Chen Ku Plays the Victim, Dao Ancestor Hongjun Bestows Treasures!

Over the past three thousand years, nourished by boundless Daoist rhymes, Chen Ku's cultivation had also undergone a tremendous boost.

The Primal Chaos Sutra's enhancement was astonishing, making Chen Ku's Daoist practice even more profound and his aura even more majestic.

Although his realm hadn't directly broken through to the Quasi-Sage level, for him, it was only half a step away.

If one were to sense it carefully, his aura was almost no less than that of the Quasi-Sage level existences present.

Fortunately, Hongjun's sermon was already a great opportunity, and many powerful figures present would occasionally achieve breakthroughs.

In the vast Purple Cloud Palace, immortal light filled the sky, and divine radiance burst forth.

Therefore, no one paid special attention to Chen Ku's improvement.

On this day, the three-thousand-year period had arrived, and Hongjun leisurely stopped preaching.

The ethereal immortal sounds gradually dissipated, vanishing into nothingness.

The phenomena that filled the sky also gradually disappeared.

Chen Ku's aura calmed down, and he was quite satisfied with this improvement.

However, after sighing inwardly, Chen Ku looked at the composed Dao Ancestor Hongjun with a somewhat strange expression.

"It's just a pity that this is the last sermon."

"If there were a few more, it wouldn't be impossible for me to directly reach the Quasi-Sage realm."

With the blessing of heaven-defying comprehension, Chen Ku had absolute confidence in this.

Of course, such thoughts were only fleeting.

After all, it was fortunate that he had transformed early enough to catch this last sermon.

Otherwise, he would have missed even this opportunity.

Just as Chen Ku was pondering in his heart, Hongjun also woke up from his meditation.

His eyes were calm, but a subtle and imperceptible strange color flashed across them as he glanced at Chen Ku.

Still thinking about a few more times?!

This shameless kid, is he treating me as a preaching tool?!

Indeed!

Hongjun was a Saint, and Chen Ku hadn't deliberately concealed his thoughts.

Therefore, in an instant, the former directly discerned Chen Ku's thoughts and couldn't help but feel deeply speechless.

Only Chen Ku, this "newborn calf not afraid of tigers," would dare to have such heaven-defying thoughts.

However, Hongjun had already secretly seen Chen Ku's thick skin, so he didn't say much.

He withdrew his gaze, containing an unspeakable, overwhelming majesty, and turned to look at the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and others.

"From now on, I will merge with the Dao and will not appear in the world!"

"Since you are my disciples, today, I will bestow some treasures for you to use."

As he spoke, Hongjun waved his hand.

In an instant, streams of divine light shot out, transforming into balls of light, suspended above the heads of the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the other four.

Each ball of light contained a spiritual treasure.

Above Laozi's head, the Taiji Diagram, Eight Trigrams Furnace, Diamond Bracelet, Off-Ground Flame Light Banner, and others were impressively listed.

Above Yuanshi's head were the Pangu Banner, All Heavens Celebration Cloud, Jade Clarity Glazed Lamp, Wu-Ji Apricot Yellow Banner, and so on.

Tongtian had the Four Swords of Zhuxian, Six Souls Banner, Eight Treasures Cloud Light Scarf, and others.

Nuwa's harvest included the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram, Red Embroidered Ball, Demon Summoning Banner, and so on.

Each one was a Pre-Heaven Spiritual Treasure, and there were even top-grade Pre-Heaven Spiritual Treasures and even Pre-Heaven Supreme Treasures.

It was conceivable how magnificent and stunning this scene was in the eyes of everyone, making their hearts stir.

Receiving such a great opportunity, the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa were all moved and overjoyed.

The four immediately respectfully bowed and thanked Dao Ancestor Hongjun for his kindness.

This scene immediately made the eyes of many powerful figures present burn with passion, and their breathing became hurried.

Each of those treasures was a top-notch item, with unparalleled divine power.

If one could obtain just one of them, it would be a great blessing.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's generosity was indeed astonishing.

While envious, some powerful figures looked at Jie Yin and Zhun Ti with inexplicable expressions.

"Hehe, the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa have all received spiritual treasure rewards, but only Jie Yin and Zhun Ti have been completely ignored by the Dao Ancestor."

"Hmph, these two act shamelessly and despicably, and their Dao enlightenment cushions came from improper sources, so they are naturally not qualified to receive the Dao Ancestor's reward."

"It seems that nominal disciples are ultimately inferior to direct disciples."

Some powerful figures whispered, sneering, with an attitude of watching Jie Yin and Zhun Ti make fools of themselves.

In their eyes, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti's enlightenment futons had come about through less than honorable means.

Therefore, it was only natural that they wouldn't be treated the same as the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa, and that Dao Ancestor Hongjun would ignore them.

Schadenfreude!

Adding insult to injury!

All sorts of emotions were written all over the faces of the gathered great powers.

This caused Jie Yin and Zhun Ti's expressions to darken slightly, becoming somewhat unsightly, yet they remained silent.

Likewise, looking at the many spiritual treasures, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were naturally tempted.

With a flicker in his eyes, Zhun Ti prepared to step forward.

At worst, he could just put on another pitiful act!

Anyway, this was already something he was skilled at and familiar with.

However, at this moment, Chen Ku, who was standing beside him, acted first.

"Suffering... suffering..."

"Master Ancestor, please understand, the living beings of the Western Sect are truly suffering."

"In the past, that damned Demon Ancestor Rahu fought a great battle with the Ancestor, and in a fit of rage, detonated the Western spiritual pulse, causing the Western world to decline."

"Moreover, although Master Jie Yin and Uncle Zhun Ti have joined the Master Ancestor's sect, they are merely disciples in name only!"

"I implore the Ancestor to be merciful, not to favor one over another, and to be mindful of the suffering in the West, and bestow upon us some opportunities..."

His sudden "cry of suffering" caused everyone to turn their heads.

Even Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were greatly astonished.

Immediately afterward, a look of gratification appeared on their faces.

Excellent!

This child is teachable!

Originally, if Chen Ku hadn't been there, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti would have been prepared to personally step forward and put on another pitiful act.

Now that Chen Ku was doing it, it was even more appropriate.

After all, Chen Ku was, in the end, a junior, which was understandable, and even Dao Ancestor Hongjun would probably be unable to lash out.

However, hearing Chen Ku's words, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti couldn't help but secretly sweat for him.

This kid actually dared to mention the great battle between the Dao and the demons?

Wasn't this subtly implying that Dao Ancestor Hongjun couldn't escape responsibility for the Western Sect's current situation?!

He was really bold enough!

But Jie Yin and Zhun Ti didn't notice that, at this moment, the surrounding three thousand great powers had heavy expressions and didn't show any ridicule.

At first, when they saw Chen Ku acting so pitiful, everyone secretly disdained him, thinking that he and Jie Yin and Zhun Ti were birds of a feather, with a crooked upper beam leading to a crooked lower beam.

But as Chen Ku's cries of suffering continued, the Primal Chaos Sutra secretly began to circulate.

It should be known that the Primal Chaos Sutra was derived from the Hundred Bitter Sutra, the Nine Revolutions Primordial Skill, and the Nine Revolutions Profound Skill.

Therefore, this technique also had the effects of the Hundred Bitter Sutra integrated into it.

Every cry of suffering would unconsciously arouse the sympathy of those around him.

Later on, many great powers seemed to deeply empathize, with expressions of compassion on their faces.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun was naturally not greatly affected.

But his brow furrowed, not expecting Chen Ku to be so "difficult."

But looking at the reactions of the crowd, he couldn't say much.

Therefore, after pondering for a moment, he spoke:

"Very well!"

"This seat shall bestow upon you Western Sect the Green Lotus Treasured Banner, the Nine-Ringed Staff, and the Purifying Water Bowl!"

Hongjun knew that if he refused again, he would inevitably be branded as "heartless and unfeeling."

After thinking it over, he could only compromise.