Chapter 22

Trace‑less Flight!

Another great divine ability.

Merely sensing this name, Chen Ku's heart instantly filled with great joy.

Nothing else!

He had long heard of this divine ability.

This is one of the Thirty‑Six Heavenly Gang Laws; placed between heaven and earth, it can also be called one of the top‑tier great divine abilities.

Upon careful sensing, Chen Ku's heart shook violently, joy beyond expectation.

This Trace‑less Flight can hide within heaven and earth, roam the four seas, untraceable, unknowable, unobservable.

Though it exists in the world, it cannot be seen in the world.

"Hiss... This effect is so heaven‑defying?!"

"If combined with the Star‑Chasing Moon‑Treading I have already comprehended, its power... tsk tsk!"

Chen Ku couldn't help but inwardly click his tongue.

Star‑Chasing Moon‑Treading is a speed divine ability, while this Trace‑less Flight, called an invisibility divine ability, is most fitting.

These two great divine abilities complement each other; used together, Chen Ku can achieve being unknown to gods and undetected by ghosts.

Invincible!

True invincibility!

Chen Ku could hardly hide his joy; a smile curled on his face, utterly delighted.

His mind and spirit were completely immersed in the comprehension of Trace‑less Flight.

Fortunately, under the protection of Jieyin Zhunti and the might of the quasi‑sage, Chen Ku needed do nothing and swiftly continued toward the Purple Cloud Palace.

Within Chaos, the ancient darkness and deathly silence endure; the passage of time is beyond discussion.

No one knows how long passed; Jieyin Zhunti and the countless mighty beings around stopped in their tracks, their faces showing mixed shock and regret.

At this moment, Chen Ku also reacted, stared intently, his expression likewise moved, feeling greatly shocked.

Before him, a colossal Golden Lotus of the Great Dao, immeasurable in size, slowly blossomed.

Its light illuminated the heavens, divine radiance showering myriad worlds; the surrounding billions of miles beyond the Chaos region were all bathed in brilliance, truly magnificent beyond compare.

And upon that Great Dao Golden Lotus stood a grand, solemn temple, spanning the heavens, never to fall!

Even before approaching, Chen Ku clearly sensed wave after wave of domineering universal laws, stirring the heart and soul, unmatched in might.

Not even a Chaos storm capable of crushing everything could approach this place.

"Purple Cloud Palace..."

No need for many words; Chen Ku also realized in his heart that this was indeed the location of the Purple Cloud Palace.

And the ceaseless, abyss‑deep Dao rhythm divine patterns are precisely due to the sage's aura leaking outward.

This is an excellent opportunity for cultivation!

In that moment, even before entering the Purple Cloud Palace, Chen Ku had already begun his subtle perception.

With the turning of his divine sense, the sage's Dao rhythm was analyzed, letting Chen Ku gain profound insight and astonishing benefit.

Unbeknownst to him, his cultivation of the Grand Primordial True Classic was also partially completed, becoming more perfect and flawless, with mighty Dao power.

"Hehe, wonderful......"

Chen Ku thought, satisfied and content.

Immediately, Jieyin Zhunti stepped forward, bringing Chen Ku with him, and they truly entered the Purple Cloud Palace at once.

At this moment, the Purple Cloud Palace already teemed with shadowy figures; three thousand mighty beings had gathered, each aura oppressive and unmatched, a lively scene.

As the three appeared, the mighty beings who had been chatting and laughing fell into a moment of silent stillness.

Gazes swept over the trio of Jieyin, scanning them; everyone's expressions varied.

All present were top‑tier mighty beings of the world, their cultivations scarcely differing.

Thus, there was naturally no reverence or fear toward Jieyin Zhunti.

"Hey... these shameless Western duo, still have the cheek to come here?!"

"This time, no more playing the victim, claiming the journey is far to gain sympathy?"

"Hmm... that youth, is he the new disciple taken in by Jieyin? A peak Great Luo cultivator, with quite an extraordinary foundation."

"What a pity... to join the West is to be ruined."

The crowd whispered, discussing in low voices.

Looking at Jieyin Zhunti, they all wore expressions of contempt and disdain.

In their words, they even directly called them the "shameless duo".

And when a mighty being looked at Chen Ku, they shook their heads repeatedly, feeling it a pity.

In their view, Chen Ku had an outstanding foundation and decent cultivation, yet chose to take Jieyin as master? Simply blind.

Not only because the West is barren and impoverished.

More importantly, taking Jieyin as master? What good could one learn?!

Even the Three Pure Ones, though putting on a stern front, did not open their mouths to mock.

But a few slightly widened their eyes, glanced at Jieyin Zhunti and company, and a fleeting hint of contempt flickered in their gaze.

Even a moment later, a mighty being wore a mocking smile, looked at Chen Ku, and spoke without concealment:

"Hehe, kid, you merely possess this Great Luo cultivation and top‑notch foundation."

"Better to follow me as master than to take Jieyin."

"If you switch sects now, I can still reserve a blessed cave‑heaven for you in the East!"

"This way, you won't be trapped in the West, constantly accompanied by vengeful spirits and lingering grudges, nor need you waste effort repairing the West's spiritual veins—how does that sound?"

Humiliation!

As for Jieyin Zhunti, this was naked humiliation.

Right before their eyes, yet they came to poach one's own disciple?!

Any other mighty powerhouse would likely find it unbearable.

Jieyin Zhunti's face grew dark, his anger unabated!

However, the mighty beings jeered, and the three of them openly became the target of public criticism.

Moreover, they now find themselves within a sage's dojo.

This also left Jieyin Zhunti somewhat unable to retaliate.

Now, speaking of Chen Ku!

Hearing the mighty beings' mocking whispers and the undisguised words of 'poaching disciples,' he was unexpectedly calm.

Not only did he not anger; on the contrary, a hint of even greater disdain appeared at the corner of Chen Ku's mouth.

Mockery?!

Sneer?!

These so-called mighty beings before our eyes: the more arrogant they are now, the more miserable their future will be—none of them will have a good ending.

Take the Three Pure Ones, for example: a later Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity caused the Three Teachings to split and turn against each other, forcing them to consume the Saint-Falling Pill.

As for Tongtian, he was even confined to the Purple Cloud Palace, like a prisoner!

Di Jun and Taiyi? Not to mention themselves, even their sons are as good as dead—tantamount to extermination of the clan.

As for the King Duke of the East, he's not even worth mentioning—just cannon fodder in the Witch-Demon Calamity.

Besides that, of the so-called Three Thousand Guests in the Purple Cloud Palace, only one in ten will survive later.

After all, once the Witch-Demon Calamity erupts, aside from true sages, all beings will be drawn in and unable to protect themselves.

Therefore, Chen Ku paid no heed to the mockery and contempt of the crowd.

The world laughs at my West?

Yet my West is the most spirited, laughing last!

Chen Ku acted as if no one were there, his expression calm and undisturbed; he walked past the crowd, found a spot, and sat down composedly.

Just as he passed the mighty being who had loudly declared 'I will take disciples,' he let out an undisguised soft snort, the meaning clear without words.

You laugh that I chose the wrong master? I laugh that your vision is shallow and you don't even realize it!

This sight left the myriad mighty beings with strange expressions.

Alright!

This kid is indeed composed and unflustered—no wonder he's Jieyin's direct disciple!

Such 'thick-skinned' skill also made the mighty beings look at him anew.

And it's not just the mighty beings.

On the other side, seeing Chen Ku like this, Jieyin Zhunti also raised his brows slightly, feeling greatly surprised.

Meanwhile, the two exchanged a glance, and in their hearts a feeling called 'moved' began to well up.