One-Click Max Level Privilege

Upon hearing this, Guangchengzi and the other Golden Immortals were stunned. Wine jars hung in mid-air, and they looked at Tai Cang with bewildered faces full of confusion.

They had been chatting and laughing moments ago, so why was the situation suddenly so tense?

"Junior Brother Tai Cang."

Yuding subconsciously asked, "What is the reason for this?"

After all, Tai Cang was his guest, and he had specifically arranged for him to stay at his residence. Logically, Tai Cang shouldn't have suddenly challenged them.

"Senior Brother Yuding."

Tai Cang cupped his fists in greeting, his expression solemn.

He knew that this was the best opportunity.

Once the Three Sects Assembly concluded, all three sects would receive innate spiritual treasures bestowed by the Sages. It would be incredibly difficult to defeat them then.

But if he could defeat the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect now, he would complete his mission and have another chance to reach max level with one click.

Since he couldn't participate in the Three Sects Assembly, he would minimize his losses by defeating the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Heavenly Origin Sect, or even Cang Du.

After all, the chance to reach max level with one click was extremely precious. The System was his true reliance.

With this thought, Tai Cang said, "Please don't misunderstand, Senior Brothers. I don't have any grievances with you. I just want to spar."

"After all, I am merely an inner disciple, lacking the qualifications to even participate in the Three Sects Assembly. However, I still want to see the gap between us."

These words made Guangchengzi and the others pause.

He doesn't have the qualifications to participate in the Three Sects Assembly?

Could Tai Cang's absence from this assembly have another hidden reason?

They couldn't help but imagine Tai Cang being wronged in the Intercepting Sect. After exchanging glances, Guangchengzi, as the Eldest Senior Brother of the Heavenly Origin Sect, slowly stood up. "Alright, I accept your challenge!"

Seeing this, Yuding and the other Golden Immortals no longer hesitated and stood up one after another. "In that case, let us spar today!"

"I've long heard Master mention that Junior Brother Tai Cang single-handedly defeated nine Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Today, I shall have the honor of experiencing it!"

"It's done!"

Tai Cang's lips curved into a slight smile as he looked at the spirited Twelve Golden Immortals.

Defeat the Twelve Golden Immortals and complete the mission.

As long as he could condense the Supreme Five Qi, he could use this to break through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.

With this thought, Tai Cang said, "Then please wait a moment, Senior Brothers."

With that, he waved his hand and took out the Three-legged Cauldron. In front of the Twelve Golden Immortals, he began forging artifacts, using branches from the Fusang Tree and various rare heavenly materials as ingredients. The Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique was also displayed.

"Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique!"

"Master's artifact forging secret technique!"

The Twelve Golden Immortals were dumbfounded.

They had never expected Tai Cang to know the Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique, let alone wield it with such skill. It was clear he had received the complete inheritance.

Could Master have taught it to Junior Brother Tai Cang?

They looked at each other, their hearts filled with doubt.

They were the personal disciples of the Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning. Logically, the Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique should have been passed down to them, not an outsider.

Just then, a low shout from Tai Cang rang out.

The Three-legged Cauldron hummed, its lid suddenly flying off. A sword radiating a chilling aura shot out, and the dense aura of a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure swept across the surroundings.

"It's a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure!"

"Unbelievable! He can forge an acquired spiritual treasure of this caliber!"

Guangchengzi and the others were once again shocked into silence. The Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique was already astonishing, but now Tai Cang had forged a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure right before their eyes. Such talent was truly astonishing.

"Such talent is truly terrifying," Yuding said bitterly. "Master once said that Junior Brother Tai Cang's comprehension surpassed that of all three sects. I didn't believe it then, but today I know it to be true."

These words caused Guangchengzi and the others to nod in agreement. Regardless of how Tai Cang learned the Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique, he had only been in Kunlun for over eight hundred years. Not only had his cultivation progressed at lightning speed, but he had also mastered the top-tier Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder and Upper Clarity Sword techniques. Now, he had displayed such astonishing artifact forging talent. He was truly a prodigy.

After Tai Cang finished forging, he waved his hand and put away the Three-legged Cauldron. Holding the three-foot-seven-inch long sword, he pondered for a moment. "This sword is my first true sword artifact. I shall name it..."

The sword body trembled and hummed, as if responding to the name. Suddenly, the sword tip turned and sliced open a small wound on Tai Cang's wrist. After absorbing his blood, its sharpness intensified.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Tai Cang!"

"Congratulations on forging a top-grade acquired spiritual treasure, Junior Brother."

Guangchengzi and the others stepped forward to offer their congratulations. Although they were about to compete, their camaraderie as fellow disciples remained unchanged, and they felt no envy.

"Thank you, Senior Brothers," Tai Cang said with a smile, cupping his fists. "I am temporarily staying at Senior Brother Yuding's place. If any of you need to forge magic treasures, please bring your materials, and I will gladly assist."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Since the Intercepting Sect wished to gain fame, he would undermine them. If the Twelve Golden Immortals all possessed top-grade acquired spiritual treasures, even if all the personal disciples of the Intercepting Sect advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, they would still be no match for them.

"Does Junior Brother truly mean that?"

"I have taken note of your words."

The Twelve Golden Immortals became incredibly excited, their eyes fixed on Tai Cang. Acquired spiritual treasures, unlike innate spiritual treasures, did not require a long period of refinement. One could quickly master them upon obtaining them.

Naturally. Tai Cang's smile deepened as he slowly raised the Yinghuo Sword. "However, before I forge artifacts, I ask for your guidance, Senior Brothers."

He took a step forward, and his immense sword intent surged towards the Twelve Golden Immortals like a tide.

Guangchengzi and the others grunted in surprise, stumbling back. After regaining their balance, their expressions turned solemn. "Such powerful sword intent!" They immediately summoned their magic treasures and stood ready. "Please guide us, Junior Brother."

Guangchengzi was the first to unleash his flying sword. The other Golden Immortals retreated, clearing the battlefield.

Seeing that only one person had attacked, Tai Cang raised an eyebrow and flicked his wrist. The Yinghuo Sword trembled, repelling the incoming flying sword. He then pointed at the crowd with his sword finger. "Senior Brothers, why don't you all attack together!"

Guangchengzi's figure faltered. The expressions of Yuding and the others, who had retreated behind him, changed drastically.

Although they knew they couldn't defeat Tai Cang alone, as members of the Twelve Golden Immortals, how could they tolerate being looked down upon?

"Junior Brother Tai Cang, how dare you be so arrogant!"

Guangchengzi recalled his flying sword, his face ashen. "I am a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Junior Brother, be careful."

Before his words even fell, he cast a spell. Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder wrapped around his sword, and the flying sword pierced through the air, aiming straight for Tai Cang. Simultaneously, lightning filled the sky and crashed down.

"Not even worth a single blow."

Tai Cang sneered. He casually raised the Yinghuo Sword, and its sword qi swept out, dissipating the lightning before it could even get close. The flying sword was also stopped ten feet away, unable to advance an inch.

In just a moment, Tai Cang had the upper hand. Without moving his feet, he forced Guangchengzi into a desperate struggle with his sword qi alone, leaving him in a sorry state.

"How could this be!"

Yuding and the others, who were spectating from afar, were dumbfounded. They knew Tai Cang was powerful, but witnessing it firsthand still left them deeply shaken.

Cihang clenched his fists and muttered, "He has actually become this strong? We are both peak Golden Immortals, yet the gap is so vast?"

Eight hundred years ago, they were evenly matched in that battle. Now, after years of arduous cultivation, he was already beyond their reach.

"Senior Brother Guangchengzi."

Tai Cang repelled his opponent with a sword strike and said indifferently, "The outcome is already decided. If Senior Brother's strength is only this, then the Intercepting Sect has no less than three people who can defeat you."

As soon as he said this, Guangchengzi, who was suspended in mid-air, turned ashen. It wasn't because of the taunt, but because he was shocked to realize the Intercepting Sect possessed such hidden strength.

Yuding and the others also wore solemn expressions. Guangchengzi was the leading figure among the Twelve Golden Immortals. If the Intercepting Sect truly had three people who could overpower him, wouldn't the Heavenly Origin Sect be reduced to mere supporting players?

"Junior Brothers!"

Guangchengzi suddenly turned back and shouted, "Form the array! Let Junior Brother Tai Cang experience our true power!"

"Yes!"

Yuding and the others responded in unison. At this moment, they no longer cared about the unfairness of ganging up on one person; they only wanted to verify the doubts in their hearts.

"Please guide us, Junior Brother!"

"Be careful!"

Instantly, magic treasures flew, and divine lightning descended. The valley was filled with blinding light, and thunderclouds churned, their rumbling echoing throughout Kunlun.

Cultivators in the distance turned their heads in surprise.

"The Heavenly Origin Sect is fighting someone?"

The Intercepting Sect, looking at the rampaging Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder, all showed looks of horror. Even from a great distance, the overwhelming pressure made their hearts palpitate.

At this moment, Duobao and the others were in the Upper Clarity Palace, listening to the teachings of the Dao, completely unaware of the changing events outside, nor did they sense the growing unease among the Intercepting Sect's immortals.

"Heavenly Origin Sect!"

"Junior Brother Tai Cang!"

Outside the Grand Clarity Palace, Cang Du gazed at the churning thunderclouds, a look of solemnity appearing between his brows. From within the thunderclouds, he could clearly sense several presences that could threaten him.

"It seems I must enter seclusion again."

Cang Du took a deep breath and turned towards his residence. Inside the Grand Clarity Palace, Laozi nodded slightly upon seeing this, his gaze shifting towards Tai Cang's location. He whispered, "Junior Brother Tongtian, you have ultimately made the wrong choice."

"This child's fate with the Intercepting Sect is over; it cannot be salvaged. Oh well, from now on, he will be my second disciple in the Cang Gate, not exclusively belonging to the Intercepting Sect lineage."

With that, Laozi flicked his sleeve, tossing several spiritual herbs into the alchemical furnace, and continued to focus on refining pills.

In the Primordial Clarity Palace, the Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning suddenly sensed something. After opening his eyes and comprehending the cause and effect, he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh heartily.

The clash between Tai Cang and the Twelve Golden Immortals was exactly to his liking. Although this battle had dampened the spirits of the Twelve Golden Immortals, it would further ignite their desire for the Dao. What pleased Yuan Shi even more was Tai Cang's promise to forge magic treasures for the Heavenly Origin Sect. This move clearly indicated his intention to help the Heavenly Origin Sect win the discussion of the Dao among the Three Sects.

"Tongtian, you are ultimately one step behind!"

The Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning gazed towards the Upper Clarity Palace, a slight smile on his lips. "To neglect someone with such extraordinary talent and instead favor those born from moisture and eggs is truly absurd."

In the valley, as Tai Cang's sword pointed, the thunderclouds in the sky split open. Twelve sharp sword qi strikes were unleashed consecutively, and the Twelve Golden Immortals fell one after another. Although they were not critically injured, the outcome of the battle was already clear.

Ding! Mission complete. Received One-Click Max Level Privilege.

Putting away the Yinghuo Sword, Tai Cang cupped his hands towards the Twelve Golden Immortals. "Senior Brothers, I have been lenient."

"We... lost just like that?"

Guangchengzi and the others were still in a daze. Even though they had anticipated it, such a swift and decisive defeat was still hard for them to believe. Especially for the several Grand Unity Golden Immortals, their hearts were filled with confusion: "Is this truly the strength of a peak Golden Immortal?"

Junior Brother Tai Cang!

Yuding Zhenren was the first to rise and asked solemnly, "May I ask, Junior Brother, how does the Dao you cultivate differ from ours?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the immortals turned to look. Cihang and the others stared intently—if they could comprehend the profound secrets within, perhaps they too could break through their limitations and ascend to higher realms.

"Indeed!"

Tai Cang pondered for a moment, his gaze swept across the Twelve Golden Immortals, and he slowly said, "Although I am only at the peak Golden Immortal stage, I walk the path of dual cultivation of body and pháp, and my mana is deeper than that of my peers."

"Furthermore, the Upper Clarity Tongtian Art I cultivate is of extremely high grade, and the purity of my mana is enough to rival a Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

"Finally, I passed the Three Calamities when I was in the mid-Golden Immortal stage, mastering the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit and Five Qi Towards Origin. Naturally, my mana far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators."

He didn't continue, as some secrets were inconvenient to reveal, such as the true mystery of Five Qi Towards Origin, or the existence of the System.

"So that's how it is!"

Guangchengzi and the others suddenly understood, nodding in agreement with Tai Cang's explanation, each gaining their own insights.

Yuding and Huang Long murmured in low voices, "Dual cultivation of body and pháp... so it can be done this way."

As for Cihang and the other Golden Immortals, they focused more on Five Qi Towards Origin and the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, realizing they hadn't fully grasped their essence yet.

As for Guangchengzi and the other few Grand Unity Golden Immortals, they began to ponder their own cultivation. After all, the higher the level, the purer the mana, and the more capable one becomes of fighting across realms.

A moment later, the Twelve Golden Immortals came back to their senses and bowed in unison to Tai Cang, "Thank you for your guidance, Junior Brother Tai Cang!"