Chapter 13 Chang Hao's Transformation
Chang Hao led Yuanshi to the banana tree, where two leaves were hanging. One leaf was blazing with fire, and the other was like jade, with a slight bluish tinge.
Chang Hao pointed to the banana tree and said generously, "Since you don't want the previous leaves, these two banana leaves are yours. You'll just need to take care of them yourself."
"No need, keep it for your own self-defense." Yuanshi had his own pride. He had already accepted the Haotian Mirror from Chang Hao. This banana tree was first discovered by Chang Hao, so it naturally belonged to Chang Hao.
"What, does it not meet your standards?" Chang Hao asked jokingly.
"I only look at things that catch my eye." Yuan Shi was full of arrogance, implying that he would not look at anything that did not meet his standards, let alone collect it and refine it again.
Chang Hao was stunned for a moment. Did it have to be so awkward? What about those that he couldn't stand? Thinking about it, he asked.
"Those who are not worthy of my attention should know their place and not come near me," Yuanshi replied matter-of-factly.
Chang Hao was speechless, and carefully advised, "You should know that not everyone has self-awareness, so don't set your expectations so high."
If the standards are too high and a bunch of inferior products come out, then it will be a huge embarrassment.
"How could it be too high? Given my status, I naturally want the best of everything. When I take on disciples in the future, I will only select the best of the best. I will not accept those who are not well-connected, have high comprehension, and have beautiful appearances."
Yuanshi stared at Chang Hao's expression. In the past, whenever the topic of nobility and inferiority came up, Tongtian would immediately start arguing with him. Was this person an illusion or Tongtian himself...?
“Of course,” Chang Hao understood. “Taking on a disciple is a major event. The master and disciple are of the same blood and fate, sharing both glory and misfortune. Therefore, one must be extremely careful.”
There is nothing wrong with this.
Yuanshi stared intently at Chang Hao. This reaction was wrong. Normally, he shouldn't have jumped up and drawn his sword.
A storm was brewing in Yuanshi's eyes. He simply couldn't accept that the Chang Hao in front of him was just a smokescreen created by Tongtian. Would the Chang Hao in front of him disappear without a trace when the time came? The thought that this person might disappear without a trace was unacceptable.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" Chang Hao hesitated, genuinely curious, and couldn't help but joke, "Could it be that you intend to take me as your disciple? Although I have no such intention, I just don't know if I'm good enough for your eyes, Yuanshi?"
If Tongtian had asked this question, Yuanshi would have immediately replied, "What part of you do I find attractive?" But to say that he didn't find anything attractive about Chang Hao would be a lie.
Chang Hao looked up at him curiously. Was it really that hard to answer?
“I think it’s acceptable.” Yuanshi replied solemnly, his mind racing, his eyes wide open, scrutinizing Chang Hao. If Chang Hao was truly a temporary manifestation of Tongtian’s magic, how could he keep him here? Perhaps he could help him truly solidify into a physical form and become an independent primordial cultivator.
If Chang Hao hadn't been paying attention, he wouldn't have heard the sound, which was barely louder than a mosquito's hum.
"Since you've taken a liking to me, I sincerely wish to be your friend. Would I have the honor of visiting your Daoist academy?" Chang Hao hadn't had any friends in a long time, and it was rare to meet such a good person. He wanted to gain Yuan Shi's friendship.
Yuanshi's face changed drastically, turning pale and then red. He gritted his teeth and thought, "You Tongtian, your tricks are getting more and more varied, it's impossible to defend against them."
“Chang Hao,” Yuanshi said with difficulty, “Actually, I followed you because my third brother cast a spell on you.”
"So that's how it is," Chang Hao was slightly taken aback, and a dashing and cheerful face immediately appeared in his mind. Tongtian was Yuanshi's third brother? "It's alright. I guess it's because your third brother is mischievous. I haven't noticed anything wrong with him all these days."
Yuan Shi was speechless; it seemed he couldn't keep this troublesome younger brother.
"Don't move. Let me check it out. If there's anything wrong, I'll fix it immediately." Yuanshi frowned slightly. The Shangqing Qi that he was used to was now extremely irritating for some reason. It was better to go and investigate the truth. If Chang Hao was really just imagining things, the moment Chang Hao realized this would be the moment he disappeared. That would be terrible.
Chang Hao was puzzled but impressed, and he agreed anyway.
Yuanshi's face turned ashen. He suppressed his urge to kill the culprit and first removed the Shangqing Qi that Tongtian had placed on Chang Hao.
Just as he was about to probe the Jade Purity Qi for a closer look, he discovered that after removing the Upper Purity Qi from Chang Hao's body, the Jade Purity Qi, Taiqing Qi, and Upper Purity Qi that he had been suppressing using unknown methods were becoming increasingly apparent.
Yuanshi's mind went blank. If they weren't the Three Pure Ones but the Four Pure Ones...
Once his stubborn streak kicked in, Yuanshi insisted on figuring out what was going on. He probed Chang Hao's body with the Jade Purity Qi and circulated it once, finding nothing amiss. Just as he was about to breathe a sigh of relief and withdraw, an unexpected event occurred.
The remaining essence within Chang Hao's body, influenced by the collapse of Pangu and the three types of pure energy that were also divided into three by the Jade Pure Energy, spontaneously circulated throughout the body. At the same time, the source of light hidden deep within Chang Hao's true spirit was activated, spontaneously absorbing the essence of sunlight, moonlight, and starlight from the primordial world to construct Chang Hao's true body.
The Yin and Yang energies absorbed were transformed into nourishment. The body, enlightened by Hongjun, became ethereal and transformed back into a purple-gold energy ball, merging with the Three Lights. However, the Three Lights were the main focus, with the purple energy protecting the outer perimeter of the Three Lights, forming a protective layer.
So, is Chang Hao still just a lump of dough that hasn't taken shape yet?
Yuan Shi's face was blank. What had he done all this time?
He readily accepts anything offered by the cubs, casually takes innate spiritual treasures, and takes things without any restraint—this is not his way of doing things.
He also used the Jade Purity Heart Method to change Chang Hao's original innate energy path. The Jade Purity Heart Method is extremely domineering, and it is likely that Chang Hao will have no choice but to switch to cultivating his Jade Purity Heart Method from now on.
Enough is enough. Once Chang Hao wakes up, I will take him as my disciple. Yuanshi intends to fulfill this predestined fate.
Moreover, Chang Hao excels in every aspect that aligns with the original aesthetic standards: he has a good foundation, a virtuous character, proper manners, and both moral integrity and talent…
Yuanshi stood there, thinking of a bunch of advantages. Looking at the boy who had materialized in the light, he slowly added "flawless white moon, unparalleled throughout the ages, worthy of being a fine disciple."
Like a parched land receiving rain amidst a sky full of stars, Chang Hao greedily absorbed all the light sources. Slowly, a cultivation technique appeared in his sea of consciousness: the Jade Purity Primordial Scripture. If it were Tongtian who was activating this vast legacy for Chang Hao at this moment, what would have been revealed would have been another technique: the Upper Purity Primordial Scripture.
This cultivation method seems tailor-made for Chang Hao, and indeed it is. Apart from Chang Hao, no one else has the conditions to cultivate this method.
Yuanshi, being prepared, set up an array around Chang Hao, firstly to help Chang Hao gather the essence of heaven and earth, and secondly to prevent those with ulterior motives from taking the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.
Chang Hao withdrew the silvery-white light around him, and the heavenly tribulation lightning only made a few sounds, striking twice as a token gesture before dissipating.
It was a fortunate event that Chang Hao's cultivation level leaped to the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal and that he regained his original source. From then on, Chang Hao became the embodiment of the light of this world.
The seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy bowed and said, "Thank you for your protection, Fellow Daoist Yuanshi."
Chang Hao was secretly relieved. Although he was safe and sound in Zixiao Palace, he could not activate the three lights of the sun, moon and stars. Although the Three Lights Divine Water was wonderful, he would never soak in it to cultivate.
Originally, he thought he had lost the source of light. He did not understand why he continued to cultivate. Although he benefited from the presence of the Three Lights Divine Water and did not experience any problems, over time, his source was exhausted. Not only did his cultivation become difficult to advance, but he was also permanently cut off from the Great Dao, which was extremely dangerous.
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