The Three Sects Exchange Meeting

Tongtian took it all in, his disappointment deepening with each passing moment.

Could a Sage's eyes be blinded by Duobao's petty schemes?

While Tongtian didn't oppose healthy competition among his disciples, Duobao's inability to accept defeat made him realize the man was not suited for important tasks.

In contrast, Tai Cang—

His aptitude and talent surpassed Duobao's, he could resolve the hidden dangers of the Primordial Clarity Divine Thunder, and his intellect far exceeded Duobao's. If nurtured carefully, he might be a more suitable candidate.

"All of you, withdraw."

Tongtian waved his sleeve. "The Three Sects Exchange Meeting is approaching. Return and cultivate diligently. Do not cause further trouble."

"We obey your command, Master!"

Tai Cang and the personal disciples bowed respectfully and exited the grand hall.

"Tai Cang."

Laozi, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke. "In five hundred years, come to the Grand Clarity Palace to see me."

"Eldest Senior Brother?"

Yuan Shi and Tongtian both looked surprised, not understanding his meaning.

Tai Cang was also taken aback.

He had no prior interactions with Laozi. What was the purpose of this invitation?

He subconsciously glanced at Tongtian, as he was a disciple of the Intercepting Sect and needed his master's approval.

"Since the Eldest Senior Brother has invited you, I, your master, have no objections."

Tongtian immediately stated his position.

"I accept your command."

Tai Cang felt a little relieved and bowed to Laozi. "In five hundred years, I will certainly visit you, Martial Uncle."

Laozi nodded slightly. "On Siguo Cliff, you must meditate well."

Tai Cang said no more and turned to head directly for Siguo Cliff.

Along the way, Zhao Gongming and San Xiao wanted to speak but ultimately did not stop him.

They knew Tai Cang was under punishment and it was not appropriate to discuss Dao.

"Three Junior Sisters."

Watching Tai Cang leave, Zhao Gongming said in a deep voice, "Go back and enter seclusion. Junior Brother Tai Cang has already far surpassed us."

"When he emerges from seclusion, we must make him see us in a new light."

Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao nodded solemnly. "Brother is absolutely right."

The four then departed separately. Duobao and the other personal disciples also dispersed.

Under the immense pressure brought by Tai Cang, no one had time for pleasantries and rushed back to their residences to enter seclusion and cultivate.

After the crowd dispersed, only the heavily injured Duobao walked with difficulty, his eyes bloodshot, fists clenched, and he roared, "Tai Cang, I will make you pay back today's humiliation a hundredfold!"

"Brother!"

Inside the Upper Clarity Palace, Yuan Shi and Tongtian frowned as they looked at Laozi and asked in a deep voice, "Why did you tell Tai Cang to go to the Grand Clarity Palace?"

Laozi pondered for a moment and slowly replied, "In him, I see the possibility of reclaiming Pangu's Destiny."

"The Twelve Ancestral Witches have provoked us repeatedly and even claim to be Pangu's True Lineage in the Primordial World. Now that we have become Sages, it is inconvenient for us to act directly, but our disciples can act on our behalf."

"If Tai Cang can satisfy me, we can restart the plan that was shelved back then and completely reclaim Pangu's Destiny. At that time, the Destiny and strength of the three of us will surely reach a higher level!"

"Siguo Cliff!"

Tai Cang arrived at the location alone.

Looking around, this platform, located on a precipice of Kunlun, was less than ten li wide. There was only one cave that could shelter him from wind and rain.

"What a desolate place."

Sighing, Tai Cang entered the cave.

After looking around, he walked directly towards the depths of the cave. He would spend the next five hundred years here, so he might as well organize it a little.

However, upon entering the cave, he found it spotless. On a stone platform at the deepest part, three blurry figures were quietly placed, faintly exuding the aura of the Three Pure Ones.

"This is..."

Tai Cang's pupils contracted.

"The Land of the Three Pure Ones' Manifestation!"

This cave was actually the place where the Three Pure Ones were born. The residual aura indicated that they had cultivated here for many years.

"Could it be..."

Suddenly recalling Laozi's instructions before he left, Tai Cang's heart trembled.

"Meditate well!

Could it be that this place holds remnants of the Three Pure Ones?

His breathing suddenly quickened. If he could obtain the inheritance of the Three Pure Ones here, combined with the One-Click Max Level Privilege obtained from defeating Duobao, it would be a tremendous opportunity.

He strode quickly to the stone platform, and Tai Cang released his divine sense to investigate.

Buzz--

Suddenly, they flew into the air, circling him slowly.

As the spiritual energy surged, it transformed into three wisps of clear energy, directly entering Tai Cang's brow.

It truly is the inheritance of the Three Pure Ones!

Overjoyed, Tai Cang immediately sat down and began to refine these three inheritances.

A hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Tai Cang suddenly opened his eyes, his aura surging, and his cultivation directly reached the middle stage of Golden Immortal.

But what he cared about even more were the Three Pure Ones' secret arts he had completely mastered:

Grand Clarity Alchemy Technique!

Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique!

Shangqing Sword Art!

From now on, he would be self-sufficient in pills and artifacts, and he had also obtained Tongtian's supreme sword dao inheritance from before he became a Sage.

Unlike Laozi and Yuan Shi, who excelled in alchemy and artifact forging, Tongtian, though knowledgeable in formations, possessed the most outstanding attainments in swordsmanship.

Even though this Shangqing Sword Art was not Tongtian's complete sword dao inheritance, it still benefited Tai Cang greatly. With the power of One-Click Max Level, he could comprehend it to the realm before Tongtian's enlightenment without arduous cultivation.

This period of confinement and reflection actually brought such an opportunity!

Tai Cang let out a long breath, a slight smile on his lips. He now understood Tongtian's deep intention in sending him here.

The inheritance in this place was known to all Three Pure Ones.

Tongtian outwardly punished him but secretly nurtured him. It was just that Laozi, Yuan Shi, and the disciples of the Intercepting Sect were present at the time, so Tongtian found it inconvenient to speak directly. It was Laozi who finally enlightened Tai Cang.

Excellent!

Next, he could focus on his cultivation.

A sharp light flashed in Tai Cang's eyes as he stood up. With his current realm, he did not need to go into seclusion for arduous cultivation. The remaining hundreds of years would be enough for him to comprehend the Grand Clarity Alchemy Technique, Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique, and Shangqing Sword Art.

However, cultivating the Shangqing Sword Art required a sword. Tai Cang did not have any magic treasures in his hands, so he needed to forge a suitable weapon first.

First, let's learn the Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique!

With his mind made up, Tai Cang did not hesitate. He walked out of the cave and directly cut off branches from the Spiritual Root Trees on the platform.

After gathering the materials, he began to attempt the Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique.

Lacking a furnace, Tai Cang forged it with his bare hands, using true fire to incinerate the branches into spiritual liquid, then using his mana to condense a sword embryo, and continuously casting spells to engrave artifact forging restrictions.

Boom--

Boom--

Repeated failures made Tai Cang's mastery of the Primordial Clarity Artifact Forging Technique increasingly proficient.

Several months later, a wooden sword was finally completed.

A mid-grade magic treasure!

Acceptable!

Tai Cang swung the wooden sword, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Although it was slightly crude and its power was limited, it was the first magic treasure he had forged with his own hands.

More importantly, this sword could help him practice the Shangqing Sword Art.

With this thought, Tai Cang waved his hand, wiping away the waste materials on the ground. After cleaning himself, he held the sword and began to practice on Siguo Cliff.

The moves of the Shangqing Sword Art were repeatedly performed by him.

Day after day, year after year, Tai Cang was immersed in it, completely losing himself.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for mastering the Shangqing Sword Art!

On this day, Tai Cang's sword momentum suddenly stopped. Hearing the system notification, a smile appeared on his lips: It was finally accomplished!

Immediately, he sheathed his sword and said in a deep voice, "System, use One-Click Max Level on the Shangqing Sword Art!"

Ding! Consumed one One-Click Max Level privilege, Shangqing Sword Art successfully reached One-Click Max Level!

In an instant, Tai Cang's body trembled.

The profound mysteries of the Shangqing Sword Art surged into his mind like a tide. He stood still as if in enlightenment, spiritual energy surging around him, and sword intent erupting.

As time passed, the Shangqing sword intent on Tai Cang's body became increasingly sharp, and Siguo Cliff trembled accordingly.

Whoosh--

Whoosh—

Invisible sword qi enveloped the surroundings, leaving dense sword marks on the cliff face and ground.

The next moment, dark clouds gathered in the sky, lightning flickered, and the spiritual energy within a thousand-mile radius surged towards Siguo Cliff.

That's the direction of Siguo Cliff!

"Junior Brother Tai Cang!"

Within the Kunlun Mountains, numerous cultivators were startled by the sudden phenomenon.

Disciples of the Upper Clarity lineage all looked towards Siguo Cliff, their eyes filled with shock. Such a change in heaven and earth clearly indicated that Tai Cang was breaking through his cultivation realm.

In an instant, the Upper Clarity disciples left their caves, transforming into streaks of light and rushing towards Siguo Cliff. They all wanted to witness firsthand what realm Tai Cang would break through to.

Tai Cang!

Only Duobao remained rooted to the spot, staring intently at Siguo Cliff from the entrance of his cave, his eyes burning with jealousy. He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and took out a jade talisman from his robes: Just you wait!

Master has taught me a new technique. When I break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, I will make you pay on the day of the Three Sects' discussion of Dao. With that, Duobao turned and returned to his cave, activating the barrier and beginning his secluded cultivation.

Meanwhile, the dark clouds above Siguo Cliff continued to expand, and the violent spiritual energy of heaven and earth rapidly spread from a radius of thousands of miles. This commotion was even sensed by the Heavenly Origin Sect.

Guangchengzi and other Heavenly Origin Golden Immortals emerged from seclusion one after another, flying towards Siguo Cliff with curiosity. Even the Three Pure Ones Sages were alerted by this phenomenon.

This child is indeed extraordinary.

To actually trigger the Three Calamities so quickly.

Laozi sensed the fluctuations in energy coming from Siguo Cliff and instructed Cang Du beside him, "Cang Du, take a Six-Revolutions Golden Elixir to bestow upon Tai Cang."

"Yes, Master."

Cang Du respectfully acknowledged, took a jade bottle containing a Six-Revolutions Golden Elixir from a shelf, and left the Grand Clarity Palace.

Upper Clarity Sword Qi...

This child has had another epiphany.

Within the Primordial Clarity Palace, Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning looked towards Siguo Cliff with a complex expression. Witnessing Tai Cang's talent, he couldn't help but regret not discovering this raw gem earlier.

"Third Brother, your luck is truly enviable," Yuan Shi muttered to himself. "However, he is still an inner disciple. I still have a chance..." He then closed his eyes, contemplating how to take Tai Cang under his wing.

In the Upper Clarity Palace, Sect Master Tongtian gazed towards Siguo Cliff, remained silent for a long time, then retracted his gaze, a look of determination appearing on his face.

What's going on?!

On Siguo Cliff, Tai Cang awoke from his epiphany, looking at the gathering thunderclouds above with a bewildered expression. He had only cultivated the Shangqing Sword Art to completion; how could it have attracted a Heavenly Tribulation?

"Junior Brother Tai Cang!"

Zhao Gongming, San Xiao, and other personal disciples of the Intercepting Sect had already arrived outside Siguo Cliff. Seeing Tai Cang still there, Zhao Gongming hurriedly shouted, "Quickly prepare to face the tribulation! These are the Three Calamities for cultivators. Only by overcoming them can you achieve the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit!"

Three Calamities? Golden Immortal Dao Fruit?

Tai Cang suddenly understood. The so-called Three Calamities were the Fire Calamity, Water Calamity, and Wind Calamity. After cultivators advance to Golden Immortal, they must overcome these three calamities to truly stabilize their Dao Foundation. Failure would result in the annihilation of both body and soul.

The Golden Immortal Dao Fruit is called Five Qi Towards Origin!

Cultivators must reach this realm to fuse their Blood Essence, vital energy, and spirit. As long as there is a breath left, the physical body can become indestructible.

After advancing to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, one must undergo Nine Trials: Hardship of Clothing and Food, Obstruction by Elders, Entanglement of Love, Tangle of Fame and Profit, Sudden Misfortune, Misleading by Incompetent Teacher, Gossip and Rumors, Discouragement, and Wasting Time.

After passing through the Nine Difficulties, one can attain the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Dao Fruit—Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown.

When the Three Flowers gather, one's lifespan will be as long as the heavens, transcending birth, aging, sickness, and death. Unless the heavens and earth collapse, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal can be eternally immortal.

Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown is also the necessary path to entering Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Grand Unity Golden Immortals must overcome Ten Tribulations: Primordial Unity, Two Forms, Three Talents, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Six Harmonies, Seven Stars, Eight Trigrams, Nine Palaces, and the Immeasurable Tribulation.

After these Ten Tribulations, one attains the Grand Unity Dao Fruit.

Upon achieving the supreme Grand Unity Golden Immortal, one stands firm even as the heavens and earth are destroyed; one endures even as the Primordial World shatters. With a single thought, one can glimpse the river of fate and comprehend the past, present, and future.