《Hong Huang: I am the cowherd》 Chapter 1 - Transmigrating as the Cowherd, God-Level Selection Chapter 1 Transmigrating as the Cowherd, God-Level Selection ¡°Did I just transmigrate?¡± Su Chen never expected that while on a countryside trip, he would witness an old man¡¯s ox break free and almost trample a little girl by the roadside. Without hesitation, he rushed forward, grabbed the rope, and steadied the animal. But just as he secured the ox, a sudden dizziness overtook him, and he found himself in a paradise-like world. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The scenery was breathtaking¡ªlush green mountains, towering ancient trees, and air so pure that a single deep breath felt as if it was cleansing his internal organs. A deep cow¡¯s call snapped Su Chen back to reality. Turning his gaze, he saw a black buffalo approaching him. Its large, bronze-like eyes gleamed with intelligence as if it could see through everything. ¡°I actually transmigrated into the Cowherd?¡± As Su Chen gradually absorbed the memories in his mind, he finally understood which world he had entered and his current situation. The legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, the Qixi Festival¡­ As a Chinese person, how could he not know? And now, having become the Cowherd, didn¡¯t that mean he was destined to marry the Weaver Girl, the daughter of the Heavenly Emperor? ¡°Su Chen, you¡¯re of age now, it¡¯s time to start a family!¡± (The Cowherd had a name, but because he spent his days herding cattle, people simply called him ¡®Cowherd¡¯.) At that moment, the black buffalo nudged Su Chen with its horn and, to his shock, spoke in human language. Quickly recovering from his surprise, Su Chen reminded himself that this was the mythological Great Desolation World, where gods and demons existed. A talking cow was nothing out of the ordinary. More importantly, in the legend, the Cowherd successfully married the Weaver Girl thanks to the help of this ox! Having grasped his situation, Su Chen gently patted the ox¡¯s head and sighed deeply. ¡°Old friend, don¡¯t you know our situation? Ever since my brother and I divided the family estate, we¡¯ve lived in poverty. What girl would want to marry me?¡± To avoid exposing his transmigration, Su Chen naturally followed the story¡¯s original dialogue while speaking with the ox. At this moment, he was keenly aware that, having transmigrated into the Great Desolation, his best chance at changing his fate lay with this black buffalo. In this world of gods and demons, where the strong ruled over the weak, deities stood high above mortals. How could Su Chen not wish to witness their divine majesty? Furthermore, if things followed the original story, he would indeed marry the Weaver Girl with the ox¡¯s help¡ªbut their ending would be tragic. Bound by the will of the heavens, they would only be allowed to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. That would be an unbearable fate for both him and their future children. If he wanted to change his destiny, he had to seize this opportunity! Su Chen understood the legend well. He knew that this old ox was anything but ordinary. The Weaver Girl, as the Heavenly Emperor¡¯s foster daughter and a princess of the celestial realm, held an unparalleled status. And yet, with the ox¡¯s guidance, the Cowherd not only knew the exact time and place of her descent but was also able to steal her clothes without her noticing¡ªallowing him to take her as his wife. This was utterly absurd! After all, the Cowherd was just a mere mortal, while the Weaver Girl, a divine princess, possessed immense power. If he approached her directly, she would undoubtedly detect him instantly. Yet somehow, he had managed to steal her celestial robe without a hitch. Even more ridiculous¡ªafterward, she actually agreed to marry him! Ignoring the disparity in their strength and status, how could a heavenly princess, who was bound by celestial laws, possibly fall for a mortal? And not just any mortal¡ªone who stole her clothes! Clearly, there had to be countless hidden factors at play. And at the center of it all was this old ox. This ox had orchestrated a situation where a heavenly princess married a mere mortal, causing the celestial realm to lose face¡ªyet afterward, nothing happened to it. This alone spoke volumes about the ox¡¯s strength and background. Realizing all this, Su Chen knew that he had to hold on to this golden opportunity. After all, he was now the owner of this extraordinary ox! The old ox, seeing Su Chen sighing, its large bronze eyes twinkling with amusement, spoke again. ¡°Su Chen, a man should neither overestimate nor underestimate himself. If you follow my advice, there will definitely be a girl willing to marry you.¡± ¡°Tomorrow at noon, seven celestial maidens will descend to the Milky Way Pool to bathe. Among them, the youngest is the most beautiful, kind-hearted, and skilled. She can spin, weave, cook, and endure hardships.¡± ¡°Tomorrow, hide behind the bushes near the pool. Once they enter the water, take her clothes. Without them, she won¡¯t be able to return to the heavenly palace, and she will have no choice but to stay in the mortal world. If you propose to her, she will certainly agree.¡± [ Congratulations, Host! The God-Level Selection System has successfully been activated!]. At that moment, a crisp, melodious voice rang in Su Chen¡¯s mind, filling him with excitement. Finally, it had appeared! The old ox, seeing Su Chen¡¯s excited reaction, assumed it was because of its advice and thought nothing of it. [Due to the Host¡¯s current situation, three choices have been triggered! Do nothing tomorrow! Reward: One Peento Peach! Follow the old ox¡¯s advice, take the Weaver Girl¡¯s clothes, and marry her! Reward: One Nine-Turn Golden Pill! Take all the celestial maidens¡¯ clothes and make them all your wives! Reward: A drop of Pangu¡¯s Heart¡¯s Essence Blood!]. Chapter 2 - I Want It All! Chapter 2 I Want It All! Upon hearing the system¡¯s three choices, Su Chen saw a selection panel in his mind displaying the options given by the system. First, he immediately ruled out the first option. The reward was a single Peento peach, which, while capable of extending his life for thousands of years, would not allow him to become an immortal. The second option was highly tempting¡ªa Nine-Turn Golden Pill, which could help one break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, transcend fate, and achieve eternal life. However, compared to Pangu¡¯s heart blood, the Nine-Turn Golden Pill was insignificant. One drop of heart blood was equivalent to 100 drops of ordinary blood. The Twelve Ancestral Witches were formed from Pangu¡¯s blood essence, making them extraordinarily powerful. If Su Chen could obtain a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood, his future potential would be hundreds of times greater than that of the Ancestral Witches. Achieving sainthood and standing at the pinnacle of the Primordial World would no longer be just a dream. Thus, in a flash, Su Chen made his choice. ¡°System, I choose the third option!¡± As soon as Su Chen spoke, the options in his mind disappeared, leaving only the third choice. [ Choice successful. Please complete the task smoothly tomorrow! If the task fails, there will be no reward and no punishment.]. Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Su Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel overjoyed. Even if he failed the mission, there was no penalty¡ªthis system was surprisingly humane. However, for the sake of his future, he had to steal all seven fairy maidens¡¯ clothes no matter what! ______ Before noon, an old ox approached Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, quickly get on my back!¡± Without hesitation, Su Chen climbed onto the ox¡¯s back. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°The Silver River Pool is located on a celestial star in the firmament. We must fly to reach it. To avoid any accidents, you must not open your eyes, or the consequences will be dire!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± At this moment, Su Chen became even more convinced that the old ox was extraordinary. However, his top priority was completing his mission. As for the ox¡¯s identity and origin, he would think about that later. Holding tightly onto the ox¡¯s hump, Su Chen closed his eyes. Despite hearing the roaring wind, he felt no air resistance at all. Moments later, the ox stopped. ¡°Su Chen, quickly hide by the third tree next to the Silver River Pool. The seven fairy maidens will arrive soon. Remember to take the youngest maiden¡¯s clothes¡ªdo not take the wrong ones!¡± At this moment, Su Chen opened his eyes and was stunned by the scene before him. The place was truly like a celestial paradise, filled with ethereal mist and boundless divine energy. The Silver River Pool emitted a refreshing fragrance that was both intoxicating and surreal. ¡°Stop daydreaming! Remember what I just told you!¡± The old ox nudged Su Chen with its horns, urging him to hide behind the third tree. Then, in the blink of an eye, the ox vanished as if it had never been there. About half an hour later, seven colorful clouds descended from the sky, and seven breathtakingly beautiful fairy maidens appeared by the Silver River Pool. Upon seeing them, Su Chen finally understood what true celestial beauty was. No goddess or celebrity on Earth could even qualify to carry the shoes of these fairy maidens. ¡°How long has it been since we last came to the Silver River Pool? Today, we must take a good bath and relax while bonding as sisters!¡± The eldest sister among them was dignified and elegant, exuding a noble aura. ¡°Big sister is right! The affairs of the Heavenly Court keep us busy, and it¡¯s rare for us to gather like this. Today, we must celebrate together!¡± ¡°Agreed! Let¡¯s have a joyous day!¡± With that, the seven fairy maidens began removing their clothes, neatly placing them aside, before gracefully diving into the Silver River Pool. Silver ripples spread across the water, creating a mesmerizing and dreamlike scene. At the same time, Su Chen was completely dumbfounded. The fairy maidens were only a few meters away from his hiding spot. Everything was visible to him¡ªclear and vivid. For a moment, Su Chen¡¯s mind went completely blank. Despite being so close, the fairy maidens remained oblivious to his presence. Clearly, this was the work of the old ox¡¯s mysterious powers. ¡°Hehehe!¡± ¡°Haha, this is so much fun!¡± The seven fairy maidens splashed and played joyfully in the water, their laughter crisp and melodious. Their laughter finally brought Su Chen back to his senses. Suppressing his excitement, he remembered his mission. Stealthily, he crept forward and¡ªwithout hesitation¡ªsnatched up all seven sets of clothes. Then, he waited for the fairy maidens to notice. About half an hour later, the fairy maidens had finished playing and prepared to get dressed. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Our clothes are gone!¡± Upon realizing that their garments had vanished, the seven fairy maidens were struck with terror, their beautiful faces turning pale. The eldest sister quickly regained her composure and instructed her younger sisters to stay submerged in the pool to avoid being seen. She then activated her divine sense to search for the culprit. However, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn¡¯t detect who had taken their clothes. At that moment, Su Chen leisurely stepped out from behind the tree, holding the seven sets of clothes in his arms. ¡°Fairy maidens, I just happened to find these clothes. Do they belong to you?¡± ¡°Who are you?¡± The eldest sister¡¯s eyes flashed with murderous intent, as if she wanted to tear Su Chen apart. Likewise, the other six fairy maidens were equally enraged and embarrassed. It was obvious¡ªthis man had stolen their clothes unnoticed, meaning he had also seen everything. To preserve their dignity, one of the fairy maidens prepared to attack and eliminate Su Chen. However, Su Chen released a powerful energy, rendering them unable to break through his defense. Meanwhile, outside the pool¡¯s perimeter, the old ox sensed the murderous aura and couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. ¡°Seven fairy maidens, if you want your clothes back, there¡¯s a simple condition.¡± ¡°What condition?¡± The eldest sister decided to probe further before taking any action. ¡°You must all marry me!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s words, the seven fairy maidens were utterly dumbfounded. ¡°You shameless scoundrel!¡± ¡°You have no shame!¡± Instantly, all seven fairy maidens¡¯ faces turned red with anger and humiliation. Meanwhile, outside the pool, the old ox was so shocked by Su Chen¡¯s audacity that it nearly stumbled. ¡°This brat is outrageous! He actually dares to demand that all seven fairy maidens marry him?¡± ¡°These are the seven adopted daughters of the Heavenly Emperor¡ªHeaven¡¯s seven princesses! If they all marry a mortal, it would be an even greater humiliation to the Heavenly Court than if just one of them did!¡± The old ox¡¯s large, round eyes were filled with disbelief as it pondered the feasibility of such an event. Just as everyone was still in shock, the system¡¯s melodious notification sounded in Su Chen¡¯s mind. [ Congratulations, master! You have successfully completed the selection. Your reward has been sent. Please check your inventory!]. Chapter 3 - The True Identity of the Old Ox Chapter 3 The True Identity of the Old Ox The old ox¡¯s identity was extraordinary¡ªit was none other than Kui Niu, the mount of the Sage Tongtian! After the calamity of the Lich Tribulation, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun gathered the Sages to discuss the selection of the new Heavenly Emperor. The Three Pure Ones and the two Western Sages each nominated their disciples, hoping to secure dominance over the Great Desolation. Unexpectedly, the position was taken by Haotian and Yaochi, who essentially got it by luck. As a result, the Sages harbored resentment towards Haotian. After Haotian ascended as the new Heavenly Emperor, he issued numerous celestial laws to restrain the disciples of the Sages, further aggravating their dissatisfaction. Thus, under the scheming of the two Western Sages, Haotian¡¯s younger sister, Yaoji, descended to the mortal realm and married the human Yang Tianyou, giving birth to two sons and a daughter. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This incident severely tarnished Haotian¡¯s prestige and that of the Heavenly Court, forcing him to personally suppress his sister Yaoji to restore the court¡¯s dignity. Witnessing Haotian¡¯s increasingly stringent celestial laws, the Tongtian Cult Leader wanted to see him humiliated. Sensing his master¡¯s intentions, Kui Niu volunteered to orchestrate a scheme against the Heavenly Court, setting his sights on Haotian and Yaochi¡¯s most beloved adopted daughter¡ªZhin¨¹. Therefore, the Cowherd was able to marry Zhin¨¹ so smoothly, and why the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother, despite knowing they had been tricked, dared not pursue the mastermind. After all, Kui Niu was the mount of a Sage¡ªhe represented the face of a Sage! Even as the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother, Haotian and Yaochi dared not challenge him. ¡°This Su Chen¡­ If he only wanted one wife, I could have made it happen. But taking all seven princesses of the Heavenly Court? That¡¯s asking too much of me!¡± Kui Niu truly wanted to help Su Chen marry all seven celestial princesses. If that happened, Haotian and the Heavenly Court would suffer an even greater humiliation than before. However, Kui Niu also understood that if he pushed things too far, it would mean completely severing relations between the Heavenly Court and the Jie Sect. After all, Haotian was the Heavenly Emperor of the Great Desolation, personally appointed by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun. If he was repeatedly humiliated, even the most patient person would snap. Not to mention, if all seven of his adopted daughters were taken by one man, he would have no choice but to plead to the Dao Ancestor in the Purple Heaven Palace for justice. If that happened, even the Tongtian Cult Leader might face rebuke, and Kui Niu himself would have created an enormous disaster! ¡°It seems this scheme must be abandoned¡­¡± Kui Niu let out a sigh, then activated his divine powers, instantly sweeping Su Chen away from the Silver River Pool and back to his home on Funiu Mountain. The seven fairy maidens watched as Su Chen suddenly disappeared along with their clothes. Relieved yet deeply humiliated, they experienced mixed emotions. They were relieved because their celestial garments had been returned, freeing them from Su Chen¡¯s control. But they were humiliated because their reputations had been ruined. From now on, who else could they marry but Su Chen? ¡°Sisters, we must never speak of what happened today. We must keep this secret at all costs. One day, when we become stronger, we will hunt down that scoundrel and reclaim our dignity!¡± ¡°Big sister is right!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll do as big sister says!¡± With the eldest sister¡¯s firm declaration, the fairy maidens slowly calmed down. Their initial shame and helplessness faded. Deep down, they understood¡ªSu Chen had managed to steal their clothes without them even noticing. His strength was far beyond theirs. Dreaming of revenge was laughable! Moreover, they only remembered his appearance¡ªthey didn¡¯t even know his name. Where could they possibly find him to take back their honor? ______ ¡°Su Chen, you¡¯re incredibly bold! You actually wanted to take all seven fairy maidens for yourself!¡± Kui Niu was somewhat frustrated that his scheme had failed, but he admired Su Chen even more. After all, the Jie Sect¡¯s philosophy was about seizing the last sliver of opportunity within the Dao. How could someone without courage achieve that? ¡°Old friend, are you really an immortal?¡± Hearing the dissatisfaction in Kui Niu¡¯s voice, Su Chen didn¡¯t take it to heart. Instead, he saw an opportunity¡ªto learn cultivation from Kui Niu! Right now, even though he had received a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood as a system reward, his future potential was limitless. However, he had no cultivation techniques at all! Without a proper method, how could he refine Pangu¡¯s heart blood? Becoming an immortal would be nothing more than a dream! Kui Niu looked at Su Chen deeply. He knew that his recent actions had already given Su Chen some clues. ¡°Su Chen, I am indeed an immortal. Do you wish to cultivate?¡± ¡°I do!¡± Su Chen nodded resolutely. In the next moment, Kui Niu transformed into a tall, muscular man with a dark complexion. Two ox horns remained on his head, signifying his true identity. ¡°Su Chen, I¡¯ve watched you grow up. Since you wish to cultivate, I will naturally help you. But if you wish to learn the core techniques I possess, you must gain my master¡¯s approval!¡± Over the years, Su Chen and Kui Niu had lived together and formed a deep bond. Since Su Chen was technically his master, Kui Niu was willing to help him wholeheartedly. ¡°I am Kui Niu, the mount of the Sage Tongtian. If you wish to cultivate, I can take you to Jin¡¯ao Island. I can even teach you some basic cultivation techniques. However, if you wish to progress further, it will depend on your own fate!¡± Hearing Kui Niu reveal his identity, Su Chen suddenly understood everything. He had long known that Kui Niu was no ordinary creature. But he never imagined it was actually the mount of the Tongtian Cult Leader¡ªthe legendary Kui Niu! Chapter 4 - Entering Jinao Island, The Hongmeng Nine Turns! Chapter 4 Entering Jin¡¯ao Island, The Hongmeng Nine Turns! S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After digesting the memories in his mind, Su Chen realized that he was in the era of the first human dynasty¡ªthe Xia Dynasty. This meant that the Great Desolation was currently in the post-Lich Tribulation period, after the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, but before the Investiture of the Gods calamity had officially begun. [ Congratulations, Master! A mission choice has been triggered! Choice 1: Cultivate independently and do not follow Kui Niu to Jin¡¯ao Island! Reward: Body-Sanctification Cultivation Method, Nine-Turn Profound Art! Choice 2: Follow Kui Niu to Jin¡¯ao Island! Reward: Pangu¡¯s Dao-Proving Cultivation Method, Hongmeng Nine Turns!] The system¡¯s clear and melodious notification made Su Chen¡¯s heart leap with joy. Without hesitation, Su Chen immediately responded. ¡°System, I choose 2!¡± Although Nine-Turn Profound Art was legendary, it paled in comparison to Hongmeng Nine Turns, the cultivation method that Pangu himself used to prove the Dao. Thus, there was no need for deliberation¡ªhe directly chose option 2. After all, Hongmeng Nine Turns was not only Pangu¡¯s Dao-proving method, but it also encompassed Nine-Turn Yuan Art (for primordial spirit cultivation) and Nine-Turn Profound Art (for body sanctification). The Three Purities, as incarnations of Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit, had inherited Nine-Turn Yuan Art. The Twelve Ancestral Witches, born from Pangu¡¯s blood essence, had inherited Nine-Turn Profound Art. But the complete Hongmeng Nine Turns allowed for the mutual enhancement of both the primordial spirit and the physical body, ultimately leading to both attaining sainthood simultaneously. Its power was unimaginable! ¡°Old friend, rest assured, I will not let you down!¡± Su Chen looked at Kui Niu, his gaze filled with unwavering determination and sincerity. As a transmigrator, Su Chen knew that the upcoming Investiture of the Gods calamity was aimed at the Jie Sect. If he wasn¡¯t careful, he could very well perish in the tribulation. However, without encountering Kui Niu, would he have such an opportunity in the first place? Thus, even if the Investiture of the Gods calamity came, Su Chen would do everything in his power to repay Kui Niu¡¯s kindness! Kui Niu saw the unwavering sincerity in Su Chen¡¯s eyes and was slightly moved. He reached out and patted Su Chen¡¯s shoulder with genuine warmth. ¡°Su Chen, once I bring you to Jin¡¯ao Island, you will be considered part of the Jie Sect. If you perform well, you may have the chance to become a disciple of the senior brothers and sisters, or even be accepted as a direct disciple of our master. So, do your best!¡± ¡°Understood!¡± Feeling Kui Niu¡¯s care, Su Chen nodded firmly. _____ Ten years later, Kui Niu finally brought Su Chen to Jin¡¯ao Island. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the mission. The reward has been sent¡ªplease check your inventory!] Hearing the system notification, Su Chen was overjoyed. Now, he not only possessed a drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood but also Pangu¡¯s Dao-proving cultivation method, Hongmeng Nine Turns! As long as he cultivated diligently, his rise to power was only a matter of time! Upon arriving on Jin¡¯ao Island, many disciples of the Jie Sect came forward. ¡°Greetings, Uncle Kui Niu!¡± ¡°Greetings, Uncle Kui Niu!¡± As Kui Niu stepped onto Jin¡¯ao Island, countless disciples of the Jie Sect respectfully saluted him. Although Kui Niu was not a true direct disciple of the Sage Tongtian, he was still his personal mount. His status was certainly not as high as the core disciples, but it was still far above ordinary registered disciples. As a result, even the second and third-generation disciples treated him with respect. Kui Niu greeted them in return and introduced Su Chen. ¡°No need for such formalities, my nephews. This is my dear friend, Su Chen. I hope you can look after him.¡± Hearing this, the third-generation disciples were surprised. They had assumed Su Chen was Kui Niu¡¯s disciple, but he was actually his friend. Naturally, they would not dare to neglect him. Seeing that Kui Niu was already paving the way for him, Su Chen felt deeply touched. Kui Niu led Su Chen to a towering mountain peak on the island¡ªhis usual resting place. ¡°Su Chen, I will teach you two cultivation techniques¡ªEight-Nine Profound Art and Grand Immortal Technique. One focuses on the path of physical sanctification, while the other refines the primordial spirit. Choose whichever suits you best. As long as you cultivate diligently and absorb the celestial fruit energy in your body, becoming an immortal will be effortless!¡± Over the past ten years of travel, Kui Niu had fed Su Chen countless celestial fruits to sustain him. Once he embarked on the path of cultivation, attaining immortality and eternal life would be within reach! ¡°Old friend, thank you!¡± Receiving Eight-Nine Profound Art and Grand Immortal Technique, Su Chen expressed his gratitude sincerely. ¡°Why be so formal with me?¡± Kui Niu laughed heartily and began guiding Su Chen through the key points of cultivation. After half an hour, Kui Niu saw that Su Chen had understood the basics and prepared to leave. ¡°Su Chen, cultivate diligently. If you¡¯re hungry or thirsty, just consume celestial fruits and spiritual spring water. I must now go to Biyou Palace to report to our master, the Tongtian Cult Leader.¡± Chapter 5 - Tongtians Praise Chapter 5 Tongtian¡¯s Praise After Kui Niu left, Su Chen calmed his mind and prepared to receive his system rewards. ¡°System, extract my rewards!¡± [ Pangu¡¯s heart blood and Hongmeng Nine Turns have been extracted into your sea of consciousness. Please check your inventory!] In an instant, Su Chen sensed a drop of golden blood within his sea of consciousness. It emitted an overwhelming pressure so terrifying that, had it not been a system-generated reward, he would have been crushed into dust by its sheer might. [ Master, you have two options for refining this drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood. Immediate Refinement. The system assists in direct refinement. Your cultivation instantly reaches Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak. Upon comprehending the Laws, you can break through to Quasi-Saint (Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal). However, your chance of advancing beyond Quasi-Saint is only 10%. Gradual Refinement for Enhanced Potential. The system assists in slowly refining the essence over 1,000 years. Your innate foundation will evolve to that of a top-tier Innate Demon God. Your probability of attaining Sainthood will exceed 95%!] ¡°I choose the second option!¡± Su Chen didn¡¯t even need to think twice. In the Great Desolation, anyone below a Saint is merely an ant! Only by achieving Sainthood could one control their own destiny. Using this drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood to enhance his innate foundation and gain the potential for Sainthood was far superior to becoming a mere Quasi-Saint powerhouse. Even though Quasi-Saints were among the strongest beings in the Great Desolation, in the eyes of Saints, they were still nothing but slightly bigger ants. Moreover, once a catastrophic tribulation arrived, only Saints could remain eternally detached from its effects. Even the strongest Quasi-Saints would be reduced to ashes if they got entangled in karmic causality. With the opportunity for Sainthood before him, how could Su Chen let it slip away? Besides, as a transmigrator, he knew the future trajectory of the Great Desolation and had a system¡ªwhy worry about not rising to the top? ¡°Master, please operate Hongmeng Nine Turns. The system will assist you in refining the heart blood to enhance your innate foundation!¡± Following the system¡¯s instructions, Su Chen began cultivating according to Hongmeng Nine Turns. Instantly, the golden drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood exuded a mystical Daoist aura, slowly merging into Su Chen¡¯s body. A terrifying tempering process began! Suddenly, Su Chen¡¯s bones shattered and resonated like thunder, shaking his entire being. His flesh ruptured, and fresh blood gushed out, solidifying over his skin¡ªturning him into a blood-soaked figure. The pain was bone-searing, causing his entire body to tremble uncontrollably. Yet, he did not waver! Clenching his teeth, he persisted, continuously circulating his cultivation technique to refine himself. Hongmeng Nine Turns was Pangu¡¯s ultimate Dao-Proving technique, requiring both the physical body and primordial spirit to progress together. As Su Chen cultivated, not only did his body continuously break down and reform, but even his primordial spirit underwent the same process. Each time, it shattered into pieces before being reforged, stronger than before. Even though Su Chen¡¯s soul was already far stronger than ordinary mortals due to his transmigration, the pain was still unbearable. Yet he endured. ¡°Only by enduring the harshest trials can one reach the pinnacle!¡± If he didn¡¯t lay a solid foundation, what qualifications would he have to attain Sainthood and stand at the summit of the Great Desolation? _____ Meanwhile, in Biyou Palace¡­ Biyou Palace¡ªthe sacred dojo of a Saint. No one except core disciples of the Jie Sect was allowed to enter. Upon his return, Kui Niu immediately went to pay respects to his master. ¡°Greetings, Master!¡± High above, seated upon nine layers of celestial clouds, was a handsome youth in a purple-gold Daoist robe, radiating a boundless Daoist aura¡ªas if he were the center of the universe. This was none other than Tongtian, the Supreme Sage of the Jie Sect! ¡°Kui Niu, why did your plan fail?¡± Tongtian never directly ordered Kui Niu to humiliate the Heavenly Court. However, Kui Niu, sensing his master¡¯s dissatisfaction with Haotian, had volunteered for the task. Tongtian hadn¡¯t opposed it. Now, seeing that Kui Niu had failed, he found it intriguing. Kui Niu might seem straightforward, but he was actually incredibly cautious and never acted without certainty. For him to fail was unusual. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ______ ¡°Master, I miscalculated this time.¡± Kui Niu carefully recounted Su Chen¡¯s audacious actions in detail. ¡°Interesting¡­ A mere mortal dares to covet all seven princesses of the Heavenly Court? And he even directly threatened them? This Su Chen is quite amusing!¡± Tongtian smiled lightly, a rare flicker of amusement in his divine eyes. ¡°Master, Su Chen and I have relied on each other for years. Since he has now offended the seven princesses of the Heavenly Court, I brought him back to Jin¡¯ao Island. Please punish me!¡± Tongtian waved his hand dismissively. ¡°No need.¡± ¡°In my Jie Sect, we do not judge by background¡ªonly by fate. Since this mortal is fated with you, bringing him back for guidance is acceptable!¡± Just then, Tongtian¡¯s divine consciousness extended toward Kui Niu¡¯s mountain, where Su Chen was cultivating. He saw Su Chen¡¯s body ripping apart and reforming, blood streaming down his body, yet his will remained unshaken. ¡°A mere mortal can endure the agony of Nine Turns. His resilience is truly extraordinary!¡± Tongtian¡¯s eyes gleamed with appreciation. However, a hint of regret followed. ¡°But his innate foundation is too weak. If he were a true Innate Human, his future achievements would far surpass my senior brother¡¯s disciple, Xuandu!¡± Hearing Tongtian¡¯s praise, Kui Niu felt proud. But upon hearing that Su Chen¡¯s potential was ultimately limited, he felt a pang of regret. Chapter 6 - Breakthrough! The Great Jie Sect Competition! Chapter 6 Breakthrough! The Great Jie Sect Competition! Time flowed like a fleeting dream. In the blink of an eye, 800 years had passed. Throughout this time, Su Chen remained secluded in Kui Niu¡¯s mountain, diligently cultivating. He had never even stepped down to explore Jin¡¯ao Island. Kui Niu occasionally guided him, but after seeing that Su Chen had firmly stepped onto the path of cultivation, he relaxed. Instead, he spent his time interacting with fellow disciples or occasionally venturing out. One day, Kui Niu returned to his cave and found Su Chen still immersed in cultivation. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a deep sense of admiration. ¡°This brat is truly dedicated¡­ but his innate foundation is simply too poor. After 800 years, he has only broken through to the Earth Immortal stage.¡± ¡° Birth truly outweighs effort!¡± Kui Niu sighed, feeling a tinge of regret. On Jin¡¯ao Island, a supreme blessed land where a Saint personally presided, even an ordinary demonic beast would have reached Heaven Immortal or higher in 800 years. Yet, Su Chen¡ªdespite his relentless cultivation¡ªhad only reached Earth Immortal. This alone spoke volumes about how terrible his innate foundation was. ¡°Although Su Chen¡¯s future achievements may be limited, at least he has attained immortality. As long as he doesn¡¯t provoke anyone, he can live freely for eternity. That alone is worth something!¡± After leaving behind some celestial fruits and spiritual herbs, Kui Niu departed so as not to disturb Su Chen¡¯s cultivation. _____ When Su Chen emerged from seclusion, he saw the pile of celestial fruits left by Kui Niu. His heart warmed. ¡°Old friend, don¡¯t worry. I will never let you suffer the same tragic fate in the future¡ªnot even being able to protect your own child!¡± Su Chen etched Kui Niu¡¯s kindness into his heart. In the original timeline, after the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Kui Niu¡ªthe mighty mount of a Saint¡ªwas reduced to a mere demonic beast. By the Journey to the West era, he couldn¡¯t even protect his own son, Red Boy, who was taken by Guanyin and forced to become a celestial servant. But now that Su Chen knew the future, he would never let that happen! ______ Another 200 years passed. A deafening sound erupted from Su Chen¡¯s body, as though thunder was roaring through his bones. At that moment, an invisible shackle inside him shattered completely. His cultivation exploded forth. ¡°I have finally refined the drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood! My innate foundation has risen to the level of a top-tier Innate Demon God!¡± Su Chen opened his eyes, a brilliant light flashing within them. A single drop of Pangu¡¯s heart blood was equivalent to 100 drops of ordinary blood, and he had used it all to enhance his innate foundation. Now, his potential exceeded that of countless innate gods in the Great Desolation¡ªeven rivaling the Three Pure Ones! ______ At that moment, a familiar figure descended from the sky¡ªit was Kui Niu. The moment he sensed Su Chen¡¯s energy, his eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°Huh? Su Chen¡­ you actually broke through to Heaven Immortal?¡± Kui Niu had never expected this! Based on his estimations, Su Chen would need at least 1,000 years to break through. Yet, it had only taken 200 years! However, Kui Niu simply assumed Su Chen had accumulated enough strength over time, leading to a sudden breakthrough. _______ Kui Niu quickly thought of something important. Kui Niu genuinely felt happy for Su Chen. Within the Jie Sect, only core disciples were taught the sect¡¯s true inheritance¡ªthe supreme Shangqing Immortal Technique and the legendary Thirty-Six Great Divine Powers. Although Kui Niu knew some of these techniques, as a mount, he had no right to take in disciples. Thus, he had only been able to teach Su Chen external techniques, such as Eight-Nine Profound Art and Grand Immortal Technique. Kui Niu suddenly thought of something and seriously advised Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, if you are accepted as a disciple, you must ask your teacher to pass down a technique called ¡®Creation and Reversal¡¯!¡± S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°¡®Creation and Reversal¡¯ is the number one divine power among the Thirty-Six Great Divine Powers. Its mysteries are boundless. It is said that the Saint Nuwa used this technique to create the human race. If you master it, you can further enhance your innate foundation, allowing you to reach even greater heights!¡± Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s heartfelt guidance, Su Chen was deeply moved. He stepped forward and patted Kui Niu¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Old friend, rest assured¡ªI won¡¯t let you down!¡± Now, with his foundation solidified and his cultivation method being Pangu¡¯s ultimate Dao-Proving technique, his future achievements were limitless. Thus, whether he officially became a disciple or not was no longer a concern. However, since Kui Niu was so eager for him to participate, he figured he might as well go and see it for himself. After all, he had spent all this time cultivating and had never truly explored the legendary dojo of a Saint. Now was the perfect opportunity! Chapter 7 - The Favor of the Three Xiao Sisters Chapter 7 The Favor of the Three Xiao Sisters On Jin¡¯ao Island, the disciples of the Jie Sect numbered in the tens of thousands, not to mention the followers scattered across the surrounding immortal islands. If one counted them all, the total number easily exceeded a million! ¡®Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering¡¯ was not just an exaggeration¡ªit was reality! This was all due to the Jie Sect¡¯s doctrine of accepting all who were fated, regardless of race or innate potential. As long as one had a heart that pursued the Dao and a connection to the sect, they could become a follower of the Tongtian Cult Leader. However, truly joining the sect as a disciple and cultivating the Shangqing Immortal Technique was extremely difficult. To provide an opportunity for the millions of followers, every 2,000 years, the Jie Sect held a grand competition. During this event, the Saint¡¯s personal disciples, close attendants, and even outer disciples would observe the participants to select potential talents. If someone demonstrated exceptional aptitude and character, they could be taken in as a third or fourth-generation disciple of the sect. In essence, the Jie Sect¡¯s Grand Competition was a way for aspiring immortals to showcase their skills, hoping to gain the favor of the Saint¡¯s disciples and become a true member of the Jie Sect. Additionally, those who stood out might even be granted powerful magical treasures. Thus, every Grand Competition was a spectacle of unrivaled excitement and intense battles. ¡°Su Chen, although there are countless participants, many of them have competed several times before. If they weren¡¯t selected the first time, they almost never get chosen later.¡± ¡°Apart from innate potential, the most important trait for joining the Jie Sect is one¡¯s heart and character!¡± Kui Niu had no doubt that Su Chen would be noticed. After all, even the Saint himself had praised his unwavering willpower. Kui Niu only hoped that Su Chen would be recognized by one of the Saint¡¯s true disciples, as that would provide far greater resources and opportunities. After all, there was a huge gap between a true disciple and a mere outer disciple. Listening to Kui Niu¡¯s explanations, Su Chen gained a deeper understanding of the Jie Sect. The sheer number of disciples and followers meant that quality varied greatly. He even noticed a few individuals emanating heavy killing intent. Kui Niu informed him that these individuals were actually third-generation disciples of the Jie Sect. This made Su Chen understand why so many Jie Sect elites perished in the upcoming Investiture of the Gods tribulation. Even though Jin¡¯ao Island was just an island, its vastness was so immense that even a Heaven Immortal like Su Chen couldn¡¯t fully perceive its boundaries. After cultivating Hongmeng Nine Turns, his divine sense was hundreds of times stronger than others of the same level, allowing him to scan areas spanning hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Yet, even so, the competition grounds alone were larger than a hundred Earths combined. Thus, even with millions of participants, the venue felt spacious rather than crowded. Soon, the Jie Sect¡¯s true disciples, close attendants, and even third-generation disciples gathered at the competition grounds. They were all here to observe and select potential recruits. ¡°Su Chen, do your best!¡± S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After offering his encouragement, Kui Niu left the arena. The competition was divided into numerous arenas, each segmented by cultivation level. Heaven Immortals fought in their own arena. True Immortals had their own as well. Furthermore, participants were forbidden from using magical treasures. This was because the competition aimed to assess one¡¯s innate potential and character, not external advantages. A plump, middle-aged Daoist soared into the sky. His two mustaches twitched comically, making him instantly recognizable. It was none other than the Jie Sect¡¯s eldest disciple¡ªDuobao! ¡°The rules are the same as always: No magical treasures! No killing!¡± ¡°Let the competition begin!¡± Duobao kept his words brief, wasting no time before declaring the start of the battles. Immediately, countless cultivators leaped onto the platforms, eager to display their strength and capture the attention of the Saint¡¯s disciples. Seated upon floating clouds, a group of female cultivators observed the arena. One of them, Yunxiao, gently scanned the battlefield with her divine sense. ¡°Senior Brother, there are many promising talents this time.¡± Her tone carried a hint of admiration. Duobao nodded with pride. ¡°Indeed! This only proves that our Jie Sect is unmatched in talent, standing above all other Daoist schools!¡± ¡°So, have you chosen an apprentice, Senior Brother?¡± Upon hearing Yunxiao¡¯s question, Duobao shook his head. ¡°I already have Fire Spirit to inherit my legacy. It is my junior brothers and sisters who still lack disciples. If you see someone worthy, don¡¯t let the opportunity slip away!¡± Clearly, although there were many talented individuals, none had impressed Duobao enough to take them as a personal disciple. Just then, a young girl with playful eyes excitedly approached Yunxiao. It was Qiongxiao, the youngest of the Three Xiao Sisters. ¡°Big Sister, Big Sister!¡± ¡°Even as an elder, you¡¯re still so reckless.¡± Yunxiao chuckled, lightly tapping Qiongxiao¡¯s hand in amusement. ¡°Big Sister, I found someone worthy of becoming your disciple!¡± ¡°Oh? Where?¡± Before Yunxiao could respond, Bixiao, the second sister, eagerly asked first. Qiongxiao pointed to a particular figure standing calmly in the crowd¡ªSu Chen. Yunxiao and Bixiao both followed her gaze and instantly noticed him. _____ Even among the massive crowd, Su Chen stood out like a crane among chickens. ¡°Big Sister, he¡¯s a human. Not only is he incredibly handsome and elegant, but his life force is also abnormally strong!¡± Qiongxiao¡¯s eyes shone with admiration. Bixiao, however, was more skeptical. ¡°He is indeed striking¡­ but there are very few humans with strong innate potential. His future achievements may be extremely limited.¡± Despite finding Su Chen attractive, Bixiao still hesitated about accepting him as a disciple. Yunxiao, however, remained thoughtful. ¡°Second Sister, he carries himself with unshakable composure, radiating confidence. We should observe him carefully. If his innate talent and character prove exceptional, taking him as a disciple may not be a bad idea!¡± At that moment, Su Chen had not even stepped onto the battlefield. Yet, just by standing there with unwavering confidence, he had already captured the attention of the Three Xiao Sisters. Even Duobao and other disciples who heard their conversation couldn¡¯t help but take a closer look at Su Chen. While they admired his poise and striking appearance, they still doubted his innate potential. After all, from their perspective, Su Chen was just a mortal-born Heaven Immortal¡ªnothing more! Chapter 8 - Shocking the Entire Arena! Chapter 8 Shocking the Entire Arena! Su Chen naturally did not know that even before stepping onto the arena, he had already drawn the attention of the Three Immortal Fairies. For him, he no longer lacked cultivation techniques. As long as he continued cultivating step by step, achieving enlightenment and becoming a saint in the future was almost inevitable. Therefore, why should he accept disciples of the second and third generation of the Jie Sect as his teachers? Moreover, the upcoming Investiture of the Gods catastrophe primarily targeted the Jie Sect. Except for a few who escaped, the sect was nearly wiped out. If Su Chen joined the Jie Sect, he would inevitably become entangled in this calamity. Even though he knew the trajectory of future events, without sufficient strength and the favor of the sect leader, Tongtian, he would have almost no chance of altering the sect¡¯s fate. Thus, becoming a third or fourth-generation disciple of the Jie Sect held no appeal for Su Chen. Of course, Su Chen was a person who repaid kindness. While he might not be able to change the fate of the Jie Sect, he vowed to do everything in his power during the Journey to the West era to alter the fate of Kui Niu as a gesture of gratitude. He might not have grown strong enough by the Investiture of the Gods period, but by the time Journey to the West came around, with his current potential and talent, he would at least have reached the Quasi-Saint level, right? By then, changing Kui Niu¡¯s fate would no longer be beyond his capability! For now, Su Chen had no intention of stepping onto the arena to showcase his abilities. Instead, he watched the Jie Sect disciples compete in spell duels with great interest. It had to be said¡ªthe battles between these celestial beings were thousands of times more magnificent, real, and grand than any special effects in movies, making Su Chen watch with great enthusiasm. ¡°This Su Chen, why isn¡¯t he stepping onto the arena? How are we supposed to see his potential and talent?¡± The lively and adorable Bi Xiao grew anxious as she noticed Su Chen had been watching for an hour without participating. By this time, everyone had learned of Su Chen¡¯s identity¡ªhe was brought to Jin¡¯ao Island a thousand years ago by Kui Niu, their teacher¡¯s mount. ¡°Maybe he¡¯s afraid to go up,¡± Qiong Xiao said while holding her little sister Bi Xiao¡¯s delicate hand. ¡°That¡¯s unlikely. Look at how composed and relaxed he is¡ªthere¡¯s not a trace of fear in his expression.¡± Yun Xiao gazed at Su Chen, her beautiful eyes filled with growing curiosity. ¡°Perhaps he is studying his opponents carefully so that he can be better prepared when he enters the fight!¡± ¡°Hehe, if Su Chen is that wise, then, big sister, you should definitely take him as your disciple!¡± Hearing her eldest sister¡¯s speculation, Bi Xiao¡¯s eyes sparkled even more as she looked at Su Chen. If Su Chen knew what the Three Immortal Fairies thought of him, he would undoubtedly find it exasperating. He was merely watching an ¡®epic blockbuster¡¯¡ªwhere did all these assumptions come from? Besides, he never even planned to compete! ¡­ Another hour passed, and Su Chen personally witnessed around ten cultivators being accepted as third or fourth-generation disciples. Among them was a name he recognized¡ªWen Zhong! Wen Zhong was a key figure in the Investiture of the Gods catastrophe, and Su Chen had never expected to witness him being personally accepted as a disciple by Jin Ling Sheng Mu. After observing for over two hours, Su Chen realized that the Jie Sect mainly accepted disciples who had lost in the duels. Although their strength was average, they all had tenacious hearts, which caught the attention of the Saint¡¯s disciples, earning them a place in the sect. ¡°Su Chen, why are you still not going up to showcase yourself?¡± At this moment, Kui Niu, who was watching from outside, became anxious after seeing Su Chen remain inactive for hours. He sent him a voice transmission as a reminder. After all, in every sect-wide competition, each second and third-generation disciple could only accept one apprentice. With so many already chosen, the chances for Su Chen were dwindling. Hearing his old friend¡¯s ¡®earnest¡¯ urging, Su Chen didn¡¯t want to disappoint him, so he decided to go up and casually participate in a match. At worst, he¡¯d just get knocked down from the stage! ¡°Don¡¯t worry, old friend. I¡¯ll go up now!¡± After sending the transmission, Su Chen jumped onto the nearest arena. He had been watching for hours and knew that the strongest competitor in this arena was the arena master, Tiao Tu. Tiao Tu had already defeated over 30 challengers consecutively. Strangely, despite his impressive winning streak, none of the Jie Sect disciples had accepted him as a disciple. Could he be aiming for the final reward instead? One of the competition rules stated that the contestant with the most consecutive wins in their cultivation realm would receive a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure personally refined by Senior Brother Duo Bao. It seemed that Tiao Tu had already been secretly chosen by someone and was being supported to win this reward. After all, in the Primordial World, Innate Spiritual Treasures were out of reach for many cultivators, making Postnatal Spiritual Treasures their dream weapons. Even a Low-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure could significantly enhance one¡¯s strength. ¡°Poor Daoist Su Chen, greetings to Daoist Tiao Tu!¡± After stepping onto the stage, Su Chen smiled and cupped his hands. ¡°A human?¡± Tiao Tu¡¯s eyes gleamed when he saw Su Chen, and his body radiated an even stronger murderous aura. ¡°A mere early-stage Heavenly Immortal human dares challenge me? How ridiculous! If this weren¡¯t an arena match, I would¡¯ve devoured you whole!¡± ¡°Do you know how delicious humans are? I haven¡¯t tasted human flesh in over a thousand years!¡± After speaking, Tiao Tu licked his lips, his expression full of nostalgia. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hearing these words, Su Chen¡¯s expression darkened, his eyes turning icy cold. Originally, he had only planned to compete casually and then step down, but this Tiao Tu had slaughtered countless humans and now wanted to feast on him? He was courting death! ¡°Brat, die!¡± With a sneer, Tiao Tu struck with his right hand at lightning speed. Instantly, the sky changed color. His palm was like a towering mountain, exuding a destructive aura. At the same time, the Three Immortal Fairies and Duo Bao Dao Ren turned their attention to Su Chen. ¡°Why is this Tiao Tu so bloodthirsty? This is just a sparring match¡ªdoes he really need to strike so ruthlessly?¡± Duo Bao frowned. The Three Immortal Fairies also grew concerned and cast a sharp glance at Chang Er Ding Guang Xian! They understood that Tiao Tu had already been chosen by Chang Er Ding Guang Xian as a disciple but had not yet been officially accepted because of the reward at stake. All the Jie Sect disciples had noticed this, which was why no one had tried to recruit Tiao Tu despite his long winning streak. ¡­ Su Chen hadn¡¯t expected Tiao Tu to try and cripple or kill him outright. Without hesitation, Su Chen clenched his right fist and struck back. Like a thunderclap, the impact sent shockwaves through the surroundings, leaving countless spectators dizzy. The next moment, Tiao Tu¡¯s right hand shattered, and blood sprayed into the air. ¡°This is impossible!¡± Tiao Tu was stunned. He, a peak Heavenly Immortal Innate Spirit Rabbit, had lost in sheer physical strength to a mere human? The spectators gasped in shock, their faces filled with disbelief. Meanwhile, the Three Immortal Fairies¡¯ eyes shone with excitement. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this¡ªSu Chen is cultivating the legendary Eight-Nine Mystical Art!¡± Duo Bao praised. Kui Niu¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment and delight. ¡°Good boy! I never expected you to have come this far!¡± Enraged, Tiao Tu unleashed his strongest attack¡ªDouble-Leg Annihilation! However, Su Chen activated Hongmeng Nine Turns and delivered a devastating punch. In an instant, Tiao Tu exploded into pieces¡ªhis head completely obliterated, leaving no trace of his soul behind. The entire crowd froze in shock. ¡°This¡­ this is impossible!¡± Chapter 9 - Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies Compete for a Disciple, Shocking Everyone Chapter 9 Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies Compete for a Disciple, Shocking Everyone At this moment, none of the elite disciples and members of the Jie Sect had expected that a peak-stage Heavenly Immortal like Tiao Tu would be killed with a single punch by Su Chen, who was only at the early-stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm. If they hadn¡¯t witnessed it with their own eyes, how could anyone have believed it? Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of Su Chen¡ªit was the furious Chang Er Ding Guang Xian! He had never imagined that his preordained disciple, whom he was sure would become the top Heavenly Immortal, would be killed by Su Chen, who appeared out of nowhere. Moreover, Su Chen had finished him off with just one punch! Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was so enraged that he almost coughed up blood. After all, Innate Spirit Rabbits were extremely rare. Tiao Tu, like himself, was an Innate Spirit Rabbit, and he had not only chosen him as his disciple in advance but even considered him as kin. Now, seeing Tiao Tu die right before his eyes, how could he not be filled with hatred? In the next moment, the towering figure of Kui Niu appeared in front of Su Chen, shielding him while offering a polite bow. ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother Chang Er!¡± Having witnessed Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s explosive fury, Kui Niu instantly realized what was happening and stepped forward to protect Su Chen. He hadn¡¯t expected Su Chen to deliver such a shocking display¡ªkilling a peak Heavenly Immortal Innate Spirit Rabbit with a single punch! This was beyond incredible! Kui Niu himself practiced the Eight-Nine Mystical Art, yet even he wasn¡¯t this absurdly powerful. ¡°Chang Er Ding Guang Xian!¡± Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s address, Su Chen immediately recognized the identity of this ¡®Rabbit Lord¡¯. Sensing Chang Er¡¯s deep hatred towards him, Su Chen quickly deduced that it was related to the fact that he had just killed Tiao Tu. ¡°Kui Niu Junior Brother, is this Su Chen your disciple?¡± Seeing Kui Niu protecting Su Chen, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian suppressed his rage and pretended to speak calmly. Although he was the close attendant of the Sect Leader, Tongtian, and was held in some regard, he was only at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm¡ªnowhere near the level of Kui Niu, a Great Luo Golden Immortal. What was more, Kui Niu had been with Tongtian since before he attained sainthood. The Sect Leader¡¯s bond with Kui Niu was extraordinary. If Kui Niu wanted to protect Su Chen, there was nothing Chang Er could do about it. With this in mind, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s eyes shifted as he quickly formulated a plan. ¡°Haha, Senior Brother Chang Er, you must be joking. Su Chen is my good friend, not my disciple!¡± It was common knowledge that Kui Niu was merely the Sect Leader¡¯s mount¡ªhe had no disciple status and wasn¡¯t qualified to accept disciples into the Jie Sect. Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s words, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian laughed. ¡°Kui Niu Junior Brother, I must say, I was quite impressed by Su Chen¡¯s performance just now. Since he is your good friend, I would like to take him as my disciple. For your sake, I will make sure to ¡®guide¡¯ him well.¡± ¡°As for the fact that he accidentally killed Tiao Tu earlier, I will personally plead with Senior Brother Duo Bao on his behalf. Hopefully, he will be forgiven for this incident. After all, Tiao Tu was too ruthless, and Su Chen only acted in self-defense. That should be understandable, right?¡± Chang Er Ding Guang Xian spoke with a seemingly sincere and kind expression¡ªeven offering Su Chen a ¡®friendly¡¯ smile. Hearing his words, Su Chen immediately saw through his true intentions. Taking him as a disciple was just an excuse¡ªhis real goal was revenge! Once the master-disciple relationship was established, Chang Er would have every excuse to punish Su Chen under the guise of teaching him. Even with Kui Niu¡¯s protection, he would be powerless to intervene. After all, a disciple must obey his master. Who would interfere with a teacher disciplining his own student? ¡°Uh¡­¡± Kui Niu found himself at a loss for words and looked toward Su Chen. He could clearly sense Chang Er¡¯s malicious intent, but since the words he spoke sounded so ¡®genuine,¡¯ rejecting him outright would seem ungracious. Outright offending him might bring unnecessary trouble for Su Chen. ¡­ Just as Chang Er Ding Guang Xian declared his intention to take Su Chen as a disciple, a plump figure suddenly appeared before the crowd. It was Duo Bao, the Senior Brother of the Jie Sect! ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother!¡± ¡°Greetings, Senior Brother!¡± Upon seeing Duo Bao, both Kui Niu and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian immediately bowed in respect. ¡°No need for formalities,¡± Duo Bao replied with a smile before turning his gaze toward Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen, I have seen that you possess both outstanding talent and a remarkable heart. I wish to take you as my true disciple. Would you be willing?¡± The moment Duo Bao spoke, everyone present was utterly stunned. They never expected that, despite already having Fire Spirit Holy Mother as his heir, Duo Bao would take on another true disciple! Was Su Chen really that exceptional? ¡°Senior Brother, but¡­ but I was the first to express my intent to take Su Chen as my disciple!¡± Sensing that things were going awry, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian hurriedly protested. ¡°Junior Brother Chang Er, Su Chen hasn¡¯t agreed yet. Letting him have more options isn¡¯t a bad thing, is it?¡± Hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was left speechless. He knew now¡ªhis plan to take Su Chen as a disciple and secretly exact revenge had completely failed. After all, Duo Bao was the Jie Sect¡¯s Senior Brother and future Sect Leader, while he himself was just an attendant¡ªnot even a true disciple. How could he compete with Duo Bao in recruiting disciples? ¡°Wait!¡± At that moment, a melodious voice rang out. Then, three elegant, ethereal figures descended before Duo Bao. It was none other than the famous Three Immortal Fairies! Yun Xiao, the eldest sister, exuded an aura of wisdom and warmth. Qiong Xiao, the middle sister, was vibrant and full of youthful energy, like the colors of the sky at dawn. Bi Xiao, the youngest, was like a mischievous fairy, her bright eyes filled with playfulness. ¡°Senior Brother, you are being so unfair! We were the first ones to notice Su Chen, and now you¡¯re trying to take him from Big Sister?¡± Qiong Xiao was the first to speak. ¡°Exactly! Senior Brother, didn¡¯t you just say that you already had Junior Sister Huo Ling as your successor and didn¡¯t need another disciple? Why are you now trying to steal our Big Sister¡¯s disciple?¡± Bi Xiao, the mischievous fairy, questioned, making Duo Bao¡¯s expression slightly awkward. ¡°Haha, my dear Junior Sisters, I was simply moved by Su Chen¡¯s exceptional potential. Besides, I do have some expertise in teaching disciples.¡± Hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, Bi Xiao pouted and turned toward her eldest sister. ¡°Big Sister, I told you earlier that Su Chen was extraordinary, but you didn¡¯t believe me! Now look¡ªif we don¡¯t act fast, Senior Brother might take him away. What if we lose him?¡± Seeing her little sister¡¯s frustrated expression, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao felt slightly embarrassed. It seemed that their little sister had better judgment when it came to spotting talent. If they had made a decision earlier, Duo Bao and Chang Er wouldn¡¯t even have had a chance! At this moment, the elite disciples of the Jie Sect and the millions of onlookers were once again left in complete shock. They never imagined that Su Chen would become the center of a fierce competition between Duo Bao, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, and the Three Immortal Fairies. This was unprecedented in the history of the Jie Sect. It was simply unbelievable! Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 10 - Not Accepting Any of Them as My Master! Chapter 10 Not Accepting Any of Them as My Master! ¡°As expected! As long as Su Chen displays his strength, he will surely attract the favor of Senior Brother and Senior Sisters!¡± Seeing that Senior Brother Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian were all competing to take Su Chen as a disciple, Kui Niu couldn¡¯t help but feel genuinely happy for him. ¡°But how did Su Chen become so powerful? Even I can¡¯t see through him anymore!¡± Thinking back to when Su Chen killed the peak-stage Heavenly Immortal Tiao Tu with a single punch, Kui Niu found it hard to believe. After all, he had watched Su Chen grow up, personally introduced him to the path of cultivation, and even taught him the Eight-Nine Mystical Art himself. How had Su Chen changed so drastically in just 1,000 years? Kui Niu was unaware that Su Chen was not only a transmigrator but also possessed a heaven-defying system. Thus, even as a Great Luo Golden Immortal, Kui Niu couldn¡¯t perceive the full extent of Su Chen¡¯s abilities. ¡­ With Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian competing for Su Chen, all of the Jie Sect¡¯s elite members took notice. As a result, Jin Ling Sheng Mu, Gui Ling Sheng Mu, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, Zhao Gong Ming, and other core members all flew over, eager to see what kind of genius could make the Senior Brother and others fight over him. Wen Zhong stood beside his teacher, Jin Ling Sheng Mu. He had believed himself to be the most outstanding among all disciples, having been personally accepted as a direct disciple by the Second Senior Sister of the Jie Sect. Who would have thought that Su Chen would appear? The fact that the Jie Sect¡¯s Senior Brother, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian were all competing to take him in as a disciple spoke volumes about his talent. Compared to Su Chen, did he even stand a chance? ¡°Su Chen, if you take my eldest sister as your master, then we Three Sisters will all be your teachers! We will guide you wholeheartedly. If anyone dares to bully you, we will make them regret it for the rest of their lives!¡± To win Su Chen over, Qiong Xiao made a direct promise. ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Yun Xiao smiled at Su Chen, her gaze warm and friendly. Then, she took out a jet-black longsword. ¡°Su Chen, if you become my disciple, not only will you receive the teachings of the Three Sisters, but I will also gift you this Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure, the Sky-Breaking Sword, as a welcoming gift!¡± S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Upon seeing Yun Xiao produce a Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure, the onlookers gasped in shock. Some disciples even began drooling. They all knew that after the Lich Cataclysm, when Buzhou Mountain collapsed and the sky was torn apart, Lady Nuwa repaired the heavens. Since then, Innate Spiritual Energy had gradually turned into Postnatal Spiritual Energy. This meant that even if new Innate Spiritual Treasures were to form, they would slowly degrade into Postnatal Spiritual Treasures. With the Ferocious Beast Cataclysm, Dragon-Han Cataclysm, and Lich Cataclysm having spanned countless eons, Innate Spiritual Treasures had long been monopolized by powerful beings. Thus, even a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure was something many experts pursued fervently. For Yun Xiao to offer a Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure just to take in a disciple¡ªshe was clearly going all out! Seeing Yun Xiao offer a treasure to entice Su Chen, Duo Bao was not to be outdone. He directly took out three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures: a defensive celestial robe, a Tian Yuan Staff, and a Binding Immortal Rope¡ªcovering both offense and defense. ¡°Su Chen, if you accept me as your master, I will give you all three of these treasures as your welcoming gifts!¡± The crowd gasped once again, and more and more disciples were drooling in envy. At this moment, everyone looked at the handsome and composed Su Chen, wishing they could trade places with him and receive so many treasures. Becoming a third-generation true disciple of the Jie Sect was the lifelong dream of countless cultivators! ¡°Senior Brother, you¡¯re being unfair!¡± Bi Xiao protested when she saw Duo Bao offer three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to entice Su Chen. ¡°Junior Sister Bi Xiao, it was your eldest sister Yun Xiao who first offered a treasure as a gift. As the Senior Brother, how could I do nothing?¡± Hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, the onlookers were left speechless. After all, Duo Bao was the first-ever Treasure-Seeking Spiritual Mouse! Not only did he possess an innate talent for treasure hunting, but he was also a master in refining magical weapons. Competing with him in terms of treasures¡ªwasn¡¯t that just asking for humiliation? Otherwise, how did he earn the title Duo Bao (Many Treasures)? At this moment, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian finally realized that with Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies fighting over Su Chen, his hopes of taking him as a disciple for revenge were completely dashed. After all, he was in no position to compete with them. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t willing to offer a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure just to win Su Chen over! ¡­ While they were offering Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to win him over, a crisp and pleasant voice rang out in Su Chen¡¯s mind. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully triggered a selection mission! Choice 1: Accept Chang Er Ding Guang Xian as your master. Reward: One Lower-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure! Choice 2: Accept Duo Bao as your master. Reward: One Middle-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Universe Staff! Choice 3: Accept the Three Immortal Fairies as your masters. Reward: One Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Celestial Feather Robe! Choice 4: Reject all offers. Reward: A Postnatal Merit Treasure, the Hongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler!] Seeing the system¡¯s options, Su Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately chose Option 4. He had killed Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s preordained disciple¡ªthis man hated him enough to want him dead. How could he possibly accept him as a master? Moreover, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was the great traitor of the Jie Sect. At the most critical moment of the Investiture of the Gods catastrophe, he betrayed Sect Leader Tongtian and fled to Western Buddhism, becoming the Ding Guang Joyful Buddha. There was absolutely no way Su Chen would take such garbage as a master! As for Duo Bao, although he was the revered Senior Brother of the Jie Sect, he eventually became the Western Buddha, Tathagata. Despite the complicated twists and turns leading to that outcome, Su Chen had no respect for traitors. And the Three Immortal Fairies? Though he had a good impression of them, he had already established a solid foundation and possessed the Pangu Great Dao Enlightenment Method. He was destined to achieve sainthood¡ªwhy would he need them as teachers? Not to mention, Su Chen had already made up his mind not to take any second-generation Jie Sect disciples as his master. Now that the system had triggered a choice mission, how could he pass up the Hongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler, a Merit Treasure? Chapter 11 - Convincing Everyone Chapter 11 Convincing Everyone At this moment, over a million disciples of the Jie Sect, including countless third and fourth-generation disciples, were utterly envious of Su Chen. They had begged, pleaded, and struggled for a chance to join the Jie Sect, yet Su Chen? He had merely stepped onto the arena to demonstrate his abilities, and immediately, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, the Jie Sect¡¯s Senior Brother Duo Bao, and the Three Immortal Fairies were all fighting over him. They even went so far as to offer multiple Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as welcome gifts in order to recruit him. This kind of treatment made all the disciples¡¯ eyes turn red with jealousy! After all, if Su Chen accepted Duo Bao or the Three Immortal Fairies as his master, he would become a third-generation true disciple of the Jie Sect. A true disciple of the Jie Sect! Countless disciples had risked their lives just to obtain a position as a third- or fourth-generation nominal disciple, yet Su Chen had so effortlessly been granted the chance to become a direct disciple of the third generation. Not only that, but he would also receive multiple Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as gifts. Such treatment¡­ It made the million-strong crowd drool with envy! Had Su Chen saved the Heavenly Dao in his past life? How else could he have such heaven-defying luck in this one? Kui Niu watched as Duo Bao and Senior Sister Yun Xiao competed for Su Chen, even offering Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to entice him. He felt genuinely happy for Su Chen. If everything went smoothly and Su Chen became a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect, with the guidance of Senior Brother Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, he would surely achieve great things in the future. As Su Chen¡¯s old friend, who had personally led him onto the path of cultivation, Kui Niu couldn¡¯t be happier. ¡°Su Chen, my young friend, have you decided whom to take as your master?¡± Having presented three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures, Duo Bao wore a confident smile as he looked toward Su Chen. At this moment, all the elite members of the Jie Sect held their breath, waiting for Su Chen¡¯s decision. The Three Immortal Fairies watched him expectantly. Though they knew their offerings were no match for Duo Bao¡¯s, they still harbored hope. ¡°Su Chen, hurry up and decide!¡± Kui Niu urged him, hoping he would finalize his choice soon. Su Chen smiled faintly at Kui Niu, then turned towards Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, bowing respectfully. ¡°I sincerely thank Daoist Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Daoist Chang Er for your appreciation. However, I do not consider myself worthy of being your disciple, so I must decline your offers.¡± The moment Su Chen spoke, the elite disciples of the Jie Sect and the million-strong crowd froze in shock. Even Duo Bao, who had been smiling confidently, looked utterly stunned. ¡°Su Chen, are you out of your mind?¡± Kui Niu roared, snapping everyone out of their stupor. ¡°He rejected all of them!¡± S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°How could Su Chen reject all of them? Does he not value the position of a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be it. If he didn¡¯t want to join the Jie Sect, why would he have stepped onto the arena in the first place?¡± Once they regained their senses, everyone gasped inwardly, utterly stunned. For over a million disciples, joining the Jie Sect was a dream they desperately pursued, yet Su Chen had rejected the position of a third-generation true disciple? This was simply unbelievable! The Jie Sect was under the guidance of a Saint. Becoming a third-generation direct disciple meant that, when traveling the Primordial World, almost no one would dare provoke you! Not to mention, as a true disciple, one could receive direct guidance from a Saint! ¡°Su Chen, have you lost your mind? How could you say something like that? Apologize to Senior Brother Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies immediately, or you¡¯ll never get another chance to join the Jie Sect!¡± Kui Niu was so anxious that his face turned red. He wished he could smack Su Chen awake. Seeing Kui Niu¡¯s concern, Su Chen¡¯s heart warmed. He patted his friend¡¯s shoulder lightly. ¡°Old friend, I am not foolish. You were the one who led me into the world of cultivation. If I were to take a master, I would only acknowledge you as my master!¡± Although Kui Niu had not personally taught him the cultivation techniques he now used, without Kui Niu, he would never have had such incredible opportunities. Thus, Su Chen¡¯s words were completely heartfelt. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the selection mission. Reward: Postnatal Merit Treasure¡ªHongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler! Please check your inventory!] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Su Chen¡¯s smile grew even brighter. At that moment, Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, and other elite members of the Jie Sect all looked at Su Chen with admiration. Loyal and righteous. A true man! ¡°You¡­ sigh!¡± Kui Niu was deeply moved but also a little exasperated. ¡°I went through so much trouble to win this opportunity for you, and yet, you¡¯re so stubborn! Old Bull, I may be the Sect Leader¡¯s mount, but I have no right to teach you advanced divine arts!¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Su Chen gazed at Kui Niu seriously. ¡°Cultivation is about refining the heart. As long as I follow my heart and remain true to myself, why should I care about anything else?¡± ¡°Well said!¡± As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, Duo Bao immediately agreed, his eyes filled with admiration. ¡°Su Chen, you have only cultivated for a mere 1,000 years, yet you already understand the true essence of cultivation. Your talent and wisdom truly command my respect!¡± Earlier, Duo Bao had regarded Su Chen from a superior position, addressing him as ¡°Su Chen, my young friend.¡± But now, he viewed Su Chen as an equal and addressed him as ¡°Daoist Su Chen.¡± Upon hearing Duo Bao¡¯s words, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu¡¯s expressions shifted once again. They turned to Su Chen, their gazes filled with newfound respect, and spoke sincerely. ¡°Many thanks, Daoist Su Chen!¡± ¡°Many thanks, Daoist Su Chen!¡± These cultivators had trained for countless eons, only focusing on growing stronger and reaching higher realms, never once contemplating the true meaning of cultivation. Yet today¡­ Hearing Su Chen¡¯s profound words had finally opened their eyes¡ªcultivation was, above all, the cultivation of the heart. As long as one followed their heart and remained true to themselves, why concern themselves with anything else? The moment they grasped this truth, every elite cultivator of the Jie Sect experienced a subtle improvement in their state of mind. Sensing this transformation, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu all bowed deeply to Su Chen in gratitude. Just as Su Chen was about to return the gesture, a resplendent cloud of multicolored divine light slowly appeared above them, radiating an immeasurable aura of the Dao¡­ Chapter 12 - A Shocked Tongtian, Wanting to Accept His Final Disciple Chapter 12 A Shocked Tongtian, Wanting to Accept His Final Disciple Above the nine-colored auspicious clouds, a young man clad in a purple-gold Daoist robe sat loftily upon the clouds. Around him, an endless aura of the Dao flowed, making him appear as though he was the very center of the universe¡ªthe sole existence of all things. ¡°Disciple greets the teacher!¡± ¡°Disciple greets the teacher!¡± ¡°This humble one greets the master!¡± ¡°Disciple greets the grandmaster!¡± ¡°Greetings to the Sect Leader!¡± At that moment, Duo Bao, Jin Ling Sheng Mu, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, Gui Ling Sheng Mu, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and all the core elites of the Jie Sect, along with the millions of onlooking disciples, immediately bowed deeply upon seeing Tongtian Sect Leader descend. However, among the countless kneeling figures, only one person stood tall, gazing directly at the grand and imposing Tongtian Sect Leader high above. Not only did he feel no fear, but a thought suddenly arose in his mind. Tongtian¡¯s gaze swept across the crowd and instantly locked onto Su Chen. Seeing that Su Chen alone remained standing, his bright and clear eyes filled with curiosity, Tongtian¡¯s interest grew even stronger. ¡°Su Chen, quickly bow to the Master! If the Master becomes displeased, I won¡¯t be able to protect you!¡± Sensing that Tongtian was paying special attention to Su Chen, Kui Niu urgently reminded him, fearing that Su Chen might offend his master. ¡°Poor Daoist Su Chen greets the Sect Leader.¡± Hearing Kui Niu¡¯s words, Su Chen clasped his hands in greeting, his spine straight as a spear as he politely yet confidently addressed Tongtian Sect Leader. Since he had been brought to Jin¡¯ao Island by Kui Niu and had no official title within the Jie Sect, he was merely an ordinary disciple at best. Thus, addressing Tongtian as ¡®Sect Leader¡¯ was perfectly appropriate. At this moment, all the core members of the Jie Sect became even more curious. As a Heavenly Dao Saint, their teacher would never concern himself with something as minor as a sect-wide disciple competition. Yet today, he had appeared in person¡ªwhy? Realizing the true reason for Tongtian¡¯s arrival, Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and the others all turned toward Su Chen. ¡°Could it be that Teacher has appeared for Su Chen?¡± ¡­ ¡°Su Chen, you are quite extraordinary. Would you be willing to join my sect as my final true disciple?¡± Tongtian gazed at Su Chen and spoke directly. The moment these words fell, everyone present was utterly stunned. Just moments ago, they had all been shocked that Su Chen had refused Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡¯s offers to become their disciple. But now¡ª The Sect Leader himself had personally descended¡­ to take Su Chen as his final true disciple?! This¡­ This was simply too unbelievable! What virtue or ability did Su Chen possess that warranted the personal appearance of a Saint to accept him as a disciple? As the millions of disciples processed this reality, their gazes instinctively shifted toward that handsome and composed figure. When Su Chen had refused Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, they had already been so jealous they could hardly bear it. But now that the Sect Leader himself was offering to take him as a direct disciple, they could no longer feel envy¡ªonly boundless reverence and admiration! They all understood exactly what it meant to become the final true disciple of a Saint. It meant that Su Chen would be the true heir of the Sect Leader¡¯s legacy! ¡­ In truth, during the competition, Tongtian had been in seclusion. With his status, he naturally would not concern himself with such trivial matters. However, the moment Su Chen activated the Hongmeng Nine Revolutions Technique on the arena, Tongtian immediately sensed a familiar presence¡ªone that felt strangely intimate. This instantly roused him from seclusion. When he looked and saw that this presence originated from Su Chen, his curiosity deepened even further. He still vividly remembered when Kui Niu had first brought Su Chen to Jin¡¯ao Island. Back then, Tongtian had praised Su Chen¡¯s tenacity and resilience, but ultimately deemed him just an ordinary postnatal human with poor talent and limited future potential. Thus, he had never paid much attention to him after that. But now only 1,000 years later, Su Chen had undergone a transformation so drastic that not even Tongtian himself could perceive his true nature. This shocked Tongtian deeply. He was a Heavenly Dao Saint, one of the supreme beings of the Primordial World. Yet even he could not discern Su Chen¡¯s origins or true potential¡ªhow was this possible? And yet¡­ It was the truth. Thus, Tongtian began closely observing Su Chen and even attempted to divine his past using his Saintly powers. But no matter how he calculated, everything aligned perfectly with what Kui Niu had told him¡ªSu Chen¡¯s past was completely ordinary. ¡°Could it be¡­ that Su Chen is the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯?¡± In that instant, Tongtian¡¯s mind was struck by a bold thought. If this was true, then everything made sense. But then Tongtian was shocked once again. Because he discovered that the technique Su Chen had used was not the Eight-Nine Mystical Art but rather The Nine Revolutions Mystical Art! This completely shook Tongtian to his core. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Nine Revolutions Mystical Art was the inherited technique of the Twelve Ancestral Witches¡ªIt could only be cultivated by those who possessed the bloodline of Pangu! Even he, as one of the Three Pure Ones formed from Pangu¡¯s primordial spirit, was unable to cultivate it. Yet Su Chen had mastered it! This could only mean one thing¡ªSu Chen must have obtained and refined Pangu¡¯s true bloodline! Otherwise, there was no way he could have cultivated the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art. This also explained why Tongtian felt such an innate sense of closeness to Su Chen. Tongtian was born from Pangu¡¯s Primordial Spirit, while Su Chen had inherited Pangu¡¯s bloodline. Naturally, they would feel a deep connection. Even more astonishingly Tongtian had always felt a degree of kinship when meeting the Twelve Ancestral Witches, it paled in comparison to what he felt toward Su Chen. This only further confirmed his suspicions. Su Chen must have obtained a truly unparalleled Pangu-related fortune. There was no doubt about it. At that moment, Tongtian Sect Leader, a Saint standing at the pinnacle of all existence, had finally made up his mind.He had to take Su Chen as his final direct disciple! Chapter 13 - Everyone is Shocked Silly Chapter 13 Everyone is Shocked Silly The teachings of the Jie Sect were about intercepting that which was lost to the Great Dao, ensuring that all beings had a chance at survival. Previously, Tongtian Sect Leader had sensed that Su Chen might be the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯, but he had not immediately appeared to accept him as a disciple. Instead, he chose to observe Su Chen¡¯s character first. And sure enough Su Chen did not disappoint him. Faced with Duo Bao, Yun Xiao, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian competing to take him as a disciple, even offering Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as gifts, Su Chen had remained unmoved and resolutely refused! Seeing this, Tongtian was even more impressed. Because if anyone else in the entire Jie Sect were in Su Chen¡¯s position, facing an offer from Duo Bao, the first disciple of the Jie Sect, or the Three Immortal Fairies, would anyone have dared to refuse? S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They all knew If Su Chen had accepted, he would have become a third-generation true disciple of a Saint. With that status, who in the entire Primordial World would dare provoke him? In the entire world, there were only six Saints (Hongjun was the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, and Houtu was the Lord of the Earthly Dao, so they were not counted among the Saints). The Saints were divided among four great sects, and those who bore the title of a true disciple of a Saint could travel the Primordial World freely, without even Great Luo Golden Immortals or Quasi-Saints daring to make a move against them. And yet Su Chen rejected this simply because he wanted to honor Kui Niu, the one who had led him into the cultivation world. He would rather acknowledge Kui Niu as his master than become a true disciple of the Jie Sect¡¯s third generation! This alone was proof that Su Chen was a man of deep loyalty and righteousness. To Tongtian Sect Leader, a person¡¯s talent meant nothing if they lacked character. But a person with true loyalty and righteousness? That was the kind of disciple he admired most. Not to mention¡ªSu Chen was very likely the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯! At that moment, Tongtian Sect Leader made up his mind. He must take Su Chen as his final direct disciple! But just as he was about to make his appearance, Su Chen spoke the words that shook even a Saint¡¯s heart. ¡°Cultivation is about refining the heart. As long as I follow my heart and remain true to myself, why should I care about anything else?¡± Hearing this, Tongtian nearly slammed his table in excitement. He wanted nothing more than to immediately take Su Chen as his disciple! To have such an extraordinary talent standing before him¡ªIf he let Su Chen slip away, he would regret it for the rest of his life! Moreover, the teachings of the Jie Sect were about intercepting that which was lost to the Great Dao, ensuring all beings had a chance to survive. And Su Chen might just be the very essence of that belief! At this moment, Tongtian felt an instinctive certainty¡ªIf the Jie Sect wished to rise to greatness and endure for eternity, everything depended on Su Chen! ¡­ ¡°Su Chen, you are quite extraordinary. Would you be willing to join my sect as my final true disciple?¡± At this moment after personally appearing, Tongtian Sect Leader extended the offer to accept Su Chen as his final disciple. But Su Chen did not immediately respond. This made Tongtian slightly anxious. ¡°Could it be that Su Chen does not want to be my disciple either?¡± As Tongtian looked at the elegant and composed Su Chen, this thought suddenly crossed his mind. Originally, he had assumed as a Saint, if he personally offered to take someone as a disciple, that person would be overwhelmed with gratitude and immediately bow three times and kowtow nine times in reverence. But now the reality was completely different from what he had expected. In the Primordial World, the rule was below a Saint, all were mere ants! Countless beings had sacrificed everything just for a chance to become a disciple of a Saint. The most famous example was Burning Lamp, the current Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect. Back when Yuanshi Tianzun attained Sainthood, Burning Lamp¡ªa Quasi-Saint¡ªhad set aside his pride and begged to become Yuanshi¡¯s disciple, all for the protection of a Saint. To put things into perspective¡ªat that time, Burning Lamp had been one of the three thousand Daoist guests of Zixiao Palace, the same as Yuanshi Tianzun. While they weren¡¯t technically disciples of the same master, they had trained under the same Daoist teachings. Yet Burning Lamp humbled himself to seek a Saint¡¯s protection. Even a Quasi-Saint of such stature had abandoned his dignity just to be recognized by a Saint! From that moment on¡ªYuanshi Tianzun, remembering their shared past in Zixiao Palace, did not officially accept Burning Lamp as a disciple but appointed him as the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect, preserving his reputation. Tongtian had thought that although Su Chen did not want to become a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, Now that a Saint himself had offered to take him in¡ªSu Chen should at least feel honored, right?! But now¡ªTongtian realized he had completely miscalculated! At this moment the entire Jie Sect, along with the millions of onlookers, had finally snapped out of their shock. They stared at Su Chen in utter disbelief. ¡°A Saint has personally offered to take you as his final disciple, and you still haven¡¯t agreed!¡± At that moment, countless disciples believed Su Chen was being ungrateful. Some even thought he was openly defying a Saint! But to the Three Immortal Fairies¡ªSu Chen¡¯s actions were simply unbelievable. ¡°Does this mean even our Teacher isn¡¯t worthy to be his master?¡± The more they thought about it, the more intrigued they became by Su Chen. ¡°Su Chen! The Sect Leader has personally offered to take you as his final disciple¡ªwhat are you waiting for?¡± Kui Niu shouted anxiously, hoping Su Chen would agree at once. But then Su Chen replied casually. ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t really want to be the final disciple of a Saint.¡± Although Su Chen had spoken lightly, everyone present was a cultivator¡ªtheir hearing was razor-sharp. So when they clearly heard his words. Millions of people were instantly struck dumb with shock. They stood there, frozen in place, staring at Su Chen with expressions of sheer disbelief. Chapter 14 - Want Me to Become Your Disciple? I Have Two Conditions! Chapter 14 Want Me to Become Your Disciple? I Have Two Conditions! A Saint personally offering discipleship¡ªand you still refuse to accept! If they hadn¡¯t heard it with their own ears, everyone present would have thought they were dreaming. This was simply unbelievable! A Saint himself was offering to take in a disciple, and Su Chen still didn¡¯t want to agree! Could he stop making the rest of them feel so inferior? After all, among the millions of Jie Sect disciples present, who wasn¡¯t willing to risk their life just to join the sect as a third- or fourth-generation disciple? But Su Chen? He didn¡¯t even want to be a third-generation disciple¡ªfine! But now, he even refused to be the final disciple of a Saint? At this moment, everyone wished they could burn Su Chen alive with their glares! It was truly infuriating how unfair life could be! ¡­ Su Chen¡¯s words were genuine. For others, becoming the final disciple of a Saint was the ultimate dream. But for Su Chen¡ªit wasn¡¯t that important. Because he had his own foundation and techniques. As long as he continued on his path, he was destined to achieve Sainthood! If he didn¡¯t know about the Investiture of the Gods calamity, and how Jie Sect was nearly wiped out, he would have accepted Tongtian¡¯s offer without hesitation. After all, he was still weak right now. Having a Saint as his master meant he would be protected and could grow without any obstacles. But since he knew about the future catastrophe, he had to think carefully. After all, his connection to Jie Sect was minimal. At most, he was just a casual disciple. When the catastrophe arrived, he could use his knowledge of the future to avoid danger and escape unscathed. But if he became Tongtian¡¯s final disciple, then his connection to Jie Sect would be too deep. And when the Investiture of the Gods calamity struck even with his foreknowledge, could he really escape? After all, that catastrophe was a war where four Saints and three sects joined forces to exterminate the Jie Sect! No matter how strong Jie Sect was, they only had one Saint. Against four Saints and three sects, Tongtian was completely outmatched. Tongtian¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing Su Chen¡¯s words. His heart grew restless. ¡°This Su Chen¡­ really doesn¡¯t want to be my final disciple?!¡± With his abilities, Tongtian could see clearly¡ª Su Chen was not pretending to hesitate. He genuinely did not want to accept. If it had been anyone else, Tongtian wouldn¡¯t have cared. But Su Chen was different. He was very likely the ¡®One Who Escaped the Great Dao¡¯s Calculations¡¯¡ªthe hope of Jie Sect¡¯s future! Knowing this, how could Tongtian remain calm? So even though he maintained his composed expression, he was inwardly panicking. ¡°Su Chen, you little brat! Are you trying to anger me to death?¡± Before Tongtian could speak, Kui Niu was already fuming. ¡°You refused to take Senior Brother Duo Bao or the Three Immortal Fairies as your master¡ªfine! But now even our Lord Sect Leader wants you as his final disciple, and you still don¡¯t want to accept! Do you not realize what an honor this is?¡± ¡°Did you forget how badly you wanted to cultivate back in Funiu Mountain?¡± Kui Niu was so furious that he wanted to slap Su Chen awake. ¡°If you refuse again, don¡¯t ever tell anyone you know me¡ª!¡± Seeing Kui Niu¡¯s fiery rage, Su Chen suddenly felt conflicted. For him, whether or not he became a Saint¡¯s disciple didn¡¯t matter¡ªBut Kui Niu did matter! He owed Kui Niu too much. Without Kui Niu, he wouldn¡¯t have had the opportunities he had today. If Kui Niu severed ties with him, how could Su Chen ever repay his kindness? [ Congratulations, Master! You have triggered a new selection mission! Choice 1: Do not accept Tongtian as your master. Reward: A Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Celestial Feather Robe! Choice 2: Accept Tongtian as your master and become his final disciple. Reward: A map showing the location of the Chaos Orb!] Hearing the system¡¯s mission prompt, Su Chen¡¯s eyes flickered. He took a deep look at Kui Niu, then immediately made his choice. ¡°System, I choose Option 2!¡± As soon as he made the decision, his heart felt at ease, and his state of mind seemed to undergo a transformation. Cultivation was about refining the heart. If he couldn¡¯t even follow his own heart, how could he talk about cultivation at all? Cutting ties with Kui Niu? That was something Su Chen could never do. So, If becoming a disciple of Jie Sect made Kui Niu happy, so be it! sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Investiture of the Gods catastrophe may have destroyed Jie Sect, but with Su Chen here, who said it was impossible to change fate! Protecting Jie Sect and keeping Kui Niu safe¡ª That was the best way to repay his kindness! Besides as a transmigrator, with a heaven-defying system, and soon to obtain the legendary Chaos Orb, What did he have to fear about changing fate? ¡°Old friend, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± ¡°Really!¡± Kui Niu¡¯s expression instantly brightened. Their Lord Sect Leader had always treated him well, and Su Chen was his true friend. Kui Niu genuinely hoped that Su Chen would become their Lord¡¯s disciple. ¡°Yes.¡± Su Chen nodded, then looked towards Tongtian Sect Leader. ¡°Sect Leader, I am willing to become your disciple¡ªbut I have two small conditions.¡± Hearing that Su Chen still had conditions, the entire audience nearly fainted. Are you serious?! A Saint is personally accepting you as a disciple¡ª And you still dare to set conditions! Do you really think a Saint needs you that badly? ¡°Speak.¡± Tongtian hadn¡¯t expected that, with Kui Niu¡¯s persuasion, Su Chen had finally changed his mind. This made him delighted beyond words! Setting two conditions? Not a problem! ¡°The first is that you must accept Kui Niu as a disciple, making him a true member of Jie Sect so that he can carry on its legacy!¡± Although Kui Niu was Tongtian¡¯s mount, his status in Jie Sect was informal. He could not take disciples under the sect¡¯s name. More importantly he wasn¡¯t qualified to learn Jie Sect¡¯s main cultivation technique, the Upper Clarity Immortal Art. Kui Niu had always regretted this. Now Su Chen would help him fulfill that dream! ¡°Granted!¡± Hearing Su Chen¡¯s first request, Tongtian agreed instantly. He looked at Su Chen even more favorably. ¡°Loyal and righteous¡ªhe truly is a disciple worthy of my teachings!¡± Then, Tongtian turned to Kui Niu and said calmly, ¡°Kui Niu, from today onward, you shall be my official disciple. You are now qualified to carry on the legacy of Jie Sect.¡± A moment later, Tongtian summoned a jet-black battle axe. ¡°This is the Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Earth-Splitting Axe. It is my gift to you!¡± ¡°Disciple Kui Niu bows in gratitude to Teacher!¡± Kui Niu accepted the battle axe, dropped to his knees, and tears filled his eyes. For years, he had dreamed of becoming his master¡¯s disciple. Now, that dream had finally come true! And it was all because of Su Chen. Looking at Su Chen, Kui Niu¡¯s heart was filled with gratitude. Chapter 15 - Extorting Tongtian Chapter 15 Extorting Tongtian Seeing Kui Niu¡¯s overwhelming excitement, Su Chen knew he had made the right choice. Being able to help a close friend fulfill his dream¡ªwhat could be more fulfilling than that? Qiong Xiao sighed with emotion as she watched Kui Niu¡¯s reaction. ¡°Junior Brother Kui Niu has finally realized his dream!¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Yun Xiao¡¯s beautiful eyes turned toward Su Chen, admiration and appreciation shining in them. Grateful and loyal. Righteous and true. ¡°This little Junior Brother of ours is truly remarkable. We must be sure to stay close to him in the future!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Bi Xiao¡¯s lively eyes sparkled with excitement. ¡­ This time, the reason Su Chen agreed to become Tongtian¡¯s disciple was largely due to Kui Niu. If Su Chen had made this request, even if he hadn¡¯t, Tongtian would have rewarded Kui Niu anyway. ¡°Disciple Su Chen greets Master!¡± Next, Su Chen stepped forward and formally bowed in the disciple ceremony. For a moment, Tongtian was caught off guard. ¡°Wait¡­ doesn¡¯t he have another condition?¡± Still, he quickly recovered and laughed. ¡°Good! Good!¡± Tongtian personally helped Su Chen up, and now that their master-disciple bond was officially established, he finally felt at ease. [ Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the selection mission! Your reward has been sent¡ªplease retrieve it at your convenience!] Hearing the system¡¯s notification, Su Chen felt a surge of joy. Now, all he needed to do was follow the map to locate the Chaos Orb. If he could obtain the legendary treasure that was said to be ¡®the One Escaped from the Great Dao¡¯, his power and future potential would increase exponentially, making it easier to rewrite fate itself! ¡°By the way, my disciple,¡± Tongtian said, ¡°you mentioned you had two conditions. What is the second one?¡± S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡°Oh, this condition can wait,¡± Su Chen said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll bring it up later when the time comes.¡± Su Chen deliberately left this condition open-ended. If, when the Investiture of the Gods catastrophe arrived, he had a request that Tongtian refused, he could use this condition as leverage. And then Su Chen suddenly changed the topic. ¡°Oh, by the way, Master,¡± Su Chen said casually, ¡°I don¡¯t really have any Innate Spiritual Treasures at the moment. Don¡¯t you think you should give me, I don¡¯t know¡­ seven or eight of them for self-defense?¡± The moment Su Chen finished speaking, Tongtian almost froze in shock. Just a moment ago, this brat was refusing to take him as a master¡ªNow that he had agreed, he immediately started extorting him! And seven or eight Innate Spiritual Treasures! Did he think Innate Spiritual Treasures were as common as cabbages? Everyone knew after the Lich Cataclysm, the Innate Spiritual Energy of the Primordial World transformed into Postnatal Spiritual Energy. This meant that the number of Innate Spiritual Treasures became increasingly scarce. Many Great Luo Golden Immortals, even at their peak, desperately sought just one Innate Spiritual Treasure to help them sever their karmic ties¡ªbut couldn¡¯t obtain one! Yet this shameless disciple just asked for seven or eight at once. It was an outright daylight robbery! Of course as a Saint, Tongtian had many treasures in his possession. But most of them had already been distributed among his disciples. Su Chen¡¯s request of seven or eight treasures was essentially asking to clean out the rest of Tongtian¡¯s inventory! However, It had taken so much effort for him to finally accept Su Chen as a disciple. And Su Chen was the hope of the Jie Sect¡¯s future. If he didn¡¯t reward him with some treasures, what if Su Chen felt dissatisfied? So, Tongtian let out a helpless sigh and reluctantly summoned three Innate Spiritual Treasures. ¡°My dear disciple,¡± Tongtian said, ¡°Master¡¯s collection is running low. I can only give you three treasures for now.¡± ¡°This first one is the Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Purple Ribbon Celestial Robe¡ªa defensive treasure for your protection.¡± ¡°This second one is the Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Water-Fire Gourd. Inside, it contains two Water-Fire Qilin spirits, which will greatly enhance your soul¡¯s nourishment and growth.¡± ¡°And this last one is the Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Sky-Splitting Sword. It holds a strand of Innate Geng Metal Sword Qi, making it a formidable offensive weapon.¡± ¡°These three treasures cover offense, defense, and soul enhancement. With your current cultivation level, you won¡¯t be able to fully refine them yet, but once you grow stronger, you will be able to wield them completely.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± Su Chen happily received the three treasures, his heart filled with joy. As expected of a Saint¡ªhe was incredibly wealthy! In one go, he had gifted two Superior-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures and one Supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. No wonder so many people wanted to become a Saint¡¯s disciple! ¡°Master, since you have treated me with such sincerity, I will do my best to change Jie Sect¡¯s fate!¡± Previously, Su Chen had joined Jie Sect primarily because of Kui Niu. But now after sensing Tongtian¡¯s genuine care, he felt a deeper connection to the sect. ¡°Very well.¡± Seeing Su Chen¡¯s sincerity, Tongtian smiled faintly. At the same time, Duo Bao, Jin Ling, Wu Dang, Gui Ling, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Chang Er Ding Guang Xian¡ªAll of them had witnessed their teacher gifting Su Chen three incredibly powerful treasures. Their hearts filled with envy. After all, when they had become Tongtian¡¯s disciples, they had not received such treatment! If even the core elites of Jie Sect felt this envious, then there was no need to mention the millions of disciples present. They stared at Su Chen with drooling mouths, their hearts filled with overwhelming jealousy. For them obtaining a single Postnatal Spiritual Treasure was a lifelong pursuit. Yet Su Chen had just casually received three legendary Innate Spiritual Treasures. Truly, comparisons were infuriating! Meanwhile, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, seeing how much Tongtian valued Su Chen, felt a flicker of jealousy and resentment in his heart. But he quickly suppressed it. This was not the right time to act. But one day he would get his revenge!