Li Yun's Scheme, Three Teachings Gather at Jade Void

At this, Li Yun and Xuandu were both taken aback.

They did not know what Laozi was referring to, but for him to be so serious, this matter was clearly out of the ordinary. Exchanging a glance, Li Yun and Xuandu bowed and said, "We await Master's instruction!"

To this, Laozi did not hold back and spoke: "Xuandu is fine; no matter how you fight against others, there is no issue. But Li Yun, you are different. When you engage in combat, you are not permitted to use the Ultimate Emperor Seal I previously bestowed upon you."

Saying this, Laozi sighed somewhat helplessly and continued: "This Master has already investigated the Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects. Basically, none of them possess innate spirit treasures. Even those who are Direct Disciples and have been granted innate spirit treasures only have Mid-grade Innate Spirit Treasures at best, or High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures at most. The Ultimate Emperor Seal in your hands is too powerful, and they simply cannot withstand it. Therefore, this Master requires you not to use it during the Exchange Conference. Of course, aside from that, how you use the gourd in your hands, this Master will not interfere."

"Furthermore—" At this point, Laozi paused in thought, then said: "This Exchange Conference will have rewards for the victors. Each stage will have three winners, who will receive spirit treasures and divine abilities. And the winner among the Golden Immortal Realm will be able to personally choose what they need from the Three Pure Ones."

As Laozi's words unfolded, Li Yun's breathing immediately grew rapid. The winner could choose the spirit treasure they needed from the Three Pure Ones? If that were the case, could he intercept the Primordial Golden Dou or the Sea Calming Pearl? Of course, if possible, what he most desired was still the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud in Yuanshi Tianzun's possession. But the grade of that item was too high; frankly, he did not believe Yuanshi would take it out. Even if he could, it was not something that could be granted through just one Three Teachings Exchange Conference.

"Master, what about the winner of the Mysterious Immortal Realm?" Xuandu asked curiously at this point.

"They can also choose." Glancing at his eldest disciple, Laozi did not beat around the bush and said: "But it can be a divine ability or a spirit treasure, though it will not exceed the rank of High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure."

Hearing this, Xuandu immediately lowered his head in disappointment. High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures—he truly did not care about them. As for Sorcery and Divine Ability inheritances, as a Direct Disciple of the Human Teachings, he was not lacking in those either. However, although he did not care about or feel interested in these rewards, his determination to achieve victory, even the championship, was extremely firm.

"I understand, Master." Cupping his fist in salute, Li Yun knew this was a restriction placed on him. But not using the Ultimate Emperor Seal was nothing major; after all, he had now refined the God-Slaying Flying Sword. With its enhancement, he truly did not care about those Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects. Thinking this, Li Yun changed the subject: "Master, this disciple has heard that Third Martial Uncle possesses a spirit treasure called the Sea Calming Pearl, and that there are a full twenty-four of them. Is this true?"

"Oh?" Raising an eyebrow, Laozi glanced at Li Yun in surprise. He had not expected that this disciple of his would know information about the spirit treasures in Sect Master Tongtian's possession, and judging by his demeanor, it clearly held great appeal for him. Though he did not know the specific function or value, nor Li Yun's exact intentions, Laozi understood Li Yun's meaning and said with a faint smile: "As long as you secure a top-three position, this Master will speak with your Third Martial Uncle about this matter."

"Many thanks, Master." A smile curling at the corner of his mouth, Li Yun bowed and said: "This disciple will strictly follow Master's orders and absolutely will not use the Ultimate Emperor Seal!"

"Good!" With their opinions aligned, Laozi wasted no more words. He stood up directly and said: "In that case, let us set out. The Exchange Conference is about to begin; we will first gather at your Second Martial Uncle's Jade Void Palace."

"Yes!" "Yes!" The sounds of assent rang out. Li Yun and Xuandu followed Laozi as he walked out of the Palace of Supreme Purity, then flew straight toward the direction of the Jade Void Palace. Along the way, the master and two disciples did not continue any further conversation. Laozi himself was not a man of many words, nor was Xuandu, and Li Yun was the same. In this regard, the three of them shared a great commonality. Before long, the figures of the master and disciples had already arrived above the square of the Jade Void Palace.

"It's Grandmaster Uncle!" "Grandmaster Uncle has arrived." With the appearance of the three, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects gathered in the Jade Void Palace square immediately sensed their presence. Following that, countless gazes converged upon Xuandu and Li Yun.

The Saints, including Grand Pure One Laozi, were known to them, but the Xuandu and Li Yun behind him were not. However, many were aware of the purpose behind Sect Master Tongtian and Yuanshi Tianzun's earlier private tutoring, and naturally, Li Yun's reputation had reached their ears.

In an instant, the Twelve Golden Immortals, Duobao, Wudang, and others all turned their gazes toward Li Yun and Xuandu. After a brief moment, their eyes locked onto Li Yun as they murmured, "Is that him?"

"Grand Unity True Immortal Realm? He's going to participate in a Golden Immortal Realm duel?"

"This is the one Master values? Just a Grand Unity True Immortal—what makes him worthy of such attention from Master?"

"Li Yun, right? Let's see what makes you so exceptional..."

Under these circumstances, Li Yun quietly became the center of attention.

Li Yun took all of this in.

He could feel the surging battle intent from the Twelve Golden Immortals, Duobao, and the others.

But at this moment, he didn't pay it much mind. Though he sensed no small threat from them, he harbored no fear.

With that, the trio of master and disciples soon descended lightly onto the area before the Jade Void Palace.

"Greetings, Senior Grand Master!"

"Greetings, Senior Grand Master!"

"..."

At the same time, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects all bowed in salute.

They dared not be negligent toward a Saint, especially one who was the head of the Three Pure Ones.

None of them would dare slight Laozi. Even without Laozi saying a word, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian would teach them a lesson, or even directly expel them from the sect's ranks.

"Big Brother!"

"Big Brother!"

Meanwhile, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian quickly emerged from the Jade Void Palace.

Stepping forward with clasped fists in greeting, they both instinctively glanced at Li Yun standing off to the side. Sensing the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm fluctuation of his cultivation, both Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian felt a sinking in their hearts.

Back when he was merely in the True Immortal Realm, they had already sensed a fluctuation from him that was no less than that of the Golden Immortal Realm. Now that he had reached the Grand Unity True Immortal level, Li Yun's strength must have reached an even higher stage and standard.

With this thought, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian exchanged a glance and spoke, "Big Brother, there's still some time before the Exchange Meeting. Let's go inside first to plan the process and content!"

"Since the disciples of the three sects are gathered here, why not let the younger generation interact and get to know each other?"