Chapter 226: Twenty-Fourth Grade Lotus Platform, Snatching a Three Pure Ones Disciple?!

Primordial Chaos Artifact Canon!

Upon careful sensing, Chen Ku joyfully discovered something beyond expectation.

This is actually a supreme artifact refining method.

In an instant, waves of artifact Dao law order circulated in his sea of consciousness, making Chen Ku's divine sense clear and his comprehension profound.

Before his eyes, the trajectory of the fusion of the Four Great Lotus Platform Origins became even clearer, and he could instantly perceive its profound mysteries.

"Hehe... truly came at just the right time!"

Chen Ku silently sighed to himself.

Afterward, he no longer hesitated; with a thought, he directly enlightened the Four Great Lotus Platform Origins.

Boom!

At this moment, the lotus platform origins roared incessantly, deafening.

Myriad rays of immortal rosy light burst forth, shining brightly, reflecting off each other.

It also merged at a speed visible to the naked eye, even faster.

Beside them, Jieyin and Zhunti were both greatly astonished.

"Eh? Your artifact refining talent is also surprisingly extraordinary?"

Jieyin couldn't help muttering to himself.

Although previously knowing Chen Ku had deep origins and outstanding combat power,

but today, Jieyin and Zhunti saw for the first time that he could also achieve such perfection in artifact refining.

Upon exchanging a glance, Jieyin and Zhunti were both somewhat dumbfounded!

Good fellow!

"In this world, what is there that my disciple (nephew-disciple) cannot do?"

And before Jieyin and Zhunti could say more,

an even more eye-popping scene also appeared.

Only seen, under the fusion of the Four Great Lotus Platform Origins, the scenery continually changed, mysterious and even more mysterious.

Not long after, a brand-new lotus platform gradually coalesced and hovered in the void.

This new lotus platform is even more vast and unparalleled, its divine radiance dazzling.

Its vital energy sweeps about, becoming even more captivating to the heart and mind.

"This... this... twenty-fourth grade?!"

"The fusion of the Four Great Lotus Platforms can actually reach ultimate sublimation, raising the grade so greatly?"

Not bad!

Jieyin and Zhunti clearly saw.

At this moment, the lotus platform presented as twenty-fourth grade, its entire body flowing with Chaos color, the black and yellow energies intertwining.

Even, around it, a Chaos mist that covers the sky and envelops the sun hangs, heavy and unparalleled, vast like an abyss.

Twenty-fourth grade lotus platform!

Even though Jieyin and Zhunti are saints, they have never seen or heard of such a thing.

It's no wonder they were so shocked.

"This treasure's power is so strong that all divine abilities and Dao arts seem unable to break its defense."

"Moreover, this lotus platform seems to combine all the functions of the previous four lotus platforms into one."

"If one sits cross-legged upon it, the cultivation speed... tsk... is simply unimaginable."

The two again expressed amazement.

Their divine senses were keen, and they instantly sensed the myriad miraculous powers of this twenty-fourth grade lotus platform, as well as its world-shocking effects.

Both offense and defense!

Aids cultivation!

Beside him, Chen Ku also finished the sacrificial refining of this treasure, smiling with satisfaction.

The twenty-fourth grade lotus platform shed divine radiance, bestowing it upon Chen Ku's body.

He clearly sensed that at this moment, his cultivation speed had surged by hundreds of times.

"Huuu..."

"If one sits cross-legged on the lotus platform, it could even increase by over a thousand times, no problem."

He let out a long breath, his heart greatly settled.

The enhancement of thousands of times is no exaggeration.

The power of the twenty-fourth grade lotus platform is not wasted on his painstaking effort to fuse it.

Immediately, Chen Ku thought of something and looked toward Jieyin.

"Hehe, Master, may you make a move?"

"Let's see just how strong the defense of this twenty-fourth grade lotus platform is!"

Chen Ku had no doubt that if he used this lotus platform to deal with experts beneath other saints, it would be a crushing level.

Only the power of a saint could test the true might of this spiritual treasure.

Upon hearing this, Jieyin's expression shifted, and his eyes also brightened.

"Hehe, good!"

He nodded in agreement.

Afterward, he directly waved his big hand, unleashing a mighty force.

This strike seemed casual.

But you must know, when a sage acts, every move is accompanied by the divine rhythm of the Great Dao, indescribably terrifying.

The law and order surged, the seal collapsed the void before the three, raising a heaven-shaking terror.

Boom!

This strike landed on the Twenty-Four Grade Lotus Platform, instantly causing the heavenly sound to explode and the void to roar.

However, on the lotus platform, various rays of light burst forth, appearing soft yet indestructible.

The sage's strike was completely neutralized in the intangible, not damaging the lotus platform in the slightest.

"Hiss... what terrifying defensive power!"

Jieyin drew a slight breath of cold air, also gaining a clearer understanding of the extraordinary nature of this spirit treasure.

Beside him, Zhunti muttered as if speaking to himself:

"This treasure has probably reached the level of an extreme-grade innate supreme treasure."

"Even compared to the three great heaven-opening supreme treasures, it is not lacking, and may even surpass them."

Extreme-grade innate supreme treasure!

In the understanding of all beings, spirit treasures originally had no such grade.

But Zhunti clearly knows that this lotus platform must have reached the level of an innate supreme treasure, and is not comparable to an ordinary innate supreme treasure.

Only thus can the might of this lotus platform be displayed as unparalleled.

Or one could say, the power of this twenty-four grade lotus platform has already infinitely approached that of a chaos-level spirit treasure.

After exclaiming, he turned his gaze to Chen Ku.

"My disciple-nephew truly has a great opportunity!"

"It must be said, Chen Ku's such opportunity even makes Zhunti a little envious."

In response, Chen Ku also smiled and said nothing more.

With this matter concluded, he put away the twenty-four grade lotus platform.

Afterwards, his expression shifted slightly as he opened his mouth to ask:

"Hehe, Master, Master-uncle, the preparations for the impending Dao lecture and disciple acceptance must be nearly complete, right?"

Previously, Chen Ku had been busy collecting the lotus platform, and thus had not paid much attention to this matter.

But who would have thought, upon hearing his inquiry, Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions stalled, actually revealing a hint of gloom.

Seeing the two remain silent, Chen Ku also felt his heart sink.

"What? Could it be that something else has happened in my West?"

He immediately made that speculation.

However, this time Zhunti shook his head.

"It's not that something has happened in my West."

"But rather... the Three Pure Ones are competing with us, simultaneously opening recruitment."

"Now, many beings who originally intended to come to the West have instead diverted to Kunlun Mountain."

Zhunti's response left Chen Ku momentarily stunned.

Three Pure Ones?!

That's right!

He had previously only thought that the disciples within the Three Pure Ones' lineage are all fated by heavenly numbers.

But he overlooked that, after Jieyin and Zhunti, the Three Pure Ones transmitted the Great Dao, also exerting a great influence on all beings.

In other words, they have intercepted countless beings who originally wanted to come to the West to listen to the Dao or to become disciples.

Upon this thought, Chen Ku's face involuntarily darkened.

Ah, suffering... ah, suffering...

"This matter not only concerns the reputation and fortune of my West."

"Furthermore, it also concerns whether Daoist Friend Hong Yun can attain the Dao."

"Indeed, we cannot let it continue developing like this."

Chen Ku opened his mouth to sigh.

You must know, the original purpose of this Dao lecture was precisely for Old Ancestor Hong Yun to accumulate merit, so as to attain the Dao and become a sage as soon as possible.

Upon hearing his words, Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions also became even uglier.

"Exactly so!"

"However, the Three Pure Ones have indeed established their lineage; accepting disciples is therefore legitimate and proper."

"We... also cannot say much more."

Jieyin is full of helplessness.

Obviously, this matter has also troubled Jieyin and Zhunti for a long time.

If Hong Yun attains the Dao and becomes a sage, the West's fortune, reputation, and so on will surely rise another level.

But precisely because of the Three Pure Ones' competition, perhaps this matter must be delayed for endless ages before it can be realized.

Jieyin and Zhunti naturally feel great gloom.

After a moment, conversely, Chen Ku was the first to react.

He gave a rather relieved smile.

"No problem!"

"Those beings not coming to my West simply lack affinity; Master, Master-uncle, you need not worry."

He thus comforted the two with a sentence, but the effect is naturally negligible; Jieyin and Zhunti remain gloomy.

As his words paused, a flash of fierce light passed through Chen Ku's eyes.

Well... since the Three Pure Ones sages are competing with us like this.

Translation: "However... since the Three Pure Ones sages are competing with us like this."

However... since the Three Pure Ones sages are competing with us like this.

Better: "However... since the Three Pure Ones sages are competing with us like this." That's fine.

Then... I no longer need to worry about anything.

Translation: "Then... I no longer need to worry about anything."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin Zhunti's expression shifted dramatically, and he immediately turned his gaze to Chen Ku.

Translation: "These words caused Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions to shift dramatically, and they immediately looked at Chen Ku."

What other tricks does he have now?!

Translation: "The latter, what other tricks do you have now?!"

But need to keep tone: "The latter, what other tricks do you have now?!" We'll translate: "The latter, what other tricks do you have now?!"

However, Chen Ku didn't say much more.

Translation: "However, Chen Ku didn't say anything further."

After a moment of contemplation, he simply raised his head and looked at Jieyin Zhunti.

Translation: "After a moment of contemplation, he simply raised his head to look at Jieyin and Zhunti."

Master, Uncle, it's enough for you to simply hold down the fort in our Buddhist gate.

Translation: "Master, Uncle-master, just need to sit in charge of our Buddhist gate."

As for the rest, I, the disciple, have my own plans.

Translation: "As for the rest, the disciple has his own plans."

Seeing Chen Ku being somewhat evasive, Jieyin Zhunti's expression turned solemn, and he did not immediately say anything.

Translation: "Seeing Chen Ku being somewhat evasive, Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions turned solemn, and they did not speak immediately."

After a moment, Jieyin's expression eased.

Translation: "After a moment, Jieyin's expression eased."

Good!

Translation: "Good!"

My disciple's actions, as the teacher, I am naturally reassured.

Translation: "The disciple's actions, as the master, I am naturally reassured."

Just go ahead and do it according to your idea.

Translation: "Just go ahead with your idea."

Jieyin suddenly realized that his disciple never fails in his undertakings.

Translation: "Jieyin suddenly realized that this disciple of his never fails in his undertakings."

As for him, I can also place complete trust in him.

Translation: "As for him, I can also place complete trust in him."

Moreover, as Chen Ku said.

Translation: "Furthermore, as Chen Ku said."

Now, Jieyin Zhunti, having become a sage, only by presiding over the Buddhist doctrine can he display supreme dignity.

Translation: "Now, Jieyin and Zhunti, as sages, sitting in charge of the Buddhist gate's Dao lineage, can only then display supreme dignity."

If he were to personally handle everything, he would instead lose the status and dignity of a sage.

Translation: "If they were to handle everything personally, they would instead lose the status and dignity of a sage."

Furthermore, Chen Ku, as a junior, can handle some matters more conveniently than Jieyin Zhunti.

Translation: "Moreover, Chen Ku, as a junior, for some matters, acting is even more convenient than for Jieyin and Zhunti."

Excellent, then we shall await the good news from our junior.

Translation: "Excellent, then we shall quietly await the junior disciple's good news."

Zhunti also did not think further.

Translation: "Zhunti also thought no further."

If it weren't for Chen Ku, the West could not possibly have recovered so quickly.

Translation: "If it weren't for Chen Ku, the West would certainly not have recovered so quickly."

Zhunti also had no doubt; since Chen Ku said so, he must be able to do it.

Translation: "Zhunti also had no doubt; since Chen Ku said so, he would surely be able to do it."

Afterward, the three of them said no more.

Translation: "Afterward, the three of them said no more."

Chen Ku withdrew from the Great Thunder Sound Temple, while Jieyin Zhunti continued his closed-door meditation, preparing to give a lecture.

Translation: "Chen Ku withdrew from the Great Thunder Sound Temple, while Jieyin and Zhunti continued in seclusion, preparing for the time to give lectures."

And Chen Ku, his gaze deep, looked toward the direction of the eastern heavens and earth, his face showing a contemplative expression.

Translation: "And Chen Ku, his gaze deep, looked toward the direction of the East, his face showing contemplation."

After a moment, his heart stirred, as if he had thought of something.

Translation: "After a moment, his heart stirred, as if he had thought of something."

Hehe, the Three Pure Ones' senior uncles...

Translation: "Hehe, Three Pure Ones' senior uncle-master......"

Since you can intercept and seize the opportunity, then I suppose I can't do the same?

Translation: "Since you can intercept and seize the opportunity, then I suppose I cannot do the same?"

Using their own methods against them!

Translation: "Using their own methods to treat them!"

Chen Ku thought that, in later generations, among the lineage of the Three Pure Ones, there are also many disciples who have an affinity with the West.

Translation: "Chen Ku thought that, in the later lineage of the Three Pure Ones, there are also many disciples who could be said to have an affinity with the West."

For example, the so-called Twelve Golden Immortals, after the Fengshen catastrophe, several joined the Western Buddhist order and attained Bodhisattva status.

Translation: "As the so-called Twelve Golden Immortals, after the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity, several joined the Western Buddhist Gate and attained Bodhisattva status."

Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun, Puxian Zhenren, Cihang Daoist, Jiliu Sun, etc...

Translation: "Manjusri Broad Dharma Heavenly Venerable, Puxian True Person, Cihang Daoist, Ji Liusun, etc......"

Even Ran Deng Daoist, the deputy head of the Chan teaching, became the Ran Deng Ancient Buddha within the Buddhist fold.

Translation: "Even the Ran Deng Daoist, who was the Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Teaching, also became the Ran Deng Ancient Buddha within the Buddhist Gate."

If that's the case, why not achieve it in one step?

Translation: "If so, why not achieve it in one step?!"

Let these people skip the step of bowing to the Three Pure Ones as their teacher, and join the Buddhist fold ahead of countless ages—how wonderful!

Translation: "These people, letting them skip the step of paying homage to the Three Pure Ones and join the Buddhist Gate ahead of countless ages, how wonderful!"

Of course, an existence like Ran Deng, Chen Ku currently lacks the strength to plan ahead for.

Translation: "Of course, an existence like Ran Deng, Chen Ku currently lacks the strength to plan ahead for."

But Cihang Daoist and the like are not a problem.

Translation: "But beings like Cihang Daoist and others are not a problem."

Having thought this, Chen Ku immediately locked onto his first target: Cihang.

Translation: "Upon this thought, Chen Ku immediately locked onto his first target, namely Cihang."

This person, after later converting to Buddhism, attained the fruit of Guanyin Bodhisattva, spreading the Dharma between heaven and earth, and can be said to have become one of the most renowned figures in the Buddhist fold.

Translation: "This person, after later taking refuge in the Buddhist Gate, would achieve the status of Guanyin Bodhisattva, spreading the Buddhist Dharma between heaven and earth, and could be said to become one of the two most renowned figures in the Buddhist Gate."

If he were to be brought into the West early on, perhaps the Buddhist reputation could be enhanced even sooner.

Translation: "If he were to be recruited into the West early on, perhaps he could even earlier enhance the Buddhist Gate's reputation."

How could Chen Ku miss this?

Translation: "How could Chen Ku miss this?!"

He immediately released his divine sense to investigate the location of the Luojia Cave on Mount Putuo, which is precisely the cultivation place of Cihang Daoist.

Translation: "He immediately released his divine sense to investigate the location of Luojia Cave on Mount Putuo, which is precisely the place of cultivation of Cihang Daoist."

Not long after, Chen Ku's expression shifted.

Translation: "Not long after, Chen Ku's expression changed."

Under the vast sweep of his divine sense, he had already located the Luojia Cave on Mount Putuo and taken in its entire scene.

Translation: "Under the vast sweep of his divine sense, he had already ascertained the location of Luojia Cave on Mount Putuo and taken in its entire scene."

Without further ado, with a thought, Chen Ku directly opened the Gate of All Mysteries.

Translation: "Without further words, with a thought, Chen Ku directly opened the Gate of All Mysteries."

In an instant, he had descended onto Mount Putuo.

Translation: "In an instant, he had already descended upon Mount Putuo."

However, immediately afterward, Chen Ku couldn't help but frown.

Translation: "However, immediately afterward, Chen Ku couldn't help but furrow his brow."

Nothing else!

Translation: "Nothing else!"

His spiritual sense is keen, but at this moment in Mount Putuo, he does not sense any cultivator's aura.

Translation: "His spiritual sense was keen, but at this moment in Mount Putuo, he sensed no trace of any cultivator's aura."

Even with his heavenly eye deployed, searching all over Mount Putuo, he still found nothing.

Translation: "Heavenly Eye Ability unfolded, searching throughout Mount Putuo, yet still came up empty-handed."

And the Luojia Cave where Cihang Daoist cultivates is completely empty.

Translation: "And in the Luojia Cave where Cihang Daoist cultivates, it is even more completely empty."

Chen Ku frowned, muttering to himself with some doubt:

Translation: "Chen Ku furrowed his brow, murmuring doubtfully:"

What's going on?!

Translation: "What's going on?! "

Could it be that I arrived a step late, and Cihang has already taken Yuanshi as his master?

Translation: "Could it be that I have arrived a step late, and Cihang has already taken Yuanshi as his master?"

Although he had such a suspicion, Chen Ku did not give up just because of that.

Translation: "Although he had such a suspicion in his heart, Chen Ku did not therefore give up."

As long as Cihang hasn't truly succeeded in taking a master, there is still a chance to change things.

Translation: "As long as Cihang has not truly succeeded in taking a master, there remains a possibility of change."

Afterward, he secretly activated the great supernatural power of Ziwei Dou Shu.

Translation: "Afterward, he secretly activated the Purple Star Divination Great Ability."

He ceased investigating and instead began to deduce in the obscurity.