Primordial Era: Starting Download of Saint Cultivation

A mortal questions a Saint!

This had never happened before.

Most importantly, this mortal spoke with such irrefutable logic that the Three Pure Ones were the ones in the wrong!

As everyone knew, the Three Pure Ones had achieved sainthood through the Human Race, creating immense karma. Their original intention was to wash their hands of the matter and leave, considering it settled.

But now that Jiang Chen had exposed it, things were different. The Three Pure Ones had to repay this karma!

With the issue laid bare, the Three Pure Ones and the others were momentarily embarrassed.

Laozi, embodying inaction, had a deep expression, his thoughts unreadable.

Yuanshi frowned, his pride clearly ruffled, showing his displeasure.

Tongtian was awkward, feeling like a thief caught in the act.

In short, their expressions varied.

But just as Tongtian was feeling awkward, he suddenly let out a hearty laugh and said, "Haha, what is your name?"

"Reporting to the Saint, my name is Jiang Chen." Jiang Chen, who had been somewhat apprehensive, felt a wave of relief. He spoke neither subserviently nor arrogantly.

The situation was as he had predicted; the fact that they hadn't attacked him was a blessing.

There was nothing he could do, as he had accidentally called out to the Three Pure Ones.

Moreover, his public questioning earlier wasn't without reason. Besides wanting to continue downloading Saint cultivation, one reason was that the Three Pure Ones truly owed karma to the Human Race.

The second reason was for appearances.

He believed that under the gaze of all the great powers in the Primordial Era, a Saint would never act to cruelly kill a mortal.

The facts proved his gamble had paid off.

Seeing Jiang Chen's demeanor, a flicker of surprise crossed Tongtian's eyes. Even Grand Unity Golden Immortals were respectful and cautious when facing a Saint, yet this mortal, Jiang Chen, carried himself with such an attitude. This naturally made Tongtian think more highly of him.

Then, he heard Tongtian say, "Jiang Chen, is it? Are you willing to become my disciple and join my Intercepting Sect?"

BOOM!

This time, the great powers hiding in the shadows were once again shocked.

What was going on? Not only was a mortal who provoked a Saint not punished, but he was also receiving an immense benefit – an offer to join a Saint's discipleship?

But after the shock, they felt it was only natural.

Those familiar with Tongtian knew that he was straightforward and magnanimous, not petty. Furthermore, the Three Pure Ones owed karma to the Human Race for their sainthood. If they had killed a human on the spot, not only would it have been beneath them, but they would also have been backlashed by karma. Tongtian taking Jiang Chen as a disciple could actually resolve this karma!

It was killing two birds with one stone!

It wasn't just them who understood this; even Jiang Chen grasped it.

But at this moment, he was stunned by this immense surprise.

After all, to walk in the Primordial Era, strength and background were indispensable.

Although strength ranked first, sometimes background was even more important, let alone the background of being a Saint's disciple. Even someone stronger than you would have to consider the Saint behind you before making a move!

In addition, having a Saint as a teacher meant not only taking fewer detours on the path of cultivation but also greatly increasing one's strength.

In short, the benefits were numerous, and for someone like Jiang Chen, who had neither background nor strength, the advantages were even more apparent!

It could be said that becoming Tongtian's disciple was all advantage and no disadvantage!

After a surge of ecstasy, Jiang Chen was about to agree immediately.

But at this moment, Yuanshi, standing beside him, suddenly spoke.

"Junior brother, now that we have all become Saints, aren't you being a bit hasty in taking a mortal with no talent as a disciple?"

He cast a displeased glance at Jiang Chen and then frowned at Tongtian.

Undoubtedly, although Yuanshi didn't say it outright, his words revealed a disdain for mortals and a lack of enthusiasm for Tongtian's decision to take a disciple, as if he felt Tongtian was embarrassing all three of them.

This wasn't just because Jiang Chen's earlier actions had caused Yuanshi to lose face. More importantly, Yuanshi and Tongtian had different philosophies. Yuanshi couldn't stand Tongtian's inclusive approach to accepting disciples.

At this moment, the Three Pure Ones were united. If Tongtian lost face, it meant he was losing face too!

This was absolutely something Yuanshi could not tolerate.

Hearing this, Jiang Chen's heart tightened, and he felt a pang of anxiety.

But just then, the system's voice sounded in his mind.

"Ding-dong, successfully downloaded [Tongtian the Saint's Cultivation] 0.01%!"

As the system's words fell, a surge of immense power erupted from Jiang Chen's body. The spiritual energy within a hundred-mile radius was greedily absorbed by him like a whale!

Looking at Jiang Chen again, he was no longer a mortal without cultivation. He had clearly stepped into the early stage of an Earth Immortal!

Ascending to immortality on the spot!

Seeing this, Yuanshi, who had just been looking down on Jiang Chen, was dumbfounded.

???

Eh!

It wasn't just Yuanshi who was stunned; Tongtian and Laozi also looked at Jiang Chen with surprise.

One moment he was just a mortal, and the next he became an immortal on the spot!

This wasn't the first time they had seen such a situation. When primordial spirits took form, some even became Golden Immortals directly, let alone Earth Immortals.

But that was when primordial spirits took form, after who knew how many years of cultivation. It was understandable that they could become Immortals or even Golden Immortals. Yet, Jiang Chen was just a mortal now!

Moreover, he had become an immortal right before their eyes, which caught them completely off guard. In the end, they could only attribute it to Jiang Chen being extraordinary and his potential cultivation talent being top-tier.

At this thought, everyone became restless.

As everyone knew, in the Primordial Era, strength was paramount, and the most crucial factor influencing strength was one's origin!

The quality of one's origin determined their upper limit.

After all, those with poor origins couldn't even break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal in their lifetime, let alone become Saints. But those with good origins could reach Grand Unity as easily as drinking water.

Didn't you see that all those who could break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal were primordial spirits? They had never seen anyone with a poor origin break through to this realm.

From this, one could see how important one's origin was.

But now, learning that Jiang Chen might have a top-tier origin, not only were the Three Pure Ones astonished, but even the hidden great powers on the side were somewhat shaken.

Quack!

In the void, a figure that blotted out the sky and covered the sun, Kunpeng, let out a long roar to the sky, soaring straight for ninety thousand li. In an instant, he transformed into human form and arrived before Jiang Chen. "I am Kunpeng, the Heavenly Demon Master. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

Boom!

Everyone was shocked again.

They hadn't expected this person to be the Heavenly Demon Master Kunpeng. One had to know that he was a top great power in the Primordial Era, the Demon Master of the demon race. It could be said that apart from the Saints, his status and strength were among the top in the Primordial Era!

But what surprised them even more was that Kunpeng actually wanted to take Jiang Chen as a disciple!

However, after a moment's thought, they understood why Kunpeng had done so. It was because of the miraculous nature of the Human Race that would cause Kunpeng to do this!

Everyone present wasn't blind. They had all seen that the Three Pure Ones became Saints because of the Human Race. Now, Jiang Chen was not only of the Human Race but also possessed top-tier cultivation talent. By taking him as a disciple, not only would they gain a good disciple, but they might also comprehend the meaning of becoming a Saint, killing two birds with one stone.

At this thought, the hidden great powers could no longer remain calm. They disregarded everything else and revealed themselves one by one, coming to Jiang Chen's side.

"I am Zhen Yuanzi. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

"I am Minghe. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

"I am Dong Wang Gong, ..."

Suddenly, an astonishing scene unfolded.

Jiang Chen, whom Yuanshi had previously disdained, was now being fought over by countless great powers to take him as a disciple!

Seeing this, Yuanshi's expression couldn't help but turn grim.

To be honest, after learning of Jiang Chen's talent, he had also considered taking him as a disciple, but he quickly dismissed the idea due to his pride.

Moreover, every time another person appeared, his gloomy expression deepened.

Finally, he could bear it no longer.

He had just become a Saint and was immediately slapped in the face. Who could tolerate this?

However.

Just then, an aura that suppressed the universe swept through the heavens, followed by a domineering voice resounding in everyone's ears!

"Who gave you the guts to snatch disciples from under my nose, Tongtian?!"

It was Tongtian!

It turned out that while those great powers were vying to take Jiang Chen as a disciple, Tongtian's expression had also been unpleasant. To be honest, the reason he had taken Jiang Chen as a disciple earlier was at most to repay karma, but discovering that Jiang Chen possessed top-tier talent was an unexpected bonus.

However, what he hadn't expected was that the hidden great powers not only ignored him but also wanted to snatch his disciple?