Jie Sect Disciple, Quasi-Saint Randeng

Finally, the formation's mist churned ahead, and the first person to pass the trial appeared.

"This humble Daoist Randeng greets young friend Li!"

Seeing the thin-faced elder with drooping earlobes, hair tied in two buns, wearing a Daoist robe of Qian and Kun colors, exuding an immortal aura, Li Yunjing, though disdainful internally, quickly stood up and said enthusiastically, "So it's Senior Randeng who has arrived. Li Yunjing, a disciple of the Jie Sect, pays his respects to Senior!"

"Heh heh! Young friend Li, there's no need for such formality. We are already acquainted, are we not? From now on, as fellow disciples of the Xuanmen, we can consider ourselves fellow sect members?"

"You are too kind, Senior. You are a Quasi-Saint expert, one of the three thousand Zixiao Guests. You are all my seniors. Furthermore, when my two Uncle-Masters and my Teacher attained enlightenment, you came to Mount Kunlun to listen to the Dao and even bestowed upon me some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. I naturally remember that kindness," Li Yunjing said with a smile.

"Haha! Young friend Li is too polite!" Randeng shook his head and chuckled lightly, then asked, "Young friend Li is a disciple of the Jie Sect, why are you here..."

"Uncle-Master Primordial saw that I had nothing to do and asked me to receive the disciples who pass the trial here," Li Yunjing explained. He then added, "Senior Randeng, would you wait here for a moment? Once everyone has gathered, I will lead everyone into the 'Three Pure Ones Palace' to pay respects to the Saint?"

"Alright! Since all matters here are under the full authority of Daoist Li, this old Daoist will naturally follow your arrangements." Randeng continued to smile amiably, showing none of the imposing demeanor of a distinguished Zixiao Guest, as if he, like Li Yunjing, had truly become a third-generation disciple of the Xuanmen.

Li Yunjing did not become overly friendly with this person. He was the future Vice Sect Master of the Chan Sect, and Uncle-Master Primordial had elevated his generational status. If he treated Randeng as an equal now, he would only face awkwardness later. Why bother?

In the following decades, within the grand formation set up by Primordial Heavenly Venerate, two more individuals appeared. Old Immortal Nanji and Yunzhongzi, both Grand Unity Golden Immortal experts, had also joined the Chan Sect. These two were veteran experts in the Primordial Desolation, their status no less than that of the Witch Clan's Great Witches or the Demon Race's Demon Gods. Upon seeing them, Li Yunjing became much more enthusiastic.

After some conversation, they became somewhat acquainted. Like Randeng, these two were curious why a disciple of the Jie Sect was acting as a guide for their Chan Sect disciples.

However, being newcomers, and facing an "old hand" like Li Yunjing, they obediently followed his arrangements, waiting outside the formation for others to arrive.

Another few decades passed, and Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, True Person Jade Cauldron, True Person Taiyi, True Person Yellow Dragon, Manjusri Dharma Heavenly Lord, True Person Samantabhadra, Daoist Cihang, Grand Master Lingbao, Juliusun, Heavenly Lord Daoxing, and True Lord Qingxu Morality – these twelve individuals appeared.

These individuals did not yet have their posthumous titles. Li Yunjing only knew that these twelve were the twelve direct disciples of the Chan Sect, the renowned Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect in the future Three Realms.

Compared to Randeng, Old Immortal Nanji, and Yunzhongzi, these individuals had far less cultivation. They were all minor figures at the Heavenly Immortal realm. Upon learning that Li Yunjing was their guide and also a powerful Grand Unity Golden Immortal, they all stepped forward to pay their respects, calling him "Senior Brother" one after another. This made Li Yunjing inwardly smug, knowing that in the future, when these fellows became successful, they wouldn't be so easy to talk to.

In the future, if Li Yunjing wanted to discuss anything with them, they likely wouldn't agree without a fight.

After these twelve appeared, the grand formation set up by Primordial Heavenly Venerate suddenly dispersed, revealing the entire mountain range. There were no other living beings present, clearly indicating that Li Yunjing was with the entire second generation of the Chan Sect.

"Alright! Everyone follow me to the 'Three Pure Ones Palace' to pay respects to the Saint."

When Li Yunjing mentioned the Saint, his expression became solemn, devoid of the amiable Senior Brother demeanor from before. Seeing everyone's solemn expressions, he nodded with satisfaction, turned with an air of authority, and led the fifteen people of the Chan Sect towards the 'Three Pure Ones Palace' on the mountaintop.

Li Yunjing had emulated Uncle-Master Primordial's demeanor quite closely.

They proceeded in silence. Due to Li Yunjing's mischievous intent, everyone maintained a serious expression as they respectfully ascended to the peak of Mount Kunlun.

Mount Kunlun, as the second most sacred mountain in the Primordial Desolation, was grand and majestic. Along the way, under Li Yunjing's leadership, Randeng, Yunzhongzi, and Old Immortal Nanji fared better. The other Heavenly Immortal-level youngsters, however, suffered greatly. Every gust of cold wind in the mountains let out a "woo woo woo" sound, like a sharp blade cutting through flesh and blood.

However, they were all determined individuals, gritting their teeth and walking upwards step by step without a single complaint. After observing them secretly, Li Yunjing was also full of admiration. The Twelve Golden Immortals were indeed the favored disciples of Primordial Heavenly Venerate; it was no wonder they would all achieve great things in the future.

Finally, after overcoming hardships, the group, led by Li Yunjing, reached the mountaintop. Before their eyes stood a magnificent Daoist palace, resplendent with gold and jade, with several colossal dragon-entwined pillars supporting the dome like pillars of heaven and earth.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth transformed into colorful auspicious clouds swirling around the grand hall. The light of the sun, moon, and stars shone down from the dome, converted into a powerful yet gentle innate stellar energy that flowed throughout the hall.

"This is the 'Three Pure Ones Palace,' the abode of the Saint. You shall wait here for a moment; I will be right back."

Turning back to give instructions, Li Yunjing stepped into the 'Jade Pure Palace' and paid his respects to Primordial Heavenly Venerate, recounting the details of the trial. Even though the Saint could perceive heavenly secrets and see everything, Li Yunjing still reported the situation to Primordial Heavenly Venerate in great detail.

"Hmm! Very good! Yunjing, you may return!" Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded, very satisfied with Li Yunjing's meticulous approach to his work.

"Yes! Your disciple takes his leave!"

After bowing, Li Yunjing retreated from Primordial Heavenly Venerate's palace, preparing to visit the 'Upper Pure Palace' to see how many disciples his teacher had accepted.

He estimated that a "ten thousand immortals paying court" might not be possible, but given the caliber of disciples from this recruitment, accepting a few hundred would likely be within Sect Master Tongtian's style.

Without leaving the main gate of the 'Three Pure Ones Palace,' Uncle-Master Primordial would naturally make arrangements for the Chan Sect disciples, so there was no need for him to personally escort them in. Turning right, he quickly returned to the 'Upper Pure Palace.'

As expected, because Li Yunjing had deliberately caused some trouble for the Chan Sect members, the trial under Sect Master Tongtian had also concluded, with a total of three hundred new disciples joining the sect.

Wuyunxian, Jingu Xian, Piluxian, Qiushouxian, Lingyaxian, Jinguangxian, Chang'er Dingguang Xian, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, Bixiao, Fairy Caiyun, Zhao Gongming, and others – these famous Jie Sect immortals of later generations all appeared in the grand hall.

Upon arriving at the 'Upper Pure Palace,' Li Yunjing first paid his respects to Sect Master Tongtian and explained the matter entrusted to him by Uncle-Master Primordial. Sect Master Tongtian waved it off dismissively, stating that since the Three Pure Ones were one family, his disciple acting for his second brother was the same as acting for him.