With a flick of his finger, Qing Huan unleashed Seven-Colored Divine Light, condensed to its utmost and containing the true meaning of annihilating all laws, tearing through the void and fiercely slashing towards the formless and intangible array barrier!
"Snap--!"
The sound, like the sharp crack of shattering glass, reverberated through the void!
That perfectly formed Innate Grand Formation was actually torn open with a gap.
Qing Huan, carrying the Four Unlike, vanished into the void in a flash.
Within the formation, Universe Innate Spiritual Qi flowing as misty currents.
At the core of the formation, a massive, mountain-like, jet-black rock stood silently, its surface faintly shimmering with Chaos Sheen, and emanating a weak yet tenacious, nascent, pure primordial spirit.
"The divine stone is nurturing a spirit... it's probably not far from taking Transformation."
Qing Huan understood.
Just then, a clear, melodious female voice, tinged with obvious panic yet forced composure, came directly from inside the boulder, echoing like the resonating of metal and jade:
"May I ask which senior has graced us with their presence? This junior Spirit of the Giant Stone, named Wudang. My gestation is incomplete, and I am unable to rise to pay my respects. I humbly beg your forgiveness!"
The voice tried its best to remain calm, but could not hide the deep fear within.
Just when he was about to complete his cultivation and break through the stone after Kalpa, he was suddenly confronted by such a terrifyingly powerful intruder!
A single misstep could turn him into Magic Treasure, turning his millennia of arduous cultivation into nothingness...
"Um?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Qing Huan's eyes.
Wudang?
Isn't this one of the four direct disciples of the future Sect Master Tongtian?
Qing Huan carefully examined the figure before him and then Wudang that Wudang was actually a giant rock formed at the beginning of the primordial chaos, where Innate Spiritual Qi gathered and took Transformation after countless years.
Although Innate Lifeform, it took too long to Transformation and missed many opportunities in the early Primordial Wilderness, so it is not well-known now.
Wudang is indeed a promising talent, one of the few disciples in the Interception Sect who prefers solitary cultivation.
In the later Investiture of the Gods War, countless Jie Sect Disciple died or were injured, but she alone managed to escape unscathed, ultimately living a carefree and unrestrained life in the mortal world.
It seems that Tongtian values this disciple far more than usual.
After all, direct disciples and outer disciples are completely different.
Those who are directly inheritors of the teachings and carry on the mantle are truly regarded by the leader as the ones who will continue the lineage.
Even if Tongtian is heartbroken at the loss of an outer disciple, he might not be able to unleash his fury; but if a personal disciple is lost, given Tongtian's protective nature, he would probably risk his own life to make the other party pay a heavy price.
In the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods, if Yuanshi and Taiqing had truly dared to attack Interception Sect, Tongtian would Wudang have disregarded everything and dragged them down with him. Even if he couldn't do that, he would still have burdened everyone with boundless karma.
Thinking about it this way, Wudang was able to survive that Great Tribulation not only because of his own resourcefulness, but also most Tongtian secretly protected him with thunderous means.
At this moment, the tension in Wudang's heart never eased.
Is my path of cultivation truly destined to end here?
The Four Unlike standing to the side couldn't fathom its teacher's thoughts either. It simply stood quietly, its gaze fixed on Wudang with a mixture of curiosity and inquiry.
It was unaware that this future fellow disciple did not perish in the earth-shattering Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods of the Gods in later generations, but instead transformed into the Old Mother Lishan, living a carefree life in the world, even having the leisure to tease monkeys—such an ending, though not earth-shattering or spectacular, was still a rare peaceful death.
In terms of status and position, even the Jade Emperor and Rulai, who were high above, dared not make the slightest move against her.
"Wudang, would you be willing to become my disciple and take me as your teacher?"
Qing Huan's voice rang out slowly, calm yet carrying an undeniable authority and power.
"This..."
Wudang stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief. Such a powerful being actually wanted to take him as a disciple?
Is this a dream?
The tension that had been building in my heart suddenly eased, and a surge of joy overwhelmed me, instantly drowning out all my doubts and anxieties.
"May I ask your esteemed name, senior? This disciple... this disciple is willing to become your disciple!"
Wudang's voice trembled with barely suppressed excitement.
My name is Qing Huan.
As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Huan raised his hand and waved it gently, and a scroll with a mysterious luster floated beside Wudang.
"This is the Diagram of Heaven and Earth, Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that I obtained at the Treasure Distribution Cliff in the Purple Cloud Palace."
It contains profound laws of the Universe and is also a supreme defensive treasure.
"I bestow this upon you today, hoping you will soon Transformation and attain the Great Dao."
"This disciple thanks the master for bestowing this treasure!"
Wudang, her voice choked with sobs...
To receive Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure so soon after becoming a disciple—such a gesture is rare even in the entire Primordial World.
It should be noted that since the birth of her primordial spirit, she had never had a companion spiritual treasure. This profound blessing filled her heart with warmth and excitement.
"When I Transformation, I will serve my teacher with all my heart and soul!"
"Now that your primordial spirit has been born, come back to Yingzhou Island with me."
Qing Huan's gaze swept across the surroundings, his tone becoming more serious, "The Primordial Wilderness Tribulation will arrive soon. If you stay here, you may face disaster."
Although I couldn't see the whole picture after just a brief deduction, I could sense that Wudang was surrounded by an aura of death—if I didn't take her away, I was afraid she would not escape the calamity of death and annihilation.
"This disciple will obey all arrangements made by the Master."
Wudang respectfully replied, his gaze turning to the Four Unlike with a mixture of doubt and curiosity.
"Teacher, may I ask who this is...?"
"Ha ha."
Qing Huan smiled and gently patted the head of the Four Unlike.
"Aren't you going to greet your junior sister? From now on, you'll both be my disciples. I don't want to see you two at odds, understand?"
Disloyalty and disloyalty among disciples are a grave taboo for any sect. Qing Huan does not want his sect to be in turmoil and filled with mutual suspicion when Establishing a Religion.
"Yes, disciple will remember your words, Master!"
The Four Unlike and Wudang responded in unison.
"Junior Sister Wudang, my name is Four Unlike. I am also a disciple recently accepted by our master, and from now on I will be your senior brother."
The Four Unlike stepped forward, a gentle and friendly smile on its face.
"Junior Sister Wudang greets Four Unlike Brother Qibuxiang."
Wudang also curtsied, his posture elegant and respectful, "I hope my senior brother will take good care of me in the future."
"No problem, no problem."
The Four Unlike smiled and agreed, its eyes gleaming with friendliness.
Qing Huan looked at the two disciples before him, a slight tremor in his heart. Now, he finally had a few disciples who could carry on his mantle. Nine personal disciples would be enough; each additional one would bring more trouble and turmoil.
As for outer disciples, he didn't consider them—the spiritual treasures and cultivation resources in the Primordial World were limited, and taking in a bunch of disciples would only waste resources, which was not ideal and would also go against his original intention of streamlining disciples and focusing on spreading the Dharma.