"He is a Chan Sect disciple, yet his origins are extraordinary as well."
Especially when his gaze fell upon Gu Changsheng, he paused noticeably.
He nodded with a smile, approval evident on his face.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate pointed at Gu Changsheng and said, "This is my chief disciple, Gu Changsheng!"
Saint Taiqing smiled faintly.
"Junior Brother Yuanshi, the disciples under your tutelage all possess extraordinary origins. They will surely achieve great things in the future."
Saint Taiqing swept his gaze over them, and his Saint's Eyes paused briefly on Gu Changsheng as well.
But when he saw Daoist Randeng, he understood everything.
"Daoist Brother Taiqing overpraises us."
Primordial Heavenly Venerate smiled, a trace of pride flashing through his saintly eyes.
Under his careful guidance, the disciples of his Chan Sect would surely attain the realm of Grand Unity Golden Immortals in the future.
Even becoming quasi-saints was possible.
Yet Primordial Heavenly Venerate was not complacent. He smiled again and said, "I hear that Daoist Brother Taiqing has also taken a disciple."
Saint Taiqing stroked his beard and smiled.
"Xuandu, come over and pay respects to your Martial Uncle Yuanshi."
The young man named Xuandu respectfully bowed to Primordial Heavenly Venerate. "This disciple, Xuandu, pays respects to Martial Uncle Yuanshi."
Earlier, Xuandu had already paid respects to Tongtian.
"A human? Xuandu?"
Gu Changsheng's eyes were filled with surprise.
Xuandu had a reserved bearing, and his cultivation was not low.
Xuandu also cast an extra glance at the chief disciple of the Chan Sect.
Sect Leader Tongtian smiled faintly.
"My disciples are still on the way."
Primordial Heavenly Venerate's Saint's Eyes turned toward the distance.
He knew that the Interception Sect accepted all without discrimination.
How could the disciples Tongtian accepted compare to those he had taken in?
However, since this was the first gathering of the Three Pure Ones, Primordial Heavenly Venerate did not wish to dampen Tongtian's spirits.
"Junior Brother Tongtian, I am rather looking forward to it."
As his words fell, Five-Colored Divine Light swirled in the distance.
Several figures hurried over atop several auspicious clouds, their expressions anxious.
Gu Changsheng swept his gaze over them and saw that they were all handsome men with extraordinary origins.
"Disciples pay respects to Master and to the two Martial Uncles!"
After arriving, the several figures hurriedly bowed to the Three Pure Ones.
"Daoist Brother Yuanshi, these are my personal disciples."
Sect Leader Tongtian wore a rather proud expression.
Sect Leader Tongtian saw through the origins of these Interception Sect disciples at a glance.
His expression remained calm as he said, "Not bad."
Gu Changsheng could also hear the meaning behind his master's words.
Although these Interception Sect disciples were all Innate Beings and rare prehistoric creatures,
his master was quite repulsed by them.
It was merely because this was the Three Pure Ones' first meeting, and he could not bear to disappoint Sect Leader Tongtian.
Thus, he spoke those words.
Saint Taiqing nodded and smiled. "Not bad. They are all handsome, gifted, and blessed with heaven-defying origins!"
"Junior Brother Tongtian, your disciples will surely achieve great things in the future as well."
Sect Leader Tongtian smiled. "Two Daoist Brothers, today I have brought my eight great disciples."
"Good!"
Saint Taiqing smiled faintly.
"Daoist Brother Taiqing, my brother Tongtian, let us enter Jade Void Palace and have a talk!"
"Good!"
Sect Leader Tongtian and Saint Taiqing both nodded.
The Three Pure Ones entered Jade Void Palace together.
Watching the Three Pure Ones become saints, Ran Deng felt quite bitter inside.
Though he possessed the origins of an innate godfiend,
he was far inferior to the Three Pure Ones.
Thinking of how he had once been one of the Three Thousand Guests of Purple Cloud Palace,
Daoist Randeng felt rather unbalanced.
Within the dojo, Gu Changsheng walked over and cupped his hands to Xuandu. "Gu Changsheng of the Chan Sect greets Fellow Daoist Xuandu."
Xuandu sized Gu Changsheng up, then hurriedly returned the greeting. "Xuandu of the Human Sect greets Brother Changsheng."
He asked in astonishment, "Brother, are you also human?"
Gu Changsheng pretended to be surprised. "Fellow Daoist Xuandu, are you human as well?"
The two looked at each other, both revealing delighted expressions.
They immediately went to a corner of the dojo and sat down cross-legged.
After exchanging pleasantries, Xuandu learned why Gu Changsheng had come to Kunlun to take a master.
His brows furrowed tightly.
Xuandu stared at Gu Changsheng and softly asked, "Brother Changsheng, have you heard the rumors concerning humanity?"
Gu Changsheng looked bewildered and asked, "For the past several hundred years, I have been cultivating in the dojo and know nothing of them. May I ask, Fellow Daoist Xuandu, what rumors are these?"
"The calamity of extinction!"
The Three Sects Gather, Saint Taiqing Preaches the Dao!
The calamity of extinction?
Gu Changsheng's expression froze slightly, and he immediately thought of the demon race!
The Tushou Sword!
In the prehistoric world, demons ruled the heavens and witches ruled the earth. The two were mortal enemies who often fought, thus bringing about the Witch-Demon Tribulation.
The witches' true forms were fierce and brave, their physiques even stronger than those of the demon race, and demon power could not break them.
However, Demon Emperor Jun learned that human essence, blood, souls, and spirits could be used to refine a Dharma treasure capable of easily breaking the witches' true forms.
The Tushou Sword was refined by the demon race after slaughtering hundreds of millions of humans and using their essence, blood, souls, and spirits.
Gu Changsheng's heart trembled. He suddenly felt that his pride at entering the Golden Immortal realm after several hundred years was utterly ridiculous.
If humanity's great calamity truly descended, his Golden Immortal cultivation was simply far too weak.
He feared that even killing a great demon would be quite difficult.
Gu Changsheng frowned. As a human, he absolutely could not stand by and remain indifferent while humanity faced extinction.
Seeing this, Xuandu consoled him, saying, "Fellow Daoist Changsheng, you need not be too upset. In truth, Master also has a way to save them."
Gu Changsheng raised his eyes, a flash of delight appearing in them.
Saint Taiqing was the Sect Master of the Human Sect.
He would not simply watch humanity be exterminated without doing anything.
Even so, Gu Changsheng was deeply stirred within.
He had to quickly break the restrictions on his Dharma treasure and cultivate to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm as soon as possible.
In an instant, Gu Changsheng's aura underwent a tremendous change.
It was an incomparably resolute presence that moved Xuandu deeply.
Both were human. How could Xuandu not know what Gu Changsheng was thinking?
The Interception Sect disciples who were gathering nearby also turned their gazes toward Gu Changsheng in unison.
"Is that Martial Uncle Yuanshi's chief disciple? Though he has human origins, he has already entered the Golden Immortal realm. His comprehension is truly exceptional!"
Golden Spirit Holy Mother, beautiful in appearance and wearing a golden crown, could not help but glance at Gu Changsheng again.
Seeing that the Interception Sect disciples were looking in their direction as well,
Xuandu smiled and said, "Brother Changsheng, let me introduce you."
"Alright!"
Gu Changsheng gathered his thoughts and did not refuse.
Xuandu walked over to a man with a jade-like face, extraordinary looks, and a precious robe.
"Brother Changsheng, this is Martial Uncle Tongtian's chief disciple, Daoist Duobao."
Gu Changsheng looked him over, then cupped his hands and said, "This humble Daoist is Gu Changsheng. Greetings, Daoist Duobao."
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