The Sun Star

Seeing Tai Cang agree, Cang Du's smile deepened. As they chatted, they entered the Grand Clarity Palace, and only stopped when they reached Laozi's seat, their expressions solemn. They bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Master! Greetings, Senior Uncle."

Laozi, seated at the head, slowly opened his eyes. His gaze lingered on Tai Cang for a moment: "Good. You haven't rushed to break through to the Grand Unity realm. This shows you understand the importance of a solid foundation."

"In contrast, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect blindly pursue the advancement of their mana, thus falling behind. Tai Cang, you are doing well."

These words held a hidden meaning. Duobao, consumed by jealousy towards Tai Cang, had forcefully triggered the Three Disasters without regard for his foundation, attempting to directly enter the Grand Unity realm. He had nearly lost his life in the ordeal. If Tongtian hadn't intervened, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Now, Tongtian had even made a pact with Di Jun and the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi over this matter, leading his personal disciples to go out in full force.

"Thank you for your teachings, Senior Uncle."

Tai Cang understood the underlying message but said nothing more. As a disciple of the Intercepting Sect, even though he had a strained relationship with Duobao, it was not appropriate for him to criticize his own sect.

Laozi nodded slightly, quite pleased with Tai Cang's composure: "I have summoned you here today for three matters."

"Firstly, I will teach you the Supreme Five Qi Method. If you master this technique, you will be invincible among those of the same rank, and can even fight across realms."

The Supreme Five Qi Method!

Invincible among peers!

Tai Cang's breathing hitched. He hadn't expected Laozi to begin with such astonishing words. After regaining his composure, he bowed solemnly: "Please guide me, Senior Uncle."

What exactly was this Supreme Five Qi Method?

Cang Du, standing beside him, also showed surprise. As the foremost disciple of the Ren Sect, he had never heard of such a secret technique when he was at the Golden Immortal realm.

"The Supreme Five Qi is a further advancement upon the Five Qi Towards Origin."

Laozi spoke slowly: "To cultivate this technique, one must gather the innate energies of Yin Yang and the Five Elements, and integrate them into the five internal organs. Only then can the Five Qi Towards Origin be sublimated."

"This is a secret not passed down in the Primordial World. Only the Three Pure Ones learned of it from Pangu's inheritance."

"In the past, when Cang Du reached peak Golden Immortal, I intended to teach it to him. However, his state of mind was unstable, and he rashly broke through to the Grand Unity realm, missing this opportunity."

Upon hearing this, a look of regret appeared on Cang Du's face.

He had never imagined that his eagerness to break through to Grand Unity Golden Immortal back then would cause him to miss such an opportunity.

Pangu's secret technique!

This Supreme Five Qi Method originated from Pangu, yet he had missed it. It was truly regrettable.

"Thank you, Senior Uncle."

Tai Cang, on the other hand, was overjoyed.

He had never expected Laozi to impart a Pangu secret technique to him. He was determined to cultivate this Supreme Five Qi; the prospect of being invincible among peers was too alluring.

Even though he was currently only at the Golden Immortal realm, with his stable foundation, he might be able to crush opponents of the same rank when he advanced to Grand Unity Golden Immortal, Grand Unity Golden Immortal, or even stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm.

"Mm."

Laozi nodded slightly, flicked his finger, and sent the Supreme Five Qi Method into Tai Cang's sea of consciousness. He said lightly, "This method requires the accumulation of Yin Yang and Five Elements energies. In a hundred years, when the Intercepting Sect battles the Golden Crow Prince, it can help you accelerate your progress."

"Furthermore, there is another matter for which I summoned you—strengthening your physique."

With that, Laozi took out a jade slip from his sleeve and said, "This jade slip records a body-tempering technique called the 'Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body,' which I created by merging Pangu's inheritance with the Ancestral Witch Body Tempering Art."

"This technique is based on the Ancestral Witch Body Tempering Art, but improved by me to be more suitable for cultivators. You were formed from jade imbued with Pangu's blood, making this technique extremely compatible with you. It will help your physical body improve rapidly, and you may even rival the Ancestral Witches."

The Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body!

A physique rivaling the Ancestral Witches!

Tai Cang's breathing hitched, and his heart stirred.

If Laozi teaching him the Supreme Five Qi was a sign of his regard, then the appearance of the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body made him suspicious.

If this technique truly possessed such power, Laozi could have taught it to Cang Du, or chosen another personal disciple to cultivate it.

Why had he specifically chosen him?

He was merely an inner disciple of the Intercepting Sect. What merit did he possess to earn such importance from Laozi?

"Do not overthink it."

Laozi seemed to see through his thoughts and spoke slowly: "I bestow these upon you for the third matter—reclaiming Pangu's Destiny!"

What!

Reclaiming Pangu's Destiny!

Tai Cang and Cang Du's expressions changed simultaneously.

Pangu's Destiny was the foundation upon which the Three Pure Ones stood in the Primordial World.

Throughout heaven and earth, only the Three Pure Ones and the Witch Clan, formed from Pangu's residual blood, possessed such Destiny.

Laozi's intention to reclaim Pangu's Destiny clearly meant he intended to make a move against the Witch Clan!

Connecting this with the Supreme Five Qi and the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body, Tai Cang vaguely understood Laozi's intention.

"Senior Uncle."

Tai Cang took a deep breath and bowed respectfully: "I am merely a Golden Immortal cultivator, not particularly outstanding among the Three Sects. Why is this matter being entrusted to me?"

Cang Du also looked at Laozi with confusion.

In terms of cultivation and realm, he was the foremost among the Three Sects.

"Because your comprehension is unparalleled."

Laozi spoke frankly, "Although the Ren Sect has many disciples, and there are those with higher cultivation than you, and even more with better talent, when it comes to comprehension, no one can compare to you."

"Both the Supreme Five Qi and the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body require extremely high comprehension to grasp, which is why I chose you."

"Of course, you weren't the only candidate. The Three Pure Ones have begun training their disciples in preparation for the final event. Otherwise, do you think Tongtian would have saved Duobao?"

"Even though he is a personal disciple, Duobao's flaws in character are too great to achieve anything significant. If he weren't useful at this time, he would have surely perished under the Three Disasters."

Hiss--

Tai Cang and Cang Du couldn't help but gasp.

The cold words from Laozi's mouth plunged everyone present into an icy abyss, making them deeply understand the ruthlessness of a Sage.

If Duobao hadn't been useful, he would have likely met his end long ago.

Understood!

Tai Cang took a deep breath and bowed respectfully, "I will certainly not disappoint Senior Brother's high expectations."

"Very good."

Laozi nodded with satisfaction and bestowed the jade slip containing the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body upon Tai Cang. He then took out a jade talisman and tossed it to Cang Du, "This is the Nine Revolutions Cang Skill, created by your master and your two junior brothers after comprehending Pangu's legacy. While it cannot strengthen the physique, it can greatly enhance the Primordial Spirit and mana. Once you master this skill, unless you encounter someone who has condensed the Supreme Five Qi, you will find few equals in the same realm."

Cang Du was overjoyed upon hearing this.

The Nine Revolutions Cang Skill was exactly what he needed at this moment.

"Thank you, Master, for this gift!"

Taking the jade talisman, Cang Du bowed solemnly, "I will surely not fail Master's cultivation."

"You may go."

Laozi rose from his seat and walked directly towards the alchemy room.

"As you command."

Tai Cang and Cang Du responded in unison. After bowing to Laozi's retreating back, they exited the Grand Clarity Palace.

The two tacitly avoided mentioning the previous matter.

Returning to Cang Du's residence, they drank for three days and three nights before finally stopping. Afterward, Cang Du went into seclusion to comprehend the Nine Revolutions Cang Skill, while Tai Cang rode the clouds back to his own cave dwelling.

The Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body was indeed marvelous.

Inside the bamboo house, Tai Cang carefully studied the contents of the jade slip.

This technique had five stages of cultivation: Body Tempering, Bone Forging, Blood Refining, Golden Body, and Bright Jade Body. The first three stages focused on solidifying the foundation. Upon achieving the Golden Body, one could rival a minor Witch Clan member. If the Bright Jade Body stage was reached, the physical body's strength would be comparable to a Great Witch, with the potential to further advance and challenge the Ancestral Witch level.

Permissions! I need more max-level permissions!

Tai Cang clenched his fists, a flicker of urgency in his eyes. This technique had boundless potential. If it could reach max level, his physical body would gain continuous reinforcement, improving daily just like the Upper Clarity Tongtian Art.

Ding! Quest Issued: Defeat the Ten Golden Crows. Reward: One Max-Level Permission.

The System's prompt sounded, and Tai Cang's face lit up with joy.

The opportunity has arrived!

Looking up at the sky, Tai Cang's gaze was firm, "I will first master the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body. Once I complete the quest and obtain the permission, I can directly reach max level."

"After this, the Three Sects' Dao discussion will commence, which is a prime opportunity to acquire more permissions."

With his resolve made, Tai Cang immediately began to cultivate.

Time flew by, and decades passed in the blink of an eye.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully initiating the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body.

The System's notification roused Tai Cang from his meditation.

"Finally, I've succeeded."

Tai Cang's lips curved into a slight smile, "I'll make you max level soon."

"Junior Brother Tai Cang!"

A clear voice called out from outside the door.

This is... Senior Sister Yunxiao's voice?

Tai Cang's brow twitched. He contained his aura and walked out of the bamboo house, only to see Yunxiao descending hurriedly on clouds, her tone urgent, "Junior Brother, it's time to depart."

"Master has ordered everyone to assemble and head to the Sun Star immediately. Hurry and come with me to join them."

Is it finally starting?

Tai Cang's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister Yunxiao. We shall depart immediately."

The two immediately rode their clouds straight to the Grand Clarity Palace. Upon arrival, they saw that the disciples of the Intercepting Sect were already lined up and waiting.

Seeing Tai Cang and Yunxiao arrive, Tongtian wasted no more time and leaped up, "Intercepting Sect, follow your master and depart."

"As you command!"

The cultivators responded in unison, closely following Tongtian as they soared into the sky, speeding towards the Primordial Star Domain high above the nine heavens.

Amidst the vast expanse of stars, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect followed Tongtian as they flew. Led by the demon marshal Bai Ze, the group successfully arrived at the Sun Star.

"Upper Clarity Sage!"

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian!"

Di Jun and the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, along with Kunpeng, Fuxi, and a host of demon marshals, came forward to greet them. These dozen or so individuals were all top-tier powers in the Primordial World. Aside from the Witch Clan and Sages, no one in the Primordial World could make them wary.

"Greetings, Demon Emperor."

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Taiyi."

Tongtian cupped his hands in return. Facing the Demon Race, one of the overlords of the Primordial World, even a Sage had to show some respect.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone followed Di Jun into the Sun Palace.

"Serve the wine!"

With a command from Di Jun, the maids entered in an orderly fashion, serving rare spiritual fruits and exquisite wines. Tongtian and Di Jun engaged in lively conversation, while Tai Cang and the others sat quietly on the periphery, not daring to overstep.

"As expected of the Demon Race at its peak."

Tai Cang gazed at Di Jun and the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, who were chatting and laughing from the main seats, his heart filled with emotion. Such a powerful force would actually perish together with the Witch Clan during the calamity, with only a few survivors.

"Who are you?"

"You seem quite strong."

A voice suddenly rang out beside him, causing Tai Cang to withdraw his gaze. He turned and saw a young man, who bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Di Jun, scrutinizing him with curiosity.

"Golden Crow Prince?"

Tai Cang understood. To be able to move freely in this place and possess such youthful vigor, it had to be the Golden Crow Prince.

"This humble one is Tai Cang. Greetings, fellow Daoist."

He rose and cupped his hands, "May I ask which Prince you are?"

Di Jun had ten sons. This young man before him had an extraordinary bearing and could see through his cultivation at a glance, so he must be extraordinary.

"I am the eldest prince, Di Yi."

The young man laughed heartily, his eyes fixed on Tai Cang, "Why is your Intercepting Sect vying for the Sun Moon Essence? It doesn't seem to be of much use to you."

Upon hearing this, Tai Cang's brows twitched slightly. He looked at Di Yi, who appeared calm and collected, with a hint of surprise. He secretly wondered if this person was naturally forthright or had ulterior motives.

After a moment's thought, Tai Cang relaxed his brows and said frankly, "To be honest, the Sun Moon Essence is indeed of great benefit to us cultivators, but we have never had the opportunity to obtain it. Although we are here to save our Senior Brother this time, if there is a chance, I would also like to take some for myself."

This was not a lie. The Supreme Five Qi Method requires the gathering of Qi of Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements. The Sun Moon Essence contains the power of extreme Yin and extreme Yang, making it an excellent substitute.

"Saving people is the priority." Di Yi nodded thoughtfully, his gaze fixed on Tai Cang, "You want some too?"

"How about this, do you dare to come with me? If you agree, I will share some Sun Moon Essence with you."

After saying this, Di Yi stopped talking and turned to walk out of the hall.

Tai Cang hesitated for a moment. Di Yi's actions made him suspicious, but the condition offered was truly tempting.