In the Virtual Universe, on August Planet, within August Venerable's private space.
"Your disciple Dongguan pays his respects, Master."
As Dongguan knelt and bowed, August Venerable gained a new Named Disciple.
"Dongguan, my disciple, do you know why I chose to accept you as a Named Disciple?" the silver-haired elder asked with a smile.
"I do not." Dongguan truly did not know, though he had several guesses. "Because of the intent realm you displayed," August Venerable stated directly. "It is a path above the Time Law and the Space Law: fusion laws, also known as the beast god intent realm."
Just as I thought, Dongguan said inwardly.
He had several guesses: perhaps his master had noticed the youthfulness of his life aura, the changes to his gene multiplier, or the abilities of his spirit eye. He had even considered whether his identity as a transmigrator had been exposed. In the end, it came back to the simplest reason: the beast god intent realm.
"To comprehend the beast god intent realm, you must have had your own opportunities. I will not pry into those," August Venerable said calmly.
"Now that you have become my disciple, I will first explain how I teach my disciples."
Naturally, Dongguan listened attentively.
"When I take disciples, whether Named Disciples or Personal Disciples, I never give them treasures outright. But I provide secret arts and guidance in cultivation. As for treasures, at most, I provide the relevant channels so you can obtain them yourself. Are you dissatisfied with that?"
"No." Dongguan shook his head. "A teacher imparts the Way, teaches, and resolves doubts. Doing that is already enough for a teacher."
In all honesty, Dongguan naturally wanted treasures too. However, treasures could not be his reason for taking a master. More than anything, he wanted someone