Upon hearing Shang Zhangâs words, Little Yuanâer was visibly depressed. She did not want to believe that her master was dead. After seeing the Confinement Seal, her intuition told her that her master was alive. Even if everyone said her master was gone, she refused to believe it. Finally, she asked, âCan I visit my master often in the future?â
Shang Zhang nodded. âOf course.â
Shang Zhang naturally did not refuse Little Yuanâerâs request. He was very satisfied with her. He knew that Ming Xin also had two owners of the Great Void Seeds by his side; one of them was Qi Sheng. Although Qi Sheng had helped him to find Little Yuanâer and Conch, he did not like Qi Sheng. As for the other person, he had heard that he was rather silly. Strength and cultivation were important, but if that person was too silly, it was better not to have such a person by his side. In conclusion, he was very satisfied with Little Yuanâer and Conch.
The trio stayed near the abyss for a little longer before they finally returned to the Great Void.
After an unknown amount of time.
A figure appeared near the abyss.
âHello, Brother Lu. I heard that you were affected by the battle between two supreme beings. Why did you go and join the battle?â As the figure spoke, he erected a tombstone next to the abyss. He carefully carved a few words on the tombstone. It read: The tomb of my good friend, Lu Tiantong.
âI was guarding the pillar at that time. I couldnât even protect myself; how could I have saved you? Moreover, I didnât even know you were there.â
Then, the figure brought out a stack of incense paper to be used as burnt offerings and lit them up next to the tombstone as he said, âThis is all I can do for you. Youâre the first person to make me sad twice. Donât worry. Iâll think of a way to look after your disciple.â
âAfter a period of time, Iâll return to the Great Void. In a way, your disciples are really lucky they didnât fall into the hands of Yan Feng Hall and Xuan Meng Halls.â
âYou have lived a life worthy of respect for nurturing so many Saints. Itâs enough for your name to be immortalized.â
âRest in peace.â
The last words were spoken slowly.
The figure rose to his feet and stared at the words on the tombstone quietly.
When the incense paper was completely burnt, a gust of wind blew the ashes away. Sparks mixed with ashes danced in the air amidst the green smoke.
A month passed in just a blink of an eye.
In the Sacred Temple.
Zhu Honggong was once again brought to the Sacred Temple to meet Ming Xin. At this time, Ming Xin had been staring at him wordlessly for a full 15 minutes. With this, his hair stood on end, and his body trembled.
Ming Xin thought that the person in front of him, the owner of a Great Void Seed, did not change at all even though a month had passed.
Ming Xin did not speak, and Zhu Honggong did not speak either.
Ming Xin continued to look at Zhu Honggong. He thought the other party definitely would not be able to remain silent for long. However, contrary to his expectations, the other party really did not speak even after a long time had passed. Finally, he broke the silence and asked, âHave you gotten used to the Great Void?â
âYes, yes. I adapt very easily. As long as thereâs food and drinks, Iâll be fine! The wine here is really good, and thereâs the top-grade tiger meat as well! Itâs really delicious,â Zhu Honggong said praisingly without holding back.
Upon seeing the unnatural expression on Ming Xinâs face, Zhu Honggong hurriedly switched the topic and said, âThe Great Void is truly vast and filled with resources. Itâs even more vast than the Unknown Land. Then ten halls are all powerhouses in their own right. How admirable! As the one above the ten halls, youâre even more admirable!â
Ming Xin remained unmoved by the flattering words. Instead, he said, âYou should know why you were brought to the Great Void.â
âI know,â Zhu Honggong said, âItâs because I have the Great Void Seed, and Iâll become a supreme being in the future. If I can become a divine supreme being like you, Iâd be satisfied.â
Ming Xin said, âTalent is the foundation to become a divine supreme being. However, hard work and opportunity are equally as important.â
Zhu Honggong said, âListening to your words is even more beneficial than studying for ten years. From now on, Iâll work hard to cultivate!â
Ming Xin fell silent again.
The silence seemed even more pronounced in the sizable Sacred Temple.
After a moment, Ming Xin said, âIâll give you a chance.â
âPlease speak.â
âFrom now on, as long as you serve the Sacred Temple faithfully, I wonât mistreat you. The Great Void has lost many talents over the years and lacks manpower,â Ming Xin said calmly. He did not give Zhu Honggong a chance to speak as he continued to say, âYou have to think this through. Iâll give you three days to think about it. Remember that a wise man submits to circumstances.â
As soon as Ming Xin finished speakingâŚ
Thud!
Zhu Honggong fell on one knee and said solemnly, âIâm willing to serve the Sacred Temple. Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me this opportunity!â
âHe agreed just like that?â Ming Xin frowned slightly. Although this was what he wanted, he felt that it was⌠a little too easy. Things that were easily obtained did not feel valuable. Moreover, it was impossible for him to judge if the person in front of him was sincere.
âWhere did you get the Great Void Seed?â Ming Xin asked.
Zhu Honggong replied honestly, âMy master gave it to me.â
âYour master?â
Zhu Honggongâs expression changed, and his eyes reddened as he said, âUnfortunately, my master is no longer around. If only he were still around, how good would it be?â âYour master has been to the Unknown Land?â
âYes,â Zhu Honggong replied.
âWhatâs his cultivation level?â
After thinking about it for a moment, Zhu Honggong said, âMy master is invincible!â
âInvincible?â Ming Xinâs frown deepened.
âThatâs right. Invincible!â However, when Zhu Honggong raised his head and saw that Ming Xinâs expression did not look right, he quickly amended his words. âUh, youâre ranked first. My master⌠is ranked second.â
At this time, an indignant voice rang from the side.
âImpudent! How can someone from the nine domains be compared to the Great Emperor?â
Zhu Honggong said immediately, âYouâre right, youâre right. I was unaware of the Great Voidâs existence in the past so I didnât know there are so many experts in the Great Void.â
âSince you said your master is invincible, how did he die?â Ming Xin asked.
âThisâŚâ Zhu Honggong scratched his head, thinking of a way to answer this problematic question. After thinking for a while, he finally said, âSurvival isnât guaranteed when you walk on the edge of a knife all year round.â
Ming Xin no longer asked about Zhu Honggongâs master. Instead, he said, âSince you swore loyalty to the Sacred Temple, you have to become a supreme being as soon as possible.â
Zhu Honggong said loudly, âIâll cultivate diligently and live up to Your Majestyâs expectations. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west! If you tell me to go west, I will never go east!â
âLeave,â Ming Xin said as he waved his hand with an unpleasant expression on his face.
Zhu Honggong said, âYour Majesty, since I have nothing better to do, why donât I stay and chat with you? If youâre free, you can teach me a few moves or some meditation mantra?â
Wen Ruqing could not hold back any longer and said, âLeave when youâre told to leave. Thereâs no need to spout so much nonsense!â
Without saying another word, Zhu Honggong turned to leave. As he walked out, he muttered under his breath, âAs I really want to talk nonsense with all of youâŚâ
After Zhu Honggong left, Ming Xin asked, âNothing changed during this month?â
âNo. Heâs exactly the same as when he arrived. Heâs only good at flattery. I donât know what kind of dog-sh*t luck he had for the Great Void Seed to fall into his hands,â Wen Ruqing said.
âThereâs no point in talking about that now,â Ming Xin said tonelessly.
âIâm afraid we canât entrust important tasks to such a person,â Wen Ruqing said.
Ming Xin shook his head and said, âI have plenty of time to educate this person. If he can become a Dao Saint within 100 years, Iâll make further plans.â
âUnderstood,â Wen Ruqing said. Despite his words, a frown could be seen on his face.
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