The Intercepting Sect's First Baturu

Li Xinghe had arrived the moment the twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls appeared, but he didn't rush to make a move.

For one thing, the twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls were indeed fated to be with Zhao Gongming. For another, Ye Chen's sudden appearance had surprised him.

The last time he passed through Kunlun, he had seen this young man, but he hadn't paid attention at the time. This time, hearing that he was Laozi's eldest disciple had truly shocked Li Xinghe.

Laozi had always been detached and acted without intention. In his entire life, he had only taken one disciple, Xuandu.

Even that disciple was only taken to aid in his path to becoming a Saint, because the human race was destined to be the protagonist of heaven and earth, and Laozi was merely going with the flow.

Among the Three Pure Ones, Laozi was the most concerned with his reputation, taking only one disciple.

Yuanshi had taken over a dozen, while Tongtian accepted disciples regardless of their background. The Intercepting Sect boasted Myriad Immortals, indicating the sheer number of his disciples.

Of course, these were all original plots from the Primordial World. What was certain was that Ye Chen should absolutely not have appeared in the Primordial World.

Li Xinghe had even tried to divine Ye Chen's origins multiple times, but he couldn't see through him at all.

It was precisely because of this that he hadn't intervened even when Ye Chen snatched the twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls.

If he really was a cheat, then things would be troublesome. One Primordial World, two transmigrators, and he didn't even know the other's background.

The only fortunate thing was that he had transmigrated earlier and his cultivation was much stronger than the other party's.

While he was hesitating, Tongtian had already appeared and promised to accept Zhao Gongming as his disciple.

Li Xinghe, who had been wavering, suddenly came to his senses. Who cared if he was a transmigrator? Even if he was a cheat, so what? Who wasn't a cheat these days?

He had inherited Shi Chen's destiny, recognized Pangu as his Big Brother, and possessed two Chaos Supreme Treasures.

Yuan Feng, the leader of the Phoenix tribe, one of the Three Primal Races, was his woman. The two top demon gods, Qiankun and Five Elements, were his subordinates. The Twelve Ancestral Witches recognized him as their Adoptive Father. Kong Xuan, who would become the foremost expert below the Saints in the future, was his son.

With such a background, what did a transmigrator matter? Could he cheat more than Li Xinghe himself?

He had transmigrated into Chaos itself, which was on a different level from the Primordial World. Even if the other party gathered all the treasures in the Primordial World, it would only amount to three Innate Supreme Treasures at most, which combined would only be equivalent to one Chaos Supreme Treasure.

Facing Li Xinghe's questioning, Ye Chen's expression darkened. He was Laozi's disciple. In the future Primordial World, besides Hongjun, Laozi was the strongest.

Even the Twelve Golden Immortals wouldn't dare to provoke him. He hadn't expected this person to be so audacious.

However, considering the other party's strength, he had no choice but to endure it and secretly seek help from Laozi.

"Your Excellency, please return the treasure, or do not blame me for being impolite," Tongtian said with a solemn expression.

Li Xinghe felt a sense of disappointment in Tongtian, thinking, Tongtian, Tongtian, right now Laozi's disciple is stealing your disciple's treasure, and you still want to protect him?

"Return it? To whom? Zhao Gongming, or this Ye Chen?"

Hearing his words, Tongtian fell silent. Previously, to compensate for Zhao Gongming's loss, he had agreed to take Zhao Gongming as a disciple.

Becoming Tongtian's disciple was naturally an immense honor for Zhao Gongming. However, Ye Chen's act of snatching the treasure was somewhat bullying.

Now that Tongtian had stepped forward, who should he snatch the twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls back for?

"I advise you to obediently hand over the Sea-Calming Pearls, otherwise, when my master arrives, you will surely die," Ye Chen said impatiently.

This was his way of asserting that the Sea-Calming Pearls were his and no one could take them away.

Tongtian frowned. This Ye Chen was too ignorant. He hadn't even spoken yet, and Ye Chen was already so eager to make decisions.

However, hearing that Laozi was coming, he also felt relieved. It was indeed difficult to handle the situation if he were to snatch the Sea-Calming Pearls himself.

If Laozi snatched the Sea-Calming Pearls back and then handed them over to Ye Chen, Tongtian could then ask Laozi for one or two treasures for his disciple, which would be a win-win situation.

Little did he know that Li Xinghe didn't take Laozi seriously at all. He was merely at the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

"Taiqing? I'd like to see how he teaches his disciples. As the Pangu Orthodox, he's actually this shameless," Li Xinghe mocked.

This was undoubtedly an insult to Tongtian as well, as he hadn't thoroughly investigated Ye Chen's act of snatching the treasure, merely compensating Zhao Gongming in his own way.

Just then, two auspicious clouds flew over, carrying an old man and a middle-aged man respectively. It was Laozi and Yuanshi.

"Greetings, Master, greetings, Martial Uncle," Ye Chen said with utmost respect.

The two, however, turned their gaze to Li Xinghe. They couldn't see through this person before them.

"Fellow Daoist, where do you cultivate your immortal mountain?" Laozi suddenly asked.

"This humble Taoist is Shadow Daoist. I have no fixed abode; I am merely a rogue cultivator in the Primordial World. Unlike your Pangu Orthodox, who snatches treasures upon seeing them," Li Xinghe, disguised as Shadow Daoist, said with a cold laugh.

Hearing this, Laozi frowned. Yuanshi responded, "Since you know we are the Pangu Orthodox, why don't you quickly return the treasure?"

"Return? When did this treasure ever belong to you? Your disciple can snatch from others, but I can't snatch from him?"

"Do not spout nonsense. This treasure is fated to be with my disciple. Hand it over quickly, and you may spare your life," Laozi also said.

Tongtian's face turned red. He didn't know how to describe his feelings. When the two arrived, he had already informed his two elder brothers of the situation through his divine sense, but they hadn't mentioned Zhao Gongming at all.

Although he had taken a disciple temporarily, he shouldn't have to endure such humiliation.

"Tongtian? Do you also think this treasure should belong to Ye Chen?" Li Xinghe suddenly turned to Tongtian.

"Third Brother, the overall situation is paramount!" Laozi suddenly said.

Tongtian's expression was grim, but considering the three brothers were one, it was not appropriate to refuse Laozi and Yuanshi's request at this moment.

"Fellow Daoist, regardless of who it belongs to, this treasure ultimately belongs to our disciples. Please return it."

As for Zhao Gongming, he felt somewhat wronged, but Tongtian's pity was already a great kindness, so he couldn't say anything.

"Zhao Gongming, tell me, who do these twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls belong to?" Li Xinghe looked at Zhao Gongming again.

He wanted to see if this Zhao Gongming, known in later generations as the Intercepting Sect's number one Baturu, had enough guts.

Zhao Gongming was stunned, not expecting Li Xinghe to ask for his opinion.

"I obtained this treasure, but it was later snatched away by Senior Brother Ye Chen. As for ownership, since I mistakenly lost the treasure, I naturally don't have the right to claim it," Zhao Gongming said directly.

This statement was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Ye Chen. To put it bluntly, it meant whoever has the stronger power gets it. If you, Ye Chen, want it, take it back if you can.

At the same time, it secretly mocked Laozi and Yuanshi. Failing is failing, and trying to oppress others with the Pangu Orthodox is also a dishonorable act.

Li Xinghe laughed heartily. As expected of the Intercepting Sect's number one Baturu, he is worth nurturing. At the same time, he made a decision. Although these Sea-Calming Pearls would not be his for now, he could lend them to him during the future Investiture of the Gods Tribulation to annoy Yuanshi and Laozi.

"Third Brother, your disciple still needs some training," Laozi said expressionlessly.

Tongtian was somewhat angered. Zhao Gongming dared to act and speak, which earned his admiration. Why should he discipline his own disciple when your disciple snatched someone else's magic treasure?

"Big Brother, my disciple is a bit too straightforward, but what he said makes sense. I have already made a move just now and was no match for this Shadow Daoist. I'll leave it to you and my second brother."

Although he had made a move just now, he had not used his full strength. Saying this now clearly meant he was staying out of it and did not want to join forces with the other two.

One must know that the Three Pure Ones are one. If the three brothers joined forces, their combat power would definitely be greatly enhanced.