Fantasy: After transmigrating, I effortlessly became a god.

Chapter 375 The Old Monster's Heart

Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambling King acted as Zheng Qian's protectors, but Zheng Qian didn't even know what a protector was.

"Master?" Zheng Qian looked at Yun Youzi, completely bewildered. What kind of game are you guys playing?

Yun Youzi naturally understood what Zheng Qian meant by calling him, and explained, "Demons naturally have followers, and protectors are also a kind of follower. From now on, these two will be your followers."

What, followers?

The geniuses of the Southern Region were shocked that two old monsters who had lived for over three hundred years and whose cultivation levels were unfathomable were now Zheng Qian's followers.

Chen Tianrui and Li Zun were stunned, Dongfang Yifeng was stunned, and You Laohu was stunned as well. Wu Chengming was the ancestor of the Nan Yeji Sect, and Dongfang Duba was the ancestor of the Dongfang Family; how could the two of them be Zheng Qian's followers?

Not only Chen Tianrui and You Laohu couldn't understand it, but Zheng Qian couldn't either. They were all old men, why were they still acting as followers?

At the same time, Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler were both dumbfounded. They were protectors of the Dao, so how did they become followers?

The laws of space descended, enveloping Yun Youzi, Wu Chengming, and Dongfang Duba, before the three disappeared into Qilian Mountain, leaving only Yun Youzi's voice behind.

"The Dual Absolute Domain Trials have concluded. Each faction is to make its own arrangements."

From within the clouds, Wu Chengming, enraged and embarrassed, exclaimed, "Cloud Wanderer, we are protectors of the Dao, how have we become followers?"

The Eastern Gambling Tycoon was also very angry and said with dissatisfaction, "You have disgraced my reputation for three hundred years."

Yun Youzi remained calm, glancing at the two with disdain: "One is at the Dao Lin realm, the other at the Dao Bing realm, yet you keep vying to be his protectors. Don't you even consider how much glory your status as protectors will bring you when Zheng Qian rises to power? Once Zheng Qian leaves the Southern Region and becomes a pseudo-god, will you still dare to call yourselves his protectors?"

Wu Chengming said with dissatisfaction, "By the time it takes for Zheng Qian to grow to the Pseudo-God realm, who knows when we'll be able to protect him for decades and still embarrass you?"

The gambling tycoon from the East took a swig of wine: "I care about my reputation the most, yet you call us followers in front of the younger generation. Where will I put my face in the future?"

"Ignorant." Yun Youzi sneered, and asked, "How many years did it take me to reach the Pseudo-God Realm?"

When Yun Youzi broke through to the Pseudo-God Realm, he was only twenty-seven years old. At that time, their most powerful prodigy had only cultivated to the True Core Realm, leaving Yun Youzi a whole realm behind. Yun Youzi's cultivation speed was a mythical legend in the Southern Region and even in the entire human race. Therefore, when he broke through to the Pseudo-God Realm, it caused a sensation throughout the entire human race, and everyone knew about it.

Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler fell silent. Yun Youzi was the most monstrous talent of their generation, seemingly without any cultivation bottlenecks, his life like a cheat code. If he hadn't been targeted back then, his current achievements would be unimaginable. Similarly, even if Yun Youzi hadn't been targeted or injured, he wouldn't have spoken to them, because they were unworthy.

"Can Zheng Qian break through to the pseudo-god level before the age of twenty-seven?" Wu Chengming stared at Yun Youzi. If Zheng Qian could break through to the pseudo-god level before the age of twenty-seven, their following him would not be a joke, but a legendary tale that would be passed down through the ages.

The old monster had the foresight to follow the prodigy, helping him onto the path to prosperity and becoming a regional overlord. Wu Chengming and the Eastern Gambling King readily accepted this legendary tale and were even more eager to write such a story themselves.

With his hands behind his back, Yun Youzi appeared even more enigmatic and said calmly, "Twenty-one years ago, Zheng Qian was born in a small town in Wuyan Kingdom. For the past twenty-one years, he has lived a life of idleness and complacency, starting cultivation at the age of six, but only reaching the early stage of Body Refinement, the Skin Refining Realm. Four months ago, he suddenly began to cultivate with great effort, and while still in the Body Refinement Realm, he overthrew the Wuyan Kingdom's government. Two months ago, he came to Guangxiang Kingdom, at the early stage of Spirit Fusion Realm, the Spirit Gathering Realm. In just over a month, he broke through from the Spirit Fusion Realm to the current Dragon Transformation Realm, breaking through five realms in total. And while he was still in the Void Spirit Realm, he killed Lu Chu, the King of Guangxiang Kingdom, who was in the Liquid Soaring Realm, and supported Feng Feiyang to ascend the throne as emperor, renaming Guangxiang Kingdom Anshi Kingdom."

Wu Chengming and Dongfang were thrilled. Zheng Qian had broken through eight realms in just four months, from the early stage of Body Refining to the current Dragon Transformation Realm. Such a cultivation speed was unprecedented, not only by Yun Youzi, but also in historical records.

Moreover, during his growth, he overthrew two dynasties. Given his achievements and influence, they could accept that Yun Youzi referred to them as his followers.

It was even an honor for them.

Yun Youzi continued, "Zheng Qian's growth rate will only be faster than mine, not slower. I'm telling you clearly, it would be an honor for both of you to be his protector or his follower. Even I, before I was injured, could only look up to Zheng Qian's future achievements."

Wu Chengming and Dongfang the Gambler exchanged a glance and remained silent. They had no doubt about Yun Youzi's words, and they had witnessed Zheng Qian's extraordinary talent firsthand today. Their silence was a deliberation: with Zheng Qian's luck so strong, were they even lucky enough to try and ride on his coattails?

Even those who ride on someone's coattails must bear the consequences. They are merely top-tier geniuses, while Zheng Qian is a prodigy among prodigies, far surpassing them. Can they truly be Zheng Qian's protectors?

Those whose martial skills are unworthy of their position will inevitably suffer a backlash, leading to their death and the dissipation of their spiritual essence.

"Heh, scared now?" Yun Youzi sneered, saying disdainfully, "You're the ones who shouted to be protectors of the Dao. I've advised you several times, but you just wouldn't listen. I only asked you to be protectors of the Dao, and you thought I was petty. In the end, I said you were followers, and you weren't happy. Now that I'm telling you the truth, you're scared again. No wonder you can only stay in the Southern Region and wait to die for the rest of your lives."

Wu Chengming looked at the sky, while Dongfang Duba took a swig of wine, their moods growing even heavier. Zheng Qian's growth rate was so fast; as his protectors, they feared they wouldn't last more than a few years before being surpassed. Furthermore, the enemies he encountered during his growth would become increasingly powerful. While their cultivation levels were considered decent in the Southern Region, they were somewhat embarrassing compared to other humans.

There are many humans in the pseudo-god realm.

Wu Chengming gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "I'm already buried up to my neck, what's there to be afraid of? Either I die, or I break through and live for another five hundred years, I'll fight for it."

Dongfang Gambling King was also infected by Wu Chengming's emotions and laughed heartily: "My two old friends, I, Dongfang Gambling King, am not afraid of anything except being unknown. No matter what kind of enemies Zheng Qian may encounter in the future, I, Dongfang Gambling King, will accompany him to the end."

Yun Youzi nodded in satisfaction: "The path of cultivation is about fighting against heaven, earth, oneself, and enemies. To break through to a higher realm, one must have a fearless and courageous heart. Following Zheng Qian, your life will surely be extraordinary."

Wu Chengming chuckled. He knew that Yun Youzi must have arranged Zheng Qian's trial location. He asked, "After the Twin Absolute Domains are over, where will Zheng Qian go for his trial?"

Yun Youzi looked southeast and said coldly, "Youfeng Rift Valley."