Chapter 20: Again Refused, Tongtian Bestows a Treasure!

Duobao little friend, this poor Daoist Tongtian once again extends an invitation to you—will you accept me, Tongtian, as your master?

Tongtian realized this.

Duobao is truly a rare talent.

His future is limitless.

To a heaven‑earth mighty one like him, this is absolutely a huge temptation.

He sincerely intends to take Duobao as his disciple.

Actually, not to mention Tongtian—even the Highest Purity Laozi, let alone Yuanshi, would be moved.

Leaving aside Duobao's wartime insight into the Great Way and his cultivation breakthrough, it was already extremely impressive.

Just saying he could escape unscathed from the pressure of a Great Luo Golden Immortal shows Duobao is no ordinary person.

To accept such a being as a disciple would surely be a tremendous opportunity.

However, since Tongtian has already spoken, they cannot object to taking on disciples.

Di Jun, Taiyi and the other mighty ones saw this and raised their eyebrows.

"Duobao fellow Daoist, you are of the Demon Race; you ought to join the Demon Race. I, Di Jun, invite you to join the Demon Race!"

"Duobao little friend, that foul bird harbors ill intent—be wary, don't fall for his tricks. What Demon Race? I see only a bunch of fur‑clad, horned rabble, not worth worrying about!"

Yuanshi Daoist snorted coldly and bluntly rebutted.

This caused Di Jun's eyes to narrow suddenly, revealing a cold look.

But he did not flare up; instead he gave Yuanshi a deep glance and fell silent.

Seeing Di Jun back down, the other mighty ones who wanted to intervene held their tongues.

At this moment, if Duobao simply agrees, he will become one of the Three Pure Ones, a disciple of Tongtian.

"Please forgive me, Senior Tongtian—I am shallow in learning and average in talent, and besides I truly do not wish to be bound. I appreciate your kindness, Duobao thanks you, and I ask for your understanding."

Duobao again refused Tongtian's intention to take him as a disciple.

This drew sideways glances from the various mighty ones.

Who knows if this kid's brain got pinched by a door or his wires crossed—he actually spurns this golden‑thigh opportunity? A ray of spiritual light shot from Tongtian's body; as the glow faded, a spiritual treasure appeared.

"This is a low‑grade innate spiritual treasure, the Fire Cloud Sword—a spiritual treasure I obtained years ago; now I give it to you, counting it as our affinity!"

"When I watched you duel, I saw hints of formation dao, occasional glimpses of formations—I guessed you had some insight into formation dao. This is my own understanding of formation dao; take it and contemplate!"

Tongtian felt slightly disappointed.

But he did not press further.

Others have refused twice; if he kept pestering, he'd lose all face.

But he truly cherishes Duobao, so he at once gave him a spiritual treasure he himself had no use for and his insight into formation Way.

This move instantly surprised Laozi and Yuanshi.

His own younger brother actually dotes on Duobao to this extent.

What a pity—fond blossoms, indifferent water!

This little brat really doesn't know what's good for him.

The other mighty ones also narrowed their eyes, somewhat admiring Tongtian's perseverance.

Duobao really has a big headache.

He has already worked hard to break free from the karmic entanglement with Tongtian.

The result is not bad—he ultimately didn't board the pirate ship.

But Tongtian is just too obstinate.

Failing to take on a disciple, he instead gives treasures.

No one knows what he's thinking.

He can refuse taking a disciple, but giving treasures is no longer something he can refuse.

If he refuses, he will surely slap Tongtian in the face.

So he has only one option: accept.

Accepting the treasure means entering into karmic ties with Tongtian.

If one were to say who in this primordial world Duobao least wants to be entangled with, it's certainly Tongtian.

But fate insists on entangling him with Tongtian—truly, worldly affairs are unpredictable! "Many thanks, Senior, for the treasure; I, the junior, shall accept it!"

Since there's nowhere to hide, just accept it.

As for the inextricable karma, we can only take it step by step.

The Gods' Investiture Calamity is still far off.

Moreover, the insight into formation dao!

In the primordial world, the ancestor of formation dao's insight is exceedingly precious.

Even more precious than an innate spiritual treasure.

His current insight into formation dao has already achieved minor success.

This insight is exactly what he desperately needs—how could you let him refuse it?

Moreover, the Fire Cloud Sword, though a low‑grade innate spiritual treasure, is a rare item that carries the sword's Great Way law; he can completely derive a sword technique unique to himself, Duobao.

One could say these two treasures are timely rain for Duobao.

Once he grasps them, his strength will rise to a higher level.

"All right, Duobao little friend, we'll meet again!"

Tongtian is also a carefree person.

He then gave Duobao a slight fist‑salute, turned, and left with Laozi and Yuanshi.

Duobao little friend, this place is the territory of my Wu Clan; why not go sit at my place?

Thank you for the invitation, but I still have things to do!

After Tongtian left, many great powers of heaven and earth also departed one after another.

However, when these great powers were leaving, they all felt some inclination toward Duobao.

Treasures are hard to come by, but a good disciple is also hard to find.

Duobao, both in appearance and inner strength, is an excellent choice.

But they don't even regard the Three Pure Ones, let alone us.

So, after weighing it, they departed abruptly.

Soon, only Zhurong, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and Duobao remained here.

Facing Zhurong's invitation, Duobao thought for a moment and firmly refused.

He now has something very important to do.

The Seven-Colored Gourd is still in his hand; he needs to handle it, and he also looks forward to what surprising delight might occur.

Since you have things to do, I, Zhurong, will not make things difficult for you, but next time you must definitely come to the Pangu Divine Palace to sit, and I will warmly entertain you with wine!

Definitely, definitely!

Withdrawing his gaze, Duobao felt somewhat ill at ease looking at Hongyun, who had been sizing him up.

This greatest good person of the Wilderness, what's wrong with you? Why keep staring at me? 'Duobao little friend, may I go with my brothers to the Five Villa Temple to sit?'

'Senior Hongyun, there's no need to sit, I really have things to do.'

Duobao directly refused.

This guy isn't a pushover either.

He is one of the first of the Purple Sky Three Thousand Guests to have fallen in the Wilderness.

And he is one of the most aggrieved innate great powers to have died.

If possible, Duobao truly does not intend to have any involvement with him.

But just now, Kun-Peng provoked him, while Hongyun firmly supported him.

'Old friend, Duobao has things to do, don't disturb him, so don't pester him.'

Zhenyuanzi could bear it no longer.

He then spoke up to advise.

'In that case, I will not disturb you, but I have a humble request; I hope you will agree, little friend.'

Duobao had no choice but to nod.

However, when Hongyun spoke of what he sought,

Duobao stared wide-eyed, simply unable to believe it! (End of chapter)