The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

Master Puning was still smiling and seemed very approachable, but Chi Miao could tell that he was discussing things with her in a very serious manner.

as well as……

Put her on an equal footing and ask her if she's willing.

Master Puning asked her, "Do you know... about the demon race?"

Chi Miao was taken aback, then nodded.

She was certainly aware of the existence of the demon race.

They are a fierce, brutal, and ruthless race. Demons have no emotions... They mainly feed on humans, and cultivators are considered a delicacy to them, as they can help them increase their power.

The village where Chi Miao once wandered had been attacked by the demon race, which was a devastating loss of life.

There wasn't a single patch of intact land; corpses littered the ground, blood flowed like rivers, and... the survivors returned to their homeland, weeping as they held the mutilated bodies of their loved ones.

Those were unforgettable memories for Chi Miao; those images were deeply etched in her mind.

Master Puning smiled and said, "Since you know that, do you know why the cultivation world and ordinary people established the Ten Great Sects?"

Chi Miao pursed her lips and shook her head.

This is not recorded.

"That was during the golden age. Back then, humans were still food raised by the demons, and there weren't many people capable of resisting."

"Later, a cultivator with extraordinary talent appeared, namely the Heavenly Sorrow Immortal. The Heavenly Sorrow Immortal's power won free land for mankind, and at the same time, it made mankind sing the song of resistance."

"In just ten years, humanity has established order, rules, and sects, and the essence of these sects is... to resist the demons with the power of all humanity."

"The Ten Great Sects were the ten main forces that resisted the Demon Race back then. They received offerings from humans, obtained the most resources, and cultivated the strongest geniuses. The sects were built on the foundation of human survival."

"The battle between humans and demons lasted for over a hundred years, and then... the Heavenly Sorrow Immortal slaughtered the top half of the cultivators to become an immortal. He used the Sorrowful Sword to seal off a circle, and demons within the circle were not allowed to enter, bringing peace and prosperity."

"The golden age has come to an end."

"This is why the Heavenly Sorrow Immortal, despite his immense bloodshed, is still respected by cultivators... It's not just because he is the only one to achieve immortality, but also because his merits and demerits are unparalleled, and he saved all living beings."

Chi Miao was deeply moved after hearing this story.

Unexpectedly... the incident involving the Heavenly Sorrow Immortal back then had this connection.

"Everyone, don't you remember?"

Master Puning smiled and shook his head: "You don't need to remember, you just need to live your lives."

"All you need to know is that the Immortal Tianbei was a great hero."

"In chaotic times, humanity needs faith. Besides immortals and Buddhas, there is also humanity itself, and the current Heavenly Compassionate Immortal is that faith."

"We'll just remember the rest of the victims ourselves."

Chi Miao was deeply moved and filled with awe.

She then asked, "So, what's the bet?"

Master Puning looked up at the sky, his hands holding prayer beads.

He spoke slowly:

"Good and evil are interdependent. By summoning the Nine Heavens Tribulation to ascend to the Miaohua Continent, not only cultivators but also demons will benefit."

"The Weeping Sword recognizes its master, the Mirror of Rebirth recognizes its master even when it is broken, and all the blame seems to be directed at you. This is no ordinary coincidence; there must be a destiny at play."

"Recently, the circle has become increasingly unstable, and the demons' attacks on ordinary people have become more and more frequent. Although various sects and factions have been dealing with it, it's just a drop in the ocean. The real problem is... the circle can't hold out for much longer."

"Hundreds of years have passed, and the circle is now riddled with holes. When the circle breaks, the demons will surely attack, and then... a new crisis will befall us."

"Human life and death depend entirely on you, the younger generation. This is one of the reasons why we launched the Ten Training Camp."

"We will train you as quickly as possible, help you grow up, and in the future... be able to fulfill the mission of the Ten Great Sects."

"To become an immortal is the wish of cultivators; to survive is the mission of all humankind."

"Without the offerings of ordinary people, there would be no present, let alone the future. And with great chaos approaching, we must quicken our pace and become stronger in the shortest possible time."

Chi Miao understood these relationships.

They listened very attentively.

She took a deep breath, pursed her lips, closed her eyes, and exuded a sense of resignation: "So you think my talent is unparalleled, that I'm a turning point, and plan to pour all the best resources of the ten major sects into me, turning me into a new big shot?"

"Although this is difficult, it's ultimately for the sake of humanity..."

"Come on! Overwhelm me with resources! I can do it!"

Her face clearly said "I do".

Puning: "..."

He glanced at Chi Miao, then looked away.

It's as if they're saying they can't bear to watch it, they can't stand it.

Puning: "Um...this isn't the kind of bet I want to make."

Chi Miao's heart was broken.

Puning: "But it is somewhat similar to this."

Chi Miaoxin's heart stirred, and his eyes shone brightly.

Puning: "However, not all resources will be allocated to you."

Chi Miao's heart died again.

Her heart pounding with anxiety made her unable to resist asking directly, "Just tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Puning remained silent for a moment, then stared at Chi Miao and smiled for a long time.

"I want you to become the top genius, train the genius groups of the ten major sects, and achieve a qualitative change."

Chi Miao was taken aback, pointing at herself: "Me? You mean me?"

Puning: "Yes."

Chi Miao: "Why is it me again?!"

She led the entire elite group all by herself?

Does she deserve her?

You're making her do the work worth 100,000 yuan for only 10 yuan a month!

Let her do all the work by herself!

Chi Miao: "You guys don't have to be lazy and slack off even for this, do you?"

Puning: "...Does this old monk look like that kind of person?"

Chi Miao: "It's hard to say, I won't comment."

She really can't do this job.

Puning sighed, "Alas, what a pity... My Golden Buddha Temple has so many rare and precious materials, elixirs, peerless martial arts techniques, and auspicious feng shui sites, yet no one wants them even if I give them away."

Chi Miao's ears twitched slightly.

wrong.

That's not right.

"You mean, if I take this job, I can have complete control over the resources of the Golden Buddha Temple?"

Puning smiled and said, "As I said before, the stakes are the entire Golden Buddha Temple."

"At least it's the Golden Buddha Temple."

At the very least, it's one of the top ten sects.

Chi Miao gasped upon hearing this.

Holy crap!

Are you playing this high-stakes game?

"Give me a moment to hesitate..."

Puning: "Then..."

"make a deal!"

Puning: "???"

Are you really going to hesitate for a moment?

He could not laugh or cry.

Chi Miao then asked, "But if I fail to live up to your expectations and fail to bring about a qualitative change in these prodigies, making them capable of carrying the banner of the Super Golden Age, wouldn't humanity be doomed?"

"So I'm betting."

"You can definitely do it, and... only you can, I am absolutely certain."

Chi Miao pursed her lips and swallowed.

then……

"It's very impolite, but I really want to ask, may I?"

Puning: "Young friend, please ask."

Chi Miao: "Who gave you the courage? Fish Leong?"

Aren't you afraid that she'll corrupt all the geniuses?

"...?"

The six ordination scars on Master Puning's head seem to have become six question marks.

Who?