Jie Yin and Zhun Ti Descend upon the Heavenly Court, Meet the Saints, the Western Saints Who Were Stingy to the Extreme!

The Heavenly Court held a grand ceremony, and many powerful cultivators came to witness it.

Within the immortal realm, a host of Great Divine Power cultivators had gathered.

Some chatted animatedly, some remained silent, and some contemplated in secret.

There were even Great Powers who closed their eyes, seemingly taking a brief rest.

Lin Zhu's gaze shifted as he sensed the auras of these Divine Power cultivators, guessing at the identities of these powerful figures.

One thing was certain: the weakest among them were Grand Yi Golden Immortals, while there were no shortage of those above the Grand Luo Realm.

It was truly a scene of ten thousand immortals gathered together.

Just then, endless Auspicious Clouds gathered beyond the South Heaven Gate. Holy light flickered, and boundless Saintly might swept in like rolling waves.

"Hmm?"

"This is..."

As the hosts, Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun were naturally the first to notice. They exchanged a glance.

This aura was far above their own.

A Saint must have arrived!

At that moment, everyone present also came to their senses and could not help being shocked.

A Saint had actually come in person to the Heavenly Court Ceremony!

"Let's go!"

Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun rose into the air and arrived at the South Heaven Gate.

Outside the South Heaven Gate stood two Daoists. Their auras were as deep as an abyss and as oppressive as a prison, vast and surging beyond measure!

One had a stern and imposing face, with sharp eyes. The other was thin and gaunt, with tiny eyes that darted about from time to time.

Yet there was no doubt that both were Heavenly Dao Saints!

Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun recognized the two. Their hearts tightened slightly, and their expressions grew solemn.

"As hosts, we were a little late in coming. Fellow Daoists Zhun Ti and Jie Yin, your presence at our Heavenly Court to witness this ceremony truly comes as a surprise to us!"

Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun stepped forward and spoke a few humble words before examining the two Saints.

Though the two of them were peak Quasi-Saints, rare powerhouses in the Primordial Wilderness with profound cultivation, they had yet to attain a Saint Position.

Yet two Saints had personally attended this ceremony. It truly surprised them.

Daoist Zhunti smiled. "How could this poor Daoist miss such a grand occasion? Besides, the Heavenly Emperor personally invited me. How could I not come?"

Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun immediately welcomed the two Saints of the Western Sect into the plaza.

When the gathered powerful cultivators saw Saints Zhun Ti and Jie Yin arrive, how could they dare slight them? They all stepped forward to pay their respects.

The two Saints, Zhun Ti and Jie Yin, merely responded with smiles.

They had attained Saint Positions and established the Western Sect, so this was a perfect opportunity to observe the crowd.

If possible, they could draw a few exceptionally gifted individuals into the Western Sect. Then the trip would not have been in vain.

Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du also did not dare neglect them. They stepped forward and bowed.

"Greetings, Uncle-Masters Zhun Ti and Jie Yin."

The three stepped forward and saluted them.

Uncle-Masters!

Hearing this form of address, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin were somewhat surprised. "Whose disciples are you?"

Lin Zhu said, "I am a disciple of Saint Tongtian. Junior Brother Guang Chengzi is a favored disciple of Uncle-Master Yuanshi, while Junior Brother Xuan Du is a disciple of Uncle-Master Taishang."

Zhun Ti and Jie Yin swept their gazes over the three and nodded slightly.

"Our three senior brothers have all taken disciples. They were a step ahead of us."

"Three nephews, please convey this poor Daoist's regards to your masters," Daoist Zhunti said.

Daoist Jieyin, meanwhile, took out several stalks of spiritual grass and bestowed them upon Lin Zhu and the other two.

The three all expressed their thanks.

The spiritual grass was not of particularly high grade.

Guang Chengzi secretly grumbled, How could these two uncle-masters be so stingy?

Lin Zhu glanced at Guang Chengzi, and Guang Chengzi did not dare say another word.

After exchanging a few polite words, Lin Zhu took his leave and returned to his seat.

Zhun Ti and Jie Yin were Saints, so they naturally took the most important seats.

The two sat cross-legged, instantly becoming the focus of all the powerful cultivators present.

The two Saints also watched these powerful figures, secretly making calculations of their own.

Before long, everyone who had come to witness the ceremony had arrived.

The Heavenly Court Ceremony was about to officially begin.

Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi flew up into the air above the plaza.

Dijun said loudly, "It is the Heavenly Court's honor that you have all come. The Primordial World has not been this lively in many years. We have held this grand gathering precisely to bring everyone together! On the one hand, to share in the festivities; on the other, to invite you all to witness the history of our demon race."

Donghuang Taiyi also said, "Over the years, many powerful members of the demon race have joined the Heavenly Court."

"Among them, Fuxi has joined our demon race. The demon race has gathered the Ten Great Demon Saints, and powerhouses such as Taiyin Star stand with us as well. Today, we shall entertain you all most generously."

With a slight wave of his hand, female demons began to arrive through the air.

They carried Immortal Wine, immortal fruits, and all manner of delicacies from land and sea.

There were many female demons, and they placed fine wine, Immortal Wine, and other offerings before everyone for the powerful cultivators to enjoy.

Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du did not stand on ceremony either, slowly sipping their Immortal Wine.

Everyone knew the Heavenly Court Ceremony had not invited them merely to drink wine. There was another purpose, and they all awaited the Heavenly Court's next move.

Sure enough, the Heavenly Court's display began.

One demon race powerhouse after another took the stage and offered toasts to those who had come to witness the ceremony.

All these powerhouses possessed cultivation in the Grand Luo Realm.

The demon race was naturally using them to display its strength.

Everyone offered congratulations and marveled at the strength of the Demon Court.

This left Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun extremely satisfied.

Then Dijun announced loudly, "Everyone, I have perfected the Heavenly Court Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array!"

"Today, the immortals of our Heavenly Court shall set up the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array here, for all of you to appreciate and offer your guidance!"

With that, Dijun led the demons in practicing the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array.

Three hundred and sixty-five demon gods occupied the primary star positions, corresponding to the stars in the heavens and harmonizing with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth!

For a moment, the stars trembled!

Dijun raised his hand and summoned one array flag after another, placing them into position!

At that instant, the Great Array was complete!

Rumble!

The stars flashed and churned, its might soaring to the heavens!

The Heavenly Court Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array!

With three hundred and sixty-five demon gods holding its positions, it harmonized with the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth and drew upon the power of all the stars in the heavens!

Once the Great Array began to operate, everyone felt an enormous pressure.

Lin Zhu also had some attainments in the Dao of arrays.

Even he secretly marveled at the profundity of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array and began studying it closely.

Besides Lin Zhu, several Great Powers knowledgeable in arrays were also secretly observing it, hoping to gain some insight.

Daoist Jieyin did not reveal much of an expression.

However, Daoist Zhunti was secretly alarmed, calculating how he might escape if he were trapped within the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array.

This demonstration of the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array lasted a full hundred years, leaving everyone deeply shocked by the Heavenly Court's foundation!

Lin Zhu, meanwhile, secretly observed the Great Array's operation. With his heaven-defying comprehension, his mastery of arrays rose another level, and he gained enormously.

Before long, the demonstration reached its conclusion.

The effect was outstanding. Countless powerful figures of the Primordial Wilderness were utterly shocked.

Such a Great Array... even if a Saint entered it, they would likely find it difficult to escape, wouldn't they? everyone secretly thought.

After demonstrating the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array, the Heavenly Court displayed many treasures to showcase its strength, causing the gathered powerhouses to marvel even more.

Seeing that the time was right, Dijun finally said in a clear voice, "Everyone, our Heavenly Court seeks to stabilize the order of the Primordial Wilderness and bring blessings to its living beings!"

"Therefore, we need more powerful cultivators to join the Heavenly Court and work alongside us to build an even stronger Heavenly Court!"

"The Heavenly Court is rich in spiritual energy and cultivation resources. Should you join the Heavenly Court, you will have opportunities to receive treasures that would surpass countless years of bitter cultivation."

Dijun listed the benefits of joining the Heavenly Court, all in order to recruit more powerful cultivators into it.

The gathered powerful figures also understood the purpose of this grand gathering.

Upon hearing Dijun's words, many were immediately tempted. Some even declared on the spot that they were willing to join the Heavenly Court.

Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi were overjoyed at the sight.

If they could recruit more powerhouses, the Heavenly Court would undoubtedly grow much stronger.

Seeing so many powerhouses willing to join, Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun were delighted and promptly offered even more generous terms.

More and more powerful cultivators joined the Heavenly Court on the spot. Dijun indeed kept his word and bestowed countless treasures upon them.

This, in turn, drew even more people into the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Court's prestige grew even greater.

Dijun said, "This Heavenly Court grand ceremony is nearing its end. Thank you all for coming to support us and witness it."

"Whether or not you join the Heavenly Court, our Heavenly Court will offer each of you a generous gift."

With that, he ordered many female demons to bring spiritual fruits and Immortal Wine for distribution among the gathered powerful cultivators.

Seeing the Heavenly Court's generosity, everyone developed a favorable impression of it.

Meanwhile, as Lin Zhu digested the insights he had gained from observing the Zhou Tian Star Dou Great Array, he also studied the many powerhouses of the Primordial Wilderness and gained greatly from it.

His cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the late stage of the Golden Immortal Realm.

Naturally, Lin Zhu's unusual change could not escape the notice of Saints Zhun Ti and Jie Yin.

Seeing that Lin Zhu had gained enlightenment merely through observation and greatly improved his cultivation, both sighed that the Tongtian Sect Leader had truly taken in a fine disciple.

If Lin Zhu had not already been the Tongtian Sect Leader's disciple—and his first disciple at that—the two Saints might well have considered snatching him away!

Naturally, Lin Zhu did not know what the two Saints of the Western Sect were thinking. As he continued observing closely, a voice rang out in his sea of consciousness.

"You observed the myriad impressions of the Primordial Wilderness and comprehended the auras of its many powerhouses, gaining the Divine Power False Form."

Immediately afterward, information appeared in Lin Zhu's sea of consciousness. It was precisely the details of the Divine Power False Form.

This transformation Divine Power could change one into another person's appearance. Once cultivated to a profound level, it could even possess their memories.

If this Divine Power were cultivated to mastery, one could transform into an identical person of the same realm, including their Divine Powers, techniques, and more.

There was a saying that no two identical flowers existed in this world.

Yet this Divine Power completely defied that principle. It could pass false for true, making truth and falsehood indistinguishable.

This Divine Power appeared ordinary, yet it had its own unique merits. Once cultivated to mastery, it would be immensely useful.

"Not bad. This time, I've gained tremendously!" Lin Zhu was overjoyed.

At the very least, his trip to the Heavenly Court had not been for nothing!

At this time, the Heavenly Court Ceremony had ended.

Apart from the powerhouses who had joined the Heavenly Court, all the other powerful cultivators rose and took their leave.

The two Saints of the Western Sect exchanged a greeting with Lin Zhu and the other two before departing first.

Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du also stood and said their farewells.

Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi personally saw them off, escorting them all the way beyond the South Heaven Gate. Only after watching Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du depart did they return to the Heavenly Court.

This was a gesture of respect toward Saints. No matter what they might be planning in their hearts, they had to maintain proper appearances.

Elsewhere, Lin Zhu and the other two left the Heavenly Court and headed toward Kunlun Mountain.

Along the way, they found a few things, though none were particularly precious Supreme Treasures.

In the blink of an eye, several decades passed.

At last, the three fellow disciples returned to Kunlun Mountain to meet the Three Pure Ones.

The Three Pure Ones were gathered together, exchanging their insights into the Saint Realm. Upon seeing them, Lin Zhu and the other two hurried forward to pay their respects.

Taishang Laojun, Yuanshi Tianzun, and the Tongtian Sect Leader all turned their gazes toward Lin Zhu and the other two upon their return.

They immediately discovered that all three had improved their cultivation during this journey.

Lin Zhu in particular had reached the late stage of the Golden Immortal Realm, advancing far more quickly than Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du.

The Tongtian Sect Leader stroked his chin, full of praise for Lin Zhu.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun were also quite satisfied with Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du's cultivation progress.

Though they could not compare with Lin Zhu, they were still outstanding among their peers.

"How was the journey?" Taishang Laojun asked.

Lin Zhu hurriedly recounted the events of their trip to the Three Pure Ones.

Seeing that the three fellow disciples had gotten along quite harmoniously, the Three Pure Ones all nodded in approval.

Yuanshi Tianzun smiled. "Just as I expected, the Heavenly Court held this ceremony to recruit powerful figures from the Primordial Wilderness. You attended the ceremony and traveled through the Primordial Wilderness, so you must have gained something. Go back and cultivate in seclusion properly to digest your insights."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du took their leave and went into secluded cultivation.

As they watched the three leave, smiles appeared on the faces of the Three Pure Ones.

Lin Zhu had gained greatly from this journey. Not only had his cultivation reached the late stage of the Golden Immortal Realm, he had also acquired quite a few treasures.

After returning to his Cave Mansion, Lin Zhu took the Five-Needle Pine out of the Sea Pacifying Pearl and planted it outside his Cave Mansion.

Afterward, he set up a Magic Array around the Five-Needle Pine.

At the same time, he took out the Nine Heavens Profound Water and watered the roots of the Five-Needle Pine.

The Five-Needle Pine was one of the ten great Innate Spiritual Roots of the Primordial Wilderness. However, it had yet to mature; if its fruits were forcibly harvested now, they would not achieve their greatest effect.

Therefore, Lin Zhu planned to nurture the Five-Needle Pine to maturity before using it, so as to maximize its benefits.

After planting the Five-Needle Pine, Lin Zhu returned to his Cave Mansion and sat cross-legged.

He took out the spiritual roots, spiritual herbs, and various treasures he had acquired over the years and began refining them.

At the same time, he reflected on the insights he had gained during this journey, and his cultivation slowly advanced!

This secluded cultivation session lasted another three hundred years.

Lin Zhu's cultivation had already approached the peak of the Golden Immortal realm.

One day, while Lin Zhu was in seclusion, he suddenly heard a voice transmission from the Tongtian Sect Leader.

"Lin Zhu, come to Qilin Cliff at once!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu did not dare delay. He immediately emerged from seclusion and arrived atop Qilin Cliff.

Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun had both arrived at Qilin Cliff as well.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du were also standing there.

"Disciple greets Master and pays respects to the two Martial Uncles," Lin Zhu said as he stepped forward and bowed.

The Tongtian Sect Leader said, "No need for such formalities, Lin Zhu. We summoned you martial brothers here to see how much you have progressed and gained over the years."

Lin Zhu immediately understood.

It seemed that his master and two martial uncles wished to test their cultivation.

The Tongtian Sect Leader, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Taishang Laojun then each asked Lin Zhu and the other two about some of their insights into cultivation.

Lin Zhu and the other two answered one by one, leaving the Three Pure Ones highly satisfied.

However, when it came to their understanding of cultivation, Lin Zhu was clearly a notch above Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du.

Yuanshi Tianzun said, "The three of you all possess a decent understanding of cultivation."

"Next, we shall test your experience in combat."

"You three will spar without using magical treasures. Let us see what you can do."

Taishang Laojun added, "Among the three of you, Lin Zhu has the highest cultivation. Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du, join forces and spar with Lin Zhu!"

Having heard this, the three could only accept the order.

The three martial brothers immediately took their stances atop Qilin Cliff.

"Senior Brother, excuse us!"

Guang Chengzi was more battle-hungry than Xuan Du. He gave a slight salute, then launched the first attack.

Buzz!

Mana surged around him as he formed a Seal Technique with his hand. A streak of light shot toward Lin Zhu.

At the same time Guang Chengzi attacked, Xuan Du struck as well.

He rubbed his hands together and thrust out a palm.

A wild wind suddenly rose through the void, and several palm shadows swept toward Lin Zhu.

Seeing his two junior brothers attack, Lin Zhu remained as still as a mountain.

His cultivation far surpassed theirs. If he used his full strength, Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du likely would not last long.

Thus, Lin Zhu deliberately suppressed some of his strength. Mana surged around him as he prepared to spar with Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du.

Three figures flashed and darted through the air.

Guang Chengzi's attacks were like thunder, each wave swifter than the last. Xuan Du was far gentler, but every strike of his still carried his full strength.

Lin Zhu faced them calmly. No matter how the two attacked, he was able to effortlessly neutralize their moves.

Every gesture was composed and unhurried!