Chapter 116: Failed to Take a Disciple, Ended Up Feeding the Worms

Everyone was dumbfounded by Zhou Tianming; it turned out that Jiang Tai Mu's purpose was to take him as a disciple!

Let's not discuss whether this person is qualified to take him as a disciple.

If he truly wanted to take a master, it would only be Lin Yang.

Lin Yang is profoundly mysterious; he can see that he is a two-life reincarnator, his vision is broad, and he actually gave the Chaos Heaven Pearl to himself generously.

As for this old man, he only knows that he has Chaos Qi on him; he couldn't even detect the Chaos Heaven Pearl.

Clearly, he has a considerable gap compared to Lin Yang.

Wanting to take him as a disciple is utterly ridiculous; he would never bow to this old man as a master.

Zhou Tianming lightly clasped his fists, bowed to Jiang Tai Mu, and said respectfully, "Sir, I appreciate your kindness."

"I merely have some worldly affairs tying me down, and I am naturally lax; for now I have no intention of taking a master."

"Furthermore, I have always disliked the many rules and restrictions of sects; I only wish to wander freely in this world to gain experience."

"I hope you won't insist, sir, and let me go."

Zhou Tianming is neither humble nor arrogant; having lived two lives, he has long lost faith in so-called sect powers.

He now only wishes to quickly merge with that Chaos Heaven Pearl and embark on his path of revenge.

He has no interest in other matters.

Seeing Zhou Tianming's modest yet confident words, Jiang Tai Mu's eyes narrowed slightly.

After carefully observing Zhou Tianming, such a person who is neither arrogant nor humble, he liked him even more.

No matter what, he insists on taking him as a disciple.

After making that decision, Jiang Tai Mu continued, saying, "Hmph, brat, don't be short-sighted."

"Do you know that once the Chaos Saint Body is cultivated, there is no place in this vast world you cannot go?"

"Wealth, status, and beauties will come to you like a tide."

Zhou Tianming frankly said, "My heart is set on the bright moon; these are not what I seek."

In this life, what he hates most is women.

How could he care about such things?

The old man, hearing this, also knew that forcing things yields no sweetness; he slowly said, "Forget it, forget it; since you don't wish to take a master, I won't insist either."

"If you give half of the Chaos Qi within your body to me, I will let you go; how about that?"

Zhou Tianming secretly thought, "This Chaos Qi is still inside the Chaos Heaven Pearl; how could I give him half?"

Moreover, even if he could, why would he give it?

That is his means for a comeback.

Thus he shook his head and refused, saying, "Sir, this Chaos Qi is of utmost importance to me; please forgive my inability to give it, and I hope you won't make things difficult for me."

Upon hearing that.

Jiang Tai Mu became utterly enraged; the smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a grim expression as he said, "You ungrateful brat!"

"I asked you to take a master, you refused; I asked you to hand over half of your Chaos Qi, you also refused."

"If that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite!"

Having said that.

Only seeing Jiang Tai Mu angrily forming seals with his hands, chanting, and fiercely swinging his sleeve.

In an instant.

The lake surface that had bound Zhou Tianming was still calm, but the next second it suddenly rippled with huge waves.

The lake water surged violently as if it were boiling.

Immediately after.

Four black fish, each as large as a house, burst out from the lake bottom.

Their bodies glittered with metallic-like scales, their huge fins like sails, and as their tails swayed they kicked up layer upon layer of huge waves.

The four great fish surrounded Zhou Tianming in a quadrilateral formation, their cold fish eyes emitting a bloodthirsty chill.

Zhou Tianming was greatly startled, looking at Jiang Tai Mu; this person obviously became enraged after failing to take him as a disciple.

Had he known this would happen, he would have taken Lin Yang as his master.

How could it come to this?

"Senior, we have no past grudges nor present enmity; could you spare my life? If so, this great kindness and virtue will be unforgettable to me."

"Either you take me as master, or you give me half of your Chaos Qi." Jiang Tai Mu said coldly.

"This..."

Zhou Tianming clearly was unwilling, and he did not trust this old man; such a wicked person, if he became his disciple and then attacked him, wouldn't that be like a lamb entering a tiger's mouth?

"Unwilling, then there's nothing to discuss."

Jiang Tai Mu snorted coldly and continued to control the four great fish to attack him.

Zhou Tianming dared not waste words; he could only swiftly mobilize his inner spiritual power, vigilantly watching his surroundings.

He hoped for a change in the situation.

However.

Before he could act, the four great fish simultaneously launched an attack.

They opened their blood‑filled maws, revealing knife‑sharp teeth, and surged toward Zhou Tianming with an overwhelming force.

Zhou Tianming immediately shifted his form, trying to dodge.

But the coordination of these four fish was too perfect; one of them violently flicked its tail.

A strong current like a whip lashed toward Zhou Tianming, forcibly pulling his form back.

At that moment, the other three fish took the opportunity to bite down on Zhou Tianming's limbs.

Only heard a few crisp "crack" sounds.

Zhou Tianming suddenly let out a painful scream, his limbs broke again, and the intense pain from his limbs almost made him faint.

His face turned as pale as paper, bean-sized beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, his body involuntarily sank downward, and his blood instantly dyed the surrounding lake water red.

Jiang Taomu calmly looked at the injured Zhou Tianming and slowly said, "Kid, you really don't recognize gold-inlaid jade."

"Old man, I'm helping you; through my cultivation method, the Chaos Qi within you will be guided, so you can obtain a Chaos Body—just enjoy it secretly."

Immediately.

Jiang Taomu stuffed a pain-relieving pill into Zhou Tianming's mouth.

He had no intention of killing Zhou Tianming; on the contrary, he liked Zhou Tianming and wanted to take him as a disciple.

But this kid is really disobedient.

He could only force the melon, then first help him obtain a Chaos Body, later gradually win him over with affection so he would be moved to tears and willingly become his disciple.

Moreover, someone of his status taking an interest in Zhou Tianming is the biggest opportunity of Zhou Tianming's life.

Little did he know.

At this moment, Zhou Tianming cursed the old man's ancestors eighteen generations over a hundred times.

He didn't obtain a Chaos Body; he simply failed to fuse with the Chaos Heavenly Pearl.

And this old, ignorant old thing.

Yet he broke his limbs.

Hatred!

He, a reborn emperor, how could he feel so stifled?

Seeing Zhou Tianming unable to resist, Jiang Taomu smiled and took out a round bone-like object from the inner chamber.

From that bone he shook out a white, fist-sized reptile that looked like a cabbage worm.

However, its whole body was white, soft and glutinous, looking full of protein.

Jiang Taomu introduced, "This creature is called the Chaos Abyssal Larva."

"It contains Chaos Qi; merging it with your Chaos Qi can forge a Chaos Sacred Body."

"However, this creature is an invertebrate, so naturally we need to break your limbs first before it can perfectly fuse with you."

"You don't need to worry; once the fusion succeeds, your limbs will heal on their own."

"Good disciple, just enjoy the opportunity I bring you as your master."

"Come, open your mouth!"

Jiang Taomu used a bit of force to slightly open Zhou Tianming's mouth.

That fist-sized worm was about to be stuffed into Zhou Tianming's mouth by him.

Zhou Tianming struggled, frantically resisting, even as two streams of hot tears flowed uncontrollably.

"The hemp rope always snaps at its weakest point; fate always seeks the miserable; damn heaven, I hate you!!"

"Is there anyone who can save me!!"

And just then, a streak of streaming light suddenly descended upon this place.

"Stop!!!"