Xuandu's Envy, the Exchange Meeting Is About to Begin

"Although I still don't know its exact use, the value it brings is still immense."

"To let my physical body surpass my primordial spirit realm by two minor realms at once is not something ordinary things can achieve."

"I wonder what effects and abilities this Pangu divine bone will possess once it fully takes shape."

As he spoke, Li Yun stopped lingering and rose directly from the ground.

After stretching his limbs, Li Yun had no intention of continuing his cultivation.

After all, his cultivation had already broken through, and it had even reached its limit.

If he wanted to improve further, he still needed time to stabilize it completely. Otherwise, forcing growth would only cause trouble later.

With that thought, Li Yun walked out of the bamboo hut. Looking at the stream before him, he suddenly felt inspired. He casually made a fishing rod and began fishing, cultivating both body and mind.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the Three Teachings Exchange Conference arrived.

"Junior Brother Li Yun!"

"Junior Brother Li Yun!"

That day, Xuandu's calls shattered Li Yun's peaceful life.

Watching the swiftly approaching figure, Li Yun flicked his fishing rod and pulled a small fish from the water.

He casually freed it and tossed it back into the stream before rising to his feet. "Is it finally beginning?"

"The Three Teachings Exchange Conference!"

"My Trait Library can finally grow again."

With that thought, Li Yun no longer hesitated. His figure flashed as he flew into the air.

Before long, Li Yun met up with Xuandu. Cupping his hands in greeting, he said, "Senior Brother Xuandu, why did you come personally?"

"You only needed to send me a message. I could have gone directly to the Palace of Supreme Purity to meet you!"

"You're too polite, Junior Brother!"

With a grin, Xuandu looked at Li Yun, who now appeared utterly ordinary, as though his Dao naturally blended with the world around him. Yet a trace of shock and envy rose within Xuandu's heart.

For no other reason than that he could not sense the slightest fluctuation of aura from Li Yun. This meant Li Yun's control over his own power had reached an extremely perfect level, and his cultivation was impossible to discern. It also meant that Li Yun's cultivation was likely no longer merely at the True Immortal Realm.

Thinking of this, Xuandu immediately said, "The Three Teachings Exchange Conference is about to begin."

"After discussing it with my two martial uncles, Master decided to hold the exchange at Second Martial Uncle's Jade Void Palace."

"The terrain there is flatter and can accommodate cultivators from all Three Teachings."

"Besides that, Master asked me to bring you back to the Palace of Supreme Purity first. Afterward, we will head to the Jade Void Palace."

Hearing this, Li Yun nodded thoughtfully.

To the Palace of Supreme Purity.

It seemed Laozi still had something to instruct them on.

As for the location of the competition, Li Yun honestly did not care much.

With that in mind, Li Yun did not hesitate and said, "In that case, Senior Brother Xuandu, let us go see Master now. We should not keep Master waiting too long!"

"Alright!"

Xuandu agreed without refusal.

Immediately afterward, the two flew together toward the Palace of Supreme Purity.

Along the way, Xuandu hesitated several times before finally asking, "Junior Brother Li Yun, your cultivation?"

"Early Grand Unity True Immortal Realm."

Li Yun had no intention of concealing anything in response to the question.

He had already completed the fourth revolution of the Mysterious Technique. Even Golden Immortal Realm experts might not necessarily be his match.

His physical strength in particular had reached the point where he could withstand Golden Immortal Realm cultivators head-on. And if they did not possess an Innate Spirit Treasure, they might not even be able to break through his defenses.

"Gasp—"

Although he had been mentally prepared, Xuandu could not help sucking in a cold breath after hearing Li Yun's answer.

Grand Unity True Immortal.

Li Yun had truly raised his cultivation to the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm in just over a hundred years.

Then he thought about his own circumstances.

Although he had gained greatly over the past hundred years, and even received special guidance from Laozi, he had only reached the peak of the Mysterious Immortal Realm and had yet to enter the True Immortal Realm.

But now?

Li Yun had actually already reached the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm. This was simply...

After a long while, Xuandu finally came back to his senses. His voice was somewhat hoarse as he said, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Li Yun!"

"Your cultivation speed truly leaves your senior brother immensely envious."

Li Yun smiled calmly at that. After glancing at Xuandu, he said, "Senior Brother Xuandu, there is no need to be like this. As I said before, the further one cultivates the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, the harder and more difficult it becomes."

"Besides, the reason I was able to reach this level was entirely because the Enlightenment Tea Master bestowed upon me led to a moment of enlightenment."

"Without that enlightenment, I would at most have reached the True Immortal Realm by now."

This was no joke.

Had it not been for that moment of enlightenment, which allowed Li Yun to cross more than an entire major realm at once, even the Three-Revolving Golden Elixir bestowed by Laozi could not have allowed him to enter the ranks of Grand Unity True Immortals.

"Enlightenment..."

Xuandu opened his mouth, the envy in his eyes growing even stronger.

He knew about that incident. He had simply left after completing his breakthrough at the time, never expecting that Li Yun had actually been in a state of enlightenment then.

Although the Enlightenment Tea had also benefited him, the gap between his gains and Li Yun's was truly enormous. They were not comparable at all.

"Senior Brother, we're here."

At that moment, Li Yun quietly spoke, interrupting the conversation.

As far as the eye could see, the two had already arrived outside the Palace of Supreme Purity.

Seeing this, Xuandu also gathered his thoughts and said, "Junior Brother, let us go see Master first!"

"Master should have some instructions and arrangements for us regarding the Exchange Meeting!"

"Alright!"

Li Yun agreed and followed Xuandu into the Palace of Supreme Purity without hesitation.

"Greetings, Master!"

"Greetings, Master!"

Upon entering the hall, Li Yun and Xuandu saw Laozi seated there waiting. Clearly, with the Exchange Meeting about to begin, Laozi was no longer immersed in his great alchemy work.

"With a wave of his hand, Supreme Purity's power lifted Li Yun and Xuandu to their feet."

Laozi's gaze then settled on Li Yun. After examining him for a few moments, the corners of his lips lifted. "Early Grand Unity True Immortal Realm!"

"Not bad, not bad!"

"It seems you have not neglected your cultivation these past years."

"Your state of mind is also remarkably stable. Clearly, you have not let a sudden rise in cultivation cloud your judgment. Very good, very good!"

Hearing this, Li Yun knew Laozi was referring to him. Yet he felt no pride in his heart and merely replied calmly, "It is all thanks to Master's excellent guidance!"

"If Master had not bestowed the cultivation method and Golden Elixir upon this disciple, I could not have reached this level so quickly."

"There is no need for false modesty!"

Waving his hand, Laozi cut off Li Yun's words before continuing, "Previously, I was somewhat worried whether you would be confident when facing Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects."

"But after seeing your current condition, I can finally set my mind at ease."

"However, before we leave, I still have something to instruct you both. During the upcoming Exchange Meeting, you must carry it out and abide by it..."