Chapter 1019 - 742: Becoming a Disciple

Above the boundless void, the violent winds came to annihilation, and the residual strength gradually dissipated.

After hundreds of thousands of rounds of fierce battle, the layers of blue Dao Patterns in the sky gradually retracted.

Dai Hua’s body was enveloped in dim Evergreen Spirit Light, with many tears in his sleeves, his aura slightly fluctuating.

Dai Hua retreated and stood in the void, looking at Yuan Hong opposite him with a composed demeanor, and sighed lightly:

"I lost."

His temperament is straightforward and magnanimous, without a hint of stubbornness about losing.

Yuan Hong also withdrew the golden light around him, and the visions hidden into his body:

"Brother Dai’s Daoist Techniques are exquisite, and his Magic is extraordinary."

"Today, it’s just a spar between us, benefiting my Dao Foundation; I took a slight advantage. If it were a life-and-death battle, the outcome would be uncertain."

Dai Hua shook his head slightly, his gaze falling towards the mountains and seas below, speaking calmly:

"The victory and defeat are decided, and the rules must be kept."

"In this battle, I lost, and the Five-Color Treasure Lotus should naturally belong to the Fellow Daoists of Meishan, my junior brother and I will not contest further."

Beside him, Li Xiao arrived stepping on air, standing next to Dai Hua, with an extremely complex expression, his heart full of unwillingness yet helpless.

He understood deeply that his Cultivation was shallow, incapable of contending with even the Meishan Four Monsters.

Previously, if it weren’t for relying on his senior brother’s profound Cultivation as support, he wouldn’t have dared to venture to Peach Blossom Mountain seeking trouble.

This time, having managed to invite the Sect’s True Inheritor senior brother to assist was already a huge opportunity; he even found it somewhat unbelievable.

Now that his senior brother was defeated, despite his great unwillingness, he dared not say a word.

Dai Hua again looked towards Yuan Hong, raised his hand for farewell:

"Fellow Daoist Yuan’s Divine Techniques are outstanding, today we part, we shall meet again in the future in the martial world, and compare strength once more."

Yuan Hong laughed heartily:

"When you return, you’re welcome to be a guest at Peach Blossom Mountain!"

Dai Hua nodded, paused no longer, rolled his sleeves, wrapped Li Xiao beside him, and transformed into a clear, graceful blue rainbow, disappearing in the blink of an eye beyond the Cloud Sea.

Yuan Hong stood in the vast sky, watching the two leave with somewhat complex feelings in his eyes.

Then turned around, stepped down steadily, and landed back into Peach Blossom Mountain.

The Meishan Four Monsters stood among the peach forest in the mountains, watching Yuan Hong settle gracefully to the ground, all faces full of admiration.

Zhu Dahua bowed deeply to Yuan Hong, sincerely saying:

"Big brother’s Divine Techniques are unparalleled, only today have we truly witnessed the Great Dao’s immortal path."

"Previously, our desire to seek the Dao by apprenticeship has only grown firmer; please, big brother, make introductions for us!"

The other three demons also bowed in unison, solemn and devout, eyes full of longing for the Great Dao.

Yuan Hong looked at his four sworn brothers’ sincere demeanor, nodding slightly:

"Dear brothers, rest assured, since I have promised you, I will not break my word. Come with me to Purple Sun Island to meet the master."

As the words fell, Yuan Hong waved his sleeves, rolled up four golden lights, taking the Meishan Four Monsters to step into the air, heading directly for Purple Sun Island.

...

The vast ocean.

A solitary island floated in the middle of the blue sea, untouched by the mundane world, standing alone beyond the Cloud Sea.

This island is Purple Sun Island.

Unlike the usual Immortal Mountain with green mist and verdant fog, the whole island is a cohesive entity, like a primordial Fusang Divine Ruin fallen to the mortal realm.

Above the sky, a warm sun always hangs, sunlight cascading into layers of purple-gold radiance, covering the entire mountain, sinking into the blue sea.

From afar, it looks like a sun sinking into the ocean, floating on the blue waves, water reflecting the glow, the island producing purple mist, the sea rising with golden rhymes.

The whole Immortal Island constantly rises with misty Purple Immortal Spiritual Qi, swirling and winding, incessantly, bringing an ancient vast Immortal Family’s Source Qi appearance.

Yuan Hong led the Meishan Four Monsters traversing the blue sea, the closer they got to Purple Sun Island, the more they could feel that transcendent Dao Rhyme.

The four monsters stood on the cloud, marveling at the miraculous spectacle of the Immortal Island before them, their Heart Spirit trembling, dizzy with admiration.

Hu Butu couldn’t help but gently sigh:

"How can there be such an Immortal Mountain in the world! It far surpasses my Meishan Blessed Land, truly the abode of True Immortals!"

Yuan Hong stood in front, composed, looking at the familiar Purple Sun magnificence, began introducing:

"This is the Purple Sun Celestial Array, with Earth Veins, mountain shapes, Cloud Sea, and sunlight all turned into the Array Base, intricately linked, extremely wondrous!"

"In the past, when the master had not established his fame, four True Masters once joined forces to suppress the land, eventually perishing in this array."

"Since then, the world came to know my master’s great reputation, honoring him as the Overseas First Wanderer!"

The Meishan Four Monsters listened, their Heart Spirits hugely shaken, their reverence growing ever deeper.

The five people were speaking as they reached the boundary of the Purple Sun Island Cloud Sea.

The originally static Island Protection Immortal Array automatically opened a transparent cloud gate, with the Spirit Light slowly circulating.

At the moment the array gate opened, a pure white crane shadow flew through the clouds, its posture elegant, wings shimmering with light.

It was the White Crane Immortal Child who had long served by Chen Hua’s side.

The Immortal Child awaited ahead at the array, and upon seeing the five arrive, he gently stepped forward, a faint smile on his face:

"Brother Yuan, fellow Daoists, my master has divined the Celestial Secret and instructed me to await here for your arrival for quite some time now."

Yuan Hong nodded slightly: "Thank you, junior brother."

The White Crane Immortal Child turned sideways, raised his hand, making a gesture of welcoming guests:

"Please follow me onto the island!"

Upon hearing this, the last trace of unease in the hearts of the Four Monsters completely dissipated, leaving only devotion and anticipation as they followed behind the Immortal Child into this supreme Immortal Island revered across the Four Seas.

...

On the Cloud Platform at the island’s center.

Chen Hua sat quietly on a mat, a blue robe gently swaying in the wind, his hair untouched by dust, exuding an ethereal aura.

Though sitting firmly in place, he seemed to meld with heaven and earth, encompassing all things, serene and transcendent, overlooking the myriad beings below.

Yuan Hong arrived with the Four Monsters, slowly approached and paid respectful homage:

"Disciple Yuan Hong pays respects to Master."

The Meishan Four Monsters quickly followed suit, kowtowing in utmost reverence.

The Four Monsters spoke in unison, sincerely:

"Juniors Hu Butu, Zhu Dahua, Shi Changgeng, Bai Shanli, pay respects to the True Master!"

Chen Hua slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear like an ancient autumn pool, lightly sweeping over the Four Monsters below:

"Rise, all of you."

With his simple words spoken, Invisible Power lifted them, causing the Four Monsters to feel a lightness throughout their bodies, rising up involuntarily, their hearts growing even more in awe.

Seeing this, Yuan Hong timely stepped forward, respectfully conveying his purpose:

"Master, these four are my sworn brothers, known as the Meishan Four Monsters, and they are truly pure-hearted and dedicated to the Dao."

"The four have cultivated in the Blessed Land of Meishan for many years, with a stable Dao Foundation and pure disposition, never causing trouble or harm to life around the mountains and seas."

"Now with the chance encounter of a Five-Color Treasure Lotus, they know of Master’s transcendent existence and Daoist Techniques that reach the heavens, and have earnestly requested me to introduce them, wishing to offer their treasure for guidance and hoping to be accepted under Master’s tutelage to listen to the Great Dao’s teachings."

As he finished speaking, the Meishan Four Monsters hurried forward, with Hu Butu lifting the Five-Color Treasure Lotus with both hands, respectfully offering it.

Hu Butu spoke even more earnestly:

"Immortal Elder, we possess mediocre aptitude and hail from the mountains, lacking a profound guide, finding difficulty in breaking through bottlenecks despite years of cultivation."

"We seek nothing else in this life, only hoping to be affiliated with the Immortal Sect, cultivate the righteous path, shun the evil road, observe the sect’s rules, focus on cultivation, and devote ourselves to the Dao. We humbly ask the Immortal Elder for mercy in accepting us!"

The other three demons echoed: "We humbly ask the Immortal Elder for mercy in accepting us!"

Chen Hua’s gaze slightly landed, sweeping over the Five-Color Treasure Lotus, not reaching out to take it, instead precisely evaluating the roots and disposition of the Four Monsters.

There was no doubt.

Yuan Hong had a good eye for people.

The Four Monsters, all Exotic Beasts who attained Enlightenment, had extraordinary roots, knew etiquette and respect, with steadfast dispositions, indeed talents worth cultivating.

Furthermore, overseas the currents of right and wrong were surging beneath the surface, trials were forthcoming, adding four disciples to walk the path may bring additional support.

After a moment’s silence, Chen Hua spoke calmly, with an immortal voice resonating clearly across the Cloud Platform:

"I do not enjoy accepting disciples; since my cultivation began, Yuan Hong has been my only disciple."

The Meishan Four Monsters upon hearing this were all disappointed!

Yuan Hong felt helpless as well, contemplating some good words to say, even if becoming disciples was impossible, perhaps some guidance could still be given.

However, the next words from Chen Hua took a turn:

"However, you hail from the mountains yet sincerely aspire to the Dao, maintaining your heart and goodness without resorting to chaos, your dispositions are commendable."

"Moreover, with Yuan Hong’s recommendation, today I will make an exception and accept you four as Named Disciples."

"Upon entering my sect, there’s no need for offering treasures, but rather adherence to the sect’s rules, vigilance over your own heart, and concentrated Enlightenment on the Dao is what’s required."

The Meishan Four Monsters upon hearing this were momentarily stunned, then overwhelming joy surged in their hearts, trembling slightly with excitement, kneeling to kowtow in gratitude:

"Disciples thank Master for accepting us!"

"We shall strictly follow Master’s decree, observe sect rules, concentrate on Enlightenment of the Dao, and never fail our Master’s merciful acceptance!"

Yuan Hong stood alongside, a smile on his face, genuinely happy for his brothers!