Lü Dongbin knelt upon the shores of the Eastern Sea, feeling the surging power of his awakened immortal root within him, his eyes brimming with shock and excitement.
The cultivation method bestowed by that figure was incomparably profound, called the Pure Yang Nine Revolutions Formula.
It was a supreme method Taiqing had derived from the innate Lesser Yang qi. Upon reaching the fifth revolution, one could directly ascend to the realm of a Daluo Golden Immortal.
And the golden sword gleaming in his hand was naturally Donghua's accompanying Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, named the "Pure Yang Sword." Once drawn, all evil would flee before it.
"Pure Yang Sword, Pure Yang Nine Revolutions Formula."
Lü Dongbin softly repeated the two names, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity rose within his heart.
It was as though, long, long ago, he had already shared some fated connection with this cultivation method and this sword.
Seeing Lü Dongbin accept the inheritance, the figure gave a slight nod.
"Now that you have entered the Dao, you must seek out seven fellow travelers to fulfill the number of the 'Eight Immortals.'
"The road of the eastern journey cannot be accomplished by one man alone.
"The seven fellow travelers have already been reincarnated throughout the Earth Immortal Realm. You must bear the name of the 'Eight Immortals,' carry your sword on an eastern journey, patrol the four seas, sweep away demonic qi, and amass vast merit.
"When the Eight Immortals gather and the eastern journey is complete, you shall become Pure Yang Patriarch Lü. At that time, a new mission will await you."
Lü Dongbin solemnly kowtowed. "This disciple shall remember."
The figure promptly dispersed, turning into a clear breeze that vanished into the void.
Lü Dongbin rose to his feet and gazed at the enormous island