Three Fools, Trying to Trick Me into Believing You're the Three Pure Ones?

Kunpeng loathed the Three Pure Ones' lofty, superior attitude the most. They took pride in their own origins and always looked down on other lifeforms.

Kunpeng sneered. "You three truly have remarkable memories. Have you already forgotten how bedraggled you looked just now? Or do you want to continue our fight?"

The Three Pure Ones' expressions changed drastically, and deep unease filled their hearts.

They had already been powerless against the four Demon Gods just now. Now, with an unfathomable Kunpeng added to the mix, they would likely be crushed in an instant.

In their hearts, they held Kunpeng in utmost contempt. What a petty man flushed with success—he had merely stumbled upon a few fortunate opportunities.

Just wait until the three of us attain the Dao and become Saints. Then we shall see how long you can remain so arrogant.

Beneath Saints, all are ants!

Just as the Three Pure Ones were about to speak, the little courtyard's gate creaked open.

Jiang Ping walked out, looked around, and asked in puzzlement, "How did such a huge commotion break out? Strange, could there have been some natural disaster?"

The Three Pure Ones looked at one another. How had an Acquired Lifeform suddenly appeared here?

Kunpeng must be laying out a smokescreen to confuse us.

When they sensed further, Kunpeng had actually vanished without a trace.

"Three Pure Ones, this is my master. He is comprehending the Dao in the Primordial World under the identity of an ordinary lifeform. Do not ruin his affairs, or I and those Demon Gods will surely execute you here!"

Hearing Kunpeng's voice transmission, the Three Pure Ones were profoundly shaken.

Yuanshi immediately transmitted, "Eldest Brother, judging by Kunpeng's tone, he does not seem to be joking. Could the person before us truly be some Hidden Great Power of the Primordial World?"

Tongtian replied, "He looks like nothing more than an Acquired Lifeform with ordinary origins. He should be utterly incapable of cultivation."

Laozi frowned. "For now, let us not dwell on it. We should respond to all changes by remaining unchanged and temporarily heed Kunpeng's words, lest we provoke him."

"Oh? Where have you three come from, and where are you headed?" Jiang Ping asked curiously when he noticed the disheveled Three Pure Ones.

At those words, the Three Pure Ones' eyes flew wide open, their hearts filled with boundless shock.

An expert!

He had to be an expert!

Such a brief sentence contained endless Dao Intent.

Where do you come from, and where are you going!

What a profound statement!

The Three Pure Ones were deeply convinced. Though the expert had concealed himself so thoroughly and appeared to be an ordinary lifeform—

The words he casually spoke still exposed his true identity.

The sentence seemed simple, yet it was actually a veiled metaphor for the pursuit of the Great Dao, and even more a question testing one's own understanding of the Dao.

The Three Pure Ones instantly felt somewhat ashamed. They had believed that the three of them stood at the peak of the Primordial World, yet a casual remark from this expert had rendered them unable to answer.

No matter how proud Yuanshi was, he did not dare speak carelessly at a time like this.

What a joke. This concerned one's own comprehension of the Dao—how could he answer recklessly?

Tongtian's expression was even more grave. This expert was truly formidable. He could not help but admire him.

Laozi racked his brains for a long while, yet still had no idea how to respond.

He could only answer with an embarrassed expression and a bitter smile, "Esteemed expert, we are truly ashamed. We cannot answer. At this moment, we are utterly lost. We truly do not know where we came from, nor do we know where we are going."

Jiang Ping was instantly dumbfounded. They were calling him an esteemed expert?

Had these three been kicked in the head by a donkey? Especially that old man speaking—he must have dementia. He actually did not know where he had come from or where he was going.

Jiang Ping cleared his throat twice. He was bored anyway, and it was rare to meet people to talk with and pass the time. Never mind whether there was something wrong with their heads; chatting a little to relieve his boredom would be fine.

He scratched his head and said awkwardly, "You three look travel-worn. Why not come into the courtyard and rest for a while?"

The Three Pure Ones could not have wished for more and nodded happily.

Jiang Ping led the way ahead, with the Three Pure Ones following behind.

Kunpeng transformed into a pufferfish and swam about in the water, transmitting in exasperation, "Three Pure Ones, my master is merely an ordinary lifeform. Quickly put away that act of yours, and do not expose anything. Otherwise, you will regret it."

Laozi replied solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, rest assured! We will certainly heed your words. Thank you for bringing us this opportunity!"

Only then was Kunpeng satisfied. He would leave the rest alone.

His master possessed boundless divine abilities. How could the insignificant Three Pure Ones dare play tricks beneath his master's very eyes? That would be asking for suffering.

As they walked along the little path in the courtyard, the Three Pure Ones suddenly became somewhat timid, their expressions growing ever more horrified.

Feeling the surging Spiritual Energy rising from beneath his feet, Tongtian stammered, "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, the stones paving the ground seem to be anything but ordinary."

Yuanshi said uneasily as well, "Junior Brother, look more carefully. These little stones are all Chaos Azure Stone. Otherwise, why would your senior brother's legs be trembling?"

Tongtian sucked in a sharp breath. He had not been mistaken after all; he had initially thought his senses were wrong.

Laozi stood dumbstruck and muttered to himself, "What an extravagant display... This expert is truly extraordinary. Not even Purple Cloud Palace is this lavish!"

Yuanshi secretly surveyed the surroundings, his eyes widening as he became even more shocked.

A Primordial Spirit Spring was buried beneath the pond?

The Companion Spirit Treasure on the roof was Shichen's Time Wheel?

Could those Spirit Treasures in the corner all be junk?

Why had they been placed so carelessly, covered in dust and dead branches and fallen leaves?

The Three Pure Ones could each see the shock in the others' eyes. Now, they no longer dared take Kunpeng's words seriously.

That sly, hateful Kunpeng must have wanted the three senior brothers to offend this great master, so that they would gain neither opportunity nor benefit.

Damn him!

They absolutely could not believe Kunpeng's words. If they listened to him and truly believed that this mighty expert was comprehending the Dao by living as an ordinary being, they would not even know how they died.

Before this great master, they had to treat him with the utmost respect.

They must not fall for Kunpeng's trick!

At that moment, Jiang Ping stopped and said warmly, "You three, come sit in the pavilion with me. Let me prepare some tea."

The Three Pure Ones immediately became exceedingly restrained, inwardly full of praise.

This great master's bearing was truly convincing. He did not carry the slightest air of authority.

Even toward the three of them, his juniors, he was so courteous and polite.

It truly inspired reverence.

When the Three Pure Ones arrived at the pavilion, how could they dare sit? Their hands hung at their sides as they waited respectfully for Jiang Ping.

A moment later, Jiang Ping brought over a kettle of water, along with some tea leaves.

"You three, sit down already. Why are you standing there?" Jiang Ping urged.

Yuanshi took a deep breath. Tongtian and Laozi wore equally respectful expressions as the three spoke in unison, "This junior greets Senior!"

Jiang Ping was adding water, preparing to boil it. The moment he heard that, his hand trembled, and anger rose in his heart.

Was there something wrong with all three of them? He was clearly so young and handsome, yet they were calling him Senior!

"Do I look that old? If you three keep making fun of me, don't blame me for getting angry. You won't be welcome here anymore!" Jiang Ping said, somewhat irritated.

The Three Pure Ones were instantly dumbfounded. How had they offended this great master again?

Seeing Jiang Ping grow a little angry, Yuanshi hurriedly waved his hands and explained, "Senior, please do not be angry. We come from Kunlun Mountain..."

Jiang Ping grew even angrier and directly cut Yuanshi off, saying flatly, "From Kunlun Mountain? Are you trying to say that you are the Three Pure Ones?"