"Young friend, you are fated with this poor Daoist. Why not take me as your master? If you do, there will naturally be benefits for you." A trace of suspicion flashed through Zhunti's eyes.
"Hmm, since you put it that way, Senior, I'll consider it. But... Senior, if I take you as my master, I'm afraid my father won't agree." Yun Ting rubbed his hands together and chuckled.
"No matter, no matter. I will discuss it with him myself," Zhunti replied casually, though he thought to himself, This kid only reached the Golden Immortal realm upon taking form. His father probably isn't much stronger, so there's nothing to worry about.
Yun Ting shook his head. "I think that now that I've taken form, my father should be on his way here too. Mm, how about we wait until he arrives?"
Zhunti silently nodded and agreed, thinking, Since I want to take him as my disciple, what harm is there in meeting his father? If necessary, I can simply bestow some fortune upon him. After all, this child has been in form for so long, yet his father still hasn't made it to Mount Buzhou. His cultivation probably isn't much to speak of.
Meanwhile, atop Mount Kunlun, the Three Pure Ones were cultivating peacefully within the Thatched Hut. Sect Leader Tongtian suddenly felt a stirring in his heart. After making a calculation with his fingers, he discovered that a drop of his essence blood had accidentally fallen upon a blade of grass, which had now taken form. But why was Zhunti's aura beside him? This was bad. Zhunti was no good man—his son might be snatched away.
With that thought, he immediately said to Laozi and Yuanshi, "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, I'm going to Mount Buzhou. I'll be back shortly." With that, he transformed into a streak of light and sped toward Mount Buzhou.
Due to their bloodline resonance, Yun Ting sensed that Tong Tian had arrived nearby. He then asked Zhunti, "Are you sure you can persuade my father to let me leave with you?"
Zhunti burst into laughter. "This poor Daoist is, after all, a mighty expert at the late Great Luo realm. You only reached the Golden Immortal realm when you took form, so your father probably isn't much stronger either, is he?"
The moment he finished speaking, a cold snort came from behind him. "Junior Brother Zhunti, you're trying to abduct my son right after he took form, and you're even saying in front of him that my cultivation is lacking? Aren't you being a little too disrespectful?"
Hearing this, Zhunti turned around. When he saw Tong Tian standing before him with a dark expression, his face stiffened. He forced an awkward smile. "Senior Brother Tong Tian, don't speak recklessly. Is this child truly your son?"
Tong Tian chuckled. "Ting'er, activate your bloodline and let Fellow Daoist Zhunti have a look. Let's see whether we really are father and son." As he spoke, he grabbed Yun Ting and activated his bloodline. Their bloodlines resonated, and a beam of sword light instantly shot into the heavens. It was obvious that they were indeed biological father and son.
Then Tong Tian slowly summoned the Qingping Sword and looked at Zhunti with a kindly smile. "Do I look like the sort of immortal who randomly claims children as his own? Zhunti, it was one thing for you to come to the East and freeload now and then, but you won't even spare a child who has just taken form? I cannot forgive you for that." With that, he raised his sword and slashed at Zhunti, streams of azure sword qi hurtling straight for Zhunti's face.
Zhunti hurriedly summoned the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree. As he swung it, Seven-colored Glazed Radiance swept out wildly, blocking all of Tong Tian's sword qi. "Since he is the beloved son of Fellow Daoist Tong Tian, it would naturally be inappropriate for this poor Daoist to take him as a disciple. Farewell." With that, he transformed into a streak of light and fled toward Mount Sumeru.
Watching Zhunti vanish from sight, Yun Ting thought, Well, Zhunti, you actually tried to convert me the moment I took form. My cultivation is too weak right now, so I'll spare you for the time being. Once I recover my strength, this won't be over.
Sect Leader Tongtian put away the Qingping Sword. Watching Zhunti flee in defeat, he curled his lip disdainfully. "That's all? And you wanted to abduct my son? What's even worth going to on that shabby Mount Sumeru?"
Seeing his father's domineering display of protectiveness, Yun Ting secretly felt delighted. Outwardly, however, he put on a frightened expression and asked timidly, "Dad, that old guy won't come looking for trouble with me again, will he?"
Sect Leader Tongtian waved his hand and laughed boldly. "What are you afraid of? With your father here, who would dare touch even a hair on your head? I'll make anyone who tries pay dearly! Come, follow your father back to Mount Kunlun. Let your eldest and second uncles get a good look at you! They're big shots in the Primordial Wilderness, so they definitely won't skimp on your meeting gifts."
Yun Ting thought to himself, Mount Kunlun? Mm, it's still early. As long as I arrange a few things properly, the future will naturally be secure. He then turned his gaze toward Sect Leader Tongtian, and a panel slowly appeared.
[Sect Leader Tongtian] [Cultivation: Quasi-Saint] [Traits: Pangu's orthodox lineage (Purple), Heaven-Ordained Sage (Purple), Supreme Sword Dao (Purple), Myriad Laws Return to Origin (Purple)...] [Trust: 80] [Notice: Trust requirement met. You may randomly draw and copy one of the target's talents!]
"Gulp..."
Looking at Sect Leader Tongtian's long list of traits, Yun Ting felt his heartbeat quicken.
Especially after seeing that he could draw one trait to copy, Yun Ting became even more excited.
The lowest grade was red. No matter what he drew, it would be a profit.
[Copy now?]
"Copy!"
Without changing expression, Yun Ting immediately began copying Sect Leader Tongtian's talent.
[Copy successful. You have obtained Sect Leader Tongtian's talent, Myriad Laws Return to Origin (Purple), which has fused with your Innate Spirit Body.]
It was called fusion, but in truth, it was devouring.
[Myriad Laws Return to Origin (Purple): All laws return to one; through one law, comprehend all laws. Your cultivation will no longer be limited to a single path. You can swiftly grasp any technique and bring it to its utmost potential.]
This fusion was no trivial matter. Yun Ting immediately entered a state of enlightenment as endless spiritual energy surged into him. Tong Tian's expression changed as he thought, This is... a second bloodline awakening? I knew it. How could my son possibly possess only Golden Immortal cultivation at birth...
As he pondered, a hazy aura rose from Yun Ting's body. He advanced from Golden Immortal to Taiyi in a single day. Once Yun Ting finished breaking through, Sect Leader Tongtian grabbed him and left, thinking, Mount Buzhou is Wu Clan territory. Staying too long may cause trouble.
Yun Ting only felt the wind roaring past his ears as the scenery before his eyes shifted rapidly. Before he could react, they had already arrived at the foot of Mount Kunlun.
Mount Kunlun was vast and majestic, shrouded in clouds and mist, its spiritual energy almost overwhelming. Yun Ting looked up and saw peaks piercing straight into the sky. From the Thatched Hut on the mountain came several auras stronger than his own. Well, he would find out once he went up.
Before Yun Ting could think any further, Tong Tian had already dragged him carelessly into the Thatched Hut. He laughed loudly. "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, you have no idea—if I hadn't arrived early enough, my son would have been taken to Mount Sumeru by Zhunti." Yun Ting looked up and saw two elderly men in Daoist robes, both with immortal bearing: Taiqing Laozi and Lord of the Beginning. Beside them stood a plump Daoist whom he did not recognize.
Laozi chuckled. "Zhunti is that bold? He dared to snatch Third Brother's son? Second Brother, the next time our teacher gives a lecture, shall we teach him a lesson together?"
Yuanshi had always been especially protective of his own. He nodded. "Naturally. Since Zhunti dared to abduct a child, he should naturally pay the price."
Tong Tian laughed heartily. "That's a matter for later. Yun Ting, come pay your respects to your eldest and second uncles."
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