Chen Ku's words took even Jie Yin by surprise.
But in the blink of an eye, he came to his senses and looked at Chen Ku with delighted surprise.
"Haha, my disciple is right!"
"How had I not thought of that?!"
In truth, being within a saint's Daoist sanctum, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti had unconsciously restrained themselves somewhat.
That was why they had not immediately thought that the Treasure Distribution Rock could be taken away as well.
Chen Ku, on the other hand, had no such reservations, and his words awakened them at once.
As he spoke, Jie Yin immediately made his move, unleashing the great divine ability, Buddha's Palm Paradise.
With the cultivation of a quasi-saint, naturally, the power of such an ability was beyond anything Chen Ku could compare to.
In an instant, a colossal palm formed from laws condensed above the heavens. Boundless Buddhist light filled it, illuminating the chaotic cosmos for hundreds of millions of miles.
The murmuring chants of countless Buddha's Disciples echoed through the high heavens, causing the expressions of the gathered mighty cultivators to change as they secretly clicked their tongues.
One could call Jie Yin and Zhun Ti shameless, but one could never say they lacked strength.
That thought flashed through everyone's minds once more, and their expressions grew even more solemn.
Under such a divine art, the Treasure Distribution Rock, originally vast as a heavenly abyss, began shrinking inch by inch.
Before long, it became palm-sized, rose into the air, and landed in Jie Yin's hand.
Feeling the world-shaking aura surging within the Treasure Distribution Rock, Jie Yin became even more delighted.
"Wonderful... truly wonderful..."
"Had my disciple not reminded me, your master would truly have missed such a great opportunity!"
Only then did everyone understand that Jie Yin's move had been to take the Treasure Distribution Rock away outright?!
What the hell...
The mighty cultivators could not help revealing mocking expressions as they began whispering among themselves.
"Hmph, those two from the West are still as shameless as ever."
"Wherever they pass, not even a blade of grass remains!"
"Hehe, it seems the West truly is impoverished enough. For the sake of opportunities, Jie Yin and Zhun Ti have become utterly unscrupulous."
"Indeed, indeed. They even treat a broken stone used to hold spiritual treasures as a priceless treasure. How laughable."
"Like master, like disciple. Having taken Jie Yin as his master, that brat Chen Ku has learned to be just as sly and unscrupulous."
The crowd continued discussing the matter, making no effort to conceal the scorn in their eyes.
To them, Jie Yin's actions made him seem as though poverty had driven him mad.
The Treasure Distribution Rock had never displayed any great power, so everyone naturally assumed it could not be anything valuable.
There were also mighty cultivators who looked at Chen Ku with regret.
This boy had become Jie Yin's disciple, and his disposition was already exactly like that of Jie Yin and Zhun Ti. He was finished.
Of course, some great experts wore uncertain, suspicious expressions.
"Eh? Jie Yin and Zhun Ti have never acted without profit."
"Could the Treasure Distribution Rock possess some other use that we failed to see through?"
"Did Jie Yin just snatch a bargain from under our noses?"
Such speculation was heard without end.
Still, even if someone realized something was amiss, Jie Yin had already succeeded. There was naturally nothing they could do now.
Chen Ku took in everyone's expressions, and he also heard their discussions clearly.
Yet he was not angered. He merely curled his lips into an inscrutable smile.
Those mighty cultivators thought themselves clever, never realizing that what they had missed was the greatest opportunity of all.
However, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the others now wore solemn expressions as they looked meaningfully at Jie Yin's group of three.
"What a pity... Jie Yin and Zhun Ti got there first."
Yuanshi let out a regretful sigh and spoke softly.
The vision of the Three Pure Ones naturally surpassed that of ordinary mighty cultivators.
They were absolutely certain that the Treasure Distribution Rock was also an exceptionally rare top-grade treasure.
Setting aside anything else, the fact that it had released the power of countless restrictions to suppress the innumerable spiritual treasures earlier was proof enough.
In Yuanshi's view, even if this object had not reached the level of an Innate Supreme Treasure, it should at least be a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
Before this, however, no one possessed Chen Ku's unrestrained way of thinking, so they had failed to realize it!
Yuanshi, too, had intended to take the Treasure Distribution Rock for himself.
Yet before he could act, Jie Yin had moved faster.
Moreover, Yuanshi casually glanced in the direction of the Purple Cloud Palace.
At this moment, not the slightest aura emanated from there.
Even after Jie Yin completely stowed away the Treasure Distribution Rock and cut off its aura, Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not say another word.
This undoubtedly showed that Dao Ancestor Hongjun had tacitly approved of the matter. The Treasure Distribution Rock itself was also part of what had been left for everyone to divide.
In other words, rather than Chen Ku being quick-witted and swift to react, it was more accurate to say that he had guessed Dao Ancestor Hongjun's intentions correctly.
Beside him, Grand Supreme's eyes were calm and unfathomably deep. As his gaze shifted, the Dao intent of Taiji seemed to flow within them.
"That boy is rather extraordinary!"
"It seems the West has taken in a fine seedling."
As he spoke, Grand Supreme's gaze settled on Chen Ku.
Though he was a junior, Chen Ku had reacted more swiftly than the many mighty cultivators present and recognized the Treasure Distribution Rock's extraordinary nature.
Moreover, from beginning to end, although Chen Ku had not brazenly taken action and instead appeared to be a shameless fellow who only knew how to complain, Grand Supreme could still vaguely sense an immensely vast and extraordinary aura hidden within him.
This boy was definitely not as simple as he appeared.
That made Grand Supreme pay a little more attention to him!
Such a disciple would have been more than qualified even to enter the Three Pure Ones' sect.
After his words fell, Tongtian beside him also nodded and said in a deep voice:
"There is a mysterious aura about that boy which even I find difficult to describe."
As he spoke, Tongtian wore a thoughtful expression, his brows tightly furrowed.
Still, it was clear that there was also a trace of appreciation in his eyes.
Among the Three Pure Ones, two had shown attention toward Chen Ku, even appreciation.
Only Yuanshi merely gave him an indifferent glance and let out an ambiguous cold snort without saying anything.
In his view, Chen Ku acted just like Jie Yin and Zhun Ti—thick-skinned and shameless—and was naturally unworthy of entering Yuanshi's eyes.
Just as everyone reacted differently.
A vast immortal voice suddenly rang out once more from within the Purple Cloud Palace.
"The distribution of treasures has ended!"
"Return to the Purple Cloud Palace!"
Without question, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had sensed that the treasure distribution outside was complete and transmitted his voice through the Great Dao once more.
Hearing this, the expressions of the gathered mighty cultivators changed greatly.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun had first bestowed treasures and was now summoning everyone back. Could there be another great opportunity awaiting them?!
After all, with the Treasure Distribution Rock's distribution of treasures having happened just before, it was only natural for them to think so.
With that thought, everyone eagerly set off and returned to the Purple Cloud Palace.
The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, as well as Jie Yin and Zhun Ti all moved with great speed, as though afraid of missing some tremendous opportunity.
Strangely enough, Chen Ku, who had rushed ahead the fastest earlier, showed no urgency at all now.
He was merely slightly stunned, then looked thoughtfully toward the Purple Cloud Palace.
Afterward, a knowing smile appeared on his face, as though he had already anticipated what was about to happen.
This left Haotian and Yaochi rather puzzled.
Then Yaochi discovered in astonishment that Chen Ku was heading toward her.
Stopping before Yaochi, Chen Ku smiled faintly and said:
"Hehe, I have to thank Sister Yaochi for what I have gained today."
Hearing this, Yaochi's expression froze, and she was greatly surprised!
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