After three rounds of wine, the disciples of the Three Teachings, who had already gotten along well, grew familiar with one another again.
As disciples of Saints, none of them were narrow-minded.
Even if there were, it had only developed later in life. Besides, with their previous campaign against the Demon Court—
the cohesion of the Three Teachings' disciples had reached an unprecedented height.
Everyone gradually began to reveal their true selves.
Among the Seven Attendant Immortals, Qiushou Xian was the Green Lion Spirit. He was rough and uninhibited by nature.
He held a cup of wine in his hand, surrounded by many Interception Sect disciples.
Even Li Yuan, Yellow Dragon, and Yuding had gathered around to listen to him tell stories.
"Back then, Jinguang Xian, Lingya Xian, and this daoist had just come down the mountain when we ran into two Loose Cultivators who were robbing people—one tall and one short."
"This daoist came from a bandit background too. Why would I indulge them? The three of us rushed over and chopped that tall fellow down until he was shorter than the short one."
"Senior Brother, what happened to the short one?"
"He was scared to death on the spot! Hahahahahaha!"
In an instant, the Dragon Palace echoed with the joyous laughter of the Three Teachings' disciples.
Li Yuan, on the other hand, was somewhat dumbfounded as he asked the two beside him.
"Were these three junior brothers really former bandits?"
Yellow Dragon replied cheerfully.
"Of course. They were even notorious bandits. They once tried to rob the Dragon Palace, though they never made it inside."
Li Yuan nodded slightly, staring at the bold and forthright Qiushou Xian as he thought to himself.
The cultural education of the Three Teachings' disciples needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
Just then, four figures suddenly approached with wine cups in hand.
Ju Liusun, who led the group, took a deep breath and gathered his courage before stepping forward.
"Senior Brother, we have come to toast you. Thank you for your earlier guidance. Otherwise, we would surely have gone down the wrong path."
Cihang had drunk quite a bit. His cheeks were flushed as he spoke in a soft, syrupy voice.
"Senior Brother, we truly know we were wrong."
Manjushri and Puxian also spoke in unison.
"Senior Brother, we have truly turned over a new leaf."
Li Yuan came back to himself, looked at the four of them, and said with a smile.
"I can tell. You have all grown quite a bit during these years of training outside the mountain."
"Every one of you has become much more mature. Especially Cihang—you've even grown into a fine young woman."
Cihang: "(⊙_⊙)?"
A grown woman?
Even Guangchengzi nearly lost his composure, holding it in until his face turned green.
Junior Brother Cihang was good in every way, but his masculine body and feminine features were truly peculiar.
He was genuinely more beautiful than most fairy maidens.
Calling him a grown woman did not seem all that wrong.
"This senior brother is very pleased. Come, let us drink."
Cheers~bilibili!
After draining the cup, Li Yuan patted the four of them on the shoulders and encouraged them.
"You are all good men. Cultivate diligently, and never tarnish Second Martial Uncle's prestige."
"Yes, Senior Brother!"
"I can't hear you! Louder! With voices that soft, you still want to revitalize the Exposition Sect?!"
"Yes! Senior Brother!!!"
Li Yuan nodded in satisfaction, then went over to Yellow Dragon and asked quietly.
"Junior Brother, how did the matter I asked you to handle earlier go?"
Yellow Dragon looked around and, after confirming that no one was nearby, replied.
"There is news. The aquatic clans of the Four Seas are all under the Dragon Race's control, so our intelligence is exceptionally sharp."
"The Six-Eared Monkey has gone to the Human Race. That news is certain."
Li Yuan lightly patted Yellow Dragon's shoulder and said calmly.
"You've worked hard, Junior Brother. Please trouble yourself once more and prepare a secret chamber for me. I am preparing to break through to the Golden Immortal realm."
Yellow Dragon immediately beamed and hurriedly gave the orders.
Before long, he personally led Li Yuan into the secret chamber.
"This daoist will personally stand guard for Senior Brother!"
He put on an imposing and heroic air.
Li Yuan, however, raised his head in confusion and cursed outright.
"Did you drink too much?"
"You organized the banquet, and you want to stand guard here?"
"Believe it or not, I'll smash the Southern Earth Detaching Flame Light Flag over your head. Get lost already."
Yellow Dragon came back to his senses, blushed, and hurried back to the main hall, muttering to himself.
"Drank too much, drank too much. I really drank too much."
Li Yuan then remained in the secret chamber, entering seclusion to digest his insights. At the same time, he did not forget to keep writing his Diary.
There is news of the Six-Eared Monkey. This means we can add another fierce general to the Three Teachings, but the Six-Eared Monkey was once reprimanded by the Dao Ancestor. Would joining the Interception Sect bring any drawbacks?
Within Biyou Palace, Tongtian had just glanced at the updated Diary when he immediately sneered.
"What a coincidence. As long as this daoist goes to the Purple Cloud Palace, I get reprimanded by Master. The Six-Eared Monkey and my Interception Sect are truly fated."
"This daoist has also been reprimanded by Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and it seems Junior Sister Nuwa has reprimanded this daoist as well. Was this daoist proud of it?"
"But there is one question. How could a mere little Six-Eared Monkey have been reprimanded by Master?"
The Six-Eared Monkey is skilled at listening. It is truly a top-tier divine ability, but he had to eavesdrop on the Dao Ancestor's sermon. That single line, "The Dharma is not passed to six ears," cut off his path of cultivation.
Tongtian frowned slightly as a memory of the Dao Ancestor's first sermon at the Purple Cloud Palace suddenly surfaced in his mind.
"Hiss... that's right. Before Master began his sermon, he suddenly smiled. That smile had seemed rather ill-intentioned, and then he said, 'The Dharma is not passed to six ears.'"
Rumble—!!!
A bolt of lightning suddenly descended from the heavens, striking Tongtian squarely atop Eight Scenery Palace.
Sensing the familiar aura within the divine lightning, Laozi frowned and asked.
"Were you badmouthing Master in your heart again?"
Tongtian opened his mouth and spat out black smoke as he defended himself.
"I was only complaining. Just complaining..."
Since the Six-Eared Monkey is among the Human Race, once I break through to the Golden Immortal realm, I can return to the Human Race for a visit. One should always go home often.
Laozi's avatar also saw the Diary, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
"As expected of a good child. Returning to the Human Race—he truly lives up to the name of my Humanity Sect."
"Achieving the Golden Immortal realm... the Pangu Physique's talent is indeed extraordinarily powerful."
Ding! Congratulations to the host for writing a Diary for a cumulative total of eight thousand years. You have received a System Critical Strike Reward! Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving the System Reward: Supreme Treasure of Humanity, Kongtong Seal!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Li Yuan, who had been immersed in his breakthrough, suddenly opened his eyes.
"Kongtong Seal, a golden legend?!"
"I'll make sure it receives nothing but rave reviews!"
Countless lightning tribulations struck Li Yuan's body.
The lightning's Dao intent was unexpectedly centered on fire, water, and earth.
They happened to perfectly align with the three Laws Li Yuan currently controlled.
Li Yuan's primordial spirit appeared above his head, resembling Pangu sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.
Three spheres of light embodying the Laws revolved around him.
At the same time, the three light spheres bloomed into dazzling flowers.
They clearly represented three different Laws.
After being tempered by the lightning tribulation, they returned to his primordial spirit.
A River of Time that pierced through heaven and earth appeared in the skies.
A wisp of True Spirit leaped forth and merged into Li Yuan's body.
The three flowers completely solidified. Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown—the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit was achieved.
Li Yuan opened his eyes, drew in the power surrounding his body, and thought with a smile.
I have finally broken through to the Golden Immortal realm, leaping free of the River of Time and no longer bound by lifespan.
Next, I'll call my senior and junior brothers and return to the Human Race for a visit.
To be honest, I do miss home a little.
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