Chapter 30

Chen Ku's words left Jieyin greatly surprised.

But in the blink of an eye he reacted, looking at Chen Ku with overjoyed surprise.

"Haha, my disciple's words are not bad!"

"How could I not have thought of that?!"

In fact, being in the sage's dojo, Jieyin and Zhunti unconsciously restrained themselves a bit.

That is why they did not initially think the Treasure-Splitting Rock could be taken away.

On the contrary, Chen Ku had no reservations at all, which is why his single remark awakened the dreamers.

Saying this, Jieyin immediately acted, invoking the Buddha-Realm Great Divine Ability in his palm.

With his quasi-sage cultivation, displaying such divine ability is naturally beyond Chen Ku's comparison.

In an instant, above the high heavens, a colossal palm of law condensed, within which the vast Buddha light illuminated billions of miles of the Chaos Universe.

The murmuring of myriad Buddha sons echoed even more through the high heavens, causing all the great powers to change expression and secretly gasp.

You may say Jieyin and Zhunti are shameless, but you cannot say their strength is insufficient.

This sentence flashed again in everyone's mind, and their faces inevitably grew more solemn.

Under this great divine ability, the Treasure-Splitting Rock, which was originally as vast as a heavenly chasm, shrank inch by inch.

Soon it became palm-sized, rose into the air, and landed in Jieyin's hand.

Feeling the astonishing surge of qi within the Treasure-Splitting Rock, Jieyin became even more delighted.

"Marvelous... marvelous......"

"Fortunately my disciple reminded me; otherwise I would truly have missed this great opportunity!"

By this time, everyone finally understood that Jieyin's move was actually to directly take away the Treasure-Splitting Rock!

This damn...

The great powers couldn't help but show sneering expressions, whispering among themselves.

"Hmph, these two from the West are still so shameless."

"Wherever they pass, not a blade of grass grows!"

"Heh, it seems the West is indeed poor; Jieyin and Zhunti will stop at nothing for an opportunity."

"Not bad, not bad—even a broken stone for placing spiritual treasures is regarded as a treasure; truly laughable."

"If the beam is not straight, the rafters will be crooked; having taken Jieyin as master, that little brat Chen Ku has also learned deceit to the extreme, stopping at nothing."

The crowd discussed heatedly, barely concealing the contempt in their eyes.

In their view, Jieyin's action seemed like he had gone mad from poverty.

The Treasure-Splitting Rock had never shown any might, so everyone naturally assumed it must not be anything good.

Some great powers looked at Chen Ku with regretful eyes.

This brat, having become Jieyin's disciple, shares the same nature as Jieyin and Zhunti; he is essentially ruined.

Of course, some great powerhouses showed expressions of uncertain surprise.

"Eh? Those two, Jieyin and Zhunti, have always been the type who won't get up early without profit."

"Could it be that the Treasure-Splitting Rock has some wonderful use we haven't seen through?"

"Or perhaps it let Jieyin pick up a bargain?"

Such speculative voices were never absent.

But even if someone realized something was off, Jieyin already had it in hand, so they could do nothing about it.

Chen Ku took in everyone's expressions, and clearly sensed the discussion.

But he was not angry; merely the corner of his mouth curled into an inscrutable smile.

These great powers before him thought themselves clever, unaware that what they missed was the greatest opportunity.

However, at this moment the Three Pure Ones, Nüwa, and others had solemn expressions, gazing toward Jieyin and the three with deep meaning.

"Too bad... it was taken first by that Jieyin and Zhunti."

Yuanshi sighed regretfully and spoke in a low voice.

The gaze of the Three Pure Ones and the like is naturally not comparable to that of ordinary great powers.

They were absolutely certain the Treasure-Splitting Rock was definitely a top-tier treasure hard to come by.

Leaving aside other aspects, merely the myriad restrictive powers it released, suppressing the countless spiritual treasures before, already shows a glimpse.

According to Yuanshi's thinking, even if this item hasn't reached the level of a Primordial Supreme Treasure, it should at least be of supreme-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasure.

But before this, nobody had Chen Ku's unconventional thinking, which is why they failed to realize this aspect!

Yuanshi's heart also similarly intended to take the Treasure-Splitting Rock into his hand.

But he didn't expect that before he could act, Jieyin's move was faster.

Moreover, Yuanshi unintentionally glanced toward the direction of Zixiao Palace.

At that moment, there was no aura emanating from there.

Even until Jieyin completely stored the Treasure-Splitting Rock away, cutting off its aura, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not say much more.

This undoubtedly shows that Dao Ancestor Hongjun tacitly approved the matter, and the Treasure-Splitting Rock itself was precisely a portion to be divided among everyone.

In other words, rather than saying Chen Ku is quick-witted and fast-reacting, it's more accurate to say he guessed correctly the thoughts of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

To the side, Taishang's eyes were calm and profoundly deep; as his gaze opened and closed, a flow of Taiji Dao intent seemed to circulate.

"That brat, he's actually quite extraordinary!"

"Looks like the West has indeed picked up a good seedling."

In the course of speaking, Taishang's gaze fell upon Chen Ku.

The latter, as a junior, could react more swiftly than many of the great powers present, realizing the extraordinariness of the Treasure-Splitting Rock.

Moreover, from beginning to end, although Chen Ku did not act brazenly, he rather showed a shameless appearance of only knowing how to file a complaint.

But the Supreme still could faintly sense that Chen Ku's body harbored an extremely majestic and extraordinary aura.

This kid is absolutely not as simple as he appears on the surface.

This made the Supreme unable to help but pay him more attention!

Such a disciple, even if he were to apprentice under the Three Pure Ones, would be absolutely sufficient.

As the words fell, Tongtian beside him also nodded and said in a low voice:

"That kid possesses a kind of mysterious qi mechanism that even I find hard to describe."

While speaking, Tongtian's face showed a thoughtful expression, his brows furrowed tightly.

However, it could be seen that his eyes also held a hint of appreciation.

Among the Three Pure Ones, both individuals showed concern for Chen Ku, even praise.

Only Yuanshi merely glanced coldly, let out an inexplicable cold snort, and did not speak a word.

In his view, Chen Ku's conduct was like that of Jieyin and Zhunti—thick-skinned and shameless, naturally unworthy of entering Yuanshi's Dharma Eye.

Just as everyone reacted differently.

In the Purple Cloud Palace, suddenly another grand immortal sound transmitted.

"The distribution of treasures has ended!"

"You all, return to the Purple Cloud Palace!"

Without a doubt, this was clearly the Dao Ancestor Hongjun having sensed that the external distribution of treasures was complete, and once again transmitting via the Great Dao.

Hearing this, the myriad great powers all changed their expressions dramatically.

The Dao Ancestor Hongjun first bestowed treasures, and now he summons everyone back—could it be that there is still some great opportunity?!

After all, with the Splitting Treasure Rock's distribution of treasures preceding, it is only natural for them to think this way.

Upon this thought, everyone hurriedly set off, returning to the Purple Cloud Palace.

The Three Pure Ones, Nüwa, and Jieyin and Zhunti all moved with extreme speed, as if fearing they would miss the great opportunity.

However, strangely, Chen Ku, who had been the fastest to rush ahead earlier, now showed no urgency.

He merely blinked slightly, then glanced toward the Purple Cloud Palace as if lost in thought.

Then he broke into a knowing smile, as if he had already foreseen what was about to happen.

This left Haotian and Yaochi somewhat puzzled.

Immediately, Yaochi further discovered that Chen Ku was coming toward her direction.

Upon arriving before Yaochi, Chen Ku gave a slight smile and spoke:

"Hehe, I could have today's gains—I should thank Junior Sister Yaochi."

Upon hearing this, Yaochi's expression froze, and she felt greatly surprised!