"Could he truly fuse the Dao Rhymes of the Three Pure Ones into a tiny jade talisman... Even with a thousand methods at my disposal, this humble daoist could never reproduce something so naturally perfect!" Primordial Lord of Heaven sighed inwardly. He knew well that the three streams of pure qi restrained and complemented one another, balanced in attack and defense. Without immense wisdom and unwavering resolve, it could not be done. It was indeed a rare life-saving treasure in all the world.
Laozi merely nodded without speaking. Jieyin and Zhunti stared at the jade talisman with burning gazes, flames practically leaping in their eyes—once they returned, they would surely have to make an imitation as well. Even if it only resembled the form and lacked the spirit, at least it would look respectable on the surface.
Laozi was wholly unaware of their thoughts. After examining it briefly, Primordial Lord of Heaven summoned Immortal Official Nanji and ordered him to swiftly call every Disciple of Jade Void here. The Immortal Official accepted the command and departed. In but a moment, immortal shadows stirred within and outside the reed canopy. The disciples arranged themselves in orderly ranks, bowed their heads, and stood solemnly, respectfully awaiting the Saint's decree.
"At noon today, you shall accompany us four Sages to the 'Myriad Immortals and Myriad Demons Formation.' Peril lies at every turn on this journey. You are all within the Immortal Calamity, and fortune and misfortune are impossible to predict—yet disaster and blessing lean upon one another, and hidden mechanisms lie within tribulation. Just now, I calculated the innate changes. If you can pass this trial safely, not only will the calamity be entirely dispelled, but your Dao foundations will also be tempered like gold. Thereafter, your cultivation will encounter no further obstruction,