Chapter 240: Heavy Responsibility! Final Gifts!

Chen Xuan put the Nine Origins away expressionlessly.

Fortunately, these little fairies could enter Spatial Rings as though they were ordinary weapons.

This allowed him to understand something. Although they appeared intelligent and lively, they were not truly living beings.

At least, not in the strict sense.

Otherwise, they couldn’t enter his spatial ring. After all, living beings could not be stored inside spatial treasures. Forceful entry would result in the space exploding.

"However, lust, huh...?" Chen Xuan whispered, his expression becoming somewhat strange.

He hadn’t expected such an answer from the Nine Origins.

At first, he had even wondered whether he was being pranked.

Yet after listening to the Nine Origins’ explanation, he gradually understood what was happening.

According to them, the Nine Origins were born as a result of the Immortal World’s creation. Although they possessed a material form, they were essentially illusory lifeforms.

For such creatures, the Spiritual Energy of the world was useless. Only illusory powers could feed them.

For example, the power of dreams, faith, or even emotions.

Chen Xuan’s case fell into the latter category. According to the Nine Origins, influenced by him, they could feed on the power of Lust.

This made Chen Xuan speechless. For a moment, he simply stood there in silence, unable to think of anything appropriate to say in response to such an absurd explanation.

His suspicion that the Nine Origins were perverts was further reinforced.

As for the fact that this was his own doing? Chen Xuan would never believe it!

’Those things must want to sully my innocence! Yes! That is it!’

Chen Xuan took several deep breaths, looking furious. It took him several seconds before he finally recovered.

He knew that, no matter what, he had to accept it.

He had already witnessed the power of the Nine Origins firsthand.

That strange state of enlightenment had allowed his comprehension to reach a level that would normally require countless years of cultivation.

His Immortal Law Mark had undergone a transformation, while the techniques and spells he had been practicing had improved to an absurd degree.

Although his cultivation had yet to break through, Chen Xuan knew that he would be able to defeat his past self with ease. This was a difference in combat prowess.

If he could enter that state again, the benefits would undoubtedly be even greater. Perhaps building the foundation for his breakthrough to Soul Transformation was possible!

Although he was unwilling to feed the Nine Origins something like Lust, or rather, unwilling to perform what doing that would entail, it was impossible to refuse such an opportunity that had been practically placed in front of him.

After all, strength was the foundation of everything in the cultivation world. Without sufficient strength, even possessing countless treasures would be meaningless.

’At most, I will have to sacrifice my body again...’

’Hey...’

Chen Xuan sighed, tears welling up in his eyes.

Damn it!

It was all because he was too handsome.

That old hag had kidnapped him because of his extraordinary appearance. Now, even the nine illusory lifeforms were the same.

Was this the price one had to pay for possessing such an appearance?

Chen Xuan shook his head, staring at the sun above his head with a distant look.

His expression was filled with the sorrow of someone who had experienced far too much hardship.

At the end of the day, he knew very well...

Only he could possibly shoulder such responsibility!

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While Chen Xuan felt as though he was shouldering the responsibility of saving the entire world, on a distant island, a young woman respectfully kowtowed before a translucent phantom.

"Master!" Cai Yao respectfully called out, her forehead pressing against the floor.

Most cultivators would refuse to perform such a ceremony, especially those who had already reached the Foundation Establishment Realm.

But for Cai Yao, it was nothing. The mysterious figure had been next to her since she began her cultivation journey.

In her heart, he had been her teacher from the very beginning. Although she had only formally become his disciple today, in Cai Yao’s mind, that relationship had existed long ago.

Since that was the case, what was wrong with showing respect to one’s teacher?

Watching this scene unfold and sensing Cai Yao’s sincere thoughts, Chen Xuan couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction.

It was always good for a disciple to be filial.

After all, although Cai Yao was talented and would surely become an Immortal in the future, this didn’t mean that Chen Xuan would not care about her character.

If anything, it was the exact opposite. Talent could determine how far a cultivator could go.

But character could determine whether that cultivator would become a friend, an enemy, or something even worse.

How many people had accepted disciples only to be betrayed in the end?

Lan Lanyue’s experience was still fresh in Chen Xuan’s mind. He could not afford to have a future Immortal develop bad thoughts about him.

Fortunately, from what he could sense, Cai Yao’s respect was completely sincere.

There was no ulterior motive.

Although satisfied, Chen Xuan did not show it on the surface.

"Alright. There is no need for such formalities. Get up..."

He waved his hand. Before Cai Yao could react, an invisible power enveloped her and helped her rise.

As a result, however, Chen Xuan’s figure became even more translucent, as though it was about to fade away at any moment.

"Master!" Cai Yao cried out in alarm.

"Idiot!"

Chen Xuan fired a light that gently flicked her forehead.

"Didn’t I tell you that this is only some of my remnant power?"

"I’m still alive! What’s the point of crying about a mere remnant power?"

Being scolded, Cai Yao puffed up her cheeks in anger. Soon, however, she couldn’t help but show some embarrassment.

In truth, she had long forgotten about Chen Xuan’s words.

The previous disciple acceptance ceremony had attracted most of her attention, and she had been so excited that his explanation had completely slipped her mind.

Now that he reminded her, she finally remembered.

Chen Xuan felt a headache upon seeing her clueless look.

For a moment, he wondered whether intelligence and cultivation talent were mutually exclusive.

Would only stupid people possess extraordinary cultivation aptitude?

’But how is that possible? I’m such an intelligent and talented man...’

Chen Xuan soon dismissed that thought. After all, he himself was the perfect example of someone who possessed both intelligence and talent.

A smile appeared on his face.

"Since you’ve become my disciple, it is only natural that I will give you some gifts."

Cai Yao looked at the spatial ring lying on the side and seemed to want to say something.

However, Chen Xuan interrupted her.

"Don’t worry. These can be considered our meeting gifts. They don’t count."

Cai Yao hesitated. She had already received countless benefits from Chen Xuan during her cultivation journey.

Yet before she could refuse, Chen Xuan raised his hand casually.

Immediately, the space above his palm shattered.

A black opening appeared in the world, and much to Cai Yao’s surprise, several items fell from inside.

A crimson book. A saber. A large pearl.

Each one exuded a powerful aura, causing Cai Yao’s expression to become serious.

Even without carefully examining them, she could tell that these were extraordinary treasures.

The crimson book gave off an ancient aura.

The saber possessed a sharpness that made the surrounding Spiritual Energy tremble faintly.

As for the pearl, Cai Yao could sense an enormous amount of energy contained within it.

Chen Xuan gave her no time to react.

First, he controlled the crimson book and the saber, sending them flying toward her.

"This is a collection of spells I’ve gathered over the years. I believe they are naturally suited to you."

Cai Yao carefully caught the crimson book.

The moment her Spiritual Energy entered it, she could vaguely sense the countless techniques recorded inside. They appeared to be tailor-made for her.

"As for the weapon, I can see that you’ve been using a saber over the years."

Chen Xuan glanced at the weapon she currently carried.

"This High-Grade Spirit Weapon should be enough for you to use for some time."

"Finally..."

Chen Xuan looked toward the pearl.

"This thing contains the Blood Essence of some sea beasts I’ve killed over the years."

"Whether it is used as a cultivation resource, traded with other cultivators, or even used to help your pets improve, it will be extremely useful."

Cai Yao’s eyes lit up.

She naturally understood the value of Blood Essence.

It could be used to strengthen one’s body, improve cultivation, and even help beasts purify or awaken their bloodlines.

For her, it was undoubtedly an extremely useful resource.

She carefully reached out and accepted the pearl.

The moment these words fell, however, a tiny white creature rapidly approached the two.

Squeebly, which had been hiding before and was afraid to show the slightest movement, had now appeared before Chen Xuan.

Its little eyes were fixed firmly on the pearl. Greed was practically overflowing from them.