"Greetings, Master."
Cangyuan performed a disciple's salute to Sect Master Tongtian, who reclined atop a cloud bed.
Sect Master Tongtian's saintly eyes were profound. He looked at Cangyuan with a faintly amused smile. "Not bad. I see that your origin is vast, and your innate foundation has risen to the High-grade Innate Divine Being level. Proceed steadily, and attaining the level of Great Supernatural Beings like Styx and Zhenyuanzi will not be a problem."
"When that time comes, you shall be the Vice Sect Master of Jie Sect."
Innate Divine Beings also differed in rank.
The very highest were figures such as Hongjun, Rahu, Qiankun, Yin Yang, and the progenitors of the Three Innate Races.
Their innate foundations were all those of top-grade Innate Divine Beings.
Among the next generation of Innate Divine Beings, only the Three Pure Ones possessed innate foundations at the level of top-grade Innate Divine Beings.
Figures such as Jieyin, Zhunti, Nuwa, Fuxi, Dijun Taiyi, Styx, and Zhenyuanzi all had the innate foundations of High-grade Innate Divine Beings.
Now that Cangyuan's innate foundation was on par with those long-famous Great Supernatural Beings, and with a Saint protecting him, reaching their heights in the future was practically certain.
Cangyuan came to a realization.
So Master had long known of his plans.
Cangyuan bowed deeply once more. "This disciple thanks Master for bestowing upon me an opportunity to attain the Dao."
"Mm." Sect Master Tongtian said calmly, "Tell me why you have come."
Cangyuan nodded and released the World Purifying White Lotus from the Cangyuan Realm.
Sect Master Tongtian slightly raised his brows, surprise appearing in his eyes. "The Twelve-Petal World Purifying White Lotus, which has never manifested in the Prehistoric World?!"
As everyone knew, there were five Innate lotus platforms in total.
Four of them had already appeared in the world.
The twenty-four-petal Creation Green Lotus had been destroyed beneath the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation.
It had transformed into three Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures, which had fallen into the hands of the Three Pure Ones.
The Karma Red Lotus was in Old Ancestor Styx's possession.
It was the treasure that Suppressed Destiny for the Asura Teach.
The Merit Golden Lotus was in the hands of the Western Teach.
The World Destroying Black Lotus had once appeared in Demon Ancestor Luohu's hands, then vanished without a trace after he transformed into the Heavenly Demon Realm.
All four lotus platforms had appeared in the world.
Only the World Purifying White Lotus had remained nowhere to be found.
Sect Master Tongtian had not expected that this final lotus platform would end up in the hands of his disciple.
"Master, Jie Sect needs an item to Suppress Destiny. I believe this Twelve-Petal World Purifying White Lotus is perfectly suited for the role."
Sect Master Tongtian looked at Cangyuan with an odd expression. "Are you truly willing to offer this Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure to me?"
Sect Master Tongtian knew that the Twelve-Petal World Purifying White Lotus could Suppress Destiny for a sect, but he had never intended to ask his disciple for it.
Tongtian had his own pride. What sort of master took his disciple's possessions?
As for a treasure to Suppress Destiny...
Sect Master Tongtian already had a choice in mind.
It was Eastern Emperor Tai Yi's Innate Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bell!
Once the Heavenly Court fell and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi perished, Tongtian would seize the Chaos Bell with absolute strength!
At that time, Jie Sect would have a treasure to Suppress Destiny.
Still, Cangyuan's willingness to offer it voluntarily was beyond his expectations.
Cangyuan's expression turned solemn and earnest as he spoke righteously. "Jie Sect is our home. Its protection depends on everyone."
"As a Jie Sect disciple, I should contribute to Jie Sect."
"Enough, enough." Sect Master Tongtian laughed. "State your purpose."
Cangyuan gave an awkward laugh. "As expected, nothing can be hidden from Master."
Cangyuan took out another twelve lotus platforms.
They were all World Purifying White Lotuses.
Although their auras were only at the level of Low-grade Houtian Spiritual Treasures, they were indeed World Purifying White Lotuses.
Cangyuan slowly explained, "Master, the situation is actually like this..."
Cangyuan explained the circumstances to Sect Master Tongtian.
Sect Master Tongtian's expression was strange. "You actually came up with such a way to circumvent the restrictions of the Heavenly Dao."
"Still, while this method may work, it cannot be applied to every Spiritual Treasure or spiritual root."
The method Cangyuan and the World Purifying White Lotus had devised could not be used on every Spiritual Treasure or spiritual root.
After all, not every Spiritual Treasure or spiritual root was like Cangyuan, possessing thirty-six Spiritual Treasures of the same origin that could devour one another to strengthen their origins and elevate their innate foundations.
Nor were they like the World Purifying White Lotus, which could cultivate its own lotus seeds into Spiritual Treasures sharing its root and origin, then transplant consciousness into them and devour them to strengthen its origin.
"I ask Master to act and transfer Xiao Bai's consciousness into this Houtian Spiritual Treasure, then place Houtian Restrictions upon it."
Cangyuan bowed deeply.
"Very well."
Sect Master Tongtian did not deliberate for long.
He directly agreed to Cangyuan's request.
"I will not take your Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure for nothing."
Two spiritual lights suddenly appeared within Biyou Palace.
A small hammer wreathed in violet lightning flew from Sect Master Tongtian's sleeve.
It hovered before Cangyuan.
The other spiritual light came from Sect Master Tongtian's neck.
An accessory flew over. It resembled a longevity lock, its body golden in color, with mysterious Heavenly Dao inscriptions engraved on both sides. Three white jade chains hung beneath it.
These were the two renowned Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures.
The Purple Lightning Hammer and the Heart Piercing Lock!
Both were offensive Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures.
"I will exchange these two Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures for yours."
A treasure capable of Suppressing Destiny was simply too rare.
And rarity meant value.
Especially for Jie Sect, which was desperately short of a treasure to Suppress Destiny.
It was only reasonable for Sect Master Tongtian to trade two Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures for a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure capable of Suppressing Destiny.
Although Sect Master Tongtian was confident he could seize the Chaos Bell before all the Saints, what if something went wrong?
To guard against the unexpected, Sect Master Tongtian decided to exchange for Cangyuan's World Purifying White Lotus.
Even if an accident prevented him from obtaining the Chaos Bell, Jie Sect could still use the World Purifying White Lotus to Suppress Destiny.
Though the World Purifying White Lotus was less effective at Suppressing Destiny than the Chaos Bell, it was still ten thousand times stronger than the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords.
Cangyuan had not expected Sect Master Tongtian to be so generous.
He was trading two Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures for Cangyuan's flawed Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure.
This master of his had not been acknowledged for nothing.
"Thank you, Master."
Cangyuan did not refuse.
He knew that with Sect Master Tongtian's straightforward nature, he disliked such formalities.
So he gladly accepted.
Sect Master Tongtian looked at the World Purifying White Lotus radiating pure white light and smiled. "If this World Purifying White Lotus can truly undergo Form Transformation, I will accept her as my Fifth Personal Disciple."
"Thank you, Master."
"Wait..."
Cangyuan suddenly thought of a problem.
If Xiao Bai became a Personal Disciple, would he not have to call her Senior Sister?
"Go."
"Leave these... World Purifying White Lotuses behind."
Sect Master Tongtian had never imagined that one day, he would use "these" to describe the quantity of World Purifying White Lotuses.
"Yes."
Cangyuan left Biyou Palace.
"Ding! The host has completed the selection mission. Reward: 100 strands of Innate Undying Spiritual Light!"
Walking outside Biyou Palace, Cangyuan wore a warm, contented smile.
He had obtained one hundred strands of Innate Undying Spiritual Light.
Once Master transferred Xiao Bai's consciousness into the Small World Purifying White Lotuses and placed Houtian Restrictions on the twelve Small World Purifying White Lotuses, he could infuse them with Innate Undying Spiritual Light and achieve Houtian Returning to Innate.
"I'll go see how Senior Sister Yunxiao and Brother Gongming are doing, then enter secluded cultivation to refine the Purple Lightning Hammer and Heart Piercing Lock."
Cangyuan had originally planned to head out and gather the scattered Sea Calming Pearls.
There were still eleven outside.
But the Witch and Demon races were currently fighting fiercely, and the Primordial Land was far from peaceful, so Cangyuan abandoned that idea.
He would wait until the War of the Witches and Demons reached a ceasefire before venturing into the Primordial Land again.
After asking several Jie Sect disciples, Cangyuan learned the locations of the Three Xiao's and Zhao Gongming's Dojos.
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