Connecting with Opportunity, and Subsequently Becoming Involved
The few remaining disciples of the Three Sages Sect were utterly shocked and hid in secluded corners to avoid the pursuit of the evil spirits.
Since they arrived here, they have fallen from their ideals into reality, and the Three Pure Ones have discovered that the evil spirits here are too powerful.
Originally ambitious and determined to wreak havoc, they were utterly routed by the evil spirits, with their already small number of disciples reduced to almost nothing.
They didn't fare well either; they nearly died. If they hadn't run fast, they would have been gone long ago.
So far, I've only killed a few evil spirits around the fifth level of the Primordial Taiji, and it's taken a tremendous amount of effort. The goal of 100,000 merit points is still a long way off.
At this moment, they hid in the shadows, gazing up at the projection deep in the sky, their faces filled with shock.
"This thing..." Laozi pondered, trying hard to recall what it was.
"Could it be..." Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him, and an astonishing light shone in his eyes.
"I understand now, this is the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor!"
"The Yellow Springs Evil Emperor? Who is he?" Tongtian asked in confusion, after all, he was not a native of the True Realm and did not know much about the things here.
Laozi glanced at him and scolded, "I always tell you to read more ancient books and learn about the events in the True Realm, so you won't be like this, not even knowing when an opportunity comes your way."
After the training, Laozi recounted the deeds of the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor.
After hearing this, Yuanshi and Tongtian's eyes immediately lit up.
"If this skull really is the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor, it might contain his unparalleled legacy!" Yuanshi exclaimed with delight, laughing excitedly.
"Second brother, don't be too happy yet. With our limited strength, even if it's an incredible opportunity, we don't have the power to seize it."
Things are different now; this is no longer the Primordial World!
Tongtian laughed helplessly. They were having trouble even surviving here, let alone daring to covet the inheritance of such a powerful figure. They were simply out of their minds.
Yuanshi Shi's smile froze as he realized he had been somewhat carried away, and that with his cultivation level, it was indeed wishful thinking.
At this moment, Laozi laughed, radiating a dazzling light, and an intangible grandeur arose spontaneously.
"Hehe, second brother, Third Brother, given our current situation, the only way to make a name for ourselves is to take risks."
If I follow the established path, I'll never rise to prominence in the True Realm. Therefore, I absolutely must visit the ruins of the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor.
As the saying goes, fate has its own way of doing things. The ruins of the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor had never appeared in countless eons, yet they appeared just as we entered the Mythic Battlefield. Perhaps, these ruins are destined for us."
Laozi stroked his beard, looking confident.
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi and Tongtian exchanged glances, and finally Tongtian couldn't help but speak up.
"Brother, how come you're just like the Two Western Sages? This explanation is far too far-fetched, isn't it?"
To be honest, he was afraid of hearing the phrase "we are destined to be together".
Just think about Jieyin and Zhunti in the Primordial World, and you'll know that these words shouldn't be spoken lightly.
This thing is cursed.
Laozi glared at Tongtian, "Am I, your brother, such a shameless person?"
"I'm serious. Opportunity is a mysterious thing. Only when you believe it's meant for you will a connection be made in the dark, and then a relationship will develop."
Yuanshi and Tongtian were immediately astonished, considering him a celestial being.
"Brother! So you've already had relations with it?"
"Nonsense!" Laozi Tzu sneered, "This is just a vague feeling; it's a long way from actual intercourse!"
"What I mean is, only if you are truly eager for it will you have a chance to be favored by fate!"
The two nodded, their faces full of admiration.
"Brother, Gao Ming. I, your foolish brother, have never had that feeling."
"So you must hurry, we must visit the ruins of the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor. This is our chance to rise Three Sages Sect!"
Laozi Tzu spoke solemnly, his words filled with a majestic and powerful tone.
This made the disciples of the Three Sages Sect standing nearby feel a chill run down their spines, and they exchanged bewildered glances.
It's started again.
They've heard this kind of talk about rising to prominence so many times they're practically sick of it.
They followed Laozi's advice and came to the Mythic Battlefield without hesitation, only to almost die here.
Only a few of their fellow disciples survived by sheer luck.
Now, these three cult leaders are heading to the ruins of the Yellow Springs Evil Emperor.
Don't you have any self-awareness about your own capabilities?
Even getting onto the kang (heated brick bed) is a struggle!
We also need to go to the ruins to seize opportunities.
That's practically suicide!
"Um... three masters, I'm afraid I can't accompany you. I suddenly received news that my sister-in -Zhao Dezhu law is about to give birth, and I have to rush back to take care of her."
This care will likely take a long time. Please allow me to temporarily withdraw from the Three Sages Sect. The journey is long and arduous; we shall meet again in the future."
Suddenly, a disciple knelt down with a thud, weeping bitterly.
Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian stared at him stiffly. What was all this about? What did his sister-in-law giving birth have to do with him?
Is the Origin True Realm really going this big?
This excuse is absolutely awful; it's an insult to their intelligence.
After a brief silence, Yuanshi snorted coldly and angrily rebuked:
"Zhao Dezhu, you'd better think this through. If you withdraw now, you can forget about joining my Three Sages Sect. Don't regret it later!"
He even tried to persuade them to stay, because the Three Sages Sect was short of people, and they didn't want to give up the disciples they had finally recruited.
For a small, fledgling sect that has yet to rise to prominence, the beginning is incredibly difficult.
Zhao Dezhu, kneeling on the ground, almost burst out laughing. Regret? He was more than happy!
"Second Master, although I am reluctant, I am truly powerless and have no choice but to let you go!"
He was overjoyed inside, but on the surface he still looked pained and reluctant, not daring to be too unrestrained.
"In that case, let's go!"
Laozi waved his hand and said calmly, without making things difficult for him.
"Thank you so much, three cult leaders, for your kindness!" Zhao Dezhu kowtowed excitedly, then ran off in a flash.
"Um... Master, I also have urgent matters to attend to and request to withdraw from the Three Sages Sect!"
Watching Zhao Dezhu's retreating figure as he ran towards freedom, one of his disciples could no longer contain himself, knelt down, and begged to withdraw.
But due to the short notice, he hadn't even thought of a reason yet.
"What? Your sister-in-law had a baby too?" Yuanshi asked with a sneer.
"Not really... it's my mother giving birth!" The disciple stammered, his face flushed.
"Get out! Get out of here right now!" Yuanshi roared, his eyes flashing with cold light.
In the past, countless people begged to join his Chan Sect, but none had the chance. Now, it's the other way around; people are begging to leave.
Seeing the other disciples who seemed hesitant to speak, Yuanshi roared in uncontrollable rage.
"Who else wants to have a baby?"
"I'm giving you a chance now. If you want to quit, I won't make things difficult for you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the remaining disciples hastily bowed and ran away.
In less than a breath, they were gone without a trace.
Only Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian remained as lone commanders.
The three of them stood there dumbfounded, their faces ashen, questioning the meaning of life.