According to Xu Fang’s recollection, this Six Roots Pure Bamboo should have been obtained by Zhun Ti Dao Ren, one of the two Sages of the West.
After Zhun Ti Dao Ren refined it into a top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure, he would rely on this treasure to seal a person's six senses, leaving them at his mercy.
“Sigh, who else could it be but this Zhun Ti Dao Ren?”
Xu Fang sighed. Among the six future Sages of the Great Desolation, in terms of combat power, the San Qing were undoubtedly at the forefront, followed by Nu Wa.
These four were also respected by all living beings in the Great Desolation, inspiring awe.
Compared to these four, Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren of the West were clearly a notch lower in the eyes of the inhabitants of the Great Desolation.
This was not solely due to combat power, but also because the character and conduct of this Western duo were truly unlikable.
These two had gained sentience and taken form since the primordial chaos, traveling together.
Because the Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, upon realizing he was powerless in the war between Taoism and demons, had defiantly self-destructed and shattered the spiritual veins of the West, the West was currently an extremely desolate and forbidden place for cultivation.
Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren were born in the West. Seeing the barrenness of the West, they harbored a long-held ambition to revitalize it. In the future, they would make grand vows to save all sentient beings.
The Heavenly Dao, sensing their compassionate hearts, bestowed boundless merit upon them, allowing these two to borrow virtue to achieve the status of Sages, possessing unassailable bodies that could not fall into the suffering of the mortal world.
If things had ended here, it could be considered a truly inspiring story, and the Western duo would have been undisputed Inspirational Figures of the Great Desolation.
Unfortunately, Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren themselves lacked substance and were fond of seeking glory. To repay their boundless karma, they deviated from their original intentions and siphoned the destiny of the East, causing great turmoil during the Investiture of the Gods war, displeasing the San Qing and earning the disdain of the Dao Ancestor.
Therefore, the Western Teachings only flourished for one great eon, accumulating endless negative karma. In the end, they were met with a move by the Great Sage Tai Shang, who transformed Hu into Buddha, allowing Duo Bao to become Ru Lai and establish Buddhism. The Western Teachings were then incorporated into Buddhism.
However, this was ultimately the fault of the two Westerners. Who else could they blame for constantly scheming in the Great Desolation to repay their boundless karma?
After all, their oft-repeated phrase, "It is fated that I should have this connection with the West," was a nightmare for cultivators in the Great Desolation!
Once this phrase was uttered, whether it was a living being or a treasure, if they took a liking to it, they would stop at nothing to guide it to the West.
Lost in thought about the Western duo, and gazing at the shimmering icon on the treasure map, Xu Fang found himself in a dilemma.
In the Great Desolation, he didn’t mind encountering anyone, but he truly wished to avoid either of these two from the West.
These two were like sticky plasters; once any connection was established, it was incredibly difficult to sever it.
However, the thought of abandoning such a treasure also made Xu Fang reluctant.
“The treasure is right before me. Clearly, I have a greater affinity with it. If I don’t take it, I’ll be struck down by heaven and earth!”
Xu Fang gritted his teeth and encouraged himself to act boldly.
Although, according to the predetermined course of events, this Six Roots Pure Bamboo should have belonged to Zhun Ti Dao Ren.
However, having transmigrated here and obtained this chat group system, he had already altered many things in the unseen currents of fate.
Dong Wang Gong’s divinely appointed dojo, Penglai Island, was already being refined into his own dojo. Dong Wang Gong himself was nowhere to be found, likely nursing his wounds and filled with resentment.
Since things had already progressed this far, he might as well go all the way and secure this treasure no matter what.
Regarding seizing the Six Roots Pure Bamboo before Zhun Ti Dao Ren, Xu Fang felt no significant psychological burden.
After all, according to the West’s logic of "it is fated," this could only mean that his affinity with the Six Roots Pure Bamboo was even greater.
Xu Fang’s hesitation stemmed more from his desire to avoid any entanglement with the Western duo, wanting neither good karma nor bad karma!
“Forget it, why overthink? Perhaps, by chance, I won’t even encounter these two.”
Xu Fang consoled himself. Currently, Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren were likely in the West, excitedly anticipating Hong Jun’s sermon thousands of years later.
The Great Desolation was unimaginably vast. The East Sea was incredibly distant from the West. It was unlikely they would cross paths.
With this thought, Xu Fang’s mind settled. He immediately cast aside all miscellaneous thoughts.
Glancing at the treasure map beside him and confirming the direction, Xu Fang then propelled his body, moving towards the guidance of the cursor.
At the same time, on a certain stretch of the East Sea, two Daoists were looking around, searching for something.
“Junior Brother Zhun Ti, where is this opportunity you spoke of? We have been searching for so long. If we still find nothing, perhaps we should return to the West quickly?”
One Daoist spoke.
“Speaking of which, Sage Hong Jun will preach in a thousand years. We can return to the West and enter seclusion. When the sermon begins, we will have the chance to improve.”
Hearing this, the other Daoist turned his head.
“Senior Brother Jie Yin, please rest assured. My senses will not be wrong. I feel that this opportunity is about to arrive.”
These two were none other than Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren. Previously, Zhun Ti Dao Ren had found Jie Yin Dao Ren, saying he sensed an opportunity for him in the East Sea.
Jie Yin Dao Ren and Zhun Ti Dao Ren, having long resided in the barren land of the West, naturally had to find ways to strengthen their power.
Upon hearing of this opportunity, Jie Yin Dao Ren immediately set off with Zhun Ti Dao Ren for the East Sea without a second word.
However, Zhun Ti Dao Ren had spoken with great confidence back then, yet they had already searched the East Sea for an unknown amount of time, and not even a shadow of the opportunity had appeared.
As a result, Jie Yin Dao Ren naturally began to have second thoughts.
Even after hearing Zhun Ti Dao Ren’s words, he had lost patience with this treasure hunt and was preparing to say something else.
Seeing this, Zhun Ti Dao Ren quickly spoke.
“Senior Brother Jie Yin, we have been searching for so many years. If we give up now, all our previous efforts will be in vain!”
Jie Yin Dao Ren sighed.
Yes, if they gave up now, all their efforts over the years would be wasted.
“Very well, let us search a little longer. Junior Brother Zhun Ti, this time, sense it properly and make sure you are heading in the right direction.”
Jie Yin Dao Ren reminded him, not wanting to continue searching aimlessly and end up with nothing.
“Don’t worry, Senior Brother Jie Yin.”
Zhun Ti Dao Ren nodded, then immediately closed his eyes, sensing the faint, elusive connection.
When he opened his eyes again, he had a clear understanding. He pointed ahead and said,
“Senior Brother Jie Yin, it is here. Follow me!”
Jie Yin Dao Ren looked out at the vast expanse of the sea ahead. Following Zhun Ti Dao Ren’s pointed direction, he sighed and said,
“I hope you are not mistaken this time, Junior Brother, otherwise… Wait! What is that!”
A beam of light flashed past rapidly in front, precisely in the direction Zhun Ti Dao Ren was pointing!