Outside Two Realms Mountain, there were two figures treading on auspicious clouds.
One of them had a sallow complexion and a thin frame, with sharp, soul-stirring eyes.
The other wore a look of suffering, the sorrow between his brows seemingly eternal.
These two were none other than Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, cultivating in Mount Sumeru of the West.
At this moment, Zhun Ti looked towards the territory where Chen Ku had transformed with bright eyes. Myriad feet of immortal light still hadn't dissipated there, a truly auspicious sight.
Zhun Ti was overjoyed.
One should know that during the ancient Dao-Demon conflict, Demon Ancestor Rahu, in his rage, detonated the spiritual veins of the West.
This caused the opportunities and blessings of the Western world to plummet, becoming barren and desolate.
And today, to be able to discover the fluctuations of such an "opportunity" being born was truly an unexpected delight.
Hearing Zhun Ti's words, Jie Yin also smiled.
"Let us quickly investigate, lest others get there first."
The commotion of Chen Ku's transformation earlier was truly astonishing, triggering millions of feet of profound light.
Even Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were attracted by it.
Therefore, Jie Yin was also somewhat worried that this scene would attract the attention of other powerful figures.
Before his words faded, the two increased their speed even more.
In just a few breaths, the two landed on Two Realms Mountain.
However, upon closer inspection, both Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were stunned.
The reason was simple!
What entered their eyes wasn't the scene of a spiritual treasure or root being born.
Instead, only Chen Ku stood there dumbfounded, looking bewildered.
Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were both experienced individuals and instantly understood what had happened.
"Hmm... a spiritual root has transformed?!"
"What a pity."
Zhun Ti couldn't help but sigh, a look of regret on his face.
As far as he was concerned, once a spiritual root transformed, its usefulness was greatly diminished, far less satisfying than directly harvesting the spiritual root.
The expected harvest of a spiritual treasure had fallen through, inevitably disappointing him.
Little did he know that upon hearing these words, Chen Ku's lips twitched slightly.
A pity?!
Damn... where are your manners?!
If my transformation had been delayed even slightly, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to be born.
This could also be considered great luck.
However, Chen Ku's expression remained unpleasant.
I'm done for!
With the Hundred Bitter Sutra and Fetal Transformation on me, I had already transformed into a human as quickly as possible.
I originally thought that this would allow me to escape in advance, preventing Jie Yin and Zhun Ti from noticing my presence.
I didn't expect that I still couldn't avoid the fate of facing Jie Yin and Zhun Ti directly.
Now, I really can't run away.
After all, with Jie Yin and Zhun Ti's terrifying cultivation, they could catch up to me in an instant and suppress me forcefully.
Thinking this, Chen Ku was also extremely decisive.
He took a step forward, faced Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, and bowed slightly:
"Junior Chen Ku greets the two seniors, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti!"
Since it was unavoidable, it was better to face it with equanimity.
Facing Chen Ku's greeting, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti nodded slightly, quite pleased.
The two of them were rare top experts in the West, with illustrious reputations.
Therefore, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti didn't find it surprising that Chen Ku directly stated their identities.
"Hehe, I didn't expect you to have such an opportunity."
"Although you are a spiritual root, you have received the creation of heaven and earth, transforming into a human. You have good roots and good fortune."
Jie Yin said.
There was also a hint of interest in his eyes.
The transformation of a top-grade Innate spiritual root meant it was now an Innate God, and its future potential would definitely be high.
Such origins are indeed worthy of Jie Yin's praise and attention.
However, hearing Jie Yin's words, Chen Ku's face fell, becoming even more bitter.
The attention of these two, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, is truly unbearable.
After all, these two are notorious for their unscrupulous actions.
Chen Ku couldn't help but worry that if these two acted recklessly, obliterating him and forcibly seizing the Six Roots Pure Bamboo, it wouldn't be beyond them.
Bitter ah... truly bitter...
Chen Ku sighed inwardly, this time not for the sake of increasing his magical power, but from the bottom of his heart.
Therefore, Chen Ku could only say with a bitter face:
"Thank you for your praise, Senior!"
Who knew that his expression, falling into Jie Yin's eyes, made the latter laugh instead of getting angry.
"Hehe, wonderful, wonderful!"
"This kid has such a bitter and resentful look, it really pleases me."
Jie Yin already had a sorrowful face, but now he admired Chen Ku even more.
So rare, how could Jie Yin miss it?!
Moreover, limited by the barren luck of the West, it is difficult to create strong individuals. Now, Jie Yin has no disciples under him.
After a pause, Jie Yin continued:
"Chen Ku, you have a destiny with my Western Sect."
"I can accept you as a personal disciple, are you willing to become my disciple?!"
Jie Yin looked at Chen Ku with a smile.
Hearing this, Chen Ku was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.
You have a destiny with my Western Sect?!
Listen to that!
What familiar words!
In his previous life, Chen Ku knew that during the Investiture of the Gods tribulation, the two Saints of the West relied on this sentence to forcibly convert countless Eastern powerhouses.
Unexpectedly, it has fallen on his own head today.
Chen Ku couldn't help but slander in his heart.
Moreover, Jie Yin's desire to accept him as a disciple was also a great surprise to Chen Ku.
This is really haunting!
Even though he has transformed, these two are not giving up and still want to subdue him to the West?!
For a time, Chen Ku's face was even more bitter than Jie Yin's.
The Hundred Bitter Sutra in his body circulated on its own, and the increase in magical power today alone surpassed the previous hundreds of years.
One can imagine how worried and helpless he was.
Chen Ku pondered in his heart, with a hesitant look on his face.
After a moment, he squeezed out a smile, looked at Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, and said tentatively:
"This... Senior Jie Yin, can I refuse?!"
"Junior was just born and has no plans to become a disciple yet..."
Chen Ku asked back with a stiff face.
Knowing that he did not have the strength to confront Jie Yin and Zhun Ti head-on, Chen Ku also explained.
Just kidding, unless he was stupid, he would willingly become a disciple of Jie Yin and Zhun Ti.
The reputation of these two has long been stinky throughout the Primordial World. Becoming a disciple of Jie Yin would not make people point fingers at his spine?!
What's more, with Chen Ku's Innate Bitter Bamboo origins, it probably wouldn't be difficult to join the Three Pure Ones' lineage in the future.
Wouldn't that be better than joining the impoverished Western Sect?!
After the words fell, Chen Ku watched Jie Yin's reaction with some trepidation.
But Jie Yin's face did not change, without waves or ripples, for a long time, he just shook his head slightly.
Although he didn't say much, at this moment, Chen Ku clearly felt that Jie Yin's eyes burst out with a sharp light, full of pressure, and soul-stirring.
Obviously, it was a silent warning to Chen Ku.
Beside him, Zhun Ti also spoke.
"Chen Ku, you are indeed fearless like a newborn calf."
"You should know that being able to become a disciple of Senior Brother Jie Yin is your great honor."
Zhun Ti's face was dignified, his eyes were cold, and he exuded an unquestionable feeling.
Seeing this, Chen Ku inwardly cried out in anguish.
It seemed there was no hope of refusing.
He knew that Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were employing a "courtesy before force" approach.
If they could persuade him to become their disciple through amicable discussion, that would be ideal.
But if he dared to stubbornly refuse, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti would likely "convert" him directly.
Jie Yin's inquiry seemed like a question, but in reality, it didn't give Chen Ku any room to refuse.
Oh well, becoming Jie Yin's disciple isn't so bad!
Although the early stages aren't great, the Western Sect will eventually flourish and become the biggest winner in the Investiture of the Gods tribulation.
At worst, after becoming a disciple, I'll just lie low and wait until after the Investiture of the Gods, when naturally no one can compare to me.
Chen Ku thought to himself, both to comfort himself and to plan his future.
He had already transformed into human form, possessed the cultivation of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, and had already achieved longevity and immortality.
Therefore, he could afford to wait for the day when the Western Sect flourished!
After pondering for a moment, Chen Ku no longer hesitated.
"Since that's the case, then I thank you for your appreciation!"
"Disciple greets Master Jie Yin, Uncle-Master Zhun Ti!"
He immediately performed the disciple's greetings, and in his words, he also changed his address, calling Jie Yin "Master" and Zhun Ti "Uncle-Master."
Seeing Chen Ku become his disciple, Jie Yin's feigned dignified expression relaxed slightly.
"Haha, good, good, good!"
"Good disciple, no need for so much ceremony!"
Jie Yin laughed, and as he spoke, he lightly flicked his sleeve, and a gentle wave of magic power was released, directly lifting Chen Ku up.
Looking Chen Ku up and down, Jie Yin was complacent, and his joy was evident in his expression.
The Western Sect's experts were declining, and although he had not obtained any spiritual roots or treasures today, he had obtained a disciple with such extraordinary origins and amazing potential. Jie Yin immediately felt that he had someone to carry on his legacy. How could he not be happy?!
Although Zhun Ti didn't speak, he nodded with a smile in his eyes.
He also realized at this moment that accepting Chen Ku as a disciple not only gained him a disciple with excellent talent.
Wasn't the Six Roots Pure Bamboo also equivalent to staying in the West?
It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone!
Therefore, seeing Chen Ku willing to become his disciple, Zhun Ti was also very satisfied.
Looking at Jie Yin's satisfied and laughing appearance, Chen Ku's expression was strange.
"Sigh... bitterness..."
He muttered in a low voice.
However, although the voice was low, how could it be concealed from Jie Yin and Zhun Ti, who had keen divine senses?
Hearing this, the two of them were immediately covered in black lines.
Could it be that the reputation of the two of us is so bad?
Jie Yin and Zhun Ti looked at Chen Ku as if they were angry.
However, the two of them naturally wouldn't fuss over anything.
Coming back to his senses, Jie Yin turned to smile:
"Hehe, since you and I already have the karma of master and disciple."
"Then, this master should naturally bestow upon you some gifts for becoming a disciple."
Hearing this, Chen Ku's originally dim eyes finally brightened.
A gift for becoming a disciple?
This could soothe his wounded heart.
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