Hong Yun Obtains Purple Qi; Immortal Script

They had never expected this fellow to actually dare to ask Dao Ancestor to take him as a disciple, even using the poverty of the Mount Sumeru Range as his reason.

Was he not afraid of angering Dao Ancestor?

Yuan Yan had been somewhat disrespectful before, yet Dao Ancestor Hongjun had neither punished him nor taken back the Hongmeng Purple Qi and the many treasures. That was likely because he had governed and restored the Western Continent, bearing Great Merit and Virtue and Great Fortune.

But Jieyin had none of that! Worse still, because of Nuwa's remarks and their repeated actions, his reputation had already been ruined!

Zhunti watched Jieyin with a worried expression. Though he agreed with his senior brother's approach, he also feared that this might anger Dao Ancestor.

How could a Sage's thoughts be changed by the pleas of ants?

Yet the outcome far exceeded their expectations.

Upon hearing Jieyin's words, Dao Ancestor Hongjun let out a soft sigh and said helplessly, "Very well, very well."

"Though the destruction of Mount Sumeru was not caused by me, it is ultimately connected to me. Jieyin, you bear the great responsibility of restoring the Mount Sumeru Ancestral Vein. You may attain the Dao and become a Sage. You shall be a Named Disciple under me!"

"Are you willing to take me as your master?"

Jieyin was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed. "This disciple greets Master!"

Though he was merely a Named Disciple, he had still secured the backing of Dao Ancestor.

Had Dao Ancestor not just said that he, too, could attain the Dao and become a Sage? Sure enough, opportunities had to be fought for personally. Sure enough, opportunities always had to be fought for personally.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked at Jieyin, pondered for a moment, and lightly swept