Primordial Era: I am the First Green Ox, the Senior Brother of the Three Religions

Chapter 566 Zi Shou, King Zhou of Shang? Taking on a disciple!

Niu Ben smiled faintly, raised his glass, and replied:

"Your Majesty, you've overstated things!"

"That's all your own destiny, Heavenly Emperor. I was just going with the flow."

Others may not know this, but Niu Ben is very clear about it.

When the matter of establishing a new Heavenly Emperor was discussed at Zixiao Palace, Dao Ancestor Hongjun originally intended to establish Haotian as the new Heavenly Emperor.

His decision to recommend Haotian was indeed a move in line with the prevailing trend.

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After the grand feast, all the saints and powerful beings dispersed in high spirits.

Niu Ben left the Heavenly Court and rode a cloud directly back to the Underworld.

Halfway through the journey, we passed through a mountainous area.

This place is blessed with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and abundant spiritual energy, making it a good place for cultivation.

Niu Ben intended to fly directly over, but at that moment, he suddenly stopped.

"Um?"

Then, he lowered his gaze and looked toward a stream at the foot of the mountain.

At that moment, a child of about seven or eight years old was sitting by the stream.

The child was dressed in rags, his face was pale and thin, and he had clearly suffered a lot.

But his eyes were exceptionally bright, as if they contained the stars and the sea.

At this moment, the child is barefoot, sitting on a rock by the stream, idly throwing pebbles into the water.

"strangeness."

"Why do I feel like this child...is somehow connected to me?"

Niu Ben muttered to himself, then, on a sudden impulse, he descended from the clouds and landed in front of the child.

The child was startled when he saw a Taoist priest descend from the sky.

But he quickly calmed down and looked intently at Niu Ben:

"Are you... are you an immortal?"

Niu Ben smiled slightly and nodded, saying:

"I guess so!"

"What's your name?"

The child didn't hide anything and loudly declared, "My name is Zishou!"

"Zi Shou?"

Upon hearing the child's reply, Niu Ben was deeply shaken.

Others may not know this, but he knows it very well.

Zi Shou, isn't that the name of Emperor Xin?

Di Xin was King Zhou of Shang, the last ruler of the Shang Dynasty, and a key figure in the Investiture of the Gods!

"It was him!"

"No wonder I sensed something when I passed through this place before!"

"It was actually King Zhou when he was a child."

Niu Ben sighed inwardly, not feeling particularly tall. To think that a child he had met in this remote mountain place was actually King Zhou's favorite!

Lost in thought, Niu Ben regained his composure and began to carefully examine Zi Shou before him.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that although Zi Shou was dressed in rags, there was a heroic air about him between his brows.

His eyes were bright, and he had an extraordinary bearing.

In addition, a faint aura of the imperial power of the human race lingered around Zi Shou.

"Unable to cultivate?"

Suddenly, Niu Ben realized that Zi Shou's physical constitution was somewhat strange and could not support his cultivation.

"Could it be because he is the future Human Emperor?"

A thought popped into Niu Ben's mind.

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable under Niu Ben's intense gaze, Zi Shou asked timidly:

"Immortal".

"What...what are you looking at?"

Upon hearing Zi Shou's question, Niu Ben snapped out of his reverie and smiled faintly, saying:

"Zi Shou".

Do you know who your parents are?

Upon hearing this, Zi Shou nodded and murmured an "Mmm":

"Yes, I know!"

"My father was King Di Yi of the Shang Dynasty, and I was his youngest son."

"However... my mother died early, and my father didn't like me much, so I ran away."

After Zi Shou explained it to him, Niu Ben finally understood.

Just now, seeing Zi Shou's tattered clothes, he thought that Zi Shou here didn't even know his own background.

It turns out that they ran away secretly because they were disliked.

After a moment's thought, a resolute glint flashed in Niu Ben's eyes, and he looked at Zi Shou earnestly, saying:

"Zi Shou".

"Do you know you are incapable of spiritual cultivation?"

Upon hearing Niu Ben's question, Zi Shou immediately lowered his head, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes, and replied in a low voice:

"I...I know..."

"Everyone in the palace says I'm useless, and my father doesn't even look at me properly."

"So I ran away; I didn't want to embarrass myself there."

Upon hearing this, Niu Ben remained silent for a moment, then smiled faintly and said:

"Since we have met, it must be fate."

"Zishou, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Upon hearing Niu Ben's words, Zi Shou was completely taken aback, staring at Niu Ben with an incredulous expression:

"The immortal is willing... to take me as his disciple?"

"But... I can't cultivate!"

Niu Ben responded calmly:

"You've started calling me an immortal."

"I can certainly transform you completely."

"In addition, I can also teach you immortal techniques, giving you the ability to protect yourself."

"From now on, I will never be looked down upon again!"

After hearing what Niu Ben said, Zi Shou suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"An immortal!"

"Are...is everything you're saying true?"

"Can I really make something of myself? Will I no longer be bullied?"

Niu Ben nodded and hummed softly:

"certainly!"

"But the condition is that you have to become my disciple!"

Upon hearing this, Zi Shou hesitated no longer. With a thud, he knelt down directly before Niu Ben.

"Master, please!"

"I accept your bow, disciple!"

Seeing this, Niu Ben smiled with satisfaction, and gently lifted Zi Shou up from the ground.

The next moment, he gently touched Zi Shou's brow, and a beam of immortal light immediately entered Zi Shou's body.

Under the baptism of the divine light bestowed by Niu Ben, Zi Shou's body began to change.

The limitations that prevented them from cultivating their talents were also broken.

"Um?"

"I... I feel like my whole body feels so much lighter?"

"It's like some kind of shackles have been broken!"

Zi Shou muttered to himself, then realized that it must have been his master who used magic to make him like this!

Next, Niu Ben stayed in that remote mountain area and began to teach Zi Shou.

Time flies, and before we know it, several years have passed.

At this moment, Zi Shou sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by a faint celestial light.

Under Niu Ben's careful tutelage, he has honed his skills to a remarkable degree.

Physically powerful, with superb swordsmanship...

In addition, he was also well-versed in military strategy and tactics, as well as the art of governing the country and ensuring its stability.

On this day, Niu Ben summoned his son to his side.

"Zishou, you have been following your master in cultivation for several years."

"I have taught you everything that needed to be taught."

"The rest of the journey is yours to walk!"

Upon hearing what Niu Ben said, Zi Shou was taken aback, realizing the implied meaning of parting in Niu Ben's words.

After a slight pause, he knelt down, his eyes slightly red, and looked at Niu Ben, saying:

"Master, I can't bear to part with you..."

Niu Ben raised his hand and gently patted the top of his head, speaking calmly:

"Foolish child, all good things must come to an end."

"Your destiny is extraordinary; you are destined for great things."

"Go! Go back to where you belong!"

"The Shang Dynasty needs you."

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Zi Shou's eyes, and he then kowtowed three times to Niu Ben.

"Yes, Master!"

Then, Zi Shou didn't linger and got up to leave.