Chapter 228: Ci Hang kneels, begging to become a disciple; Guanyin returns to her seat!

Looking at the distant figure of the Golden-winged Great Peng.

Chen Ku's expression remained calm, even with a faint smile.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.

The Golden-winged Great Peng's bloodline is extraordinary; as the son of the Primordial Phoenix, anyone who can be mentioned alongside it, or even be regarded as an aide by the Golden-winged Great Peng, is obviously equally miraculous and powerful.

Chen Ku secretly thought, if I could gather enough strong ones, then pack them all up and bring them back to the Western Buddhist Sect, wouldn't that be better?

Therefore, his earlier words were not spoken rashly.

Chen Ku stood motionless, truly preparing to wait here for the Golden-winged Great Peng's return.

Just as he was pondering in his heart.

A voice spoke from beside him.

"Junior Ci Hang, thanks for your life-saving grace, Senior."

Not bad!

The one speaking was precisely Daoist Ci Hang.

Following the sound, I saw him with a moved and grateful expression, bowing deeply to Chen Ku, solemn and reverent in tone.

In his words, Ci Hang also called himself junior, while honoring Chen Ku as senior.

This shows how deep his gratitude is.

After all, Ci Hang clearly knows that if it weren't for Chen Ku's intervention, he might have already died resentfully under the Golden-winged Great Peng's might, body and spirit destroyed.

This is a true life-saving kindness.

Hearing his words, Chen Ku gave a faint smile.

As long as Ci Hang keeps a grateful heart, the following matters will be easier to handle.

Chen Ku spoke slowly, saying:

"Hehe, no need for courtesy."

"I am a person of the Western Buddhist Sect, now traveling under the orders of the two Saints."

"The Western Saints wish to widely accept disciples."

"I wonder... Junior Ci Hang, would you be willing to join my Buddhist Sect?!"

Chen Ku bluntly stated his purpose this time.

He did not directly reveal his own identity.

After all, if Ci Hang stubbornly refuses, this matter might later be known to the Three Pure Ones, causing unnecessary trouble.

Indeed.

When Chen Ku's words fell.

I saw Daoist Ci Hang first raise his eyebrows in surprise, seemingly unexpected that the Western Buddhist Sect had come here to recruit disciples.

Then, Daoist Ci Hang frowned slightly, showing a conflicted expression, and said in a low voice:

"To be frank, I come from Mount Putuo, indeed to seek a Saint as my master."

"But I originally hoped to become a disciple of the Primordial Saint of the Sect of the Primordial Teaching."

Daoist Ci Hang spoke candidly, directly expressing his thoughts.

While speaking, he somewhat embarrassedly observed Chen Ku's reaction.

He then continued:

"As for this life-saving kindness of yours, Senior..."

Daoist Ci Hang's words were not finished.

However, the implication of his words was already obvious.

Without today's incident, Ci Hang would surely still have persisted in his original intention, heading to Kunlun Mountain to become a disciple of the Primordial Saint.

But Chen Ku's "righteous intervention" saved him from peril.

Such great kindness cannot go unrepaid.

For a moment, Daoist Ci Hang's heart also fell into unprecedented hesitation.

Daoist Ci Hang originally thought that saying this would surely displease Chen Ku, even earn him a rebuke of "ungrateful," which would be understandable.

Who would have thought that, after Daoist Ci Hang finished speaking, Chen Ku's expression showed no change at all.

After a moment, he merely gave a gentle smile.

"Hehe, no problem!"

"Everyone's fate is profound and obscure, hard to put into words."

"The word 'fate' itself is impossible to explain clearly."

"If you still insist on joining the Sect of the Primordial Teaching, I can pass on some techniques and divine abilities to you."

"Once you reach Kunlun Mountain, I can also help you break through the formation set by the Primordial Saint and pass that so-called test."

The Three Pure Ones accept disciples differently; Chen Ku also knows a bit about this.

His words moved Daoist Ci Hang even more.

Is Chen Ku before me really this magnanimous?

Not only is he not angry, he is even willing to impart his techniques and divine abilities to help me join the Sect of the Primordial Teaching under the Primordial Saint?!

Ci Hang's heart was shaken, even a bit dazed.

Unconsciously, a thought arose in Ci Hang's mind.

Having a fellow disciple like Chen Ku would not be bad either!

After a moment, Ci Hang came to his senses.

"In that case, junior thanks you, senior."

Cihang did not refuse.

This time, however, he had changed to a kowtowing posture, performed the great ritual, and thanked Chen Ku.

It is evident that Chen Ku's words stirred up tremendous turmoil in Cihang's heart.

On the other side, Chen Ku's expression remained calm.

He no longer wasted words, immediately speaking to Cihang about techniques such as the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, the Great Dream True Scripture, the Eight Nine Mystic Art, and other divine abilities.

Cihang listened, entranced and intoxicated.

Although his cultivation was low, he could still sense that Chen Ku's teachings were profoundly mysterious and unfathomable.

If he could comprehend it, it would be of great benefit to his own cultivation.

Therefore, Cihang dared not lose focus for a moment, becoming completely immersed.

Seeing this, Chen Ku smiled with satisfaction.

Little did he know, the method Chen Ku was teaching at this moment was precisely the one most suited to Cihang.

Especially that Great Divine Ability of the Thousand-Armed Guanyin; given time, perhaps even Chen Ku would not match Cihang's affinity for this mighty divine technique.

Of course, Chen Ku was not a foolishly kind person.

He was not worried that, after imparting the Dharma, Cihang would still refuse.

Even so, it would merely mean a few more obstacles along the way; in the end, Cihang would still enter the West.

After all, Chen Ku's move was also a preemptive layout to strengthen the West's power and reputation.

It will certainly not be a loss!

Cihang the Daoist closed his eyes slightly, forgetting self and object, having fully entered the state of enlightenment.

Chen Ku no longer paid attention to him, turning his gaze to the Iron-eating Beast that also remained there.

"Iron-eating Beast, for me to encounter you again today is purely a matter of fate."

"Are you willing to submit to my command and become my mount?!"

The innate Iron-eating Beast has an extraordinary foundation and high potential; Chen Ku would naturally not let this fierce beast slip by.

However, upon hearing Chen Ku's words, the Iron-eating Beast eyed him warily.

"A mount?!"

"Hmph, I don't want that!"

Although he had previously witnessed Chen Ku's strength firsthand, the Iron-eating Beast still refused in this manner.

Yet, no matter how you hear it, those words carry a somewhat tsundere, cute feeling.

Just kidding!

In the Iron-eating Beast's understanding, once becoming a mount, it would be at others' mercy, forever deprived of freedom, and could never again enjoy any opportunity.

That way, would I still be able to eat those sweet innate purple bamboo?!

Thinking this, the Iron-eating Beast promptly refused without hesitation.

At the same time, it gazed at the innate purple bamboo here, its eyes growing even more covetous.

Seeing this, Chen Ku was not annoyed.

It seemed as if a single thought had let him see through the Iron-eating Beast's mind.

"Heh..."

With a light chuckle, Chen Ku waved his hand directly.

Whoosh!

In an instant, vast expanses of purple divine radiance burst forth, brilliant and dazzling.

That was nothing else; it was Chen Ku producing a large amount of innate purple bamboo.

This item was originally obtained by Chen Ku from the Three Immortal Island; even after planting most of it at the foot of Mount Sumeru, he still had plenty left.

This sight also left the Iron-eating Beast staring dumbfounded.

Innate purple bamboo?!

So much innate purple bamboo!

The Iron-eating Beast naturally loves to eat this kind of spiritual root.

Before, even a single stalk could make it fight Cihang tooth and nail, determined to obtain it.

Not to mention this lush, expansive patch before it.

The Iron-eating Beast stared blankly, drool escaping from the corner of its mouth.

"Now... are you willing to submit to me?"

Chen Ku seized the opportunity to speak again.

This time, the Iron-eating Beast's simple-minded face finally showed an unmistakable stirring of desire.

Its eyes rolled about, appearing lost in thought.

After a moment, it finally gritted its teeth and nodded.

"Fine, as long as you give me innate purple bamboo to eat."

"Then becoming your mount is acceptable."

No way!

The allure of innate purple bamboo is simply too great.

The Iron-eating Beast also had no choice but to submit, ultimately choosing to become Chen Ku's mount.

Only then did Chen Ku finally nod in satisfaction.

Afterward, he immediately gestured to the Iron-eating Beast, indicating that it could freely feast on the innate purple bamboo before it.

The Iron-eating Beast, already impatient, having received Chen Ku's permission and unable to hold back, leapt forward at once toward those innate purple bamboo.

Crack!

The iron-eating beast bit down in one gulp.

A crisp sound rang out, and the innate purple bamboo snapped in response.

The iron-eating beast chewed a piece of innate purple bamboo in its mouth, giving off a "creak creak" sound.

Seeing this, Chen Ku's expression shifted dramatically.

Although he had anticipated it, he still felt quite surprised and delighted.

You should know that although innate purple bamboo is a spiritual root, its hardness is extraordinary, comparable to immortal gold divine iron.

Even using it to forge weapons is no problem.

Who would have thought the iron-eating beast could snap it so easily?

The iron-eating beast's bite is astonishing; saying it's comparable to an innate spirit treasure is no exaggeration.

Not bad, not bad!

Even though the iron-eating beast is still young, it's already extraordinary.

Given time and proper nurturing, growing into a quasi-sage powerhouse would be a natural progression.

This time, capturing the iron-eating beast was also the right choice.

The iron-eating beast is now fully immersed in the happiness of feasting to its heart's content.

On the other side, while Cihang Daoist was immersed in enlightenment, his aura fluctuated.

His body radiated light, his qi and blood surged, his mana poured forth in mighty waves, shining together, giving him an awe-inspiring presence.

At one moment, endless spiritual light flashed forth, and Cihang's cultivation, originally at the peak of golden immortal, suddenly surged, leaping forward.

The opportunity for breakthrough!

Exactly!

At this moment, Cihang Daoist is indeed breaking through the golden immortal realm's bottleneck, about to enter the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

As for this, Chen Ku merely glanced at it lightly, not feeling surprised.

Cihang is destined to be a person of the Western Buddhist Sect.

Now cultivating Buddhist sect techniques and divine abilities naturally complements each other.

The breakthrough is merely a matter of course.

And this breakthrough also occurred without any mishap.

However, after just a moment, Cihang's aura fully retracted inward.

But compared to before, his mana fluctuations, pressure, etc., have all risen to an entirely new level.

Early stage Taiyi Golden Immortal!

Afterward, Cihang Daoist slowly awakened.

"This.... Could it be that I truly have affinity with the West?!"

Cihang Daoist felt his surging mana after the explosion and his soaring cultivation realm, overjoyed beyond words, immensely excited.

He muttered to himself like that.

Afterward, without hesitation, he bowed down facing Chen Ku.

"The Buddhist sect's Dao methods are so profound and marvelous; I, the junior, have benefited greatly."

"Please, senior, accept me as your disciple."

Without a doubt.

At this moment, Cihang Daoist has completely changed his original intention.

Apprentice to Yuanshi?

That thought has already been thrown by him beyond the nine heavens.

Earlier, cultivating Buddhist sect Dao methods made Cihang feel an unprecedented sense of penetration.

That feeling........ is as if he were born for the Western Buddhist Sect.

Whether techniques or divine abilities, they fit together unprecedentedly.

According to Cihang Daoist's thinking, even if he were to join the Chan Sect, he surely would not have such a smooth cultivation momentum.

Therefore, he made this choice, directly kneeling to beg Chen Ku to accept him as a disciple.

And his reaction naturally made Chen Ku even more satisfied.

"Hehe, good!"

Chen Ku naturally would not refuse; he nodded and agreed to Cihang's request.

At this moment, Cihang again showed a rather puzzled expression.

"This... I don't yet know your honorific title, senior; could you please tell me?"

Only then did Cihang realize he only knew the other was a Buddhist sect person, but still didn't know their specific identity.

By this point, Chen Ku naturally had no more reservations.

He didn't hesitate, directly speaking:

"I, Chen Ku, am a disciple beneath the Jieyin Buddha Ancestor!"

Chen Ku?!

These two short words left Cihang momentarily stunned.

His heart was shocked to the utmost, looking at Chen Ku with utter disbelief.

In today's world, who doesn't know the name Chen Ku?!

Even, some powerhouses have honored him as 'the first beneath the saint,' seizing the prestige that originally belonged to the Supreme One.

I've truly latched onto a mighty thigh!

At this moment, Cihang even had the urge to slap himself a few times.

My dead mouth almost refused such a huge opportunity earlier!

If he really missed it, Cihang would be crying without tears.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Chen Ku; I wish to enter the Buddhist gate."

Cihang spoke again, solemnly declaring his intention.

Chen Ku nodded with a smile, then fell into contemplation.

He then spoke softly:

"This time, I am accepting a disciple on behalf of my master."

"From now on, you will be my disciple in the Buddhist gate; I bestow upon you the dharma name... Guanshiyin!"

With memories of two lifetimes, Chen Ku found all this effortless, needing no hesitation.

Cihang naturally still did not understand the meaning of the dharma name "Guanshiyin".

Upon hearing Chen Ku accept a disciple on behalf of his master and bestow a dharma name, he was overjoyed.

"Yes, disciple Guanshiyin will keep it in mind!"

Cihang bowed again in thanks.

Since Chen Ku is accepting a disciple on behalf of his master, he now represents the two Western saints, Jieyin and Zhunti.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Cihang to refer to himself as a disciple in his speech.

Next, Chen Ku flipped his palm.

"Since you have taken me as your master, there should be a ceremony for taking a master!"

"These three spiritual treasures, I will bestow them upon you."

Having said that, Chen Ku summoned three spiritual treasures.

They are the top-grade primordial spiritual treasure, the Mutton-fat Jade Pure Vase!

The primordial spiritual root, Willow Branch!

The medium-grade primordial spiritual treasure, the Purple Gold Bell!