Chapter 251: with translation of chapter title

Can Jieyin and Zhunti, working together, possibly defeat the Three Pure Ones?

Hehe, of course not.

You should know, the Three Pure Ones are inherently stronger; today it's three against two, so Jieyin and Zhunti are bound to lose.

Not bad, not bad; in this contest today, even if Chen Ku's strength is formidable, he won't be able to make much of a difference.

If one hasn't become a saint, what good is being strong? One still lacks the qualification to challenge a saint.

Such remarks rang out.

Undoubtedly, all beings naturally believed that the Three Pure Ones had an overwhelming advantage.

Or to put it bluntly, Jieyin and Zhunti have not even a ten percent chance of victory.

Three against two inherently carries an overwhelming advantage.

At this moment, in the arena...

Jieyin and Zhunti appeared, first giving Chen Ku a concerned glance.

After seeing that he was unharmed, they secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, Jieyin and Zhunti also did not know the specific wondrous uses of the Kongdong Seal.

But since Chen Ku is here, seeking to contend, Jieyin and Zhunti came to assist without any particular reason.

This shows how highly they regard Chen Ku.

At the same moment the Three Pure Ones saw Jieyin and Zhunti appear, their faces instantly darkened.

The tense, sword-drawn atmosphere also began to spread.

After a moment, Yuanshi looked at Jieyin and Zhunti and finally spoke.

Jieyin and Zhunti, this Kongdong Seal is a treasure of the East.

You had better not be oblivious to the times; letting the Elder Brother Taishang take it away is the wise course.

Upon hearing this, before Jieyin and Zhunti could respond...

Chen Ku beside them couldn't help but laugh.

Hehe... Master Yuanshi, your words are mistaken.

The Two-Boundary Mountain is the dividing line between East and West; how can a spiritual treasure born here be called an Eastern treasure?!

That sentence left Yuanshi's face frozen, at a loss for words.

Not bad!

The Two-Boundary Mountain's special position—whether it belongs to the East or the West—is indeed open to discussion.

Regarding this, beings also silently nodded, feeling Chen Ku's words made sense.

Immediately thereafter, Chen Ku continued:

Furthermore, I am the Holy Father of humanity.

And the Kongdong Seal is humanity's supreme treasure; for me to wield it is both reasonable and proper, justified and legitimate.

Chen Ku's words caused countless powerful beings to nod in agreement.

Originally, humanity revered Chen Ku and enshrined him as the Holy Father, which is known to all beings.

Put that way, it becomes even more reasonable.

But Laozi obviously will not agree with Chen Ku's statement.

After a moment's contemplation, Laozi immediately spoke to refute:

Hmph, Chen Ku, although you bear the title of Holy Father of humanity...

... but frankly, you merely took a small share of the merit in creating humanity.

... whereas I have now established the Human Teaching lineage, which is humanity's holy teaching and the sole human teaching lineage.

... and how could the Kongdong Seal possibly fall into your hands to wield?!

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku's smile grew deeper.

Alas... suffering, suffering...

Master Taishang's words are even more unreasonable.

A mere share of the merit in creating humanity? Ask yourself: if there had been no original creation of humanity, how could Master have established his teaching?!

Chen Ku sighed repeatedly, looking as if he had suffered a great injustice.

As his words fell, beings could not help but chuckle.

That fierce rebuttal of Laozi was truly flawless.

If we reason this way, Laozi's attainment of the Dao and sainthood would have to be credited to Chen Ku.

Laozi's face turned ashen, and he was left speechless.

It must be said that Chen Ku's usual conduct, while giving beings a somewhat shameless impression,

yet his words today are every word a pearl, every sentence reasonable.

Even the Three Pure Ones feel somewhat in the wrong.

Seeing Laozi speechless, Yuanshi's face sank like water, and he coldly stared at Chen Ku.

Hmph, Chen Ku, you three, do not bring disgrace upon yourselves.

Today, this Kongdong Seal, we the Three Pure Ones will have it.

Do you really think you can defeat us?

Yuanshi's words were somewhat flustered; he simply dropped the pretense.

He cannot argue with you on reason.

If it comes to fighting, could he possibly not defeat these three Westerners?!

Hearing these words, Jieyin and Zhunti also had grim expressions, their hearts heavy.

You must know, the Three Pure Ones inherently possess the merit of opening the heavens.

Therefore, although they attained the Dao later than Jieyin and Zhunti, their strength is actually greater.

Even if it were just two versus two, Jieyin and Zhunti would have little confidence in their hearts.

What's more, right now it's three versus two.

The Three Pure Ones being like this can also be said to have grasped Jieyin and Zhunti's weak point.

Of course, they are not afraid.

Sages are immortal and indestructible; even if they cannot defeat the Three Pure Ones, they themselves are not to be arbitrarily manipulated.

The key is, once they start fighting, if the Three Pure Ones were to act against Chen Ku, that would be bad.

Jieyin and Zhunti looked at each other, and then turned their gaze to Chen Ku.

This expression, falling into the eyes of the Three Pure Ones, made Yuanshi all the more pleased.

"Hmph, since you don't dare to act, then you all......"

Yuanshi spoke again, intending to intimidate Jieyin and Zhunti, so that they would directly retreat.

But before he could finish his words.

Suddenly, Chen Ku let out a strange, light laugh.

"Hehe... Is this bullying me because the West has no helpers?"

"Using numbers to overwhelm the few? Uncle Yuanshi must have miscalculated."

Chen Ku said as such.

Although he still addressed him as 'Uncle' in his words, his tone was opposed, unyielding, and without a trace of panic.

Hearing these words, the Three Pure Ones were stunned, full of confusion.

The myriad beings also stared at each other, not understanding why.

What does Chen Ku mean by this?!

Could it be that he still has some help capable of standing up to a sage?!

Amidst the myriad beings' doubts.

Chen Ku smiled meaningfully, and said no more.

Immediately, merely a strand of divine-sense transmission was released, faintly falling into the void.

This divine-sense transmission summoned precisely the Holy Person Nüwa who resides in the Great Primordial Heaven.

Previously, Nüwa asked Chen Ku to act, to heal Lu Ya, and thus she had already incurred a great favor.

Therefore, it comes in handy right now.

It can be said to be just right.

Indeed.

After a moment, only Nüwa's peerlessly graceful and exquisitely lovely figure was seen, coming from the Great Primordial Heaven and slowly descending into the scene.

Under the halo of immortal light, Nüwa wore a look of helplessness, even resentfully glancing at Chen Ku.

Obviously, Nüwa did not wish to be involved in this matter, to oppose the Three Pure Ones.

However, having promised as a sage, one cannot go back on one's word.

Therefore, Nüwa also had no choice but to come.

At this moment, Nüwa's sudden appearance also caused an uproar among the myriad beings.

"Hiss... Holy Person Nüwa? How did she also come?!"

"Could it be that Holy Person Nüwa has also taken a liking to that Kongdong Seal, wishing to contend for it?"

"If that is the case, then it would be a three-way struggle for the seal; this... is really becoming more and more lively."

The myriad beings discussed in an uproar, exclamations unceasing.

The fact that the Three Pure Ones and others are contending for it already shows the extraordinariness of the Kongdong Seal.

And through the previous words, the myriad beings also understand that the Kongdong Seal is the supreme treasure of humanity.

As Nüwa is the Holy Mother of humanity, her participation in the contention seems also reasonable.

The myriad beings being thus, the Three Pure Ones are also astonished and utterly perplexed.

"This... Is Junior Sister Nüwa really here to contend for the Kongdong Seal?"

"No, if she truly had intentions toward the Kongdong Seal, she ought to have appeared at the very moment the Lingbao Treasure emerged."

"Not good; if Junior Sister Nüwa also participates, today's affair would become even worse."

The Three Pure Ones whispered among themselves.

Laozi's face was grim.

Previously, Chen Ku's words, he could still forcibly refute.

But one must know, among humanity, Nüwa's status is supreme.

Even now, even Laozi falls somewhat short in comparison.

Therefore, if Nüwa wants the Kongdong Seal, she is even more justified than Laozi.

Just as the Three Pure Ones were whispering privately.

But on the other side, Nüwa appeared, silent, and walked straight to stand beside Chen Ku and Jieyin.

Only then did she slightly raise her gaze, looking toward the Three Pure Ones.

"Three Pure Ones, senior brothers, I hope today you senior brothers can relinquish the contention."

"Hand over that Kongdong Seal to Chen Ku, nephew, to take charge."

Upon these words being spoken.

All beings were instantly dumbfounded!

The Three Pure Ones also instantly went dumbfounded!

What the hell does that mean?!

Nüwa didn't come here this time to personally vie for the Kongtong Seal; she's here to assist Chen Ku, right?!

So what Chen Ku said is true—he actually summoned Nüwa as a helper?!

？？？？？

Whether it was the Three Pure Ones or countless mighty beings, they all stared dumbstruck, unable to understand why this was happening.

Or rather, when did Chen Ku and Nüwa's relationship become so close and intimate?

Laozi frowned tightly and asked in a deep voice:

"Nüwa junior sister, why is this so?!"

"You should know that back in the Zixiao Palace, we four were the personally transmitted disciples of the Dao Ancestor."

"That Jieyin and Zhunti are merely nominal disciples."

Laozi's words carried an obvious meaning.

Even if Nüwa wanted to intervene, she should be on our side.

How are we supposed to help Jieyin and Zhunti's side now?

Upon hearing that, Nüwa's expression remained calm and her tone stayed tranquil.

"I owe Chen Ku, my junior nephew, a favor."

"Today, to repay the karmic debt, I hope you, senior brother, will understand."

That's just how Nüwa is.

Even though she now stands opposed to the Three Pure Ones, her words remain gentle and polite.

Of course, if she really makes a move, she will naturally show no mercy.

Hearing Nüwa's words, all beings were even more shocked.

A favor?!

Chen Ku actually made even saints owe him a favor?!

"Hiss.... what exactly happened? How could a saint possibly owe Chen Ku a favor?!"

"Unbelievable, too unbelievable!"

"Just how many hidden tricks and methods does this brat Chen Ku still have?"

All beings gazed at Chen Ku with strange expressions.

Since Nüwa owes him a favor, she must have once asked Chen Ku to do something.

But no one can imagine what that could be?!

Nüwa also didn't elaborate, after all, the Demon Race's crown prince had been saved by Chen Ku.

If such news were to spread, it would undoubtedly be a massive shock—or blow—to the Demon Race.

This differed from the uproar among the beings.

In the arena, the Three Pure Ones instead fell into silence.

The three merely gave Chen Ku a dark look, then their expressions turned grim.

This time, it was their turn to feel uneasy.

Nüwa repaying her favor and settling the karmic debt, they also understood quite well.

But this way, Jieyin and Zhunti, together with Nüwa, also constitute three saints joining forces.

Moreover, as the first among the six saints to attain the Dao, Nüwa's merit in creating humanity is no less than that of the Three Pure Ones.

Thus, if they really came to blows, the outcome would be hard to predict.

"Elder brother, what are we to do?!"

"If we were to fight Nüwa and her allies, Chen Ku would likely take advantage and seize the Kongtong Seal."

Yuanshi said this with a solemn face.

He wasn't just worried about the outcome of the clash between the two sides' saints.

More importantly, once our three are restrained, Chen Ku would face no obstacle in seizing the Kongtong Seal—it would be easy as pie.

Upon hearing that, Laozi remained silent, his face torn with anguish.

However, Tongtian at the side twitched his expression at that moment.

Then he looked at Chen Ku with an eager gaze.

"If that's the case, even if we saints make a move, it would be hard to tell who's superior."

"Chen Ku, how about this..."

"I can seal my own saintly cultivation, suppressing it to the same level as yours."

"Then we'll have a match; the winner takes the Kongtong Seal—how about that?!"

Tongtian's sudden remark caught everyone off guard.

However, seeing Tongtian's eager, raring-to-go demeanor, the beings suddenly understood.

All right!

Tongtian was delighted at the prospect of the hunt.

Among the Three Pure Ones, he is most skilled in the art of slaughter, essentially the most warlike.

Moreover, back when the Three Pure Ones had not yet become saints, Chen Ku's combat prowess already left Tongtian astonished.

One could say that Tongtian has always harbored the desire to clash with Chen Ku and measure themselves against each other.

Today, however, he finally found the opportunity.

In fact, Tongtian now doesn't even care who gets the Kongtong Seal; he just wants to have a hearty bout with Chen Ku.

Therefore, as soon as he spoke of self-proclaiming the cultivation of a Saint, his words suppressed the realm.

All beings were quite interested.

But as soon as Tongtian's voice fell,

Yuanshi, however, furrowed his brow and spoke in a deep voice:

"Third brother, do not act impulsively!"

"That Chen Ku is too strong; if you were to self-proclaim the cultivation of a Saint..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

But the implication of his words was precisely concern for Tongtian.

With Saint-level cultivation, battling non-Saints is like crushing ants—undoubtedly an overwhelming domination.

But if they were at the same realm, in Yuanshi's view, Tongtian would actually be the one extremely likely to lose.

Fortunately, his voice was extremely low; otherwise, if these words got out, all beings would surely be shocked enough to drop their jaws.

As for Chen Ku,

His eyes lit up, very interested.

Tongtian wanted to test his own strength; likewise, Chen Ku also wanted to see, if a Saint had the same cultivation as himself, who would be stronger?

"Hehe, good..."

Chen Ku, without hesitation, nodded and immediately agreed.

But as soon as his words left his mouth,

Suddenly, Laozi beside him interrupted:

"No!"