Primordial Era: I am the First Green Ox, the Senior Brother of the Three Religions

Chapter 427 Different Thoughts! Niu Ben's Decision!

After the Ancestral Witch Xuanming said this, the other Ancestral Witches all echoed his sentiments:

"Yes, brother!"

"This Saint's Crystal is meant for you to refine."

"That's right, brother, don't refuse anymore, hurry up and refine it!"

"We must try to finish before the Demon Emperor Jun refines the Saint's Crystal."

"..."

Upon hearing what the ancestral witches said, Dijiang, the ancestral witch, paused for a moment, then a resolute look flashed in his eyes.

"Okay, in that case..."

"Then I shall take this Saint's Crystal without hesitation."

Then, without delay, the Ancestral Witch Dijiang went deep into the Pangu Temple and went into seclusion to begin refining the Saint's Crystal.

……

Mount Kongtong, the ancestral home of the human race.

"What a pity!"

"Our human race previously fought valiantly against the Devouring Universe Realm and achieved considerable military exploits."

"But we didn't get a single Saint's Crystal."

Cangjie sighed with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Huang Tian smiled faintly, showing no signs of anxiety or uncertainty, and replied:

"It's alright."

"Although we did not obtain the Saint's Crystal, our human race has still gained a lot of Heavenly Merit."

"Zhen Yuanzi, the Great Immortal, was even promoted to the level of a Quasi-Saint through this."

"It wasn't entirely without any gains!"

After listening to what Huangtian said, Cangjie nodded slightly, then seemed to realize something, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He changed the subject, saying:

"By the way, senior brother."

"Didn't Master receive a Saint's Crystal?"

"He is already a Primordial Grand Luo realm being, and that Saint's Crystal..."

Before Cangjie could finish speaking, Huangtian interrupted him:

"No."

Although Cangjie did not finish speaking, Huangtian understood the unspoken meaning behind his words.

Niu Ben had already attained the Great Luo of Primordial Chaos, so the Saint's Crystal was of little use to him.

"Um?"

Seeing that Huangtian had interrupted him, Cangjie frowned slightly and asked in confusion:

"Senior brother, what's wrong with that?"

Huang Tian smiled bitterly and replied:

"Don't forget, our master isn't just one person. He's not only the senior disciple of the three religions, but also the king of the bull clan, and in addition, the lord of the underworld!"

"Master must have his own plans regarding that Saint's Crystal."

"We are already extremely fortunate to be able to become disciples of our master and receive his teachings. How could we possibly covet the Saint's Crystal?"

After Huangtian's words, Cangjie was stunned for a moment, his lips slightly parted, as if he still wanted to say something.

But after thinking about it again, he kept quiet.

……

Western religion, Mount Sumeru.

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, also turned back, both of them looking distressed.

Previously, he led the disciples of the Western Sect in a great battle against the army of the Devouring Universe Realm.

Despite gaining considerable merit in battle, he ultimately failed to be allocated any Saint's Crystals.

Besides this, what also troubled the two saints was...

The merit that should have been bestowed upon their Western religion was intercepted and taken back by the Heavenly Dao halfway through.

"How awful!"

"Niu Ben actually obtained a Saint's Crystal all by himself."

Zhunti's face was full of resentment.

The guide sighed helplessly and lamented:

"Niu Ben is quite strong; he was able to kill two otherworldly Chaos Realm experts single-handedly during the battle."

"For such a feat of war, it is only natural to obtain a Saint's Crystal."

"I hadn't noticed before, but this kid actually possesses two innate treasures!"

Thinking of Niu Ben, Jieyin felt increasingly unable to understand him.

After all, Niu Ben had never shown his innate treasure to the world before.

"All I can say is... this Niu Ben was hiding his true strength very well!"

Zhunti picked up the conversation, then, as if remembering something, quickly said:

"By the way, Senior Brother, Niu Ben was bestowed with a Saint's Crystal, but it's not of much use to him."

"Should we try to exchange for that Saint's Crystal?"

Upon hearing Zhunti's words, Jieyin shook his head with a wry smile and said:

"There's no need to go to such lengths."

"Niu Ben was a disciple of the three religions and also the lord of the underworld."

"In addition, he is also the king of the cattle tribe in the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"That Saint's Crystal is useless to him, but it is an unparalleled sacred object to the Three Religions, the Underworld, or the Bull Clan."

Why should we make a fool of ourselves?

After hearing what Jieyin said, Zhunti helplessly pursed his lips and sighed:

"That's true."

"Our relationship with Niu Ben wasn't very good to begin with."

"Even if it's an exchange, he won't prioritize our Western religion."

……

On the other hand, Niu Ben did not rush back to the underworld, but returned to Penglai Island with the Three Pure Ones.

After landing on the main island, the three Qing's gazes all fell on Niu Ben.

Seeing this, Niu Ben knew in his heart that his three teachers probably wanted to ask about the Sage's Crystal.

As Niu Ben had expected, after a brief silence, the Supreme Sage spoke first, asking:

"My disciple."

"With the refinement of that Saint's Crystal, one can instantly become a Saint."

"What are your plans?"

As Taishang spoke, Tongtian and Yuanshi Tianzun also became curious.

You should know that Niu Ben is the chief disciple of the Three Pure Ones and the senior disciple of the Three Teachings.

In addition, he is also the ruler of the underworld and the king of the bull tribe.

The Saint's Crystal is of little use to Niu Ben, a Grand Luo Immortal, but it is an unparalleled opportunity for the other beings of these three forces.

When Niu Ben heard the Supreme Being's question, he glanced at himself and looked thoughtful.

Before he could think any further, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind:

【Ding! 】

[A key figure has been detected inquiring about the ownership of the Holy Crystal, triggering a God-level choice quest!]

[Option 1: Voluntarily offer the Sage's Crystal to the Three Pure Ones, who will then decide its use: either for their own use or as a gift to their disciples.]

[Quest Reward: 1 Fragment of a Primordial Treasure]

This move will greatly enhance the master-disciple relationship and trust with the Three Pure Ones, and may gain them deeper support.

[Option Two: Retain the Saint's Crystal and give it to a direct blood relative.]

[Quest Reward: Chaos Treasure Fragment x1]

"Um?"

Upon hearing the system's notification, Niu Ben was greatly intrigued.

"Another fragment of a Chaos Treasure?"

He was secretly amazed.

Earlier, he obtained a fragment of a Chaos Treasure. If he could collect seven fragments, he could fuse them into a Chaos Treasure!

As for the fragments of innate treasures, Niu Ben didn't care much about them.

Now, he possesses two innate treasures.

The Chaos Five Elements Flag was formed by him fusing the Five Primordial Flags under a high-level forging scroll.

The World-Destroying Millstone was obtained by him after collecting seven fragments of innate supreme treasures.

After a moment's thought, Niu Ben made up his mind.

The next moment, he came to his senses and bowed deeply to the Three Pure Ones, saying:

"Respectfully requesting permission from Master and my two senior uncles."

"By the generous gift of the Dao Ancestor, I have obtained this crystal of the sage."

"I am from the Ox Clan. My father, Ox Ba, is the clan chief. He has worked diligently for the clan for many years, but his cultivation has been hampered by clan affairs and has made little progress."

"As a son, I often feel guilty."

"Therefore, this disciple wishes to present this sacred crystal to my father for his use!"