Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 344 Operation Lighting the Lamp to Win Over Cihang

Hearing Zhunti's laughter, Randeng always felt it was particularly grating, as if he were being mocked.

Zhunti quickly waved his hand, "Fellow Daoist Randeng, please don't misunderstand. We in the West have a supreme and wonderful method that can help you solve your problem."

"What wonderful method?"

Ran Deng was somewhat suspicious. In his understanding, the foundation of his Dao was damaged and could only be repaired by time.

It could be ten thousand years, or a hundred thousand years, or even longer.

"This method is called the Relic Cultivation Method. It was painstakingly researched and developed by my senior brother and me. It is extremely wonderful. If Fellow Daoist Randeng is willing to join the Western Paradise, the Relic Cultivation Method will be presented to you with both hands."

After listening, Dipankara remained silent for a moment, then said, "May I first take a look at the wondrous Dharma of the Western Relics?"

"Of course."

With a wave of his hand and a flick of his finger, a vast stream of information flooded into Randeng's mind.

Just a few breaths later, Ran Deng suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with shock.

Zhunti laughed and said, "What's wrong, Fellow Daoist Randeng? I didn't lie to you, did I?"

After pondering for a moment, Randeng asked, "Sage Zhunti, if any Kunlun Golden Immortal wishes to join the Western Sect, would the Western Sect be willing to accept them?"

"What Fellow Daoist Ran Deng means is..."

"I can persuade the three Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect—Cihang, Manjushri, and Samantabhadra—to join the Western Sect as well."

Ran Deng spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Is what you say true, fellow Daoist?"

Zhunti couldn't sit still any longer. A Golden Immortal from the Chan Sect switching allegiance to his Western Sect would not only greatly enhance the strength of his Western Sect, but also have a greater significance.

If they were to be sensible, they would know that since they are all direct descendants of the sages, the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun have not cultivated in the Chan Sect but have instead turned to the Western Sect. What would the millions of cultivators in the prehistoric world think?

Over time, this will inevitably bring a continuous stream of talent to the Western Religion, which is far more significant than having a few more Great Luo Golden Immortals.

"It is true, of course. Saints are unjust and treat people differently. Junior Brother Cihang, Junior Brother Manjushri, and Junior Brother Puxian are not fools. I am 80% confident that I can persuade them."

Ran Deng slowly said, "If the sage treats everyone fairly and equally, it doesn't matter if there are fewer resources, and they won't have any complaints."

But the sage was too biased. They were all core disciples, but some enjoyed delicacies while they were left to eat scraps. They were unwilling to accept this!

Zhunti's eyes brightened even more, and a deep smile appeared on his lips. "When does Fellow Daoist Randeng plan to make his move?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, please wait patiently for good news in the next few days."

"it is good."

Zhunti's body flashed, the projection dissipated, and the golden Bodhi seed returned to the way it was when the Burning Lamp Taoist had just taken it out.

Randeng put away the Bodhi seeds and flew towards the place where Cihang and the other two were in seclusion.

Cihang Cave was exceptionally spacious. On the white jade floor, two prayer mats sat side by side, with lamps lit. Cihang and his companion sat on them without saying a word.

A short while later, a commotion broke out outside Cihang Zhenren's cave. Manjushri Zhenren and Samantabhadra Zhenren rushed in, panting, and said with some complaint, "Teacher Randeng, why did you call us here in such a hurry? We are currently without cultivation, and the journey is not short."

Before, this distance would have been nothing to a Great Luo Golden Immortal, but things are different now. Their three flowers on top of their heads have been cut off, and their cultivation has been ruined. Only their physical bodies are slightly stronger, but even traveling such a long distance has exhausted them considerably.

When Randeng saw that the three of them had arrived, he used his magic to seal Cihang's cave. Manjushri, Samantabhadra and the other two were at a loss and looked at Cihang. Cihang shook his head.

After sealing the cave entrance and using the calamity energy of heaven and earth to conceal himself, Randeng spoke earnestly.

"Fellow disciples, I have come here today because I have something important to discuss with you all."

"What's the big deal?"

Everyone spoke up in unison.

"The matter of joining Western religion."

"What?"

Cihang and the other two were stunned, even doubting that they had misheard, but when they saw Randeng's unwavering expression, they got goosebumps all over their bodies.

Join Western religion?

Wouldn't that be tantamount to betraying the Chan Sect?

Given their master's personality, if they were to truly betray the sect, the consequences would be dire.

Cihang's face was full of lingering fear. He waved his hand and said, "Teacher Randeng, what did you just say? We didn't hear you clearly."

Manjushri and Samantabhadra echoed, "Yes, we didn't hear anything."

Randeng smiled and said, "Right now, the calamity is spreading, blotting out the sky and the sun. The secrets of the primordial world and the law of cause and effect are completely disrupted. Even the sages will not know about it."

After saying that, Ran Deng waved his hand and said, "Come with me."

The three of them looked at each other, swallowed hard, and followed the Taoist Ran Deng.

When the three passed by the cave dwellings of Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, and the others, and saw that the three were Golden Immortals, they all gaped wide-eyed and looked utterly bewildered.

"This, how is this possible? How could the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir have such miraculous effects?"

Cihang and the other two also consumed a Nine-Turn Golden Pill, but for them, whose three flowers on their heads had been removed, the effect of the Nine-Turn Golden Pill was negligible.

How could they possibly help Guang Chengzi and the others reach the Golden Immortal realm?

Randeng led Cihang and the other two back to his cave, then coldly said, "The effects are so drastically different, what else could be the reason? It's naturally because our teacher treated us differently. He obtained the real divine pill and bestowed it upon Guangchengzi and the others, but gave us a Nine-Turn Golden Pill to get by."

Cihang and the other two fell silent, their hearts filled with immense resentment. Differential treatment, yet another instance of differential treatment!

Master bestowed divine pills upon Guang Chengzi and the others to help them restore their cultivation. But has he considered what will happen to them?

Millions of years of arduous cultivation, destroyed in an instant, and what is gained is not comfort from the sect, but endless harm.

Ran Deng watched from the side, a slight smile playing on his lips. The reason he had chosen Cihang and the other two was not only to increase his chances of joining the Western Religion.

Knowing that this situation of not being concerned about scarcity but about inequality had happened before, he wanted to use this opportunity to completely ignite the resentment that had accumulated in the hearts of Cihang and the other two over countless millennia, and to take revenge on the Chan Sect.

After a long while, Cihang and the other two suppressed their resentment and gave a bitter smile.

"Teacher Ran Deng, the Western Sect is already inferior to the Chan Sect. We're already in this state within the Chan Sect, so what difference would it make if we went to the Western Sect?"

Ran Deng continued, "The Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation has depleted your five vital energies and three flowers on your head. It is extremely difficult, almost impossible, for you to recover them on your own."

But if one joins Western Christianity, then things might be different.

Randeng's words were like a pebble dropped into water; Cihang and the other two's eyes lit up. "What does Teacher Randeng mean?"

"The Western religion has a method of cultivating with relics, which can provide a convenient path to help you restore your spiritual practice."

"Can the methods of practice exemplified by the relics truly help us restore our cultivation?"

The three of them, Cihang, were breathing heavily.

Only after losing their cultivation and becoming crippled did they realize how important cultivation was to them.

Ran Deng affirmed, "I have personally tried it, and it does indeed have wonderful effects, but the Western sages have decreed that I cannot teach it to you for the time being."

(End of this chapter)