The Heavenly Emperor Invites the Saints—Why Should We Give Him Face? The First Disciples of the Three Sects Seek to Visit the Heavenly Court!

The Three Purities' teachings had come to an end.

After listening to the Dao Lecture, Lin Zhu gained an insight and broke through on the spot, stepping into the Golden Immortal realm.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du, standing nearby, both looked at Lin Zhu with utter disbelief.

They had also gained much insight and benefited greatly from the Three Purities' teachings.

Yet Lin Zhu had gained the most.

After a single moment of enlightenment, he had entered the Golden Immortal realm.

Such comprehension was likely far beyond their reach.

Guang Chengzi in particular had always been arrogant, believing himself inferior to no one.

But before Lin Zhu, he had no choice but to concede.

A trace of approval appeared on Tongtian Sect Leader's face.

This Senior Disciple not only possessed profound fortune, but also astonishing comprehension.

On his previous journey abroad, he had obtained a Supreme Treasure like the Primordial Measuring Heaven Ruler. His cultivation had advanced greatly, and his harvest had been substantial.

Now, he had displayed such astounding comprehension once more.

If he cultivated diligently, he might one day attain the Dao Fruit and ascend to an even higher realm!

Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun, standing nearby, revealed looks of amazement before becoming deeply envious of Tongtian Sect Leader.

Tongtian Sect Leader had truly accepted an excellent disciple!

With such startling comprehension, his future growth would surely be incomparably swift.

Xuan Du and Guang Chengzi were likely far inferior to him.

Yuanshi Tianzun stroked his chin. He had always valued origins and aptitude when accepting disciples, and after searching for countless years, he had finally found such a promising talent as Guang Chengzi.

He had believed Guang Chengzi's aptitude to be exceptional, that he would surely stand above the rest among his disciples in the future.

He had never expected him to still fall short of Lin Zhu.

"Did Tongtian step in dog shit?"

"To think he actually picked up such a fine seedling as Lin Zhu!"

"Lin Zhu's origins aren't any greater than Guang Chengzi's, yet he possesses such comprehension..."

"Could comprehension have nothing to do with one's origins?" Yuanshi Tianzun fell into deep thought.

At this moment, having broken through to the Golden Immortal realm, Lin Zhu felt the surging mana within his body and slowly opened his eyes.

Only then did he realize that everyone, including the Three Saints, was looking at him.

"Lin Zhu, congratulations!"

"To enter the Golden Immortal realm in such a short time after a moment of enlightenment—your comprehension is truly astounding!" Tongtian Sect Leader exclaimed.

Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun also nodded slightly, acknowledging Tongtian Sect Leader's words.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du, meanwhile, were filled with admiration.

Just then, a voice rang out from beyond the mountain. "Nine Infants, a minor demon of the Heavenly Court, pays his respects to the Grand Purity Saint, the Jade Purity Saint, and the Upper Purity Saint!"

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones exchanged glances, all showing surprise.

"What is the Heavenly Court doing here at Kunlun Mountain?" Tongtian Sect Leader asked curiously.

Yuanshi Tianzun stroked the beard on his chin. "Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi hold themselves in excessively high regard and are full of arrogance. Since they have sent an envoy to Kunlun Mountain, there is no need for us to give them face. We can simply drive Nine Infants back."

Taishang Laojun shook his head. "He is an envoy of the Heavenly Court after all. There is no harm in asking what he has come for."

Hearing Taishang Laojun say this, Yuanshi Tianzun said no more.

Then Yuanshi Tianzun transmitted his voice. "Come here!"

The next moment—

A colossal demon beast swam through the void, its Demonic Energy surging violently and sweeping heaven and earth!

It possessed nine heads, its eyes gleaming with boundless savagery!

It was Nine Infants, one of the many demon gods of the Heavenly Court!

Yet upon arriving before the Three Saints, Nine Infants immediately restrained all of his vicious aura and Demonic Energy, becoming obedient beyond belief.

The sight left Lin Zhu and the other two clicking their tongues in wonder.

Still, it was hardly surprising!

After all, the Three Saints were seated before him.

But the moment Nine Infants opened his mouth, his true nature was exposed. "Greetings, Three Saints!"

"By order of the Heavenly Emperor!"

"The Heavenly Court has only recently been established and will hold a Heavenly Court Ceremony a thousand years from now. I have been specially sent to respectfully invite the Three Saints to attend as honored guests."

Hearing this, Taishang Laojun nodded. "We understand."

"Return."

Nine Infants did not dare say more or linger. Leaving Kunlun Mountain, he swiftly departed.

"What do you two junior brothers think of this matter?" After watching Nine Infants leave, Taishang Laojun turned his gaze toward Tongtian Sect Leader and Yuanshi Tianzun.

After pondering for a moment, Yuanshi Tianzun said, "It seems Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi established the Heavenly Court to proclaim their status and majesty!"

"We will not go."

Tongtian Sect Leader nodded as well. "Indeed. We are Saints of the Heavenly Dao. How can we lower ourselves to visit that so-called Heavenly Court?"

Taishang Laojun said, "That may be true, but they have come to invite us and have not breached etiquette. If we refuse to go, it may seem beneath us."

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "We are supreme Saints. If we go, it is Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun's honor. If we do not, could they possibly dare blame us?"

As he watched the Three Saints argue, Lin Zhu's thoughts began to stir.

The Heavenly Court Ceremony would surely gather all immortals, with countless powerful figures from the Primordial Wilderness in attendance.

Going would allow him to broaden his horizons.

Lin Zhu was not the only one; Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du also longed to attend the Heavenly Court Ceremony.

Lin Zhu stepped forward. "Master, two martial uncles, how about allowing your disciples to go? It would also broaden our experience."

Seeing this, Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du also expressed their willingness to go.

The Three Pure Ones exchanged glances, feeling that it would be good to let their disciples go and gain experience.

Taishang Laojun nodded. "Very well. Having the three of you go is not a bad solution."

"Since that is the case, why not travel together?"

Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Sect Leader nodded slightly as well.

Sending their disciples would be a fine way for them to gain experience.

Thus, the Three Pure Ones all agreed.

Tongtian Sect Leader said, "When the three of you go, you must not tarnish the dignity of the Saints' disciples. At the same time, do not recklessly create Karmic Bonds and incur Karmic Force. Be cautious."

Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun then instructed the three on matters that required attention along the way.

Only then did Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du take their leave.

Having only recently entered the Saint realm, the Three Pure Ones remained together to exchange their insights into sainthood and improve their cultivation.

"Junior brothers, let us make some preparations before heading to the Heavenly Court."

"There is still some time. Once we are ready, how about we set out and travel through the Primordial Wilderness along the way, seeking opportunities?" After leaving Taishang Laojun's Daoist grounds, Lin Zhu spoke.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du both nodded.

Returning to his place of cultivation, Lin Zhu adjusted his breathing and inspected his many magical treasures.

Before long, Lin Zhu had finished preparing and went to find Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du.

However, he found that his two junior brothers were already waiting atop Qilin Cliff.

When Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du saw Lin Zhu appear, they immediately came forward. "Greetings, Senior Brother."

Lin Zhu nodded slightly. "Let's go. We will first descend Kunlun Mountain and head toward the Heavenly Court, seeking opportunities along the way."

Xuan Du and Guang Chengzi readily agreed.

The three then left Kunlun Mountain and entered the Primordial World.

They were not in a hurry to travel, admiring the scenery along the way and stopping whenever they wished. It was a carefree journey.

Now that Lin Zhu was already in the Golden Immortal realm, Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du both regarded him as their leader and followed his arrangements, exchanging cultivation insights along the road.

Lin Zhu explained the mysteries of the Golden Immortal realm, leaving his two junior brothers immensely grateful and even more respectful toward him.

Guang Chengzi in particular had originally been proud and unwilling to submit to anyone.

After Lin Zhu had taught him a lesson last time, he had developed a measure of awe toward Lin Zhu.

Then, during the Three Saints' Dao Lecture, Lin Zhu had displayed extraordinary talent, making Guang Chengzi admire him even more.

Throughout the journey, the two treated Lin Zhu as their leader and followed his instructions.

One day, the three arrived amid a range of mountains.

The mountains stretched for a hundred thousand li, grand and magnificent beyond compare.

The scenery among the peaks was like a painting, beautiful beyond description.

The three could not help lingering among the mountains for several days.

"Eh!"

When the three arrived beside a cascading waterfall, Lin Zhu sensed a mysterious fluctuation coming from behind it and cried out in surprise.