Zhen Yuanzi was tempted—deeply tempted.
The terms Master Tongtian offered were simply too generous. No one could have remained unmoved.
Faced with a table full of Chaos Vermilion Fruits and Master Tongtian's promise to help him break through to the Saint Realm, Zhen Yuanzi hesitated.
He knew this was his only chance.
If he failed to seize it, he might never have another opportunity in this life to become a Sage.
As for Hongjun, he had already cast him to the back of his mind.
The temptation of becoming a Sage was simply too great for him—no, for any living being in the Primordial World.
He simply could not abandon his yearning for the Saint Realm.
At last, he gritted his teeth and nodded. "I am willing to join forces with the Jie Sect and prevent the Buddhist School from rising to greatness."
A smile appeared on Master Tongtian's face, as though he had known all along that Zhen Yuanzi would make this choice.
He took something from his sleeve, nearly causing Zhen Yuanzi's eyes to pop out of their sockets.
Now, Zhen Yuanzi understood how Master Tongtian had helped Fuxi and Nether River Ancestor become Sages.
Master Tongtian actually possessed Primordial Purple Energy.
The object lying quietly in Master Tongtian's hand, radiating a hazy glow—what else could it have been but Primordial Purple Energy?
He swallowed hard before slowly accepting that strand of Primordial Purple Energy. His expression was solemn and sacred, and his movements exceedingly gentle, as though he feared that one careless motion might damage it.
He held the Primordial Purple Energy silently, his eyes filled with its glow.
"Well? This Primordial Purple Energy can help you become a Sage, can't it?"
He nodded. "Thank you, Sage."
Master Tongtian waved dismissively. "Your next task is to become