Suddenly, Lu Sheng thought back to the matter discussed by his companions on their way to the Pure and Muddy Gate.
A Golden Core elder of the Pure and Muddy Gate apparently was possessed by a Heart Demon while breaking his Core, and now he is nowhere to be found.
"Could it be... that the Golden Core elder discovered the secrets of this world while breaking his Core, rebelled, and was ultimately consumed by that Nascent Soul Insect Immortal, causing his disappearance?"
Thoughts raced through Lu Sheng’s mind.
"If that’s the case... doesn’t the Void Insect Race control all sources of strength in this world, leaving those enslaved by them without any chance of rising?"
"The hope of this world... has been suffocated by the Void Insect Race from the very beginning!"
Upon realizing this, Lu Sheng’s expression grew complicated, and he could only let out a faint sigh in his heart.
Then, Lu Sheng pulled Ling’Er’s hand, stood up, and respectfully bowed to the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal, showing a grateful expression.
"Thank you, Patriarch, I am willing to become your apprentice!"
Though Ling’Er was somewhat scared, she naturally followed Lu Sheng’s actions and also bowed to the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal.
"Good, good, good!! On the day I leave seclusion, seeing magpies singing on the branches, I knew there would be great joy today."
"From this day forward, you two shall be my direct disciples!"
The Nascent Soul Insect Immortal laughed heartily and seemed extremely pleased.
"Congratulations to the Patriarch for gaining more disciples!"
The disciples of the Pure and Muddy Gate, including the insect immortals, all started congratulating him.
"Hahaha, you two, follow me!"
The Nascent Soul Insect Immortal laughed, and with a wave of his hand, he levitated Lu Sheng and Ling’Er, amidst the envious glances of insect immortal disciples, toward the depths of the Pure and Muddy Gate.
Soon, in the back mountains, the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal placed the two down.
In front stood several ancient-looking courtyards.
"As my direct disciples, naturally, you will have your own residential courtyards. From now on, you will live and cultivate here!"
The Nascent Soul Insect Immortal pointed to the two courtyards in front and said to Lu Sheng and Ling’Er, his eyes filled with satisfaction as he looked at them.
If you’re doing it, do it thoroughly. To gather more information, Lu Sheng naturally addressed the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal as Master.
"Hmm! Under me, there are a total of two direct disciples. You two are newcomers, hence you will be my third disciple, and you... my youngest disciple!"
The Nascent Soul Insect Immortal spoke to Lu Sheng and Ling’Er with his hands behind his back.
"In this Jade Scroll, there are my cultivation methods. In the coming days, you will cultivate diligently within the sect and must not venture out. After all, you two have just stepped into the Immortal Dao and are inexperienced, easily encountering accidents!"
Two Jade Scrolls floated forward from the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal, landing in the palms of Lu Sheng and Ling’Er.
Despite the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal’s words of caution, Lu Sheng couldn’t help but laugh inwardly.
Claiming concern for their safety, the truth was he intended to confine them within the Pure and Muddy Gate, awaiting the day they mature for harvest.
"As my disciples, representing my honor within the Pure and Muddy Gate, you must not waste time on cultivation. Each year, I will examine your cultivation progress. Do not disappoint me!"
The Nascent Soul Insect Immortal gazed deeply at Lu Sheng and Ling’Er, speaking solemnly.
"We will certainly not fail you, Master!"
Lu Sheng grasped the Jade Scroll and bowed again to the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal.
This scene naturally made the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal even more pleased. He waved his hand: "Since that’s the case, you two may cultivate here peacefully."
"I must continue my seclusion, and will examine your cultivation progress in one year!"
With that, the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal’s figure vanished from in front of Lu Sheng and Ling’Er, showing no concern about them escaping.
After all, in his eyes, the entire Pure and Muddy Gate was his domain, and two ordinary people without any cultivation were trivial to capture.
Lu Sheng watched the spot where the Nascent Soul Insect Immortal disappeared, his smile slowly fading, a cold glint flashing across his face.
Lu Sheng took a deep look at the entrance to the Pure and Muddy Gate. With his perception, he could easily envelop the entire sect.
"Weren’t those guys chosen?"
Lu Sheng’s eyebrow slightly raised.
Indeed, at the entrance, those who traveled with Lu Sheng wore despondent expressions as they headed down the mountain.
"But this is also good; not being chosen allows them to live peacefully as ordinary people in this world!"
Lu Sheng let out a light sigh.
Though the Void Insect Race’s methods were despicable, they understood sustainable development. They wouldn’t eradicate ordinary people without any value, needing them to reproduce and provide suitable hosts for future generations.
Thus, without being chosen by the so-called immortal sect, they could live as ordinary people in this illusory world.
Retracting his gaze, Lu Sheng glanced at the cultivation methods within the Jade Scroll and sneered inwardly after reading.