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Xu Si doesn't care about the others outside; Feng Baobao can handle them all by herself. But Luke is too strong; Feng Baobao might not be able to deal with him. She has to be careful.
Chapter 62: One Person's Story: The Old Celestial Master Wants to Take on a Disciple, Luke Refuses
Luke glanced at Xu Si and said calmly, "This girl seems a bit off. Has she suffered some kind of shock?"
Luke knew, of course, what had triggered Feng Baobao's distress, but he couldn't tell her.
Xu Si chuckled and said, "Maybe."
Just then, Zhang Chulan also came out of the quiet room, comforting Feng Baobao while smiling apologetically at Luke.
"Brother Lu, please don't take it to heart. Sister Bao'er is just in a bad mood."
Luke shook his head and said, "Don't worry, it wasn't my business. I just stopped her when she was about to do something drastic. That's just how kind-hearted I am."
Zhang Chulan's lips twitched. After witnessing Luke's arrogant attitude when facing the Ten Elders, he found it hard to associate Luke with the word "kindness."
As mentioned earlier, Luke and Xi only met once, so there was no need for Luke to stand up for him. However, Xi was a member of Luke's gang, and he couldn't let anything happen to him in front of him.
Xi, still shaken, suddenly exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling utterly humiliated.
How could Xi, who prides himself on being a tough guy from Shandong, not feel ashamed that he was frightened by a little girl?
"Alright, Xi, they didn't do it on purpose, so don't take it so seriously."
At this moment, Lu Linglong stepped in to smooth things over. Don't let Lu Linglong's seemingly carefree and naive appearance fool you; she can actually be quite clever at times.
"By the way, Brother Lu, Master Lu and the others want you to come in."
After Xi was calmed down by Lu Linglong, Zhang Chulan seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Luke.
Luke raised an eyebrow and gave an OK sign to indicate that he understood.
Luke was well aware that his performance today would definitely attract the attention of these guys.
Pushing open the door to the meditation room, Luke saw the old master sitting in a row with Lu Jin and Tian Jinzhong.
"Grandpa, Master Tian, I pay my respects to you."
Luke bowed slightly in greeting.
The three nodded slightly, but Lu Jin said with a serious expression.
"Luke, answer me honestly, what level have you reached in your cultivation?"
Luke straightened up and said with a smile, "What realm? What is a realm? A realm is a barrier. You only need to pass through the barrier. But in my cultivation so far, with every effort I've made, I can feel my progress. I've never stopped moving forward, and I've never encountered a barrier."
Luke was speaking from his own experience. Since merging with Luke from other worlds, Luke's progress in his training has varied, but it has never stopped. As long as you work hard, you will reap the rewards. This may seem like a motivational quote, but if it were to come true, it would undoubtedly be a terrifying thing.
"Hahahaha!"
"Good lad, it's been a long time since I've heard such arrogant words."
The old master laughed heartily, as if he had finally met a kindred spirit.
The old master felt the same way. He was a unique genius who had been far ahead of others since the beginning of his cultivation. None of his fellow disciples could keep up with him, and some couldn't even see his back.
Even Wugensheng, who once caused chaos in the world of supernatural beings, couldn't withstand more than a few slaps from him.
When he was about the same age as Luke, many of the older generation were no match for him.
The obstacles that others encounter in their spiritual practice are easily overcome by the young Zhang Zhiwei with just a simple step.
Lu Jin pursed his lips and said in a slightly sour tone.
"The way you are reminds me of a detestable fellow."
The annoying guy Lu Jin was referring to was of course the Old Celestial Master, and he was just saying it casually, not because he really had any dissatisfaction.
"Haha, Lao Lu, the person you're talking about isn't a Taoist priest, is he?"
Tian Jinzhong, sitting in his wheelchair, laughed heartily.
Lu Jin nodded and said, "He is indeed a Taoist priest, from Longhu Mountain. Old Tian, do you know him?"
Tian Jinzhong nodded and said, "I know him, of course I know him, I've known him for decades. Actually, I also find him annoying."
Tian Jinzhong and Lu Jin were singing in unison, and the old master's lips twitched.
"Old Tian, Old Lu, you've gone too far!"
Do we even need to guess who those two old men are talking about?
You can tell from the old master's reaction.
"Alright, Lao Lu, stop laughing. If you keep laughing, my senior brother will get angry. You can run, but my legs aren't good enough to run."
Lu Jin scoffed, "Tch, you think I'm afraid of him?"
Lu Jin's temper was like that; he never backed down in his entire life. Although he could never beat the Celestial Master in his life, he never admitted defeat. In fact, in the original novel, there was the classic moment when he said, "I killed the Celestial Master."
"Luke, the main reason I called you in today is to ask you something. The Old Master intends to take you as his disciple. What do you think?"
After the joke, Lu Jin revealed the reason why he had called Luke over.
Luke was slightly taken aback and asked, "Isn't Master Lingyu the old Celestial Master's last disciple?"
The meaning of "closing the door to the disciple" is that after this disciple, the sect is closed and no more disciples will be accepted. Luke didn't quite understand what Lu Jin meant.
The old master said matter-of-factly, "The door is closed, but the window is still open. So tell me, are you willing or not?"
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Huh?!
Luke's expression faltered, but he eventually shook his head and said...
"Then I'll forgive this humble one for being so ungrateful."
To be honest, with the cheat code of the Misty Space, Luke doesn't think anyone can be his teacher. Who knows when a version of himself from a high-level martial arts world or even a cultivation world will appear in the Misty Space, at which point he will be able to fly and escape into the earth without any problem.
"Compared to becoming a disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion, I still think your Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique is more suitable for me."
After refusing the old master, Luke made his own request at the opportune moment.
The old master shook his head and said with a wry smile, "I'm getting old. Now I can't even compete with others to take on a disciple. Old Lu, you've finally won against me this time."
The old master certainly didn't necessarily want to take Luke as his disciple. Although Luke was talented and strong, the old master's cultivation was extremely profound. He understood the principle of "it's my fortune to gain him, and my fate to lose him" all too well.
However, this time I can't ask him to go easy on Zhang Chulan as his master. It seems I have to think of some other way to help this unlucky guy.
Thinking about this, the old master's head started to ache again. Why was it so difficult to do anything? It felt like the whole world was against him.
Chapter 63: One Person's Story: Threefold Impenetrable Heaven, A Lifetime of Yearning for Profound Truth
Lu Jin looked at Luke with a complicated expression; he really hadn't expected Luke to make such a request.
The Sanyi Sect was Lu Jin's eternal obsession. He knew that he might not be able to rebuild the Sanyi Sect in this lifetime, but at the very least, he wanted to pass on the Sanyi Sect's Reverse Rebirth Triple Transmission so that the name of the Sanyi Sect would not become a thing of the past.
However, Lu Jin searched for many people, but in the end, only Lu Lin succeeded in mastering the Reverse Life Triple Technique.
"Your cultivation level is hard-earned, why be so fixated on the Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage? Your father's decision was right; if you were to practice the Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage, it might only hinder your progress."
Lu Jin said with a bitter expression.
If Luke's talent were a little lacking, Lu Jin might have passed it on to him, since it could be considered a means of self-protection.
However, Luke was exceptionally talented, able to hold his own against the Ten Elders at a young age, and even gain the upper hand. Lu Jin was unwilling to let such a genius waste his time on the Reverse Life Triple Realm.
Luke shook his head and said, "Reversing the cycle of rebirth is what my heart desires; how can you say it's holding me back?"
Seeing Luke's insistence, Lu Jin closed his eyes, his body trembling slightly, and finally gritted his teeth and said.
“Child, the Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique won’t lead to the heavens. Obsessing over it will only ruin you. Your cultivation level is hard-won. In the world of supernatural beings, only the Old Celestial Master can reliably defeat you. Why bother learning the Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique?”
Luke shook his head and said firmly, "If the third level can't lead to heaven, then the fourth or fifth level will do. The path to heaven has no end. Why are you so fixated on the third level? How can a path with an end be the path to heaven? Only people, not techniques, can walk the path to heaven. It's the same Golden Light Mantra and the Five Thunder Orthodox Method, but how many old Celestial Masters have appeared in the Celestial Master's Mansion over the years?"
Luke understood the triple rebirth situation much better than Lu Jin; he was the one who had a god-like perspective.
After exhausting his talent throughout his life, Lao Zuo finally, with the help of a divine spirit, almost reached the third level of immortality by himself after the sect had been without success for hundreds of years. He then once again guided his current disciples in the direction of cultivation.
Look at his choice. Even if he fails, he can pave the way for those who come after him. Perhaps it was because of his persistent doubts about the triple challenge that he failed to pass the test.
He also believed that his death could guide his sect in the right direction of cultivation, and that when someone in the future was able to approach the third level again, he could quietly help them avoid repeating his mistakes and suffering for decades without understanding the truth, so that they could break through the barrier without distraction or doubt.
Unfortunately, his disciples failed to understand Master Zuo, believing that he was only trying to eliminate demons and uphold justice. As a result, only two of his descendants remain today.
Lu Jin's expression remained unchanged as he shook his head and said, "Is it really as simple as you say? You should also know about the history of the Sanyi Sect. After so many generations, the three levels are still only three levels. Even my master, the Great Ying Immortal Zuo Ruotong, failed to reach the third level, let alone others 々々."
Those disciples of the Sanyi Sect who knew that Zuo Ruotong had reached the third level had all died or been injured in the Sanyi Sect's pursuit of the Quanxing Sect. Even those who did not die had disappeared without a trace over the years.
Lu Jin had investigated the events of that year, but knew very little. However, the fact that Zuo Ruotong died at the hands of Wugensheng dealt a great blow to Lu Jin.
"But as far as I know, Master Zuo had already reached the third level back then."
Luke's casual remark caused Lu Jin's expression to change drastically, to the point that he couldn't help but stand up.
"How did you know?"
Lu Jin's tone had become somewhat accusatory, but Luke didn't seem to care and continued speaking.
"Over the years, in order to break through my own limits, I have traveled all over the country and abroad. I once met a person on Nathan Island overseas. His surname was Li and his given name was Muxuan, Xuan from Xuanmen."
"He witnessed the battle between Wugensheng and Zuomenzhang. If you have any questions, you can go to Nasen Island to ask him. However, as far as I know, the current Nasen Queen is his descendant, probably his granddaughter. She has been recognized by the Nasen Divine Tree and has become the Queen of Nasen Island."
No one knew how much of an impact this news had on Lu Jin, that the over 100-year-old man was moved to tears and burst into wild laughter.
"Hahahahahahahahahaha!"
"I found it, I finally found it."
Li Muxuan is known as the evil child of Quanxing. His father has a past relationship with Zuo Ruotong, the leader of the Sanyi Sect, and is also a major financial backer of the Sanyi Sect. Li Muxuan has admired the Sanyi Sect since childhood and once underwent trials in the lower courtyard of the Sanyi Sect along with Lu Jin and Liu Deshui.
However, due to his reputation as a "bad boy" in the countryside, Zuo Ruotong did not immediately accept him as a disciple, but instead had him continue his introductory training at an academy.
This made Li Muxuan suspicious, wondering if the Left Sect Master was playing a trick on him. By chance, Li Muxuan met Wang Yaozu, a member of the Quanxing Sect, known as "Ghost Hand King," and learned the supernatural ability of "Reversing the Eight Directions" (now called "Human Magnetism") from him.
Feeling that Ghost Hand King was more sincere towards him, Li Muxuan broke with the Left Sect Master and announced his joining Quanxing when he clashed with the righteous disciples at Yinghe Tower.
After joining the Quanxing Sect, Li Muxuan mingled with Ghost Hand King, Yuan Jingui, and others, learning a great deal of skills.
He and Ghost Hand King were like father and son, but Li Muxuan never called him "Master" throughout his life.
After the death of Ghost Hand King, Li Muxuan began to torment righteous disciples everywhere, earning him the reputation of "evil child".