Chapter 376

Chen Ku's voice temporarily fell.

In the field, it was a deathly silence.

Countless living beings were thoughtful, silent.

But a moment later, they couldn't help but nod one after another.

It makes sense!

What Chen Ku said really makes sense!

The actions of Ao Zhan and the others in the past seemed brave and fierce, and standing up for the Human Race was an act of great righteousness.

But today, Chen Ku could be said to have awakened the dreamer with one word.

After careful consideration, it was indeed full of loopholes.

It could even be said to be full of crises and dangers.

"Senior Chen Ku's consideration is comprehensive, not something we can reach!"

"Senior Chen Ku's words seem cold and heartless, but in reality, they are thinking of the safety of the Dragon Race living beings."

"This... we were ultimately protecting the Human Race, why is Senior Chen Ku angry?!"

Everyone whispered and discussed.

Without a doubt, the last sentence came from the mouths of the Dragon Race living beings.

After all, they were born from the Dragon Race and still had some innate pride.

Therefore, they seemed somewhat unconvinced by Chen Ku's admonition.

Of course, the biggest reason why the Dragon Race living beings were like this was that they were still safe and sound, right?!

Therefore, a few people couldn't help but secretly complain, thinking whether Chen Ku was making too much of a fuss.

Just as such thoughts arose in their hearts, they heard Chen Ku continue:

"As the saying goes, pulling one hair affects the whole body."

"If it were just the death of a few living beings, perhaps it wouldn't be strange."

"But your Dragon Race's actions back then already caused the Saints to enter the field before it could be calmed."

"If one were not careful, it could very likely trigger a huge conflict between the Buddhist Sect and the Wu Clan, thereby erupting into a world-shaking war."

"May I ask, can your Dragon Race bear such responsibility?!"

These few sentences came out.

Instantly, the Dragon Race living beings who were somewhat dissatisfied were stunned.

Immediately following, a deep chill rushed directly to their crowns.

A war between the Buddhist Sect and the Wu Clan?!

Just thinking about that consequence was already more than they could bear.

That's right!

What they thought before was ultimately too simple.

Thinking that clashing head-on with the Wu Clan was peerlessly domineering.

Little did they know that such an action could very likely trigger world-shaking consequences.

It is no exaggeration to say that being able to stand here right now and listen to Chen Ku preach was already a great opportunity and fortune.

If it were really as Chen Ku said, and they became the "culprits" who provoked the war between the Buddhist Sect and the Wu Clan, then the entire Dragon Race might suffer because of it.

Terror!

Lingering fear!

Such emotions surged in the hearts of the few Dragon Race members, making them no longer have any unconvinced expressions.

Replacing them was only deep admiration and reverence.

Clearly, these few words from Chen Ku had already worn away most of the original sharpness and pride of these "Dragon Third Generation."

Watching this scene, Chen Ku nodded with satisfaction.

He also knew that the Dragon Race's starting point was ultimately kind, so he didn't say much more.

However, Chen Ku also knew that among the countless living beings present, seven or eight out of ten, or even more, had the same thoughts.

Even some living beings, relying on the name of joining the Buddhist Sect, were even more arrogant and unruly than before.

If they were not guided, who knows what bigger trouble they would cause in the future.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Ku continued:

"Preaching and teaching is certainly important!"

"But before that, I will first tell you some ways of dealing with the world."

"This will also be the foundation for you to walk in the world and preserve yourself."

Chen Ku's words made all living beings stunned, somewhat surprised.

Well!

Is Senior Chen Ku not talking about the way of cultivation, but turning to teach life experience instead?!

If it were anyone else, it would have long since invited a burst of sneers, or even extreme disdain.

However, Chen Ku was able to cultivate to this point, and the prestige he possessed could be called unique throughout the ages.

Even if it was just teaching so-called "life experience," everyone was full of curiosity and yearning.

In the vast Buddhist Sect, no one questioned it.

Chen Ku ignored the crowd's reaction.

Thinking for a moment, he suddenly asked.

"Suppose... if an innate supreme treasure were to appear now, what should be done?!"

These words immediately caused everyone to reveal a thoughtful look.

Most people had bright eyes, full of covetousness.

An innate supreme treasure?!

Let alone for ordinary living beings, even in the eyes of Maitreya, Dashizhi, and others, that was a heaven-defying opportunity they didn't even dare to think about.

Without a doubt, they were all extremely moved.

And just at this moment, Vipashyin looked at Chen Ku with an "ingratiating" look.

"Hehe... if an innate supreme treasure appears, then I will naturally take it."

"And then... offer it to Teacher Chen Ku!"

Not bad!

Although Vipashyin was also a second-generation disciple in the Buddhist Sect, at this time he called Chen Ku "Teacher."

After all, as the saying goes, those who are accomplished are teachers.

What's more, today Chen Ku was essentially acting on behalf of Jieyin, Zhunti, and others to preach to the crowd.

Such grace had already exceeded the responsibility of being a senior brother.

Calling him Teacher was only natural.

And hearing his words, the crowd present suddenly erupted into an uproar.

Offer it to Chen Ku?!

Numb!

Isn't this the standard answer?!

If it were anyone else, hearing such an answer, wouldn't they be full of joy and favor Vipashyin even more?!

Even Xuanjian couldn't help but curl his lips.

In the way of flattery, there really are experts.

Didn't this snatch the lines that originally belonged to him?!

Without exception, everyone thought that Vipashyin's answer would definitely win Chen Ku's favor.

Who knew.

Hearing such an answer, "Little Chen Ku" had no joy at all.

On the contrary, his face was cold and solemn.

Without wasting words, he directly sacrificed the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler, and then slapped Vipashyin's palm with it.

Such an action, anyone could see, this was a teacher teaching a student who answered wrongly.

For a time, everyone was confused.

Why is this?!

Vipashyin's answer was clearly "flawless."

Why didn't he get any praise, but was punished by Chen Ku instead?!

Even Vipashyin himself was full of confusion, looking at Chen Ku with slight grievance.

Only hearing Chen Ku say faintly:

"Do you think that by saying this, I will be happy?!"

"But you don't think that once an innate supreme treasure appears, even Saints will not hesitate to enter the field and participate in the competition."

"And you are only at the cultivation level of a Taiyi Golden Immortal; if you dare to covet it, you will surely be ruthlessly killed."

As soon as these words were spoken.

The crowd, who were originally confused, suddenly realized.

So that's how it is!

That's right!

Earlier, they only heard the four words "innate supreme treasure" and were moved in their hearts, unable to resist such a huge temptation.

But they didn't realize that it was such a world-shaking opportunity, how could they dare to covet it?!

Everyone knows the principle that an innocent man is guilty of his own treasure.

Not to mention, with their cultivation level of Taiyi Golden Immortal or even lower, as long as they dared to participate in the competition, I'm afraid just a ripple from a strong person's action would be enough to crush them completely.

In other words, no matter how great the temptation, one cannot let it cloud one's reason.

This is what Chen Ku wanted to teach them.

After a long silence, Yinglong suddenly spoke softly:

"Does Senior Chen Ku mean... if we encounter an opportunity beyond our own ability?"

"Then we should not linger, but keep a respectful distance?!"

Yinglong's words carried a sense of probing inquiry.

Hearing this, Chen Ku raised his eyebrows.

Afterwards, he immediately cast a look of "the child is teachable."

He nodded and continued:

"That's right!"

"Even if the supreme treasure is right before your eyes, if your strength is insufficient, you should immediately turn and run, without the slightest hesitation."

"Moreover, the more amazing the opportunity, the faster you should run."

Chen Ku said it as a matter of course.

However, everyone present was completely dumbfounded.

Good fellow!

I just called out good fellow!

This kind of statement is really the first time everyone has heard it.

One must know that the path of cultivation is a path of struggle full of dangers.

Anyone, in the initial teaching of cultivation, perhaps it is just one word.

That is: Struggle!

After all, in the Primordial World, how many cultivators are there?!

In comparison, cultivation resources are simply not enough for everyone to become a strong person who looks down on the ages.

This makes it necessary to struggle; only by striving for more cultivation resources can one have the qualification to become more powerful.

But today, what Chen Ku said could be said to have overturned everyone's cognition.

Facing a world-shaking opportunity, not only can one not struggle, but one must keep a respectful distance?!

This...

For a time, everyone couldn't react, their eyes empty, stunned.

Chen Ku didn't care.

He knew that for Primordial cultivators who were already accustomed to "everything is to be struggled for," it was indeed difficult to thoroughly change their long-standing cognition.

After a pause, he asked another question.

"Let's assume another situation!"

"If suddenly one day, a strange fellow daoist invites you to explore a hidden formation together."

"How should you deal with it?!"

This question also woke everyone up from their previous shock, and they continued to ponder.

Not only that, everyone began to lower their voices and discuss among themselves.

"A strange fellow daoist invites? That is looking up to us, how can we refuse?!"

"Exactly, exactly, since the other party can invite us, they must be a kind person."

"If we refuse, wouldn't we be ignorant of what is good for us?!"

"Being able to explore the formation and having helpers, isn't this killing two birds with one stone?!"

Everyone discussed, speaking one after another.

In fact, Chen Ku asking this was naturally not without reason.

What he thought of was Yang Mei's seemingly kind invitation back then.

Therefore, hearing everyone's "innocent" words, Chen Ku couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

These living beings really don't know the dangers of the Primordial World.

Below, Kasyapa was silent, but he also saw that Chen Ku seemed dissatisfied.

Could it be that the crowd's thoughts were not the answer Senior Brother Chen Ku wanted?!

Thinking of this, Kasyapa said tentatively:

"In my opinion......"

"In this matter, we should invite the other party into the cave to avoid enmity."

"And then, politely decline......"

Hearing this.

"Little Chen Ku," who was originally somewhat disappointed, suddenly had bright eyes and looked at Kasyapa with satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad!"

"As the saying goes, people's hearts are sinister; those who are not familiar cannot be trusted, and one must be on guard against others......"

"Otherwise, I'm afraid you will fall into the trap set by the other party without knowing it."

Chen Ku finally spoke.

Hearing that he was recognized, Kasyapa was full of joy.

Being able to gain Chen Ku's appreciation now was even more exciting to everyone than gaining the appreciation of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Two questions in a row, and no one got the point.

Instantly, everyone's expressions became even stranger, indescribable.

On the side, Dashizhi couldn't help but mutter in a low voice:

"What Senior Brother Chen Ku said is truly unprecedented."

"If that's the case, wouldn't we have to be tied hand and foot everywhere, not daring to do anything?!"

Dashizhi's words were almost equivalent to complaining to Chen Ku to his face.

But in reality, this was also what everyone was thinking.

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but nod secretly.

Not bad!

According to what Chen Ku said, great opportunities cannot be struggled for, and one must be on guard against others in every way.

Wouldn't this mean being careful everywhere and being timid?!

Everyone looked at Chen Ku implicitly, waiting for the latter to continue.

And Chen Ku at this time naturally had already heard Dashizhi's words and seen the crowd's reaction.

However, he didn't care, and he wouldn't be angry because of it.

Seeing that what he said had already entered everyone's hearts.

Chen Ku also knew that today's lecture was not a waste of effort.

Finally, he said as if summarizing:

"I tell you these things, naturally not to make you timid and not dare to do anything."

"But to make one point clear: in the Primordial World, strength is respected, and the way of survival is the most important."

"Not being greedy for treasures can avoid the disasters brought by insufficient strength."

"Not trusting strange cultivators easily can avoid the disaster of being secretly calculated."

"Finally, not acting blindly and impulsively can also avoid the disaster of disparity in strength."

"This is the true meaning of the three words: Courage, Greed, and Trust!"

Courage!

Greed!

Trust!

The short three words, at this time, were like streaks of thunder, thoroughly exploding in everyone's hearts.

They contained Chen Ku's Great Dao power, making everyone able to question their own Dao hearts.

Moreover, from beginning to end, every word of Chen Ku could be said to be well-founded.

Even if everyone still had doubts, they didn't question it at this time.

On the contrary, everyone lowered their eyes, their expressions solemn, falling into deep thought.

They were reflecting on every word and action of their own in the past.

And the deeper they thought, the more solemn their eyes became.......