The two were horrified and cried out in terror.
Just then, a pale yellow ancient book flew over. It radiated an earthy yellow glow and blocked the way before Qingfeng and Mingyue.
"Boom..."
The Thirty-six Sea-Calming Divine Pearls slammed into the ancient book, sending ripples spreading outward, yet they were still blocked.
Li Xiao recalled the Sea-Calming Divine Pearls and looked up.
He saw Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi and a kind-faced taoist in red robes descending from the sky, landing between them.
"Master, this man has been utterly rude..."
Seeing Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi and Old Ancestor Hongyun arrive, Qingfeng and Mingyue were overjoyed and hurriedly cried out.
"Hmph, you insolent things! How dare you argue with an exalted immortal?"
Zhenyuanzi immediately rebuked them.
Qingfeng hurriedly said, "Master, he only came here to freeload some fruit. Why be so courteous to him..."
"Insolent! Stand down!"
Zhenyuanzi snapped.
Seeing that Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was truly enraged, Qingfeng and Mingyue did not dare disobey and retreated.
Li Xiao watched this unfold and secretly praised Zhenyuanzi as an honest and generous man. He would rather let his own people suffer than cause his guests to lose face.
Besides, Qingfeng and Mingyue had indeed been at fault first. Li Xiao had merely been somewhat overbearing!
"Esteemed immortals, my attendants were rude. Please, take your seats!"
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi took a deep breath and cupped his hands toward Li Xiao and Yunxiao.
Before Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi and Old Ancestor Hongyun, Li Xiao and Yunxiao did not dare act arrogantly. They hurriedly returned the gesture. "Great Immortal, please!"
The group took their seats.
Soon after, several more people arrived.
Immortal Elder Nanji of the Chan Sect, Grand Master Xuandu of the Ren Sect, and Maitreya Buddha of the Western Sect had all come.
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi invited each of them to sit.
He had originally intended to use the ripening of the Ginseng Fruit to invite All Saints to discuss the Dao and improve his cultivation. Who would have thought that only juniors would come? Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi felt rather helpless.
Even so, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi continued to receive everyone warmly.
"And this young friend is..."
During the banquet, Maitreya Buddha looked toward Li Xiao and asked.
Seeing Maitreya Buddha's smiling face and large belly, Li Xiao guessed his identity. He grinned and cupped his hands. "This humble Daoist is Li Xiao, the fifth personal disciple under Sage Tongtian of the Jie Sect!"
"The fifth personal disciple?"
Maitreya Buddha froze for a moment, then looked at Li Xiao and said, "Since you are Sage Tongtian's fifth disciple, shall we discuss the Dao?"
Discuss the Dao, my ass!
Maitreya Buddha was a smiling tiger, all smiles on the surface while secretly plotting to screw people over!
He could clearly see that Li Xiao only possessed True Immortal cultivation, yet he wanted Li Xiao to discuss the Dao with them. He was plainly trying to embarrass Li Xiao and humiliate the Jie Sect!
Li Xiao understood Maitreya Buddha's intentions perfectly well.
Beside them, Grand Master Xuandu and Immortal Elder Nanji merely smiled without speaking, clearly waiting to see Li Xiao make a fool of himself.
Yunxiao's delicate brows furrowed, but soon relaxed again. These people dare show off before fifth senior brother? They really don't know their place!
Sure enough, Li Xiao readily agreed. Smiling at Maitreya Buddha, he said, "Since Fellow Daoist Maitreya Buddha is in such high spirits, this humble Taoist naturally cannot spoil everyone's enjoyment!"
No one had expected Li Xiao to agree. They all stared at him in disbelief.
The Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts Emerge, Shocking All Saints
"Since that is the case, this humble Taoist shall begin!"
Immortal Elder Nanji proposed with a smile.
"Please, esteemed immortal!"
Zhenyuanzi said politely.
Immortal Elder Nanji immediately began expounding the Dao.
This time, in order to display the superiority of the Chan Sect, Immortal Elder Nanji spoke of the Chan Sect's Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
Great God Pangu's primordial spirit had divided into three. In other words, each of the Three Pure Ones had inherited part of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, and what Immortal Elder Nanji was teaching was precisely the Chan Sect version.
Though Immortal Elder Nanji was not a saint, his exposition of the Dao still resonated with the Heavenly Dao. Auspicious clouds gathered overhead, immortal cranes danced, and auspicious beasts lay quietly on the ground to listen.
Even Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi and Old Ancestor Hongyun could not help raising their brows as they listened.
Although they often discussed the Dao with saints, this was their first time hearing the Chan Sect version of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. They could not help sighing over the profound mystery of the saints.
After an unknown amount of time, Immortal Elder Nanji finally finished his exposition.
Grand Master Xuandu smiled. "Since Junior Brother Nanji has begun, this humble Taoist shall also make a modest contribution!"
Then Grand Master Xuandu began to explain.
Grand Master Xuandu taught the Ren Sect version of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. Naturally, like Immortal Elder Nanji, he glossed over the important parts and did not reveal anything crucial.
Even so, the people present gasped in amazement.
After another unknown stretch of time, Grand Master Xuandu also finished.
Maitreya Buddha smiled. "Then this poor monk shall continue!"
As he spoke, Maitreya Buddha began explaining the Western Dao.
The Western Dao differed from Mystic Gate teachings, but it was equally wondrous. Eight hundred side paths surged forth, drawing forth one strange phenomenon after another as golden light shone in every direction.
Maitreya Buddha looked especially solemn and dignified, the Buddhist light behind his head dyeing the entire hall gold.
The crowd gasped repeatedly as they listened, secretly praising the Western Sect's teachings. Though they belonged to a side path, they had their own unique strengths.
After an unknown amount of time, Maitreya Buddha also finished his exposition.
Maitreya Buddha turned to Li Xiao with a smile. "Fellow Daoist Li Xiao, it is your turn!"
Grand Master Xuandu and Immortal Elder Nanji exchanged glances, both seeing amusement in the other's eyes.
Clearly, they were waiting to see Li Xiao make a fool of himself.
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi frowned slightly. "How about... we taste the fruit first?"
Clearly, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was trying to help Li Xiao save face.
Li Xiao was Tongtian Cult Master's outstanding disciple and had been invited by him. Naturally, he could not allow Li Xiao to be embarrassed.
"Ah, Great Immortal, you jest. We have all expounded the Dao, while Fellow Daoist Li Xiao has not. Could it be that... the Jie Sect's Dao cannot be shown to others?"
Maitreya Buddha turned to Li Xiao with a smile, his words venomous.
"Hmph!"
Yunxiao let out a heavy snort. Divine light burst from her body, and a canopy of celebratory clouds rose behind her head. It was the phenomenon of Three Flowers Gathering Above and Five Qi Returning to Origin.
The pupils of Grand Master Xuandu, Maitreya Buddha, and Immortal Elder Nanji constricted sharply.
Yunxiao was merely an outer disciple of the Jie Sect, yet she had already broken through to the realm of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Just how far had the Jie Sect's personal disciples progressed?
Naturally, Li Xiao was an exception, since he was the fifth personal disciple whom Tongtian Cult Master had accepted later.
Li Xiao raised a hand to stop Yunxiao. His gaze swept across the crowd before finally settling on Maitreya Buddha. Smiling, he said, "Since Fellow Daoist Maitreya Buddha wishes to hear this humble Taoist expound the Dao, then this humble Taoist shall make a modest showing!"
"Please, Fellow Daoist!"
Maitreya Buddha still said with a smile.
Li Xiao immediately began expounding the Dao.
The Dao Li Xiao spoke of was also the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
However, the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts he taught were not some incomplete version, but the complete Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
As the Dao came from his mouth, its mysteries immediately unfolded!
A vast, ancient aura rushed toward them. Behind Li Xiao, the phantom of a giant slowly rose. The giant stood between heaven and earth, his entire body brimming with explosive power.
A violent pressure poured forth, suppressing heaven and earth!
"This... this is Pangu's phantom? Could what little friend Li Xiao is teaching be the complete Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts? This... how is this possible? This..."
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was so shocked that he stood dumbfounded, scarcely believing his own eyes.
Old Ancestor Hongyun had been chewing on a Ginseng Fruit when he suddenly saw such a phenomenon. He froze, staring blankly at Li Xiao with shock written all over his face.
Then the void rippled like water.
An old Daoist riding a Green Ox emerged from the void. This old Daoist was none other than Taishang Laojun.
Immediately afterward, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Tongtian Cult Master, Empress Nuwa, and the Two Sages of the West all descended upon Wuzhuang Temple.
"Rebellious disciple, what have you done?"
Seeing Li Xiao reveal the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, Tongtian Cult Master could not help rebuking him.
Li Xiao looked up at Tongtian Cult Master and grinned. "Um... Master, this disciple was merely discussing the Dao with a few senior brothers..."
Tongtian Cult Master looked at Li Xiao with a dark expression and let out a heavy snort.
"Martial Nephew Li Xiao, was what you just taught the complete Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts?"
Taishang Laojun fixed his blazing eyes on Li Xiao and asked.
Taishang Laojun had voiced everyone's thoughts. The gazes of All Saints all fell upon Li Xiao.
Li Xiao grinned, glanced at Tongtian Cult Master, and said guiltily, "Um... in reply to Grand Uncle-Master, what this disciple taught was indeed the complete Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. But Master taught it to me..."
Li Xiao directly shifted the blame onto Tongtian Cult Master.
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