247: Chapter 242 Taking on a Disciple?

Within the Void Realm, there was a deathly silence.

That massive multi-colored eyeball indifferently gazed at this world it had constructed with its own hands. And at this moment, the intrusion of an uninvited guest caused this eternal indifference to be instantly replaced by a sky-toppling rage.

The figure of Daoist Xuanji, condensed from blood-colored crystals, had completely solidified.

He stared fixedly at Chen Zhiwen; that face, which should have been transcendent and immortal-like, was now covered in gloom and ferocity.

The sky-toppling killing intent was like a materialized storm, raging wildly within this independent space, seemingly wanting to completely tear Chen Zhiwen's Soul to shreds.

However, at the very moment this rage climbed to its peak, the expression on Daoist Xuanji's face suddenly underwent a bizarre change.

All the ferocity, anger, and killing intent receded like the tide.

Replacing them was a near-genial calm, as if that previous appearance of wanting to devour someone was merely an illusion.

He regained that high-and-mighty posture of looking down upon all living beings, gazing deeply at Chen Zhiwen, with a mysterious smile even curling at the corners of his mouth.

“Little friend, there is no need to be so nervous.”

Daoist Xuanji spoke slowly, his voice gentle and full of magnetism, like a patient elder.

He spread his hands to show he meant no harm; in those deep eyes, there was even a hint of appreciation.

“To be able to find this place is enough to prove your extraordinariness. Your Aptitude, Heart-Nature, and even that insight which does not belong to this realm have all made me look at you in a new light.”

“To be honest, it has been a long... long time since I have seen an interesting junior like you.”

Chen Zhiwen held the dao-slaying sword, the blade slightly lowered, and did not speak.

He just watched the other's performance quietly, his heart alert to the extreme. He knew well that a dying tiger often shows its most harmless posture before pouncing on its prey.

Daoist Xuanji saw that he was unmoved and, not caring, continued to offer his chips with a smile.

“I know that you are not of this realm and have no connection with the creatures of this world.”

“The reason you are making an enemy of me is nothing more than thinking I intend to refine you as well.”

“This is just a misunderstanding.”

His tone was sincere, as if all previous hostility had vanished into thin air.

“I can promise that before refining this world, I can first open a passage and send you away from here safe and sound.”

“Between you and me, there was never any deep-seated hatred, was there?”

Seeing Chen Zhiwen remain silent, a flash of imperceptible urgency crossed Daoist Xuanji's eyes, and he immediately threw out an even more tempting condition.

“Not only that, I can also take you to the 'Tianyuan Continent' where I reside.”

“That is a real world billions of times more vast than this barbaric cage, where Spiritual Qi is like an ocean, experts are as numerous as clouds, Nascent Souls are everywhere, and only Soul Transformation experts are considered heroes!”

“With your talent, little friend, if you can go to such a world, your future achievements will be limitless!”

He spoke persuasively, his voice filled with infinite magic, as if painting a grand blueprint leading to the supreme Great Dao for Chen Zhiwen.

“Once I have refined this world and recovered from my injuries, I am even willing to... take you as my Disciple!”

“Do you know what it means to be the Personal Disciple of a Spirit Transformation Realm expert on the Tianyuan Continent?”

“It means supreme glory, infinite resources, and a path to the heavens that leads directly to the Dao!”

Daoist Xuanji stared into Chen Zhiwen's eyes, his tone carrying a hint of unquestionable pride.

“As long as you nod, all of this is within your reach.”

However, facing these conditions that would be enough to drive any Cultivator mad, there wasn't the slightest hint of interest on Chen Zhiwen's face.

Even, deep within those eyes as calm as an ancient well, a hint of... wild joy surged!

He smiled.

He smiled from the bottom of his heart.

The greater Daoist Xuanji's emotional fluctuations were now, and the more generous the conditions he offered, the more it proved one thing—the Chief Eunuch's guess was completely correct!

The Creator God before him really was weakened to the extreme!

He had no certainty, or rather, he didn't dare use forceful means to deal with him at all! He was afraid that at the critical moment of refining the world, even the slightest accident would occur!

Furthermore, the Heavenly Dao Law Origin of this world must be extremely important to him! So important that he would rather lower himself and make grand promises to an "ant" in his eyes than take any risks!

Thinking of this, the last bit of doubt in Chen Zhiwen's heart completely vanished.

He looked up at the massive multi-colored eyeball behind Daoist Xuanji; that look was like a wolf that had been hungry for a long time seeing the fattest prey!

Killing intent!

An unprecedented killing intent erupted from Chen Zhiwen's eyes!

This Heavenly Dao Origin, he was determined to obtain it!

Daoist Xuanji keenly noticed the change in Chen Zhiwen's expression, as well as the undisguised greed and killing intent in his eyes.

The genial smile on his face gradually stiffened.

That face, which had just regained its calm, darkened again little by little.

“Little friend, it seems you do not intend to accept my kindness?”

His voice also became cold and low, containing an irrepressible rage.

“Are you really not going to reconsider?”

Daoist Xuanji made a final effort, trying to use words to shake Chen Zhiwen's determination.

“You must know that even on the Tianyuan Continent, Spirit Transformation Realm experts are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, presiding over a region; in those super Sects, they are also like Old Ancestor figures!”

“By becoming my disciple, all your Bottlenecks in cultivation will be easily resolved! This is a supreme Opportunity that many Prodigies could only dream of but never obtain!”