Primordial Era: I am the chief disciple of the Three Pure Ones, the gatekeeper of the Great Dao.

Chapter 7 Young friend, please wait a moment, I, Ran Deng, wish to become your disciple!

Time flies, and the sun and moon revolve.

At the gate of Kunlun Mountain, Cang Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

A glint of green light flashed past his eyes, and the Daoist intent surrounding him gradually returned to calm.

"I have already grasped the basics of the laws of wood, and the energy contained within the Huangzhong plum is truly extraordinary."

"If I hadn't intentionally suppressed it, breaking through to a minor realm would have been extremely easy."

Cang Xuan lightly twirled his fingers and was surprised to find that he had been meditating on the futon for decades.

During this time, no living beings have come to Kunlun Mountain, allowing him to devote himself to enlightenment and comprehend the laws.

Every race and every living being desires to become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones.

However, this road is fraught with thorns and difficulties.

Even if one manages to set foot on Kunlun Mountain, one must undergo a series of trials before finally seeing the Kunlun Mountain Gate.

"Um?"

"The destined one has arrived."

As if sensing something, Cang Xuan looked up into the distance and saw several figures slowly approaching.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away...

"Big sister, do you think we can really become disciples of a sage?"

Bixiao wore a long blue dress, the hem of which swayed gently, her eyes filled with longing.

The three sisters, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao, were born from the Golden Island in the East Sea.

Later, they met Zhao Gongming by chance, and the four of them became sworn brothers.

We are now heading to Kunlun Mountain in the hope of becoming disciples of the Three Pure Ones.

All four were Golden Immortals, possessing extraordinary strength.

They braved wind and rain, overcoming numerous difficulties and obstacles along the way.

Zhao Gongming slowly spoke:

"The Three Pure Ones established the sect, made a heavenly oath, and opened their gates wide."

"The four of us dare not claim to be exceptionally gifted, but our desire to seek the truth is second to none."

"As long as we do our best, we will surely win the favor of the sage."

Zhao Gongming's words boosted Bixiao's confidence, as if the future was already bright.

Along their journey, they witnessed firsthand the conflict between the Lich and Demon races.

In the primordial world, the strong prey on the weak, and only the Sage Sect serves as a backer.

Only then can one steadily progress on the path of cultivation, staying away from pointless killing and fighting.

Yunxiao thought for a moment and suggested, "Brother is right. We should do our best to seize that sliver of opportunity."

"This place is only tens of thousands of miles away from Kunlun Mountain, so why don't we go on foot?"

"To ride the wind in the sacred grounds of the sages is to show disrespect to the Three Pure Ones."

Upon hearing this, everyone understood and nodded in agreement.

Any rash action could incur the displeasure of a sage.

Just as the four were about to continue their journey, a voice came from behind them:

"Please wait a moment, my four young friends!"

As they turned around, the Taoist Ran Deng appeared behind them.

"This humble Taoist priest, Randeng, greets you four young friends. Are you all heading towards Kunlun Mountain?"

The Taoist Ran Deng smiled and spoke in a calm tone.

The Taoist Ran Deng was a primordial deity, but due to limitations in his own aptitude and opportunities, he was unable to fully display his talents.

He is incomparable to top-tier experts such as Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Laozu.

Although I was fortunate enough to hear the Daoist Ancestor Hongjun preach, I was unable to comprehend the Dao of Quasi-Saints.

His cultivation level has been stuck at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, making no progress.

Therefore, he also wanted to become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones.

He sought an opportunity to break through to the level of a Quasi-Saint, and also to find a place to settle down and make a living.

"Greetings, Senior Burning Lamp! My siblings and I are on our way to Kunlun Mountain!"

"However, senior, your cultivation is so profound, why do you also need to seek a master like us?"

Zhao Gongming asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Although I and the Three Pure Ones were listening to the Dao in the Zixiao Palace, this humble Taoist master..."

As he spoke, a hint of melancholy flashed in Ran Deng's eyes, and then he continued:

"However, I have been unable to comprehend the Path of Quasi-Saints for a long time, so this trip to Kunlun Mountain is truly to seek the Dao and resolve my doubts."

Ran Deng already had a plan in mind.

Taiqing Laozi was tranquil and inactive, while Tongtian Jiaozhu was full of ambition but lacked worldly wisdom.

After careful consideration, Randeng decided to become a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun.

With his own qualifications and rich experience, he will surely be able to occupy a place in the Chan Sect.

"Senior Ran Deng, this encounter is truly the will of Heaven."

"Would the senior be willing to accompany this junior?"

Zhao Gongming extended an invitation to Ran Deng with great respect.

Upon hearing this, Ran Deng nodded slightly and said:

"In that case, let's go together."

The five of them set off together on the road to Kunlun Mountain.

Soon, they arrived at the gate of Kunlun Mountain.

Cang Xuan sat quietly on the meditation cushion, surrounded by celestial aura, his Daoist principles natural and perfectly integrated.

A pair of deep eyes, seemingly able to see through all things in the world, watching over every destined person who sets foot on Kunlun Mountain.

"The Enlightenment Meditation Cushion!"

The Taoist Ran Deng was suddenly jolted, his gaze involuntarily drawn to the futon beneath Cang Xuan.

He had seen this futon in the Zixiao Palace before, so he was naturally aware of its value.

At this moment, being placed beneath Cang Xuan made him wonder about Cang Xuan's identity.

"Just who is this person?"

Ran Deng secretly guessed, his eyes showing both curiosity and awe.

Seeing that Daoist Ran Deng was standing still, Qiong Xiao couldn't help but urge him on:

"Senior, let's not delay any longer, let's hurry up the mountain to pay our respects to the Three Pure Ones!"

But Ran Deng waved his hand, signaling everyone to calm down.

"Wait a minute."

The Taoist Ran Deng said in a deep voice, "Let's go and see that Xuanmen disciple first."

In the Kunlun Mountains, any rash action could bring unexpected disaster.

Therefore, he decided to first probe Cangxuan's true strength before making any further plans.

Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals exchanged a glance, and could only suppress their anxiety.

Following closely in Randeng's footsteps, they slowly walked towards Cangxuan.

Clearly, they also realized that the young man on the futon was no ordinary person and must have extraordinary abilities.

They knew in their hearts that this disciple of the Xuanmen sect was no ordinary person.

Cang Xuan sat upright on the futon, surrounded by celestial energy.

The figures of everyone were reflected in his deep eyes.

"This lamp-lighter is quite shrewd."

Cang Xuan thought to himself, "He saw through my extraordinary nature at a glance."

"No wonder he was able to devote himself to the Western religion and become Dipankara Buddha in the future."

My thoughts drifted far away, as if I could see the future of the lamp.

Although everyone has their own ambitions, changing allegiances is perfectly acceptable.

But now that he's in charge of Kunlun Mountain, Randeng should no longer dream of becoming the vice leader of the Chan Sect.

Thinking of this, a strange look flashed in Cang Xuan's eyes.

Ran Deng felt a mix of emotions, and a chill crept into his heart, making him shiver involuntarily.

"Could it be that today is not auspicious for me to become a disciple and seek enlightenment?"

He muttered to himself, but the die was cast and he had no choice but to proceed.

I could only suppress my unease and step out.

Zhao Gongming then led the Three Immortals to Cang Xuan, and said humbly:

"I am Zhao Gongming, and these three women beside me are my sworn sisters."

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, if we may enter Kunlun Mountain to pay our respects to the Three Pure Ones?"

The four men looked respectful and filled with reverence for Cang Xuan.

Cang Xuan slowly stood up, his tone tinged with coldness as he said:

What if I say no?

The voice was devoid of any emotion, as if it were merely stating a given fact.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming and the others were stunned.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.

They never expected to be rejected so directly.

Cang Xuan said this not out of personal likes or dislikes.

Rather, it's because he understands the rules of the system.

Only by overcoming obstacles and trials can those destined to be helped obtain the system's rewards.

(End of this chapter)