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Chapter 11 Convincing Everyone
At this moment, over a million disciples of the Jie Sect, including countless third and fourth-generation disciples, were utterly envious of Su Chen. They had begged, pleaded, and struggled for a chance to join the Jie Sect, yet Su Chen?
He had merely stepped onto the arena to demonstrate his abilities, and immediately, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, the Jie Sect’s Senior Brother Duo Bao, and the Three Immortal Fairies were all fighting over him.
They even went so far as to offer multiple Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as welcome gifts in order to recruit him. This kind of treatment made all the disciples’ eyes turn red with jealousy!
After all, if Su Chen accepted Duo Bao or the Three Immortal Fairies as his master, he would become a third-generation true disciple of the Jie Sect. A true disciple of the Jie Sect!
Countless disciples had risked their lives just to obtain a position as a third- or fourth-generation nominal disciple, yet Su Chen had so effortlessly been granted the chance to become a direct disciple of the third generation.
Not only that, but he would also receive multiple Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures as gifts.
Such treatment…
It made the million-strong crowd drool with envy!
Had Su Chen saved the Heavenly Dao in his past life? How else could he have such heaven-defying luck in this one?
Kui Niu watched as Duo Bao and Senior Sister Yun Xiao competed for Su Chen, even offering Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures to entice him. He felt genuinely happy for Su Chen.
If everything went smoothly and Su Chen became a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect, with the guidance of Senior Brother Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, he would surely achieve great things in the future.
As Su Chen’s old friend, who had personally led him onto the path of cultivation, Kui Niu couldn’t be happier.
“Su Chen, my young friend, have you decided whom to take as your master?”
Having presented three Superior-grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasures, Duo Bao wore a confident smile as he looked toward Su Chen.
Swish!
At this moment, all the elite members of the Jie Sect held their breath, waiting for Su Chen’s decision. The Three Immortal Fairies watched him expectantly. Though they knew their offerings were no match for Duo Bao’s, they still harbored hope.
“Su Chen, hurry up and decide!”
Kui Niu urged him, hoping he would finalize his choice soon. Su Chen smiled faintly at Kui Niu, then turned towards Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies, bowing respectfully.
“I sincerely thank Daoist Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, and Daoist Chang Er for your appreciation. However, I do not consider myself worthy of being your disciple, so I must decline your offers.”
What?
Did I hear that correctly?
The moment Su Chen spoke, the elite disciples of the Jie Sect and the million-strong crowd froze in shock. Even Duo Bao, who had been smiling confidently, looked utterly stunned.
“Su Chen, are you out of your mind?”
Kui Niu roared, snapping everyone out of their stupor.
Hiss!
“He rejected all of them!”
“How could Su Chen reject all of them? Does he not value the position of a third-generation direct disciple of the Jie Sect?”
“That can’t be it. If he didn’t want to join the Jie Sect, why would he have stepped onto the arena in the first place?”
Once they regained their senses, everyone gasped inwardly, utterly stunned. For over a million disciples, joining the Jie Sect was a dream they desperately pursued, yet Su Chen had rejected the position of a third-generation true disciple? This was simply unbelievable!
The Jie Sect was under the guidance of a Saint. Becoming a third-generation direct disciple meant that, when traveling the Primordial World, almost no one would dare provoke you!
Not to mention, as a true disciple, one could receive direct guidance from a Saint!
“Su Chen, have you lost your mind? How could you say something like that? Apologize to Senior Brother Duo Bao and the Three Immortal Fairies immediately, or you’ll never get another chance to join the Jie Sect!”
Kui Niu was so anxious that his face turned red. He wished he could smack Su Chen awake. Seeing Kui Niu’s concern, Su Chen’s heart warmed. He patted his friend’s shoulder lightly.
“Old friend, I am not foolish. You were the one who led me into the world of cultivation. If I were to take a master, I would only acknowledge you as my master!”
Although Kui Niu had not personally taught him the cultivation techniques he now used, without Kui Niu, he would never have had such incredible opportunities. Thus, Su Chen’s words were completely heartfelt.
[Ding! Congratulations, Master! You have successfully completed the selection mission. Reward: Postnatal Merit Treasure—Hongmeng Heaven Measuring Ruler! Please check your inventory!]
Hearing the system’s notification, Su Chen’s smile grew even brighter.
Swish!
At that moment, Duo Bao, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, Wu Dang Sheng Mu, and other elite members of the Jie Sect all looked at Su Chen with admiration.
Loyal and righteous.
A true man!
“You… sigh!”
Kui Niu was deeply moved but also a little exasperated.
“I went through so much trouble to win this opportunity for you, and yet, you’re so stubborn! Old Bull, I may be the Sect Leader’s mount, but I have no right to teach you advanced divine arts!”
“That doesn’t matter.”
Su Chen gazed at Kui Niu seriously.
“Cultivation is about refining the heart. As long as I follow my heart and remain true to myself, why should I care about anything else?”
“Well said!”
As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, Duo Bao immediately agreed, his eyes filled with admiration.
“Su Chen, you have only cultivated for a mere 1,000 years, yet you already understand the true essence of cultivation. Your talent and wisdom truly command my respect!”
Earlier, Duo Bao had regarded Su Chen from a superior position, addressing him as “Su Chen, my young friend.”
But now, he viewed Su Chen as an equal and addressed him as “Daoist Su Chen.”
Swish!
Upon hearing Duo Bao’s words, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu’s expressions shifted once again. They turned to Su Chen, their gazes filled with newfound respect, and spoke sincerely.
“Many thanks, Daoist Su Chen!”
“Many thanks, Daoist Su Chen!”
These cultivators had trained for countless eons, only focusing on growing stronger and reaching higher realms, never once contemplating the true meaning of cultivation.
Yet today…
Hearing Su Chen’s profound words had finally opened their eyes—cultivation was, above all, the cultivation of the heart. As long as one followed their heart and remained true to themselves, why concern themselves with anything else?
The moment they grasped this truth, every elite cultivator of the Jie Sect experienced a subtle improvement in their state of mind. Sensing this transformation, the Three Immortal Fairies, Zhao Gong Ming, and Wu Dang Sheng Mu all bowed deeply to Su Chen in gratitude.
“Buzz!”
Just as Su Chen was about to return the gesture, a resplendent cloud of multicolored divine light slowly appeared above them, radiating an immeasurable aura of the Dao…