Chapter 54: My Brother Kun Was Forced In

It’s not that I, Brother Kun, am showing off—who could truly understand this feeling? From the moment I was born, it seemed I was surrounded by some kind of misfortune. The taste of being misunderstood, only I, Brother Kun, know it in my heart. Do any of you really understand the bitterness within me…?

Now, even when I fall off a cliff, I run into such absurd circumstances. Who could bear it? I just want to quietly cultivate, earn recognition through my own efforts.

Yet at this moment, Ye Kun despaired once more. That force of suction enveloped him again, dragging him back into the cave, and deeper this time.

Truly, not a single path to escape is left.

Ye Kun finally saw the master. Good heavens—it was a bald old man! His face was etched with wrinkles, seated cross-legged atop a massive stone, his clothes filthy and tattered.

Around him, several skeletons lay scattered, sending chills down Ye Kun’s spine. Was this master practicing some sinister technique, one that feeds on humans?

“Child, you are exceptional. Faced with such temptation, you were unmoved—you even jumped off again. Congratulations, you have passed my test. If you had agreed in the beginning, you would have ended up among these skeletons.” The bald elder slowly opened his eyes, looking at Ye Kun with admiration. Fate, it seems, had brought two bald men together.

Ye Kun’s heart was awash with confusion. I, Brother Kun, simply jumped—there was nothing more to it. Why do people see it differently? Even such a figure praises me as outstanding, yet I have never noticed anything remarkable about myself…

The bald elder felt a trace of doubt. This child seemed peculiar; perhaps something tragic had happened to him.

A pitiful child, indeed.

“Child, I know the bitterness within your heart. But once I transfer my cultivation to you, all worries will disappear.”

Ye Kun ached inside. Do you think possessing supreme power brings happiness? Wrong… It does not make me happy. I, Brother Kun, do not know what could bring me joy now.

The bald elder was perplexed. Having spoken so plainly, the child remained unmoved—truly strange. This child was different from others, and he liked that difference.

“Can I refuse?” Ye Kun asked weakly. Though you wish to pass your power to me, shouldn’t you ask for my opinion? You can’t force it.

The bald elder was taken aback. After living countless millennia, this was the first time anyone had dared refuse him!

“No wonder you’re the one I chose. Just for those words, I am even more certain of my decision!”

Ye Kun had only casually said he didn’t want it, yet the elder was more determined—what could he possibly say now…

The bald elder sensed the child’s disbelief and decided it was time to reveal his identity.

“It is I, the Celestial Lord of Compassion, master to tens of thousands of disciples. With my mantle, you could command all that is mine!” As he finished, the Celestial Lord radiated immense confidence. Surely, this would excite Ye Kun.

Yet Ye Kun’s mind was reeling. Celestial Lord? And now you want me to be the leader? How does every good thing land on my head?

“Celestial Lord, I… I don’t think I’m qualified. Better let it go,” Ye Kun said quietly. In the presence of such power, resistance felt impossible.

“Boy! Are you looking down on me?” The Celestial Lord had dignity—after so many refusals, even his patience wore thin.

“No, no—Celestial Lord, you are ever radiant. I believe you can achieve new heights.” Ye Kun hurriedly explained. After all, I, Brother Kun, respect elders and care for the young.

“Of course. But my time is nearly up. Sealed here, I have no hope left. The future belongs to the young.”

“Celestial Lord, who could seal you?” Ye Kun asked curiously. Weren’t you supposed to be invincible? How were you sealed?

“My adversary was a villain of utter wickedness, using despicable tricks to imprison me. But I managed to seal him as well—he must be long dead by now!” As he spoke, the Celestial Lord bristled with anger.

“Oh, I see.”

“You really don’t want my cultivation?” the Celestial Lord asked earnestly.

Ye Kun nodded. “Yes. I want to rely on my own efforts, to reach your level through cultivation.”

The Celestial Lord was stunned, then burst out laughing. This child was far too naive.

“I admire you greatly! Since you do not wish for it… I…”

Ye Kun felt a flicker of hope—perhaps this Celestial Lord was reasonable after all.

“I insist on giving it to you!”

Ye Kun: “……”

Before Ye Kun could react, the Celestial Lord’s entire body radiated a surge of white energy, powerful and overwhelming as if it could tear the earth apart.

Ye Kun was paralyzed, unable to move. He never expected to be forcefully infused after all!

Destructive power whirled above the Celestial Lord’s head and then poured into Ye Kun’s body. Ye Kun felt as if he might explode, overflowing with inexhaustible strength.

His entire body turned crimson, as if set ablaze, then slowly shifted to green—even his head was green…

After a long time, his skin returned to its fair hue. Ye Kun lay sprawled on the ground, sweat pouring off him in beads, gasping for breath.

There was no joy in his expression, only deep resignation.

“Child…” The Celestial Lord’s voice was no longer robust, but aged and full of longing.

Ye Kun slowly lifted his head. “Celestial Lord.”

“Sigh, don’t call me Celestial Lord—call me Grandfather.”

Ye Kun: “……”

For some reason, Ye Kun felt the Celestial Lord was taking advantage of him.

But after all, he was an old man who had entrusted his cultivation to him. Calling him Grandfather was no big deal.

“Grandfather,” Ye Kun called out.

“Sigh, my grandson.”

Ye Kun: “……”

I, Brother Kun, could guarantee it was deliberate.

“Child, be cautious in all things. The people of the Mysterious Moon Continent are treacherous—stay vigilant. Remember: underestimating others is digging your own grave! Work hard, you are an exceptional child. I will not be mistaken. Live well for my sake! It is time for me to see my wife and children. Go back…”

Ye Kun’s body floated up again. Watching the Celestial Lord slowly close his eyes, Ye Kun bowed three times, feeling a sense of pity for the old man.

Gradually, the Celestial Lord’s body dissolved into dust and faded away…