The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

With just one glance, Taibai recognized the two approaching from the west as the two who had been crying and pleading in the Zixiao Palace.

At this moment, the two of them showed no trace of sorrow on their faces, but instead wore almost "kind" smiles and walked briskly towards him.

Taibai knew something was wrong; these two people who came to him were most likely either scoundrels or thieves.

But instead of backing down, he took a few quick steps forward and went to meet him.

He stopped a few steps away from the two, bowed respectfully, and said:

"Disciple Taibai greets Uncle-Master Jieyin and Uncle-Master Zhunti, wishing you both a swift attainment of the Great Dao!"

Before he could bend over completely, his arms were already firmly supported by one on each side.

"Nephew, there's no need for such formality! Please rise, please rise!"

The two moved swiftly and coordinated perfectly, preventing Taibai from completing the entire ritual.

Taibai straightened up without any expectation in his heart.

It is common knowledge that the West is impoverished, so these two senior uncles would never give him a gift upon meeting.

"I wonder what business you two senior uncles have with me? If there is anything I can do to help, I will do my best, even at the cost of my life."

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, their "amiable" smiles growing even wider, clearly appreciating Taibai's respectful and courteous attitude.

In the primordial world, many powerful beings held these two Westerners in contempt.

Even when some cultivators with lower cultivation levels bowed, they did so with trepidation, a stark contrast to the natural respect that Taibai displayed before them.

The "respect" shown by Li Bai was tasted with a unique "sweetness" in the hearts of these people who had experienced the ups and downs of life.

This feeling was both unfamiliar and comforting to them.

"Alas, I am ashamed to say that the West is barren and has nothing of value."

These three Bodhi seeds were formed from your very essence, Uncle-Master Zhunti, and contain the meaning of pure wisdom.

I present this to my nephew as a token of our meeting; I hope he will not find it offensive.

As he spoke, he naturally reached into Zhunti's sleeve, rummaged around for a moment, and pulled out three Bodhi seeds, which he then handed to Taibai.

Upon seeing this, Taibai immediately put away the three Bodhi seeds, his eyes gleaming with a hint of "gratitude".

"I dare not refuse such a generous gift from my elders. This disciple bows in gratitude to my two senior uncles for their kind favor!"

Zhunti, who was standing to the side, froze for a moment when Jieyin reached into his sleeve.

Since their transformation into human form, these brothers have always eaten, drunk, and taken from the East in order to revive the West.

It's truly rare for someone to voluntarily part with their family fortune like this.

"Senior brother, you're foolish! He has already become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones. Even if you emptied his pockets of the Western Paradise for him, how could he possibly betray the Three Pure Ones?"

Zhunti's voice, tinged with urgency and dissatisfaction, rang out in Jieyin's mind.

However, Jieyin remained unmoved in the face of Zhunti's complaints.

"Junior brother, the ways of Heaven are unpredictable, and cause and effect are unfathomable. How can you know that if you sow a seed today, it won't bear the fruit that our Western Paradise needs in the future?"

Knowing that his senior brother's mind was made up, Zhunti could only sigh inwardly and not try to persuade him any further.

Given his personality, he would never actually do a "losing deal".

Moreover, Jieyin and Zhunti's goal from the very beginning was the spiritual treasure that Taibai had just taken away.

However, by combining his memories from his past life with the current situation, Taibai quickly guessed the general idea.

The Western duo came to find him, surely for the Eastern Azure Lotus Banner.

Thinking of this, Taibai knew he absolutely could not let them ask for it first, otherwise he would be put in a passive position.

Before Zhunti could utter a single word about Lingbao, Taibai took a half-step back, his eyes visibly reddening.

"This disciple's innate five elements are imbalanced, and it's uncertain when my primordial energy will go berserk. The Bodhi seeds bestowed upon me by my two senior uncles are like timely rain after a long drought, or charcoal in the snow! This disciple is deeply grateful and thanks my senior uncles for their generous gift!"

Taibai thought that after he said those words, the Western duo would no longer ask for the Baose Flag.

However, Taibai's thoughts were nothing but wishful thinking; he ultimately underestimated Zhunti's abilities.

After Taibai finished his ceremony, Zhunti immediately stepped forward and once again "kindly" took Taibai's arms.

"Alas, my junior brother, you flatter me. It's just that my western lands are also impoverished, and it was so difficult to find..."

"Nephew, you don't actually need to be obsessed with collecting the origins of the five elements and focus on cultivating the single Geng metal path."

If you find it difficult to change your path later when your cultivation has deepened, it is not too late.

If you have the time, my nephew, you are welcome to come to the West someday, and your uncle will personally preach the Dao for you.

Before Zhunti could finish speaking, Jieyin interrupted him again.

Zhunti, standing to the side, turned pale and speechless.

To be honest, he really didn't believe that his senior brother could compete with the Three Pure Ones for a disciple.

After all, he knew the situation in the West very well, so who would be willing to give up the comfortable life in the East?

"In that case, I thank you in advance, Uncle-Master. If I have the time in the future, I will definitely travel to the West to seek your guidance!"

"Ahem!"

Seeing that Jieyin was about to speak again, Zhunti immediately coughed twice and gave him a wink:

Senior brother, stop talking nonsense! The Three Pure Ones are about to return. Quickly get the Azure Lotus Banner.

"Nephew, it's not that your uncle is greedy for worldly things, it's just that the Western Paradise is too full of suffering, and all living beings..."

Yet again, just as Zhunti was about to finish speaking, the auras of the Three Pure Ones were already infinitely close.

Upon seeing Jieyin and Zhunti, Tongtian unleashed his magical power.

"What are you two junior brothers doing here?"

Zhunti sensed the hostile aura of the newcomer and immediately fell silent.

Then, Jieyin and Zhunti simultaneously turned to the Three Pure Ones and said in unison:

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

"The treasure has an owner. If you two junior brothers have nothing else to do, you may return."

You have no opportunity, no merit, and no good fortune. You should diligently cultivate your own path and stop whining here without real understanding.

After Taiqing finished speaking, he lightly flicked his whisk and glanced at the two people in the west.

Yuanshi's expression became even more distant.

The two Westerners were also reasonable people, and they knew that they were no match for the Three Pure Ones at present.

The two exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and quietly left, departing from the Treasure Sharing Cliff.

Seeing the two Westerners leave, the Three Pure Ones were about to take Taibai away when Taibai stepped forward and stopped them.

Taibai gazed intently at the Treasure Cliff behind him and said:

"Three teachers, please wait a moment. This cliff can withstand countless spiritual treasures without damage and endure the erosion of chaotic energy without being destroyed; it must be an extraordinary treasure of heaven and earth. If you three teachers have no intention of taking it, could you please help your disciple retrieve it?"

Taiqing and Yuanshi's expressions shifted slightly, but before they could speak, Tongtian burst into laughter, his eyes showing approval.

"Hahaha, my good disciple has a sharp eye! This cliff is indeed extraordinary. Since you have this desire, I will help you take it!"

Before he finished speaking, Tongtian leaped up and hovered in mid-air. His robes billowed and a clear light swirled around him as he tried to capture the Treasure Dividing Cliff into his sleeves.

However, above the auspicious clouds opposite, Zhen Yuanzi also manifested his Dharma body, with the Earth Book in his hand emitting thick, mysterious light that also enveloped the majestic ancient cliff.

The two powerful figures found themselves in a silent standoff atop the Treasure Sharing Cliff.