Others follow advice and imitate celebrities, but you start by pretending to be a god?

Why are you here again?
Lin Nan frowned slightly.

Recently, the Heavenly Court seems to have been loitering around the East Sea, which puzzles Lin Nan. He wonders what the Heavenly Court is doing in the mortal realm.

Could it be that our dojo has been exposed?
After a brief moment of doubt, Lin Nan dismissed the idea.

This place is extremely well hidden. As long as it remains concealed and does not reveal itself, even the most powerful beings in the Three Realms would not be able to find it.

Unless Lin Nan is willing, no one can detect the dojo, nor can they attack it; it is impossible for it to be discovered.

As for whether it was one of their own disciples who exposed it.

That's even more impossible.

How could a bunch of insignificant scoundrels attract the attention of the Heavenly Court?
He cultivated in the temple for hundreds of years but learned nothing except how to read novels in the Hongmeng Book Pavilion.

All he does all day is be lazy and decadent.

Do they really think they can make a name for themselves in the Three Realms?

"Haha, if we really expect them to make a name for themselves, we'll probably end up having to rely on them to write books to become famous, won't we?" Lin Nan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

If that's the case, why would the Heavenly Army of the Heavenly Court wander around the East Sea for no reason?

Are they just bored and have nothing better to do?
"Perhaps there's something more to it..."

"With so many heavenly soldiers and generals coming in batches to investigate, what grand plan do they have?"

Lin Nan was somewhat puzzled, but after a brief moment of thought, he turned his gaze outside the dojo...

Then he squinted.

Dragon clan?

Isn't there a member of the East Sea Dragon Clan here?

Perhaps we could bring him in and ask him what happened?
Thinking of this, Lin Nan was too lazy to rack his brains anymore. He simply raised his wrist and grabbed at something far away outside the dojo!

'Boom!!'

It was as if the sun was rising, the void was cracked open, and the world outside the temple was about to collapse!
Divine light shone between Lin Nan's fingers, its immortal radiance illuminating the past, present, and future, its power unmatched!
That was incredibly fast!
Although the old Dragon King was already at the mid-stage of the Taiyi realm, had lived through countless years, and possessed many life-saving supernatural abilities, he was still powerless to resist within the scope of the Daoist temple!
Almost as soon as the old Dragon King looked up, before he could react, his vision blurred and he was grabbed and pulled into the dojo!

As for Ao Bing, he was completely caught off guard and remained standing there, looking around blankly.

What just... happened?
Where are my dragon ancestors?

……

at the same time,

Inside the dojo.

Are you from the East Sea Dragon Clan?

A faint, ethereal voice slowly echoed between heaven and earth, as powerful as thunder, reaching the ears of the old Dragon King.

It instantly sent chills down his spine and made his whole body tremble!
He looked up and saw a figure standing on the distant beach.

He was dressed in a simple, moon-white robe, with a handsome face and eyes that seemed to hold the shimmering stars and the passage of time!
With every gesture, it seemed as if heaven and earth would submit to him. Clusters of light swirled around him, and upon closer inspection, they turned out to be vast expanses of stars!
Only then did the old Dragon King realize that he had been pulled into a special secret realm by his senior!

His back was instantly soaked with cold sweat!

"Junior Zhuliu greets Senior!"

Upon seeing Lin Nan, the old Dragon King's heart pounded wildly. He was about to apologize when Lin Nan spoke first.

"I've called you in today because I have something to ask you."

Upon hearing this, the old Dragon King immediately raised his head and said in a deep voice, "Senior, please ask. If I know the answer, I will answer it to the best of my ability!"

Lin Nan nodded, too lazy to waste any more words, and asked directly, "Recently, the Heavenly Court's celestial soldiers have been increasingly active in the East Sea. What is the reason for this? Has something happened to the Heavenly Court?"

Upon hearing this, the old Dragon King hesitated for a moment: "This... I have been in seclusion for many years and am not familiar with the recent events in the Heavenly Court..."

do not know?
Lin Nan paused for a moment, then waved his hand: "In that case, let me ask you, in the Three Realms today, where has the Buddhist journey to the West progressed?"

The old Dragon King chuckled awkwardly, "Well... senior, I've been suppressed by the Heavenly Court beneath the East Sea and unable to leave, so I haven't been able to inquire about the Buddhist sect..."

Lin Nan frowned slightly and asked again, "Since that's the case, you should know about the Stone Monkey, right? Back then, he caused a great disturbance in Heaven and took the Sea-Stabilizing Needle from the East Sea..."

"My dragon clan's stabilizing pillar has been taken away?" The old dragon king was even more surprised than Lin Nan when he heard this, and his face was filled with astonishment.

He then muttered to himself, "Since it's already been stolen, it's better to avoid trouble. Let it go. It's just a monkey anyway."

Seeing the old Dragon King's appearance, Lin Nan was also a little stunned. He wondered what kind of old guy he had captured, who knew nothing about him.
And why is he so timid and afraid of trouble?

You're not even angry when your things are stolen?
Lin Nan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Could this guy be like that little monk from before?

What does it mean to be completely clueless when asked a question?
"How many years have you lived?" Lin Nan asked, just to be on the safe side.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, senior. I've survived since the Lich Wars era," the old Dragon King said with some shame.

Upon hearing this, Lin Nan almost coughed up blood!

Have you survived from the Lich King era to the present?
This……

How many years has this guy been a seasoned veteran?
Are you even better at hiding than me?
Lin Nan's expression immediately turned somewhat disdainful.

Having lived for so many tens of thousands of years, you don't even know this little thing?
"Then tell me, what do you know?" Lin Nan asked dismissively.

As if seeing through the disdain in Lin Nan's eyes, even someone of the Old Dragon King's stature couldn't help but blush, and he hurriedly said...

"Reporting to Senior, I do know some of the recent major events!" The old Dragon King said, while desperately trying to recall some things that Ao Guang had told him before.

But he couldn't remember everything, so he could only pick out some parts to say.

"For example, recently, Xiniu Hezhou seems to be in chaos. A group of mysterious people attacked Mount Ling and overturned the Demon Suppression Hall!"

"The entire Xiniu Hezhou was turned upside down."

If Ao Bing were here and heard the old Dragon King say these words, he would be speechless.

Our ancestors!

Next time I talk to you about something, will you listen attentively?

What kind of group has attacked Mount Ling?!

That group of people are the disciples of the person in front of us!
Unfortunately, Ao Bing was not captured by Lin Nan and was still waiting outside, bewildered and anxious.

Lin Nan was taken aback for a moment, then frowned and began to think.

"Have they captured Mount Ling yet...?"

"The Three Realms are finally starting to get a bit chaotic..."

Old Dragon King: "??????"

While the old Dragon King cautiously awaited his senior's judgment, Lin Nan was also puzzled. Why was a group of people going to attack a mountain?

Why does that sound so familiar?
My dear disciples recently visited me. They mentioned that they had gone to the West to fight a great battle, and that it was extremely dangerous. They also brought back many treasures to present to me.

And those treasures they left behind, now that I think about it, seem to be all Buddhist ritual implements... Lin Nan frowned, somewhat puzzled, but more so with suspicion.

They think they can attack Mount Ling?
Could any random little monk purify them all?
but……

Where did they get these seemingly decent Buddhist treasures from?

Is it...

My disciples are really amazing; they've stirred up a lot of trouble in Xiniu Hezhou.

"hiss……"

"No way? No way? No way?!?"

"My dear disciples, don't scare your master!"

Lin Nan's expression shifted constantly. Recalling the events of the past, she felt increasingly suspicious.

For example, the constantly ringing system notification sounds.

The disciples' status in the Three Realms increases by 1...

At the time, Lin Nan didn't think about it in detail because his preconceived notions led him to believe that his disciples were just doing minor things outside. After all, their status was only '+1', so what could they possibly do with such a small improvement?
But now that I think about it, everything seems to have become bizarre...

Shaking his head, Lin Nan dismissed the thoughts from his mind. He felt it was unlikely, but a lingering doubt remained. He planned to inquire further when his disciples visited the dojo next time…

I hope it's not as I suspect, otherwise I'll be absolutely furious!
Inside the temple, Lin Nan and the Old Dragon King locked eyes, the atmosphere subtle and tense.

Just now, Lin Nan tried to find out the current situation of the Three Realms through a series of questions and answers.

Unexpectedly, the old Dragon King knew nothing about the matter, and his knowledge was even less than his!
Just like him, he's a total sly old fox!
They are even more patient than him!

Lin Nan felt a surge of disdain. He had thought that this old dragon king, who had survived the ancient calamity of the witch and demon, must have some extraordinary knowledge. He never expected him to be so incompetent.
"Ahem, actually, senior, if you ask about ancient matters, this junior does know a little bit about them." The old Dragon King coughed awkwardly, trying to save face.

"Do you need to talk about ancient matters? I know a hundred times more about them than you do! I only care about the present." Lin Nan rolled his eyes dismissively.

Upon hearing this, the old Dragon King felt even more embarrassed!
If I had known this would happen, I should have asked Ao Bing more about what has been happening in the Three Realms recently!
But at the same time, he was even more convinced that the person in front of him was undoubtedly a great power from ancient times!
Although his true identity is unknown, his background must be extraordinary!

The figure was dressed in flowing robes, with an upright posture and an indescribable composure and profundity in his demeanor, as if shrouded in a layer of mist, making it difficult to see his true face!

Previously, the old Dragon King had only a fleeting thought, wanting to peek into the world, when he felt a sudden dizziness before his eyes, as if a vast world was pressing down on him!

The stars twinkle, the sun and moon rise and fall, and the sky begins to appear!

The immense pressure made his bones crack and pop, making it almost impossible for him to breathe!
Back then, when heaven and earth were shattered and the wilderness was ravaged, the old Dragon King was fortunate enough to witness a sage take action during that ancient primordial calamity.

It was an invincible posture; his imposing figure inspired awe.

With every gesture, heaven and earth cheered and sang!

The figure before them was exceptionally elegant, with deep and wise eyes, surrounded by endless rules and stars...

The old Dragon King suddenly shivered, a glint of light flashing in his eyes!
Could it be that……

The person before me is actually an incarnation of a saint?!
The old Dragon King suddenly realized!
That's right!

Only such a being could possess such power!
Only the legendary sages could extract the legendary blood of Pangu!

But since the Investiture of the Gods, haven't many saints already gone far away to the primordial world and escaped into chaos?

not necessarily!

It is said that in the Heavenly Court, there is still an incarnation of Laozi sitting in the Tushita Palace!

If Laozi can do it, then how come there are no other saints in the Three Realms?
Thinking of this, the old Dragon King's eyes shone brightly!
The legendary saint!

That's definitely a thick thigh!
Without saying a word, the old Dragon King knelt down and kowtowed heavily, as if pushing down a mountain of gold and a pillar of jade!
"Junior Zhuliu pays respects to Senior!"

"I humbly request that you accept me as your disciple, senior!"

‘Dong-dong-dong! ’

As the old Dragon King spoke, he kowtowed forcefully, creating a metallic clang on the soft sand!

Lin Nan was taken aback when she saw this.

What is this old Dragon King up to?
They're old dragons who've survived since the Lich Age, why are they being so servile?

"Get up first. You've lived for so long, you can't have ended up in such a miserable state, can you?" Lin Nan said helplessly.

"If you do not agree, senior, I will not get up!"

"Over the years, what the younger generation has experienced has been far more tragic than the older generation could have imagined!"

The old Dragon King knelt on the ground, recalling his experiences over the years, and tears streamed down his face.

He survived the Lich Wars and the subsequent two cataclysmic events, enduring both in a miserable state!
He thought he had done enough and been patient enough, but it was all in vain!

The dragon race is still in rapid decline!

The Heavenly Court, Buddhism, the Underworld... all forces in the Three Realms are constantly suppressing us...

In addition, the dragon race reproduces slowly, and their fortune is declining...

If this continues...

The dragon race will one day be completely destroyed!

At that time, their dragon race may also repeat the mistakes of the phoenix and qilin, and completely disappear from the three realms!

In fact, the old Dragon King was also hoping that he could meet an ancient powerful being and receive some protection when he accompanied Ao Bing on this trip!
Unexpectedly, this place not only contains ancient powerful beings, but also a legendary incarnation of a saint!
Lin Nan's appearance is nothing short of a lifeline for the old Dragon King!
Why are dragons being bullied so miserably?
Isn't it because they don't have any powerful backers?
If they could become disciples of a sage, their dragon race would receive a wisp of divine protection, at least ensuring the continuation of their bloodline!
Now that such an opportunity is right in front of him, how could he not seize it?
What does it matter if I have to give up this old face?

Thinking of this, the white-haired old dragon king prostrated himself on the ground with even greater respect!
"I humbly request that you accept me, this humble dragon, as your disciple, senior!"

"Little Dragon dares not hope for your meticulous guidance, Senior. I only wish to stay by your side and serve as your mount!"

"I humbly request that you grant my request, senior, and accept me as your disciple!"

The waves surged and roared.

An ancient dragon king, who had witnessed millions of years of vicissitudes, was now so humbly prostrating himself before a young man, calling himself a little dragon.

For the sake of the dragon race's survival, this old dragon king spared no effort and used every means at his disposal!

They were even willing to become the mount of a saint, just to gain a little protection from the dragon race!
However, Lin Nan's expression was slightly strange...

To have an old man serve me? And then ride an old dragon through the skies in the future?

The thought of that scene sent a chill down Lin Nan's spine, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"That's enough. My temple has been closed to visitors recently, and I will no longer accept disciples."

Lin Nan's words were like a bolt from the blue for the old Dragon King!

The old Dragon King's body trembled, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.

Yes.

Even if this is just an incarnation, he is still a legendary saint, wise and insightful.

How could they so easily accept him as a disciple? (End of Chapter)