Don't Do This to Me, Second Martial Uncle!

"Hahaha, excellent! As expected of my nephew Yunji, this formation suits me perfectly! Wonderful, wonderful!"

After hearing Lin Yunji's explanation, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi laughed loudly, clearly in a very good mood.

He hadn't expected that Lin Yunji's altered formation could produce so many variations.

It can not only test the cultivator's level of cultivation, but also examine their background; it's truly amazing!

"Since Second Master Uncle is so inclined, I will set up this formation!"

"Excellent!" Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi nodded hurriedly, then smiled and said, "I know very little about formations, let alone am proficient in them. Fortunately, my nephew Yunji helped me. I am truly grateful to my nephew!"

"Boom!"

After Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi finished speaking, Lin Yunji his hand and threw out the great formation in his hand.

The formation grew larger and larger, eventually landing directly in front of the Three Pure Ones Grand Hall, halfway up the Kunlun Mountain.

Seeing that Lin Yunji could casually throw out a grand formation, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi and Laozi were once again amazed, secretly marveling that Lin Yunji was truly a genius of formations!

The Cult Master Tongtian was renowned for his mastery of formations.

However, they had never seen the Cult Master Tongtian casually throw out a formation, let alone the Wind and Wind and Thunder Divine Formation!

Such methods truly reveal their true nature!

Then, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi no longer waited and directly used his powers, proclaiming loudly. "I am the transformed Primordial Spirit Pangu, and my name Yuanshi. Now that the Chan Sect has been established, I must elucidate the secrets of Heaven in order to conform to the Heavenly Dao."

"I have now set up an array in the Kunlun Mountain, in front of the Three Pure Ones Hall, to test those who wish to join my Chan Sect."

"Anyone with great wisdom, perseverance, and fortuitous opportunity should give it a try!"

"Boom!"

The voice of the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was like rolling thunder, instantly spreading throughout the entire Primordial Wilderness Land. Even after he finished speaking, the echoes still lingered in the sky, refusing to dissipate for a long time.

In an instant, the words of the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi were heard by countless living beings.

"It's actually Sage taking on a disciple!"

"Is he really going to accept disciples? If I could become a disciple of Sage, how could I possibly fail to progress in the Dao!"

"That's right. Besides, if one could obtain Sage's Law Treasure, even if it was something casually bestowed upon them, it would surely be extraordinary!"

"If I happen to have a great fortuitous opportunity and become the first disciple of Sage... Hahahaha!"

"Bah! You really dare to dream! It's hilarious! Don't you all know your place? Do you even have any wisdom to speak of? You want to become disciples of Sage? Don't even dream about it!"

"Indeed! As the Sage Yuanshi just said, to join the Chan Sect, one must be a person of great wisdom, great perseverance, or possess great fortuitous opportunity! It is extremely difficult!"

"Alas, fellow Daoist, you are absolutely right! With my background and wisdom, I fear there is no hope left. Even if I were to go, I would not be of any use to the Sage Yuanshi!"

"..."

As the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi finished his pronouncement, countless living beings across the vast and boundless Primordial Wilderness Land erupted in uproar.

However, most of the creatures only dared to whisper among themselves, and none of them actually came to try.

The main reason is that, in their view, the requirements set by the Sage Yuanshi for accepting disciples are truly high. Even if they went, they would not be able to pass them at all. It would be better not to go through all this trouble and just cultivate diligently in their own temples. Perhaps they could even gain something from it.

Of course!

Most creatures thought this way, but there were also some arrogant beings who considered themselves to have exceptional talent and remarkable backgrounds, and they flew towards Kunlun Mountain, wanting to give it a try.

"Nephew Yunji, although I'm going to take a look, could you also help me assess the situation and offer some suggestions when I'm accepting disciples?"

After Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi announced the requirements for accepting disciples of the Chan Sect, he withdrew his Divine Ability and spoke to Lin Yunji.

"Alright, I'm pretty bored anyway, with nothing to do, so I might as well go join in the fun," Lin Yunji said with a smile.

So, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi and Lin Yunji walked together to the outside of the Three Pure Ones Hall and flew towards the direction of the great formation. Then they sat cross-legged in front of the scaled-down version of the Wind and Thunder Divine Formation.

"Nephew Yunji, it's not good for us to wait here. Why don't we take this opportunity to explain the Great Dao to you?" Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi suggested, seeing that Lin Yunji was bored.

"Don't mess with me, Second Uncle-Master!!!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yunji jumped up from the ground as if his tail had been stepped on, looking at Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi with a wary expression.

His eyes were fixed on Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi, as if he were afraid that Yuanshi Tianzun would really disregard everything and start preaching.

"Second Uncle-Master, if you insist on preaching to me, I'll go back to sleep now!"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi: "..."

He felt as if he had been deeply insulted!

He's Heavenly Dao Sage, after all!

Why is Lin Yunji reacting so strongly when I try to preach to him?

And it wasn't a feeling of happiness and excitement; rather, it was as if they had heard something terrible, and they wanted to avoid him at all costs, even running away before he could speak!

If Heavenly Dao Sage is willing to preach alone, surely no living being on this vast, Primordial Wilderness Land would refuse?

This Lin Yunji is truly extraordinary, even in this aspect!

The disliked Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi remained speechless for a long time, looking completely bewildered, as if he were hallucinating.

What he didn't know was that Lin Yunji's greatest fear was listening to their sermons.

After all, what if he were to hear the Great Dao and have all his doubts dispelled, causing his cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds and his realm to rise in a straight line?

Not long ago, he had just broken through to the mid-stage of Mid-stage Quasi-Sage realm and was still extremely frustrated. He still had many Heavenly Scar Fragment to find, so how could he possibly break through again so quickly!

Therefore, for Lin Yunji...

Listening to the Great Dao?

It's impossible!

"Nephew Yunji, cough cough cough," Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi came to his senses, somewhat amused and exasperated, and couldn't help but explain, "I was just going to preach to you, preach to you! I had no intention of beating you! Why are you so afraid?"

"I won't listen! I won't listen! I won't listen!" Lin Yunji shook his head like a rattle drum, without even hesitating, and immediately launched into a series of refusals.

Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Second Uncle-Master, I'm not listening to your lectures for your sake! After all, you know my cultivation speed is unstable. What if I hear the Great Dao and suddenly comprehend something, breaking through on the spot, and accidentally surpassing your cultivation level? What would we do then!"

Hearing Lin Yunji's serious-sounding nonsense, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi felt a lump in his throat, unable to exhale, and felt very uncomfortable.

"Now I understand why Tongtian wanted to beat you up so badly! Your skin is so thick, even I want to punch you!" Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi glared at Lin Yunji and said with a laugh.

And somehow his cultivation level surpassed theirs?

Saying this might fool others, but it certainly won't fool him.

After all, having attained the Primordial Hunyuan, he understood many things. How could Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal be achieved simply through cultivation?

"Alright, alright, since you don't want to hear the Dao, I won't speak anymore," said the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.

"Hmm, that's more like it!"

"???"

So Lin Yunji and Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi sat cross-legged on a large rock in front of the great formation, chatting idly while waiting for the beings who came to become his disciples.

"Whoosh!"

After an unknown amount of time, a streak of light flashed across the horizon and shot toward them.

In a moment, it landed in front of them. It was an old man, thin and with a sallow complexion. He wore a tattered gray-white Daoist robe, and his whole body exuded an ethereal aura, as if surrounded by Daoist charm.

The newcomer turned out to be a cultivator at the Early-stage Quasi-Sage.

"Randeng greets the Sage Yuanshi and Fellow Daoist Lin Yunji!"

After he stood still, he quickly cupped his hands to Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi and Lin Yunji.

Lin Yunji recognized him; the newcomer was none other than Daoist Randeng.

He had seen him before in the Purple Treasure Firmament Hall.

The Daoist Randeng was one of the three thousand listeners of the Sage Hongjun's sermons.

"Fellow Daoist Randeng Deng," Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi raised an eyebrow and replied politely, then asked, "May I ask what brings you to my Kunlun Mountain this time?"

It's no wonder that Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was suspicious. After all, it was one thing for Daoist Randeng to address him as Sage with considerable respect, but the way he addressed Lin Yunji was quite intriguing. He actually lowered his own seniority and called Lin Yunji" fellow Daoist"?

However, when Lin Yunji saw Randeng, he remembered something and understood it immediately, so he was not surprised.

Randeng became quite famous later on, after all, he successfully joined the Chan Sect, but later betrayed his master and took many disciples from the Chan Sect and Jie Sect with him to join the Western Sect, which was quite despicable!

Therefore, Lin Yunji's gaze towards Randeng became less friendly.

Sure enough, he heard Randeng speak, "Randeng has risen here to join the Chan Sect, hoping that the Sage will accept him!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was surprised and couldn't help but say, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate? After all, you listened to our teacher's teachings with us in the Purple Treasure Firmament Hall. We should treat you as a fellow Daoist. If you want to join the Chan Sect, you'll be changing your seniority. How can that be?"

"The Sage Yuanshi has already attained Sage, so naturally he is of a higher generation than me. As the saying goes, there is a sequence in hearing the Way. Now that I have come, I have made up my mind to join the Chan Sect! I hope that the Sage will accept Randeng!"

"..."

Seeing Randeng's resolute determination, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi couldn't help but waver a little.

After all, Randeng is a primordial deity with an excellent background and considerable cultivation, already at the Quasi-Sage level, which perfectly meets his requirements for accepting disciples. If they could join his Chan Sect, it would surely strengthen the Chan Sect's power.

However... Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi felt that the seniority was rather inappropriate. After all, Randeng was one of Sage Hongjun's three thousand listeners, just like him, but now he had condescended to become a disciple of the Chan Sect and entered his sect. If this were to spread, it would really damage Sage Hongjun's reputation.

"Nephew Yunji, what do you think?"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi pondered the matter deeply, finding it quite difficult. He could only send a telepathic message to Lin Yunji, wanting to hear his thoughts.

To everyone's surprise, Lin Yunji didn't even hesitate and immediately transmitted his voice, "Second Martial Uncle, what's the point of all this hesitation? Just send them away!"

"Drive him away? This... how can that be appropriate? After all, he has traveled a great distance to join our Chan Sect. If we simply drive him away... that would be very inappropriate!"

Upon hearing Lin Yunji's words, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi frowned slightly, seemingly having taken them to heart. After pondering for a moment but still unable to grasp the meaning, he could only ask, "Tell me now, why did you drive him away?"

After all, those words were quite impolite; Lin Yunji meant "drive them away" rather than "reject."

Moreover, he is quite arrogant, so how could he possibly say anything unpleasant? That would be beneath his dignity.

"Because I get so annoyed just seeing him!"

Lin Yunji said nonchalantly, "Besides, he was originally one of the three thousand listeners, and now he's repeatedly requesting to join the Chan Sect. Not many people would be so shameless, right? He has the nerve to say that? I look down on people like that!"

The Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was utterly speechless. "..."

He thought he might hear something useful from Lin Yunji.

He now understood that since the other party was Lin Yunji, he shouldn't have harbored any illusions or heard anything reliable from him.

However, while the words may be rough, the principle is sound; upon closer examination, Lin Yunji's statement does make sense.

Regardless of what Randeng's intentions were in joining the Chan Sect, his actions alone made Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi look down on him somewhat.

After all, we are fellow Daoists, yet you now want to become his disciple?

His behavior alone was despicable.

So after a moment of contemplation, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi spoke again, saying to Randeng, "Fellow Daoist Randeng, you and I were both once among the three thousand listeners of the Purple Treasure Firmament Hall. It is truly inappropriate for you to become my disciple now. Please leave."

"Sage Yuanshi! I beg you, considering my sincerity, to allow me to become a disciple of the Chan Sect, even if it's just a Registered Disciple!"

To everyone's surprise, Daoist Randeng suddenly bowed again and shouted loudly.

Upon hearing his words, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi began to feel displeased.

Taking on apprentices should be a voluntary act for everyone to be happy.

It's a classic case of one party being enthusiastic while the other is indifferent; neither of us is willing, so how can this continue?

Moreover, he was so humble that he wanted to become Registered Disciple under him, which made the arrogant Master of the Cult Master Tongtian look down on him even more!

"His skin is as thick as a city wall; you can't get rid of him."

Suddenly a light, airy voice came from behind, seemingly impatient, and then even yawned.

Seemingly sensing the feelings of the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi, Lin Yunji said this.

These words caused the Daoist Randeng's expression to change slightly, and a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes.

Then, he slowly rose and said to Sage Yuanshi Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi, "Since I am not the Randeng at the bridge, I will not linger here any longer. I will return to continue my secluded cultivation! I have troubled you any longer, farewell!"

"Whoosh!"

After saying this, without waiting for a reply from the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi, he transformed into a long rainbow and soared straight towards the horizon, disappearing into the universe in a short while.

"I never expected Fellow Daoist Randeng Deng to be so shameless!"

Seeing him leave, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi couldn't help but say, "If you hadn't spoken up, he probably would have stayed here and refused to leave!"

Lin Yunji shrugged.

The Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi then added, "However, nephew Yunji, you need to be careful in the future. After all, he is one of the teacher's three thousand listeners. Although his cultivation level is not high, it is not good for you to embarrass him like this. I wonder what he will say when he goes out?"

"He'll definitely keep this to himself and won't tell any living being," Lin Yunji sneered. "Besides, if I were afraid of him, how could I be so disrespectful to his face? After all, he's shameless, isn't he, Second Uncle?"

After all, in Lin Yunji's view, if you don't care about your own reputation and insist on letting others trample on it, then you might as well trample on it!

And at that very moment!

As the Daoist Randeng left, his expression grew increasingly grim. His eyes were filled with resentment, and his face was etched with obvious anger.

Then, he turned and flew towards the west of the Primordial Wilderness Land.