Looking at Six-Eared Macaque's quasi-saint level cultivation, it would be a lie to say that Wu Zhiqi wasn't envious.
He knew that he was the Red-buttocked Horse Monkey, one of the Four Mixed-World Monkeys, and that he shared the same origin as Six-Eared Macaque, but he only inherited part of the Chaos Demon Ape's legacy.
Over the years, relying on the cultivation methods he heard from others and combining them with his own scattered inheritance, he cultivated diligently at the bottom of the Huai River for ten thousand years before finally reaching the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm.
Wu Zhiqi clenched his fists instinctively. If he also possessed the complete inheritance, how could he have been forced into such a predicament by a mere dragon?
Lin Tian took in Wu Zhiqi's expression and smiled faintly, "Do you know who I am?"
Wu Zhiqi snapped out of his daze, shaking his head and saying, "I don't know."
Six-Eared Macaque, scratching his head in frustration, couldn't help but interject, "You monkey, you have no taste! This is none other than Dao Venerable Lin Tian, unparalleled in the primordial Primordial Wilderness, whom even the Dao Ancestor Hongjun treats with utmost respect!"
"What?!" Wu Zhiqi was shocked, his eyes widening. "You... you are Dao Venerable Lin Tian?"
Although he had lived by the Huai River for a long time, Lin Tian's name had already spread throughout the Primordial Wilderness.
Helping the human race grow stronger and accumulate merit, guiding the Witch Clan to open up the Netherworld, and assisting the dragon race in regaining its prestige...
Wu Zhiqi knelt down with a thud. "This junior was blind and offended the Dao Venerable. I beg the Dao Venerable's forgiveness!"
Lin Tian waved his hand casually. "Just some empty fame, nothing to brag about."
Wu Zhiqi remained kneeling on the ground, his eyes blazing with fervent light. "Junior... Junior has a request! I humbly beg the Dao Venerable to accept me as his disciple! I wish to follow the Dao Venerable in cultivation, learn the supreme Great Dao, become one of the strongest beings in the Primordial Wilderness, and control my own destiny!"
His words were spoken with force and conviction, each word conveying unwavering determination.
Over the years in the Huai River, he had had enough of being oppressed by various forces.
If one could become Lin Tian's disciple and learn unparalleled Supernatural Power, who would dare to underestimate him in the slightest?
However, Lin Tian shook his head. "I don't accept disciples."
In an instant, Wu Zhiqi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
His arm fell limply to his side, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.
Six-Eared Macaque, standing nearby, quickly gave Wu Zhiqi a meaningful look. " The Dao Venerable doesn't accept disciples, but you can ask Dao Venerable guidance! That's what I did before, often listening to the Dao Venerable's teachings, and my cultivation level is all Dao Venerable guidance!"
Wu Zhiqi immediately realized his mistake and kowtowed again. "I beg the Dao Venerable for guidance! This junior dares not presume to become a disciple, I only beg the Dao Venerable to offer some guidance!"
Seeing Wu Zhiqi's state, Chang Xi felt a pang of pity and pleaded on his behalf, " Dao Venerable, please give him some pointers. I think he has good aptitude, and since he shares the same origin with the Six-Eared Macaque, a little guidance wouldn't hurt."
Although Kong Xuan was arrogant, he had just witnessed Wu Zhiqi's heroic battle against the dragon clan and felt a certain appreciation for him, so he said, " Dao Venerable, this monkey is indeed quite impressive."
The Golden-winged Great Peng Bird was even more direct. " Dao Venerable, why don't you teach him a few moves? I think he's much better than Six-Eared Macaque Shunyan!"
Upon Six-Eared Macaque Er was so angry that he immediately gave the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird a sharp rap on the head. "What are you saying, you little brat!"
This caused the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird to shrink behind Kong Xuan.
Lin Tian looked at the crowd pleading for mercy, then glanced at Wu Zhiqi kneeling on the ground, and finally nodded. "Very well, I will give you some pointers. But you must remember, a cultivator should be guided by good intentions. If you use your cultivation to do evil in the future, you will only perish no matter where you are."
Immediately, he pointed, and a golden light appeared, enveloping Wu Zhiqi, instantly healing his injuries.
Wu Zhiqi was overjoyed and immediately knelt down again, saying, "Thank you Dao Venerable! This junior will certainly follow your teachings and never do evil!"
"I, Wu Zhiqi, will never forget the great kindness of the Dao Venerable!"
Seeing this, Six-Eared Macaque happily patted Wu Zhiqi on the shoulder. "Brother, from now on you are my little brother! We four spirit monkeys will address each other as brothers from now on! I am the eldest, and you are the second eldest!"
Wu Zhiqi pouted, somewhat unconvinced, but feeling the quasi-saint level pressure emanating from Six-Eared Macaque, he ultimately didn't refute, only muttering under his breath, "So what if your cultivation is high..."
Lin Tian couldn't help but smile as he watched this scene.
"Alright, let's continue."
" Wu Zhiqi, come with us to take care of some business first, then come back to the island with me."
"Yes, Dao Venerable."
Wu Zhiqi came to Lin Tian's side, behaving extremely obediently.
The group continued their journey on the clouds.
The Golden-winged Great Peng Bird was still savoring the battle, tugging at Six-Eared Macaque and asking incessantly, "Senior, are all of you Four Mixed-World Monkeys really good fighters? Wuzhiqi was truly Wu Zhiqi just now!"
Six-Eared Macaque proudly raised its head. "Of course! We four monkeys each have our Supernatural Power. If we get together, there's nowhere in this vast Primordial Wilderness we can't go?"
Kong Xuan remained silent, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the mountains and rivers rushing past below, as if he were deep in thought.
Lin Tian then asked Chang Xi, who was standing beside him, "By the way, your sister has already broken through to the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, so why is your cultivation still only at the mid-stage of the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal?"
Chang Xi gave an awkward smile. She couldn't very well say that she had been lazy every day and hadn't been cultivating much.
Seeing her guilty look, Lin Tian knew that she hadn't been cultivating much.
He shook his head and said nothing more.
Wu Zhiqi, standing to the side, seemed lost in thought.
He had heard of the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal long ago, but had never had the chance to become one.
" Dao Venerable, we have arrived."
Hu Xi suddenly spoke, her voice filled with barely concealed excitement and a hint of fear.
"If my aunt sees me, she'll definitely scold me."
Thinking of my aunt's stern face, I felt a surge of fear.
Lin Tian glanced down and gestured for everyone to leave.
Before me stood a beautiful mountain peak, covered in lush forests and babbling brooks, exuding a vibrant yet unassuming charm, like a paradise on earth.
"This place hasn't changed much since then."
As Lin Tian spoke, he casually made a gesture in the air.
As he moved, ripples appeared in the space in front of him, and an invisible barrier materialized, its surface shimmering with light and countless mysterious runes faintly visible.
Just then, a group of soldiers in light armor rushed out of the barrier, and the leader shouted sternly, "Where did these lowly scoundrels come from, daring to trespass on the Qingqiu Fox Clan?"
However, when they saw Hu Xi standing not far away, they were stunned, then burst into joyful cheers. "Miss Hu Xi is back! It's Miss Hu Xi!"
Before the cheers had even subsided, a graceful figure had already emerged from the barrier.
She was a woman dressed in a light purple dress, with stunning beauty and a touch of authority in her eyes, clearly someone who had long held a high position.
As soon as she appeared, she scolded Hu Xi playfully, "You brat, you've finally decided to come back!"
But when her gaze swept over Lin Tian beside Hu Xi, she was struck dumb, frozen in place.
Her beautiful eyes widened instantly, and her voice trembled so much she could barely speak, "Dao... Dao Venerable?"
Lin Tian smiled slightly, his gaze gentle. " Hu Mei, it's been a long time."