slightly, shook his head, and indicated that he didn't know either.
Soon, Niu Ben arrived in front of Sanqing.
"Greetings, Master! And my two senior uncles!"
Niu Ben stepped forward and bowed.
The Supreme One smiled faintly and asked directly:
"My disciple, why have you returned?"
As Taishang asked the question, Yuanshi and Tongtian both looked at Niuben with puzzled expressions.
Niu Ben paused for a moment, then cut to the chase and said:
"Master, the reason I have returned is to... request a place in the teachings of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors for my Niu clan."
Upon hearing Niu Ben's words, the Three Pure Ones were taken aback.
When the Supreme Sage had previously summoned the disciples of the three religions, he asked Niu Ben if he could give him the position of teaching the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race, but Niu Ben refused.
Unexpectedly, Niu Ben returned at this time, taking the initiative to ask for the education slot, and even offered it to the Niu clan.
If it were anyone else, the Three Pure Ones would naturally ignore it.
But the fact that the visitor was Niu Ben made Sanqing think carefully.
After all, Niu Ben was the senior disciple of the three religions and also the lord of the underworld.
The key point is that he himself is a Primordial Grand Luo being with incomparably strong strength. Previously, during the Lich War, he killed the newly promoted Saint Di Jun with a single punch.
Although the quotas for teaching the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were allocated by Heaven to the three religions.
However, they have full autonomy over how to allocate resources among the three schools.
If it's just a matter of allocating one spot, then in the eyes of the Three Pure Ones, it's not impossible.
After a moment's thought, the Supreme Sage turned his gaze to Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Sage beside him.
"What do you two think, my two brothers?"
Since Niu Ben made this request, the Supreme Being, as his master, naturally granted it.
However, the quota for educating the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race is shared by the three religions, so he naturally had to ask the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and the Sage of Heaven.
If Niu Ben was asking for something for himself, then it wouldn't be a problem; the Supreme Lord could simply make the decision.
After all, Niu Ben himself was a disciple of the three religions.
However, the places for education they sought were for the Niu clan, and the Supreme Lord could not simply offer his opinion.
Upon hearing the question from the Supreme Lord, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and the Sage of Heaven exchanged glances.
After a slight pause, the Sage of Heaven smiled and replied:
"I have no objection."
"It's understandable that this cow would think of its own kind."
As soon as the Sage of Heaven finished speaking, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable spoke:
"I have no objection either."
"It's just one place for education."
After hearing Tongtian and Yuanshi's answers, the Supreme Sage turned to Niu Ben and said with a smile:
"My disciple, you heard it too."
"This quota for educating the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors will be given to your Bull Clan."
"When the time is right, your Ox Clan will send someone to educate them."
Upon hearing this, Niu Ben was naturally delighted and immediately bowed to the Three Pure Ones:
"Thank you, three teachers!"
Afterwards, Niu Ben didn't linger. After bidding farewell to Sanqing, he went to meet up with Niu Ba.
Not long after, the father and son were reunited.
Upon seeing Niu Ben return, Niu Ba hurriedly stepped forward and asked anxiously:
"Ben'er".
"So? Did the Three Pure Ones agree?"
Niu Ben nodded and hummed softly:
"Father, the teachers have promised that our Niu clan will be given a spot to educate the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!"
"I think it should be one of the educational quotas of the Five Emperors."
Upon hearing what Niu Ben said, Niu Ba was overjoyed and burst into laughter:
"Ha ha!"
"well!"
"He truly is my good son, having secured a spot for my Niu clan to educate the Five Emperors."
"Dad, I didn't spoil you for nothing!"
As he spoke, Niu Ba reached out and patted Niu Ben lightly on the shoulder.
Seeing this, Niu Ben was both amused and exasperated.
He knew very well that the Three Pure Ones were willing to give up a portion of the merit that should belong to the Three Teachings to the Bull Clan, all because of him.
After all, back when they were human, the two saints of the Western Sect were dissatisfied because they were only allocated one of the five emperors' teaching slots. So they discussed with the Three Pure Ones and wanted to ask for more slots from them.
But in the end, the Three Pure Ones righteously and sternly rejected their offer.
After a slight pause, Niu Ben began:
"Father."
"Go back to the Ten Thousand Mountains first. I will inform you when the time is right."
Upon hearing this, Niu Ba nodded and said:
"good!"
Then, Niu Ba didn't linger. He turned around and transformed into a streak of light, heading straight for the Ten Thousand Mountains.
After Niu Ba left, Niu Ben headed towards the Netherworld.
Soon, he returned to the underworld.
They had barely arrived in the underworld when someone came to report:
"The Great Emperor".
"The Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi has come to the Underworld and wishes to see you!"
Upon hearing this, Niu Ben was slightly surprised and muttered to himself:
"Zhen Yuanzi?"
"Why...why did he come to the underworld at this time?"
"Could it be because of Hongyun?"
Suddenly, a thought popped into Niu Ben's mind.
While others might not know this, Niu Ben was very clear that Ancestor Hongyun had a connection with the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race.
It is highly likely that Zhen Yuanzi came to the underworld to find him at this time because of Hongyun's matter.
Earlier, Hongyun was besieged by the demon master Kunpeng and his men, and was eventually forced to self-destruct and perish.
Unfortunately, the primordial purple energy that originally belonged to Hongyun did not fall into the hands of the demon master Kunpeng. Even when the incarnations of the two saints, Zhunti and Tongtian, appeared later, they still failed to seize the foundation for sainthood.
That wisp of primordial purple energy was snatched away by the suddenly appearing Xuan Turtle, and then fell into Niu Ben's hands.
After a moment's thought, Niu Ben came to his senses and said calmly:
"Please invite them in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Soon, Zhen Yuanzi arrived at the core hall of Fengdu City, guided by the underworld officials.
Upon seeing Niu Ben, Zhen Yuanzi quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply to him.
"Greetings, Senior Niu Ben!"
Zhen Yuanzi was extremely polite to Niu Ben, even addressing him as "senior".
Niu Ben remained calm and smiled, saying:
"What 'senior' nonsense!"
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you're too kind. We can simply address each other as fellow Daoists."