Primordial Primordial City, a secluded manor in the west of the city
Although the Primordial Millennium City was already packed with people, the manor was still extremely quiet. Those experts that were scattered throughout the city did not dare to approach it. Clearly, they were afraid of it.
Evidently, this was the manor that belonged to the Ancient Buddha Clan.
When Mu Chen arrived outside the manor, the guards at the entrance immediately recognised him and hurriedly welcomed him with a respectful voice, "Young Master Mu Chen, the Grand Elder is already waiting in the manor."
Mu Chen had wreaked havoc in the Ancient Buddha Clan, so practically no one knew who he was. Furthermore, with Qing Yanjing ascending to the Grand Elder's position and holding the authority in the clan, no one dared to not treat the son of the Grand Elder with respect.
"Thanks."
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head. Although he wasn't interested in the so-called Young Master of the Ancient Buddha Clan, he couldn't be bothered to correct them. Thus, he strode into the manor and saw Qing Yanjing, who was standing before the hall.
"Mother."
Mu Chen swiftly walked up and smiled towards Qing Yanjing.
"You little fellow, causing such a huge commotion the moment you go out." Qing Yanjing roared as she rubbed Mu Chen's hair.
Evidently, she had also heard about the matter between Mu Chen and Huang Xuanzhi, as well as the Ghost Emperor.
"It can't be helped, it can't be avoided."
Mu Chen helplessly shook his head before he turned to Qing Yanjing and smiled. "Dad didn't come?"
Hearing those words, Qing Yanjing's expression turned a little grave. "This is a place of trouble, so how can we allow him to interfere?"
As she spoke, she looked at Mu Chen. "Chen 'er, are you sure that you want to compete for the Primordial Immortal Body?"
Mu Chen's expression also turned serious. He resolutely nodded his head and said, "Mother, I have already worked hard for the Primordial Immortal Body for many years. I will definitely not give up."
That was the path of the saint heavenly body that he had chosen. If he was unable to cultivate the Primordial Immortal Body, then his years of hard work would be in vain. If he wanted to reach the saint heavenly body again, he would have to spend a lot of time and effort.
Therefore, the Primordial Immortal Body was his path to the Saint Grade.
Looking at Mu Chen's resolute expression, Qing Yanjing nodded her head and smiled. "Since my son has such ambition, then I will naturally support you with all my strength."
"Thank you, mother."
Mu Chen felt warmth in his heart. He knew that it wouldn't be easy to obtain the Primordial Immortal Body. Even if he succeeded, he would have to face the obstruction of the Ancient Maha Clan.
The Ancient Maha Clan has already treated the Primordial Immortal Body as their exclusive property. If it wasn't for the Immortal Emperor's Primordial Immortal Assembly, they probably wouldn't allow anyone to compete for the Primordial Immortal Body.
If Qing Yanjing supported him, it would mean falling out with the Ancient Maha Clan. At that time, it would definitely be an earth-shattering confrontation.
"The Ancient Maha Clan is powerful, and I have even invited a helper for you." Qing Yanjing smiled as she pointed at a courtyard not too far away.
Mu Chen directed his gaze over and was stunned. In the courtyard, there was an old man in hemp clothes holding onto a hoe as he dug the ground.
Looking at the old man's face, Mu Chen couldn't help exclaiming, "Futu Xuan?"
That old man was the previous Grand Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan, Futu Xuan.
Mu Chen never expected that Qing Yanjing would invite this person over.
At this moment, Futu Xuan raised his head and threw the hoe away. He walked over without any expression and swept a glance at Mu Chen before he coldly snorted, "This brat can obtain the Primordial Immortal Body?
I don't believe it. Maha You, Ye Qing, Tuoba Cang, and Shi Luo aren't pushovers. "
Qing Yanjing smiled. "Grand Elder, it's Chen 'er's business if he can obtain the acknowledgement of the Primordial Immortal Body. You and I just have to protect him after he succeeds."
After a brief silence, Futu Xuan replied, "I can help you, but you know my conditions."
"What conditions?"
Mu Chen interjected as he looked at Futu Xuan with vigilance. That old fogey caused him and his mother to be separated for decades. Now that they've finally managed to defeat him, he didn't want any more trouble.
Qing Yanjing replied, "The Grand Elder's condition is that if you obtain the acknowledgement of the Primordial Immortal Body, you will have to acknowledge your ancestors as a member of the Ancient Buddha Clan. Furthermore, you will also have to become the Patriarch of the Ancient Buddha Clan."
When Mu Chen heard her words, he couldn't help ridiculing, "Didn't the Grand Elder say that I'm a sinner?
Why do you want me to acknowledge my identity as a member of the Ancient Buddha Clan now? "
Futu Xuan's face twitched from Mu Chen's ridicule. Even with his old skin, he still blushed.
However, Mu Chen did not go too far. He retracted his ridicule and knitted his brows. "I'm not interested in being the Patriarch of the Ancient Buddha Clan. Why can't someone else in the clan take it?"
"In the entire Ancient Buddha Clan, you're the only one that can step into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm." Qing Yanjing said with pride.
Hearing this, Mu Chen felt a headache. Just the Mu Abode alone was enough to give him a headache, not to mention the Ancient Buddha Clan that had existed for countless years.
"Why don't we not ask for his help? At most, I'll just thicken my face and ask Senior Yan Emperor and Wu Zu." Mu Chen flung his lips aside.
"Hmph, I'm afraid that you won't be able to invite the two of them this time."
Futu Xuan coldly snorted with an unhappy expression. In the Ancient Buddha Clan, the Mo and Xuan Bloodlines were begging to be the Patriarch, but this brat actually rejected them with an unwilling expression.
"Why?" Mu Chen was shocked.
Qing Yanjing's face turned solemn as she replied, "Some time ago, the Fiend Clans made a move. With the Martial Realm and Endless Fire Territory guarding the border of the Great Thousand World, even Yan Emperor and Wu Zu did not dare to make a move."
Mu Chen's eyes trembled. The Fiend Clans were the enemy of all lifeforms in the Great Thousand World. Compared to them, everything else could be put aside.
If that's the case, then he really couldn't ask the two of them for help.
"Chen 'er, I know that you have grievances for the Ancient Buddha Clan, but that doesn't stop you from having the bloodline of this clan flowing in your body. Furthermore, can you really bear to see your mother bitterly supporting herself?" Qing Yanjing held onto Mu Chen's hand with her eyes turning red.
Seeing Qing Yanjing's complaint, Mu Chen could only raise his hands in surrender and bitterly smiled. "Mother, I'll admit it, alright? If I can obtain the acknowledgement of the Primordial Immortal Body, then I'll be the Patriarch of the Ancient Buddha Clan."
"Chen 'er is still the most considerate mother." Qing Yanjing's reddened eyes disappeared as she caressed Mu Chen's hair with a smile.
Mu Chen weakly sighed. Women's acting skills were truly terrifying.
Seeing Mu Chen nodding his head, Futu Xuan's expression eased up a little. He was also helpless about making Mu Chen the Patriarch. After all, Mu Chen's talent and achievements far exceeded the geniuses of the clan. In the future, there's a high chance that Mu Chen would step into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
A Saint Heavenly Sovereign was extremely important to the Ancient Buddha Clan. Wasn't the reason why the Ancient Maha Clan could become the leader of the Five Ancient Clans because they had three Saint Heavenly Sovereigns?
If Mu Chen stepped into the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm, then their Ancient Buddha Clan would be able to compete with him.
Thus, as long as he could strengthen the Ancient Buddha Clan's reputation, Futu Xuan was willing to accept Mu Chen as the Patriarch. Furthermore, no matter how stubborn Futu Xuan was, he couldn't possibly push a future Saint Heavenly Sovereign away.
"The Primordial Immortal Assembly will begin tomorrow, and according to the information, there will be a total of 108 participants." Futu Xuan slowly said.
"108."
Mu Chen's heart trembled. He couldn't help smacking his lips. The Great Thousand World was truly vast. In the past, he had never encountered anyone that managed to cultivate the Immortal Golden Body. But right now, there were 107 of them. Thus, he could tell how many hidden dragons and crouching tigers were in the Great Thousand World.
"This must have been done on purpose by the Immortal Emperor to select the most outstanding person." Mu Chen fell into deep thoughts. It looked like the Immortal Emperor had put in a lot of effort to select his successor.
"Mother, has there never been anyone that was chosen by the Primordial Immortal Body in the past?"
Mu Chen asked in puzzlement. Anyone that could cultivate the Immortal Golden Body wouldn't be weak, but there hasn't been anyone that obtained the acknowledgement of the Primordial Immortal Body.
Shaking her head, Qing Yanjing sighed, "It's one of the five Primal Celestial Bodies, and it's invincible. How can it be so easy to obtain its acknowledgement?"
Mu Chen nodded his head as his expression turned grave. His gaze was directed at the centre of the city. He could vaguely sense an ancient and primitive fluctuation in that direction.
It looks like it won't be easy to obtain the acknowledgement of the Primordial Immortal Body.
Mu Chen pursed his lips as sharpness converged in his pitch-black pupils as he slowly clenched his fist.
But no matter how difficult it is, he won't give up.
That's because he had chosen the path of the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
"Tomorrow, let me compete with the heroes of the world!"