Purple Cloud Palace.
"I have taught you the Corpse-Slaying Method. On behalf of the Heavenly Dao, I have instructed all living beings and expounded the Great Dao here in Purple Cloud Palace. My task is now complete."
The Sage's words struck everyone present like a blow to the head, leaving them rooted to the spot.
His meaning was clear: he would never preach again!
This sermon had been the last!
They had expected as much. After all, only a tiny handful of Innate Sacred Beings had understood this sermon, and even they had not understood it completely.
What was more, the sermon had touched upon the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal!
The Sage had even taught them the Three Corpses Severing Method!
With all that, how could they not have suspected it?
Now, their suspicions had simply become reality.
The Sage had said his preaching was complete. If it was complete, he naturally would not preach again.
They exchanged silent glances but said nothing. They merely rose and bowed respectfully to Hongjun.
Once everyone was seated again, Hongjun continued, "Though I will no longer preach, I shall establish the Mystic School. I will take direct disciples who will instruct all living beings in my stead."
Whoa!!!
The moment the Sage finished speaking, the minds that had only just settled erupted again, excitement rushing straight to their heads.
What did the Sage mean?!
The Sage was founding a lineage and taking Personal Disciples!
They might all call the Sage "Teacher" now, but that was a hundred and eight thousand li away from being his disciples in truth!
Everyone sprang to their feet again, then bowed to the ground and cried out respectfully, "Sage, please accept me as your disciple!"
Even the Three Pure Ones, who were already Hongjun's Personal Disciples, did not