Chronicles of Celestial Origins

The moon was as round as ink, and the sky was full of stars. In the Yuling Mountains, the Kong family mansion was full of flowers and brightly lit.

In the distance, a beam of light shot down, revealing Tang Ning's figure.

"Daoyou Tang, my humble mansion is honored by your presence. I apologize for not welcoming you from afar." Kong Wenxing, who received the message, personally went outside the mansion to greet you, smiling and bowing his head.

"Daoyou Kong, you don't have to be polite. I wonder if the other Daoists have arrived?"

"They are all here. We were just talking about Daoyou!"

"Then let's go!"

The two came to the majestic and vast hall of the Kong Mansion. There were already many cultivators sitting inside. In addition to Feng Yuliang, Zhu Zhiqing, Kong Rui, there were also several Mahayana cultivators from Qingzhou's local families and sects.

"Daoyou Tang is here."

"Daoyou Tang."

Tang Ning came in from outside, and several people inside greeted him in a friendly manner.

"Fellow Daoist Tang, please take a seat." Kong Wenxing invited enthusiastically, leaving two seats at the top.

"I am a guest, how can I take the place of the host?"

"Hey! This is a seat reserved for you. Besides, today is to celebrate your birthday, so you should take a seat. All the fellow Daoists here have come to visit me for your sake."

"In that case, it would be disrespectful for me to refuse."

The two of them sat down at the top, Kong Wenxing clapped his hands, and the maids waiting outside came into the hall with jade plates and placed a variety of delicacies on their desks.

Kong Wenxing raised his glass and said, "The reason why I invited you all today is, first, to celebrate Brother Tang's birthday. Second, to celebrate the return of the three counties of Qingzhou to the hands of the families. As you all know, the Peacock King's corpse given by Brother Tang has now become the treasure of our family. For such a rare treasure, our family really has no words to thank us. We can only take the opportunity of Brother Tang's birthday to celebrate for him as a token of our gratitude. Thank you all for coming. I suggest that we toast Brother Tang with this glass of wine."

Tang Ning smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Fellow Daoist Kong is too polite. We cultivators don't care about such trivial matters as birthdays. Moreover, this year is not my 4,000th or 5,000th birthday, so there is really no need to go to great lengths. However, Fellow Daoist Kong invited me again and again, saying that this is to celebrate the return of the three counties of Qingzhou, and that he invited all of you to celebrate together. I had no choice but to respectfully obey. Let's celebrate the return of the three counties of Qingzhou with this cup of wine! Tang will drink first as a sign of respect."

Everyone poured the wine in the cup. After drinking it all, Feng Yuliang said with a smile: "The recovery of the three counties of Qingzhou this time is all thanks to the efforts of Daoist Tang, and it is even more thanks to Daoist Tang that we can drink the fine wine brewed with the blood of the Peacock King. Our sect is grateful to Daoist Tang. When our sect returns to Pingyuan County, we will also invite Daoist Tang to gather with us. I hope Daoist Tang will not refuse."

"The recovery of the three counties of Qingzhou depends on the dedication of the coalition forces. Everyone worked together. How dare Tang take credit for it."

"Daoist Tang, don't be too modest. Everyone knows The three counties of Qingzhou were recovered because you killed the Peacock King with your own strength, which made the demons of Mubei collapse without a fight and flee. Without you, the outcome of the coalition forces and Mubei is still unknown. "

"We can sleep soundly and drink happily today, all thanks to the great blessing of Fellow Daoist Tang."

"Fellow Daoist Tang is really a genius born on a mission. This is really God's blessing to Qingzhou."

"With Fellow Daoist Tang in charge of Qingzhou in the future, how dare the demons of Mubei go south?"

Everyone was full of praise.

Tang Ning shook his head with a bit of disappointment and sighed.

"What's wrong with Fellow Daoist Tang? Are you still worried?" Kong Rui asked.

"Nine out of ten things in life are not satisfactory, how can there be no worries?"

Feng Yuliang said: "With your strength and reputation, is there anything that cannot be solved? If you have any worries, just tell me. If there is anything that can be done for my sect, I will do my best."

"This matter has nothing to do with your sect or you. It is my own business, so I won't talk about it. I hope you can drink happily. We won't go home until we are drunk. Today is a farewell party!"

When these words came out, everyone looked surprised and suspicious.

Zhu Zhiqing asked, "What do you mean by that, Daoist Tang? Are you going to leave Qingzhou?"

Tang Ning drank a cup by himself, looking worried: "I plan to resign from the post of manager of Qingwu Camp and Qingzhou Allied Forces, leave Qingzhou, and never come back again."

Several people were shocked, Feng Yuliang frowned: "Why is Daoist Tang doing this?"

Tang Ning drank another cup and sighed: "It's really embarrassing to talk about this. Anyway, I have no face to stay in Qingzhou. In a few days, I will resign from all my positions here, return to the sect, or travel around. Everything in Qingzhou has nothing to do with me."

Everyone looked at each other, not expecting Tang Ning to say such a shocking thing, and the originally festive and cheerful atmosphere suddenly became a little solemn and serious.

Kong Rui was surprised and said, "What happened to Daoist Fellow Tang? Daoist Fellow's killing of the Peacock King has spread all over the world. Daoist Fellow's reputation is at its peak. Who wouldn't nod in praise? Is there anything else that can make Daoist Fellow feel ashamed? No matter what difficulties you have, Daoist Fellow, just say it. If my mansion can do it, I will definitely not refuse." "Yes! Daoist Fellow Tang, why do you want to leave Qingzhou? We can't live without you in Qingzhou! If Mubei goes south in the future, or if the demons invade, how can the coalition resist you without you, a great general?" "Without Daoist Fellow Tang, what combat power do we have in the Qingzhou coalition? Once the demons from Mubei come back, who can resist?" Tang Ning just drank repeatedly without responding, and everyone looked at him in surprise.

"Fellow Daoist Tang, if you have any troubles, just tell us, everyone here will support you. You are the benefactor of our Qingzhou cultivators. Whoever opposes you is against all the sects and families in Qingzhou."

Until Kong Wenxing spoke, Tang Ning sighed and smiled bitterly: "I said, this matter has nothing to do with you, and you can't help me."

"I believe you all know that Tang was born in the Qinghai sect. After the Mubei demons went south, I evacuated with the Qinghai sect until the end of the Qinghai War. Thanks to the care of my wife and teacher, I joined the Taixuan Sect. Since then, I have been serving in the Qingwu Camp, and it has been nearly three thousand years."

"Qingzhou is my hometown that makes me miss it, but now, I really have no face to stay."

"I broke my promise."

"When we captured the three counties of Pingyuan, Beihai, and Donglai before, In order to motivate the soldiers to fight, I promised them generous gifts and claimed that I would promote them as long as they took over the three counties of Qingzhou. Including the disciples under my sect, I promised to promote them with corresponding positions. "

"Originally, I thought that since they had made great contributions in the conquest of the three counties of Qingzhou, it would be a piece of cake to arrange a few people to serve in the Wuwei Camp of Donglai, Beihai and Pingyuan. Moreover, they were all disciples who made contributions in the conquest of the three counties. I didn't expect that none of the appointments of dozens of disciples I recommended were approved. "

"People need face, and trees need bark. "

"Tang made a solemn promise at the beginning, but now he has not fulfilled any of it. How can he face these disciples in the future? How can he stay in Qingzhou? Staying here will only make people laugh. "

After saying that, Tang Ning drank wine by himself. "Your sect is really going too far." Feng Yuliang spoke first, with an indignant look: "With the merits of Fellow Daoist Tang, you arranged several disciples' positions, but you didn't allow such a small matter? Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Tang, I will advise Fellow Daoist Han of your sect in the coalition meeting hall tomorrow." Kong Rui said: "If there is no Fellow Daoist Tang, how can the three counties of Qingzhou be obtained? The personnel appointments of several disciples are stuck, and anyone would be angry. Isn't this killing the donkey after it has done its work? I will go to Fellow Daoist Han to argue." "Fellow Daoist Tang, why should you be angry about such a trivial matter, and there is no need to leave Qingzhou." "Your sect did a really unkind thing. Fellow Daoist Tang has made great contributions to the recovery of the three counties of Qingzhou. Even if it is a reward based on merit, he should be promoted greatly, not to mention several disciples." Tang Ning waved his hand to interrupt He said to several people: "Don't say anything more, let alone looking for Senior Brother Han. This is an internal affair of our sect. If you go to find Senior Brother Han, what will happen? People will inevitably say that Tang colluded with outsiders to put pressure on the sect. At that time, Tang will really be in trouble." "Tang has already decided to resign from the positions of Qingzhou Allied Forces Manager and Qingwu Camp Manager. I will submit formal documents to the sect and the Allied Forces in a few days." Kong Wenxing advised: "Fellow Daoist Tang, it is reasonable that we have no right to ask about the internal affairs of your sect, but if you want to leave Qingzhou, it is closely related to us. I don't care about others, but I am the first one who cannot agree. Without Fellow Daoist Tang in charge, Qingzhou is like a tiger with its teeth pulled out. What deterrent power can it have against the demons of Mubei? This is the pain of the relatives and the joy of the enemies." Tang Ning shook his head and said: "I never wanted to leave, but things don't go as I wish. It's not just because I lost face and I can't stay in Qingzhou anymore, but also because I'm discouraged."

"Thinking back then, I joined our sect with the sole intention of serving the sect. During the Qingzhou civil war, I was seriously injured twice and almost died. Every time I recovered from my injuries, I immediately joined the frontline battlefield. I was treated well by our sect, so I risked my life to repay you."

"When we captured the three counties of Qingzhou, we learned that the Peacock King was stationed in Pingyuan County. Fellow Daoists Kong and Zhu urged me to act cautiously and not to fight him head-on. I needed to move slowly to avoid falling into the enemy's trap."

"I knew the danger, but I thought this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I didn't need to be dangerous. I risked my life and led my troops straight to Pingyuan County, in order to recover the three counties of Qingzhou occupied by the Mubei demons in one fell swoop to repay the great kindness of our sect. ”

“The Peacock King was indeed ambushed and attacked us halfway. Tang fought hard and risked his life. Fortunately, he cut off his head, defeated the enemy and took Pingyuan. ”

“After that, he split his troops into two routes and took Beihai and Donglai directly, and finally recovered the three counties in one fell swoop. ”

“To this day, I have never asked the sect for any reward. I thought it would be easy to arrange a few disciples to take up positions based on my special merits, but I didn’t expect to be treated like this. None of the dozens of disciples I recommended passed the appointment, which really made me feel disappointed. ”

“This time, I have recaptured the three counties of Qingzhou, which is considered to be a great favor to the sect. I don’t want to care about the chaos in Qingzhou anymore. ”

“If the sect allows me to spend the rest of my life in the mountain gate, I will return to the mountain gate to practice with peace of mind. If not, I will travel around the world. This mind is determined, so don’t say anything more. ”