Chapter 9: The Gods Emerge, Hongjun Appears

Zhu Yu cried out loud, "Master, Junior Brother, I am so scared, please come and save me." She was crying not only for the beautiful world that had been destroyed but also for herself, as the merciless fire was about to consume her.

Dressed in a green jacket, Zhu Yu was captivated by the scene before her, running with abandon and emitting bursts of laughter that rang like bells. At times, she teased the grazing fawns, and at other times, she bent down to pick a wildflower.

"Be good, that is merely an illusion, everything has passed." Zhou Cheng had been watching the two of them from the side. He guided Zhu Yu to experience the path of destruction, as Zhu Yu's character was too gentle to excessively cultivate the path of life. In contrast, Shi Zhong was thrown into a world of vast seas and deserts, allowing him to perceive the changes of time and the transformation of the world, fully observing the path of life.

Zhu Yu and Shi Zhong entered Zhou Cheng's thatched cottage and were unexpectedly greeted by a sense of tranquility, as if enveloped in a gentle spring breeze. They immediately began to curiously examine their master's dwelling.

Only Shizhong and Zhuyu showed no significant changes, having only grown a little taller, approximately around ten years old. After all, it was Zhou Cheng who helped the two take form initially, and he did not wish for them to lose their childhood, so he allowed them to begin their transformation with the bodies and wisdom of children, and then grow. At this moment, Zhuyu was gathering the clouds and mist, weaving a shimmering garment of clouds in her hands, while Shizhong lay by the small lake at the mountain top, fishing with a bamboo pole. The thatched cottage had not changed much, but in front of one house were all bamboo, while in front of the other were all jade stones. Zhou Cheng couldn't help but laugh; it seemed that his two disciples truly had not forgotten their roots.

"Master is saving, saving. Master will definitely bring you a lot of delicious food." Zhou Cheng laughed heartily; he was very fond of his two disciples, not because of their talents, but because he cherished that kind of simple warmth, a feeling he had not experienced for a long time since his rebirth and the long period after reading.

Upon reaching the thatched cottage, Zhou Cheng was taken aback. Are these truly his two disciples, who are blessed with such good fortune?

The Bamboo Language has arrived in a vibrant world, where the vast land is covered with green grass like a carpet, interspersed with wildflowers in a pleasing arrangement. Herds of reindeer graze at times, raise their heads alertly at others, run in pairs, and occasionally nuzzle each other with their ears and noses. The blue sky is adorned with drifting white clouds, creating a beautiful expanse of blue sky and earth

Zhou Cheng, at that time, granted them only the basic ability to transform in order to make their future lives more complete. As a result, although they transformed tens of thousands of years earlier, their cultivation level was only at the late stage of Qi Induction. A hundred years passed, and they barely reached the late stage of God Transformation, which was not solely due to their own efforts, but rather because of the abundant spiritual energy of Qingqiu Mountain

These two items I give to you; during the days when the master is away, you must diligently practice. If you feel bored, you may take a stroll in the Qingqiu Mountain. Should you happen to get into a dispute with anyone, remember to use this treasure, and you will be free from worry. It is imperative that before the master returns, you must not descend the mountain; otherwise, be careful, for I will return and confine you in a dark room. Recently, Zhou Cheng has sensed that something is about to happen, and he must leave the mountain for a while, thus he carefully admonishes his two mischievous, adorable, and active disciples. It is imperative that before the master returns, you must not descend the mountain; otherwise, be careful, for I will return and confine you in a dark room. Recently, Zhou Cheng has sensed that something is about to happen, and he must leave the mountain for a while, thus he carefully admonishes his two mischievous, adorable, and active disciples.

During the attack with the inkstone, it can grow in the wind, akin to the celestial seal, yet the latter's power pales in comparison. This inkstone is truly the foremost treasure for postnatal attacks, and it can be regarded as a remarkable contradiction alongside the exquisite pagoda of the universe.

It feels so comfortable. Although Zhou Cheng spent only one hundred years crafting the magical artifact, his inherent desire for freedom makes him not particularly fond of it, even if he is not unaccustomed to it. Of course, during the time of chaos, he never counted the years and had no way to complain about the loneliness and desolation of that period.

Looking at the work before him, Zhou Cheng felt quite satisfied. These two items, the Flowing Light Escape, possess remarkable effects, somewhat akin to the Nail-Head Seven Arrows and the Bow of Hou Yi that shot down the suns. Although they are not particularly extraordinary, they have their unique utility. The innate water essence is extremely soft, while the innate metal essence is exceedingly hard, which grants the Flowing Light Escape decent defensive capabilities. Additionally, the banana leaf, being of the wind element, can ward off the wind, thus endowing the Flowing Light Escape with the effect of light evasion. Coupled with ink ground on the Heaven and Earth Inkstone and the Chaotic Reincarnation Brush dipped in ink to write the talismans, and finally merging with Zhou Cheng's supreme divine abilities, it was completed in a single stroke. The innate water essence is extremely soft, while the innate metal essence is exceedingly hard, which grants the Flowing Light Escape decent defensive capabilities. Additionally, the banana leaf, being of the wind element, can ward off the wind, thus endowing the Flowing Light Escape with the effect of light evasion. Coupled with ink ground on the Heaven and Earth Inkstone and the Chaotic Reincarnation Brush dipped in ink to write the talismans, and finally merging with Zhou Cheng's supreme divine abilities, it was completed in a single stroke. Ultimately, two distinct magical treasures were achieved. As long as he does not encounter a quasi-教主 level opponent, he should be able to escape for a time.

After standing in a daze for half a day, Zhou Cheng remembered that he still had two young disciples. He lifted his foot and walked towards the few thatched cottages where Zhu Yu and the others were located

As Zhu Yu and Shi Zhongyi approached Zhou Chengjiu, they entered the illusionary array, and immediately, a different scene unfolded before the two of them

Both of Zhou Chengguan's disciples have already reached the realm of returning to the void, and the accumulated magical power over the past century is sufficient for the great way of returning to the void. Thus, he said with satisfaction: "Well, from now on, you must diligently comprehend that nameless technique and soon grasp the heavenly secrets of the great way. Come with me, as I may be leaving for a while."

Shi Zhong also awakened; he did not cry. What adorned his face was an endless weariness, and his disposition had matured significantly, having gained a preliminary understanding of the Dao.

Suddenly, the beautiful world seemed to ripple, transforming in an instant. The sky was no longer clear and bright; as far as the eye could see, dark clouds filled the heavens, lightning flickered, and massive bolts of thunder twisted like snakes as they struck the earth. In an instant, the dry grass on the prairie ignited with a crackling sound, set ablaze by the electric fire. A fierce wind swept across the land, causing the bamboo to sway like a small boat in a raging sea, unable to find its footing. The flames on the prairie grew fiercer with the wind's strength. Before the immense thunder and fire, everything was being destroyed, annihilated. The fierce wind continued to rage, causing the bamboo to sway like a small boat in a raging sea, unable to find its footing. The flames on the prairie grew fiercer with the wind's strength. Before the immense thunder and fire, everything was being destroyed, annihilated.

The two were initially startled, but upon turning around and seeing that familiar lewd face, they immediately jumped up with some surprise and rushed towards Zhou Cheng, each grabbing him and shaking him from side to side: "Master, do you still remember us? Junior Brother thought you had fallen into a trance while sleeping and couldn't get out." Zhu Yu said with tearful eyes. "Master, what Senior Sister Zhu Yu said is true. I even wanted to dig through the corner of the wall to take a look, but I don't know what happened; that corner of the wall is just too hard." Shi Zhong's words were also quite impactful.

Zhou Cheng walked over and coughed loudly, saying: "Ahem, what are you all doing?"

It is said that Zhou Cheng used the Chaos Stone as the foundation, with the essence of heaven and earth as the guiding force, and the Qian-Kun Cauldron as the furnace. After a hundred years of refining treasures, he finally achieved great success. Looking at the magical artifact in his hand, Zhou Cheng laughed heartily, proclaiming that he had attained his path. The artifact indeed took on a board-like shape, but it was certainly not a brick; he was not that mundane. Upon closer inspection, could this really be called a board brick? The artifact actually resembled an inkstone, with three simplified characters inscribed on it: "Heaven and Earth Inkstone". The artifact indeed took on a board-like shape, but it was certainly not a brick; he was not that mundane. Upon closer inspection, could this really be called a board brick? The artifact actually resembled an inkstone, with three simplified characters inscribed on it: "Heaven and Earth Inkstone".

The conclusion is quite harsh; it turns out that the issue does not lie with the Chaos chapter, but rather with the two little apprentice babies.

I have attained the Dao. The next day, I will lecture at the Purple Cloud Palace, imparting the principles of the Great Dao. Those with fate may come. A deep and tranquil voice suddenly resonated throughout the vast land of Honghuang. Zhou Cheng understood that Hongjun had indeed attained the Dao. Zhou Cheng did not look back at his two disciples and directly soared into the clouds, flying towards the outside of Qingqiu Mountain.

The change occurred suddenly, as the tears shed by Zhu Yu transformed instantly into a torrential flood, rushing towards the raging fire. The flood overcame the fire, and in an instant, the scene before Zhu Yu shifted dramatically, ultimately revealing the lewd smile of the master once again before her.

Wow. Zhu Yu cried out and rushed towards Zhou Cheng, tightly embracing him, mumbling: "Master, the fire, the fire, it’s such a terrifying fire, Zhu Yu got lost and almost got burned to death by the fire"

"Master, we will definitely be obedient. However, when you return, you must bring us delicious food and fun things." Zhu Yu and Shi Zhong, after undergoing the baptism of the Illusionary Array, have matured significantly in character, yet they still cannot escape their childish nature

Zhou Cheng still intended to speak a few more words with his two disciples, but unexpectedly, a ripple suddenly spread through the heavens and the earth. The might of the Great Dao resonated like a mist, and the spiritual energy from the primordial continent surged towards all living beings in the world. All beings benefited immensely from this, and countless among them awakened their intelligence. All beings received tremendous benefits and bowed in reverence. Zhou Cheng looked up and saw the clouds rolling in the vast sky, presenting a magnificent scene of auspiciousness in heaven and earth. All beings benefited immensely, and countless among them awakened their intelligence. All beings received tremendous benefits and bowed in reverence. Zhou Cheng looked up and saw the clouds rolling in the vast sky, presenting a magnificent scene of auspiciousness in heaven and earth. After a brief contemplation, he quickly understood.

Hmph, isn't it just that the master slept a little longer? Look at the two of you. How is your cultivation progressing?" Zhou Cheng casually asked, and he truly didn't mind; he was just asking to show some concern, which could win people's hearts, heh heh heh

Zhou Cheng placed the inkstone on the pinewood tea table, waved his hand to dispel the formation, and stepped out the door

Zhou Cheng was at a loss whether to laugh or cry; he had not truly considered whether the two treasured disciples in the later stages of Qi induction could comprehend the Chaos Chapter. However, the facts proved that they could not. He was uncertain whether it was right or wrong to have only granted them the basic ability to transform. Nevertheless, what he needed to do now was to find a way to ensure that the two disciples at least possessed the cultivation level required to practice the Chaos Chapter

Zhu Yu and Shi Zhong walked to Zhou Cheng's side, and in a moment of daze, they felt as if their master was smiling and waving at the two of them. However, at that moment, the lecherous master exuded an ethereal aura.

Zhou Cheng carefully examined the Chaos Chapter and realized that the requirements for cultivation must at least reach the Void Return realm, which necessitates a fundamental understanding of the Heavenly Dao. Zhou Cheng summoned two disciples and a *Tu* *Shu* disciple, casually setting up a Life and Death Illusion Array. The primary function of this array is to assist in the cultivation of one's mind and nature. Through Zhou Cheng's comprehension of the Great Dao principles, he created illusions to convey a very small portion of his insights into the Great Dao to the two disciples, serving as a precursor to guide them in their future study of his Chaos Chapter.

Zhou Cheng sat down on the straw mat on the ground, casually beckoning the two to take a seat. He then took out a small bottle, poured a few drops of primordial water essence into the inkstone, sprinkled a little primordial gold essence, and stirred it gently. He then picked up the Chaos Reincarnation Pen, which was carelessly placed on the table, and boldly wrote three characters on two small banana leaves: "Flowing Light Escape"

Zhou Cheng found the situation suspicious. Why couldn't his own disciples cultivate in the Chaos Chapter? Could it be that they still needed to acknowledge a master? Therefore, he carefully examined his disciples and inquired about any special circumstances that had arisen during their cultivation and comprehension process

Ah, Master, what kind of useless techniques have you given us? They feel as incomprehensible as a celestial script, and we cannot understand them at all. With nothing else to do, we can only meditate and then play around casually. Zhu Yu does not blame the Master, as she does not particularly enjoy cultivation anyway

Gazing at the floating clouds over Qingqiu Mountain and the spiritual birds swirling in the sea of clouds, Zhou Cheng felt a wave of contentment. The mountain remained unchanged, not attracting enemies due to the surge of spiritual energy; after all, the great formation outside was shielding it, and the changes within were not something ordinary people could detect. Although there were powerful spiritual beasts throughout the mountain, they were somewhat aware that the changes in Qingqiu Mountain were caused by the inhabitants of the thatched cottages above. Their immense magical power was not something the beasts could provoke, so they coexisted peacefully, all striving to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, engaging in the practice of refining their bodies and transforming their forms.

Zhou Cheng was astonished, is this true? Although his two disciples did not possess particularly high aptitude, it should not be the case that they could not understand the foundational concepts of the Chaos Chapter he had provided them. Could it be that something went wrong?