Chapter 113 The First Disciple of the Chan Sect: Duobao's 110th Game-Making Chapter...
Meanwhile, Kong Xuan, along with Dapeng, had recorded all the extraordinary encounters and outcomes discovered by his disciples, filling three jade slips with dense writing.
There are so many paths and choices in this game, but since it's a disciple simulator, you can't unlock many of the gameplay features without joining a sect.
With many fellow disciples comparing themselves to each other, the discussion below became increasingly engrossed and heated, even forgetting the senior disciples above.
Seeing the chaos below, Yuan Shi, given his temperament, would certainly not be able to tolerate it and would have to leave.
But seeing his twelve disciples so engrossed in their work, he patiently sat above them, listening intently as they discussed how to use their backgrounds and abilities to persuade the game's Yuanshi to accept them as disciples.
This is utterly absurd. Yuanshi smoothed out the wrinkles in his robes. He himself had already taken in these twelve disciples, and even if he were the most heartless version of himself in the game, he would never make things difficult for the disciples he had already taken in.
It's just a slight increase in difficulty, why go to such lengths? Yuan Shi looked disdainful, but his gaze remained fixed on his disciples below the stage, whose faces were beaming with excitement as they discussed the matter.
The usually taciturn and honest Guang Chengzi would argue with Zhao Gongming about the choice that his master preferred, while the unassuming Cihang would discuss with Bixiao how to obtain more resources. The usually carefree Yun Zhongzi would now put his arm around Duobao's shoulder and even directly control Duobao's character...
Yuanshi closed his eyes slightly; this was a side of his disciples that they had never shown him before.
He always thought more than his two brothers, and it was such a coincidence that he and Tongtian came to his door together and ended up staying here.
Is this what Yuan Yi wanted him to see?
He looked over, but could only see Yuan Yi wink at him, seemingly telling him not to tell Tongtian, who was still rambling on beside him, about his little thoughts.
Hmph, how could he be such an inhuman person? Yuan Shi continued to watch his increasingly lively disciples. As their teacher, he didn't expect them to be exactly like him.
As long as you don't stray from the right path and don't betray your own principles, that's enough.
While Yuan Shi had convinced himself, the players who had exchanged tips and tricks and were now planning to try their hand at the game again after compiling a strategy guide.
Everyone tacitly chose the character with the highest base stats. Not only did Duobao pick Duobao, but even Yun Zhongzi chose Duobao.
The value of being the top disciple of the Jie Sect and the number one game card goes without saying.
Unlike before, when Duobao had been relentlessly fighting against Tongtian, Yun Zhongzi, for the first time, controlled Duobao to go around and collect the resources that could be obtained, and then headed straight for the white jade staircase at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.
You've come here from the remote far west, weary from your journey, your clothes covered in dust.
Looking at the yellow, black, and red soil clinging to the soles of your feet, contrasting sharply with the pristine white jade staircase, a sudden wave of inferiority and fear washes over you. Perhaps this path isn't right for you; you could explore other options.
[Continue up the white jade stairs (requires 800 Morale, Talent???) (may trigger special events)]
[To reach the mysterious cave (requires a stroke of luck)]
Climbing the vines on the cliff (requires 300 Health and 300 Mentality)
Yun Zhongzi, without glancing to the side, stepped onto the white jade path, carrying the dust from the distance.
You have arrived at the White Jade Ladder, the Heavenly Avenue drawn by the Primordial Celestial Venerable. He follows the Mandate of Heaven and favors cultivators of the righteous path.
[And you are but a rodent from afar, of humble origins, raggedly dressed, ignorant of the customs of this place, and not conforming to the aesthetic standards of its inhabitants.]
[Yuanshi, far away in the heavens, frowned slightly. Perhaps it would be more appropriate to turn back now and make a new choice.]
Ignoring the system's prompts, Yun Zhongzi took a step forward and crossed the first step.
[The Primordial Celestial Venerable has officially seen you. His favorability towards you is low, and he has exerted pressure on you. You have gained the "Gaze of the Primordial Celestial Venerable," increasing the difficulty of the Jade Ladder trial.]
As this narration appeared, Yun Zhongzi felt a weight on his shoulders.
The next second, everything around him grew enormous. He raised his hand and saw that it had turned into several tiny claws, while his remaining large belly lay limply on the steps, having lost its magic and reverted to its original form.
Yun Zhongzi instinctively bit his paw, and after eating a mouthful of mud and fuzz, he finally realized what a foolish thing he had done, so he quickly spat out the foreign object in his mouth with a "pui pui pui" sound.
In that instant, the force on his body increased even more.
Yun Zhongzi froze on the spot. The white jade steps were now covered with hair and dust, and also had some suspicious water stains.
Normally, the master is very particular about these etiquette rules, so how did he manage to step on so many landmines from the very beginning?
He originally thought that Duobao had the highest attributes, so he used Duobao to climb the white jade ladder. However, he never expected that his master would be so averse to beings of different kinds, which only increased the difficulty for him.
If there is a next time, he will definitely tell his senior brothers this message.
But having come this far, Yun Zhongzi couldn't give up halfway. Holding Duobao's enormous rat belly, he wobbled to the next step, first forcefully pushing the drooping belly up the step, then rolling up to the second level on his paws.
This is naturally extremely unseemly, as the force on Yun Zhongzi increases with each additional layer.
Now he was truly on the verge of tears. Who would have thought that the skinny original form of Duobao would have such a big belly? He was used to being a mouse and naturally didn't know how to climb stairs.
Lacking both magical powers and the ability to transform into human form, he could only resort to this foolish method of rolling up step by step.
But such indecent behavior will naturally lower Master's favor. It's true that one wrong step leads to another. Perhaps we shouldn't have chosen Duobaolai on this white jade staircase in the first place.
Yun Zhongzi took a deep breath, pulled his abdomen in, and then tried to jump to the next level by pushing off with his claws.
As a result, he fell flat on his back, his stomach, which had been sucked in, came out again, and he almost rolled down the stairs he had just climbed.
There was truly no other way now. Yun Zhongzi could only roll up the steps one by one, until he was dizzy and couldn't tell which way was in front or behind. He didn't even know how much pressure had increased on his body. He only knew that he was climbing upwards and rolling towards the sky and the clouds.
It is unknown how much time has passed, but after bearing the weight of several thousand kilograms, just as it climbed a new step and was about to repeat the same trick to climb another step, it suddenly felt light and transformed from a rat back into a human.
The rolling motion that was originally made in the shape of a mouse turned into a person rolling a long way on the ground until it stopped in front of the feet of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.
Yun Zhongzi was completely disoriented and couldn't tell which way was which. He could only stagger to his feet and bow to his master.
"Disciple Yun... Duobao pays respects to the Heavenly Venerable."
To everyone's surprise, the Celestial Lord of Primordial Beginning in the game simply avoided the offer, his voice cold and ruthless: "I do not accept those who wear scales and armor. You may leave now."
What? A bolt from the blue! Yun Zhongzi had never felt so dizzy. He had painstakingly climbed tens of thousands of steps to reach the summit, only to be sent back by his master.
Even though he knew that his master was extremely disgusted by those who wore scales and armor, he still found it hard to accept when it actually happened to Yun Zhongzi.
Moreover, only Duobao's stats and temperament are currently capable of climbing these millions of steps.
Yun Zhongzi gritted his teeth and decided to give it another shot. He immediately performed a disciple's salute: "Since the Heavenly Venerable has set up a test, why are you refusing me entry now that I have arrived? Is it simply because I have this fur?"
Yuanshi stopped in his tracks: "Because I follow the will of Heaven, your intelligence is not yet complete and your minds are not yet settled, so it is not suitable for you to cultivate."
"But if one does not cultivate, how can one possess complete wisdom?" Yun Zhongzi suddenly looked up, like a sword just drawn from its sheath, its blade pointing directly at his master.
"The Celestial Venerable follows the will of Heaven and sets forth numerous trials. Now that I have come here, it means that the will of Heaven has also approved of me!"
Yun Zhongzi stopped arguing about Duobao's origins and background, and instead debated based on his own understanding of the Great Dao.
His master was always the person who valued rules and etiquette the most. In any case, these were His Highness's rules, and he would not voluntarily violate them.
However, forcing his master to accept a race he didn't like as his first disciple... even though it was just a game, Yun Zhongzi still felt a chill down his spine.
Fortunately, it was just a game, and his master didn't know about it outside the game, so he could speak freely and talk to himself.
"There are many living beings in the world, and the demon race is not uncommon. If the Heavenly Dao does not allow it, then there will be no demon race. But now that I can cultivate, it proves that my cultivation is in accordance with the mandate of Heaven, in accordance with the will of Heaven, and seeking a master to ask questions is also the right thing to do."
Yun Zhongzi spoke eloquently: "Therefore, although there are indeed many demons among the demon race who have not yet developed intelligence, one demon cannot be used to represent all demons. Since I have sincerely become a disciple of the Heavenly Venerable, I am willing to follow the Heavenly Venerable's teachings, restrain my beastly nature, and attain enlightenment."
Yuanshi stopped completely, remaining stationary at a distance without moving an inch, his overwhelming aura of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal spreading outwards.
The crane and white deer beside them were now trembling and kneeling on the ground. Only Yun Zhongzi was still supporting Duobao's body, and even with his ears and tail exposed, he refused to take a step back, stubbornly staring into the eyes of Yuanshi Tianzun.
Since he has passed the test, it is his due to become a disciple of the master. This is in accordance with the will of Heaven and does not violate the Great Dao.
The path leads to the heart, and even Master Yun Zhongzi would not want to back down.
"Is that what you think?" Yuanshi Tianzun's expression was inscrutable. "This path differs greatly from my own."
Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together.
"No, this is my understanding of the Great Dao of the Heavenly Venerable." Yun Zhongzi said decisively. He was taught by his master, and the Great Dao he knew was naturally derived from his master's Great Dao.
"This is my way of obeying Heaven's will!"
"Then come with me." Yuanshi turned around, everything was understood without words.
Yun Zhongzi was overjoyed, but before he could catch up, he suddenly found his vision go white.
When he opened his eyes again, he had been forced out of the game. An announcement appeared on everyone's game interface: "[Congratulations to player Yun Zhongzi for being the first to clear the Chan Sect's introductory level. He is hereby awarded the title of Chan Sect's First Disciple, and the completion leaderboard is now open.]"
Yun Zhongzi, who had always been the youngest member of the Chan Sect, was so pleased to see himself now in first place that his lips practically curled into a wide smile.
But his smile vanished the next second, for he saw only a single line of text hanging on the Chan Sect ranking list:
[Duobao, the chief disciple of the Chan Sect]
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Author's Note: Yun Zhongzi: Even in his human form, Duobao wasn't fat, so why did he become so round and chubby when he turned into a mouse? [Lemon emoji]
Duobao: That's because you don't understand the characteristics of our race. (Spits out a treasure in one gulp) (Spits out a treasure in one gulp) (Pats belly) All the treasures are hidden inside my belly! [doge]
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