Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 322 Are you willing to join my Humanist Cult?

Grand Master Xuandu has also arrived... Yu Ding glanced at this senior brother in surprise. They had met once before when the three religions discussed the Investiture of the Gods, so they naturally knew each other.

However, what truly impressed him was the unique temperament that set this person apart from the disciples of the other two religions.

Unlike the disciples of Yuxu or Biyou, who, despite being enlightened immortals, were all brave and fierce, and competitive, none of them fit Yu Ding's image of an immortal.

But this one is different. If you had to describe the feeling Xuandu gave him in one word, Yu Ding would probably use 'non-competitive'.

His lack of contention coincided with some of the thoughts of his senior uncle. This great master had no attachment to the Tao; standing there, he was as ordinary as a mortal, with a gentle and approachable smile on his face.

Upon seeing the Grand Master Xuandu, Yu Ding glanced at Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, and immediately understood. He bowed respectfully and asked, feigning ignorance, "I am indeed the one. May I ask who you are, fellow Daoist?"

He wondered why Manjushri Bodhisattva didn't come with Dipankara Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva this time; it turned out that they had invited this person to be their helper.

Thinking of this, Yu Ding glanced disdainfully at Manjushri Bodhisattva. It seemed he had overestimated this senior brother. He had thought that even if he was outmatched, at least he would have some backbone and accept defeat. But it turned out he was just another elementary school student who would run to his parents after getting beaten up...

"Hmph, you don't even recognize Senior Brother Xuandu, yet you claim to be a disciple of the Sage Taiqing." Manjushri sneered, a gleam of delight in his eyes.

So this guy was referring to me as a disciple of the Grand Master when he asked me about my lineage... Yu Ding was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly looked up and laughed a few times before saying with a mocking expression, "Fellow Daoist Manjushri is truly humorous. When have I ever said anything like that I am a disciple of the Sage of Taiqing?"

As he spoke, Yu Ding looked at Xuan Du and said, "So it is Grand Master Xuan Du from the lineage of the Sage Taiqing. Ha, Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, do you think I am afraid just because you have invited a Grand Master to help me?"

He had a good impression of Senior Brother Xuandu's 'non-competitive' temperament, but if the other party got involved in these mundane matters of struggle this time, he would have to change his opinion of him.

Grand Master Xuandu raised his hand and smiled, saying, "Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. I only heard from my junior brother Manjushri that someone's Daoist practices are in harmony with our teacher's. That's why I came to see you. If possible, I would like to help you resolve this dispute."

Master Puxian's expression changed, and he quickly whispered a reminder: "Senior brother, this Daoist Taixu is indeed not a disciple of our Grand Master Uncle."

"really!"

Before Samantabhadra could finish speaking, Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, stared at the jade cauldron, a smile playing on his lips, and said, “Taixu, I can ignore the dispute between you and me, but you have to give an explanation for obstructing my acceptance of disciples. I will have to ask Master Randeng to make the decision.”

"Try it!"

Yu Ding raised an eyebrow, his provocation evident in his words.

"I'll be your mother..." A hint of panic flashed in the eyes of Ran Deng, who was watching the melon on the side. He wished he could slap Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, who had dragged him into this mess, to the ground.

"How dare you! Do you know who you're talking to?"

Manjushri, the Heavenly Venerable of Vast Dharma, angrily said, "This is Ran, the Vice Head of my Chan Sect..."

"You are brave!"

With a dark expression, Randeng grabbed Manjushri and pulled him behind him, staring at Manjushri. "So, do you even know who you're talking to?"

This is the incarnation of your master! How dare you be so presumptuous! Do you still want to have a good time in Jade Void Palace?

Manjushri: Σ (дlll)

Um... Teacher Ran Deng, did you suppress the wrong person?
At this moment, Ran Deng raised his hands and said with a dry laugh to the group, "No, I must make it clear here that Fellow Daoist Tai Xu has absolutely no connection with my Jade Void Palace. All misunderstandings and disputes have already been wiped clean."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Grand Master Xuandu raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, and began to examine the jade cauldron with great interest.

As for Manjushri Bodhisattva and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, they were even more shocked.

When they arrived, Puxian said that Dipankara and Taixu Daoren had gone to spar, and now Dipankara is saying such things... What exactly happened in between?
"Teacher?" Master Puxian frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "You won your sparring match with Daoist Taixu, didn't you..."

Ah... Ran Deng said without batting an eye, "Hehe, your teacher naturally won this sparring match... he should..."

What right do I have to decide whether they win or lose?!

As he spoke, Randeng looked at Yuding and said, "Did I win or lose, Master? Tell me quickly!"

However, if he were to lose, he would likely follow in Fu Yuan's footsteps and become a stepping stone for the sect leader's rise to fame!

Thinking of this, Randeng sighed inwardly.

Manjushri and Samantabhadra: Σ (дlll)

What do you mean by "victory"? ...Is the outcome of a battle really that uncertain?

Xuan Du: ~_^
interesting! interesting!
Seeing that Randeng had handed over the power to decide the outcome to him, Yu Ding coughed lightly, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said with admiration, "Fellow Daoist Randeng is incredibly powerful and has great magical abilities. Although I, Daoist Taixu, have lost this time and suffered a great loss of energy, I am convinced of my defeat."

Since it was Randeng who was beaten, let's save face for him for now!
Severely damaged?

Xuandu, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra exchanged a glance, their expressions turning somewhat strange.

Looking at your radiant state, you don't seem to have lost any energy at all.
Upon hearing this, Ran Deng felt a surge of joy and warmth in his heart. Sure enough, when trouble arose, the sect leader would still consider his feelings. He had managed to save face.

He had known this cult leader for a long time and they became friends. However, after the cult leader took in his true disciples, he became distant from him. But... the cult leader wasn't that close to every true disciple, was he?
Aside from Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, everyone else was treated the same... cough, let's not mention that idiot Huang Long.

Ran Deng solemnly replied, "Not at all, Fellow Daoist Taixu is exceptionally talented. Among the opponents I have fought, within the same realm, I would say that your physical skills are the strongest!"

This wasn't flattery; it was his true feeling!
Just imagine, how high would the future achievements of a saintly sect leader of the Primordial Spirit Immortal Path be, an incarnation that cultivates both the physical body and the primordial spirit? Even he dared not imagine... Manjushri and Samantabhadra looked at each other in disbelief.

No, can anyone tell them what they missed?
Why are these two, who should be fighting to the death, actually... praising each other?

"Teacher, what about the disciple..." the two asked timidly.

"Let's go back to Jade Void Palace first."

As he spoke, Ran Deng cupped his fists to Yu Ding Xuan Du and said, "Now that this matter is settled, I will take my leave."

He immediately lit a lamp and led the two away on auspicious clouds.

"When did this lamp-burning monk become so easy to talk to?"

Yu Ding frowned as he looked in the direction the group had left, his eyes flickering. He was puzzled, as this did not match the ruthless and taciturn deputy leader he knew from the Great Tribulation of the Gods!

Perhaps one reason is that I deliberately created this identity to mislead others, and another is that I was frightened by the chaotic sword energy of the Pangu Banner... Yu Ding thought to himself, and after thinking it over, this is the only one that makes sense.

However, regardless of the circumstances, this matter should be temporarily resolved. It remains to be seen whether Randeng can come to his senses after returning home.

"Fellow Daoist Taixu!"

Just as Yu Ding was pondering, a voice suddenly rang out. Yu Ding turned his head and saw Grand Master Xuandu standing beside him with a smile, saying meaningfully, "The Vice Sect Leader of the Chan Sect has a very high opinion of you, fellow Daoist!"

Yu Ding waved his hand and laughed, "There's nothing I can do. Senior Randeng and I hit it off immediately, we appreciate each other so much, and I couldn't help myself!"

“Oh… Oh hahaha…” Grand Master Xuandu was stunned for a moment, then couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

He came here for two reasons. First, he was naturally intrigued and wanted to see if the teacher had really taken on a junior brother for him.

Secondly, he heard from Manjushri that Samantabhadra had gone to find Dipankara.

Based on his understanding of Ran Deng, he knew that this matter would be difficult to resolve peacefully once he returned, so he came to try to mediate.

However, he didn't expect that the matter had already been resolved by someone else...

After Yu Ding and Xuan Du finished laughing, they asked, "Then... does the Grand Master have something else to discuss with me?"

You can leave now, I need to go to my church!

Grand Master Xuandu smiled somewhat embarrassedly and said, "I have a question I'd like to ask you, fellow Daoist, but I feel it might be presumptuous."

"What's the problem?" Yu Ding was taken aback.

Grand Master Xuandu gazed intently at the jade cauldron and asked, "May I ask Fellow Daoist Taixu, who is your master, what sect do you belong to, and where do you cultivate?"

So they've come to inquire about my background... Yu Ding's eyes flashed, and he replied with a strange expression, "What's so presumptuous about that? I am Tai Xu, a wandering cultivator without a sect. I once stayed and cultivated in the Floating Light Cave of Flying Fish Mountain, and later took Li Jing as my disciple."

Flying Fish Mountain Floating Light Cave? I've never heard of it... Grand Master Xuandu frowned slightly, then smiled and said, "If you don't know where it is, when will this humble Taoist pay you a visit?"

"Ah, this..." Yu Ding's face showed difficulty.

"What, is it inconvenient?" Grand Master Xuandu asked in surprise.

Yu Ding smiled helplessly: "It's not that it's inconvenient. The Grand Master can't see it now, but I can take the Grand Master to see the ruins another day."

"Ruins?"

"Ahem, to be honest, my sect was destroyed in a great battle with demons!" Yu Ding coughed lightly.

"Ah?" Grand Master Xuandu was taken aback and said, "I didn't expect you to have encountered such a tragic event."

For an immortal, this place of practice is like a home to an ordinary person; the destruction of this grotto is indeed no less than the destruction of a home...

"Haha, what's the big deal? If the dojo is gone, we can just find another one."

Yu Ding laughed and said, "All the green mountains under heaven are the same. Where can't I make my dojo? Besides, it's just a cave. Who knows if this isn't a good thing? Right!"

Even if he loses Feiyu Mountain and Fuguang Cave, he still has Yuquan Mountain and Jinxia Cave, Guigu Valley, Fangcun Mountain...

"Fellow Daoist is magnanimous!"

Xuan Du stared in astonishment at the calm and composed jade cauldron, a bold idea suddenly popping into his mind, and a subtle smile appeared on his face.

“Well said, Fellow Daoist Taixu. You see, since you have neither a sect nor a Daoist temple, perhaps this is a predestined connection that brings you together!”

"Fate?" Yu Ding asked with a strange expression.

"I wonder if you would be willing to join my Human Sect?" Xuan Du turned his head, looking at Yu Ding with a warm smile, and extended a sincere invitation.

"Wha...what, join the Humanist Church?"

Upon seeing the olive branch extended by Grand Master Xuandu, Yu Ding was completely stunned.

(End of this chapter)