Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

With a slight movement of his Divine Thought, sensing the scorching aura outside Qingqiu, Li Mingzhu knew that Lu Ya had arrived.

The Tiger King, however, appeared even more tense, apparently also sensing Lu Ya's arrival, and was considerably more concerned about it than Li Mingzhu.

"Come back!"

The Tiger King snorted lightly. Although the tigress had previously been fierce and commanding, in such life-and-death matters, she still had to listen to the Tiger King, Hu Hao.

"Fellow Daoist, you seem so calm, you must have already learned of our clan's difficulties from Tiger Er?"

After summoning the three tigers back, the Tiger King stared at Li Mingzhu and asked.

"Naturally! The Western Sect's conduct is indeed unacceptable to me, and since Tiger Chi is now my mount under my school, it is only right to lend you a hand upon encountering such a situation!"

Li Mingzhu's words carried an underlying condition—that Tiger Chi would have to be his mount.

"Since Fellow Daoist has spoken so, let us speak frankly, though Tiger Er is not very bright, his cultivation talent is the best in our White Tiger Clan in thirty thousand years. Fellow Daoist, being a high disciple of the Jie Sect, it is not exactly degrading for Tiger Er to be your mount, but I still hope you can take him as a disciple!"

The Tiger King said helplessly, as what parent would wish their child to be someone else's mount?

"Agreed!"

Li Mingzhu pondered for a while and then said. He understood that forcing Tiger Chi to be his mount would not be acceptable to the Tiger King couple.

He could always find another mount, else if he pushed the White Tiger couple too hard, it would not be easy for Li Mingzhu to handle.

Even though he had several treasures and was unafraid of these four White Tigers, who could guarantee that Hu Hao didn't have tricks up his sleeve similar to Aoguang, especially since Hu Hao, a Daluo Golden Immortal at Perfect stage, hadn't acted yet.

Li Mingzhu was not certain that his group of three could retreat unharmed.

"Then could Fellow Daoist first remove the Beast Taming Ring from Tiger Er?"

The previously fierce tigress transformed into a white-clothed woman, glaring at Li Mingzhu with resentment. If not for the bigger picture, she would have fought Li Mingzhu to the death.

"I am powerless in this matter. This Beast Taming Ring was crafted by the Ancestor Tongtian Saint before achieving the Dao. Although it now limits Tiger Chi, once his cultivation reaches Daluo, he can naturally refine it himself. It is a decent Spiritual Treasure!"

Li Mingzhu said helplessly, and it was the truth. Although Tongtian was not yet a Saint then, he had Quasi-Saint Peak techniques, and Li Mingzhu certainly could not undo it.

"You.....!"

The white-clothed woman pointed angrily at Li Mingzhu, but did not know what to say. She was aware that someone of Li Mingzhu's status would not deceive her, though the Beast Taming Ring remained a discomforting sight.

"Rest assured, since I have promised to take Tiger Chi as my disciple, I won't treat him as a mere mount. If you don't believe me, I swear an oath to Heaven and Earth to take him as my disciple first!"

Li Mingzhu's tone intensified slightly, as he was not someone to have his integrity questioned; he was not like Zhunti.

"Is this appropriate?"

Hu Hao pointed to the entrance of Qingqiu and said, questioning whether there was enough time to take in a disciple with Lu Ya approaching.

"No matter!"

Li Mingzhu chuckled, willing to pay the price to uncover why Lu Ya was chasing the White Tigers.

With a wave of his hand, two scrolls flew to the inevitable path of approach. These were the River Map and Luo Book. The River Map and Luo Book formed a phantasmal Celestial Star Battle Formation, which was swiftly set up by Li Mingzhu.

With his increased understanding of formations, he no longer needed a Jade Scroll to assist him. Furthermore, his understanding of the River Map and Luo Book was adequate, making it easy to set up this simplified version.

At the moment the River Map and Luo Book were released, the Tiger King's expression changed drastically, though it quickly returned to normal before Li Mingzhu noticed.

The River Map and Luo Book transformed into Celestial Stars, directly blocking Lu Ya and his company.

"What is this?"

Kasyapa, knowing this was the ancient Demon Clan's Celestial Star Battle Formation, still questioned Lu Ya.

"River Map and Luo Book, Celestial Stars. Fortune finds me without effort. Li Mingzhu, I hadn't sought you out, yet you've delivered yourself to me!"

Lu Ya gave a wicked smile, eerily ignoring the Celestial Star Battle Formation, forcefully entering.

Upon seeing Lu Ya enter, Anan and Kasyapa dared not delay, promptly following behind.

Being the Crown Prince of the ancient Demon Clan, Lu Ya was expectedly familiar with the Celestial Star Battle Formation, so following him should lead them out swiftly.

Meanwhile, Tiger Chi was bowing to Heaven and Earth, then to Tongtian and the direction of Wudang's Daoist School, and finally to Li Mingzhu.

Thus, the ceremony of taking a disciple was completed. Though simple, it put the Tiger King's family at ease.

"Disciple greets Master!"

Tiger Chi, once more a chubby boy wearing a collar, which was the Beast Taming Ring, greeted respectfully, though awkwardly. Li Mingzhu had no solution for this.

After all, who could have foreseen things turning out this way? If he had known Tiger Chi would become his disciple, Li Mingzhu would surely have been gentler.

It seemed Tiger Chi was indeed intimidated by Li Mingzhu, as his gaze was filled with reverence.

"Tiger Chi, you are my second disciple. You have a senior sister who has yet to succeed in Transformation. You will know in due time. In my teachings, there aren't strict rules, just a few principles: do not betray your mentor or ancestors, stand united, follow your heart. Nonetheless, if you commit unforgivable acts, I won't show mercy!"

Li Mingzhu said with a smile. Hu Hao had spoken truly; Tiger Chi's talent was indeed impressive, though not quite on par with the unformed spirit of Luoshui.

"Master, what counts as unforgivable?"

Possibly due to fear, Tiger Chi was eager to understand this first and foremost.

"Abusing mana, divine skills, or status for wrongful deeds—all are unforgivable!"

Li Mingzhu said sternly before focusing his attention on the simplified Celestial Star Battle Formation.

Tiger Chi mulled over Li Mingzhu's words, as he didn't wish to transgress his prohibitions.

Listening to Li Mingzhu, Hu Hao nodded repeatedly, admiring the dignified ethos, understanding that unjustified hostility and abuse frequently led to conflicts.

The phrase "follow your heart" resonated deeply with Hu Hao. Such people shouldn't rely solely on good and evil to judge, revealing all with just this phrase.

Naturally, Tiger Chi couldn't grasp this, and Li Mingzhu didn't expect him to yet.

Meanwhile, in the Celestial Star Battle Formation, Lu Ya strolled leisurely, as if in his back garden, moving effortlessly across the formation.

In ancient times, this Celestial Star Battle Formation truly was akin to his backyard.

Though partially due to Li Mingzhu not activating the full formation, Lu Ya's familiarity with the Celestial Stars accounted for much.

"The past is irretrievable!"

Viewing the Celestial Star Formation, Lu Ya couldn't help but reminisce about the heyday of the Demon Clan when, under the Celestial Stars, who dared oppose?

As for the Witch Clan, naturally, they were conveniently overlooked!