"Master~"
Just as Li Yun was struggling over how to choose between the two swords and the spear, Xuandu had already made his decision. Pointing at the duster among the seven Lingbao, he said, "Disciple wants this duster. It feels very suitable for me."
"Not bad~"
Laozi gave Xuandu an approving glance, then waved his hand and took down the duster. "This item is called the Starlight Duster!"
"It contains forty-six Innate Restrictions and is one of the finest Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures. It can both attack and defend, making it immensely useful."
"Moreover, the Starlight Duster has a special effect: it can clear the spiritual platform, ensuring that your future cultivation proceeds smoothly without any possibility of Inner Demons, Qi Deviation, or the like~"
Listening to Laozi's explanation, Xuandu flushed with excitement.
Li Yun, standing nearby, also looked at the Starlight Duster in surprise.
Setting aside its other functions, the effect of clearing one's spiritual platform alone was truly flawless. It was a treasure countless Great Spiritual Power Users and mighty experts dreamed of obtaining.
It had to be said that Xuandu had an excellent eye. Even though he had chosen based on feeling alone, it suited him perfectly.
With that thought, Li Yun subconsciously closed his eyes and began sensing the remaining six Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures floating in midair. He also wanted to see whether there was a Lingbao truly suited and compatible with him.
At that moment, Laozi had already tossed the Starlight Duster to Xuandu, who held it in his hands and played with it fondly.
Under those circumstances, the square seal floating in midair suddenly trembled.
At that moment, Li Yun's tightly shut eyes slowly opened. He abruptly fixed his gaze on the square seal and said, "Master, I choose that!"
After saying so, Li Yun felt as though a burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
At the same time, he was extremely curious. What exactly was this square seal? Why did it have an affinity with him?
More importantly, he vaguely sensed that this item suited him exceptionally well, and that obtaining it would bring him tremendous benefits.
That was precisely why Li Yun had abandoned the two swords and the spear, choosing it directly instead.
"Not bad~"
Laozi looked at Li Yun in surprise. He reached out, took down the square seal, and said, "I never expected you to possess such talent and potential. If you had not already entered my sect, then once your Second Martial Uncle learned of you, he would likely have taken you as his disciple—and certainly as a Direct Disciple~"
What!
This even involved Yuanshi Tianzun?
He would take someone as a Direct Disciple merely because of potential?
His heart shaken, Li Yun became even more curious about the square seal. However, he immediately replied, "Master, this disciple does not care about the status of a Direct Disciple or anything else. Since I have already taken you as my master, then both now and in the future, I will be a disciple of Human Teachings and your disciple!"
"Besides, compared to dealing with unfamiliar people in an unfamiliar environment, this disciple would rather remain with Senior Brother Xuandu. To be honest, if not for Senior Brother Xuandu, this disciple might not have passed the assessment!"
At those words, Xuandu looked at Li Yun with emotion.
This little brother from the Human Race truly had not disappointed him.
Laozi also gave Li Yun an approving glance. He was unmoved by the status of a saint's Direct Disciple, valued loyalty, and possessed a grateful heart. Though his Human-Witch Hybrid bloodline was somewhat flawed, Laozi now fully acknowledged him as his disciple.
With that thought, Laozi no longer hesitated and explained, "This item is called the Ultimate Emperor Seal. It is a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure containing forty-eight Innate Restrictions. It is only one step away from entering the ranks of Innate Supreme Treasures."
"Furthermore, this item has the chance to advance further. So long as one follows the Emperor's Path and integrates Emperor's Aura, it will evolve a Pseudo Innate Restriction. Once it reaches its limit, this Ultimate Emperor Seal will become a Pseudo Innate Supreme Treasure."
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"However, this item is special. Only one with the potential to become an emperor may refine it. The fact that you directly resonated with it just now proves that you possess immense potential in the Emperor's Path. Even your Second Martial Uncle failed to achieve this back then, which is why I did not give it to him~"
Gulp—
Li Yun swallowed, utterly stunned by Laozi's words.
The Ultimate Emperor Seal!
Its value was actually this immense.
And according to Laozi, the Ultimate Emperor Seal might even become a Pseudo Innate Supreme Treasure in the future.
Even a Pseudo Innate Supreme Treasure was not something a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure could compare to.
Most importantly, he actually possessed the potential to cultivate the Emperor's Path. Did that mean he could establish his own force in the future, perhaps even attain the Dao and become an ancestor?
Of course, Li Yun quickly calmed down.
The Emperor's Path was not simple. At least at his current stage, he could not cultivate it. He would only have the opportunity after the Witch-Demon Tribulation ended.
Thinking of this, Li Yun immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure upon me. This disciple will certainly not disappoint Master's expectations!"
"Mm~"
Laozi nodded and said no more. With a wave of his hand, he tossed the Ultimate Emperor Seal to Li Yun.
After doing all this, Laozi continued, "All right. Next, I will teach you the divine ability of the Taiqing Lineage: Taiqing Divine Thunder!"
As he spoke, Laozi raised a finger, and two streams of azure light flew directly into Li Yun and Xuandu's minds.
The next moment, the cultivation method and information regarding Taiqing Divine Thunder emerged.
Taiqing Divine Thunder.
It was derived by Laozi from the incomplete inheritance of Pangu Dutian Divine Thunder.
It was originally a special divine ability. When one's cultivation was weak, it was a Minor Divine Ability. As one's realm increased, Taiqing Divine Thunder would evolve into a divine ability, a great divine ability, and even a supreme divine ability, possessing unparalleled destructive power and killing force.
As the cultivation method and information were absorbed, Li Yun's Top-Tier Comprehension activated once more. As his Magical Power circulated according to the path of Taiqing Divine Thunder, a cluster of pale azure lightning rapidly formed and flickered over his left hand.
"This is—"
That sight made Laozi's pupils contract.
Xuandu was still comprehending it, yet Li Yun had already finished and had even naturally cast it?
When Laozi saw that Li Yun still had his eyes closed in an empty, detached state, his expression changed further. As though he had realized something, he muttered, "Comprehension?"
"I never expected this child's comprehension to be so outstanding, even stronger than Xuandu's."
"He learned Taiqing Divine Thunder in such a short time. No wonder he could rapidly cultivate the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique and even reach a certain level."
At that moment, Laozi looked at Li Yun with even greater satisfaction.
Had he realized earlier that Li Yun's comprehension was so exceptional, Laozi would not have cared about his Human-Witch Hybrid identity and would have accepted him directly as a Direct Disciple.
But since matters had reached this point, Laozi did not intend to change anything. After all, apart from Xuandu and Li Yun, he truly had no intention of taking on more disciples.
However, though Li Yun's status could not be changed, his value had now reached the level of standing alongside Xuandu. Laozi no longer intended to treat them differently. Direct Disciple or Inner Disciple, the Taiqing Lineage would treat them all equally!
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