Over the course of three thousand years, Xian Junyu had gained more than just Artifact Refining. During these several thousand years, the cultivation of the Interception Sect disciples had also broken through one after another.
The Four Personal Disciples and the two attendants had, with the System Bro's returns, also been pushed up to the late stage of the Grand Unity Heavenly Immortal realm.
"The three-thousand-year period of my Master's preaching is about to end. I absolutely can't be late!"
"Preaching by a Saint is an unparalleled opportunity. This time, the preaching will definitely push the Interception Sect disciples into the Golden Immortal realm. By then, I wonder what realm the System Bro will push my cultivation to. I'm really looking forward to it!"
Daring not to delay, Xian Junyu flew toward his Master's Daoist Sanctuary at full speed.
Before long, he arrived at the Daoist Sanctuary. He was not late, but he saw someone unexpected there.
This time, Tongtian's preaching was attended not only by the Interception Sect disciples, but also by Nan Ji, Yun Zhongzi, Guang Chengzi, and Chi Jingzi of the Chan Sect, as well as Xuandu of Renjiao. For the first time, the disciples of the Three Teachings had gathered together.
"Huh? Why are there so many people?"
After landing at the Preaching Ground, Xian Junyu looked at everyone with curiosity.
"Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother!!!!"
"Congratulations, Senior Disciple Brother, on advancing to the Taiyi Realm!"
When they saw him arrive, the disciples of the Three Teachings all greeted him. It was clear that Xian Junyu had some popularity and prestige among the Three Teachings.
Wuyun Xian and Jingu Xian Ma Sui also looked curiously at this Senior Disciple Brother they were meeting for the first time.
"There is no need for such courtesy, fellow junior disciples. But why have you all come today?" It was the first time the disciples of the Three Teachings had gathered, so Xian Junyu was also curious.
At this moment, Tongtian, who was sitting alone on the high platform, was quite pleased to see his eldest disciple return with a cultivation level that had broken through to the late stage of the Grand Unity Heavenly Immortal realm in three thousand years, approaching the Grand Unity Profound Immortal realm.
However, this brat had actually failed to pay his respects to his Master first thing. That was truly infuriating.
"Your First Senior Uncle specially discussed this with your Master and your Second Martial Uncle to promote communication among the Three Teachings. He arranged for each sect's disciples to attend the preaching."
"Since you've arrived, why aren't you coming over and taking your place?"
Tongtian's face was expressionless, and his tone was extremely unpleasant.
Seeing that the Saint was in a foul mood, the disciples of the Three Teachings all sat down, not daring to act recklessly in the slightest.
"Your disciple Xian Junyu pays respects to Master!"
Seeing that his Master's mood seemed poor, Xian Junyu stepped forward and gave a slight bow before sitting down on the cushion at the very front.
No one had been sitting there. It was obviously reserved for him, so he could forget about sneaking a nap.
After his eldest disciple had greeted him, Tongtian's mood improved somewhat. He looked at the disciples of the Three Teachings below and said,
"This preaching will last for three hundred years. Listen attentively and remember not to become distracted. How much you gain will depend entirely on yourselves!"
"Yes!!!"
After saying this, Tongtian formally began the three-hundred-year preaching.
The disciples of the Three Teachings sat separately. Xuandu of Renjiao was on the left, Nan Ji and the others of the Chan Sect were on the right, while the Interception Sect disciples were in the very middle.
After all, this was the Interception Sect's territory. They were the hosts, so there was nothing wrong with them taking the central seats.
At the very front were the Interception Sect's Four Personal Disciples, Duobao and the others. Behind them were the two attendants.
The seating was clearly arranged.
However, this had nothing to do with Xian Junyu. As for his Master's preaching, almost everything went in one ear and out the other this time. He was merely listening without comprehending.
With the System Bro around, comprehending the Dao was practically a waste of time. No matter how much he comprehended, it would not be as much as the System Bro returned to him. It was enough for his junior brothers and sisters to comprehend it.
During these three hundred years, he planned to properly digest the three thousand years of Artifact Refining knowledge and strive to master Artifact Refining completely.
And so, everyone began their own journeys of Dao comprehension.
Three hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.
"Awaken!"
With Tongtian's shout, the preaching came to an end.
For Nan Ji and the other disciples of the Three Teachings, their cultivation levels were currently low, so a Saint's preaching was extraordinarily precious. They all broke through one after another.
At the same time, the Golden Immortal Heavenly Tribulation arrived. This was a cultivator's first heavenly tribulation, and its might was not very great. Everyone passed through it without much difficulty.
"System Bro, don't return the cultivation yet. Can you wait until no one is around?" Xian Junyu hurriedly spoke after the tribulation, before the System could send him a notification.
There were not only Interception Sect disciples here, but also people from Renjiao and the Chan Sect. With his cultivation increasing so fiercely, it would inevitably attract attention.
Previously, with his Master and several Personal Disciples present, everyone had been trustworthy allies, so there had naturally been no need to worry too much. But today was different.
The fewer people who knew about his strange situation, the better.
Of course, that depended on whether the System Bro would listen to him.
[Beep! The return has been delayed!]
The System Bro was also very considerate. The moment Xian Junyu spoke, the return was delayed.
"Good. As expected of my System Bro—you're the best!"
Hearing that the System Bro had agreed to delay the return, Xian Junyu gave him a huge thumbs-up in his heart.
Fortunately, his System was not like those of certain transmigrators, rigid as a machine and arrogantly insufferable.
"Thank you, Martial Uncle, for the preaching!"
"Thank you, Master, for the preaching!"
After gaining something from the preaching, everyone rose and bowed to Tongtian in thanks. Xian Junyu did the same.
Although he had not absorbed a single word, he still could not neglect appearances.
"The preaching is over. Go back and digest your gains properly!"
"The next preaching will be in three thousand years, and Saint Yuqing will preach to you. When the time comes, you may come and listen!"
As he dismissed everyone, Tongtian also announced the time and place of the next preaching.
Indeed, the three brothers had decided to take turns preaching to the immortals of Mount Kunlun. Tongtian himself would go first, followed three thousand years later by his Second Brother Yuanshi, and six thousand years later by his Eldest Brother Laozi.
"Yes! This disciple takes his leave!"
After learning the location of the next preaching, the Renjiao and Chan Sect disciples cupped their hands and bowed before leaving.
The four Personal Disciples, Duobao and the others, gave Senior Disciple Brother Xian Junyu a somewhat puzzled look before also bowing and turning to leave.
Only Xian Junyu remained at the scene.
All the disciples had gained something, while Xian Junyu had shown no reaction. Tongtian was not surprised by this. How could Xian Junyu's habit of letting things go in one ear and out the other have escaped him?
With a slight calculation, he immediately knew what this fellow had been doing.
"Master, then this disciple will take his leave as well!"
After cupping his hands and bowing, Xian Junyu was just about to leave his Master's Daoist Sanctuary.
However, at that moment, Tongtian suddenly said,
"Looks like you made decent progress integrating the Jade Clarity Artifact Forging Technique over these three hundred years!"
As soon as he heard this, Xian Junyu froze. It seemed that the little trick he had been pulling had once again been discovered by his Saint Master. He looked up and saw his Master watching him with a half-smile.
That was a sinister smile—a smile hiding a blade...
It's over, it's over. I'm doomed this time!
He had been comprehending someone else's Artifact Forging Technique right in front of his Master during the preaching. His Master would definitely think that, in this disciple's eyes, his preaching was inferior to someone else's Artifact Forging Technique.
"Er... What Artifact Forging Technique? Master, what are you talking about? This disciple doesn't understand..."
Xian Junyu asked with a puzzled expression.
Now, to take fewer blows, he could only shamelessly pretend to be stupid. He absolutely could not admit to such a thing, even if he had to play dumb.
Whoever admits it is an idiot!
"Heh heh. Do you really not understand, or are you pretending not to understand even though you do?"
"Xian Junyu, Xian Junyu... Your Master really has to look at you in a new light. You can lie without even blushing or your heart skipping a beat. Truly impressive!"
Tongtian still wore that half-smiling expression.
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