Strange Phenomena Arise Again at the Horizon!

"This gourd was a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure I obtained by chance at Buzhou Mountain back then. You may choose any one of them."

Tongtian smiled faintly, flicking his sleeve. Four gourds appeared on his palm—all except the Chaos Gourd were revealed.

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure."

He bowed again, showing utmost respect.

Under the fervent gazes of the many disciples, Kong Xuan stepped forward and took the gourd with purple and green hues.

"Good choice.

Although this item can only be used once, it is extremely rare—it can nourish a magic treasure and help it advance one rank."

"However, limited by its own grade, the highest level a refined treasure can reach is only Supreme Grade Innate."

Tongtian commented with a smile, his tone relaxed, as if he were talking about an ordinary item.

But as these words fell into their ears, the elders and disciples felt their hearts churn like the sea.

Their breathing grew heavier.

What was this? This was a supreme treasure capable of elevating ordinary Spiritual Treasures to their peak! How could it be compared to the mundane?

Let alone the entire Heavenly Court, even Dijun, the Heavenly Emperor, only possessed two or three treasures of this caliber.

How could they not be moved?

"Six-Eared Macaque, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, do you wish to be accepted as my personal disciples and become true disciples?"

His gaze slowly swept over the remaining seventeen people, and Tongtian spoke again.

"This disciple is willing! Greetings, Master!"

Even though they had anticipated it, when these words were finally spoken, Six-Eared Macaque and the two Xiaos were still emotionally stirred, their bodies trembling.

They immediately imitated Kong Xuan's manner, bowing deeply.

"No need for such formality."

"This Sky-Breaking Cudgel is a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. I bestow it upon you today for your battles."

Before he finished speaking, a dark iron staff appeared out of thin air.

The Six-Eared Macaque glanced at it, and his heart suddenly jolted, his eyes instantly igniting with a fierce light.

He quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude, grabbed the staff, and held it in his hand, grinning widely:

"This disciple thanks Master for his generous bestowal!"

Tongtian accepted this bow and then turned to Yunxiao and Qiongxiao.

In this true disciple ranking, Six-Eared Macaque was first, followed by the two sisters.

If not for Six-Eared Macaque's strange luck, constantly encountering powerhouses like Duobao and Wudang, it might not have been their turn to attain such high positions.

"The Golden Flood Dragon Scissors and the Primordial Golden Dou are both Supreme Grade Innate artifacts. Today, I bestow them upon you for self-defense and protection."

After speaking, he raised his hand and took out two divine weapons from the treasure vault.

Although they already possessed several magic artifacts, without these two treasures that guarded their sect, how could the name of San Xiao awe the Primordial World?

This naturally also carried a bit of incentive for others.

Treasures lying idle were useless; it was better to use this opportunity to inspire disciples to cultivate diligently.

He could also accumulate some fortune and merit through this.

With the acceptance of disciples concluded, Tongtian looked towards the remaining fourteen people.

Apart from Xuan Du, the rest were all unfamiliar faces.

If Fuxi knew about this, he would probably can't help but roll his eyes:

This is it?

He doesn't even recognize all his own disciples; this Sect Master is quite leisurely!

"Since you have entered the top three, I will naturally not treat you poorly."

"Speak, what are your requests? As long as they are reasonable, I can satisfy them."

The fourteen people, who had been slightly disappointed at not being accepted as personal disciples, had their expressions brighten considerably upon hearing this.

Exchanging glances, they spoke one after another.

"Reporting to the Sect Master... This disciple wishes to request an offensive High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"This disciple earnestly requests a defensive High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"This disciple... wants ten Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs."

"This disciple..."

Thirteen people stated their wishes, all related to magic treasures and elixirs.

Tongtian listened and, without showing anger, agreed to each request one by one.

Finally, everyone's gaze fell collectively on Xuan Du, who had remained silent throughout.

He wondered to himself: what kind of request would he make?

Suddenly, Xuan Du knelt on both knees, his forehead touching the ground, and said with utmost sincerity:

"Reporting to the Sect Master, your disciple has no other requests. I only wish to become a true disciple under Master's tutelage. I implore you to show mercy and accept me!"

Nuwa's eyes flickered, her expression peculiar.

Had her casual jest actually come true?

After a moment of stunned silence, the corners of her mouth curved upwards slightly. She quietly glanced at Tongtian, a hint of schadenfreude in her eyes.

Instantly, gasps of cold air echoed throughout the void, one after another.

The gazes of countless disciples towards Xuan Du were now filled with genuine admiration.

On the other side, those thirteen disciples who had chosen Spiritual Treasures and elixirs had become objects of pity in everyone's eyes.

This wasn't just a wrong step; it was a complete loss!

Let alone those magic treasures and pills, even if they had dozens or hundreds more, they would still be far from matching this opportunity!

They weren't that they didn't understand, but rather that greed had clouded their minds at the time.

Now that they had come to their senses, their faces were already as pale as paper, and the depths of their eyes were filled with terror and regret.

If there were truly a medicine called "Regret," they would undoubtedly swallow ten or eight pills without hesitation!

Tongtian coldly swept a glance at Nuwa, cursing her cunning in his heart, yet he was helpless.

When he turned to look at Xuan Du, his gaze involuntarily softened with a hint of approval.

He had initially thought Xuan Du was merely a person of firm will, but now it seemed he wasn't foolish either.

After a moment of silence, the surroundings were utterly quiet. Everyone's hearts were tense, while Xuan Du's eyes were full of anticipation.

Tongtian finally sighed softly:

"Fine. Since your desire for the Dao is so earnest, I will make an exception and accept you as my fifth true disciple."

"Thank you, Sect Master— No, no, thank you, Master! Thank you, Master!"

Xuan Du was so excited that he could barely speak coherently. He kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead nearly touching the ground.

Tongtian raised his hand and waved it. A gentle force lifted him, and then he spoke:

"This is a High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Primordial Yang Cauldron.

You have considerable talent in alchemy, so I shall also bestow upon you a secret alchemy manual." Before he finished speaking, he lightly tapped Xuan Du's forehead. A vast amount of information surged into his mind, the ultimate art of alchemy.

Immediately after, he waved his sleeve, and a small, crimson cauldron appeared out of thin air, hovering silently before Xuan Du.

"Master's immense kindness, this disciple will never forget!"

Xuan Du's eyes felt warm, his voice trembling slightly.

He knew his own roots and aptitude were mediocre. Even after taking the Bone-Changing Pill, he wasn't considered outstanding among the many disciples of the Intercepting Sect.

But why did Master specifically value him?

He must intend to use the Dao of Alchemy to help him bridge the gap, so that he wouldn't be left far behind by his fellow disciples...

If Tongtian knew what he was thinking, he would probably burst out laughing.

The truth was much simpler—the Alchemy Hall was desperately short of staff!

Spiritual Treasures could be used for a long time; a single magic treasure could often last for several Epochs without issue. But elixirs were different; their consumption was extremely fast. No matter how much was refined, it was never enough, like an bottomless pit.

Now that he saw Xuan Du's talent in this area, it was natural to go with the flow. In the future, he could be pulled over to help increase production, which was the real priority.

After everything was arranged, Tongtian looked at the disciples below, all eagerly awaiting benefits. He straightened his expression and announced loudly:

"This grand ceremony has concluded. I will take this opportunity to lecture the Dao for you all for a thousand years.

How much you can comprehend will depend entirely on your own opportunities."

"Thank you, Sect Master, for your great kindness!"

Everyone shouted in unison, then sat down properly, their minds focused, their faces unable to suppress their joy.

Deep within the Heavenly Court, in a secret chamber, a suffocatingly powerful aura suddenly erupted.

Fortunately, formations were set up around it to seal the area. Otherwise, this oppressive force would have instantly swept through the entire Heavenly Palace, centered on the secret chamber.

After a long while, the aura subsided, and Dijun slowly opened his eyes. The laws within his body flowed perfectly and flawlessly.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, his joy impossible to conceal.

He had finally broken through to the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm!

"After years of seclusion, my arduous cultivation has finally paid off,"

He murmured to himself, a wide smile on his face.

Stepping into this realm meant that his hope of impacting the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm with the merits of the Heavenly Marriage had increased.

Although the gain was limited, every step forward was crucial.

After all, the difference between the late stage and the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm, though only a minor realm, could be the chasm between achieving the Dao and perishing.

If I fail in the end simply because my cultivation is insufficient, I truly won't know whether to laugh or cry.

Emerging from the secret chamber, Dijun scanned his surroundings with his divine sense and a look of satisfaction spread across his face.

Today, the Heavenly Court was adorned with lanterns and colorful banners. Palaces and pavilions were draped in brocade, celestial maidens offered fruits, and jade girls played music, filling the air with a festive atmosphere.

Even the heavenly soldiers and generals guarding the South Heavenly Gate were beaming with pride and exuding an imposing aura.

Just then, Eastern Emperor Taiyi rushed over.

His face, originally anxious, suddenly stopped as he sensed the unfathomably deep aura. A flicker of shock crossed his eyes.

Immediately, overwhelming joy surged into his heart.

"Brother... Brother, you've broken through?"

His voice still held a trace of uncertainty, as if he feared his perception was mistaken.

Seeing Dijun nod with a smile, Taiyi immediately threw his head back and laughed, his voice echoing through the heavens.

He was so happy, it was as if he himself had broken through.

"Heavenly Emperor, you've finally emerged from seclusion! The auspicious time is drawing near, the wedding ceremony is about to begin!"

Kunpeng also arrived then and quickly stepped forward to report.

Taiyi understood immediately upon hearing this.

"That's right, that's right. I was just sent on an order to forcibly wake you from your seclusion."

"If we miss the auspicious time, won't we become a laughingstock in the Primordial World?"

Dijun nodded slightly, his expression spirited and full of vigor.

"Come, accompany this Emperor to the great hall."

Before his words even fell, he had already taken a large stride, moving like a soaring dragon or a leaping tiger towards the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Taiyi and Kunpeng hurriedly followed suit.

Following this, three majestic and resounding pronouncements echoed through heaven and earth—

"Today, I, the Emperor, am getting married. All those with fate may come and witness it."

"Today, I, the Emperor, am getting married. All those with fate may come and witness it."

"Today, I, the Emperor, am getting married. All those with fate may come and witness it."

In an instant, the Primordial World trembled.

The countless cultivators who had been eagerly anticipating this moment erupted in excitement.

Those capable immediately set off, rushing to the Heavenly Court in droves.

Those unable to come could only look up at the sky-obscuring figures of those who flew by, their hearts filled with envy as they discussed in low voices.

Before long, cultivators arrived one after another to offer their congratulations, their auras growing increasingly powerful.

With the ceremony about to begin.

However, Kunlun Void remained silent, Spirit Mountain in the West was devoid of any presence, and even the Three Immortal Islands showed no signs of activity.

Dijun's expression gradually darkened.

Just then, an anomaly appeared in the eastern sky—purple mist billowed, stretching for a million miles, auspicious clouds churned, and radiant vapors swirled.

Buddhist chants echoed softly, heavenly flowers rained down, golden lotuses bloomed on the earth, and a pure fragrance permeated the air.

All eyes were instantly drawn to the phenomenon.

From within the auspicious clouds, a magnificent chariot slowly approached from the direction of Mount Sumeru.

Two figures sat regally within the chariot: Laozi and Yuanshi.

"They really know how to put on a show!"

Someone muttered inwardly, but dared not show any disrespect, bowing in greeting.

"Greetings, Grand Pure Saint, Primordial Pure Saint!"

Yuanshi's lips curved slightly; the grand entrance had finally brought him some satisfaction.

He lightly waved his sleeve, lifting everyone.

"There is no need for such formalities, everyone."

With that, he and Laozi entered the great hall side-by-side, exuding an imposing presence.

Before the crowd could fully recover, another anomaly appeared in the sky.

Two figures descended quietly—it was Jieyin and Zhunti arriving from the West.

Seeing how meticulously each person made their entrance, everyone couldn't help but speculate: In what manner would Sect Master Tongtian appear?