Tai Shang, having learned the truth of the matter, was astonished by the babbling of the human race clansmen.
This human race actually already possessed methods of cultivation!
Tai Shang's gaze narrowed as he looked at the human clansmen. He saw the circulation of qi within their bodies, and the profound aura of the human experts. This was clearly not something achievable solely by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.
Tai Shang's old face turned red with shame.
He had been careless this time, prejudiced by his initial assumption that the human race had no cultivation methods and relied solely on absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth to achieve such realms.
Under this misunderstanding, he had adopted the demeanor of an ancient immortal descending to the mortal realm. Instead of receiving the admiration of the human race, he had made a complete fool of himself!
Seeing Tai Shang's displeased expression, the three ancient ancestors of the human race quickly spoke up.
"Senior Tai Shang, we are truly sorry. We already have the inheritance of our Dao methods. We have caused you extra concern this time!"
"Indeed, it is not that we are ungrateful. It is simply that these cultivation techniques originate from our human race's supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal, and are perfectly suited to our race. We naturally cannot abandon them."
"We trouble Senior Tai Shang for your concern. We humans will remember this and be eternally grateful!"
Regardless of the outcome, the Tai Shang before them had a very close relationship with the Saint Mother Nuwa and the True Man Xu Fang of the human race.
He had come for the affairs of the human race this time. Even though they ultimately did not accept his favor, the three ancient ancestors of the human race still expressed their sincere gratitude to Tai Shang.
However, this genuine gratitude sounded like a piercing mockery in Tai Shang's ears.
He couldn't help them, and yet they were thanking him so profusely. It truly felt like ridicule no matter how he looked at it!
However, seeing the sincere expressions on the faces of the three ancient ancestors, Tai Shang could only sigh and could not lash out, becoming even more dejected.
"Wait, you said your cultivation methods were obtained from the human race's supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal?"
Tai Shang changed the subject, his eyes lighting up. Could it be that the human race had independently comprehended cultivation methods from the Kongtong Seal?
If that were the case, he might still have a chance.
After all, even if the human race successfully comprehended cultivation methods from the Kongtong Seal, their understanding would inevitably be incomplete due to their limited vision and knowledge.
He could completely help the human race perfect their cultivation methods. While the merit gained might not be as great, it should still be enough to help him attain sainthood, shouldn't it?
Tai Shang's heart was filled with anticipation, but the words of Sui Renshi quickly dashed his rising hopes.
"That is not something we comprehended on our own; rather, we received assistance from a high-level expert, which led to this fortunate opportunity," Sui Renshi replied honestly.
"Hmm?"
Tai Shang's gaze sharpened. Someone had actually beaten him to it, passing down cultivation methods and leaving behind Dao inheritances for the human race before him!
"May I ask who this expert is? I would very much like to witness his demeanor!"
Tai Shang spoke through gritted teeth. Seizing someone's fortune was already an infuriating matter, let alone when it was his opportunity to become a saint!
Even though Tai Shang was not the type of person to kill at the slightest provocation, the loss of his chance to become a saint filled him with boundless resentment.
He really wanted to see who dared to snatch his fortune. Did they truly believe the Three Pure Ones were mere decorations, and that Tai Shang was easily bullied?
The three ancient ancestors of the human race looked at Tai Shang's resentful expression with confusion.
"Senior Tai Shang, are you alright? Is something wrong?"
"Yes, all our cultivation methods were comprehended by True Man Xu Fang for us from the Kongtong Seal. Did True Man Xu Fang not mention this to you?"
"Speaking of which, aren't you very familiar with True Man Xu Fang? Why are you acting this way?"
According to the legends of the Primordial Era, all six of the Zixiao Palace's designated Heavenly Dao Saints, with the exception of the two from the West, were close to True Man Xu Fang, as were the Three Pure Ones and Empress Nuwa, who had already attained sainthood.
Why did it seem different from the legends?
"Daoist friend Xu Fang?"
Tai Shang was stunned by the words of the three ancient ancestors. The anger he had just accumulated gradually dissipated.
So, it was his good Dao friend who had preceded him in passing down Dao methods to the human race!
Tai Shang understood, and immediately felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.
If it were any other being, even a renowned powerful figure in the Great Wilderness, he would have had to engage in lengthy discussions with them.
However, if it was Dao friend Xu Fang, given their relationship, what else could he say!
At this moment, the three ancient ancestors of the human race also recounted the circumstances of Xu Fang passing down cultivation methods to the human race, which made Tai Shang even more dejected.
It truly was his good Dao friend Xu Fang who had caused this situation!
"It was indeed Daoist Xu Fang. We can testify to this. We are now good neighbors with the human race!"
"Senior Tai Shang, long time no see! You just said you wanted to go and witness the demeanor of Daoist Xu Fang. Would you like me to join you?"
Two voices rang out, corroborating the matter.
Tai Shang looked over and recognized them. Were these not the two leading figures of the Qilin tribe, Mo Yu Qilin?
"Has your Qilin Grotto-heaven also migrated here?"
Tai Shang was utterly astonished. He knew a little about the Qilin Grotto-heaven, which had been drifting unpredictably in the Great Wilderness.
However, hearing Mo Yu Qilin's words, he immediately understood that the Qilin Grotto-heaven had seemingly stabilized and was now located near the human race.
"Haha! It was uncomfortable to keep drifting, so we decided to settle down."
"Never mind that, Senior Tai Shang, are you planning to go see Daoist Xu Fang?"
Mo Yu Qilin chuckled, not elaborating on the Qilin Grotto-heaven.
After all, it involved a Chaos Supreme Treasure, and they dared not speak too much, fearing that its leakage would bring disaster to Daoist Xu Fang.
Tai Shang looked at the three ancient ancestors of the human race and then at Mo Yu Qilin. His heart was filled with uncertainty.
Xu Fang not only passed down Dao methods to the human race but also had the Qilin Grotto-heaven settle here, adjacent to the human race.
While it was said to be for the Qilin tribe to be neighbors with the human race, given the current state of the human race, it was more like finding a powerful bodyguard for them.
What kind of grand scheme lay behind such meticulous arrangements?
Why, among the myriad races of the Great Wilderness, did Xu Fang solely favor this human race?
And what did Xu Fang wish to gain from the human race after doing so much for them?
A myriad of questions flashed through Tai Shang's mind, making him increasingly feel that this human race was too profound to comprehend.
Seeing the three ancient ancestors of the human race and Mo Yu Qilin still gazing at him expectantly, Tai Shang quickly composed himself and replied.
"I merely came for a casual visit and had no intention of visiting Daoist Xu Fang. Now that I know the human race's affairs are settled, I shall not linger!"
As Tai Shang spoke, he did not wait for their reactions. He summoned a cloud, mounted it, and departed.
The three ancient ancestors of the human race and Mo Yu Qilin watched Tai Shang leave, both looking bewildered.
Were all these powerful figures of the Great Wilderness like this?
Coming and going so abruptly, with unfathomable actions?
Little did they know, Tai Shang's mind was in turmoil. Looking back at the human race from the high heavens, he became increasingly suspicious.
What was this human race all about? Even an existence like Daoist Xu Fang held them in such high regard. They felt like they were not simple at all!