Chapter 380: Another Lesson, the Golden-Winged Great Peng in Disarray in the Wind!

Not bad!

The one descending now is exactly the Black Dragon.

Being Chen Ku's mount, it now also boasts a respectable status within the Western Buddhist Sect.

More importantly, it is precisely because it has risen within the Buddhist Sect.

Therefore, its mixed-blood aberrant dragon lineage has long been diluted away.

Even Ao Li and Ao Zhan, descendants of the Four Sea Dragon Kings and pure-blooded true dragons, show nothing but reverence when facing the Black Dragon.

Furthermore, when Little Chen Ku previously gave his lecture, the Black Dragon was in closed-door cultivation, so it didn't manage to attend.

This is why they wondered why Ao Li and the others behaved so.

Next, Ao Li and the others began to explain.

"Report to Senior Black Dragon, we previously listened to Senior Chen Ku's lecture."

"What he taught was not any profound Buddhist doctrine or great supernatural arts, etc."

"But rather, various experiences of evasion and self-preservation."

Ao Li's expression was strange.

Afterward, they fully reported to the Black Dragon all the previous Q&A content with Chen Ku.

Initially, upon hearing that Ao Li and the others had listened to Chen Ku's lecture, the Black Dragon looked relieved, thinking it was a great opportunity for them.

However, the more they listened, the Black Dragon also sensed something was off.

The way of steadiness?!

This... he has followed Chen Ku for endless ages and has never heard of such a thing.

Especially, according to Ao Li and the others, even when facing someone with lower cultivation, one must consider many things and prepare backup plans?!

This damn... could it really be what Chen Ku said?!

In the Black Dragon's memory, Chen Ku is a decisive killer, his methods shocking the world.

His bold, overbearing demeanor has been unmatched throughout the ages.

How could such a person be so hesitant and overly cautious?!

"No nonsense!"

"Are these words really what our lord said?!"

The Black Dragon was half-believing, half-doubting, gazing at Ao Li and the others with suspicion.

Upon hearing this, Ao Li and the others immediately nodded heavily.

"Every word we speak is true; we dare not lie!"

"Exactly, exactly, we even got punished by Senior Chen Ku's ruler for this."

"If Senior Black Dragon doesn't believe us, one look will tell!"

Several people immediately declared their stance.

While speaking, they also extended a hand whose palm was still bright red, letting the Black Dragon inspect it.

Seeing this, the Black Dragon's mouth corner twitched slightly.

If that's the case, it's actually true?!

Numb!

Why would our master teach everyone such a life-preserving method?!

The Black Dragon felt greatly puzzled.

However, despite being full of doubt,

But after a moment, he reacted and still solemnly looked at Ao Li and the others, instructing:

"No matter what, our lord Chen Ku is a cultivation genius unparalleled throughout the ages."

"Every word he says must be kept in mind; you must not overlook it."

"Given time, perhaps you will then grasp its profound meaning."

The Black Dragon's expression became solemn.

This is his trust and reverence for Chen Ku.

Even if he doesn't understand the reason, he is absolutely certain that since Chen Ku said so, there must be his consideration and intent.

Seeing the Black Dragon's solemn instruction, Ao Li and the others also dared not be negligent.

Several people immediately straightened up and bowed in assent.

After all, even the Black Dragon senior of their own clan holds Chen Ku in such respect and admiration.

What right do they have to question Chen Ku?!

On the other side!

The Golden-Winged Great Peng, Kong Xuan, and the Iron-Eating Beast, etc., also secretly gathered together.

"Mmm... the stronger Senior Chen Ku gets, the smaller his courage becomes?!"

"I've never even heard of such... an alternative lecture before."

The Iron-Eating Beast has not yet transformed into human form, still appearing as a lovable, clumsy giant beast.

In speaking, they are also blunt and outspoken, thus making such a complaint.

Just as the words fell, the Golden-Winged Great Peng beside them hurriedly spoke:

"Shh... be quiet!"

"Senior Chen Ku, how could we dare to recklessly discuss him?!"

The Golden-Winged Great Peng wore a look of lingering fear.

While speaking, they were also fully vigilant, scanning their surroundings.

It seemed to fear that the Measuring Heaven Ruler, shining with cold light, would fall again from the high heavens.

After all, his palm still faintly ached at this moment.

However, although that was the case, the Golden-winged Great Peng's eyes also bore an unshakable look of doubt.

He likewise did not understand what Chen Ku's intention was in teaching the Dao in this way.

Only Kong Xuan, standing to the side, showed a look of thoughtful contemplation.

"Senior Chen Ku's preaching seems.... to be teaching according to aptitude?!"

For some unknown reason, such a thought inexplicably arose in Kong Xuan's mind.

The Golden-winged Great Peng, the Iron-eating Beast, and the others perhaps had not noticed the mystery.

However, Kong Xuan keenly noticed it.

Previously, Chen Ku had asked different beings questions, wanting to obtain answers that were not entirely the same.

Such an approach was not about imparting the fixed Buddhist teachings in their entirety to each person.

But rather to formulate a cultivation method for each being according to their individual differences?!

As soon as this thought arose, Kong Xuan's scalp instantly went numb.

This.... this is too astonishing!

Know that, for all sage traditions, they uphold an unchanging doctrine, passed down without cease, endlessly flowing.

For example, Laozi's Ren Sect specializes in the path of alchemy.

The Sect of Enlightenment's Yuanshi specializes in the path of artifact forging.

And Tongtian's Jie Sect takes the sword path as its main focus.

Within these three great Dao traditions, regardless of disciples' talents or foundations, without exception, they all inherit the Great Dao laws cultivated by the Three Pure Ones.

But Chen Ku, however, wants every being within the Buddhist Sect to cultivate their own unique radiance?!

This is simply a conception of "myriad paths blossoming together".

Even sages would not dare to have such astonishing boldness.

Of course, for now this is merely Kong Xuan's speculation.

After a long while, he gathered his thoughts.

"How exactly it will be, let's see tomorrow's lesson."

Kong Xuan thought thus.

Teaching and preaching the Dao are naturally not accomplished in a single day.

Therefore, it will continue tomorrow as well.

Immediately, he also looked toward the Golden-winged Great Peng and said with deep meaning:

"Tomorrow's lesson, one should listen attentively."

"If Senior Chen Ku asks a question, one should also carefully consider before answering."

Kong Xuan also considered this a reminder to the Golden-winged Great Peng.

After all, the two share the same origin, and he is also the elder brother of the Golden-winged Great Peng.

One day passed, but for the primordial cultivators, it was merely a fleeting moment.

The second day, the lesson continued.

Little Chen Ku remained seated cross-legged in the void, looking down upon the crowd before him.

He first immediately questioned the beings before him, having them review what was spoken yesterday.

Fortunately, the ones questioned by Chen Ku eloquently explained "courage, greed, trust," and the steady path, etc.

Little Chen Ku was quite satisfied and nodded.

Immediately, only then did the new lesson begin.

And it seemed to be done to verify Kong Xuan's reminder.

This time, Chen Ku's gaze swept around for a moment.

Not long after, his gaze then fell upon the Golden-winged Great Peng.

"Hehe, Golden-winged Great Peng!"

Upon hearing his name mentioned, the Golden-winged Great Peng immediately straightened his expression, sat upright, and dared not let his mind wander the slightest.

Yet he heard Chen Ku speak softly and ask:

"Suppose you, while outside the East Sea, happen to encounter a group of Taiyi Golden Immortal dragons blocking the road, seeking to avenge their grudge of being eaten by you."

"How would you respond?!"

Upon these words, Ao Li, Ao Zhan, Ying Long, and the other dragons suddenly had strange expressions.

Nothing else!

As Chen Ku said, this Golden-winged Great Peng is extremely ferocious.

Before initially joining the Buddhist Sect, he indeed fed on dragon-kind beings.

Faced with such an existence, and with Chen Ku stating it so plainly, naturally some dragon-kind felt embarrassed.

However, now is not the time to dwell on these matters.

Now that everyone is together in the Buddhist Sect, the former grudges have long been settled.

Everyone's gaze gathered on the Golden-winged Great Peng, wanting to see what answer he would give.

Now speaking of the Golden-winged Great Peng.

Although facing Chen Ku's question, he showed no sign of panic.

Fortunately, Kong Xuan's elder brother had given a reminder yesterday.

Moreover, after undergoing yesterday's baptism of the "steady path," such a question is not difficult.

The Golden-winged Great Peng appeared self-assured and responded confidently:

"Hehe, reporting to Senior Chen Ku!"

"My cultivation is still insufficient; I only stay in seclusion on Mount Sumeru to improve, and will not go beyond the Eastern Sea."

The Golden-winged Great Peng smiled calmly.

Don't worry about any problems.

Just playing it safe is never wrong!

Wrong!

According to Senior Chen Ku's words, this is called... steady!

Who would have thought, as soon as the Golden-winged Great Peng finished speaking,

Whoosh... slap!

Everyone was no longer unfamiliar with that sound.

Sure enough, the Hongmeng Heaven-Measuring Ruler flashed and vanished instantly.

And in the next moment, the Golden-winged Great Peng was already covering his reddened palm, his face full of pain.

Everyone secretly held back their laughter.

Indeed.

You can never guess Senior Chen Ku's thoughts.

However calm the Golden-winged Great Peng had been before, he is now that embarrassed.

And the Golden-winged Great Peng, full of doubt, asked:

"Senior Chen Ku, I feel my answer is fine, there is no problem."

"Yesterday, Senior Chen Ku also said, hold the territory, do not cross borders for profit!"

"I... why am I being punished?!"

The Golden-winged Great Peng is not disrespecting Senior Chen Ku.

But this ruler... the punishment is truly unjust; he wants to know why.

Little Chen Ku glanced at the Golden-winged Great Peng, then spoke in a low voice:

"Since you have taken the form of the Golden-winged Great Peng, you are naturally inclined to eat dragons."

"Moreover, you cultivate the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art, which by nature makes you fearless."

"If you retreat like this, would it not go against your nature? Would it not be contrary to your Dao-heart?!"

Chen Ku directly revealed the Golden-winged Great Peng's trump card and methods.

He not only eats dragons, but is extraordinarily ferocious.

More importantly, back then it was precisely because his background was exceptional that he was considered.

Therefore, Chen Ku also transmitted this top-tier technique, the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art, to the Golden-winged Great Peng to aid his cultivation.

This has made the current Golden-winged Great Peng far surpass ordinary cultivators of the same realm.

Even within the entire Buddhist Sect, he is far from being an obscure nobody.

Upon saying that,

the Golden-winged Great Peng was instantly left speechless.

The reason is simple!

Chen Ku's words were truly pearls of wisdom, striking straight at the Golden-winged Great Peng's heart.

He is born ferocious, fearless and undaunted.

If one follows the Golden-winged Great Peng's true heart, naturally there would be no intention to retreat.

Even if faced with a group of dragons, he could still sweep aside everything and crush his opponents.

But considering the various lessons from yesterday, he reluctantly said those words, 'I only stay in seclusion on Mount Sumeru.'

Who would have thought, in just a moment, Chen Ku exposed it.

Upon further thought, the Golden-winged Great Peng felt, perhaps he had retreated too much?!

Feeling Chen Ku's gaze, he again tentatively said:

"Then... I should value harmony with the dragon clan?"

As soon as the words fell,

Slap!

Another ruler fell down.

"Since the opponent has come seeking revenge, full of hatred, how can we talk about valuing harmony?!"

Chen Ku replied in this way.

The Golden-winged Great Peng was again speechless.

"Well... if I encounter those dragon clans, I'll just flee quickly, that's all."

The Golden-winged Great Peng gave three answers in a row.

However, as soon as this answer left his mouth,

Not to mention Chen Ku, Kong Xuan beside him covered his forehead in helplessness and sighed inwardly.

Even Kong Xuan slightly turned his head away, as if he could no longer bear to watch.

Sure enough!

Without a doubt, Chen Ku struck down another ruler.

By now, both palms of the Golden-winged Great Peng were completely red.

Obviously, Chen Ku was not satisfied with any of the Golden-winged Great Peng's three answers.

The Golden-winged Great Peng was about to cry.

Fuck!

Yesterday's problem wasn't that hard either.

How come the standard answer for others becomes wildly wrong when I say it?!

Fortunately, Chen Ku finally stopped obsessing over this problem.

But right after, he uttered another soul‑searching question.

"I ask you again!"

"If a primordial treasure appears, how should you respond?!"

Upon hearing this question, the Golden-winged Great Peng froze for a moment.

Then he began to feel doubtful and uneasy.

A primordial treasure appearing?!

This question... wasn't it already asked yesterday?

Moreover, it's word for word the same.

The Golden-winged Great Peng hurriedly recalled everything from yesterday.

Yesterday......

What Senior Chen Ku said seemed to be that the primordial treasure is the root of chaos, and those lacking strength who rashly vie for it will surely be struck down, right?!

This time... surely it won't be wrong again, right?!

The Golden-winged Great Peng immediately replied, trembling with fear:

"Such... a treasure not to be greedy for should be kept far from mighty beings and sages, lest it draw fire upon oneself."

The words fell.

Kashyapa, Mahasthamaprapta, and the others nodded silently.

Exactly!

This, too, matches word for word what Senior Chen Ku said yesterday.

One could say even copying the answer couldn't be this standard.

Senior Chen Ku (senior brother), surely you have nothing left to say, right?!

But the next second, everyone's jaws dropped again.

Smack!

"Wrong!"

As the Primordial Heaven‑measuring Ruler fell once more, Chen Ku gave the same reply.

"Primordial treasures are exceedingly precious; not even the goddess Nüwa has ever mastered one."

"Anyone cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mystic Technique should strive to seize it; how can they just turn away?!"

????

Everyone present was dumbstruck, completely stunned.

Numb!

Totally numb!

How is this completely different from what Senior Chen Ku said yesterday?!

The Golden-winged Great Peng looked utterly bewildered.

I'm wrong again?!

This fucking... oh my god!

With the same problem, no matter how I answer, it's wrong.

In an instant, the Golden-winged Great Peng couldn't help but suspect that Senior Chen Ku was deliberately targeting him with this question.

Everyone stared at each other, only he stood alone, bewildered in the wind.