Chapter 383: Chapter 352: In my life, I, Wang Lin, do not bow to heaven and earth, do not revere ghosts and gods, only bow to my parents and respect my master!
Boom——!!!
In an instant, a beam of golden light suddenly burst from Chen Zhixing’s chest!
One could see a dazzling golden Longevity Immortal Bone floating out from within Chen Zhixing’s Sea of Consciousness.
Countless densely packed Great Tao Runes were engraved on this piece of Immortal Bone.
"Come."
Chen Zhixing uttered a single word.
As the word fell, this piece of Longevity Immortal Bone slowly merged into Chen Zhixing’s chest.
Countless flesh and blood instantly connected to this piece of Longevity Immortal Bone, transforming it into a part of him.
Every piece of Chen Zhixing’s flesh and every inch of his skin was filled with Great Tao Runes!
"Longevity Immortal Skill...?"
Feeling the sudden influx of information in his mind, Chen Zhixing couldn’t help but slowly close his eyes.
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The next day.
At dawn, the entire Ziwei Chen Family was plunged into a sea of celebration.
This was the first time the Ziwei Chen Family had recruited new members from outside, so the family placed great importance on it, holding an entrance ceremony to welcome the newly initiated disciples.
Inside a secret chamber on the Third Peak.
Chen Zhixing slowly opened his eyes.
After a whole night, he had finally completely absorbed this piece of Longevity Immortal Bone and made it his own.
However.
For Chen Zhixing, who had reached the Nirvana Fifth Layer, the addition of just one piece of Longevity Bone brought little gain, not significantly enhancing his combat strength.
"The Longevity Bone may not be very effective, but this Longevity Immortal Skill is indeed quite good..."
Chen Zhixing seemed to think of something, a faint smile curling at his lips.
The real allure of this Longevity Bone, despite its limited enhancement to the physical body, lay in the Longevity Immortal Skill it contained!
He had spent the entire night comprehending the innate Longevity Immortal Skill within the Longevity Bone!
This skill, named the Hand of the Heavens, was composed of endless heavenly tribulations, a power of terrifying magnitude, enough to become Chen Zhixing’s next trump card after the Chaos Sword Rainbow!
Dong——!
An ancient, resonant bell rang out, spreading across the entire Nine Peaks of Ziwu.
"Is the ceremony about to begin?"
Taking a glance outside, Chen Zhixing stood up and headed towards the main hall of the Third Peak.
He wasn’t in a hurry; as the Master of the Ziwei Star, naturally, he would make a grand entrance last.
Before attending the ceremony, he would first try Biluo’s cooking skills.
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Clang!
Biluo angrily threw a metal basin full of green bean cakes onto the table in front of Chen Zhixing, causing it to clatter noisily.
"Eat!!!"
Chen Zhixing first glanced at the green bean cakes in the basin, which even bore the imprint of a hand, then at the puffed-up Biluo, unable to resist asking:
"Had gunpowder for breakfast?"
Biluo shot Chen Zhixing a sidelong glance, then snorted lightly through her nose:
"I wouldn’t dare lose my temper with the Patriarch. The Patriarch had such a difficult and bitter childhood, barely surviving on leftover scraps, constantly targeted by a malicious maid serving inedible, tasteless poison dishes, even unable to afford green bean cakes, only able to watch others eat, shedding tears of silent heartache...
If I were to lose my temper at you today, wouldn’t your apprentice come over again and swear to twist my head off?"
Surprised by her words, Chen Zhixing couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, you’ve met my apprentice Wang Lin? What did he say?"
"I did meet him! As for what he said..."
Rolling her eyes dramatically, Biluo then cleared her throat, mimicking Wang Lin’s demeanor earlier that morning:
"Are you my master’s maid? Let me tell you, my master is kind-hearted and broad-minded. He may overlook your past vicious actions against him, but I, as his apprentice, cannot! Today, I, Wang Lin, solemnly swear here, I shall never worship heaven and earth nor respect ghosts and gods, only honor my parents and revere my master!
Although now lacking strength, with strength I shall change!
If you again act disrespectful or harmful to my master, do not blame me for handling it on his behalf in the future!"
Finishing her imitation, Biluo’s face reddened with anger as she exclaimed:
"I’m so mad! Even knowing he’s your apprentice, I got up early to make him a bowl of noodles! Yet he turns around and calls me a wicked woman!"
"From now on, if he’s at the Third Peak, forget about eating anything I make, he can eat nothing for all I care!"
Chen Zhixing couldn’t help but smile inwardly.
He hadn’t expected Wang Lin to be so bold, directly confronting Biluo to speak such words.
"Hahaha, though my apprentice is young, his heart is pure and kind, and he’s never experienced warmth from others in his life. Since he’s said such things to you, it should make you happy; after all, doesn’t this indirectly show how much he values me in his heart?
Do you want me, to not have an apprentice who dares protect me?"
Hearing this, Biluo paused, nodded thoughtfully.
"It does seem to make sense..."
Biluo giggled foolishly, the anger in her heart dissipating instantly.
She was just that kind of person; as long as anyone was good to her master, she’d be good to them, no matter how much grievance she herself had to endure.
"Still angry?"
Chen Zhixing picked up a green bean cake and stuffed it into his mouth: "Mmm... today’s green bean cakes are quite chewy."
Originally chuckling, Biluo immediately put on a stern face: "No! I’m still mad! Your apprentice Wang Lin went too far! I’ll never make him braised pork again!"
As she spoke, she noticed the crumb of green bean cake at the corner of Chen Zhixing’s mouth and couldn’t help but laugh.
"Master, you’re now the Master of the Ziwei Star, an unmatched elite in the world! Why do you still eat like when you were little, letting crumbs fall out?"
As she said this, she reached out gently to wipe the crumb from the corner of Chen Zhixing’s mouth, just as she did when he was young.
"Biluo."
Suddenly, Chen Zhixing called out.
"What is it?"
Biluo looked at Chen Zhixing quizzically.
"Never mind, it’s nothing." Chen Zhixing smiled slightly.
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Meanwhile.
At Ziwei Mountain, in the plaza near the mountain gate.
Dozens of young individuals gathered, curiously observing their surroundings and whispering quietly to one another.
Among them, a tall and handsome youth stood at the center of the crowd, his demeanor quite proud.
"This must be Senior Brother Wang Hao, right? I am Zhang Xiong, and I’ll be counting on Senior Brother Wang for guidance in the future!"
"Haha, Senior Brother Wang has a celestial posture and is a hero among men! Just entered, yet already accepted as a Closed-door Disciple by the Peak Master of the Fifth Peak, his future is boundless!"
"Senior Brother Wang, I am Lin Lei, from now on, I’ll be looking up to you!"
"Senior Brother Wang, I’m from Lin’an City too; my father is a friend of your esteemed father, it’d be great if you could watch over me!"
"Hehe, joining the Ziwei Chen Family, Senior Brother Wang is like a koi in a pond — not bound to stay in one place, but rises to become a dragon when it meets favorable circumstances!"
The newly initiated disciples flattered and ingratiated themselves at the same time.
The brocaded youth, who once swallowed dozens of pills to squeeze out Wang Lin, furrowed his brows and grinned obsequiously, saying:
"Senior Brother Wang, I’m Fang Shijie. The first time I saw you, I knew you were a phoenix among men, soaring high like a great roc. Your younger brothers don’t even come close!"
Wang Hao, surrounded in the crowd’s center, raised his chin high, his eyes brimming with youthful vigor.
This time among the fresh recruits of the Ziwei Chen Family, it was his talent that shone the brightest!
Eight Ancient Patterns!
That is indeed the Proud Celestial Form!
Across the entire East Profound Domain, anyone with the Eight Ancient Patterns is known as the prodigy of the time!
When his talent was revealed, even the Peak Master Elders of the Ziwei Chen Family’s peaks were alarmed, all vying to take him as their disciple!
How could he not be pleased? How could he not be proud?