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"Senior, you are the Ancient Sage," Xiao Ling hesitated for a moment before finally voicing the question that lingered in her heart.
Most Ancient Sages had already ascended; they were essentially immortal. Even if only a wisp of their soul remained, they could still restore themselves. However, the figure before them, Tai Xu Zhenzi, clearly did not fit that understanding.
"Hmph! When Old Madam battled the Demon King, she was left with only her remnant soul, and now she can only cling to this temple for survival. If it weren't for that, why would Old Madam need to rely on you?" Tai Xu Zhenzi's voice was filled with sorrow and helplessness.
His gaze swept over the crowd once more as he coldly declared, "I have little patience. If you wish to break through to the Saint Realm soon, make this deal with me. It is an immense opportunity for you!"
As soon as Tai Xu Zhenzi finished speaking, Chen Li was the first to step forward, unhesitatingly agreeing to his terms.
"Good! I am willing to pledge my loyalty to you, Senior!" He looked at Tai Xu Zhenzi respectfully. "Senior, please instruct me on what I should do."
The members of the Heavenly Dao Sect and Golden Sun Sect grew anxious upon witnessing this. Any fear they felt stemmed from insufficient temptation.
Tai Xu Zhenzi could help them become Saints; that was a temptation worth risking their lives for. After all, among countless cultivators, how many could reach such heights?
"I am willing too!"
The disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect and Golden Sun Sect hurriedly expressed their willingness to pledge loyalty to Tai Xu Zhenzi, fearing they would miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Each of them flushed with excitement, as if invigorated by a surge of energy, leaving no room for hesitation or doubt.
Even the usually composed Xiao Ling found it hard to contain her excitement at this moment, eager to take action.
Soon enough, only Chen Li and Shen Qingyue remained silent in the grand hall.
Tai Xu Zhenzi's deep eyes, reminiscent of stars, held a hint of curiosity as they landed on Chen Li and Shen Qingyue.
"You two little ones just showed disrespect; now you remain silent. Are you stunned by my power?" Tai Xu Zhenzi's aged voice carried a teasing tone, as if he were observing two little rabbits trapped in his grasp.
As an Ancient Sage, he had never encountered such audacious juniors before. "I won't hold your earlier disrespect against you. As long as you serve me well, I will not treat you unfairly," Tai Xu Zhenzi continued, his tone laced with a hint of temptation.
In his view, although these two youngsters were somewhat reckless, their extraordinary talents could prove to be a significant asset if utilized properly.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Li couldn't help but roll his eyes and said softly, "Senior, you misunderstand. We don't want to!"
The moment he spoke, the entire room fell silent in shock. Everyone stared at Chen Li as if he were a fool, disbelief etched on their faces. They could hardly believe their ears—this kid actually rejected Tai Xu Zhenzi's goodwill?
This was an opportunity for the Saint to grow stronger! How many people yearned for such a chance, only to find it elusive? Yet this kid had the audacity to dismiss it so casually? Was he out of his mind? Did he even realize what he was saying? It was simply outrageous!
In their hearts, everyone cursed silently, looking at Chen Li as if he were a dead man walking. Even Chen and Xiao Ling wore expressions of shock and confusion, unable to comprehend why Chen Li would act this way. Only Shen Qingyue stood calmly beside him, as if she had anticipated his choice all along. To express her support, she even nodded her little head.
"What did you say?!" A cold glint flashed in Tai Xu Zhenzi's weathered and sharp eyes, and his tone turned icy. As an Ancient Sage, when had he ever needed to curry favor with juniors to get things done? In his prime, a mere word from him would have drawn countless people rushing to serve him.
Yet now, two mere kids dared to reject him after he had lowered himself time and again? In the past, he would have struck them down without hesitation.
An invisible pressure emanated from Tai Xu Zhenzi once more, enveloping both Chen Li and Shen Qingyue in an instant. "Kid, little girl, I'll give you one more chance. You better think carefully before you speak!" His gaze was filled with menace; there was no longer any pretense in his words—refusal would come at a cost!
Shen Qingyue's little face tightened, but her large, sparkling eyes shone with a fierce intensity that belied her age. This sharp gaze pierced through Tai Xu Zhenzi like a tangible force, causing him to feel a slight tremor in his heart.
Before he could fully grasp the nature of this feeling, an invisible pressure emanated from Shen Qingyue's petite frame.
Though this pressure was still weak, it carried an air of supreme authority, as if a deity from the heavens were looking down upon mortals.
Tai Xu Zhenzi's pupils suddenly constricted, and a storm of shock surged within him.
This girl, he thought, was puzzling. Despite the pressure being faint, it gave him an irresistible sensation, as if he were facing a true superior.
What was this little girl’s background? Tai Xu Zhenzi had lived for over ten thousand years and had seen countless geniuses, yet he had never encountered someone like Shen Qingyue, who possessed such pressure at such a young age.
Could it be that this little girl was the reincarnation of some ancient monster? As he speculated, his gaze toward Shen Qingyue grew more cautious.
At that moment, Chen Li felt the pressure from Tai Xu Zhenzi stimulating his mind, and finally, the system in his head responded.
[Detection: Host is under pressure suppression. Activating Maximum Insight. Understanding of pressure resistance is achieved; can ignore any form of pressure and rebound it!]
The system's voice resonated in Chen Li's mind like celestial music.
In the next instant, a mysterious power surged through his limbs and bones, instantly nullifying Tai Xu Zhenzi's pressure into nothingness.
Chen Li felt an immediate sense of relief, as if he had shed a heavy burden. He stretched his muscles and looked at Tai Xu Zhenzi with a teasing glint in his eyes.
Is that all you've got? Chen Li mocked. With this level of pressure, you think you can scare me?
Upon hearing this, Tai Xu Zhenzi's previously softened thoughts sank once more.
You’re asking for death! Tai Xu Zhenzi roared, intensifying his pressure in an attempt to teach Chen Li a lesson.
However, at that moment, the aura around Chen Li suddenly changed.
A pressure comparable to Tai Xu Zhenzi's erupted from him like a mountain torrent, instantly rebounding onto Tai Xu Zhenzi.
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