Chapter 142: Big-hearted Red Cloud, heading to the Lunar Star?!

As he drew nearer, that figure became even clearer in Chen Ku's sight.

But at a glance, Chen Ku couldn't help but be startled.

He saw that the person was clad in a red Daoist robe, with surging energy all around.

His face bore an expression of mournful sighing.

Chen Ku's heart trembled.

"Martial uncle?"

"Not bad!"

This person's expression was almost exactly like that of his own Zhunti martial uncle.

At a glance, this made Chen Ku feel as if he had seen Zhunti in a daze.

However, he also knew that Zhunti could not possibly appear here naturally.

At the same time, a thought stirred in his mind, and the scene from back then in the Purple Sky Palace also surfaced in his mind.

Chen Ku immediately recognized this person.

"Is that the Red Cloud Ancestor?!"

"Could it actually be the Primordial Wilds' number one good guy?"

"Red Cloud Ancestor!"

This person was also a top-tier expert, constantly talking about "being kind to others."

Moreover, the Red Cloud Ancestor considered himself to have friends spread throughout the Primordial Wilds, calling himself a top-tier social butterfly of the Primordial Wilds, which is no exaggeration.

However, Chen Ku knew that this was merely the Red Cloud Ancestor's own opinion.

In the vast expanse of heaven and earth, if one were to say who could truly be counted as a close friend of the Red Cloud Ancestor, it would be only Zhenyuanzi.

As for others?

Even if they were on good terms in ordinary times, when a great calamity strikes, how many would come to the Red Cloud Ancestor's aid?

Even so, some of those so-called "friends" in his eyes at this moment were already coveting the Primordial Purple Qi on his body.

With thoughts surging in his mind, Chen Ku acted decisively.

Having recognized the other's identity, how could he not greet them?

In an instant, he manifested behind the Red Cloud Ancestor.

"Western disciple Chen Ku pays respects to Senior Red Cloud!"

Chen Ku behaved quite politely.

Upon hearing those words, Red Cloud was startled, abruptly turned, and looked toward Chen Ku.

"Hiss..."

Instinctively, Red Cloud drew a sharp breath, his pupils constricted, and he could hardly hide his shock.

"Nothing else!"

"When did this brat appear?"

"It was utterly silent and unfathomable to ghosts and gods."

Previously, Red Cloud, hiding in the shadows, had likewise noticed Chen Ku's actions of guiding departed souls and purifying resentments.

But after merely paying slight attention, he withdrew his gaze.

Only the movements of the Demon Race were what Red Cloud truly cared about.

Even if Red Cloud were not absolutely certain that no one else was around, he could not help but suspect that Chen Ku had been here all along.

Moreover, if Chen Ku had not spoken up first, Red Cloud would probably still have sensed nothing.

If Chen Ku harbored malicious intent and launched a sneak attack?

Even someone as strong as the Red Cloud Ancestor would likely be unable to defend against it and would fall victim to the other's Dao.

After regaining his composure, Red Cloud also recognized Chen Ku and gained a clearer understanding of his strength.

"The title 'senior'—this humble daoist dares not claim it."

"Our cultivations are equal, both at mid-stage Quasi-Sage; let us address each other as fellow Daoists."

Red Cloud responded politely.

He, like Jieyin and Zhunti, also referred to himself as "this humble daoist."

While speaking, his expression had calmed; Red Cloud's demeanor was gentle, with no hostility in his eyes.

In the Primordial Wilds, strength reigns supreme!

So-called seniority can be said to not be that important at all.

Now Chen Ku's strength is sufficient to be worthy of being called a fellow Daoist with Red Cloud.

In response, Chen Ku gave a light smile and did not refuse.

Possessing sufficient strength, if he still insisted on acting as a junior, he would instead be looked down upon.

"Hehe, I wonder why Fellow Daoist Red Cloud is here?"

Chen Ku asked somewhat curiously.

Upon hearing this, Red Cloud responded frankly, without hesitation:

"This humble daoist previously discussed the Dao with my old friend Zhenyuanzi at the Five Zhuang Temple."

"But Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi is obsessed with cultivation, which is really boring."

"Therefore, I have traveled the world to experience its ultimate truths."

"Sensing a great battle aura here, this humble daoist came to observe."

While speaking, Red Cloud was still filled with shock and regret, gazing at Chen Ku with a strange expression.

He had previously deliberately concealed his whereabouts and aura.

I never expected to still be discovered by Chen Ku.

The latter's strength was so great that even Hongyun found it somewhat inscrutable.

More importantly, Chen Ku's speed could be described as astonishing to the world.

Otherwise, he couldn't have appeared behind him without his prior awareness.

Upon hearing Hongyun's account, Chen Ku felt somewhat startled.

This... really takes some guts!

You see, even Dong Wanggong, who bears the Mandate of Heaven, has already been slain by the Demon Race.

The allure of Primordial Purple Qi for all beings has reached an unprecedented height.

One could say that every being bearing Primordial Purple Qi has tacitly become a target of public criticism.

Little did they know that even the Three Pure Ones, Nüwa, and Jieyin and Zhunti, as disciples of sages, now rarely emerge into the world, wholeheartedly seeking the Dao in hopes of attaining sagehood.

That is, Hongyun the Old Ancestor, whose strength falls short of the Three Pure Ones and who lacks any background, yet dares to wander the world so carefreely, even taking leisure to come to the Wuliang Sihai just to watch the excitement.

This guy really doesn't know how treacherous human hearts can be!

Of course, Chen Ku isn't particularly interested in Hongyun's Primordial Purple Qi.

He knows full well that this final strand of Primordial Purple Qi is a trap, and could even become a great disaster.

Moreover, Chen Ku currently cultivates the Primordial Way; if he were to use Primordial Purple Qi to prove the Dao and become a sage, it would be rather inferior, wasting such an excellent foundation.

"Alas... in this Primordial World where the weak are prey to the strong."

"Being overly kind is itself a kind of original sin."

Chen Ku silently sighed in his heart.

That Hongyun the Old Ancestor, after all, cannot be said to have done anything wrong.

After all, it's merely that he is too kind, too trusting in his own goodness, and thus able to elicit kindness from others.

Just as Chen Ku's thoughts were churning in his mind,

Beside him, Hongyun the Old Ancestor gave a faint smile and suddenly spoke:

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Chen Ku, our meeting is fate!"

"I wonder, Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to travel together with this humble Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku rolled his eyes widely.

Fine!

This Hongyun really is rather overly familiar.

This is their first face‑to‑face conversation, yet Hongyun is so warm‑hearted, even inviting him to travel together.

However, after this conversation, Chen Ku's impression of the "Primordial World's first kindly old man" has greatly changed.

Perhaps because Chen Ku harbors no designs on the Primordial Purple Qi, facing such a pure‑hearted person as Hongyun naturally evokes a bit more fondness.

After all, the Primordial World is full of scheming and deceit; such a pure‑hearted person is indeed rare!

Thus, Chen Ku did not refuse; instead, he asked somewhat curiously:

"Oh?"

"I wonder, Fellow Daoist Hongyun, where do you intend to go?"

This time, Hongyun raised his head, his gaze deep as he looked toward the direction of the Boundless Star Sea.

"Hehe, the great battle here has ended; there's nothing left to watch."

"This humble Daoist plans to go to Taiyin Xing to ask the two goddesses there for some osmanthus immortal brew; I wonder if Fellow Daoist is interested?"

"You should know, that osmanthus immortal brew is the finest liquor of the age, mellow beyond compare, intoxicating to heart and soul."

"Even we immortals, if we could taste such fine liquor, would likewise be prone to overindulgence and unable to restrain ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku's expression shifted slightly, his brows slightly raised.

Hongyun actually has an acquaintance with the two goddesses on Taiyin Xing?

This is somewhat beyond Chen Ku's expectations.