Fenbao Rock sped away, quickly leaving the Mosquito Daoist far behind.
Xu Fang could no longer see the Mosquito Daoist's figure, but his heart was still turbulent.
"I never imagined that returning to the Primordial Era this time, what would greet our return would be two of the Primordial Five Insects!"
Xu Fang couldn't help but sigh, did this signify his reputation as a notorious figure in the Primordial Era?
However, the gains this time were still considerable. He obtained the defensive supreme treasure, the Celestial Silkworm Silk Cassock, and the molted skin of the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada, which could be refined into extremely powerful treasures.
Most importantly, he was able to encounter the fearsome Mosquito Daoist of the Primordial Era, witness firsthand the inseparable bond between the Mosquito Daoist and the West, and even further fanned the flames of animosity between the Mosquito Daoist and the West.
"Speaking of which, was the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada pursuing the Mosquito Daoist a sign of sensing danger and eliminating a scourge for the West?"
Regardless, after encountering him, the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada could only escape by shedding its shell, and the Mosquito Daoist managed to survive. In this way, it inadvertently created a rift between the Mosquito Daoist and the West, a true arrangement of fate.
Xu Fang felt no guilt whatsoever about swindling the West.
Even if he didn't meddle with them, they would still oppose him every few days.
Although they could never defeat him and would leave dejectedly, Xu Fang still felt indignant.
This time, by reminding the Mosquito Daoist, planting a seed of trouble for the West, it was a form of proactive strike, a small act of revenge against the West.
"I wonder where Daoist Jieyin and Daoist Zhunti are now? Do they know about the surprise I've prepared for them?"
Xu Fang chuckled. Reciprocity was his forte; he was a stickler for such rules. Let them bear the brunt of his "returns" in the future!
At the same time, somewhere in the Primordial Era, within a secret cave.
A figure materialized from the void. As soon as he sat down, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, splashing onto the mountain wall, a shocking sight.
This figure was none other than the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada, who had used the Golden Cicada Shedding technique to escape moments ago. Ignoring his disheveled state, he began to curse vehemently.
"Confound that Master of Penglai Island, to be so unreasonable and tyrannical!"
"He forced me to use such a divine ability, damaging my foundation!"
In his moment of crisis, to save his life, he had no choice but to employ the Golden Cicada Shedding divine ability.
Although this divine ability could ignore spatial distances and bypass seals and suppressions, allowing him to escape, it was inherently extremely taxing, even requiring the destruction of one's cultivation to execute. It was only suitable for self-preservation and should not be used lightly.
Otherwise, he would have escaped from the very beginning and wouldn't have waited until the last moment to steel his heart and use such a foundation-damaging divine ability.
However, while he had saved his life, his foundation was damaged. Let alone seeking revenge on Xu Fang, he was now struggling to even deal with the vengeful Bloodthirsty Black Ant Mosquito.
All of this was thanks to the Master of Penglai Island, Xu Fang. How could he not hate him!
Of course, in his current state, it was merely impotent rage; he was utterly incapable of dealing with Xu Fang.
Just as the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada felt his future was bleak, a ripple suddenly appeared in the void, and a voice echoed.
"Found you. It seems you are the second disciple fated for me!"
"Who!"
This voice startled the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada immensely.
This cave dwelling was specifically chosen by him to guard against accidents, to safely use the Golden Cicada Shedding divine ability, and to recover himself.
Now, severely wounded and hearing this voice, the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada knew immediately that things had gone awry!
As the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada braced himself for an enemy, the void churned, and two figures emerged.
The Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada looked over with extreme vigilance. He saw a middle-aged Daoist with a suffering expression and a portly man with an amiable and somewhat foolish demeanor, both staring intently at him, their cultivation levels indiscernible.
The Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada was suspicious and quickly berated them.
"Who are you? Do you not know I am the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada, one of the Primordial Five Insects? Leave quickly, or I will not be polite!"
Upon hearing these words, the middle-aged Daoist with the suffering expression remained silent. However, the portly Daoist beside him chuckled.
"Esteemed Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada, please do not be rude. This is my Master, the future Sage of the West, Daoist Jieyin. I am Maitreya, his eldest disciple."
"Master sensed a connection, seeing that you have affinity with our West. Why don't you quickly kneel and join our Western sect?"
The middle-aged Daoist nodded repeatedly as he listened to Maitreya's words.
This child is truly the disciple fated for me! He has only been in the West for a short time, and his words already carry the distinct flavor of the West. It is truly heartwarming!
The Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada was filled with shock as he looked at the middle-aged Daoist.
"Daoist Zhunti!"
How could the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada not have heard of Daoist Zhunti? This was one of the future Sages personally chosen by Patriarch Hongjun.
And the Daoist who called himself Maitreya spoke words steeped in the spirit of the West.
Currently, not only was the notorious reputation of Xu Fang, the Master of Penglai Island, spreading throughout the Primordial Era, but the phrase "you have affinity with me" from the West was also among the phrases cultivators least wished to hear.
Hearing this, the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada had no further doubts and immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly.
"I, the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada, am willing to pledge allegiance to Daoist Zhunti as my master and become a disciple of the Western sect. Master above, please accept your disciple's bow!"
The Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada had no reason to hesitate. Although the reputation of the West was not very good in the Primordial Era, their strength was undeniable. They were future Sages chosen by Patriarch Hongjun.
If he were to join the Western sect, wouldn't he instantly soar to prominence and become a disciple of a genuine Sage?
He was currently severely injured and in desperate need of protection. The West was the best option.
Moreover, even if he wanted to resist, how could he possibly cause any trouble before a future Sage?
"Good! Very good!"
Daoist Jieyin nodded repeatedly. This outing had yielded immense fortune; he had immediately gained two disciples, Maitreya and the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada.
The strength of the West had grown considerably in an instant, truly a cause for celebration!
"Since you have joined our Western sect, your identity as one of the Primordial Five Insects is still beneath notice. I shall bestow upon you the name Jin Chanzi. Henceforth, you shall be my disciple. This is your senior disciple brother, Maitreya."
Daoist Jieyin naturally accepted the Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada's apprenticeship and, in turn, bestowed upon him a new name. He also introduced Maitreya to him.
The Six-Winged Heavenly Cicada, being adaptable, quickly paid his respects to both.
"Jin Chanzi pays respects to Master Jieyin and Senior Brother Maitreya!"
After a round of polite greetings, Daoist Jieyin suddenly recalled something and asked.
"By the way, Jin Chanzi, as one of the Primordial Five Insects, your cocoon inherits your characteristics and is a treasure. Quickly take it out, and let Master refine it for you!"
As a powerful figure in the Primordial Era, how could Daoist Jieyin not know of his new disciple's abilities? While he claimed to be helping him refine it, as his master, it was only natural for him to keep the treasure for safekeeping, wouldn't it?
Upon hearing this, Jin Chanzi felt like crying without tears.
Good heavens, he thought he would join the West and together they would rob others. But it turns out the West was too ruthless; they even robbed their own people!