Only strength gave one the right to speak.
Out of consideration for their shared sect, Gu Changsheng did not pursue the matter.
At the side, True Person Yuding hurriedly asked, "Senior Brother Changsheng, have you mastered the Mastery of Five Thunders Divine Ability?"
Guang Chengzi, Chijingzi, and the others all looked toward Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng smiled and said, "I was the one who optimized the Mastery of Five Thunders in the first place. Besides, I had already comprehended it before Master's lecture on the Dao."
Upon hearing this, True Person Yuding could not help but raise his thumb.
"Senior Brother Changsheng's talent is extraordinary. This junior brother is ashamed of his own inferiority."
Guang Chengzi, Chijingzi, and the others nodded in unison.
Gu Changsheng smiled and said, "We are fellow disciples, and I am your senior brother. If there is anything you do not understand, come ask me."
Guang Chengzi, Chijingzi, and the other disciples all revealed delighted expressions.
"Many thanks, Senior Brother Changsheng."
Guang Chengzi and the others were overjoyed.
Senior Brother Changsheng had advanced from a Human Immortal to a Golden Immortal in just a few hundred years.
Such talent was truly heaven-defying.
If they encountered any bottlenecks and sought his guidance, they would surely benefit greatly.
Guang Chengzi and the others all clasped their hands and bowed.
Only Juliusun revealed a disdainful expression.
As they spoke, a streak of light descended instantly.
Daoist Randeng emerged with a smile.
When Daoist Cihang, Juliusun, and the others saw him arrive, they hurried over to greet him.
"Greetings, Teacher Randeng."
Juliusun, True Person Puxian, and the others all bowed to Daoist Randeng.
Daoist Randeng smiled and greeted them.
He also noticed Gu Changsheng.
"Gu Changsheng, your cultivation has actually reached the Golden Immortal realm?"
Daoist Randeng revealed a trace of surprise.
His keen gaze rudely scrutinized Gu Changsheng.
It was as though he wanted to discover something.
Daoist Randeng was utterly astonished.
Not much time had passed since Yuanshi's lecture on the Dao.
Yet Gu Changsheng, who had only been a True Immortal at the time, had entered the Golden Immortal realm in such a short span.
Daoist Randeng could not help but snort coldly.
In truth, he had not understood why Yuanshi had made Gu Changsheng the Chan Sect's Chief Disciple, and he looked down on Gu Changsheng even more because of it.
What right did a human have to become the Chan Sect's First Disciple?
But now, he was genuinely surprised.
Although Juliusun, True Person Puxian, and the others were also quite shocked, they still harbored jealousy and looked down on him.
How could Gu Changsheng not know?
His expression turned cold as he said in a deep voice, "Why have you not yet taken your seats?"
An overwhelming aura burst forth with a roar.
Juliusun, True Person Puxian, Daoist Cihang, and the others were intimidated by Gu Changsheng's aura. Their faces turned pale, and fear filled their hearts.
Daoist Randeng had not expected Gu Changsheng to punish Juliusun and the others so severely.
After all, Juliusun and the others had been rude first.
He hurriedly smiled and tried to smooth things over. "They did not do it on purpose. We are fellow disciples, so there is no need to damage our harmony."
He looked every bit the kind-hearted mediator.
Juliusun felt Gu Changsheng's anger.
Filled with remorse, he bowed to Gu Changsheng and said, "Senior Brother Changsheng, this junior brother was wrong. Please forgive me."
Daoist Cihang and True Person Puxian also hurriedly apologized to Gu Changsheng.
Daoist Randeng chuckled and said, "All right, let this matter pass."
Guang Chengzi glared at them and said sternly, "You actually dared to behave so rudely toward Senior Brother Changsheng!"
Juliusun and the others all lowered their heads.
Yet inwardly, they bore a grudge against Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng also knew that now was not the time to be angry.
He said in a deep voice, "Why have you not yet taken your seats?"
Juliusun and the others turned pale and hurriedly took their seats.
Guang Chengzi and Chijingzi exchanged glances.
They had already seen that Daoist Cihang, Juliusun, and the others now obeyed Daoist Randeng's every word.
And how could Gu Changsheng fail to see it as well?
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Although Juliusun, Daoist Cihang, and the others were deeply unconvinced.
Gu Changsheng was the Chan Sect's Chief Disciple, their senior brother.
He still had influence before their master.
If they offended him this time and he mentioned the matter to their master.
Their master would surely punish them.
Thus, although they had been intimidated by Gu Changsheng this time, they could only endure it.
Daoist Randeng chuckled and said, "Young people are always hot-blooded."
Beside Gu Changsheng, Guang Chengzi shook his head and said, "Teacher Randeng, this is not hot-bloodedness. They were simply too rude and disrespectful toward Senior Brother Changsheng."
"Besides, there is nothing wrong with Senior Brother Changsheng disciplining us."
Daoist Randeng was speechless and sat down cross-legged.
Daoist Cihang, Juliusun, and the others followed closely behind him.
Gu Changsheng looked toward the void and saw countless golden lights transform into golden lotuses that filled the sky as they drifted down.
At the peak of the Sky Dome, auspicious clouds and radiant vapors seemed to be pushed aside by an enormous hand, revealing the endless Azure Nether.
Even Immortal Music resounded through the nine heavens.
Such a spectacle caused countless Primordial beings across billions upon billions of miles to prostrate themselves toward Kunlun Mountain.
It was as though a supreme mighty being was about to appear between heaven and earth.
At the Daoist grounds, all the disciples fell silent.
Before the Jade Void Palace, Primordial Heavenly Venerate had already appeared.
His Saint's Eyes gazed into the distance, as though he were waiting for someone to arrive.
Gu Changsheng's heart stirred, and he immediately realized that the other two of the Three Pure Ones might have arrived.
Among the Three Pure Ones, Saint Taiqing refined pills, Jade Pure One Yuanshi refined artifacts, and Tongtian excelled in formations.
After the Three Pure Ones became saints, each established his own sect.
As Gu Changsheng marveled, he raised his eyes and looked into the distance.
Amid the Immortal Music, two saintly figures could be seen riding green oxen, as though they had come from the end of the heavens.
The Daoist riding the Horned Green Ox had white hair and a white beard. His bearing was solemn, yet he also possessed a gentle, kindly aura.
The other Daoist had an overbearing countenance that inspired awe even when he was not angry.
In the void, heavenly flowers rained down, and golden lotuses surged from the earth.
"Daoist Brother Laozi, my younger brother Tongtian, ever since we established our sects, we have rarely met."
Sect Leader Tongtian rode forward on his green ox.
"Daoist Brother Yuanshi, I have come to trouble you today."
"Excellent!"
Primordial Heavenly Venerate smiled as he gazed at Saint Taiqing and Sect Leader Tongtian.
Gu Changsheng knew that the Three Pure Ones had originally been one entity. Because they had established sects and accepted disciples, they had not met for several hundred years.
Now that the Three Pure Ones had gathered, they were all quite delighted.
Their words were exceptionally cordial as well.
"Today, the three of us Three Pure Ones gather to discuss the Dao. At last, we meet again."
Saint Taiqing nodded slightly.
"Disciples pay respects to Martial Uncle Taiqing and Martial Uncle Tongtian!"
At the Daoist grounds, Gu Changsheng led the Chan Sect disciples in bowing toward Saint Taiqing and Sect Leader Tongtian, who rode green oxen in the Sky Dome.
Sect Leader Tongtian's Saint's Eyes fell upon the Chan Sect disciples.
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