Although Laozi had seen through his two younger brothers' intentions, he had no intention of stopping or refusing them.
Just as they had said.
Cultivators of the same realm could no longer possibly be Li Yun's opponents. The benefits brought by his change in status were simply too great. With the boost from the Enlightenment Tea, once Li Yun had fully refined his power this time, he would have few opponents even within the True Immortal Realm, or even the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm. Only Golden Immortal Realm cultivators would have a chance to fight him.
Not to mention that there were still more than a hundred years left. As long as Li Yun steadily improved without mishap, he would be able to reach the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm. By then, facing Golden Immortal Realm cultivators would bring some pressure, but not too much.
At that thought, Laozi immediately said, "I agree to this matter."
"Since you have matters to attend to, go back first."
"When the Three Teachings Exchange Conference begins, I will have Li Yun compete among the Golden Immortal Realm participants."
"Thank you, Elder Brother!"
"Thank you, Elder Brother!"
Having received Laozi's affirmative answer, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian both breathed sighs of relief.
Even if Li Yun reached the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm before the exchange conference, there was still some gap between him and the Golden Immortal Realm. If they gave their disciples some extra tutoring, defeating him would not be impossible.
Of course, the main point was that if Li Yun participated in the Golden Immortal Realm exchange conference, then the True Immortal Realm and Grand Unity True Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects would not be mercilessly crushed.
As masters, they did not want to see their disciples' Dao Hearts shatter after being crushed. That would truly be more loss than gain.
Immediately afterward, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian stopped hesitating and hurriedly left the Palace of Supreme Purity.
Although Laozi had agreed, whether their disciples who had only recently entered the Golden Immortal Realm could truly contend with Li Yun was still uncertain. They really needed to be strengthened, especially since they knew Li Yun possessed a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
"Late True Immortal Realm!"
"Had I entered enlightenment earlier?"
Within the barrier, Li Yun sensed his condition and could not help opening his mouth in astonishment.
Then, he swiftly summoned his Personal Panel to inspect it:
[Li Yun] [Race: Pangu Clan (Low Grade)] [Nascent Soul Cultivation: Late True Immortal Realm] [Physical Body Cultivation: True Immortal Realm Perfection] [Technique: Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique (Third Revolution)] [Trait Slot: Child of Destiny (Rainbow), Great Witch Bloodline (Red), Top-Tier Comprehension (Red), Seventy-Two Transformations (Red), AFK (Purple)]
"Good heavens!"
"My physical body reaching True Immortal Realm Perfection was only natural."
"But my race actually became the Pangu Clan. Was this the benefit brought by Pangu Fortune?"
After reading the information on his Personal Panel, Li Yun was thrilled beyond measure.
Especially since he had gained four Empty Trait Slots this time. Added to the two he had left before, he now had six empty slots in total.
At that thought, Li Yun did not hesitate and directly said, "System, equip Alchemy Genius, Artifact Refining Genius, and Formation Genius for me."
Like AFK, these three Traits were purple, but immensely valuable.
In the future, he intended to take the upgrade route. Although it would greatly increase the number of Traits consumed, it was stable and would not be random.
As for acquiring Traits—
As his strength grew, Li Yun did not think it would be too difficult.
Besides, the Three Teachings Exchange Conference would be held before long. The more opponents he defeated then, the more Traits he would obtain. And as disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects, their innate talent was certainly not low. The Traits they dropped could not possibly be trash like green or blue ones.
[Ding! Equipping successful!]
As the system prompt rang out, Alchemy Genius, Artifact Refining Genius, and Formation Master Genius were equipped.
For a moment, Li Yun felt an extraordinary clarity fill his mind. His talent had been greatly enhanced, but since he had not studied alchemy, artifact refinement, or Array Dao, it could not yet be displayed.
Even so, Li Yun was still exceedingly delighted.
After all, with these things, his path to becoming stronger would be far smoother.
"Disperse."
At that moment, Laozi sensed that Li Yun had completed his breakthrough and waved a hand, withdrawing the barrier.
Then Laozi stepped forward, looked at Li Yun, and asked, "How do you feel?"
"Master."
Coming back to his senses, Li Yun quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Master, for granting me the tea!"
"This tea was incredibly miraculous. It allowed this disciple to enter enlightenment, greatly raising not only my strength, but also giving me the vague sense that my bloodline has truly become part of the Pangu Lineage, unlike before!"
At those words, a gleam flashed through Laozi's eyes.
Belonging exclusively to the Pangu Lineage meant that their earlier judgment had not merely allowed him to seize the Ancestor Witch's fortune; it had also truly helped Li Yun complete a transformation of identity.
Although his essence had not changed, from now on Li Yun's bloodline would be primarily Pangu bloodline, while his Human Race bloodline would become secondary.
At that thought, Laozi nodded approvingly and said, "Well done!"
"This is all your own accomplishment. The Enlightenment Tea merely added the finishing touch."
"Your cultivation has greatly increased through this enlightenment, and your strength has reached an entirely new level. Your two martial uncles believe you are not suited to participate in the True Immortal Realm exchange conference. Even Two Sects disciples at the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm might not be your opponents. Therefore, after discussing it with me, they wish to place you in the Golden Immortal Realm disciples' exchange conference. What do you think?"
Fight Golden Immortal Realm disciples from the Two Sects?
Hearing this, Li Yun was first stunned, then inwardly overjoyed.
Everyone knew the rules for accepting disciples among the Human, Chan, and Jie Sects. Those who could now reach the Golden Immortal Realm were undoubtedly the best of the Chan and Jie Sects, with talent and potential far surpassing others.
In that case, the Trait grades he obtained after defeating them would also rise dramatically. Purple Traits would likely be the minimum. How could that be difficult? This was simply a heaven-sent opportunity.
At that thought, Li Yun replied without the slightest hesitation, "Master, this disciple will follow the arrangements made by you and my two martial uncles."
"Golden Immortal Realm cultivators are indeed stronger, but this disciple will work hard to advance further and strive to reach the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm before the exchange conference. Then, even against Golden Immortal Realm cultivators, it would not be impossible to fight."
"Very good!"
Seeing that Li Yun not only showed no resistance but was instead brimming with fighting spirit, Laozi became even more satisfied with him.
Then Laozi wasted no more words. He took out a bottle of Golden Elixirs and tossed it to Li Yun. "There are twelve Three-Revolving Golden Elixirs inside. Once you have stabilized your power, consume them and cultivate. Helping you enter the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm will not be difficult."
"Furthermore, you must increase your training in Taiqing Divine Thunder. The sparring at the exchange conference will not merely compare cultivation realms."
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