This is an innate divine ability evolved by the Golden-Winged Roc. As a "wild monster" without any legacy, it was quite envious of Li Yunjing's astonishing divine abilities.
"Rumble!"
Outside the valley, the sky and earth cracked, sand and stones flew, and the scene was devastated, as if an earthquake had occurred.
The two Mystic Immortal experts had been bombarding the valley for a full half hour, channeling their magic power. However, the restriction outside the valley remained completely unmoved. Both men were disheartened and stopped to recuperate.
"Don't bother! Even if there's an Innate Spiritual Treasure in the valley, it's not meant for us!" Li Yunjing sighed. In the era of the Lich-Demon War, they, mere ants at the Mystic Immortal level, knew that there must be an unparalleled legacy in this valley, yet they couldn't get in.
"Alas! Bad luck! It seems we'll have to wait until we cultivate to Golden Immortal and try our luck again!" The Golden-Winged Roc transformed back into human form and came to Li Yunjing's side, sighing regretfully.
Just as Li Yunjing and the Golden-Winged Roc were helpless against the restriction outside the valley, three auspicious clouds drifted into the sky. Three Daoists exuded pressure that encompassed heaven and earth. Before they even approached the valley, Li Yunjing and the Golden-Winged Roc felt as if they could barely breathe.
"Grand Unity Golden Immortal! True Grand Unity Golden Immortals!"
Li Yunjing exclaimed inwardly. With the legacy of the Demon God of Destruction, he was naturally knowledgeable. These three Daoists displayed the "Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown" above their heads, with heavenly flowers scattering down, truly masters of the Xuanmen.
Their heads were covered by a nine-colored lotus canopy, and they stood upon seven-colored auspicious clouds.
They possessed the "Immortality of Ten Thousand Calamities" and immeasurable longevity.
With vast divine abilities and infinite magic power, they could subdue demons and vanquish devils, summon wind and rain, and move mountains and overturn seas. Grand Unity Golden Immortals were the ultimate goal for ordinary immortals and gods. As for proving the Dao, that was something for the Innate Great Divine Ability Users to consider.
Now, three Grand Unity Golden Immortals, advancing and retreating together, had appeared. They must be the Three Pure Ones of the Xuanmen: Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Tongtian Jiaozhu.
The old Daoist in the center of the auspicious clouds was tall, with a long beard and white hair, a kind and benevolent smile, wearing a Daoist robe and crown. He held a staff, and his eyes were deep with wisdom, understanding the Heavenly Dao, as if he held the secrets to the life and death of all things.
The middle-aged Daoist to the old man's left had thick eyebrows that exuded authority even without anger. He wore a white Daoist robe and a purple crown, holding a jade Ruyi scepter. His face was stern, like the master of all things, the leader of all gods.
The young man in the cyan Daoist robe on the far right had sword-like eyebrows that reached his temples, a face full of heroic spirit, and long hair cascading over his shoulders. His expression was solemn, and he held a precious sword, exuding a sharp and imposing aura.
Upon seeing the three Xuanmen supreme beings descend from the clouds, Li Yunjing grabbed the Golden-Winged Roc, bowed deeply, and shouted, "Li Yunjing, a rogue cultivator from Mount Wuyi, pays his respects to the three immortal masters! This is the 'Enlightenment Spirit Tea' that this humble disciple has treasured. Having the honor of seeing your esteemed faces today, I offer it to you!"
As he spoke, Li Yunjing took out three exquisite wooden boxes and held them high above his head, his expression extremely respectful.
These three boxes were no ordinary containers. Li Yunjing had obtained them from the "Five Elements Fruit Tree" and personally refined them using a portion of its branches. In later generations, these would be treasures that countless cultivators would fight tooth and nail for.
Even in this era, these three boxes were not without value. This showed how long Li Yunjing had planned and how much effort he had put in to achieve this moment, all to earn a slight smile from the three leaders of the Xuanmen.
"Oh? You little cultivator recognize us?" Tongtian revealed a playful expression. The Three Pure Ones resided on Mount Kunlun, millions of miles away from Mount Buzhou. They never expected a mere Mystic Immortal to seem to know their origins.
"Replying to the immortal master! This humble disciple naturally recognizes the three immortal masters. Although I have never met you, I have long heard of your great names. I know that you are disciples of Dao Ancestor Hongjun and will surely prove the Dao to become Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortals, supreme beings of the Xuanmen!" Li Yunjing continued to speak loudly, holding the boxes high in his hands.
"You have some insight!" Yuanshi, who rarely smiled, nodded approvingly. A barely perceptible smile touched the corner of his lips.
"Li Yunjing, you offer the spirit tea, do you have something you wish to ask?" Taishang Laojun, seeing Li Yunjing's respectful demeanor, asked a rare question.
"This disciple merely admires the three immortal venerables and wishes to serve before them. I have no other requests!" Li Yunjing replied.
"Hahaha! You little fellow, you are quite clever!" Yuanshi laughed heartily and turned to Tongtian, "Third Brother, you already have four disciples. This one was born from Chaos Qi, so he can be considered an innate spirit with good potential. Why don't you take him as your disciple?"
Before Tongtian Jiaozhu could reply, Li Yunjing knelt down with a thump and said loudly, "Thank you, First Uncle-Master and Second Uncle-Master, for taking me in! This disciple pays his respects to his Master! I wish First Uncle-Master, Second Uncle-Master, and Master early attainment of the Dao, eternal indestructibility, and boundless longevity!"
At this moment, Li Yunjing did not forget to pull the Golden-Winged Roc along. The Golden-Winged Roc, not understanding what was happening, followed Li Yunjing and began kowtowing repeatedly.
To be accepted as a disciple by the Three Pure Ones, Li Yunjing spared no effort in sincerity. He dispersed his magic power and repeatedly slammed his head against the ground. In a short while, the ground in front of him was stained red.
"Good! From now on, you shall be my disciple, my fifth true disciple. Since you were formed from Chaos Qi, you shall be named Chaos Child!" Tongtian said with satisfaction. This disciple was sensible and sincere, knowing what a great opportunity it was in the Primordial Era to become a disciple of the Three Pure Ones.
"I implore the esteemed immortal to accept this humble demon. This humble demon is also willing to serve by your side." The Golden-Winged Roc, who had been in a daze, finally reacted. Li Yunjing was truly looking out for him!
"Alright! Since you have this opportunity, I will accept you into my sect. You shall be called Winged Immortal from now on!" Tongtian did not pay much attention to this little demon and did not refuse, casually agreeing. However, Li Yunjing could hear the difference; he was Tongtian's fifth true disciple, while Winged Immortal was not even mentioned, clearly not a direct disciple of the Xuanmen.
Winged Immortal?
Does this darn bird actually have a background? Does he really have the bloodline of the Golden-Winged Great Peng?
This unlucky fellow didn't have a good end during the Investiture of the Gods. If I can, I must save his life.
At this moment, having joined the sect, Li Wutian stepped forward and respectfully presented the disciple-greeting gifts he had prepared to the Three Pure Ones.
This time, the three Xuanmen leaders accepted the "Enlightenment Spirit Tea." Upon opening the boxes, they showed a hint of surprise. This Li Yunjing is quite something! He actually possesses an Innate Spiritual Root.
"First Uncle-Master, Second Uncle-Master, Master, this 'Enlightenment Spirit Tea' only bears fruit every three thousand years. Every three thousand years, this disciple will offer the latest 'Enlightenment Spirit Tea' to you three masters," Li Yunjing said quickly, noticing their surprise.
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