Chapter 506: Chapter 507: I, the Taoist, Want to Take You as My Apprentice

At Wuzhuang Temple, in the open grounds of the Taoist monastery, the performances of Wu Tian and the little one were nothing short of stunning.

However, when Yin Fengxue, Liu Tianji, and Qin Yuhan stepped up, the cauldron didn’t even tremble. There was no reaction whatsoever.

They were all dejected. Qin Yuhan was no exception. Her husband and daughter are both so formidable? Am I the only one left out? How embarrassing is that?

"It’s okay." Wu Tian stepped forward, wrapped his arms around Qin Yuhan’s delicate body from behind, and spoke gently. "You don’t need to follow the path of Immortal Law. I have another way for you! Even if there is no path, I will carve one out for you!"

"Mhm." Hearing this, a sweet feeling blossomed in Qin Yuhan’s heart.

Liu Tianji and the others were caught completely off guard by this public display of affection.

As for the little one, she had experienced this sort of thing many times and was already immune. She stood indifferently to the side, grumbling inwardly. Go ahead, show off. One day you’ll realize that your favorite is still me, your daughter. Hmph!

At this moment, a sixteen-year-old Taoist walked over. Upon seeing him, Lan Qingfeng, Lv Mingyue, and the others immediately stood straight and called out respectfully, "Senior Brother!"

This was Lan Baiyun, the head senior disciple of Wuzhuang Temple. The three masters usually didn’t concern themselves with the temple’s daily operations, so Lan Baiyun managed all major and minor affairs. He was also responsible for teaching cultivation to Lv Mingyue, Lan Qingfeng, and the others.

Lv Mingyue and the others knew why Lan Baiyun had come, and they immediately turned to look at Wu Tian and the little one with complicated expressions.

Sure enough, Lan Baiyun approached them, his eyes filled with envy. Back in his day, his own aptitude was quite good, but only one master had truly valued him. Wu Tian and the little one were different; all three masters were vying for them, each wanting to personally teach them how to cultivate. How many people dreamed of such an opportunity?

"The two of you, please come with this humble Taoist. The three masters wish to see you," Lan Baiyun said politely.

Although he was the head senior disciple, he believed Wu Tian and the little one would surely become disciples of the three masters. And even though that would make them his juniors, like Lv Mingyue and the others, the masters would undoubtedly value them far beyond the ordinary. Even he, Lan Baiyun, had to be a little cautious.

Right now, Lan Qingfeng’s face was full of envy. Beside her, Lv Mingyue was consumed by envy, jealousy, and resentment. She couldn’t believe her moment of pride had been shattered so quickly and ruthlessly. Thinking of her earlier arrogance, Lv Mingyue was so embarrassed she wished she could find a hole to crawl into, feeling she could never show her face again.

"Wait here for me. I’ll be right back," Wu Tian said to Qin Yuhan and the others after picking up his daughter. He then followed Lan Baiyun.

Behind them, the eyes of the temple disciples followed, filled with envy.

Wu Tian and his daughter entered the most sacred room in the Taoist monastery, where the statues of The Three Pure Ones were enshrined.

On their prayer mats sat Monarch with the World, Monarch in Harmony with Heaven, and Lord with the Earth. As soon as Wu Tian and the little one entered, the three masters began to size them up. Wu Tian was handsome and refined, while the little one was adorable; their appearances alone surpassed countless others. They then observed that Wu Tian remained calm before them, while the little one, unlike other children who would be timid and restrained, was looking them over with curiosity. This made the three masters like the pair even more.

As they scrutinized Wu Tian, he was also assessing the three old Taoists.

It was clear that they lacked a true foundation. They weren’t immortals who had undergone tribulation but were more like others they had met—they had directly consumed a special fruit, gained immortal power, and then cultivated an Immortal Secret. On the surface, such beings appeared far more formidable than Immortal Seekers, but that was not actually the case.

For instance, in a real fight, Emperor Zhao of the Righteous Alliance could easily defeat all three of them by himself. No matter how dazzling the Immortal Techniques of these three old Taoists were, appearing as magnificent as a celestial maiden scattering flowers, it was, in truth, all for show.

A wave of disappointment washed over Wu Tian. I actually thought I might encounter a being like Zhen Yuanzi here. Alas, I got my hopes up.

The three old Taoists exchanged a glance, feeling it was necessary to introduce themselves. They began to speak one by one.

"This humble Taoist’s title is Monarch in Harmony with Heaven. My full name is... Yuqing Saint Realm, Supremely Enlightened, First to Ascend from Pangu, Monarch in Harmony with Heaven!"

This was quite a boast, considering the full title of the great Yuanshi Tianzun was "Yuqing Saint Realm, Supremely Enlightened, First to Ascend from Pangu, Yuanshi Tianzun!"

Seeing Monarch in Harmony with Heaven make such a grand claim, how could Lord with the Earth and Monarch with the World allow themselves to be outdone?

They immediately spoke up.

"This humble Taoist is Lord with the Earth, meaning I am as undying and eternal as the great earth itself! My full Daoist title is... Supreme Pure True Land, Great Defender Jade Dawn Daoist Lord, Lord with the Earth!"

"And this humble Taoist is Monarch with the World, a title similar to that of the great immortal Zhen Yuanzi, for I exist as long as the world exists! My full Daoist title is... Great Pure Land, Master of the Three Teachings, Emperor of Primordial Unity, Monarch with the World!"

The three of them were equally bombastic. The old Taoists’ eyes met, and sparks flew. The most annoyed was Monarch in Harmony with Heaven, who shot them a look that clearly said, "How dare you two copy me, my fellow Taoists?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Monarch with the World and Lord with the Earth chose to ignore him. If our introductions aren’t as impressive as his, what if Wu Tian and the little one choose him? What then?

Monarch in Harmony with Heaven huffed, then turned back to Wu Tian and the little one, a wide smile plastered on his face. He wanted them to see how benevolent he was and what a suitable master he would be. "You two must be from the Underground World, correct? That means you are destined for our immortal sect. The path of the Immortal Seekers you follow is a lesser art; it cannot grant true immortality, only a mere thousand years of empty life. I possess the Great Tao, which can deliver you from suffering, grant you an indestructible body, and give you a lifespan as eternal as the heavens! You can learn whatever you wish from us. However, there are three of us here. If you had to choose, who would you want to learn from?"

Lord with the Earth and Monarch with the World also hurriedly beamed, their old faces crinkling with smiles as if they were in a competition to see who could look more benevolent. They had to convince Wu Tian and the little one that they were the kindest and most suitable teachers.

Normally, anyone hearing such an offer would be too excited to contain themselves, their face alight with the thrill of impending immortality.

But Wu Tian and the little one showed no such reaction. Wu Tian inwardly wanted to die from laughing. Immortality? After eating the fruit, the bodies of these three old men are indeed indestructible, but their souls can still perish! Unfortunately, the three of them are completely unaware of this. They truly think they are like Yuanshi Tianzun or Zhen Yuanzi—immortal and eternal. They really believe that just by taking names like Monarch with the World, Monarch in Harmony with Heaven, and Lord with the Earth, they have actually become what their titles claim.

Wu Tian spoke directly, "That won’t be necessary. I didn’t come here to find a master, only to borrow this place’s Spiritual Energy to cultivate."

The little one nodded. She knew her dad wouldn’t let her get a bad deal, so she declared, "I’m with my dad!"

What?

Instantly, a dead silence fell over the room.