Chapter 352: The Illustrious Adili

"So that is why you would send disciples to go undercover in religions?"

After hearing the four elders' account, Chen Che had cleared up most of the threads.

"If I have guessed correctly, what happened later was that because the Taiyi Sect suffered heavy losses and feared that Zanpu Dunzhu would make a comeback, or perhaps feared another Zanpu Dunzhu would emerge, you all took the people of the Taiyi Sect and went into seclusion.

And since Zanpu Dunzhu already knew the profound mysteries of the Heavenly Book, he would absolutely not give up on the other Heavenly Book Stele. To contend with the Taiyi Sect, he would certainly continue to cultivate and train followers—that is, death servants."

"And the way to train followers that is least likely to attract attention is through religion. You all sent people to go undercover in various religions precisely to find Zanpu Dunzhu and retrieve the other Heavenly Book Stele."

Chen Che paused and said, "It is just that, judging by the current situation, it seems it has not gone smoothly."

"The Sect Master is right. We indeed have not yet found the other Heavenly Book, but it can be considered 'effortless to obtain once one arrives.' Now that you, Sect Master, have come, and you know the whereabouts of the other Heavenly Book, this is truly wonderful!"

The four elders were emotional. "Sect Master, you are truly our great lucky star. Once you arrived, the matter that has troubled us for nearly a hundred years was finally resolved. We can finally make amends for the mistakes of the past."

Chen Che shook his head. "It is not your fault. The one at fault is Zanpu Dunzhu, a person with sinister intentions."

"The Sect Master is magnanimous; we are ashamed!"

Chen Che picked up his teacup to take a sip, his thoughts drifting. By now, he had sorted out all the relationships between the Taiyi Sect, the Six Harmonies Divine Sect, and the Heavenly Book.

The Taiyi Sect went into seclusion, and Zanpu Dunzhu founded the Six Harmonies Divine Sect in order to make a comeback.

Moreover, Zanpu Dunzhu must have also grasped the path to becoming a god, but because he lacked the other half of the Heavenly Book Stele, he did not dare to attempt it rashly, so he passed the method on to people like the Han Family of Xia.

It was just that the Li, Han, and Zhou families realized the strangeness of the Six Harmonies Divine Sect and distanced themselves in time, but the Gu Yuanzong believed it deeply, had been preparing for the Ritual, and had actually implemented it.

As for Zanpu Dunzhu coming into contact with the Han Family and others, it was likely just an interlude in the development of the religion...

Wait!

Since the Gu Yuanzong was a test subject used by Zanpu Dunzhu to see if the path to becoming a god was feasible, he would certainly keep a constant watch on the movements of the Gu Yuanzong.

If that is the case, now that the Gu Yuanzong has died by his own hands, does that mean he has already entered Zanpu Dunzhu's line of sight?!

Chen Che shuddered violently. A sense of crisis he had never felt before spread through his entire body like a spiderweb, tightening until he could not breathe.

"Where is Adili?" Chen Che raised his head and asked without warning.

Yuan Ming, Chai Jing, Tang Yue, and Ji Rong walked out of the main hall, and the disciples guarding outside immediately crowded around them.

"Senior Brother, how did it go? Did the Sect Master agree?"

The disciples asked impatiently.

Yuan Ming smiled brightly. "The Sect Master is approachable and has already agreed to guide our cultivation."

"Wow! Really?! That is truly great!"

"Being able to receive guidance from the Sect Master, the realms of our senior brothers and sisters will surely advance further! I am so envious!"

"Indeed, the Sect Master is young yet able to fight four elders without falling behind. Aside from talent, he must have unique cultivation methods. That the Sect Master is willing to teach us without reservation is truly something we could only wish for!"

"Do you think if we go and ask the Sect Master, he will teach us too? I really want to follow the Sect Master and cultivate! Those moves were just too cool!"

The disciples chattered on, discussing non-stop.

Adili squeezed out from the crowd and said deliberately, "The Sect Master's cultivation is profound; you all won't be able to learn it, give up!"

This remark had the expected effect.

All the disciples turned their eyes to look at Adili:

"Adili, come to think of it, you were the one who brought the Sect Master back. Tell us quickly, how did you meet the Sect Master!"

"Oh yes, you were undercover in the Due Sect before. The Sect Master must trust you to have come back with you. How exactly did you manage it? Tell us! We also want to get closer to the Sect Master!"

The disciples spoke one after another, surrounding Adili tightly.

Adili stood with his hands behind his back and said with a smug look, "After all, I am naturally intelligent, which is why I gained the Sect Master's appreciation. As for how I met the Sect Master, that was fate."

Yuan Ming, Tang Yue, and Ji Rong all looked at Chai Jing. Chai Jing shook his head and laughed, "My junior brother has always been like this. I thought he would be more mature after going undercover down the mountain, but looking at him now, he hasn't changed at all."

Yuan Ming smiled and said, "Adili, you brought back the Sect Master, which counts as a great merit. Once the Sect Master finishes discussing matters with the elders, I will personally request a reward for you."

Adili scratched his head in embarrassment. "This is all what I should have done."

Just as they were speaking, Chen Che and the others walked out of the main hall.

The moment they saw Chen Che, the disciples immediately quieted down and bowed to Chen Che and the elders: "Sect Master, Elders!"

Chen Che's gaze fixed, and he spotted Adili at a glance. Without waiting for the elders to speak, his figure flashed, and he arrived beside Adili.

"Sect Master..."

Adili was startled and just about to speak, but Chen Che grabbed the back of his neck, and three Ghost Gate Needles were inserted into the top of his head.

A trembling sound rang out, and the scene fell into silence.

Chen Che frowned, his five fingers gripping Adili's skull. True Qi flowed through the Ghost Gate Needles, and after a thorough exploration, he returned to his original position.

There was nothing unusual.

Putting away the Ghost Gate Needles, Chen Che muttered to himself, "Could it be that I am overthinking it?"

He let go of Adili, and only after looking up did he realize that everyone in the Taiyi Sect was looking at Chen Che with confusion.

Adili also nervously clutched the corner of his clothes.

Chen Che smiled, patted Adili on the shoulder, and said, "Adili, your talent is good; you will surely achieve great things in the future!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the four elders all showed gratified smiles, especially Adili's master, Second Elder Shi Ning, who looked at Adili with great affection.

"Really?! Could it be that the Sect Master was helping me clear my meridians just now?!"

Adili was flattered and danced with excitement. "Thank you, Sect Master! Thank you, Sect Master! I will definitely cultivate diligently!"

Seeing that Chen Che did not deny helping Adili clear his meridians, the other disciples all cast envious glances.

Chen Che walked up to the elders and said, "Great Elder, where is the other half of the Heavenly Book? Take me to see it."

"The other half of the Heavenly Book is in the Lotus Cave, guarded by the Saintess. Please follow me, Sect Master."

The Great Elder replied and led Chen Che away toward the back mountain.

Xie Wanning did not follow; she left accompanied by the two female disciples, Tang Yue and Ji Rong. Her previous injuries had not yet fully healed, and she needed to rest now.

Second Elder Shi Ning came to Adili's side, nodded with gratification, and said, "Adili, although Sect Master helped you clear your meridians, you must not slack off; you must cultivate even more diligently, otherwise you will be wasting Sect Master's painstaking efforts."

Adili said with a serious face, "This Disciple will keep it in mind!"

"Also..." Second Elder Shi Ning smiled with satisfaction,

"Adili, you have rendered meritorious service in finding Sect Master, so from now on, you shall stay by my side just like your senior fellow apprentice."

Adili was stunned, and the other Disciples were also full of surprise.

It is often said that a master leads you through the door, but cultivation depends on the individual. However, there is a fundamental difference between practicing on one's own and practicing by the side of an expert.

And those who can cultivate by their master's side, apart from the eldest disciple, are only those with extremely high aptitude who have this qualification.

Unexpectedly, Adili could now actually stay by Second Elder's side!

"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!"

Surprises came one after another; Adili was so happy that he jumped around, not knowing what to do.

"Do not thank me; if you want to thank someone, thank Sect Master."

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Adili bowed deeply in the direction Chen Che had left.

Second Elder smiled again, then returned to his residence.

With the elders gone, the Disciples swarmed around Adili like a flock, the envy and jealousy in their eyes almost turning into water, overflowing.

"Adili, Sect Master actually cleared your meridians personally; your luck is just too good!"

Adili said embarrassedly, "Just so-so, just so-so."

"And you can even stay by Second Elder's side now; from now on, you will be the number one person under Senior Brother Chai! I am so envious of you!"

"It is all thanks to Master's favor and Sect Master's appreciation..." Adili felt lightheaded, "This is all thanks to Sect Master..."

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