Heavenly Court Ceremony, Beneath Saints All Are Straw Dogs, Honoring the Three Pure Ones' Disciples!

Heavenly Court Ceremony, Beneath Saints All Are Straw Dogs, Honoring the Three Pure Ones' Disciples!

By a twist of fate, Lin Zhu and his two fellow disciples arrived at the Witch Tribe and became acquainted with Jiu Li.

Afterward, they drank tea and debated the Dao, enjoying themselves immensely.

However, the Witch Race cultivated body-refining methods, tempering their flesh to make their bodies incomparably powerful.

Xuan Du and Guang Chengzi, on the other hand, cultivated the immortal Dao. Though they were interested in body-refining methods, they gained very little from them.

Lin Zhu, by contrast, had comprehended the Grand Void Body Refining Method after being pressured by the profound yellow aura, and he possessed considerable insight into body refinement.

Thus, during their Dao Debate, it was mostly Lin Zhu and Jiu Li who spoke.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du could barely get a word in.

Jiu Li had not expected Lin Zhu to possess such profound insight into body refinement. Many of his explanations gave Jiu Li a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

Lin Zhu was also quite interested in the Witch Race's body-refining methods.

After all, the Witch Race's body-refining methods had been refined by the Ancestral Witches and Great Witches, making them exceptionally formidable.

After hearing some of Jiu Li's insights, Lin Zhu also gained a great deal.

Their stay lasted a full three months.

Over those three months, Lin Zhu and Jiu Li got along exceedingly well and developed a sense of mutual admiration.

Based on Jiu Li's understanding, Lin Zhu refined his own body-refining method and gained a deeper comprehension of body refinement.

Jiu Li also gained greatly.

Only after three months did Lin Zhu and his two fellow disciples bid farewell.

Jiu Li personally saw them off.

"Should the three of you have time in the future, do visit my Jiu Li Tribe often. I will surely receive you warmly."

Of the three, he valued Lin Zhu the most.

However, Xuan Du and Guang Chengzi were also Saints' disciples, so Jiu Li did not dare slight them.

Just as Lin Zhu was about to cup his hands in farewell, Jiu Li had someone bring over several gifts, all specialties of the Witch Race. Lin Zhu did not refuse and accepted them all.

After leaving the territory of the Jiu Li Tribe, the date of the Heavenly Court Ceremony drew ever closer.

The three fellow disciples no longer continued their travels and instead headed for the Heavenly Court.

Using their techniques, the three soared into the clouds and soon arrived outside the South Heaven Gate.

In the void stood a gateway of unknowable height and immeasurable breadth.

The three Dao Inscriptions for South Heaven Gate were carved upon it.

Thick mist billowed outside the South Heaven Gate, while thirty-six jade pillars supporting the heavens stood before it.

All manner of flowers, islands, birds, and beasts were carved upon the jade pillars.

Immortal energy lingered in the air, creating a spectacular sight.

It was the first time the three fellow disciples had come to the Heavenly Court. The South Heaven Gate alone was enough to leave them awestruck.

"The Heavenly Court's splendor truly lives up to its reputation!" Guang Chengzi said.

Lin Zhu and Xuan Du also nodded slightly.

The three landed outside the South Heaven Gate. Rows of Demon Soldiers stood guard there, and when they saw them arrive, they quickly came forward to inquire.

"May I ask where the three honored guests have come from? Are you here to attend the Heavenly Court Ceremony?" A Demon General stepped forward and bowed slightly.

Lin Zhu said, "The three of us have come from Mount Kunlun!"

"I am Lin Zhu, disciple of Saint Tongtian. These two are Guang Chengzi, disciple of Saint Yuanshi, and Xuan Du, disciple of Saint Taishang!"

"By our masters' command, we have come to attend the Heavenly Court Ceremony."

Upon hearing that the three were Saints' disciples, the Demon General did not dare neglect them. He hurriedly said, "Since disciples of Saints have arrived, please wait here a moment. I will go to Lingxiao Palace and report to the Heavenly Emperor!"

Soon after, the demon entered the South Heaven Gate.

Two figures crossed the Sea of Clouds and strode out.

One was a middle-aged man dressed elegantly, with a light beard upon his face. Clad in imperial robes, he moved with the bearing of a dragon and tiger, exuding immense majesty. Merely standing there, he radiated the domineering aura of a king!

The other held a small bell in one hand, his long hair falling over his shoulders. Whenever his eyes opened and closed, it was as if endless Sun True Fire burned within them. Faintly, a Three-legged Golden Crow could be seen behind him, crying out toward the heavens!

Needless to say, these two were Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun.

"Haha, I did not expect that although the Three Pure Ones could not come in person, they would still send their Personal Disciples!"

"We have been somewhat remiss. I hope the three of you will not take offense," Dijun said with a smile.

Although Lin Zhu and the other two were not highly cultivated,

they were the First Disciples of the Three Pure Ones, making them extraordinary. Moreover, they had come representing the three Saints. It was only fitting for Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi to personally come out and receive them.

Had it only been the First Disciple of one sect, why would Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi need to be so courteous?

After all, they had once been among the Three Thousand Red Dust Travelers alongside the Three Pure Ones.

However, the Three Pure Ones had entered the Profound School, becoming its orthodox lineage, and had now become Saints.

Thus, they stood far above Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun.

The two of them often felt rather indignant about this.

Yet this ceremony was the time to display the Heavenly Court's majesty.

The Three Pure Ones sending their three First Disciples was already a great show of respect. With Saints' disciples in attendance, the Heavenly Court would also gain prestige. Others would believe that the Heavenly Court was on good terms with the Three Pure Ones and would thus be somewhat wary.

Seeing this, Lin Zhu stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Heavenly Emperor. Greetings, Donghuang."

Though Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi did not release any pressure, Lin Zhu could still sense a faint oppression.

Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi were both peak Quasi-Saints, only a single step away from becoming Saints.

The disparity in their cultivation realms was simply too great.

Dijun smiled. "Three honored guests, please follow me into the Heavenly Court."

With that, he led Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du through the South Heaven Gate.

Beyond the South Heaven Gate lay the Heavenly Court.

Immortal mist pervaded the Heavenly Court. Countless Immortal Cranes flew through the air, while immortal deer and Jade Rabbits could be seen everywhere. Exotic Flowers and Strange Herbs, pavilions, terraces, and towers created a scene of incomparable beauty.

Seeing the appreciation in the eyes of the three Saints' disciples, Dijun secretly felt pleased and began introducing the sights of the Heavenly Court to them.

Lin Zhu nodded slightly from time to time, voicing his approval.

Some Great Power cultivators who had come to observe the ceremony saw Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi accompanying the three and treating them with such courtesy. They could not help but reveal surprised expressions.

The three were not highly cultivated, so why were they receiving such grand treatment?

They immediately began inquiring into Lin Zhu and the others' origins.

When they learned that the three were the Senior Disciples under the Three Pure Ones, these powerful experts could not help but feel envious.

To be chosen by Saints, they must surely possess heaven-defying talent.

Though their cultivation was not yet high, with Saints guiding them, their future achievements would be limitless.

Some also secretly developed the desire to befriend them.

If they could befriend Saints' disciples, they would gain a connection to the Saints. A Saint offering even casual guidance would bring tremendous benefits!

Before long, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi led the three to the front of Lingxiao Hall.

Before Lingxiao Hall was an enormous plaza.

This ceremony would be held there.

Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi brought the three to the front rows and arranged excellent seats for them to observe the ceremony before taking their leave.

Countless experts of the Primordial Wilderness had already arrived in the plaza.

Those invited by the Heavenly Court to observe the ceremony were all renowned figures.

Yet even they did not receive such treatment from Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun.

Seeing how Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun treated the three, they were all astonished.

Only after learning that they were Saints' disciples did they understand.

Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du sat upon Prayer Mats.

Lin Zhu swept his gaze across the gathering. Seeing the powerful auras of every cultivator present, he knew they were undoubtedly formidable experts.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du also understood that in such a setting, they should speak less and observe more. Thus, they remained silent and merely sat quietly beside Lin Zhu.

Lin Zhu sat quietly, secretly speculating about the identities of these experts.

Those seated in the front rows were surely the most renowned figures.

As Saints' disciples, they naturally had to act cautiously and could not tarnish the Saints' reputation.