Red Flowers, White Lotus, Green Lotus Leaf

"Although this grand formation is profound, with the combined efforts of us Three Pure Ones, it's not impossible to break it!"

Yuanshi said after observing for a long time.

"Moreover, this place is destined to be our Three Pure Ones' dojo. Second Brother, Third Brother, let us break the formation together!"

As Laozi spoke, he flew into the air. Yuanshi and Tongtian then followed, their feet stirring up wind as they ascended.

The Three Pure Ones surrounded Xuanqing Peak from three directions. They moved their hands simultaneously, and waves of green light flowed from their sleeves.

Unlike Nan Ji earlier, the light emitted by the Three Pure Ones was not resisted when it touched the grand formation. Instead, it merged into the operating formation.

Nan Ji watched the three with a solemn expression, thinking, As expected, every step higher in cultivation is a thousand miles apart.

Even though he was now at the Mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, he was still completely baffled watching the spiritual energy his three masters unleashed to break the formation.

However, this did not affect Nan Ji's perception.

After the spiritual energy of the Three Pure Ones was injected, the grand formation began to slowly operate. The spiritual energy that should have been violent now felt like snow under a winter sun, gradually melting and dissipating.

As the last wisp of spiritual energy merged into the ground, the Three Pure Ones also descended.

"Hahaha, this place is truly a treasure land!" Tongtian said with some excitement.

Yuanshi looked at the mountains before him and couldn't help but sigh, "This peak is blessed with beautiful scenery and should be our Three Pure Ones' dojo."

Laozi squinted his eyes, looking at Xuanqing Peak, a look of indescribable satisfaction on his face.

Nan Ji, however, couldn't contain his eagerness and said, "Master, there should be treasures within this mountain, right?"

Seeing the delighted Nan Ji before them, the Three Pure Ones felt an ineffable sense of happiness.

Ever since they took form, the three brothers had shared all fortunes and misfortunes together. Now, they had a new young disciple.

Yuanshi shook his head and patted Nan Ji's shoulder, chuckling, "Come with your master!"

With that, the Three Pure Ones teleported with Nan Ji to the foot of a cliff.

"This is Kirin Cliff on Xuanqing Peak!" Yuanshi introduced.

Tongtian said animatedly from the side, "Little Nan Ji, when we were breaking the mountain-protecting formation, we already knew about the treasures within. Guess what's here?"

"Uh..."

This is Kirin Cliff?

Nan Ji looked up at his surroundings. The cliff face was as if carved by a knife, and spiritual mist swirled around. It was indeed a good place for cultivation.

However, in Nan Ji's memory, during the Investiture of the Gods, his master Yuanshi had suppressed Yunxiao, one of the Three Xiao, here, and Yunxiao eventually died.

At first, Nan Ji thought this place must be a desolate and harsh land, but he never expected this.

Seeing Nan Ji lost in thought because of Tongtian's words, Yuanshi glared at Tongtian displeasedly. Then, he waved his hand, "Disciple, look!"

Hearing Yuanshi's words, Nan Ji jolted and quickly snapped back to attention.

Yuanshi unleashed a stream of light. As the light struck the center of Kirin Cliff, the surrounding clouds and mist slowly dispersed.

A massive lotus flower appeared within the mist. The lotus had Twenty-Four petals, the tips of which were reddish, while the petals themselves were verdant.

Beneath the lotus was a pool of pure white water, but one-third of the water had already disappeared. From afar, one could feel the ceaseless flow of the Dao of Creation.

Nan Ji felt the rich spiritual energy and absorbed a little. Immediately, his soul felt clear, and his distracting thoughts were washed away by the pure aura.

"Master, this... this pool water doesn't seem ordinary."

"Indeed. This lotus is the Twenty-Four-Petal Verdant Creation Lotus, and this pool water is the Chaos Spirit Spring formed from Pangu's Marrow!" Yuanshi explained.

"However, if this Verdant Creation Lotus fully matures, it will have the chance to break through to the Thirty-Six-Petal Verdant Creation Lotus, a Chaos Supreme Treasure, which is also not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao," Laozi also explained.

"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, stop talking!" Tongtian looked at Laozi and Yuanshi, who were fond of lecturing, and said anxiously, "This spirit spring is beneficial to our Primordial Spirits. Let's quickly use it to temper our Primordial Spirits!"

"Good!"

After Laozi replied, the Three Pure Ones closed their eyes and sat down on the ground. Then, three Primordial Spirits emerged from their bodies.

Nan Ji looked at the spirit spring before him and swallowed.

He knew that if he let his Primordial Spirit out to temper itself, his future achievements would surely not be low.

But seeing the Three Pure Ones' Primordial Spirits heading towards the spirit spring, even though the spring had an instinctive pull on him, Nan Ji still held back.

After all, what good would absorbing more of the spirit spring do?

Would he become a saint on the spot?

Instead, if he gave it all to the Three Pure Ones, their future cultivation would be even higher, and the thigh he was clinging to would become even thicker.

Therefore, watching the Three Pure Ones continuously use the Chaos Spirit Fluid to temper their Primordial Spirits, Nan Ji also obediently sat down and cast a barrier to guard them.

Although this barrier wasn't very useful, whether it could protect them or not was one thing, but whether he did it or not was another.

As the Primordial Spirits of the Three Pure Ones entered, the Chaos Spirit Fluid was instantly absorbed completely, leaving only the dregs expelled by their Primordial Spirits at the bottom of the pool.

After finishing the pool water, the Primordial Spirits of the Three Pure Ones returned to their bodies.

When the Three Pure Ones opened their eyes, Yuanshi looked at Nan Ji and asked, "Disciple, why didn't you use it to temper your Primordial Spirit?"

Laozi and Tongtian also looked at Nan Ji curiously, as they knew that all beings in the Great Desolation had an instinctive attraction to Pangu's marrow.

Nan Ji cupped his hands and said to the Three Pure Ones, "Master, Martial Uncle, Martial Nephew, this Chaos Spirit Fluid is exceptionally precious. You three masters are precisely in need of it. This disciple is already content with his current cultivation and worries that using it might affect the three of you."

Nan Ji spoke with sincere and heartfelt earnestness.

This, in turn, made the Three Pure Ones feel a bit embarrassed. Laozi then spoke, "Indeed, your Martial Uncle, Martial Nephew, and I have benefited greatly from it. But you are, after all, the eldest disciple of us Three Pure Ones. How can we shortchange you?"

As he spoke, Laozi looked at Yuanshi and Tongtian. They seemed to understand Laozi's intention and nodded one after another.

Having received permission from his two brothers, Laozi continued, "Since that is the case, then this Twenty-Four-Petal Verdant Creation Lotus shall be yours for protection!"

Yuanshi, after Laozi finished speaking, added, "After you joined my sect, Master didn't have much to give you. Take this Verdant Creation Lotus."

Huh?

This… this doesn't feel right.

What Nan Ji didn't know was that due to his actions, the butterfly effect had long since caused the Three Pure Ones to develop feelings for him.

The Three Pure Ones were not stingy people by nature, as could be seen from how they had never bestowed gifts upon their disciples before. Therefore, their current bestowal was within reason.

However, Nan Ji was unwilling.

This Twenty-Four-Petal Verdant Creation Lotus was an iconic item of the three teachings in the Great Desolation.

If he took it, he felt something was off.

Meanwhile, Tongtian, seeing Nan Ji standing there blankly, reached out towards the lotus.

The lotus, white roots, and leaves within the pond all transformed into a stream of light and merged. Then, a Lotus Platform appeared before Nan Ji.

Slap!

Tongtian patted Nan Ji's back and said, "Stop thinking, you brat, and take it quickly!"

Nan Ji subconsciously took the Lotus Platform handed to him by Tongtian.