This Task is Playing with Fire!

In front of Zixiao Palace.

Qin Hong felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at Zhunti and Jieyin before him.

"Ding, mission issued. As a second-generation immortal with the strongest background, host, please insult the Two Sages of the West and announce your existence to the Primordial Era!"

!!!

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What the hell?

Qin Hong's head immediately started to ache.

This was indeed a mission from the Primordial Era's Number One Background System!

Insulting Saints?

How could you even think of something like that?

This was like an old man with a birthday wish hanging himself, or lighting a lantern in a toilet – looking for death!

With his little arms and legs, how could he curse a Saint? How many lives did he have?

Whoever wants to do it can do it, but he wasn't going to!

A wise choice, forget it!

"Host, there are generous rewards for completing the mission!"

Just as Qin Hong was about to back out, the system's tempting voice sounded.

"Rewards?"

"Are you kidding me? Am I the kind of person who would bend for a meager salary? If I curse these two today, it's purely to seek justice for countless cultivators who have been scammed. It's definitely not for any reward!"

"Saints can't be cursed? You're always stirring up trouble!"

Since he had made up his mind, he wouldn't back down.

Qin Hong coughed lightly, cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and blinked his large, sparkling eyes as he looked at Sect Master Tongtian and said with a smile:

"Father, are these two ugly uncles the infamous, shameless, thick-skinned, master actors, who love to do brazen things, the legendary duo with sores on their faces and pus on the soles of their feet, full of wicked schemes – the Two Sages of the West?"

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Sect Master Tongtian, Heavenly Lord of Morality, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, Saint Nuwa, Zhunti, Jieyin (collectively petrified): ???!!!

Uh... snicker

For a moment, except for Zhunti, Jieyin, and Sect Master Tongtian, Heavenly Lord of Morality, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, and Saint Nuwa couldn't hold back their laughter.

This little guy...

How... how can he speak so well?

As Saints, all those present knew each other's backgrounds well and were fully aware of Zhunti and Jieyin's underhanded dealings. But knowing was one thing, and saying it out loud was another.

After all, they were all Saints. People needed to save face, just like trees needed bark.

Unlike the other three Saints, the smiles on Zhunti and Jieyin's faces had completely vanished, replaced by extreme gloom!

Since they had taken human form, when had they ever suffered such humiliation? They hadn't even been so shamed during the struggle for seats in Zixiao Palace countless years ago.

Even though what this unlucky brat said was the truth, and even incomplete with some omissions, who among the Saints dared to be so audacious in front of them, who dared to speak like this?

The Heavenly Dao is not benevolent, treating all things as straw dogs. The Saints are not benevolent, also treating all things as straw dogs.

Seeing the Two Sages' faces turn ashen, Sect Master Tongtian also felt a pang of awkwardness.

Why was his child so honest?

Although he agreed with what was said, doing it in front of the people involved was a bit too much...

"Uh, haha, the child is young, please don't take it seriously. Please don't be offended, fellow Daoists!"

"No offense, no offense!" Sect Master Tongtian said with a laugh.

The child is young?

Don't take it seriously?

And no offense?

How can you be so thick-skinned? But this is your son, right?

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, do you have some dissatisfaction with my West?" Zhunti asked, his face ashen, speaking word by word.

"Indeed, if you have any dissatisfaction, you can speak it directly. Why use the mouth of a mere child?" Jieyin also questioned.

"Oh, fellow Daoists are overthinking things..." Sect Master Tongtian said with a smile.

"We are all fellow disciples, like family. We speak frankly."

"We know each other through and through. You know what kind of person I, Tongtian, am."

"There is no dissatisfaction whatsoever!"

"My son is young and innocent. Please don't take his words to heart, my two junior brothers. Don't stoop to his level."

We're all ancient beings, why play games like this?

Tongtian knew exactly what kind of people the Two Sages of the West were. To be frank, he'd long found them distasteful, but he hadn't said anything out of politeness. Now that Qin Hong had voiced it, he certainly wasn't going to apologize.

What's more, the Two Sages of the West? They were nothing!

So what if my son cursed them? Did they think they could lay a hand on him? They should gauge their own strength first.

Hearing Sect Master Tongtian's words and seeing his attitude, Zhunti and Jieyin, despite their immense frustration, dared not show any of it on their faces.

They could only let out a cold snort.

"Hmph!"

Circumstances were more powerful than men!

Firstly, this was outside Zixiao Palace, the Dao Ancestor's domain. No matter how displeased Zhunti and Jieyin were, they wouldn't dare cause trouble here. If they angered the Dao Ancestor, the losses would far outweigh any gains.

Secondly, everyone knew Sect Master Tongtian cultivated the path of slaughter and possessed the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, capable of forming the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation that only four Saints could break. Whether the two of them could win in a fight was still unknown.

Moreover, the Three Pure Ones were a family. Heavenly Lord of Morality and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning were standing right here; of course, they would help!

With this thought, Zhunti and Jieyin couldn't help but cast their gazes upon Qin Hong.

Brat, think you're so great with your background, huh? Damn it!

Facing the unfriendly glares of Zhunti and Jieyin, Qin Hong remained unfazed. If you have the guts, then do something. Haha.

I have to admit, a powerful background is truly amazing!

Just as Qin Hong was lost in thought, the system's voice rang out: "Ding, Host has completed the mission: insulting the Two Sages of the West. Successfully proved that a strong background is indeed strong."

"Reward: 100,000 years of cultivation!"

"Huh?"

"100,000 years of cultivation?"

"Holy crap!"

Seeing the reward before him, Qin Hong felt not joy, but rather dissatisfaction and disappointment.

This was far from what he had imagined!

If Qin Hong were an ordinary cultivator aiming to become an immortal, 100,000 years of cultivation would be a windfall.

But he was Sect Master Tongtian's son, Pangu's direct descendant, and his goal was to ascend to Sainthood. 100,000 years of cultivation? Was that some kind of handout for beggars?

At this moment, Qin Hong could only think two words: "Holy crap!"

With this thought, Qin Hong couldn't help but shift his gaze to Zhunti and Jieyin. Useless, only worth 100,000 years of cultivation!!!

Zhunti and Jieyin (their hearts jolted): We've been offended!

"Hong'er, these are your eldest and second uncles. Why don't you greet them quickly!"

Shifting his attention away from Zhunti and Jieyin, Sect Master Tongtian affectionately stroked Qin Hong's head, his eyes filled with undisguised love.

"Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, Hong'er greets you!"

Qin Hong respectfully performed the junior's bow to Heavenly Lord of Morality and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, looking adorable.

After bowing, he quietly began to size up Heavenly Lord of Morality and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning.

Looking at the two Saints, Qin Hong felt displeasure in his heart but showed no hint of it on his face, maintaining an expression of reverence.

After all, the destruction of the Sect of Interception and the imprisonment of his dear father were the deeds of these two "good uncles"!

"Hmm, very good, very good!"

Sizing up Qin Hong, Heavenly Lord of Morality stroked his beard, smiling with great affection.

"Tongtian, you really have a son!"

"I thought it was just some rumor before?"

"I didn't expect it to be true! Congratulations!"

"However, Hong'er is a direct descendant of us Three Pure Ones. Tongtian, why didn't you mention it earlier, keeping it from me and Yuanshi?"

Facing Heavenly Lord of Morality's question, Sect Master Tongtian, with doting affection, stroked Qin Hong's head and said with a smile, "Back then, Hong'er suffered a calamity, and I had no choice but to seal him away for his safety. Now that the disaster has passed, and I am a Saint, I can finally set my worries aside, break the seal, and let my son emerge."

Hearing Sect Master Tongtian's words, Heavenly Lord of Morality nodded thoughtfully.

Just then, Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning, standing beside him, spoke:

"Tongtian, as Pangu's direct descendant and the only direct kin of us Three Pure Ones, Hong'er must not disgrace our Three Pure Ones!"

"You must discipline him strictly. Absolutely do not associate too closely with those with fur and horns, lest rumors spread throughout the Primordial Era that the descendants of us Three Pure Ones lack manners."

"It would be bad for our reputation then."

"Your earlier words were incredibly rude and vulgar."

Hearing Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning's words, the faces of the Saints present showed varied expressions.

As for Sect Master Tongtian, his face immediately darkened.