Chapter 9: Struggle for the Four Banana Fans, Minghe Laozu Appears!

The three people present were all dazed and completely dumbfounded!

Good fellow!

This kid, even my catchphrase is being snatched away?

Zhunti thought, laughing and crying at the same time.

However, upon second thought, Chen Ku's words were truly timely.

It saves me from having to speak, and I can naturally wait here for the banana tree to mature.

Moreover, even if the Supreme was displeased, facing this junior Chen Ku, he ultimately couldn't lash out.

And the Supreme's expression was gloomy.

It's confirmed!

This Chen Ku is indeed a close disciple of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Even as a nominal disciple, one couldn't learn such essence.

He secretly complained, but he also couldn't be bothered to argue with Chen Ku; the Supreme simply turned his eyes to his nose, his nose to his heart, and ignored him outright.

After all, relying on his status as the leader of the Three Pure Ones and a senior disciple of the Mystic Gate.

Even if Jieyin and Zhunti and the others were shameless, would they really dare to drive me away directly?!

For a moment, the atmosphere on site became rather subtle.

And this situation didn't last long.

At a certain moment, an abrupt change occurred!

Boom!

Only see the banana tree suddenly tremble, celestial sounds rustling, profoundly mysterious.

Immediately, spiritual light swayed, auspicious colors burst forth, and divine radiance poured down from the sky.

In an instant, everyone present showed a look of joy.

"Matured!"

Not bad!

This is exactly the symbol of the banana tree's maturation.

The three quasi-sages also almost instantly fixed their gaze on the four most miraculous leaves on the tree.

Earth, water, fire, wind—four strands of primordial gang qi converged, each enveloping one leaf.

Infinite rays of light shone forth, even more brilliant and unmatched, dazzling to the extreme.

Know this: when Pangu first opened heaven and earth, it was by calming earth, water, fire, and wind that the primordial world truly took shape and stabilized.

Thus, these four elements can truly be called the opening-heaven elements, and they are the most fundamental power in constructing the primordial world.

One can imagine how extraordinarily miraculous those four banana leaves are.

Watching this, Chen Ku's heart surged and his thoughts churned.

"Does the gathering of the four opening-heaven elements mean that the four banana fans will appear in the future?"

"The rumors… are indeed true."

Chen Ku thought of more information.

It is said that the four leaves borne by the innate banana tree will later become the four renowned banana fans that shake the world.

The first, gathering the earth element, is the Earth Banana Fan—it can move mountains and overturn ridges with ease, even alter the flow of ley lines, forming deadly feng shui formations, and so on.

However, this Earth Banana Fan exists only in legend; no one knows its whereabouts.

The second is the Water Banana Fan, capable of summoning wind and rain, stirring the waters of the four seas, its power immeasurable, and its location unknown as well.

The third is the Fire Banana Fan, able to burn the heavens and boil the seas, possessing control over fire.

The last is the Wind Banana Fan; a single wave can blow a person 108,000 li away, and only those of great cultivation can withstand it.

Yet it is said that this Wind Banana Fan ought to fall into the hands of Minghe Laozu, who then gave it to Princess Iron Fan.

In later ages, during the Journey to the West Great Calamity, this item also displayed great divine might, and was celebrated by all beings for endless ages.

The four banana fans each have a different aura, yet all radiate mighty spiritual light that captivates the heart and soul.

Thinking of this, Chen Ku's heart stirred.

That's it!

Since these four banana fans are destined to include a share for Minghe Laozu,

why has he not yet appeared at this time?!

You should know, Minghe Laozu was born and cultivated in the Endless Sea of Blood, and is among the top elite powerhouses of the present age.

His unique creation, the 'Blood God Son' divine ability, is even more unfathomable to ghosts and gods, extraordinarily strange.

The saying 'As long as the Sea of Blood does not dry up, Minghe does not die' shows his might.

Could it be that Minghe Laozu hasn't yet sensed the opportunity here?!

That would actually be great!

We could avoid a fight over it.

The more he examined it, the brighter Chen Ku's eyes grew.

"What a pity…"

"If we could harvest all four banana fans, how wonderful that would be!"

Chen Ku thought this to himself.

After all, who would complain about having too many spiritual treasures?!

Perhaps it's because he 'lacks contentment,' showing his greed too obviously.

Beside him, the Supreme also gave Chen Ku a glance laden with hidden threat.

The Western trio, upon seeing a great opportunity, might do something unpredictable.

Thus, Tai Shang's eyes flashed coldly, and he simply spoke first.

"This Fire Banana Fan is fated with me!"

As his words fell, Tai Shang waved his hand; laws and order intertwined, and he immediately plucked it away and stored it.

Watching this scene, Chen Ku's face showed reluctance, but he naturally said nothing more.

Aside, Jieyin and Zhunti likewise silently observed.

Although usually, regarding other cultivators' opportunities, if taken, they were taken.

But the opportunity before Tai Shang is obviously not something that can be snatched!

Not to mention Tai Shang's strength, compared to Jieyin and Zhunti, it is faintly stronger.

More importantly, he also has two equally strong brothers, namely Yuanshi and Tongtian.

For this, forming a grudge with the Three Pure Ones is clearly not worthwhile.

And after doing all this, Tai Shang also did not hesitate.

"My opportunity is already in hand!"

"Two junior brothers, farewell then."

Leaving those words calmly, Tai Shang turned and left, disappearing in the high heavens in the blink of an eye.

This move, on the contrary, let Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others secretly sigh in relief.

If Tai Shang still harbored designs on the other banana fans, that would indeed be rather troublesome.

And Chen Ku also nodded secretly.

Tai Shang's cultivation is the Dao of 'non-action yet action'; everything follows the heavenly numbers in the dark, without forcing.

Since the heavenly numbers are fated, he only has this one opportunity with the Fire Banana Fan; taking it and leaving also fits his nature.

Of course, in Chen Ku's view, this can only be called 'pedantic'.

Such an opportunity, don't let it go to waste!

"Hehe, Elder Brother Tai Shang has left."

"Just right, the remaining three banana fans, we three master-disciples each get one."

Jieyin laughed saying thus.

In response, Zhunti and Chen Ku both nodded, showing smiles.

However, just as Jieyin and Zhunti were about to act, plucking the remaining three great banana fans...

Suddenly, an abrupt change occurred!

Whoosh!

The violent sound of tearing through space rang out.

Immediately, a scarlet blood light suddenly appeared in the void, swift beyond capture.

Within the blood light, a figure came rushing.

At the same time, accompanied by his triumphant words.

"Haha... wonderful, wonderful!"

"The Innate Banana Fan is one of the treasures fated with this seat."

This statement seems rather gloomy and evil.

At the same time, it also confirms that the figure came specifically for this place's Innate Banana Fan.

All of this happened unexpectedly.

Hearing the words, looking at the scene before him, Chen Ku was first stunned.

But soon after, he suddenly realized what it was.

It seems this is precisely the arrival of the Minghe Laozi!

Indeed!

Jieyin and Zhunti also saw this clearly, their expressions changing as they spoke softly:

"Minghe Laozi?!"

Uttering a low cry of shock, Jieyin and Zhunti's faces also suddenly turned grim.