Chapter 226

In the three sects' trial, Luo Fu's displayed abilities were indeed outstanding.

But they were not enough to make Master Yuanshi break through the power enveloping by Saint Tongtian.

But now.

When Luo Fu, in the Golden Immortal Realm, comprehended the Dao principles of the Quasi-Saint layer, Master Yuanshi was stunned.

To what extent could his future growth reach?

Master Yuanshi wanted to know.

Could this disciple of Saint Tongtian grow into an unprecedented Hunyuan Daoluo Jin Xian?

Yes.

At this moment, even Master Yuanshi's heart harbored such a thought.

Although such a thought was utterly incredible—after all, even they, as Saints, had never independently cultivated the Dao to become Hunyuan Daoluo.

Yet now, Luo Fu's performance planted this idea in Master Yuanshi's heart.

Of course, this thought was quickly crushed by Master Yuanshi.

Independently cultivating the Dao to become Hunyuan Daoluo is exceedingly difficult.

It cannot be achieved merely through talent alone.

Rare celestial treasures are also indispensable.

Back then, perhaps only their teacher, Ancestor Hongjun, had achieved independent cultivation into Hunyuan Daoluo.

Even in a certain sense,

Teacher Hongjun's attainment of Hunyuan Dao was made possible through a special method—the Path of Severing the Three Corpses.

As disciples of Hongjun, the Three Pure Ones and other Saints had all cultivated this unique lineage.

Yet the Three Pure Ones and other Saints ultimately did not become Saints through Severing the Three Corpses, but through Heavenly Dao merit to attain sainthood.

Luo Fu, no matter how exceptional his talent, how could he possibly independently cultivate the Dao to become Hunyuan Daoluo?

But regardless, Master Yuanshi now felt deep curiosity about Luo Fu's comprehension and how far he might ultimately advance.

"Right now, in Yu Xu Palace, Brother might not notice," Master Yuanshi murmured softly.

The Primordial Ultimate Treasure, Pangu Banner, radiated primordial chaos energy, enveloping the surrounding space.

In this way,

even if Master Yuanshi probed Luo Fu, it should not trigger a reaction from Brother Tongtian.

"Hummm…"

As Master Yuanshi's Saintly power merged into Luo Fu's fate, attempting to probe his destiny,

a sharp, terrifying sword intent erupted from Luo Fu's body.

This sword qi directly tore through Master Yuanshi's Saintly power.

"Master Yuanshi, what are you planning to do to my disciple?" Saintly power condensed in the void, and the figure of Tongtian Jiaozhu appeared in this place.

"Brother Tongtian," Master Yuanshi's expression turned grim.

Being caught in the act of probing his brother's disciple, the proud Master Yuanshi's face flushed red.

It was as if he had been caught in the act of adultery.

And even more importantly, his probe into Luo Fu had barely begun.

The Dao hall he now occupied had long been severed from the Primordial World.

Yet his brother Tongtian reacted so swiftly—there must be Tongtian's lingering power within Luo Fu.

If Luo Fu encountered danger,

the power left behind by Tongtian would activate immediately.

Thus, Tongtian, as the original source, would naturally become aware.

This method alone proves how important Luo Fu is to Brother Tongtian.

"Brother Tongtian, I was merely slightly curious about your disciple, and couldn't resist acting—it was my fault," Master Yuanshi finally said helplessly.

As for lying, Master Yuanshi looked down upon it.

"Curious about my disciple?" Tongtian Jiaozhu smiled. "Brother, what exactly are you curious about regarding my disciple? If you wish, you may also take a disciple similar to Luo Fu."

"…", facing Tongtian Jiaozhu's words, Master Yuanshi gave a bitter smile.

Taking a disciple like Luo Fu would never be so easy.

In the past, Master Yuanshi had never regarded Luo Fu highly.

Back then, Luo Fu's performance was indeed impressive, but only to that extent.

At the Golden Immortal Realm, Luo Fu performed well, but whether he could continue to grow afterward remained a huge question mark.

Yet now, after Master Yuanshi's lecture, he truly realized how extraordinary this disciple of Tongtian's talent truly was.

Perhaps his physical constitution was lacking.

But physical constitution matters only in the Early Stage of Living Beings; its influence diminishes greatly in later cultivation.

Especially after reaching Great Luo Jinxian.

So although Luo Fu is human and his constitution is poor, compared to his comprehension, it is insignificant.

Moreover, from the three sects' trial, Luo Fu's constitution showed no sign of being inadequate.

Achieving Dao through physical cultivation—no other beast tribe or Wu clan could reach Luo Fu's level.

"Tongtian, what exactly do you expect from your disciple?" Master Yuanshi fell silent, then asked.

At this moment, Master Yuanshi felt he was beginning to understand—his brother held some special intention toward this disciple.

"Brother, I think you already sense it," Tongtian Jiaozhu said slowly. "Becoming a Heavenly Dao Saint is a leap to the pinnacle for you and me."

"We stand at the apex of the Primordial World—above us, perhaps, only our teacher remains."

"But our strength, against the entirety of Chaos, means nothing."

"And now that your true spirit is bound to the Heavenly Dao, are you truly content?"

"I am merely unwilling to accept it."

"Disciple Luo Fu hopes, on one hand, that my disciples may go further, and on the other, perhaps Luo Fu himself may become my aid."

Facing these words from the Tongtian Jiaozhu, Master Yuanshi fell silent.

"Tongtian, when we merged with the Heavenly Dao, all fate was already decided," said Master Yuanshi. "Before we became Dao-Saints, when we independently attained the Primordial Great Luo, the opportunity was still great. But after we became Saints, the laws of this heaven and earth grew far more rigid; the difficulty for any living being to attain Primordial Great Luo again increased exponentially."

"I know," Tongtian nodded. "But I still wish to try."

"Very well," Master Yuanshi said gravely. "Since my younger brother holds this thought, I shall help you wholeheartedly—I will devote all my effort to teaching your disciple."

"Yet how much your disciple comprehends depends entirely on himself."

"After all, the path of a Saint differs from that of a Semi-Saint by a chasm."

"Meanwhile, I shall also veil your disciple's fate." As he spoke, the Saintly power of Master Yuanshi surged toward Luo Fu.

This added another lock to Luo Fu's fate.

It meant two Saints were veiling Luo Fu's fate.

Such treatment had never been granted to any other Saint's direct disciple.

"Thank you, elder brother," the Tongtian Jiaozhu smiled lightly, yet his illusory form remained hovering above Luo Fu, unvanished.

"...", seeing this, Master Yuanshi's face darkened.

Did his younger brother not trust him?

He had already promised not to harm Luo Fu.

"Younger brother, do you not trust me?" Master Yuanshi said gravely.

"Of course not," the Tongtian Jiaozhu shook his head. "I merely wish to know what Luo Fu's true limit is."

"Don't you know either?" Master Yuanshi frowned, puzzled.

As Luo Fu's teacher and the one who had veiled his fate, Master Yuanshi assumed the Tongtian Jiaozhu must know Luo Fu's condition.

"I know Luo Fu is no ordinary being, but precisely how extraordinary—he truly eludes me," Tongtian shook his head.

"...", Master Yuanshi had no reply.

His younger brother actually could not even do this.

"Forget it, do as you wish," Master Yuanshi closed his eyes and said no more, yet his Dao continued to expound.

Whether the Tongtian Jiaozhu listened in meant nothing to Master Yuanshi.

After all, the Three Pure Ones often exchanged insights among themselves, each excelling in their own way.

Luo Fu, immersed in the Dao's enlightenment, naturally heard none of the Tongtian Jiaozhu and Master Yuanshi's conversation.

Since the Saints did not wish Luo Fu to know of these matters, and given his current cultivation base, he could not sense them at all.