Zhunti and Jieyin were utterly puzzled when they heard that Bai Chen could not transform.
The other party was an Innate Divine Beast. Based on the origins of Innate Divine Beasts and Innate Deities, they should normally be able to transform into an innate Dao body the moment they were born!
Why could an Innate Divine Beast like him not transform?
How strange!
How strange!
Zhunti and Jieyin did not think much more of it. Listening to the Dao lecture was what mattered now.
Just as they were about to bring Bai Chen into Purple Firmament Palace, the gatekeeping boy Haotian spoke up:
"An untransformed beast covered in fur and horns, you are not allowed inside."
Haotian was very displeased. As the boy of Purple Firmament Palace, he was not even qualified to enter and listen to the lecture. He could only stand guard at the entrance.
Why should a transformed beast be allowed inside to listen to the lecture?
The word "beast" made Bai Chen furious.
This was the first time Great God Bai Chen had ever been called a beast. Even First Qilin had never insulted him like that.
And Haotian was even less qualified to do so—this lowly thing.
"Freeze!"
Bai Chen shouted angrily, using a divine art to immobilize Haotian.
Bai Chen usually disliked comparing origins with others, but after seeing this lowly thing Haotian, he could not hold back any longer. He cursed,
"Haotian, do you really think you're anything special?
"Don't forget, you're merely a postnatal deity transformed from metal and stone!"
"While I, Great God Bai Chen, may be unable to transform, I am a noble Innate Divine Beast—a meritorious Innate Divine Beast of the Primordial Era."
Bai Chen knew Haotian's background. Even though Haotian had been enlightened by Ancestor Hongjun, that could not change the fact that he was merely a postnatal deity.
The origins of Innate Divine Beasts and Innate Deities were more or less related to Chaos Demon Gods.
They had either been transformed from the limbs of Chaos Demon Gods or were new lifeforms nurtured from the origins of Chaos Demon Gods.
Thus, the noble origins of Innate Divine Beasts and Innate Deities were universally acknowledged in the Primordial Era. Even the Heavenly Dao could not erase the nobility of innate lifeforms.
"Haotian, in terms of origins, you are incomparably lowly before Great God Bai Chen.
"In terms of cultivation, one swipe of my claw can make you perish in body and Dao!"
Bai Chen could not understand why such a lowly thing as Haotian dared to bark here.
If the other party had not been Ancestor Hongjun's boy, Bai Chen would have slapped him into total annihilation long ago.
"Haotian, you dared to humiliate Great God Bai Chen and insult the lineage of Innate Divine Beasts. When I see Saint Hongjun, I will certainly report you!"
Out of consideration for Ancestor Hongjun, Bai Chen had not killed Haotian, but he would not let him off easily.
Even if this matter reached Ancestor Hongjun later, Bai Chen was not afraid.
"Great God, the Ancestor is about to begin lecturing. Please hurry inside!"
Yaochi really could not stand watching any longer and could only speak up to mediate.
Although she did not have a good relationship with Haotian, they had transformed at the same time and were both boys of Purple Firmament Palace.
"Third Brother, let's hurry inside and listen to the lecture!"
Zhunti and Jieyin began mediating as well. After all, causing trouble at a Saint's Daoist sanctuary was truly inappropriate.
After Zhunti and Jieyin pulled Bai Chen inside, Yaochi looked at the immobilized Haotian with schadenfreude.
"Haotian, it seems you've provoked someone you cannot afford to offend."
Yaochi, Haotian, and Yaoji had clearly all been enlightened by Ancestor Hongjun at the same time. Ancestor Hongjun had never decided which of the three was the eldest.
Yet Haotian always acted like their leader, which greatly displeased Yaochi.
After being thoroughly cursed out by Bai Chen, Haotian had regained some clarity, but he was still unconvinced.
"Yaochi, I'm the Ancestor's boy. Would I be afraid of a beast like him? Ridiculous!"
So what if he, Haotian, was a postnatal deity?
Did being a postnatal deity necessarily mean he was inferior to an Innate Divine Beast? Did it mean he was less noble than one?
One day, he, Great God Haotian, would make those Innate Deities and Innate Divine Beasts who considered themselves noble look up to him.
Yaochi felt that Haotian's mind was truly lacking, so she reminded him,
"Haotian, this is the Ancestor's Daoist sanctuary. Why do you think his divine arts were able to immobilize you?"
This was no ordinary place. This was Purple Firmament Palace, a Saint's Daoist sanctuary.
Bai Chen had used his divine arts here. How could Ancestor Hongjun, a Saint, possibly be unaware?
After Yaochi's hint, Haotian was shocked.
"This..."
Could it be that his own Ancestor had tacitly allowed that beast to immobilize him?
If that was really the case, he would be in serious trouble.
Purple Firmament Palace's main hall...
As soon as Zhunti entered the main hall, he discovered six meditation cushions. He immediately gave Jieyin a look before beginning to wail.
"My elder brother and I traveled all the way from the west without rest, seeking the Dao for the countless living beings of the west.
"Yet now, we do not even have a single meditation cushion. If we cannot clearly hear the Saint's supreme Dao later, we will have failed the living beings of the west. We might as well smash our heads against a pillar and die!"
While wailing, Zhunti kept glancing at the people sitting on the meditation cushions, hoping that these fellows would quickly offer up their seats.
When Zhunti saw that the six people remained unmoved, he hurriedly signaled Jieyin with his eyes.
"Second Brother, this is all our fault!"
"..."
Jieyin immediately understood Zhunti's meaning and began cooperating.
Zhunti and Jieyin cried and fussed, putting on an utterly miserable performance!
"Fellow Daoist, I shall give this meditation cushion to you!"
At last, Hong Yun could not bear it any longer. His compassion overflowed, and he prepared to give Zhunti his seat.
"Hong Yun, don't!"
Seeing his friend's benevolent nature flare up, Zhenyuanzi hurriedly tried to dissuade him.
It looked like an ordinary meditation cushion, but in reality, it represented a tremendous opportunity.
When Saint Hongjun lectured on the Dao, those seated on the meditation cushions would certainly receive more of his attention. This was a great opportunity!
"It's fine!"
Hong Yun rejected Zhenyuanzi's warning and gave up the meditation cushion.
"Sigh!"
Zhenyuanzi helplessly sighed. His old friend had absolutely cultivated his brain stupid through Dao cultivation.
The other Innate Great Gods were speechless when Hong Yun simply gave away the meditation cushion.
If they had known it would be this easy, they would have cried and acted miserable too.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist!"
After thanking Hong Yun, Zhunti turned to Jieyin and said,
"Elder Brother, you have worked tirelessly for the living beings of the Western Primordial Era for so long. Your contributions are immense. You should take this seat."
Jieyin knew his worthy younger brother's personality, so he did not decline. After all, his younger brother would certainly find a meditation cushion for himself as well.
Once Jieyin had a seat, Zhunti felt that it was his turn.
He then shifted his gaze to Kunpeng, since Kunpeng's meditation cushion would be the easiest to seize.
Zhunti directly shouted at Kunpeng,
"Fellow Daoist, you are a feathered creature born from moisture and eggs. It is highly inappropriate for you to sit in this seat. For the sake of the living beings of the west, please yield it to me!"
As soon as Zhunti finished speaking, the phantom of the Innate Gengjin Bodhi Tree appeared behind him. It released its might, warning Kunpeng.
If Kunpeng refused to cooperate, Zhunti would have no choice but to use force and seize his meditation cushion.
"You bully me far too much!"
After Kunpeng shouted angrily, he immediately brought out his companion spiritual treasure, Kunpeng Palace.
Kunpeng knew that everyone was eyeing his seat. If his attitude was not a little more forceful, others would only think he was easy to bully.
Kunpeng and Zhunti exchanged blows. Their divine arts and Dao techniques were unexpectedly evenly matched for a time!
"Huh?"
Jieyin had known Zhunti for a long time and was well aware of his younger brother's strength.
His younger brother had extraordinary origins and strength. Among the Innate Deities, he should have had few opponents.
Thus, Jieyin was incomparably astonished to see Kunpeng match Zhunti evenly.
Astonishment was one thing; taking action was another.
Jieyin made his move, lending Zhunti a hand.
The Seven Treasures Thousand Leaf Golden Lotus appeared behind Jieyin, releasing divine arts and Dao techniques to assist Zhunti.
Once Jieyin joined the battle, Kunpeng immediately fell into a disadvantage.
Ultimately, Kunpeng, who was unable to withstand them, was dragged off the meditation cushion by Zhunti.
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