Primordial Era: I, the Spiritual Stone Monkey, was born ahead of schedule to seize the throne.

Chapter 202 Taking the Blame and Winning Over

"Who?"

Ran Deng was startled and quickly turned around.

Because the voice came from right behind him, he hadn't noticed anything unusual before it was spoken.

just,

When he saw the other person's face clearly, Ran Deng was stunned.

Zhunti!

The person who ambushed me was actually him!

The lamp was instantly enraged!

But remembering that the other party was a saint, he suppressed his anger and said:

"Fellow Daoist Zhunti, I have never offended you, so why have you repeatedly attacked me in secret? Isn't this beneath your dignity as a sage?"

"Um?"

Zhunti, who had just appeared, was clearly a little confused and said with a bewildered look:

"Fellow Daoist, what makes you say that? When did I ever launch a sneak attack on you?"

Seeing that Zhunti was still putting on an act, Dipankara could no longer suppress his anger:

"Didn't you just admit it?"

"Fellow Daoist, you've misunderstood!"

For some reason, Zhunti was not angered by Dipankara's rude questioning.

Instead, he patiently began to explain:

"This humble Taoist has just arrived from the West and happened to come across this place. I heard your inquiry, so I appeared to see you. I did not attempt to ambush you!"

"Misunderstand?"

Ran Deng looked completely incredulous:

"Not only this time, but last time at Jade Capital Mountain, I was knocked unconscious and all my magical treasures were stolen. You were present both times. Are these all just coincidences?"

"That could very well be a coincidence!"

Seeing that Randeng had recognized him, Zhunti couldn't help but smile bitterly.

I know I'm taking the blame for someone else.

but,

Zhunti did not get angry and punish Dipankara for his offense.

Because he also wanted to trick this person into joining their Western religion.

The reason was that he vaguely sensed that the lamp was connected to him in the West and was very important to his Western religion.

It seems to be related to the rise of the West.

However, he cannot calculate the specifics at the moment.

But he trusted his intuition, just like when Qi Tian snatched away the colorful peacock disciple who was destined to be with them last time.

The same feeling.

He can't let this opportunity slip by.

Therefore, Zhunti did not want Dipankara to have a bad impression of his Western religion.

As long as Western religions can flourish.

It's just a matter of saving face; I don't need it once or twice!

"I swear to the heavens that I have never attacked you, nor have I ever stolen your magical treasures."

As soon as this word comes out,

The anger in Ran Deng's expression indeed dissipated.

But he was even more confused, and muttered to himself:

"No. Then who could it be? I haven't offended any other quasi-saints or saints!"

Let me calculate it for you!

At this time,

Zhunti suddenly spoke up, chuckling, "I'm also quite curious about who made me take the blame?"

"what?"

Ran Deng's face lit up with joy, and he quickly bowed, saying, "Then I will trouble you, Your Majesty! I am deeply grateful."

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so polite!"

Zhunti waved his hand, his primordial spirit sensing the Heavenly Dao, and then he closed his eyes to deduce and calculate.

just,

As he continued to calculate, Zhunti's brows furrowed deeper and deeper.

After a cup of tea's time,

Zhunti's eyes snapped open: "This can't be! How could this be!"

His eyes were filled with surprise and uncertainty, as if he had deduced some information that was hard to believe.

"What's wrong?"

Ran Deng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly asked, "Have you figured out who it is?"

"No!"

Zhunti shook his head: "I can't deduce anything, it's all a blank."

"What do you mean?" Randeng didn't quite understand what Zhunti meant.

"It means that such a person does not exist!"

Zhunti's expression was somewhat solemn as he explained, "In this situation, either the other party's cultivation level far surpasses mine, or the person who ambushed and stole your spiritual treasure does not exist."

"Impossible!" Ran Deng immediately shook his head, affirming:

"My nine innate spiritual treasures were indeed stolen, and I still have a bump on the back of my head, which was caused by the sneak attack just now!"

As soon as Ran Deng finished speaking,

Zhunti's eyes widened suddenly, and his voice became shrill: "What did you say? How many spiritual treasures?"

"Well"

Dipankara was startled by Zhunti's reaction and wondered what was wrong with him.

Is this the key point?

However, I repeated it again:

"Two top-grade innate spiritual treasures and seven high-grade innate spiritual treasures!"

"I," Zhunti's lips twitched wildly a few times.

My heart is bleeding.

So many innate spiritual treasures! Once he brings Randeng Hu into the Western Sect, these treasures will essentially belong to them.

Now it's been stolen.

That damned thief!

"Phew~"

Taking a deep breath, Zhunti stopped thinking about it, otherwise he would have a heart attack.

"Since you're certain this person exists, then there's only one possibility left: their cultivation far surpasses that of a saint!"

"His cultivation level far surpasses that of a saint?"

Ran Deng was stunned for a moment, then muttered, "The primordial world is that powerful?"

Before he could finish speaking, his whole body trembled.

A hint of fear flashed in his eyes:

"Could it be those two from Dao?"

"It cannot be spoken of, it cannot be guessed!"

Zhunti immediately shook his head, then patted Randeng on the shoulder and solemnly said:

"Whether it's true or not, this person is not someone you can afford to offend. Just consider it a loss to avoid further trouble and forget about what happened before! Otherwise..."

Zhunti didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.

"Can"

Randeng opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back.

With a mournful face, he said:

"Why am I so unlucky!"

Seeing Randeng's expression, Zhunti's eyelids twitched.

He suddenly hesitated about whether to bring Ran Deng into the Western Religion; this man seemed to be in some trouble!

just,

Sensing the subtle connection within his primordial spirit, Zhunti still did not intend to give up.

As for trouble

When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. If things truly become unmanageable, it's not too late to abandon this person then.

Thinking this, Zhunti looked at Randeng with a kind expression:

"Fellow Daoist! I see that you have an affinity with my Western Paradise. Would you be willing to join my Western Paradise Sect?"

"Join Western religion?"

Randeng was taken aback; he hadn't expected Zhunti to change the subject so quickly.

And surprisingly, they were recruiting him.

but,

How could an Eastern cultivator possibly join the barren West?

Moreover, he has already become a disciple of Yuanshi, so it is impossible for him to betray his faith.

of course,

This is not because he is loyal to Yuanshi or to the Chan Sect.

He wouldn't become a traitor unless there were sufficient benefits for him.

Therefore,

Ran Deng bowed apologetically and said:

"Thank you for your recognition, Sage. I have already joined the Chan Sect!"

"What?"

Zhunti's heart sank. He hadn't expected that he had recruited Randeng too late; Randeng had already joined the Chan Sect.

However, he did not give up.

After all, from that mysterious and profound feeling, the lamp was related to the great prosperity of the West.

Although I don't understand why the rise of Western religions is related to a Great Immortal, I'd rather believe it than not.

"The sect is not unchangeable. If you are willing, I can promise you the position of one of the three leaders of the Western Sect, a position equal to that of myself and my senior brother!"

"what?"

This immediately shocked Ran Deng.

My heart and soul couldn't help but tremble.

He never expected that Zhunti would offer him the position of sect leader in order to win him over.

Moreover, they are of equal status to the two Western Saints.

This is much better than that lousy vice-leader of the Chan Sect.

but,

This small benefit was not enough to change his mind; he, Randeng, was not someone who would easily betray his faith.

So Ran Deng still refused.

Seeing that Randeng refused, Zhunti did not give up.

He said seriously:

"If you join my Western Religion, I can help you advance to the level of Quasi-Saint. What do you say?"

Although it was a question, Zhunti appeared confident and prepared.

Because he gave Ran Deng what he cared about most.

Breakthrough in cultivation level.

After all, since the sermons began at Zixiao Palace, all the listeners, except for Randeng who remained stagnant, have advanced to the Quasi-Saint level.

Breaking through his cultivation level was definitely something that Ran Deng longed for.

I'm not afraid he won't agree.

……

(End of this chapter)