At this, Li Yun and Xuandu were both taken aback.
They did not know what Laozi meant, but for him to be so serious, the matter was clearly no ordinary one.
After exchanging a glance, Li Yun and Xuandu bowed. "Please instruct us, Master!"
Laozi did not hide anything and said, "Xuandu is fine. No matter whom you fight, there will be no issue."
"But you, Li Yun, are different. When you face others, you are not allowed to use the Ultimate Emperor Seal I previously bestowed upon you!"
At this, Laozi sighed helplessly. "I have already investigated the Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects. Basically, none of them possess Innate Spirit Treasures. Even the Direct Disciples who have been bestowed Innate Spirit Treasures only possess Mid-grade Innate Spirit Treasures at most, or perhaps ones at the High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure level!"
"The Ultimate Emperor Seal in your possession is too powerful, and they simply cannot withstand it. Therefore, I forbid you from using it during the Exchange Meeting."
"Of course, I will not interfere with how you use the Gourd in your possession."
"Besides that..."
Laozi pondered for a moment before saying, "The victors of this Exchange Meeting will receive rewards!"
"There will be three victors at each stage, and they will be bestowed spirit treasures and divine abilities."
"And the victors of the Golden Immortal Realm will even be allowed to choose what they need from the Three Pure Ones themselves..."
As Laozi explained, Li Yun's breathing immediately grew rapid.
The victors could choose the spirit treasures they needed from the Three Pure Ones?
If that was the case, could he snatch the Primordial Golden Dou and the Sea-Calming Pearl first?
Of course, if possible, what he most wanted was the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud in Yuanshi Tianzun's possession.
But that treasure was of far too high a grade. Honestly, he did not think Yuanshi would take it out. Even if he did, it was not something that could be bestowed through a Three Teachings Exchange Conference like this.
"Master, what about the victors at the Mysterious Immortal Realm level?"
At that moment, Xuandu asked curiously.
"They may choose as well!"
Glancing at his eldest disciple, Laozi did not keep him in suspense. "They may choose divine abilities or spirit treasures, but nothing beyond the High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure tier."
Upon hearing this, Xuandu immediately lowered his head in disappointment.
He truly did not care about High-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures.
As for inheritances of Sorcery and Divine Abilities, as a Direct Disciple of the Human Teachings, he did not lack them either.
Yet although he did not care for these rewards, or even have much interest in them, his determination to win, even to claim the championship, remained exceptionally firm.
"I understand, Master."
With cupped fists, Li Yun bowed. He knew this was a restriction placed upon him.
But not using the Ultimate Emperor Seal was nothing significant. After all, he had already refined the God-Slaying Flying Sword. With that treasure empowering him, he truly did not care about those Golden Immortal Realm disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects.
With that in mind, Li Yun changed the subject. "Master, I heard that Third Martial Uncle possesses a spirit treasure called the Sea-Calming Pearl, and that there are twenty-four of them. Is that true?"
"Hm?"
Laozi raised a brow and looked at Li Yun in surprise.
He had not expected his disciple to know about the spirit treasures in Sect Master Tongtian's possession. And judging from his manner, the treasure clearly held great appeal for him.
Though he did not know its exact function or value, nor Li Yun's specific plans, Laozi understood what Li Yun meant. Smiling faintly, he said, "As long as you secure a place in the top three, I will speak to your Third Martial Uncle about it!"
"Thank you, Master."
Li Yun's lips curled upward as he bowed. "This disciple will obey Master's command and absolutely will not use the Ultimate Emperor Seal!"
"Good!"
Having reached an agreement, Laozi said no more. He rose to his feet and said, "In that case, let us depart!"
"The Exchange Meeting is about to begin. We will first gather at your Second Martial Uncle's Jade Void Palace!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
Their responses rang out as Li Yun and Xuandu followed Laozi out of the Palace of Supreme Purity, then flew straight toward Jade Void Palace.
Along the way, the master and his two disciples did not continue their conversation.
Laozi and Xuandu were not particularly eloquent by nature, and Li Yun was the same.
In that regard, the three of them had quite a bit in common.
Before long, the figures of the three master and disciples arrived above the square outside Jade Void Palace.
"It's Eldest Martial Uncle!"
"Eldest Martial Uncle has arrived."
As the three appeared, the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects gathered in the Jade Void Palace square immediately noticed them.
Soon after, countless gazes gathered upon Xuandu and Li Yun.
They recognized the sage Laozi of Supreme Purity, but they did not recognize Xuandu and Li Yun behind him. However, many of them knew why Sect Master Tongtian and Yuanshi Tianzun had given special instruction before, so they had naturally heard Li Yun's name.
For a time, the Twelve Golden Immortals, Duobao, Wudang, and the others all looked toward Li Yun and Xuandu. Within moments, their gazes locked onto Li Yun as they murmured, "Is that him?"
"A Grand Unity True Immortal Realm cultivator? And he is actually participating in Golden Immortal Realm battles."
"This is the one Master values so highly? He is merely a Grand Unity True Immortal. What qualifies him to receive such attention from Master?"
"Li Yun, is it? I would like to see what exactly is so outstanding about you..."
Under such circumstances, Li Yun quietly became the center of attention.
Li Yun took all of this in.
He could sense the battle intent rising from the Twelve Golden Immortals, Duobao, and the others.
But he did not pay it much mind. Though he could sense no small amount of threat from them, he did not feel the slightest fear.
Under such circumstances, the three master and disciples soon drifted down before Jade Void Palace.
"Greetings, Eldest Martial Uncle!"
"Greetings, Eldest Martial Uncle!"
"..."
At the same time, all the disciples of the Chan and Jie Sects bowed in salute.
They did not dare show any negligence toward a sage, especially since he was the foremost of the Three Pure Ones.
Who among them would dare slight Laozi? There would be no need for Laozi to say anything; Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian would teach them a lesson, perhaps even expel them from their sects outright.
"Elder Brother!"
"Elder Brother!"
At the same time, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian swiftly emerged from Jade Void Palace.
After stepping forward and greeting him with cupped fists, the two instinctively glanced at Li Yun standing nearby. Sensing the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm aura emanating from him, both Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian felt their hearts sink.
Back when he had merely been at the True Immortal Realm, they had already sensed from him an aura no weaker than that of the Golden Immortal Realm. Now that he had reached the Grand Unity True Immortal Realm, Li Yun's strength had certainly reached an even greater level.
With this in mind, Yuanshi Tianzun and Sect Master Tongtian exchanged a glance before saying, "Elder Brother, there is still some time before the Exchange Meeting. Let us go inside first and plan its process and contents!"
"Now that the disciples of the Three Sects have gathered here, why not let them get to know one another properly?"
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