"Laozi, Yuanshi, Tongtian, you three were transformed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit and possess the Merit of Heaven-Opening. Are you willing to become my personal disciples?"
Hongjun's gaze fell upon the Three Pure Ones.
"Thank you for Dao Ancestor's favor. We are willing to enter your sect!"
The Three Pure Ones rose together and bowed. "This disciple greets Teacher!"
This sight made quite a few Innate Deities burn with envy, especially East Prince. A nearly feverish longing gleamed in his eyes as he stared fixedly at Hongjun atop the high platform, wishing he could take his place.
"Taiqing Laozi, you are the eldest of the Three Pure Ones and shall be the Mysterious Gate's chief disciple."
With a wave of his hand, Hongjun sent a scroll bearing circulating yin and yang and a golden staff engraved with dragon patterns flying before Laozi.
"I grant you the Innate Supreme Treasure Taiji Diagram, as well as the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Nine Dragon Golden Staff."
"This disciple Taiqing thanks Teacher for bestowing these treasures!"
Laozi accepted the treasures, his expression growing ever more solemn.
Hongjun turned his gaze toward Yuanshi:
"Yuanshi, I grant you the Innate Supreme Treasure Pangu Banner, as well as the Heavenly Dao's extraordinary treasure, the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud."
"Thank you, Teacher, for these treasures!"
Yuanshi received them with both hands. The Heaven-Opening aura emanating from the Pangu Banner made his bearing even sharper.
As everyone watched Hongjun bestow two Innate Supreme Treasures in succession, they were all utterly stunned—Dao Ancestor's favor toward the Three Pure Ones had reached such an extent!
"Tongtian."
Hongjun looked toward the youngest of the Three Pure Ones.
"I grant you the Four Swords of Zhu Xian and the Zhu Xian Formation Diagram. When these four swords and the diagram are combined, they can