Chapter 76: Xuandu Accepts a Disciple on Behalf of His Master

Just as Lu Yun had guessed, the Zhushan Tribe was indeed very lively at this moment.

Because Lu Yun's breakthrough had interrupted the standoff between Houtu and Baize, Houtu could not be bothered to pay any more attention to Baize and turned directly to return to the Stone Palace to stand guard.

Baize, on the other hand, was invited by Suirenshi and the others to enter the Zhushan Tribe as a guest.

Out of courtesy, the humans of the Zhushan Tribe naturally entertained him warmly, but he was in no mood to enjoy it; while keeping an eye on the direction of the Stone Palace, he quietly sized up the Zhushan Tribe.

As a result, he inadvertently discovered Duobao, Guangchengzi, and Xuandu; after learning their identities and intentions, he felt a few more worries for a moment.

His Demon Race was just waiting for Lu Yun to preach to the Human Race, provoke the wrath of the Saints, and then proceed to slaughter the Human Race and the Wu Clan! If that Lu Yun were taken into the Human Sect by Xuandu before he could preach, wouldn't their expectations fall through?

Yet he dared not act rashly now, fearing that a Saint might be watching from the shadows and, upon discerning his actions, fly into a rage!

Therefore, he could naturally only remain in the Zhushan Tribe, waiting for the moment Lu Yun left seclusion, silently hoping that Lu Yun would be foolish enough to refuse to join the Ren Sect.

Such a thing was actually possible.

After all, if Lu Yun were truly taught by those Ancestral Witches, given the relationship between the Twelve Ancestral Witches and the Three Pure Ones, it was indeed possible that he would be made to refuse to join the Ren Sect, and then a conflict would naturally erupt!

Judging by the current situation, Baize felt this possibility was extremely high! Because he felt that, to be able to teach a human like Lu Yun and dare to let him preach among the Human Race, excluding the Three Pure Ones and their Demon Race, it basically left only the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Nuwa! If this matter were the work of Nuwa, then when Lu Yun was active among the humans, it would be impossible for Nuwa not to pay attention, and impossible for her not to notice his conflict with the Demon Race; she should have long since sent word to the Demon Race not to make things difficult for him.

But Baize had not received any word from Nuwa, so he naturally became even more certain: Lu Yun must have been cultivated by the Wu Clan!

On the other side, after Suirenshi and many Innate Humans learned more information from the Zhushan Tribe, they also felt that the situation was a bit off.

Suirenshi felt very uneasy, especially after Xuandu specifically came over to greet them; he felt even more that something terrible was about to happen.

But they were currently at their wits' end.

He could only silently mutter in his heart: May the Holy Mother bless us! What Baize, Suirenshi, and the others did not know was that the Nuwa they had just thought of had already arrived near the Zhushan Tribe with Fuxi.

But they did not choose to show themselves or appear, and did not even alert Laozi and the others at all.

Because Nuwa had used the Spiritual Treasure, the Map of Mountains and Rivers, from afar to hide and lurk, continuing to observe the situation from the shadows.

Just at this moment—

"Clatter!"

The massive stone door was pushed open with force.

Lu Yun strode out of the Stone Palace, and the first thing he saw was a dense crowd of people.

They were Primordial Humans in simple clothing, all looking toward him with excited and fervent gazes.

Clearly, they had long been waiting for Lu Yun to leave seclusion! At the same time, Lu Yun also sensed countless gazes of observation from all directions projecting toward him.

He knew that these were various experts of the Great Desolation, probing his background.

This made him somewhat nervous.

But soon, his mood calmed down.

Because a familiar voice reached his ears: "Congratulations, your cultivation has improved again!"

Lu Yun turned his head to look and saw Houtu standing at the entrance of the Stone Palace, looking at him with a smile.

Lu Yun cupped his hands in a salute to her and said solemnly: "Sorry to have troubled you to guard me! Did anything happen that put you in a difficult position?"

Hearing this, Houtu's expression became a bit strange, and she asked: "Why would you think that something would happen while you were in seclusion that would put me in a difficult position?"

Lu Yun could not help but scratch his head and said: "I don't know why, I just always feel like I might inadvertently attract some trouble."

Houtu could not help but smile: "Not at all! However, you might have quite a bit of trouble coming your way."

Just as her voice had finished falling—

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three sounds of air being pierced came.

Xuandu, Duobao, and Guangchengzi, who were in the crowd, all headed toward the entrance of the Stone Palace together.

But they were quickly intercepted by several Great Witches on the perimeter of the Stone Palace.

The figures of the three all paused.

In such a situation, according to Guangchengzi's personality, he should have been furious and throwing a tantrum.

But ever since Houtu had stood off against Baize earlier, he had learned that an Ancestral Witch was present, and he had suddenly become much calmer! At this moment, he was just standing silently behind Xuandu, putting on an appearance of protecting Xuandu!

Regarding this, Duobao, who was also standing behind Xuandu, felt deep disdain in his heart. But Duobao said nothing.

Xuandu was very calm; his gaze turned to Lu Yun, and he introduced himself: "I am Xuandu, a disciple under Taiqing of the Human Sect!"

Seeing Xuandu appear, Lu Yun was not the least bit surprised.

He just smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said: "So it is the Immortal Xuandu of the Human Sect! May I ask what brings you here?"

Xuandu also stated his purpose directly: "I have come here to accept you into the Human Sect on behalf of my master!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun instantly knew why Laozi had sent his disciple to accept him as a disciple.

He shook his head helplessly and said: "I apologize, Immortal Xuandu, but I cannot join the Human Sect!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Yun clearly felt that those gazes focused on him had all become somewhat nervous.

He even faintly felt several killing intents locking onto him! However, no look of panic appeared on his face; he remained incomparably calm. Meanwhile, the surrounding humans were in an uproar.

After all, how many of them had desperately wanted to join the Ren Sect but could not, and who would have thought that Lu Yun would actually refuse!

The Wu Clan members were also somewhat surprised.

Although they did not care much for the so-called Saint of the Ren Sect, they also knew how great the temptation of joining a Saint's sect was for other races in the Great Desolation! Even Duobao and Guangchengzi looked at Lu Yun in astonishment, not expecting this person to be able to refuse their Grand Senior Brother's recruitment!

On the contrary, Xuandu seemed to have anticipated this and was not too surprised.

He just looked deeply at Lu Yun and asked: "May I ask for the reason? Could it be that you already have a master?"

This was clearly also a question that many people watching this place were very concerned about, so everyone looked at Lu Yun nervously once again.

Under the gaze of all, Lu Yun shook his head gently and said: "No! I have never joined anyone's sect!"

Upon hearing this, whether it was the Demon Race of the Heavenly Court, the surrounding humans, the Wu Clan, the three of them including Xuandu, the Three Pure Ones in the distance, Nuwa, Fuxi, or even Houtu beside Lu Yun, all were stunned for a moment.

……

Heavenly Court, Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Di Jun and other high-ranking members of the Demon Race were gathered here at this time, all watching the situation at the Zhushan Tribe.

Because Baize was within the Zhushan Tribe, he transmitted back a clearer phantom image, allowing them to see things much more clearly at this moment.

Just a moment ago, when they saw Xuandu step forward, representing Laozi's intention to accept Lu Yun into the Human Sect, Di Jun could not help but break into a cold sweat.

If Lu Yun had chosen to join the Ren Sect, then their schemes against Lu Yun would have come to nothing.

Fortunately, Lu Yun refused!

While this made them heave a sigh of relief, they also could not help but mock Lu Yun one after another!

Yet just as they were laughing at Lu Yun for being ignorant and knowing nothing, they suddenly heard Xuandu ask about Lu Yun's master.

Instantly, the Demon Saints all fell silent, watching Lu Yun nervously.

Demon Saint Guiche sneered and said, "Does that even need asking? It must undoubtedly be those twelve Ancestral Witches!"

Demon Saint Jiuying also chimed in, saying, "Indeed, I don't know if this Human is crazy, actually giving up the chance to join a Saint's sect for the sake of mere Ancestral Witches!"

One must know, many among them did not even have the opportunity to join a Saint's sect even if they wanted to!

But just at this moment, Lu Yun stated an answer that surprised them once again: "None! I have never joined anyone's sect!"

The mocking expressions on the faces of Guiche and Jiuying froze instantly, and they looked at the Lu Yun presented in the phantom image in disbelief.

The other Demon Saints also wore looks of astonishment.

"What did this Human say?!"

"He actually said he has no master?!"

"This is impossible! Without a master, how could he have cultivated to such a level of cultivation?"

"Could it be that he wants to say he is like us, born divine, and comprehended the method of cultivation by himself?"

"Haha! A huge joke!"

"Even the Innate Humans created by Wa Emperor in the past did not have this ability; how could he, a mere Acquired Human, possibly have it!"

Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the Demon Saints discussed it one after another, all mocking Lu Yun.

Di Jun, on the throne above, had been frowning the entire time.

In fact, what he was more concerned about now was the matter of Lu Yun suddenly drawing upon the power of the Sun earlier.

It was just that, for some reason, Taiyi had left the Lingxiao Treasure Hall to return to the Sun Star to investigate, and a long time had already passed, yet he still had not returned.

This made his heart feel even more irritable: could something really have gone wrong!

In the Primordial Land, far from the Zhushan Tribe, inside the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

In a space of vast white mist, Nuwa and Fuxi were looking at each other in dismay.

Now they felt they were finding it increasingly difficult to understand Lu Yun.

Nuwa was even starting to waver: "Could it be that the Demon Race's deduction is correct, and it really was the Wu Clan who cultivated him to scheme against the Demon Race? Is that why he specifically concealed his master?"

Fuxi pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "Is it possible that this Lu Yun was indeed cultivated by the Wu Clan, but he did not take a master, and instead established another relationship with Houtu and the others, for example, as siblings?"

Nuwa, however, stared at Houtu, who was standing near Lu Yun at this moment, shook her head, and said, "It doesn't look like it. I have been observing Houtu just now, and she clearly did not expect Lu Yun to say that."

Helpless, the two could only continue to watch Lu Yun's side.

(End of this chapter)