Deep within the secluded valley, laughter rang out amid the clinking of cups. Holding a goblet, Guangchengzi approached Tai Cang and solemnly bowed. "Today, besides celebrating for you, Fellow Daoist, I have another matter to request."
Taiyi and the others also rose from their seats and bowed alongside Guangchengzi. Only Yuding remained seated—he had long sworn that, without Tai Cang's permission, he would never reveal that he had obtained the method of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Tai Cang raised a hand with a smile. "I already know what you seek. Obtaining the method of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal is not difficult. You need only swear an oath, then you may seek instruction from Fellow Daoist Yuding."
"What?" The immortals turned back in astonishment. Guangchengzi blurted out, "Junior Brother Yuding has already obtained this method?"
Yuding gave a slight nod. "That is correct."
Yuding answered frankly, "There was no opportunity to explain earlier. Moreover, I have sworn an oath to the Heavenly Dao that, without Fellow Daoist Tai Cang's consent, I may not impart the method of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal to others."
Guangchengzi and the others immediately understood upon hearing this. Once they grasped the reason, they harbored no resentment.
The group then turned toward Tai Cang and bowed respectfully. "Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Tai Cang!"
"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Tai Cang!"
After finishing their bows, Guangchengzi and the others did not hesitate. They immediately began swearing oaths to the Heavenly Dao. After this matter, they fully understood how precious this method was. Tai Cang's willingness to teach it was already an immense favor; how could they possibly betray him?
"I, Guangchengzi, swear that after receiving the method of the Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal, I shall never pass it on without Fellow Daoist